Sunday, April 26



Diners and restaurants offer shrine to music, rock “˜n’ eats

Hungry visitors to Cafe 50's are greeted by an old jukebox, walls covered in vintage-framed albums and oldies like Del Shannon's "Runaway" playing "“ though these days the music doesn't come from the jukebox, but from a satellite radio. Read more...

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(From left) Waitress Anna Schultz, cashier Jackie Calderon and manager Daniela “Dani” Calderon stand next to the old-fashioned jukebox at Cafe 50’s in Hollywood. Cafe 50’s is one of several establishments in Los Angeles that evokes a rock “˜n’ roll diner feel.

courtesy of ALEXANDER GALLAGHERSOLTES


Q&A with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia'

The stars and creators of the IFC sketch comedy show “Portlandia,” Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, swung on by the De Neve Auditorium for an episode screening of their show, followed by a Q-and-A session with Los Angeles Times television critic Robert Lloyd. Armisen and Brownstein stopped to talk to the Daily Bruin’s Teresa Jue on Portland culture, parodying hometowns and the world’s obsession with birds. Read more...