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TRAVEL 04 Under-21 Guide to Vegas

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MUSIC Contributing Writers Tamea Agle, Scott Bedno, Sean Michael Beyer, Zach Bourque, Kristina Bravo, Mary Broadbent, Erica Carter, Richard Castañeda, Nataly Chavez, Nick Day, Amanda D’Egidio, Natasha Desianto, Sola Fasehun, Gillian Ferguson, Suzi Fox, A.J. Grier, Denise Guerra, Kelly Hargraves, Elisa Hernandez, Tien Thuy Ho, Dana Jeong, Alexandre Johnson, Lucia, Kathy Leonardo, Angela Matano, Patrick Meissner, Sean Oliver, Brien Overly, Ariel Paredes, Sasha Perl-Raver, Eva Recinos, Mike Sebastian, Doug Simpson, David Tobin, Emmanuelle Troy, Kevin Wierzbicki, Candice Winters

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TRAVEL: LAS VEGAS For many Southern California college students, Memorial Day Weekend is synonymous with one thing: Vegas. Thousands of students flock to Las Vegas every year to enjoy the gaudy and glamorous life on the Strip for a few days.

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BY SUSAN PETERS Not 21? No worries! Vegas has TONS of things to do for 18-20 year olds, so don’t let your status as a minor limit you from enjoying everything that Vegas has to offer!

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Shopping Vegas has some seriously great (and classy) shopping. You don’t have to walk far to get to extensive shopping malls; they are conveniently located in most of the main hotels! Some of the best shopping experiences can be found at Fashion Show Mall, the Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes & The Shoppes at Palazzo, the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, The Shops at The Cosmopolitan and Via Bellagio. Thrills For the thrill-seeking, the Stratosphere Tower offers four thrill rides –all located on the 109th floor! New York New York’s state-of-the-art roller coaster offers fun for all ages, as well as a stunning view of the strip. Or fly over Fremont Street on an 800-foot zip line at the Fremont Street Experience. Dining Most restaurants, as long as they aren’t bars, offer service to under-21 year olds. Some places start carding at night, so make sure to check with the restaurant and get there early! Shows and Clubs While most clubs in Vegas are exclusively 21+, occasionally 18+ clubs can be found (usually located on side streets off the Strip). While it won’t be the same experience as a night at one of the lavish casino clubs, everyone will still have a great time dancing and soaking in the Vegas atmosphere. For shows, most allow audiences of 18 and older. Some popular shows include “Blue Man Group,” “Cirque de Soleil,” “Chippendales” and “Criss Angel’s Believe.” To find cheap tickets, find a Tix4Tonight ticket stand. These stands sell unsold show tickets for reduced rates –up to 50 percent off! Hopefully by now you have dismissed the myth that Vegas is for 21 year olds, so as you eagerly plan your next trip to Sin City, grab some friends, arrange a carpool and prepare to have the best weekend of your life! But always remember, what happens in Vegas... usually ends up on Facebook, so be responsible and keep it legal, and dare we say classy? Viva Las Vegas!

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FILM: FEATURE

is Back in Black MIB3 has its predecessors’ unbeatable cinematic thrills –with the added bonus of being in 3D.

By Marvin Vasquez

Josh Brolin and Will Smith star in Columbia Pictures’ Men In Black 3. Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

Yes, he took a break from appearing on the big screen, but he really does look better than ever. Funny. Solid. Attractive. Charismatic. In reality, he may be the best there is right now when it comes to acting. This is Will Smith, who is back for the third installment of Men In Black, a series of science-fiction comedy films directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (Get Shorty, RV), also starring acclaimed actor Tommy Lee Jones (The Fugitive, The Missing, Volcano, In the Valley of Elah). Originally based on the Men In Black comic book series by Lowell Cunningham, the MIB flicks have redefined the genres of sci-fi, action and comedy. For Smith, making MIB3 felt like a homecoming. “Ecstatic,” was how he described his feelings about revisiting the film franchise. The actor, as always, delivers an impeccable performance. This time, he is even funnier, more active, and he provides a spark in emotions due to the film’s dramatic twists. Jones is back in his role of Agent K, who originally recruited Agent J (Smith) to the Men In Black organization, responsible for keeping an eye on aliens inhabiting the U.S. “Every scene, every day is fun with Will,” Jones says. “[He’s] a great actor.” In MIB3, there are more of the same elements we loved from the first two movies, yet it targets a younger generation, as well as older fans, with its “fresher imagination,” according to Jones. Perhaps as part of the film’s desire to appeal to a more youthful audience, we see less of Jones in the flick, and more of

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a younger version of Agent K played by Josh Brolin. Jones gave Brolin’s portrayal of the character his stamp of approval. “I have only seen the movie in the form of a rough print, but he seems to have done a fine job,” he says. Sonnenfeld describes how they interplayed the two versions of Agent K: “We shot the acts sequentially. We had Tommy playing K in the first act, then Josh came in playing K for the second act and almost all of the third act, and then in the last week of shooting, we got Tommy back. What I found amazing was that I kept thinking I was directing one actor; the performances were so consistent that it was hard for me to tell where Tommy Lee Jones ended and Josh Brolin began. For me, it’s not about Tommy playing K or Josh playing K. It’s just K.” In this installation of the Men In Black films, the characters travel back in time –and it is truly epic. Perhaps this idea came about because of all the pressure to come up with a unique concept for the film after part two did not do as well as the first. In a sense, the filmmakers for this particular segment decided to reinvent the franchise. However, according to Smith, all of the movies are about the same thing at their core: the relationship between J and K. In this case, J has two relationships within one, since he travels back in time to the 1960s, where he encounters a much younger K. “This movie is about the power and origin of their relationship,” says Smith. “It’s actually an idea we’ve had for years – we had the concept before the second movie – but it needed time to mature. What we had to do was elevate the story,

and the only way to do that is to go deeper into the character, deeper into the revelations that the movie would reveal.” Playing Agent J has been one of Smith’s favorite roles of all time. “You can’t beat the black suit,” he says. “It’s such powerful, iconic imagery.” Smith’s determination to put back on the suit was a big factor in getting the movie made. In the beginning, Sony Pictures had trouble completing a script; Sonnenfeld kept asking for one, and Smith was his biggest supporter in the situation. In the end, everything came out well, and the original chemistry from the first two films was restored. “We got along great – Will, Tommy, Brolin and myself,” Sonnenfeld says. “This was a situation where the actors totally trusted the director [and] the director loves the actors.” Seeing Men In Black back on the big screen is exciting as is –but the best thing about MIB3 is that it’s in 3D. With this feature, the plot totally envelops you and you feel like you are a part of the storyline throughout: You are in space. Out of this world. MIB3 allows you to leave your real world worries behind, and it definitely has you enjoying a marvelous piece of cinematic entertainment. Men In Black 3 is the best one yet, and it is 2012’s most anticipated film to watch, particularly in 3D. It will leave you wanting and expecting more –so let’s hope there’s a fourth in the works. Men In Black 3 releases May 25. Campus Circle 5.24.12 - 6.6.12

FILM: FEATURE

The actor talks about his first big movie role, time travel and coming to America.

