In Touch magazine recently featured “Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon, Signature Edition", a coffee table sized book by Anna’s two best friends, featuring never before published photos and stories.  Anna Nicole Smith captivated audiences around the world with her glamorous appearance, unpredictable antics, family tragedy and her untimely death on February 8, […]

I always put on my forever overdue to do list to read a story by Irish writer James Joyce. His style influenced many magnanimous literary giants from Samuel Beckett, William Faulkner to George Orwell and Bret Easton Ellis. Joyce, next to Shakespeare, is one of the most influential writers of our time. The Dead is […]

British crossover R&B group, Livin Out Loud are already celebrating the success of their single “Lately,” off their album “What About Us,” which was released just over a month ago on February 18th.
“Lately” has clearly had a positive impact on audiences, being the third most added record on the Radio and Records charts – just […]

Sonya Paz is a pioneer in the modern Pop Art movement. Her love of life and joy shines through her uninhibited use of color and form. Her work is vivid, imagination, energetic. It never coyly beckons (although that is charming in its own right); it grabs you by your visual senses and pulls you inward. […]

The Cinema City International Film Festival hosted a mid-year event, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Avenue of the Stars in Hollywood. Stars Ed McMahon, Debra Gibson, Christopher McDonald, Ed Lauter, Jonathan Slocumb, Cuba Gooding, Sr. and Leo Rossi came out to celebrate with festival founders Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Juliette Harris […]

If anyone has ever listened to A Prairie Home Companion, they will know that one of Garrison Keillor’s favorite topics is winter itself. His stories, set in Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, frequently involve the brutal cold in which Keillor spent his formative years. Last Thursday, UCLAlive drew this heartland native to the perpetual summer of Los […]

He’s tall, has been compared to Scooby-Doo’s “Shaggy” more than once and he’s got a million-dollar smile. Literally. No, he’s not the newest movie star, nor a recent American Idol winner. But, he has been a reality TV show fixture – more than once. He’s entrepreneur/author Alan Corey
A group of friends and supporters filled the […]

Are you an artist with a daring, adventurous spirit? Do you have what it takes to conquer this challenge? And earn $20,000 doing it? And just think of all those gifting suites you’ll be invited to once you become a celebrity! CASTING:  ART RACE
Gallery HD and Illuminations Media in association with Barbara Barna Casting […]

The real life combo of Bridget Jones and Carrie Bradshaw is coming to town.  Internationally selling author Kristin Harmel will be promoting her two new novels, "The Art of French Kissing" and "When You Wish", on a national book tour with designer Amy Tangerine, who has designed a special line of tees for the tour.  […]

It was a night of glamour and glitz as the stars came out to celebrate the opening of the Renzo Piano designed, three-story Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA. This invitation only gala was held in a 22,000 square foot specially designed "super structure," exclusive to the event. Held on Saturday, February 9th, the star […]

As the star of the second series of “The Bachelorette” on ABC, Meredith Phillips is certainly no stranger to the dating world. And as a professionally trained chef, she’s certainly no stranger to the cooking world, either.
Intertwining her lifelong love of cooking and her expertise on relationships, Phillips takes you through 25 different three-course […]

Young musicians (ages 10 – 18) will be featured soloists as they perform the music of Carlos Santana, Jay-Z, U2, Freddie Hubbanrd and TJ Stafford, among others, at String Project Los Angeles’ Fall ASG Concert.
Taking place on January 13, 2008 at the Helms Jazz Bakery in Culver City, this performance concludes the Fall 2007 […]

And then there were twelve. Twelve souls, one nasty demon, and an ambitious warlock hell bent on bringing about the apocalypse. Only an unlikely band of heroes can stop the threat of evil before its too late. But the clock is ticking and the body count is rising. Evil may have lost the battle long […]

Twenty five years in the making, ‘Something More’ has been a labor of love for author Chuck Adams. A story about the strength of the human spirit and the power of true love, ‘Something More’ centers on the fictional romance between Bobby Sanders and Kimberly Wells.
Describing his book as a cross between ‘Ironside’ and […]

It was "a scary little solstice"with fright writer Tom Kennedy’s book signing event at Hollywood’s eclectic hotspot lounge and restaurant Citizen Smith. Something wicked came this way for screenwriter and director Tom Kennedy’s debut novel ‘The Twelve’ which had a whole lot of fans elbowing their way to meet the author and nab his Hancock […]

We here at LA’s the Place appreciate all of our readers and to thank you for your continued readership, we will be offering several giveaways.
Our first fun giveaway will be the 2008 momAgenda Desktop (value $40). We will be giving one momAgenda Desktop away each day in January.
In order to help busy moms stay […]

