As I was glancing over the images from President Obama’s first state dinner, I came upon a photo of the current Governor of Louisiana.

What caught my attention to the photograph was a picture of a young minority couple in public office.

In 2007, Piyush “Bobby” Jindal became the first Indian American to be elected into a state-wide office in U.S. history as well as becoming the youngest person to be elected as a U.S. Governor at the age →

Opening Reception: ‘Home Slice’ By Scott C.
Nucleus Gallery – Alhambra, CA
3/7/09
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We all need a place where we can hang our hat. A place to call HOME. Mummies, cavemen, and aliens alike.  Participate in the opening reception Saturday, March 7 at Gallery Nucleus to delve deeper into the imaginative world of Scott C. A creative guru with visions of the past, present, and beyond. Featuring the largest works that the artist has done to date. →

On the set of filming the adidas Originals ad campaign, Boston Celtic Kevin Garnett and one-time L.A. Galaxy David Beckham played a round of kicking a soccer ball through a basketball hoop. In the video, Garnett struggles to get the ball in despite some close calls, while Beckham, with star midfielder precision, perfects the shot after a few tries. →

Green Owl Records Goes Greener with Powershift
Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Washington, DC
2/27/09-3/2/09
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This weekend 27-28 February, GREEN OWL heads to Washington, DC to kick off POWERSHIFT – the largest gathering of environmental advocates in the country. They’re bringing the music; on Friday night they host punk-funk heartthrob SANTIGOLD along with their label stars THE SO SO GLOS. Then, on Saturday, they re-up to present THE ROOTS with fuzzrock renegades, THE LONDON SOULS. →

A Sanctified Sound
Polyester the Saint is blessing ears worldwide with his music.  With his associate Fresh Chuck Daily (Hella Good Productions), the soulful duo dropped two albums: California Soul and their forthcoming, Hella Good Productions Presents: Polyester the Saint. Polyester already sports a long roster of artists waiting for him to sanctify their albums with his beats; so it looks like 2009 will be his year to wield some miracles. With new affiliate Lazy Lou–the other half L.A.U.S.D-    Polyester has worked with heavyweights such as: Taz Arnold, J* Davey, Blu , →

Turntable Lab 10 Year Anniversary Event Part 001
Turntable Lab LA Storefront – 424 N. Fairfax
3/7/09
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The first in a series of upcoming events for a company that I’ve been connected with since day 2 or 3 way back in 1999. Turntable Lab celebrates its 10 years of outstanding existence with an in-store event featuring the artwork of Freegums and a live set by Michna + Raw Paw Band & DJ Tkat. →

Good morning, Angels.

Good morning, Charley!

I’m sorry to call you back from vacation, but we’ve got a case that just can’t wait.  Meet high waist pencil skirts, tie dye dresses, mini rompers, halter jumpsuits, and bralet/shorts sets.

So what’s the catch?

It’s all in denim.

Ooooooh!
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Photo by Snap Man, licensed under Creative Commons.

Before moving to a new neighborhood, you probably want to know if it offers the amenities and community spaces you enjoy. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants, cozy cafés, lively music venues and peaceful green spaces are good, but to have them all in walkable distance is even better. Walk Score calculates the walkability of your potential home or office. →

Some of you may have been slightly confused with Ben Stiller’s  outlandish appearance at the Academy Awards and in case you didn’t catch the reference, he and Natalie Portman were alluding to Joaquin Phoenix’s strange visit on the Letterman show several weeks ago.  Most of you have already heard of the incident by now, but if you haven’t had a chance to see the actual interview it’s worth a couple minutes of your time.  Probably one of the most bizarre TV interviews ever.

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Mono
Temporary License LTD.
(2009)
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Japanese post-rock band Mono has been exploring territory that Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor have treaded since the mid-’90s—epic, orchestral instrumental music that would work perfectly as movie soundtracks. The beauty of the post-rock genre, however, is that it beautifully and tragically renders →