The Grey, Albert Nobbs, “True Blood” and more.

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Newcomer Karan Soni in

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By Kristina Bravo Safety Not Guaranteed is a quirky comedy about time travel (just to be clear, it is not a time travel movie) that has a lot of allure. The plot centers around a mysterious classified ad, which can speak for itself: WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 91, Ocean View, WA 99393. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before. As if this isn’t enough to entice curious moviegoers, it stars a carefully-curated cast: Aubrey Plaza, whose signature deadpan impression can charm the pants off of anyone; Mark Duplass, who nails the he-could-be-for-real-but-is-probably-an-axe-murderer “time traveler” role to a T; and Jake Johnson, now a familiar household face thanks to his hit TV show “New Girl.” Less experienced, however, is Karan Soni, who plays a geeky biology major interning at a magazine “to diversify his resume.” This 23-year-old University of Southern California graduate holds his own ground acting alongside his more experienced cast mates, and speaking to the unassuming young actor, one wouldn’t doubt his promising future. Like his character, who is a bit challenged with girls, Soni has some real-life experience as a fish out of water. He immigrated to the United States from India at the age of 18 to attend USC’s prestigious School of Theatre. Growing up, he idolized the likes of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. “[Carrey’s] movies were really big in India. I had Ace Ventura and The Mask on VHS and I would watch them all the time,” he said. “I would play Mrs. Doubtfire almost every day, right when I got home from school. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched that movie!” When asked about moving to Los Angeles, he admits, “I had this weird idea in my mind that school in America was really easy. I [thought] it was just a matter of getting in, and then I would just fly to the top. I thought, ‘This is America! I would be smarter than everyone else!’” he laughed. “I expected everyone would be a sorority girl or a fraternity guy, but it was so different. Everyone is very competitive and really smart.” Auditioning for a role alongside Plaza, Duplass and Johnson was not an easy feat either for the unknown theater student. “It was pilot season, so there were a lot of auditions [and] a lot of opportunities. I had been getting really close to [landing] many [parts; I was] usually one or two people away from getting them –and then this one came along.” When it came time to read with his future co-stars, Soni said he had instant chemistry with Johnson and Plaza. “After I read with them, I felt that I might get the part because we instantly got along. Something about it just felt good. The day after that, I got the part.” The movie follows Soni as Arnau, his co-intern Darius (Plaza) and Seattle Magazine writer Jeff (Johnson), as they try to track down Kenneth (Duplass), the man who posted the classified ad. The subsequent turn of events involves rigorous survival training, the Secret Service, a reunion of high school sweethearts and the blossoming of Arnau’s manhood. Without giving too much away, the end of the film could only be described as delightfully unexpected. “I didn’t even know the ending until I watched the movie for the first time,” said Soni. “Aubrey didn’t know about it [either], so when we saw it, we both looked at each other and were like, ‘What just happened?’ It was amazing.” So what would Soni do if he was given the ability to time travel in real life? Why, see the dinosaurs of course. “I have a slight obsession with dinosaurs. I would be really curious to see them for one second and come back, because, let’s be honest, I could not fend for myself.”

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Aubrey Plaza, Karan Soni and Jake Johnson in Safety Not Guaranteed.

The Majors: One of the best action movies in a while, The Grey stars Liam Neeson as the leader of a team of oil drillers whose plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. Now the men have to brave the elements and a relentless pack of wolves to make it back to civilization alive. Katherine Heigl stars in the adaptation of Janet Evanovich’s bestselling action-comedy, One for the Money. Down on her luck, Stephanie (Heigl) takes a job as a bounty hunter tracking a murder suspect who happens to be an old flame (Jason O’Mara), but she quickly finds herself in over her head. Cuba Gooding Jr. leads the Tuskegee airmen, a squad of African American fighter pilots in daring WWII dogfights in Red Tails. Two CIA agents (Chris Pine and Tom Hardy) go to war after they discover they’re both in love with the same woman (Reese Witherspoon) in the action-comedy This Means War. McG directs. The Idiotbox: More monsters than you can count descend on Bon Temps in “True Blood:” Season 4. This season of Alan Ball’s vampire drama has Sookie and Eric hook up, while an Inquisition-era witch possesses a medium and wreaks havoc. From the Vault: Two Blake Edwards comedies are now available via MOD from the Warner Archives: Julie Andrews stars in the Oscar-winning cross-dressing classic Victor Victoria co-starring James Garner. Skin Deep stars John Ritter as a womanizer coming to grips with growing up. The glow-in-the-dark condom scene is a classic. Foreign Fare: Norwegian Wood brings to the screen international phenomenon Haruki Murakami’s debut coming of age novel set in ‘60s Japan. The Horror! The Horror!: A young woman sets out to discover why her mother murdered three clergymen, and uncovers the world of exorcism and demon possession in the surprise hit The Devil Inside. A young lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe) travels to a client’s estate in a rural English village only to awaken the wrath of the vengeful ghost that haunts it in The Woman in Black, a refreshingly old-fashioned gothic ghost tale. Under the Radar: The Oscar-nominated Albert Nobbs features a career performance by Glenn Close as a woman posing as a man in order to get by in Victorian Ireland. Rodrigo Garcia (“In Treatment”) directs. Woody Harrelson leads a stellar ensemble cast in the gritty drama Rampart. Set in the corruption-plagued LAPD of the ‘90s, the film follows a cop who dispenses his own brand of justice, but finds his world spinning out of control when he’s taped beating a suspect. Steve Buscemi, Robin Wright and Ice Cube co-star. Stranger Than Fiction: Something Ventured tells the story of the original venture capitalists and the birth of the high-risk, high-reward industry that made companies like Apple and Intel possible. Blu Notes: Two anime classics from Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli come to Blu-ray: Whisper of the Heart is a charming tale of young romance, about a girl who sets out to find the boy who has read all the same library books as her, only to discover that she can’t stand him. Castle in the Sky has all the staples of Miyazaki high adventure: pirates, secret agents, floating castles and a daring young couple. Animation doesn’t get much better than this.

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GET READY TO PARTY ROCK WITH LMFAO Redfoo and Sky Blu are taking their unique brand of energetic music on a tour throughout America. BY GABRIELLE OLYA

Redfoo and Sky Blu will be party rocking at the Staples Center on June 5.