In 2004, while I was an English student at CSUN, I had the rare opportunity to interview Richard Matheson about his writing process and advice he had for aspiring writers. Always inspiring, Matheson explains the challenges of writing and the hurdles young writers may face in his generous, straightforward manner.
MR Hunter: When you first started […]

Who do Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and George A. Romero all have in common? His name is Richard Matheson and his influence is legendary.
Richard Matheson isn’t exactly a household name. But that’s about to change. With the recent release of the blockbuster hit film ‘I Am Legend’ based on the novel of the same title, […]

Dana Louise Kirkpatrick unveils a solo exhibition of her recent works on Saturday, December 15th, with 25% of arts sales being donated to the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s Scholarship Fund.
In addition to seeing Dana’s work, you’ll be treated to an acoustic performance by The Jane Doe’s featuring DJ Drez. […]

With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window […]

With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window […]

Have you ever felt like you needed to enroll in Love University? Well, if there was such a school, Corey Donaldson would be one of your professors. And your required reading - Donaldson’s "Don’t You Dare Get Married Until You Read This". While preparing for his own marriage ten years ago, Corey Donaldson self-published the […]

Renowned psychic and author, Barbara Garcia explains in her book, 7 Oracles, the scientific as well as the metaphysical way in which we are all connected to the universe.
Guiding you through the oracles of Origin, Time, Prophecy, Energeia, Destiny, Illumination and Epoché, Barbara helps you to understand the current transformation of the universe and […]

Tae Bo creator and global fitness sensation, Billy Blanks is pumped about his new workout program, AMPED.  Fans and new followers looking to shed some pounds and tone up those stubborn areas are getting AMPED!  Feel the difference in 24 hours, and see the results in seven days with Billy Blanks newest addition to his […]

There are certainly no shortage of reasons for Angelenos to head north to San Francisco, and if you’re an art and/or history buff, there’s one more to add to the list.  From now until February 17th of next year, the Marie-Antoinette and the Petit Trianon at Versailles exhibit will be on display at the Legion […]

The Four Man Plan: A Romantic Science chronicles author and actress Cindy Lu’s quest to find "Mr. Right" by taking a more scientific approach to her love life. The Result: The Four Man Plan - A brilliant system for finding love that combines the certainties of math and human behavior into a sure-fire formula for […]

For one day only, the Hollywood & Highland Center will present Live Art ‘07, a festival of art, music, film and photography on November 3rd. This free event will showcase the talents of various local artists who were discovered through Hollywood & Highland’s community portal, www.livelargehere.com.
A portion of the proceeds from all art sales […]

Actor, Daniel Franzese’s "Hollyween" art exhibit, featuring the work of 45 artists, opened last Friday, October 12, 2007 at The World of Wonder Art Gallery on Hollywood Blvd.  The collection consists of primarily original paintings and prints with a combined theme of Hollywood and Halloween. 
Some examples include Bob Lizarraga’s portrait of the talking devil fortune […]

By Mona Loring
Dump That Chump! From Doormat to Diva in Only Nine Steps-A Guide to Getting Over Mr. Wrong (Harper Collins, 2007) by psychologist, columnist, speaker, and relationship expert, Debra Mandel, Ph.D. is a life-saving book for any woman who needs to get out of a bad relationship and never turn back. Sure, hundreds of […]

New novel, The Identity Factor is one killer of a thriller – a Jason-Bourne-meets-The-DaVinci-Code kind-of mystery inside a puzzle.
Author James Houston Turner writes on his terms, breaking rules of formula and leading you down one blind alley after another while winding the tension tighter and tighter until you almost can’t take it anymore. Although Turner […]

If you’re an actor, or an acting student, you know how difficult it is to find really great original pieces to perform onstage or in acting class, or even for your reel. At the urging of his associates, Ron Micci has resurrected his eclectic mix of poetic and satirical one-act plays and sketches, The One-Act […]

The opening of ?Eye Candy? is a collection of wall-high nudes not only a perfect fit for the premise of this city, but more than enough reason to ditch the naked Maxim-girl fantasy, don trousers and drive over to Fahey/Klein Gallery on La Brea in Hollywood?.

The Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood will be home to “An Evening of Independence: A Celebration of Singers, Songwriters and Music” on August 26th.  Organized by Koffeehouse Music Productions, this charity event, featuring up and coming indie artists, many of whom were found on MySpace, will benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
The all-ages festival will begin […]

by Chris Kaiser ?
In some circles, Seth Roberts, Ph.D., is noted for using himself as the subject of his experiments. In “real” science, however, self-experimentation is considered disreputable, which could be a reason why you’re not part of the circle that has heard of Dr. Roberts.

