The rippling silver structure that sits atop Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles is a sight impossible to ignore. The Walt Disney Concert Hall quite literally shines. Read more...
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February 27, 11:48 pm
Remote Life: Television shows battle against busy schedules
It's that time of the quarter. Week eight has arrived, the midterm madness has slowed and it's the short lull before the end of the quarter sprint. Read more...
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BONES: Brennan (Emily Deschanel, R) and Booth (David Boreanaz, L) adjust to their new life as an expectant couple in "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" Season Seven premiere of BONES airing Thursday, Nov. 3 (9:00-10:00 ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Beth Dubber/FOX
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February 27, 11:44 pm
Soundbite: Plants and Animals
It's not often that the phrase "plants and animals" replaces images of pretty flowers and fuzzy woodland creatures with guitar riffs and drum sets. Read more...
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SECRET CITY RECORDS
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February 27, 11:40 pm
Soundbite: Mouse on Mars
The predominant electro-pop beats of Mouse on Mars' newest release "Parastrophics" make this album stand out compared to many songs heard on the radio today. Read more...
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MONKEYTOWN RECORDS
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February 27, 10:43 am
B-Sides: _TV needs a purely music channel; hopefully Sean “˜Diddy’ Combs’ Revolt will fill this void_
“Revolutionary" is an interesting little word. It's quite the lofty idea, but it seems to be used for far more than it should be. Yesterday, I had a milkshake that was so good it was revolutionary. No I didn't; a milkshake can't be revolutionary "“ neither can a new restaurant or method of brewing coffee. Read more...
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February 23, 7:51 am
Joy Sticks: _'Gamer' label on products promotes elitism within community_
In this column, as in real life, I've tried to avoid using the term "gamer," and I've done this for several reasons. Besides the fact that the term itself is sometimes condescending and only serves to both divide the gaming community and create an air of exclusivity, it's also used much more commonly as a marketing ploy. Read more...
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February 22, 12:27 am
Artscapes: The Grammy Museum delivers the glitz and glamour of Hollywood
The Grammy Museum was definitely designed for tourists looking for a bit of Los Angeles glitz. Read more...
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The Grammy Museum is located in the L.A. Live district in downtown Los Angeles. The museum’s permanent collection includes past models of awards, celebrity costumes and memorabilia dating back to the first awards in 1959. Currently on display at the museum is “George Harrison: Living in the Material World,” an exhibit on Harrison’s career from his time as a member of the Beatles to later projects and collaborations.