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“It’s become like a traveling circus,” noted Redfoo, describing the upcoming LMFAO tour, which will be making a stop at L.A.’s Staples Center on June 5. “This is the biggest tour we’ve done, and we’re just preparing to give the best experience that we can,” he added. “The main focus for us right now is to really give the fans what they expect and more.” So what can fans expect? “A lot of shuffling, a lot of what’s in the videos, and just some crazy energy!” said Redfoo. The afro-sporting uncle/nephew duo has achieved great success with their sophomore release, Sorry for Party Rocking. The album is now certified gold, with two of its singles, “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy And I Know It,” reaching No. 1 on the charts. However, their success did not come overnight. “This is four and a half years of dreaming about these moments,” said Redfoo. “When you dream of something so much, it becomes a reality even before it becomes everyone else’s reality. We always felt like we were No. 1 before we got No. 1.” Sky Blu echoed his sentiments. “This is a dream come true because we’ve been thinking about it for so long, and it just feels so good that we’ve reached the level of success that we’ve always dreamed about,” he said. “It’s amazing to see how many people you affect around the whole globe. It’s a beautiful thing.” Perhaps the group’s success derives from their authenticity. As outlandish as their costumes, song lyrics and unabashed humor are, the duo explain that is their true selves. “We created LMFAO from who we really were, and we just displayed that,” said Redfoo. “We’re funny people, we’re sexy, [we have] incredible packages, we like to rap, we like melodies, we like to sing, we like to make music, so we just said, ‘Let’s do all of that stuff and entertain the world and make people happy.’” “We were always sexy and we knew it; it was really just explaining what was going on in our mind,” he continued. “It’s

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a mindset.” LMFAO is attempting to bring people into that mindset with the eccentric costumes and various stage props they will use on the tour. “The concept and attitude really is a world, [and we use] anything that can show the world – an inflatable palm tree, a shuffling zebra – that can make you feel like you’re in a dream,” explained Redfoo. Audiences should come prepared with their best Party Rock gear, lens-less sunglasses –and an umbrella, for “Champagne Showers” of course. The two agreed it’s their favorite song to perform live. “‘Champagne Showers’ is just really exciting,” said Redfoo. “It comes at a point in the show [that’s] like the climax. It’s definitely one of the best moments in the show.” “I love that song so much,” added Sky Blu. “The energy of it is unreal; it’s almost spiritual.” The tour kicked off May 22 in Columbus, OH, and while the duo is excited to travel around the country, they are especially looking forward to playing the Los Angeles show. “That’s our hometown, so the Staples Center is very exciting to us because you see all your family, and that’s just a big deal because we’ve been going to the games – the Lakers games, the Kings games – and all the events [there], so to do that [show] is going to be amazing,” said Redfoo. As far as their backstage prep, the guys keep things pretty simple. Sky Blu’s backstage staples are vegetables and beer, while Redfoo prefers water, energy drinks and tequila. “Sometimes we have a couple of shots [before the show],” said Redfoo. “We might do some push-ups; Sky Blu might be doing some pilates.” The two like to follow their performances with a locker room-like recap of what was happening on stage. “We discuss the show –all the things we were thinking,

things we want to keep and not keep,” explained Redfoo. “Then it’s right to the party baby! If there’s any champagne left, we break that out and just continue partying!” The tour features special guests Far East Movement, the Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills –and Redfoo is hoping for a couple of other guests to join as well. “Lil Jon might come in here and there if schedules permit,” he explained. “If Obama wants to come out and wiggle, have our people talk to his people. Let’s get it started!” While their main focus right now is the upcoming tour and there are no set plans for a new single or album, the two are constantly coming up with new material. “We’re always working on new ideas,” said Redfoo. “We have to –just making stuff and expressing ourselves in a musical way.” Sky Blu explained that their music is continuously evolving as a result of the people they have been fortunate enough to meet throughout their careers. “In the beginning, we were just listening to music and figuring things out, but now we know David Guetta, we know Afrojack, so it’s just your conversation and all that,” he explained. “It stimulates a new sound or a new concept, and then we take it and do it our own way, and so that just evolves the music.” The group is also considering making an LMFAO movie. “We’ve got some stuff up our sleeves now,” confessed Sky Blu. “We can’t give it all away, but that’s something we’ve been thinking about.” “I think a movie is an amazing thing because it’s really a world, just for an hour and a half,” added Redfoo. “That actually may be too much for the world. It might change movies; people might start dancing and shuffling in the theaters.” For now, you can shuffle at the Staples Center when LMFAO comes to town this summer. For more information about the tour and to purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

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MUSIC REPORT The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore, Father Yod and Torches. By Kevin Wierzbicki L.A. favorite Torches has just released their debut album, Heads Full of Rust.

The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore Adeline Records has announced a May 29 release date for The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore, a new music compilation featuring songs written exclusively for the collection by some of the best and brightest bands in punk rock. The set’s title is a nod to the co-founder and head of Lookout Records, the Bay Area label that introduced the world to bands like Green Day, Operation Ivy, Rancid and Screeching Weasel. “When Billie Joe [Armstrong, of Green Day] asked me to put together this compilation, my first reaction was to say ‘absolutely not,’” says Livermore. “I was too busy with other projects, and besides, I’d been saying for years that I was done with the music business and that people should take me out and shoot me if I ever showed any sign of wanting to get back into it.” Among those contributing cuts to the album are Mixtapes, the Dopamines, Mean Jeans, the Hextalls, Lipstick Homicide, Dear Landlord, City Mouse and Night Birds. Father Yod & the Source Family You probably haven’t given the question much thought, but do you know who opened the first health food restaurant in Los

Angeles? A communal group called the Source Family did in 1971, and their Source Restaurant on the Sunset Strip drew a clientele that included Beatle John Lennon, Frank Zappa and actress Julie Christie. But the story didn’t end at the lunch table; the Source Family had a spiritual leader named Father Yod, who had a Hollywood Hills mansion, a chauffeured Rolls Royce, 14 “spiritual wives” and his very own rock band. The music the neohippie tribe made was thought to be long-lost until recently, but Drag City Records this week released The Thought Adjusters, a 70-minute exercise in minimalist trippy-ness. And true to the era, you can even purchase the psychedelic adventure on vinyl. Torches: Heads Full of Rust For the past couple of years, psych-rock act Torches has been haunting the Echo, the Bootleg Theater and seemingly every other venue in town as it worked to grow a fervent fan base; now, the trio has just released a debut full-length album called Heads Full of Rust. “This record is about being confused, having lust, greed and searching for…something,” says Torches guitarist Azad Cheikosman. “It’s a relatable record in my book. We want to be able to connect with more people and share

experiences.” Torches will be sharing experiences at the Bootleg on June 2, at the Make Music Pasadena show on June 16 and at Casey’s Bar on June 22. Half Notes Ska legends the English Beat will be playing a show to benefit Doctors Without Borders in Agoura Hills on May 31. The concert takes place at the Canyon Club, and if you spring for V.I.P. tickets ($100) you’ll get to attend a private meet-andgreet with the band and be guaranteed seating at the otherwise general admission event. In other English Beat news, Shout! Factory is releasing The Complete Beat, a comprehensive 5-CD box set retrospective on July 10. She’s performing in New York and Europe this month but L.A.’s Simone White has just released her Silver Silver album featuring guests Thao, Andrew Bird and Victoria Williams. Expect the hypnotic songstress to play locally again sometime this summer. Rapper Keon B and producer Blair Taylor, both 21-years-old and collectively known as Speakers, have released a debut E.P. called New Frequency. June tour dates will be announced shortly at speakersmusic.com.

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Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer! Here are the books you’ll want to toss in your beach bag. Perfect Pops is full of creative ideas for an ideal summer snack.

Summer readers come in all stripes – from those ambitious enough to tackle a classic to those hankering for nothing more than a lazy diversion to devour poolside.