The fruit of his latest self-experimentation is the […]

Much of the conversation at this Saturday’s exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colleen Mulligan seemed to revolve around female anatomy. The voluptuous, fluid shapes rendered in vibrant peach and rich cream colors set upon striking black backgrounds conjured up a distinct association in viewer’s minds. There were clearly discernable body parts in several of […]

The 80’s rock band Motley Crue is legendary for their hard partying past.  If you’ve read their autobiography, The Dirt or seen their Vh-1 Behind the Music, you’re familiar with their outrageous story.  But now comes The Heroin Diaries, a raw and unflinching look into Crue bassist Nikki Sixx’s devastating drug addiction.  Previewing his book […]

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 9th members of the media along with a select group of radio contest winners were treated to an intimate performance by Adam Levine and Moroon 5 at the House of Blues on Sunset.  They sang hits from their album “Songs About Jane”, such as “This Love” and […]

There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. Mystery, intrigue, cover-up, disappearing witnesses, vows of silence, anonymous tipsters, a trail of clues, shadowy, menacing authority figures – all of these elements form the backbone of every conspiracy from the DaVinci Code up to the JFK assassination and beyond. The formula is basically the same: take a […]

 The Secret is enjoying runaway success, as Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and millions of other readers pick up on its tips for reaching your goals and attaining your dreams. But there’s at least one more secret behind The Secret, tucked away on the acknowledgements page of the book: the inspiration of Dr. Robert Anthony. No […]

If you love jazz and art, then mark your calenders. Lots of cool jazz, inspiring art and plenty of fun will be in store for festival goers during the 2nd annual Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival, August 10 - 12, in Camarillo. What has become the largest event in Camarillo, the Camarillo Art & Jazz […]

Your home is your castle and your oasis, where you can escape the outside world. It’s your refuge, and it’s a reflection of you. The decorating possibilities are endless, and now they can take on another dimension with Murallusions by Curtis Stokes. The master muralist’s works have been seen on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” […]

Recently, LA’s The Place caught up with Elsa Longhauser, curator and Executive Director of the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The museum is preparing for its annual fundraiser, INCOGNITO (Saturday, April 28, at 7pm), a massive exhibition and art sale in which each and every piece goes for $250. Hundreds of acclaimed local, national, and […]

This spring, the Santa Monica Museum of Art celebrates the gateway to Baja California, the city of Tijuana, with a unique series of exhibitions, speakers, and film screenings. Last Friday, the museum hosted a special screening of “Maquilapolis: City of Factories,” which explores Tijuana’s factory culture from the inside out.   
Over a six-week period, the […]

No one would have guessed it is possible to fit over 35 Spanish bulls side by side into the space of one beautiful city art gallery.
Yet there they were- in black, in color, pierced, glued, sprayed, painted, flecked, pinned and filling the main room from wall to wall of Timothy Yarger Fine Art.
Some sweet, […]

On Saturday, January 13, art lovers bundled up against the cold to roam the halls of the Santa Monica Art Studios for an opening reception featuring some thirty artists. The lack of heat didn’t dim anyone’s enthusiasm. Sipping on Woodbridge wine, Perrier and Redbull in plastic cups, young and old alike enjoyed the wide variety […]

Today in a celebratory holiday program presented by Netflix, and Martin Scorsese?s The Film Foundation, Orlando Bloom unveiled special holiday editions of the Netflix trademark red envelope featuring stunning, original artwork by some of Hollywood?s leading actor?s and filmmakers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Peter Jackson, Orlando Bloom, and Martin Scorsese himself. The specialty mailers […]

Come and support your local artists. The Hollywood and Highland Center is hosting a unique art exhibit entitled Live Large, featuring artwork by many of the most innovative artists working in the LA art scene. You may have seen some of their re-interpretations of the enigmatic “Live Large” poster on the streets of L.A. over […]

John Lennon was an extraordinary man with extraordinary talents. His music with the Beatles brought a new beat to America’s pop culture long after the 60’s, with his empowering speeches and public outcries for reason becoming one of the many guiding beacons for millions during the movement against Vietnam.
Without a doubt, Lennon left an enduring […]

After the Great War, that is, World War II, America emerged for the first time as the avant-garde leader of global industrial design. This occurred primarily because Europe’s damaged manufacturing capacity to bring innovations to consumers and the depletion of creative manpower quite literally stunted its position and influence in the huge postwar economic boom […]

?Los Angeles has no culture…” ?You can’t have an intelligent conversation here to save your life…” ?It’s just surface and no substance…” You’ve heard it all before from strangers, visitors, and even well-meaning friends, and frankly, you’re sick of it. Next time, instead of trying to defend your home, take your favorite naysayer to the […]