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Meredith Jenks and Michael Mendoza

'Jello' exhibit chronicles glitter-dusted years of LA polysexual dance party

By Hayley Fox — February 22, 2012

Pop Tart gallery hosts a retrospective on "A Club Called Rhonda," a L.A. underground dance club. The exhibit includes graphics and photos that depict the club's "epic evenings of glamour, debauchery and hope through the politics of dancing."

Andrew Lopez

LA Children celebrate 'Fat Tuesday' on Olvera Street

By Andrew Lopez — February 22, 2012

Nearly 200 students visited Downtown's Olvera Street for "Fat Tuesday" to dance, make masks and break a piñata. Organizers hope the celebration connects local kids to New Orleans culture but also to a bit of local history.

Michael Lamont

The pre-eminent Asian American theater troupe celebrates hula and sport

By Claire Pires — February 20, 2012

Known as “the nation’s pre-eminent Asian American theater troupe,” the East West Players offer a production of “Three Year Swim Club” that encompasses Hawaiian culture in an inspirational narrative.

Courtesy LA Opera

Plácido Domingo brings a grand 'Simon Boccanegra' to LA Opera

By Donna Perlmutter — February 15, 2012

It takes a celebrity singer to coax this Verdi opera to the stage. But once there, it overflows with glorious music -- everything from majestic to poignant and lyric.

Hayley Fox

LA Zine Fest sets up shop at The Last Bookstore

By Hayley Fox — February 14, 2012

The L.A. Zine Fest celebrates the punk rock art of self-publishing and photocopying in an increasingly digital world. More than 85 vendors will be selling and trading zines along with a variety of DIY workshops and speakers.

via drkrm website

Ansel Adams' rare LA photos to be on display at Downtown gallery

By Hayley Fox — February 13, 2012

California-born artist Ansel Adams is best known for his landscape photos of deserts, mountain ranges and forests. Now, a special series of his L.A. photos from the 1940s will be on display and available for purchase at drkrm.

Eric Richardson

LA Streetsblog releases Spanish-language CicLAvia film

By Hayley Fox — February 02, 2012

Cyclists rejoice! Although CicLAvia has grown rapidly in scope and size over the past two years, they're now making a concerted effort to target L.A.'s large Spanish-speaking population with a short film on the biking event.

artwork by Tristan Eaton

Yoda and Brisk Iced Tea? A seemingly unlikely alliance this might be

By Hayley Fox — January 31, 2012 — 1 Comment

Although "Star Wars" and Brisk Iced Tea seems like a surprising partnership, these two brands work swimmingly together at a pop-up themed art gallery on Figueroa.

Courtesy of L.A. Phil

Dudamel and LA Phil revel in 'Mahler' project

By Donna Perlmutter — January 25, 2012

Gustavo Dudamel leads two different orchestras in "The Mahler Project"; a multi-week musical event that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mahler's death by playing nine complete symphonies.

Eric Richardson

Mayan and Orpheum theaters benefit from recent closure of Henry Fonda

By Tony Pierce — January 18, 2012 — 2 Comments

In the wake of the sudden closure of the Henry Fonda Music Box, two February rock shows scheduled for Hollywood have now been moved to the beautiful and ornate Mayan and Orpheum.

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Public Enemy, Chuck D, Flava Flav and others rock Skid Row

By Paige Osburn — January 16, 2012 — 3 Comments

Operation Skid Row, a free block party led by Public Enemy in downtown's Skid Row was a 5 hour event and included hip hop stars like Kurupt, Nipsey Hussle, Freestyle Fellowship, YO YO, XClan, Mellow Man Ace and the ZZYZZX.