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Hugh Syme’s ‘Improbable Reality’
Artist Hugh Syme likes to operate in a realm he calls “improbable reality.”
It’s where the conceptual and surreal can be made tangible through his photography and photorealistic paintings, and for 50 years he’s harnessed...
For Karen Bass, the Honeymoon Is Over
Cityside Column: The mayor has had a strong start and got the budget she wanted. Now comes the hard part
Vidiots Returns…as a Theater
Remember Vidiots, the quirky little video shop at Pico and Third in Santa Monica where, in the 1980s and ’90s, Quentin Tarantino and Dennis Hopper could be found browsing the aisles? It shut down...
Melrose’s Brand-New Bag
Each stretch along Melrose Avenue—the storied style corridor running from Doheny Drive in West Hollywood to Silver Lake Boulevard—has its own vibe. From Doheny to La Cienega, it’s upscale shops like Byredo, Ganni, Fear...
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Exploring California: Top Group-Friendly Destinations
California is full of sightseeing opportunities and picturesque destinations that are the perfect backdrop for any large gathering. So whether you’re visiting major attractions with a group of tourists or scouting venues for your...
Milt Larsen, Co-Founder of Magic Castle, Dies at 92
Milt Larsen, co-founder of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, died today at age 92.
The former TV comedy writer grew up in a family of performers and long dreamed of opening a club for magicians....
Disneyland’s Splash Mountain To Close May 31
Disneyland may well be the Happiest Place on Earth, but not every attraction leaves visitors grinning. Which is why, after 34 years, the theme park is shutting down Splash Mountain, the log ride based...
Janessa Leoné Throws Some Shade
Gazing around Janessa Leoné’s airy seven-year-old Culver City boutique, The Edit, at Platform—adorned with wide-brim hats, leather bags, belts, and a cozy line of knits, everything in soft neutrals and basic black—it’s hard to...
Prosecutors: Grindr Used by Robber to Target Gay Men
For nearly three years, Derrick Patterson, 25, used Grindr, the gay hookup app, to lure more than 30 men into meetups that devolved into robberies, some with a stun gun or knife, prosecutors say. The Compton man...
