The Hollywood Bowl remains a favorite place to watch a concert. The natural acoustics of the bowl itself, the seclusion you feel from the rest of the city, and the backdrop of the mountains behind the artists add up to a unique Los Angeles experience. This night at the Bowl was dedicated to the Blues. … Continue reading Buddy Guy at the Hollywood Bowl
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LAX Is a Nightmare
There’s architectural beauty at the Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX. The pillars as you exit the 105 at night, the tunnels you drive through to reach the terminals while planes drive above you, and of course the beautiful — if partially forgotten — Theme Building. But LAX is also a nightmare no Angeleno wants … Continue reading LAX Is a Nightmare
An Evening at the Los Angeles Theatre for a Noir Classic
L.A. Confidential is a noir novel and film set in 1950s Los Angeles. As in any noir film (Chinatown for example), the city is integral to the story. You spot places you know, learn a little history, or pick up a topic to research later. The movie is based on the best-selling book by James … Continue reading An Evening at the Los Angeles Theatre for a Noir Classic
Just Another Angeleno’s Thoughts on Inventing Paradise
Have you ever wondered where the names of streets, neighborhoods, or schools in Los Angeles come from? The book Inventing Paradise tells the story of how Los Angeles went from a small town to the metropolis that it is today. And it tells this story through the architects of the city. No, not real architects, … Continue reading Just Another Angeleno’s Thoughts on Inventing Paradise
Just Another L.A. Read — Hitler in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is made up of people from all over the globe and we Angelenos take pride in that. But while we picture our city as progressive compared to others around the country, we sometimes forget just how conservative the city has been historically. The city as we know it today was built by conservatives, … Continue reading Just Another L.A. Read — Hitler in Los Angeles
Why I Still Love the Dodgers: They’re Part of My Story
There’s been a lot of talk in Los Angeles about the Dodgers this year. Specifically, if Latinos should continue to support the team after their part in the city’s ICE raids. While I respect and understand those who decided to stop supporting the team, I cannot. Why? Because the Dodgers are a part of my … Continue reading Why I Still Love the Dodgers: They’re Part of My Story