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A weekend of festivals

We got two festivals going on this Sunday. The MOCA Grand Avenue Festival is a chance to “experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the cultural heart of Downtown LA as theaters, concert halls, museums, and other attractions along Grand Avenue.” The festival runs from 11am-5pm and is free. Then on the other side of [...]

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Gogol Bordello at the Music Box

Wanted to test out the new revver plug-in for wordpress. So I am posting this recent video from the amazing Gogol Bordello show at the Music Box, enjoy! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglounge.net%2Fmusic%2Fgogol-bordello-at-the-music-box%2F'; addthis_title = 'Gogol+Bordello+at+the+Music+Box'; addthis_pub = '';

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Intelligentsia

I spend all day thinking about you as I drink my crappy office coffee. It just doesn’t fill my caffeine desires like you do. The rest of the town is abuzz with nothing but good things to say about you. I am here to throw in my two cents. This is the best coffee I’ve [...]

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Crime Blotter Alert

This just in via the e-police newsletter… Be on the look out for a Latino male, 5′8″, over 200 lbs, round face with short dark hair, blue sweatshirt (not hooded), and grey pants. He attacked a women with pepper spray as she got out of her car near the 400 block of South Western Ave [...]

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Down the Rabbit Hole Sundays

Two great Sunday nights coming up this month at the Bar’s Down The Rabbit Hole Sundays. This Sunday, Sept 23rd: A collection from Laurel Stearns, Something for Nothing. Then next Sunday, Sept 30th, check out Johnny from Kings. Johnny’s played with Mickey Champion for the past 5 years and his music style has been described [...]

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Lobsterfest

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend check out the Lobsterfest at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Lobster, music, tall ships and a costume animal parade. All animal parade entrants will recieve two free tickets into the fest. Bands tonight include the Valley Dolls at 9pm, tomorrow check out The [...]

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Miranda July, Creative Person of the Year Award

I give this to you Miranda. I leave it to you to create, but it should look like an award in some way… If you don’t know who Miranda July is, go to Rocket Video (or add it to the top of your Netflix cue) and rent Me and You and Everyone We Know. One of [...]

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Get lei’d at The Beach on Sunset

I apologize for the lack of posts lately, I’ve been pretty busy with work… which is why this sounds like such a good idea. Think of it like a good end of the summer happy hour. It’s the 6th Annual Singles Cocktail Party & FUNdraiser at The Beach on Sunset (formerly Sunset Beach). From 7-11pm [...]

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Amphiyard Music Fest

Need something cheap to do this weekend? This is probably the deal of the (end of) summer! From my inbox: The Amphiyard Music Fest is back to celebrate the end of summer! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy some of the best bands in LA in a creative outdoor environment. SIX Bands, one DJ, [...]

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