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Ben Vereen, Ronald Reagan and the travesty of blackface, potently remembered

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An image from Edgar Arceneaux's "Until, Until, Until ...," 2015. The problem with reenacting a blackface minstrel show, even to make a political point, is that on some level, it is still a blackface minstrel show.


10 Great Dining Options for Father's Day

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There are plenty of options for Father's Day, from take-home feasts to food festivals to super premium steak dinners. A Basque Kitchen in Redondo Beach is offering Basque delicacy roast suckling cochinillo piglet for Father's Day.

'Star Wars' Superfan Jacob Tremblay Finally Met Mark Hamill, Says He 'Geeked Out Big Time'

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Star Wars superfan Jacob Tremblay had the best day ever at the premiere of his new film, The Book of Henry , on Wednesday, when he got the chance to meet Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. The 10-year-old Room star met the Star Wars icon while walking the red carpet at the LA Film Fest's opening night screening at the ArcLight Cinema in Culver City, California, and he managed to keep his cool exterior even as he was freaking out.

Police Chase Robbery Suspect to the Rooftop of Harold & Belle's, Plus More

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According to NBCLA , a trio of robbers has allegedly been busting into Bevmos around greater Los Angeles lately, snatching up whatever they can on the quick before taking off. Their latest heist involved a location in Culver City, at which point the police gave chase .

Downtown Culver City

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Downtown Culver City is the perfect place to get away without any of the stress of traveling. Party and play in a neighborhood that always feels like a vacation, especially on the Third Wednesday of August.

What to do with dying malls? Readers suggest turning them into artist ...

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Teresa Price votes for turning them into parks, but if that doesn't work, she's got a Plan B. "They could be remodeled as live/work spaces. It seems the younger generation likes the concept of communal living and working."

In Battle Of The Film Festivals, Telluride Comes Into Town And Upstages LAFF In Its Own Backyard

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The currently running Los Angeles Film Festival , which by nature of its Hollywood industry hometown roots should be cock of the walk, just can't catch a break as interlopers like Telluride are hogging the attention. Proving it is never too early to kickstart the movie awards season, once again the Telluride Film Festival temporarily relocated to the London Hotel rooftop deck in West Hollywood Tuesday evening to tout this year's upcoming Labor Day weekend edition of the fest that has increasingly become a must first-stop on the Oscar hopeful circuit.

Datebook: Painted pools, Biblical women, John Divola's pictures and an art horror flick

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Paintings from Amy Park's new series at Kopeikin Gallery, inspired by Ed Ruscha's art book "Nine Swimming Pools ." Paintings from Amy Park's new series at Kopeikin Gallery, inspired by Ed Ruscha's art book "Nine Swimming Pools ."


Coffee Commissary Takes on Uncharted Territory Along Glendale's Northern Edge

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Glendale's cozy Kenneth Village retail stretch is getting a new tenant this summer: Coffee Commissary . The local chain already has outlets everywhere from Burbank to West Hollywood to Culver City, and is now adding a tucked-away address north of the 134 freeway to its repertoire.

CA: Tesloop: Go Between San Diego and LA for About $50 (or Less), While Riding in a Tesla

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June 24--Let's say you want to go to Paris on vacation and you find a really inexpensive airfare online. Given the notorious traffic conditions on I-5 -- not to mention the hassle and high price of parking your car during your trip at the airport parking lot -- chances are, you would quickly toss that idea out the window.

Check Out This Two-Night Italian Pop-up With Caviar and Cocktails

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Jesse Barber, a chef who worked at Tasting Kitchen for a spell before heading up north to stage at Manresa and Chez Panisse , is back in L.A. to do two nights of his pop-up restaurant, Imperfetta. The menu is inspired both by Italian traditional cuisine and California's natural bounty.

Barack Obama Could Soon Have a Street in LA Named After Him

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If approved by the Los Angeles City Council, Obama Boulevard would be close to streets named after the first three other former U.S. presidents On Tuesday, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson announced a motion to rename a street in southwest L.A. after former president Barack Obama. The proposed Obama Boulevard would be located on the street currently known as Rodeo Road - not to be confused with swanky Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills - which runs from the eastern edge of Culver City to Leimert Park in Mid-City.

Beat the Heat With These 12 Outstanding Shaved Ice Shops in LA

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It's about to be a scorcher of a summer in Los Angeles. But with skyrocketing temperatures come the excuse to cool down with the myriad of tasty frozen treats available in our great city.

The 4th Annual Culver City Film Festival Held in December 2017

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Jon Gursha, the festival director Culver City Film Festival, is highly delighted to announce that the fourth annual Culver City Film Festival will hold from Monday the 4th to Monday the 11th of December 2017 in Culver City, CA. The Culver City Film Festival is an annual event established with the primary objective of bringing together a diverse group of filmmakers from around the world to share recent work and recognize local talent in a city celebrated for its cinematic history and in-depth cultural values.

NAMES Mass. series, based on Stephen King stories, lands Oscar-winning star

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Actress Sissy Spacek attends Netflix's "Bloodline: Season 3" Special Screening Premiere on May 24, 2017, in Culver City, California. A few weeks ago, we reported that Hulu plans to film a TV series in the Bay State.


"Open Streets PDR" Pushes Pro-Car Backlash Against Councilmember Bonin

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Road diet bike lanes recently being installed on Pershing Drive in Playa Del Rey. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A. Construction is now complete on safety improvements designed to save lives on several Playa Del Rey streets .

Proposed Per-Capita Spending in Santa Monica Far Exceeds Most Comparable Cities

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June 27, 2017 -- The City of Santa Monica's per capita spending for operations in its proposed $773.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year far exceeds most comparable cities in the region, according to an analysis by The Lookout. A sample survey of half a dozen well-to-do municipalities in Los Angeles County shows Santa Monica is only second to Beverly Hills when it comes to per capita spending and spends more than twice as much per resident as Culver City and Torrance.

Plumbing & Washrooms3 Tips for Implementing Low-Flow Fixtures

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Whether you're phasing out the last few inefficient restroom fixtures in your facility or just replacing yesterday's efficient models as they reach the end of their useful life, you can make the process relatively hassle-free by reviewing your options and approaching the selection process in a methodical manner. Try these three simple tips for implementing low-flow fixtures in your facility's washrooms.

Resolve a " a word of many meanings -

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"Resolve" - I like the word. It has a certain "ring" to it. "Resolve" - It is a word of many meanings.

Man arrested after allegedly pulling a gun following a Cudahy council meeting

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