As regular (and probably irregular) readers of Eric's Blog know, a big part of my focus is writing about the culture, character and history of the many diverse communities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Although so far there have been around 800 votes from readers, I thought it would be fun (and hopefully entertaining) to … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — A Mideast Los Angeles Primer
Author: Eric Brightwell
Eric Brightwell is an essayist, rambler, explorer, cartographer, and guerrilla gardener. He lives in Los Angeles, not because he was born here, but because he chose to... for all of the things for which its famous: its verticality, its mass transit, its diversity, its schools, its liminal spaces, its architecture, its wildlife, its museums, its night markets, its cinemas, its theaters, its enclaves, its restaurants, its bars, its libraries, &c
California Fool’s Gold — A Downtown Los Angeles Primer
BEAT CITY DOWNTOWN As regular (and probably irregular) readers of Eric's Blog know, I'm a bit of a Southern California wonk and a big part of my focus is writing about the culture, character and history of the many diverse communities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Although so far there have been around 800 votes … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — A Downtown Los Angeles Primer
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Broadway 100 – Bringing Back Broadway’s Centennial Events
Los Angeles' Broadway Theater and Commercial District in the downtown Historic Core is the oldest historic theater district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Million Dollar Theater, Roxie Theater, Los Angeles Theater, Loew's State Theatre, Globe Theater, Tower Theater, Rialto Theater, Orpheum Theater and United Artists Theaters were mixed movie and vaudeville … Continue reading Broadway 100 – Bringing Back Broadway’s Centennial Events
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Anti-Casual Fridays (aka Formal Fridays aka Dress Up Fridays) and the Decline of the Western Civilization
Casual Fridays (also known as Dress-down Fridays, Bis-Cas-Fris, or simply Casual day) began in the 1950s as employer-sanctioned faux-rebellion. Obviously just a perversion of natural order, occasionally those who don’t observe are required to pay a small fee. Interestingly, it’s like Saturnalia or April Fool’s day, a tool to keep the oppressed happy under the … Continue reading Anti-Casual Fridays (aka Formal Fridays aka Dress Up Fridays) and the Decline of the Western Civilization
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Broadway is My Beat
Broadway Is My Beat, was a dark, gritty radio drama that began airing 62 years ago today on CBS, debuting 27 February 1949. The series revolved around Times Square homicide detective Danny Clover. NEW YORK ERA When the program debuted, it was produced in New York City. Clover was portrayed by actor Anthony Ross, a … Continue reading Broadway is My Beat
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Shangri-La Sundays Presents Tim & Eric’s Awesome Set
Time: Sunday, March 6 at 7:00pm - March 7 at 12:30am. Make sure to mark that on your calendar and in your mobile phones and tricorders. Location: R Bar LA 3331 8th St - WILSHIRE CENTER / KOREATOWN. CLICK HERE to see the Facebook event page and confirm that you're attending... then invite all of … Continue reading Shangri-La Sundays Presents Tim & Eric’s Awesome Set
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Compton, Los Angeles County’s Hub City
The following blog entry contains strong language and is intended for mature audiences This edition of Eric's Blog is all about the CPT. Where? Compton. That's right. INTRO Compton is an infamous city that is practically synonymous around the world with the South Los Angeles region in which it's located. Due in large part … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Compton, Los Angeles County’s Hub City
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Long Beach, The International City
LONG BEACH Aerial view of Long Beach (source unknown) Long Beach is the most populous city in The Harbor region and the second-most populous in Los Angeles County. Its old nicknames, "Iowa by the Sea" and "Iowa under Palm Trees" came from the large numbers of white middle westerners who moved there in the middle of … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Long Beach, The International City
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Venice
SIDEWALK CROUCHES AT HER FEET — VENICE Downtown Venice, Los Angeles Venice is a neighborhood in Los Angeles‘s Westside. It's neighbored by Santa Monica to the north, Mar Vista to the east, Culver City and Del Rey to the southeast, Marina del Rey to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It’s famous … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Venice
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring South Pasadena
SOUTH PASADENA, WHERE THE PAST IS PRESENT Today's blog entry is about the city of South Pasadena. Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography's map of South Pasadena, available in art prints and on various types of merchandise South Pasadena is a small town of roughly 24,000 citizens located at the westernmost edge of the San Gabriel … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring South Pasadena
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