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FOOD A great gift that you just might end up keeping for yourself, Perfect Pops by Charity Ferreira offers up 50 different recipes for extraordinary popsicles. My favorite: bourbon-peach pops. As our hunger for all things culinary continues to grow, Anne Willan’s The Cookbook Library hits the spot. Gorgeously illustrated and chock-full of recipes, stories, food history and more, this book is a wonderful addition to any existing collection and would be equally at home on a well appointed coffee table. The best food writer when it comes to practical recipes, Mark Bittman brings it home again with How to Cook Everything: The Basics. Even skilled cooks will appreciate the way he breaks down the simple egg. Pie it Forward by Gesine Bullock-Prado grabs you with the delectable cover, and holds you with its mouth-watering recipes. My favorite so far, the unbearably amazing pear and rhubarb cardamom custard pie, tastes both cozy and original in the best way possible. THRILLS AND CHILLS Now that you’ve devoured The Hunger Games trilogy and you’re feeling starved for the next best thing, along comes Graceling to fill the void. Fast-paced and scintillating, Kristin Cashore’s tale of Katsa, a girl able to kill a man with her bare hands, is spellbinding. If the monster-fication of Jane Austen and Abraham Lincoln weren’t enough for you, how about Jesus himself for a re-imagining? Seth Grahame-Smith’s Unholy Night boldly treads where few have dared go by retelling the world’s most famous story in a whole new, terrifying light. Summer is a perfect time for mystery, and What Dies in Summer by Tom Wright spins a great yarn. This story of ghosts, murder and innocence lost may just keep you up all night. HUMOR One of my favorites concepts, Schadenfreude, has finally become a book, written by Tim Lihoreau. This German word signifies a delight in others’ misfortunes, from a politician getting caught cheating to an actor putting a foot in his/her mouth –and it’s not just for Germans anymore. FICTION

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When Adam Gopnik, Meg Wolitzer and Ayelet Waldman tout a book, I for one sit up and take notice. Deborah Copaken Kogan’s The Red Book, an up-to-the-minute ensemble dramedy, does not disappoint. Thirty thousand babies were kidnapped and readopted to different families during Argentina’s dirty war. Perla, by Carolina De Robertis, tells the story of one of these children, now grown up and forced to confront the horrifying truths of her family. A big novel in the sense of ambitiously tackling the human condition, Michel Houellebecq’s The Map and the Territory is unforgettable. The story of an artist’s life, from soup to nuts, ends up illuminating us all. Peter Cameron’s Coral Glynn, an unexpected and surprisingly refreshing love story, starts in an unassuming manner and captures the reader as if by accident. Set in 1950s England, which feels as far off and far away as Mars, this novel will appeal to the romantic in everyone. A perfect next role for Jennifer Lawrence, Once Upon a River’s heroine, Margo Crane, mixes beauty and toughness to perfection. Bonnie Jo Campbell’s tale of one girl coming into her own against the odds is incandescent. MEMOIR Moshe Kasher’s surprisingly funny tale of survival goes full throttle in Kasher in the Rye. This coming of age autobiography recounts the harrowing life of a boy whose troubles begin at the age of 4, and only descend further into drugs, gangs and guns. Finally, a book to rival The Liar’s Club! Jeanette Winterson’s Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal merges fantastic storytelling with riveting tales to absolute perfection.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL Perfect for history buffs, Americana lovers and humorists, The Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1, now in paperback, illuminates perhaps our greatest writer like never before. Politicos will revel in E.J. Dionne Jr.’s Our Divided Political Heart. This exploration of what it means to be an American today uses the past and present to try to come to terms with the current, seemingly unbreachable divide between right and left. GIRL TIME A perfect gift for anyone who’s been recently dumped, Chrissie Manby’s Getting Over Mr. Right provides a shoulder to cry on. Our heroine Ashleigh Prince, recently jettisoned on Facebook, must pick up the pieces, and we get to live vicariously through her painfully funny journey. Mixing a Jane Austen quality with distinct India flair, Anne Cherian’s The Invitation is pure delight. This tale of nostalgia and ambition centers around a graduation party that reunites old friends who may or may not have lived up to each others’ expectations. BLOG-TO-BOOK An increasingly popular phenomenon, the blogger-turnedpublished author is cheering in its populism. Jenny Lawson’s Let’s Pretend This Never Happened lives up to the hype and more with her funny, “mostly true” tale of a mostly abnormal life. Living many women’s dream, Eloisa James moves her family to France and tells the true tale in Paris in Love. Bursting with tidbits of family life turned upside down, this memoir reads like everyone’s favorite daydream. GRAPHIC NOVELS

NON-FICTION Like Malcolm Gladwell, Jonah Lehrer takes science and sociology from the mundane to the sublime. The author’s latest book, Imagine, delves into the incredibly rich world of the creative brain with spectacular results. Like Buzz Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights, Welcome to Utopia gets right under the skin of small town life. Karen Valby writes with perception and sensitivity, exploring what it means to be an American today.

One of my favorite new genres, the graphic memoir, reaches new heights of greatness with Alison Bechdel’s Fun House. This story of a family, fraught with secrets, shame and miscellaneous oddities, crackles with insight. The Art of Daniel Clowes traces the cartoonist’s career, from childhood superhero drawings to graphic novel superstardom with Ghost World. Most fascinating are the peeks inside Clowes’s work methods, with pictures of real life items that served as inspiration, unused ideas, character sketches and more. –Mike Sebastian

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in Starz’s Willa Ford leaps from singing sensation to television star. Dove Shore

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Willa Ford dyed her hair red for her role on “Magic City.”

You may remember Willa Ford as the sexy blonde singer who belted out the hit “I Wanna Be Bad” back in 2001 – well she’s back, and she may not be blonde anymore, but her latest endeavor is as sexy as ever. The now 31-year-old plays Janice Michaels in the Starz Network original series “Magic City,” which has been receiving critical acclaim. She certainly made a memorable impression with her entrance on the show, appearing in the pilot in a rather compromising position –let’s just say she’s in the passenger seat of a vehicle doing something rather naughty to the driver. Yet, Ford – who is married to retired NHL player Mike Modano – seems unfazed by the racy nature of her role, which has included nudity in other episodes. “As an actor you don’t even think twice about it,” she explains. “There’s nudity, but when the writing is so good and the scenes are so good, you don’t even realize there’s nudity.” The series takes place in 1959 Miami Beach, when Havana has just come under Castro’s control. The show exposes the seedy underbelly hidden beneath the flashy and glamorous exterior of one of Miami’s elite families, who run the high-end Miramar Playa hotel. Janice first appears as one of the hotelier’s son’s many lovers, but her role has been changing and expanding as the series goes on. “It started as a really quick character, and they started twisting and turning her more into the drama that’s happening,” says Ford. “We don’t know a lot about her yet, but she is a wild, red-headed child that still has a conscience, but doesn’t really apologize for much.” Ford has had the opportunity to work along with the show’s creator, Mitch Glazer, to further develop her character. “It’s very important to find the character and where they’re coming from: who is she, what’s happened in her life to make her like this, what’s her job, does she have a job, is she rich, is she poor? All these decisions have to be made,” she explains. “It’s fun creating

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a character that’s still sort of evolving.” It seems only fitting that a woman who burst on the scene singing about how she wanted to be a bad girl is now playing one on TV.

