Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson mesmerizes sold-out audience
Indie sensation heats up the Troubadour Wednesday with her vocal talent and fun-loving charm.
Staff disappearances often remain mysteries
Maybe it’s because I haven’t worked in many offices in my 20 years. Or maybe it’s because movies like Jerry Maguire fooled me into believing that every employee’s farewell is public and theatrical. It turns out I was wrong on both counts. In fact, there wasn’t so much as a memo, quick phone call or […]
Dear Hunter’s saga continues with national tour
The prog-rock band is promoting its third album, part of a six-album series, with a national tour as the opening act for Thursday.
Debate over effects of pornography gets hot and heavy
Pastor Chad Gross and porn star Ron Jeremy weighed the consequences of the accessibility of porn at Bovard Wednesday.
Raincoats arrive in sunny LA weather
After more than 30 years together, British punkers The Raincoats finally play LA.
Game creators crave validation
Video game designers — especially those looking to produce something truly meaningful — must have some self-esteem issues. After all, their medium simply doesn’t command the same level of respect as film. Just read Roger Ebert’s creakingly unprogressive columns about the inability of video games to attain the same art and business status that film […]
French duo exudes tempermental ‘Love’
Air, the French electronic duo that never fails to deliver great albums, has released yet another compelling record in its already impressive repertoire — Love 2. Through the years, Air has solidified itself as one of the most interesting minimalist electronica acts, and with Love 2, it’s apparent Air will carry that banner for years […]
Exhibit takes unexpected ‘Travels’ into imagination
Victor Raphael’s Travels and Wanderings manipulates perceptions with multimedia.
Comedian brings volume, not comedy, to film
Five minutes into Stark Raving Black, I started looking at my watch. Then I realized I do not own a watch and proceeded to start daydreaming about what my watch would look like if I did wear one, and whether or not it would suit me. Then Lewis Black yelled, and my attention snapped back […]
Innovative design for a cause
Love Fatigues and its founder, Seamus McGovern, strive to make an impact on not only the fashion industry, but also humanity.