Taix will serve its last meal on 29 March 2026 – the birthday of famed post-Impressionist, Georges Seurat. I have always enjoyed my visits to Taix, whether for food, drinks, friendship, or to see Australian legends, the Cannanes, perform at a banquet room there, as I did back in 2015. It’s a place that I … Continue reading Au revoir, Taix… or, more likely, Adieu
Tag: Los Angeles
Happy Birthday “Los Angeles”; Land of History, Myths, Villages, and 19 Million Metropolitans in Search of Suburbia
INTRODUCTION Screenshot of Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography's map of Los Angeles County and Southern Califonria Los Angeles was founded on this day, 18 February, in 1850. A majority of insufferable pedants will have just jumped to the comments to let me know how wrong I am and that “Los Angleles” refers not the Los Angeles … Continue reading Happy Birthday “Los Angeles”; Land of History, Myths, Villages, and 19 Million Metropolitans in Search of Suburbia
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Chinatowns, Soft Power, and the Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year -- the year of the Fire Horse! The Lunar New Year widely celebrated in Korea, Mongolia, Ryukyu, Taiwan, Tibet, and Vietnam... and historically, Japan. Although China is a diverse country and with people such as the Dai, Miao, Kazakhs, and Uyghurs (who mark other dates as the beginning of the new … Continue reading Chinatowns, Soft Power, and the Lunar New Year
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No Enclave — New Zealander Los Angeles
New Zealand is a volcanic archipelago in the South Pacific. The remote land was notably the last major landmass to be settled by humans (about four centuries after Iceland). Although Australia is home to the largest diaspora population of New Zealanders (or “Kiwis”), by a significant margin, Los Angeles is home to the largest population … Continue reading No Enclave — New Zealander Los Angeles
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No Enclave — South African Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a global city known for its ecological, geographical, and human diversity. Since 16 December is South Africa’s Day of Reconciliation, that historic and cultural contributions of that country’s people to the identity of Los Angeles is the subject of this edition of “No Enclave.” The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the … Continue reading No Enclave — South African Los Angeles
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No Enclave — Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles
Today is Jamhuri Day -- Kenya's Independence Day -- the occasion of this edition of No Enclave. Southern California's population of Kenyans is relatively small but certainly not without its high-profile individuals. The states with the largest populations of Kenyans are Texas, Minnesota, Washington, and California -- but exact figures are hard to pin down … Continue reading No Enclave — Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles
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Ask Silver Lake – Crestmount
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “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. Silver Lake is home to several historic hilltop estates. A couple -- Frank Garbutt's Garbutt … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – Crestmount
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No Enclave — Palestinian Los Angeles
Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People – the occasion for this edition of No Enclave, about Palestinian Los Angeles. Although Chicagoland has the largest concentration of Palestinian Americans, California has, by far, the largest statewide population of Palestinians of any state. Most are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Metro … Continue reading No Enclave — Palestinian Los Angeles
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Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture
On 28 September, Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and friends-of-show -- Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo -- hosted a panel at LA Comic-Con called LA Transit in Pop Culture. It was filmed by past-guest and friend-of-the-show, Alex Denney. Rogelio talked about Missing Persons's radio staple, "Walking in LA" and how it … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture
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Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
In 2028, Los Angeles will host the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be the third time Los Angeles has hosted the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee's competition. It will also be the city's first time hosting the Paralympics. The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from 14-30 July 2028 -- in 996 days. … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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