“Aloha, Aloha – I do not know what it means, but I like it…” - Jose the Parrot
Hula, Mai Tai, Aloha – just the sound of the words conjure up visions of tropical islands and endless blue seas. For decades, Americans have had a special interest in all things Polynesian, from steel guitar to tiki [...]
Honestly, I’m pretty surprised that it took so long for me to experience the Asian karaoke scene in Los Angeles. After all, one of my favorite parts of visiting Japan in the 90s was the Big Echo Karaoke Box. Unlike Western karaoke, you get your own private room, complete with food, drink and table service. [...]
I originally imagined that this post would be called “The Mini Cake Museum“. I just learned about this jewel of an attraction a week ago and it fascinated me. So when an opportunity to visit today was presented to me, I seized it. And after spending a delightful four hours with her, I can state [...]
…is both the title of the current show at Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater – and how I feel about this gem of a theater itself.
I’ve been intrigued by the place ever since I heard it featured on KPCC. As I learned more, I became further fascinated by it. It’s in downtown LA, underneath the Beverly [...]
I grew up to the music of Burt Bacharach. Whether it was “One Less Bell To Answer”, “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head”, or “Close To You”, his songs seemed to be everywhere in my house. Yes, my parents were of the “easy listening” generation.
So when I heard about the Back to Bacharach and David [...]
There aren’t sleigh rides or snowmen, but Christmas in Southern California is not without its tradition. One of my favorites is the boat parades – everything from dinghies to yachts decked out in lights that cruise throughout our coastal harbors.
The tradition dates back to 1907 when a gondola outfitted with Japanese lanterns comprised the first [...]
