Native Intelligence archive
for October 2014

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Memories are made of this?

Thumbnail image for al-martinez-sketch.jpg Martinez takes us into a new world of dementia, neurons and not being able to spell very good.

Promoting Proposition 39

LAO_MarshallHS39 copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a regular weekly feature of LA Observed.

Chapter 16. Tap Tap

veronica.jpg He was a criminal of course.

Museum-quality zombies in Exposition Park

NHM Zombee presentation slide12 10-23-14 - Copy.JPG When the conversation turns to zombies, the buzz is all about bees.

Deborah Strang on her 'lovely, crazy' life in the theater*

lao-newchairsusethis.jpg The veteran A Noise Within actor talks with LA Observed about the joys and perils of performing in two plays at once, her favorite leading men and what happens when you start a show while sitting on a toilet.

The Topanga barking and howling show

Thumbnail image for al-martinez-sketch.jpg Martinez riffs on dogs, shifting family tenants in his house and why bible sellers are always in jeopardy at his front door.

Tyrus Wong's 104th birthday

LAO_TyrusWong104 copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a regular weekly feature of LA Observed.

Encountering Encuentro

enriques-journey-ds.jpg I can't report that everything on the Encuentro stages is wonderful, but from now through November 10 there is certainly a lot more to choose from than there has been at LATC in recent years. Isn't it about time that LA got a concentrated dose of Latino theater?

Chapter 15. The Hallway

veronica.jpg He wondered if they were already bumping nasties.

Cutting remarks

SitStill salon sign4 10-22-14 - Copy.JPG Sex, lies and a little off the side at the Sit Still Salon

Shooting Muhammad Ali: An interview with Al Satterwhite

ali-satterwhite-smiles.jpg Photographer Al Satterwhite shot Ali in Miami during his training sessions for both the Jerry Quarry and Joe Frazier fights. Now based in Redondo Beach, Satterwhite is facing a Kickstarter deadline to publish a book of photographs of Ali from that time, many never seen before.

Australians bring a feather-free 'Swan Lake,' plus Mahler's Fifth

swan-lake-dp.jpg The Australian Ballet provided plenty of entertainment, but the "white" scenes were not so white. Our critic, however, was "gobsmacked" by the LA Phil's Mahler.

LA Observed interview: Toni Ann Johnson

toniannjohnson.jpg LA Observed interviews Inglewood resident Toni Ann Johnson about her debut novel, Remedy for a Broken Angel.

The dreams of a normal man

Thumbnail image for al-martinez-sketch.jpg Martinez observes a normal moment in a world of chaotic uncertainties. He sees no advancing terrorists in his yard or tanks rolling down suburban streets. It feels good. It feels normal.

Remembering his days at the Bay Guardian

bay-guardian-dan-white-cover.jpg The death of any newspaper is a sad occasion. But it was personal when I learned that the plug had finally been pulled on the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Lewis MacAdams 70th birthday

LAO_LewisMacAdams copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

Prop 1: What's in it for Los Angeles?

prop1.JPG A long awaited state water bond will finally be decided on November 4th. LA could benefit significantly if Proposition 1 passes and the region acts as one to ensure it gets a fair share.

Andrew Friedman is exactly what Dodgers need

The Dodgers have hired baseball's best GM, says Phil Wallace, who used to work for the Tampa Bay Rays.
hunter-ds.jpg Five current SoCal productions in which the writers freshened material with surprising what-if twists, while not falling into unconvincing fantasylands.

Pop-up Broadway

LAO_OrpheumPoem copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

Beer and poker: the last conversation

Thumbnail image for al-martinez-sketch.jpg Martinez writes about poker, the prostate gland, Annabelle and the dreaded male "halfer" that haunts old age.

Advice for the Dodgers in 2015

Thumbnail image for dodger-caps-mannequins.jpg As the Dodgers end another season with a disappointing playoff loss to the Cardinals, Phil Wallace looks at what they should do for next year.

Chapter 14. The Sovereign Nation of Betschart

veronica.jpg This was the night when Betschart invited all residents of Los Angeles to visit any of his storefronts and declare citizenship.

How hot is it?

Baker thermometer1 10-2-14 - Copy.JPG Los Angeles baked, but Baker was balmy.

Heal the Bay's new leader has a familiar face

alix-for-web-press-release.jpg It's a classic mail room to corner office story. Alix Hobbs worked her way up at Heal the Bay after first volunteering at a beach cleanup in 1993.

The autumn of my rabies

Thumbnail image for al-martinez-sketch.jpg What do human drool and the beauty of an autumn day have in common? Well, a column for one thing. You'll just have to decide for yourself, but it won't be easy. Trust me.

LAO__Riordan copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

A Southern California freeway series must pass through Missouri

A Freeway Series. It could happen.

Chapter 13. You Know I Don't Have All Day

veronica.jpg James considered himself a boxer when it came to words--he wasn't always eloquent, but he knew how to cut off the ring.
KCET control room
kcet-rehearsal-control.jpgA peek inside the TV station's Burbank studios.
Whitt's Wood Yard
whitts-wood-yard.jpgElon Musk wants to drill here at Pico and Sepulveda.
BCAM
bcam-stairs.jpgThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
David Hockney at LACMA
hockney-arrives-lacma.jpgThe artist arrives to open his latest exhibit.
Mountain lion family
mountain-lion-family-martinez.jpgFrom Robert Martinez's trail cam in the San Gabriels.
The power of 'pluribus' plays
Allegiance-9-(1).jpgDon Shirley on theater in LA
Macy's winds down
mannequin-graveyard-macys.jpgThe store in Westside Pavilion has closed down.
Streetscape: Westwood
westwood-sky-lao.jpgWestwood Boulevard looking north and a little bit skyward.
Streetscape: East LA
la-luz-del-mundo.jpg Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, East 1st Street.
Sign from LA's past
loves-bbq-valley-relics.jpg Sign from an old Love's BBQ restaurant at the Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth.
Visiting her old ballet costumes
melissa-barak-cost-iris.jpg Melissa Barak at LACMA Chagall exhibit with the artist's memorable designs.
Engine Co. 17
engine-co-17-side.jpg Inside the long-closed Arts District fire station on Santa Fe Avenue.
Wilshire Grand Center lobby
wilshire-grand-lobby-wall.jpg Visitors check out the wall-mounted sculpture by artist Do Ho Suh.
Barnsdall Park
barnsdall-park-trees.jpg Under the trees.
Inside Hollyhock House
hollyhock-columns.jpgPhoto taking was allowed for one weekend. So we did.
Streetscape: Lincoln Heights
el-milagro-market.jpgProductos Mexicanos at El Milagro Market on Avenue 18.
June 6, 1968
rfk-hearse-wide-lapl.jpgThe body of Robert F. Kennedy leaves Good Samaritan hospital. More pics
Streetscape: DTLA
spring-street-bike-lane.jpgSpring Street bike lane.
Palm weeds of Santa Susana
santa-susana-palm-weeds.jpgOak trees, sandstone ridges and fan palms? Ugh. More
Streetscape: West LA
405-at-smblvd.jpg405 North at Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hills turning brown
grman1.jpgThe hills above Gorman.
Arcana Books
arcana-books.jpgIn the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City.
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