“I don’t know if I want to go to this place where I’m playing to 40,000 people again. I really love creating music, and so I feel like I’m going to slowly create, and feel it out and see where my heart wants to go when it comes to music.” “I think her lack of filter is fun,” she admits. “It’s fun to see where she’s going to go next, because she could just as quickly do something that’s going to get her killed as something that could [help her] work her way to the top.”

A native of Florida – the setting for the show – Ford knew immediately that this was a project she wanted to be involved in. “I obviously missed that entire era, but this is stuff my mom and grandparents remember really well,” she explained. “Back then it was so dirty money and everybody got away with everything.” Glazer seemed intent on having her be a part of it as well. She was cast, and a week later she was flown to Miami to meet with him. “He was like, ‘You’re beautiful, I loved your tape, we’re dying your hair red,’” she said of their initial meeting. “I was like, holy crap, that’s a big move right there!” Ford said that when she first dyed her hair the bold hue, some found her to be unrecognizable. “People who have known me for years have no clue who I am sometimes, it takes a minute before realizing it’s me!” However, she is fully embracing her new look. “Overall, people told me to keep it,” she said. “I think this color works for me; I think I’m going to keep it for a while.” So does the newly redheaded beauty have any plans to make a musical comeback? “I absolutely do, but I don’t know in what venue,” she explains. “I don’t know if I want to go to this place where I’m playing to 40,000 people again. I really love creating music, and so I feel like I’m going to slowly create, and feel it out and see where my heart wants to go when it comes to music.” Whatever path her music takes, Ford is sure that what she comes out with will have more of an emphasis on her vocal ability than the pop-dance hits she was known for during the era of Britney Spears and boy bands. “I feel sad sometimes when people think that every pop artist that came out [during that time] couldn’t sing, because some of us were really good singers,” she laments. “I’d want to do something to really showcase that, rather than just dancing around.” While her return to the music charts is still in the works, in the meantime, you can catch Ford Friday nights at 10 p.m. on Starz’s “Magic City.” Campus Circle 5.24.12 - 6.6.12

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WHAT’SHAPPENING All the cool places to go and fun things to do.

THUR • MAY 24 Festivals 14th Annual Los Angeles Salsa Congress Westin Bonaventure Hotel 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles mysalsacongress.com

A celebration of music, dancing and workshops with incredible talent from 40 countries. The largest international salsa event of the year includes performances by GRAMMY® winner Oscar D’Leon on Friday and two-time GRAMMY® winner Luis Enrique on Saturday.

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THEATER “Re-Animator: The Musical” is a far cry from your typical theater-going experience.

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When Thursday, May 24, 2012-Sunday, May 27, 2012 Lightning in a Bottle Oak Canyon Ranch 5305 Santiago Canyon Dr., Irvine lightninginabottle.org Music, performances, inspiring art, yoga and meditation classes, sustainability workshops, clothing and craft vending, tasty organic foods, camping and much more to start your summer off right. The festival opens Thursday the 24th for camp set-up and early arrivals. When Thursday, May 24, 2012-Sunday, May 27, 2012 Times Thurs. 2 p.m.-midnight; Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Film Reservoir Dogs & Natural Born Killers Double Feature Drink-Along Downtown Independent 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles brownpapertickets.com/event/243151 Alcohol can only enhance Quentin Tarantino and Oliver Stone’s stylistic violence and witty banter, right? When Friday, May 25, 2012 Times Doors at 7 p.m. Prices $10 advance (includes first drink)

Re-Animator: The Musical Hayworth Theatre 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles reanimatorthemusical.com

A fun-filled extravaganza of music, food and fun with all proceeds donated to the Love Never Fails World Charity.

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SAT• MAY 26 Festivals 39th Annual Topanga Days Topanga Community House Fair Grounds 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga topangadays.com Live music on three stages, food & beverages, clothing, jewelry & art by local artisans and a variety of environmentally conscious products and services. When Saturday, May 26, 2012-Monday, May 28, 2012 Times 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Prices $20 Fiesta Hermosa fiestahermosa.com The “largest arts & crafts fair in SoCal” features two stages of live entertainment, 270 vendor booths, a beer & wine garden and a food court, which offers 18 different kinds

of ethnic food choices. Located at Redondo Beach Avenue & Manhattan Beach Boulevard. When Saturday, May 26, 2012-Monday, May 28, 2012 Times 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices Free Parties LA en Vivo Block Party L.A. Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles lalive.com Latin music superstars Juanes, Don Omar and Julion Alvarez will headline the best in Latin music, TV, sports, food and overall entertainment for this unforgettable fiesta. When Saturday, May 26, 2012-Monday, May 28, 2012 Times 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Prices Free Dance Los Angeles Ballet: NextWave LA Broad Stage 1310 11th St., Santa Monica losangelesballet.org Four world premieres! Acclaimed Southern California choreographers Kitty McNamee, Sonya Tayeh, Stacey Tookey and Josie Walsh will thrill audiences. LAB’s commitment to new works continues... When Saturday, May 26, 2012-Sunday, May 27, 2012 Times Sat. at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Prices 20% off w/ student ID Film Street Food Cinema Exposition Park 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles streetfoodcinema.com Watch movies on the largest outdoor movie screen on the west coast, plus live music and the best food trucks in L.A. every Saturday night in the summer. Movies include Mission Impossible 4, Avatar, Twilight and Bridesmaids. When Saturday, May 26, 2012-Saturday, September 1, 2012 Times Gates at 5:30 p.m., Movie at 8:30 p.m. Prices $10

SUN • MAY 27 Film Grease Hollywood Forever

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Festivals JazzReggae Festival UCLA 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles jazzreggaefest.com The Roots, Bobby Womack, Shaggy, Don Carlos, Collie Buddz and more will be performing at the UCLA Intramural Field, which annually hosts some of the most prominent musicians in jazz, hip-hop, soul and reggae. When Sunday, May 27, 2012-Monday, May 28, 2012 Times Noon Prices Tix start @ $29 Theater The Lake Show 3 Clubs 1123 Vine St., Los Angeles brownpapertickets.com/event/249489 Attention basketball-loving theater fans! When the Los Angeles Lakers’ candy-addicted goofball Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, he fought back tears live on ESPN. His former teammate, alpha dog Kobe Bryant, acted like he didn’t even exist. Ugh, break ups are the worst. But one-act break-up plays about the Lakers brought to you by The Collectin? Come drink and see what happens with Kobe and Lamar in Chloe Searcy’s new play. When Sunday, May 27, 2012 Times 8 & 10 p.m. Prices $5

MON • MAY 28 Sports $1 Dodger Dog Night Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com Save some room for some of the worldfamous hot dogs when L.A. takes on Milwaukee. When Monday, May 28, 2012 Times 5:10 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $10

WED • MAY 30 Comedy Doug Benson’s Movie Interruption: John Carter The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles cinefamily.org Doug and his friends chill on the front row couches, mics in hand (“Mystery Science Theatre 3000”-style), and say whatever hilarious thing pops into their heads while the movie unfolds onscreen. When Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Times 7:30 p.m. Prices $14 Theater Jeremy Lin... The Musical: A Journey to

