Thirty-three years ago today, three members of Led Zeppelin announced to the world that the band was no more. “We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide[Read More…]
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Flavor Focus: Saddle Ranch
Pretending to be a celebrity by waving openly from the outdoor patio area at passing tour buses, is an understandable side effect of dining at the Saddle Ranch on Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, free valet parking followed by entering an entirely Western themed bar and restaurant, adorned in everything wooden,[Read More…]
“Delivery Man” fails to deliver
Vince Vaughn is well known as a lovable comic in most of his films, but his role in DreamWork’s new feel-good comedy “Delivery Man” doesn’t deliver. Starring as David Wozniak in “Delivery Man,” Vince Vaughn’s role as an underachiever who searches to find his purpose in life and desire to[Read More…]
Remember, remember the month of Movember
Stereotypically sported by bikers, Oakland A’s pitchers from the ‘70s, and guys driving windowless vans, the moustache in recent years has become a cultural phenomenon that has taken over the month of November. Of all the men with facial hair in Long Beach, barely anyone knew the philanthropic mission behind[Read More…]
Naked with Rogen in the Desert
Seth Rogen uploaded a video onto his Facebook page last Monday and it immediately went viral, with more than a hundred thousand hits in one day. “While on the set of their movie, “The Interview,” James Franco and Seth Rogen felt inspired to recreate their favorite new video. Shot. For.[Read More…]
College-Style Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie Two Ways by Joann Row, Assistant News Editor Baked You’ll need: 1 prepared Pie Dough Disk 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon[Read More…]
Giving thanks back
While the holidays are filled with good food and lots of gifts, the soup kitchens and charities are full of people yearning to share happiness with those less fortunate than themselves. Leef, Inc., which stands for “Love equally, evolve freely” is a nonprofit organization that partners with local rescue missions,[Read More…]
Dance crew takes audience through time
Think of a modern or interpretive dance piece, subtract the ballet, add a little bit of swag, and you have the Brain Bangers. The Brain Bangers wowed audience members this weekend by kicking off the Carpenter Center’s “WOW! Series,” with shows on Saturday and Sunday that took the audience from[Read More…]
Sophomore Success
England’s newest rock sensation has proven he is more than just a mop-top and pretty face. Nineteen-year-old singer-songwriter Jake Bugg released his second album, “Shangri La,” Tuesday to the adoration of indie rock fans. Containing 12 songs, “Shangri La” finds Bugg as a more mature singer-songwriter trying to cope with[Read More…]
The fall of Blockbuster
Let’s face it. Going into blockbuster with that little blue rental card is officially a thing of the past. Two weeks ago, DISH Network Corporation announced that all Blockbuster stores will close by early January. DISH President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Clayton blamed the death of the movie-rental giant[Read More…]