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 EYESTROLOGY - THIS WEEK'S EVENT FORECAST (09/02/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by Cici Psy-Chic)
Happy birthday to these celebrity Virgos: Charlie Sheen (09/03), Beyonce (09/04), Rose McGowan (09/05), Jeff Foxworthy (09/06), Shannon Elizabeth (09/07), Pink (09/08), Adam Sandler (09/09).
Mix it up this week Angelinos and find some creative outlets to curb your boredom. Don’t be lax with details while Mercury is still in retrograde. Leave plenty of time to reach your destinations, as there will be unexpected delays that will hold us all up.
With Labor Day Weekend, there is much to do. Get in the spirit of things with the LA County Fair. For some indoor activities, check out some new comedy shows or join silent film buffs at the annual Labor Day weekend Cinecon 46. Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite character for the Kill Bill Costume Party.
Read the full EYESTROLOGICAL forecast for the week...
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 THE GENE AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST IN GRIFFITH PARK (09/01/2010 Things To Do in Griffith Park by M.R. Hunter)
Get into the spirit, the spirit of the West that is, at Gene Autry’s lasting tribute to a bygone era that defined him as “America’s Favorite Cowboy.” Located in the Autry National Center in Griffith Park directly across from the Zoo, this museum celebrates the diversity of the people, the culture and the varied perspectives of the American West.
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 THIS WEEK IN L.A. - EDITOR'S EVENT PICKS (08/30/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by Eye Spy LA Editor)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING LABOR DAY WEEKEND? Fiestas, fairs, food and other places to go and things to do this Labor Day weekend....
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SANTA MONICA AIRPORT FLEA MARKET (08/26/2010 Things To Do in Santa Monica by M.R. Hunter)
Whether you’re looking for a rare collectible or just an unusual find, it’s likely you’ll find it here at this outdoor flea market located directly across from the Santa Monica Airport.
Open from 6am to 3pm on the first and fourth Sunday of every month (but not the fifth, as is the case this month) regardless of weather, this flea market offers a variety of goods ranging from antique to vintage chic...
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 GIANT SEASCAPE, SOMEWHERE, USA, 1954 (08/26/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by Charles Phoenix)
A gent and tot pose together on a not-quite-cornered, teal frieze-covered armchair that, for some reason, reminds me of a bumper car. It looks so strong and sturdy. Behind them, windowless walls are papered in a rare Mexican pebble print and dressed with an unexpected bamboo pattern on one wall and a CinemaScope-scale scape of ocean waves splashing on a rocky shore on the other...
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 “ALL MY SONS” HITS HOME AT THE RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE (08/25/2010 Theatre Review in Santa Monica by M.R. Hunter)
WWII may be over in Arthur Miller’s devastating tragedy, but in the comfortable middle-class, Keller household an entirely insidious and deeply more personal war is about to be waged. Taking no prisoners in this quietly unfolding plot, each character must confront a terrible truth they wish to deny. The consequences are shattering, the message a warning against the dehumanizing effect of big business when there is no ethical filter to keep it in restraint.
...There are not any licenses taken in this straightforward, if not determinedly exacting production. It runs as smoothly as a well-oiled machine. The pace strikes a perfect balance between measured and frenzied without losing control of either...
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 IT’S HIGH TIME FOR HIGH TEA IN LOS ANGELES (08/25/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by M.R. Hunter)
High Tea in LA - There are plenty (maybe too many) coffee shops throughout the area, but tearooms are growing more popular with their own unique ambiance and charm. The old tradition of making time for a spot of afternoon tea is becoming hipper than stopping at a PinkBerry and a lot cooler than an iced latte from Starbucks...
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 GOATS, NOT GOAT CHEESE (08/18/2010 Tales of Downtown in Downtown LA by Nancy Mills)
They belch. They bleat. They munch. And they are one of my most memorable downtown moments.
But, I need to fill you in...
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 FASHION FORWARD: WWW.GOTRYITON.COM (08/18/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by Cici)
“It looks good, but does it look good on me?”
For those who spend more time anxiously standing in front of the mirror with questions like, “Does this make my thighs look big?” “Do these colors match?” “Can I get away with wearing plaid?” Fear not. Why rely on your well-meaning friends or partner to answer these questions (not altogether truthfully) when you can take your look to the masses and let them decide if it’s a do, or a big don’t...
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 WOMEN TAKE BACK THE STAGE: THE LOS ANGELES FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVE (08/18/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by M.R. Hunter)
Only one out of the last ten plays I have reviewed was by a woman playwright. 1 in 10. Not very good odds if you’re a female trying to break into the largely male dominant stage scene.
Sadly, this statistic reflects the harsh reality for women writers everywhere, not just in Los Angeles. But the grassroots organization, Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative (FPI) is taking action...
