Culver City's Museum of Jurassic Technology defies easy explanation. Read more...
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November 21, 12:44 am
B-sides: _A time to give thanks to music news and events of 2011_
It's Thanksgiving time, ladies and gentlemen. And before the turkey lulls us all into a food coma the likes of which we have never experienced before, I thought I'd share some of the music news and events I've been thankful for this year. Read more...
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Courtesy of lilja Birgisdóttir
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November 18, 12:35 am
Global Grub: _Empanada's Place offers patrons a wide variety of the Argentine delicacy_
It's easy to overlook the 26-year-old Empanada's Place if you're just driving by. Located at 3811 Sawtelle Blvd., right around the corner from a liquor store and blocks of residential housing, its store front is about as long as a dorm room. Read more...
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Empanada’s Place offers 18 different kinds of empanadas, such as arabe, beef and corn empanadas.
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November 16, 12:20 am
Columnist explores Olvera Street’s trinkets and traditions
Potent aromas of leather and cinnamon churros waft through the wooden stalls of Olvera Street's marketplace. Read more...
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Puppets are among the many colorful, artistic items sold by street vendors on Olvera Street.
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November 14, 12:01 am
B-sides: Album reissues revive glory, fans and revenue
The album reissue: an album you've already heard but more of it. Read more...
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November 9, 12:55 am
Columnist discovers real stars at the Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory is not a well-kept secret. Read more...
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Griffith Observatory completed construction in 1933 on land donated by Griffith J. Griffith and now overlooks expansive views of downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.
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November 7, 12:07 am
B-sides: _It’s time to give country music a chance_
My roommate and I were sitting at the kitchen table in our apartment while one of our other roommates sat on the floor, clicking feverishly on her computer mouse. Read more...