The Los Angeles Public Library was a show called L.A. Untangled, hosted by Kelly Wallace. If you haven't seen it, you will probably want to check it out. The last episode starred my friend, Victoria Bernal (@LAHistory). The one before that -- the debut -- starred Elizabeth Ito, of whom I am a new but … Continue reading An Appearance on LAPL’s “L.A. Untangled”
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
Lime & Les Le Pages
Musician Nini Nobless died on 21 August 2023 from cancer at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal. She was 74 years old. Her death was confirmed to the CBC through her manager, Yvon Lafrance. Nobless was best known as one-half of the Canadian musical duo, Lime, in which she performed as Denis Le Page with her … Continue reading Lime & Les Le Pages
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The Brightwell Guide to Seasonal Produce in Southern California
INTRODUCTION I grew up on what is what one could possibly describe as a "gentleman's farm." Not that we ever referred to it as such. I'd never heard that term as a kid -- and my mom, who ran show, would've no doubt rejected the title of "gentleman." My mother also might’ve objected to characterizing … Continue reading The Brightwell Guide to Seasonal Produce in Southern California
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Seth & Eric’s Airconditionless Adventure — 9-21 August 1998
INTRODUCTION 13 August 2023 was the 25th anniversary of my first visit to Los Angeles. All those years ago, I wrote entries in a journal. At first, the accounts of the days' adventures had a diaristic air. After a few days on the road, however, I started just jotting down one and two-word notes with … Continue reading Seth & Eric’s Airconditionless Adventure — 9-21 August 1998
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Southland Parks — The Beaches and Public Pools of Los Angeles
Since arriving in Los Angeles in the 1990s, I’ve always been surprised at how just many swimming pools there are — and how infrequently most of them (especially the private ones) are seemingly used... other than as bee graveyards to be occasionally skimmed by some unfortunate charged with dragging a pool rake across their otherwise … Continue reading Southland Parks — The Beaches and Public Pools of Los Angeles
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A History of 1717 Silver Lake Boulevard
This post was born out of a shorter post originally written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council's "Ask Silver Lake" column. 'Ask Silver Lake' is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you'd like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. … Continue reading A History of 1717 Silver Lake Boulevard
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Torrance
I finally explored Torrance. I say “finally” because it occupied the top spot, based on reader votes, for the longest time — maybe since 2019. Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened… and Torrance is sort of far from me and not that easy to get to. So, in the meantime, when I explored, I stuck to … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Torrance
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California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Miracle Mile
INTRODUCTION The other day, Mike Morgan — a frequent companion in my neighborhood explorations — asked whether or not I’d like to explore a neighborhood… or to maybe go to a museum. He asked, too, what community was currently topping the California Fool’s Gold readers’ poll. I informed him that Torrance still occupies the top … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Miracle Mile
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Pan Asian Metropolis — Cambodian Los Angeles
INTRODUCTION According to the Pew Research Center, there were, in 2019, about 339,000 Americans of Cambodian ancestry. More than one-in-three lived in just one state, California. Cambodians in California can be found in large numbers in cities including Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, and Stockton. Yesterday, for Songkran, I posted an … Continue reading Pan Asian Metropolis — Cambodian Los Angeles
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SLHC Interview with Eric Brightwell, Silver Lake entrepreneur and cartographer.
I was interviewed, as suggested by the title (not mine) by the Silver Lake History Collective. Have a watch, if you've got fifty minutes to spare (or 25, if you increase the playback speed). https://www.youtube.com/embed/Id4QGJx8gHw Support Eric Brightwell on Patreon Eric Brightwell is an adventurer, essayist, rambler, explorer, cartographer, and guerrilla gardener who is always seeking … Continue reading SLHC Interview with Eric Brightwell, Silver Lake entrepreneur and cartographer.
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