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 A BOOKIE'S BEST FRIEND - THE ILIAD BOOKSTORE (08/11/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by Eye Spy LA)
Need a Hard-to-Find or *Free* Book? You might find it at the Iliad Bookstore. It seems that readers are currently seeking out rare or unusual books and freebie finds this summer. Continuing our spotlight series on where to find such literary gems, we at EyeSpyLA discovered a little known secret at the ever-popular Iliad Bookshop in North Hollywood...
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BIRD'S EYE VIEW FROM THE GRIFFITH PARK BIRD SANCTUARY TRAIL (08/11/2010 Things To Do in Griffith Park by M.R. Hunter)
It’s been a little over a year since the Bird Sanctuary hiking trail in Griffith Park opened up after the fire, and it’s just as scenic a view as it ever was...
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 MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS @ PARAMOUNT RANCH (08/08/2010 Things To Do in The Santa Monica Mountains by Andrea Kirk)
Paramount Ranch is one of the many parks in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The ranch was purchased in 1927 by Paramount Pictures to use as a movie ranch and over the years the landscape has portrayed many locations including colonial Massachusetts, ancient China, and a South Seas island.
Along with walking trails to explore, there is a western town film set that kids of all ages will have fun roaming around.
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 BREAKFAST AT CAFÉ AUDREY (08/06/2010 Dining in Hollywood by M.R. Hunter)
Have breakfast, lunch or dinner for that matter at the world famous Café Audrey. Styled after the legendary icon, Audrey Hepburn, this cute little café offers a delightful respite right in the heart of Hollywood...
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 BRAVA! ELLEN GEER AS MARIA CALLAS IN “MASTER CLASS” (07/30/2010 Theatre Review in Topanga Canyon by M.R. Hunter)
Before Whitney Houston, Cher and other notable divas, there was Maria Callas. A sensational opera singer, Callas stirred a furor of critical debate over the quality of her voice while packing opera houses with rapt admirers. (One young man leapt from the balcony when he saw her perform, but survived without injury). Her discipline and unflinching attitude towards her craft earned her the reputation of being difficult, and her tumultuous love affair with Ari Onassis ended in heartbreak after his abrupt marriage to Jackie Kennedy. Maria Callas died of a heart attack in Paris. She was 53.
The outstanding Ellen Geer gives Terence McNally’s unflinching portrayal of Maria Callas a sensitive turn in Theatricum Botanicum’s highly anticipated “Master Class.” Geer, a perennial director and performer at the Topanga Rep Co. proves she has the chops and voice for this challenging role...
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 PASS ON THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION. SEE "[TITLE OF SHOW]" @ CELEBRATION THEATRE (07/29/2010 Theater in Hollywood by M.R. Hunter)
With only four chairs, a keyboardist and a sensational cast of four, this sassy musical proves that sometimes less is more. This self-referential story follows the trials, tribulations and sheer tenacity of two down on their luck NYC artists struggling to make a name for themselves on the big White Way, or at least see their names glowing from an Off-Broadway marquee.
And hence, a musical was born...
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 CLORIS LEACHMAN: THOUGHTS FROM THE BATH TUB (07/27/2010 Things To Do in Los Angeles by M.R. Hunter)
Few actors can rival Cloris Leachman’s versatile and enduring career that has garnered eight Primetime Emmy Awards (the most any performer has received), a Daytime Emmy and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. Even fewer would conduct a phone interview while taking a bath, but that’s just the way Cloris likes it.
In an exclusive interview, EyeSpyLA’s MR Hunter and Carolynn LaRocca spoke with the very busy Cloris Leachman while she was taking a bath...
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 THE 7-11 PROJECT: 2 GIRLS, 50 7-11’S & 100 SLURPEES (07/23/2010 Things To Do in San Fernando Valley by M.R. Hunter)
On July 11, two Valley girls went on a mission to see how many free Slurpees from 7-Eleven they could get. This is their story.
Every year 7-Eleven stores across the country celebrate their anniversary with free Slurpees. After living in the San Fernando Valley for the last decade, I noticed an unusually high number of 7-Elevens on almost every block. And I wondered…just how many 7-Elevens could I hit up in a single day not to mention score a free Slurpee from each.
Just writing about it gives me a brain freeze...
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 THE CALIFORNIA CANTEEN - DINE IN OR PICK UP A PICNIC TO GO (07/20/2010 Dining in Universal City by Andrea Kirk)
If you're heading for the Hollywood Bowl, the Ford Amphitheatre or maybe even Cinespia for some entertainment under the stars and you want a gourmet picnic, the California Canteen is a great place to try. Or eat there for an authentic European dining experience.
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 THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL - SPECTACULAR (07/20/2010 Things To Do in Hollywood by Andrea Kirk)
The Hollywood Bowl is the quintessential al fresco entertainment destination for those lucky enough to be in L.A. The largest natural outdoor amphitheater in the U.S. is a must summer entertainment experience for locals and for visitors...
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