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LinSanity Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles brownpapertickets.com/event/245177 A fun-filled extravaganza of music, food and fun with all proceeds donated to the Love Never Fails World Charity. When Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Times 8 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $20

the name of the duo was going to be Sexy Dudes, she replied that she was LMFAO. With special guests Far East Movement, the Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simmons and Natalia Kills. When Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Times 7 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $29.50

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FRI • JUNE 1 Exhibits Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit Hollywood Museum 1660 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles thehollywoodmuseum.com The exhibit includes the million-dollar dress Monroe wore on her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio; costumes and accessories from Some Like It Hot and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; the legendary “red velvet” nude photographs shot by Tom Kelly and more. Highlighting the exhibit will be neverbefore-seen photos by world-renowned photographer George Barris, who shot the last pictures of Monroe while collaborating on a book at the time of her death 50 years ago. When Friday, June 1, 2012-Sunday, September 2, 2012 Times Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices $15

SAT • JUNE 2 Comedy Nerdist Podcast Live Club Nokia 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles clubnokia.com The Nerdist Podcast Live show includes both a live taping of the popular podcast and, before the taping, standup comedy performances by hosts Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray and Matt Mira. When Saturday, June 2, 2012 Times 8:30 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $10 w/ student ID

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6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles cinespia.org/calendar The exterior Rydell scenes, including the basketball, baseball and track segments, were shot at Venice High School while the Rydell interiors, including the high school dance, were filmed at Huntington Park High School. When Sunday, May 27, 2012 Times 8:30 p.m. Prices $10

WED • JUNE 6 Music The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles nederlanderconcerts.com Based on one of the most popular and

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Wizards and those aspiring to be can pick up one-of-a-kind items at the Wizard Crafts Faire over Memorial Day Weekend.

Wizard Crafts Faire Whimsic Alley 5464 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles whimsicalley.com Not only will there be unique and magical wares from craftsmen and artisans from throughout Southern California, but there will also be fortune tellers, prizes, refreshments and more.

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Festivals 15th Annual SoRo Community Festival soronc.org/events/sorofest2012 Located on S. Robertson Boulevard, between Cattaraugus and Beverlywood Streets (just north of Hamilton High School and the 10 Freeway), the festival will include ethnic food, a live music stage and lots of exciting artist and vendor booths. Plus this year, the SoRo Festival will feature an exciting variety of Los Angeles’ hottest gourmet food trucks. When Sunday, June 3, 2012 Times 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices Free

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TUES • JUNE 5 Music LMFAO & The Party Rock Crew Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles lmfaomusic.com When SkyBlu’s grandmother found out

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Theater The Addams Family The Pantages 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles broadwayla.org This macabre new musical comedy was created by “Jersey Boys” authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (“The Wild Party”), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (“Jersey Boys”) and Olivier Award-winning director/ designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (“Shockheaded Peter”) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks. When Tuesday, June 5, 2012-Sunday, June 17, 2012 Prices Tix start @ $25

beloved video game series of all time, the concert features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda” franchise. When Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Times 8 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $40 Video Games Live Nokia Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles nokiatheatrelalive.com Live musical performances from the hottest video games. When Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Times 8 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $25 Campus Circle 5.24.12 - 6.6.12

FOOD: REVIEW

IS STRONG CONTENDER FOR TITLE OF Meat-lovers (and food-

Go Burger offers a variety of gourmet burger options.

lovers in general) must pay a visit to this Hollywood restaurant. BY TAYLOR LIPTAK

Going to GO Burger was single-handedly the absolute best burger experience I have ever had, and probably ever will have, in my life. I’m almost nervous to recount my evening because I’m not sure if my words can do it justice, but I’ll give it a shot. GO Burger is located on a prime corner at Sunset and Vine, with floor-to-ceiling windows for ample Hollywood peoplewatching. Inside, the décor is modern yet cozy, with clean, sleek lines, comfy booths and dim lighting. I was very grateful for these last two things. I came with a friend, and although it was only two of us, we picked a huge booth, which ended up being a great call simply because we needed a large table to accommodate the massive spread of dishes we got to try. The dim lighting came in handy to hide our shameful gluttony. The staff members are all absolutely amazing. They treat customers like friends, and provide some of the most exceptional service I have ever had in L.A. They are constantly smiling and check on you often, but aren’t annoying about it. You probably want to hear about the food, too. I read the mouth-watering menu online beforehand, so I was already very excited. As soon as I sat down though, I overheard a man a couple of tables over say, upon biting into his burger, that this was the best burger he had ever had. My excitement level shot up a million points. After perusing the menu for a couple minutes, our waitress offered a few suggestions and we went from there. First came a round of appetizers: fried dill pickles with paprika-ranch dipping sauce, maple-chipotle chicken wings, and creamy spinach and artichoke dip. Honestly, they could have stopped there because we could have easily made a meal out of all of that. My favorite was the pickles. I’m biased, because I have an unnatural obsession with pickles, but the crisp, battered, tangy pickle chips with the creamy, spicy sauce were so novel to me, and I now have an even deeper obsession with pickles knowing that they can be fried with beautiful results. My friend’s favorite was the spinach dip, which came piping hot and covered with a golden layer of cheese. Not to be ignored though were the wings.

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They had the perfect balance between sticky and crispy, and the chicken was very tender. The maple-chipotle flavor was very unique: you got the sweetness from the maple first, and then a sneaky burn from the chipotle afterwards. They were served with a cooling blue cheese sauce that was much more refined than a typical gloppy dressing, and it was a very nice complement to the spicy wings. I almost forgot about our burgers and got giddy all over again when our entrees came out. My roommate ordered the “Ultimelt,” which came with caramelized onions and bacon, served between two rye and Gruyere grilled cheese sandwiches instead of a bun. I had one of their special menu items: the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Burger. This one also came with bacon and caramelized onions, as well as a fried macaroni and cheese patty on top of the beef patty. We went halvsies so we could each try both of them. A bite of the Ultimelt sent me to a very good place, but a bite of the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Burger pushed me straight to paradise, heaven, nirvana, or wherever the most wonderful fate lies. The Ultimelt was very good, and serving it between two grilled cheese sandwiches made it special, but quite honestly, I don’t know that the rye bread was the best choice. I love rye, but I think the flavor of the bread overwhelmed the flavor of the burger. I think I would like it much better if it were on sourdough or another milder bread. Aside from that, the patty was cooked perfectly, and the salty bacon was lovely paired with the sweet caramelized onions. The Ultimelt was also standing next to some very stiff competition. The glorious Mac ‘n’ Cheese Burger was undoubtedly the best burger I have ever had. Like the Ultimelt, it had a perfectly cooked patty and that awesome onion and bacon thing going on, but topping it off with the fried macaroni and cheese took it to a whole new level. Additionally, the bun was more traditional and served its purpose well without stealing the spotlight. But what’s a burger without fries? At GO Burger, the amazing burgers have no problem being independent, but that did not stop us from trying a few of their different fry varieties. Aside from the “Skinny Fries” that are standard with the burgers, we also got

