BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

Took these pics of the new Largo space at the Coronet Theater and the space looks so small compared to the original space on Fairfax. It’s looks like it’s less that 1,000-square-feet. Is this really going to be it?

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Friday night, the husband and I scored some sweet third-row, center-court Lakers tickets. Great game and we won. But that was only the beginning of the excitement and madness. First, I noticed the back of this guy’s shirt, which is wrong in about ten different ways…

…and then he turned around! The necklace is stupendous! It’s […]

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The husband will be performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade tonight, Wednesday, February 27th at 8:00PM. Looks like a good line-up.
The Ironic Racist Celebrates Blech History Month
It’s Black History Month, the time when we remember the accomplishments of black people thanks to a few Chrysler 300 commercials that have a black voice over guy who […]

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This sign is not new, but it has always been hilarious. Simon, we get it! Don’t get your panties in a twist. And, by the way, Denim Doctors has never done alterations at ‘low prices.’

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Run! Paint with Jane Drawing Starter Kit on clearance at Blick art supply on Beverly Boulevard! Totally awesome.

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George Carlin with be at The Grove at Barnes & Noble for his All My Stuff DVD Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00PM. You can count on hilariousness.

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So, this is really interesting. Meg on 3rd Street is hosting two live comedy shows, Sweet Paprika from NYC, tonight, September 13th - one at 7:30PM and one at 9:30PM. Please note, that as of this posting the Sweet Paprika site is incorrect and says the shows are on Friday, but they are tonight, per […]

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Hm, not sure why the flyer says August 24th-26th, since the site says August 25th and 26th… The F*ck Yeah Fest is a weekend of indie music, art, and comedy for all ages in Echo Park, held at The Echo, Echoplex, The Rec Center, Taix, and another vague ‘other location’, all in walking distance of […]

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Fans of Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind (or, basically, anything helmed by Christopher Guest), won’t want to miss Concert for a Cause on Monday, August 27th at Avalon Hollywood. Spinal Tap and The Folksmen - a.k.a. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer - will perform, which promises hilarity, parody, and, […]

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The husband, Nick Adams, is performing Saturday, June 30th at 8:00PM at The Fake Gallery (4319 Melrose Avenue). I mentioned way back when that he’s a comedian and writer, put out a book called Making Friends With Black People that everyone in the world should buy and I’m not just saying that because it would […]

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If you’re like me, you wait till it comes out in paperback. Hardcover is present-worthy and usually gets given away (and very much appreciated when I’m the receiver), but paperbacks are what fills most of my literary needs. An impressive journalist-novelist-screenwriter and friend, Deanna Kizis’ second novel, Finishing Touches, has just come out in softcover. […]

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If this flyer is any indication of the comedy show it’s advertising, then it should be funny as hell because this has got to be one of the coolest flyers ever. The line up: Matt Braunger, Wyatt Cenac, Laura Swisher, Stephanie Escajeda, and Nick Adams, who also happens to be my husband. The place: La […]

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