to try their Duck Fat Fries and Truffle Fries. The Duck Fat Fries were thick-cut steak fries which, I imagine, were fried in duck fat, giving them a depth of flavor that one can’t quite put a finger on but keeps you reaching for more. The tangy tarragon dipping sauce was the perfect foil to the rich fries. The truffle fries were thin-cut, and tucked under a feathery coating of finely grated Parmesan, which I imagined to be a blanket made by angels. No sauce was needed on this marvelous creation because the truffle stands alone beautifully. Last but not least, we had dessert. After all of this food, ordering shakes was entirely unnecessary, but it was definitely the right choice. GO Burger is famous for their spiked shakes. My biggest regret in life is that I was born just a few weeks too late, as my 21st birthday is right around the corner. I had to settle for a kid-friendly shake, but it was still one of the best milkshakes I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. I had the Mocha Mudslide with coffee ice cream, Oreo cookies and chocolate syrup, topped with luscious whipped cream that flirted with being a mousse. My friend had the Monkey Business, with chocolate ice cream, peanut butter and bananas, topped with chocolate whipped cream, which floored me. I wish I could put that chocolate whipped cream on everything. The milkshakes were the perfect thickness and made me feel like a little kid again (or maybe that was just because I was faced with yet another reminder of how not 21 I am). I ended my meal with the same giddy grin that I started it with, feeling the need to curl into a ball and pass out in a foodinduced coma, but also wishing that I could rewind a couple hours and experience it all again. Everything at GO Burger was absolutely phenomenal. The staff treated us like royalty, and every dish was decadent and utterly singular. I give my very highest compliments to the chef and everyone at GO Burger for creating the ultimate dining experience. GO Burger is located at 6920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information visit goburger.com

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FOODIECORNER

Freshly squeezed juice fuels healthy lifestyles Ralph Lauer/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Juicing is the latest health craze.

Whether you are trying to be healthier, or just like your fruits and veggies in a glass, juicing is as popular as ever in the Valley. These days juicing devotees, fueled by food documentaries and social media, are creating juices that mix sweet tasting pineapple with the robust flavors of ginger and kale. And while it may not look appealing to everyone, it packs a taste and nutritional punch, experts say. “Juicing has become a quick and easy way to include nutrient-dense food in your diet,” says Becky Cantrell, healthy eating specialist at Whole Foods Market Fresno. Cantrell, who recently held a juicing demonstration at the Fresno store, says movies such as “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” have helped increase the interest in juicing. The movie tells the tale of an Australian man who shed 100 pounds and improved his health by going on a juicing diet. Also, social networking sites such as Pinterest are flooded with juicing recipes and photos. At Revive Cafe in downtown Fresno, Tara Hamilton has freshly pressed juices on her daily menu. The restaurant specializes in vegan and natural food recipes. She recommends people try a 20% to 30% mix of greens to 70% fruits and vegetables. She says people should also think

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about what type of juice they want to make before investing in a juicing machine. Some machines separate the juice from the fruit and vegetable fiber while others don’t. Hamilton likes the juice-only type, saying the body does not have to work as hard to process what you drink. Other people may need the extra fiber. Dietitian Lisa Herzig says that for diabetics, the fiber helps to avoid surges in blood sugar levels. “Food is medicine and when you put it in concentrated forms you do have to be careful, says Herzig, director of Fresno State’s Dietetics and Food Administration Program. Overall, Herzig says juicing provides the average person with the fruits and vegetables he or she is missing from the diet. “Fruits and vegetables are the two categories that people consume the least in their diets,” Herzig says. Tracy Stuntz’s attempts to kick her caffeine habit turned her on to juicing. She began by consulting her Facebook friends about what type of juicer to buy, got the “Big Book of Juices” by Natalie Savona and began creating her own concoctions. “The first couple of juices I made were pretty gross,” Stuntz says. “I just didn’t have the right mix of vegetables and fruit.” Stuntz has gotten considerably better over the last six weeks and can now whip up creations of her own. She makes good use of the produce she gets from T and D Willey Farms. And she recently combined sweet potatoes and orange juice. “It was surprisingly sweet,” she says. “It tasted just like a Creamsicle.”

Pineapple ginger smoothie • • • • •

1 bunch of kale, chopped and stem removed 1 whole pineapple, cored 1 lemon, peeled 1/4 piece of fresh ginger 3 Fuji apples, cored

Juice together the apples, then the kale. Add the lemon, ginger and pineapple. -- Becky Cantrell, Whole Foods

Follow your heart smoothie • • • •

4 navel oranges, peeled 8 carrots, washed and chopped 2 fresh beets, chopped 1/2 bunch of celery

Thirst-Quenching Sparkling Iced Tea

Satisfy your soda cravings with this bubbly and refreshing take on iced tea. BY SEAN MICHAEL BEYER As a kid, the rule was I couldn’t have a Coke until after noon, which goes to show that even back before all of the scientific evidence suggesting soda wasn’t all that good for us, my mom knew it was something that shouldn’t be abused. Of course, that didn’t mean that as a teen and adult I didn’t have my fill of the carbonated beverages. But in my infinite wisdom, I’ve tossed out the can of preservatives, salt, chemicals and artificial color (don’t get me started on “fake” sugars) for a healthier alternative: iced tea. And the recipe couldn’t be simpler. Start with your favorite brewed tea. Personally, I like sun tea, but any means of brewing will work. And here’s the secret: Brew it double strength. No, not to keep you up to study for a final, but because you’ll be diluting it with sparkling water and a little sweetener, courtesy of a splash of fresh juice. If you’re caffeinesensitive, try to avoid chemically decaffeinated varieties; instead, opt for a naturally stimulant-free herbal choice. You’ll get the look and feel of a soda, a little pick-me-up if you so desire, minus all of the not-from-this-earth ingredients, and me thinks you’ll never go back to soda again!

Recipe: • • •

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Up to one hour (depending on brew method) Yield: 4-5 glasses

Ingredients: • • • • •

1/2 gallon brewed unsweetened tea (double the amount of tea, but not the water) 1/2 gallon sparkling water (unflavored is best) 1/3 cup fresh juice (unsweetened is best), or more to taste Ice cubes Fresh mint and/or lemon for garnish, optional

Directions: Brew your tea, using twice the amount of tea as recommended. Once done, remove the tea bags and allow to cool to room temperature. Fill a one gallon pitcher or container halfway with ice. Next, pour in your juice. Any juice will work, even lemonade. You can use more juice if you really like it sweet, but I prefer just a hint. Then, slowly pour in your sparkling water, followed by your tea. Give it a couple of stirs to combine and you’re ready to go. Fill a large glass half way with ice, pour in your sparkling tea, garnish with a sprig of mint, or maybe a slice of lemon, and enjoy!

Sean Michael Beyer is a freelance writer, graphic artist and The Guerrilla Culinarian. Recipe suggestions, comments, feedback: food.editor@campuscircle.net

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recipe

By Robert Rodriguez

This iced tea recipe is a healthy alternative to soda.

Note: If making it for just yourself or to keep it carbonated longer, combine only the juice and tea and keep the sparkling water sealed tight. When you’re thirsty, add ice to your glass, fill it half full of sparkling water and the rest with your tea and juice combo.

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FOOD: TRUCKS

Canter’s THE Frysmith Delicatessen Truck TRUCKS MAKES FRIES brings the l.a. THE MAIN COURSE This gourmet food truck puts the staple to you side dish on center stage. The city’s most famous pastrami sandwich goes mobile.

BY TAYLOR LIPTAK

Chicken Sweet Po’ fries

Canter’s Deli has been a Los Angeles icon since 1931, serving signature deli items and baked goods 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With 81 years of sandwich-making experience under their belt, they most definitely know what they’re doing. I have personally never been to one of their brick and mortar establishments, and to be perfectly honest, being new to Los Angeles, I hadn’t even heard of Canter’s Deli when I saw their truck. I had heard a lot of hype about their food though, and one day I had the great pleasure of trying it myself. As I looked over the menu, I could tell things were going to go well. The first thing I saw was that underneath the heading “Sandwiches” was the word “with.” I love when things come with other things. I don’t care what it is –chips, dipping sauce, some sort of salad, whatever. After “with” came “pickles.” They had me right there. I love pickles. But wait, there’s more. Next came “&.” Pickles and something else? Is this real life? Following the “&” was your choice of coleslaw or potato salad. You get to pick! Incredible. All of this excitement, and I haven’t even gotten to the actual menu items yet. I picked the first thing, or else I would have been there all day: “Pastrami.” That’s all it said. No explanations, no apologies, just “Pastrami.” I ordered it with the suggested rye bread and opted in for mustard. I even decided to pay fifty cents extra so I could try both the coleslaw and the potato salad. I sat down and unpacked my bag of wonders. I removed the lids from the coleslaw and potato salad, unwrapped my precious pickle spears, and last, unveiled the sandwich. I let the anticipation build, first tasting the coleslaw and the potato salad: traditional and unassuming which I appreciated. They were slightly sweet, slightly tangy, held no surprises and were comfortingly delicious. Next came the pickle. It was so perfect. Crispy, not too juicy but not dry, and it tasted like it was pickled in a unique house blend of spices. As for the sandwich, I would love to bask in its simple glory every day. The bread was a soft, chewy Jewish rye, spotted with floral fennel seeds. Even the crust was memorable: sprinkled with corn meal and more fennel seeds so that you see what you’re getting yourself into. It wasn’t crunchy or invasive, but still tougher than the rest of the bread so that it added some textural interest. Underneath the bread was a lathering of yellow mustard, which is the only condiment needed on this sandwich. Finally, we have the pastrami. Layer upon layer of thinly sliced, tender, smoky, juicy, briny, almost buttery beef, piled high on rye. Bites of rich sandwich punctuated with a cleansing forkful of slaw or potato salad and a nibble of pickle made for lunchtime perfection. Needless to say, my experience was sublime. I am now a firm believer in Canter’s fare, and can’t wait to check out their storefront to find out what other wonders I might behold.

On the Frysmith truck, french fries are not a side dish. They never have to play second fiddle to a burger, and ketchup is entirely unnecessary. On this truck, fries are the main course, the lead role, the headliner. How does Frysmith pull that off? By taking twice-fried Kennebec potatoes and topping them with a multi-cultural combination of ingredients that come together to create a major flavor party. I generally like to be pretty healthy, or at least keep up that facade, and I had some major qualms about eating a big plate of loaded french fries for lunch. I had heard that Frysmith is amazing, but it just felt so wrong! One day when Frysmith was on campus at UCLA, I had just been destroyed by a midterm and sought some solace. I don’t usually eat my feelings, and I’m not condoning doing so, but every once in awhile, a french fry truck rolls in when you are feeling vulnerable and sweeps you away with their fried, cheesy delights. I gave into the temptation with some trepidation and an exciting tingle of guilt, and got in line. I was so torn between the menu items that I almost didn’t even get anything. That’s a lie, actually. I was so torn I almost got multiple things, but my wallet dictated otherwise. With options like beef chili with notes of chocolate and beer, or kimchi and pork, or shawarma-marinated steak with caramelized onions and poblano chilies, I was in a major predicament. I ultimately chose the Chicken Sweet Po fries: free-range chicken in a tomatillo-tamarind sauce over sweet potato fries topped with jack cheese and cashews. As I waited anxiously for my fries, I couldn’t help but notice how exceptionally friendly the staff were. Despite how busy they were, they took time to chat with customers and provide exemplary service, which I really appreciated. When I got my plate, I’m pretty sure an involuntary grin spread over my face as I took in the mound of goodness in front of me. I sat down under a tree, figured out my plan of attack, and dug in. These are definitely fries that you need to eat with a fork. Normally opposed to such behavior, which I regard with as much disdain as I do eating pizza with a fork and knife, I realized there was simply no other way. If I used my hands, it would just not be cute. When I took my first bite, I realized that there was not one thing in this world that I would rather be eating right at that moment. Cheese, crisp sweet potato fries, and tender, flavorful chicken swept me away in a wave of culinary comfort nirvana. After a couple more bites, I also thought about how happy I was that I didn’t have to share with anyone. How sad is that? Borderline, if not full-blown, pathetic. But I do not care. They were so wonderful. All of the flavors went together so beautifully. They were vibrant, yet nothing was overwhelming. I have an obsession with sweet and salty flavors, as well as textural pairings of creamy and crunchy, and these fries were most obliging to that. Sweet fries, salty tomatillo-tamarind sauce, creamy cheese and crunchy cashews made for the “Cirque du Soleil” of lunches –beautiful, unexpected, and unforgettable…and I’ve never even seen “Cirque du Soleil.” If you’re not convinced yet, I throw up my hands. Just trust me and eat Frysmith.

To find out when the Canter’s truck will is rolling your way, follow them on Twitter @CantersTruck.

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SPORTS: BEER PONG

From Maryland college campuses to Vegas…

Beer Pong goes pro By Sam Spiegelman

Capital News Service (MCT)

Beer pong is played professionally on both a national and international level.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — After Austin Lanham injured his knee playing rugby at the University of Maryland in 2004, he devoted his attention to another big “sport” on college campuses. Not football or basketball, but beer pong. What started as a simple drinking game requiring players to throw ping pong balls into cups of beer has become increasingly professionalized over the last decade, with international player rankings and a World Series in Las Vegas. Lanham is one of Maryland’s best beer pong professionals, ranked second in the state by the National Beer Pong League. “Beer pong was the only thing I could do for a year,” said Lanham, of Baltimore. “The game that I started playing in college — that’s all I had for a year.” Beer pong is a simple game, a critical feature since players often participate while drunk. Opposing teams of two line up across a long table, with cups of beer arranged in a pyramid pattern on the table. The teams take alternating turns, attempting to land a ball in an opponent’s cup. If they sink one, their opponents must drink the contents of the cup. If a team loses all six cups, they lose the match and must drink the contents of their opponents’ remaining cups. Like many professional beer pongers, Lanham now plays with water instead of beer to keep sharp during matches. Drinking alcohol during professional matches is allowed, but not required. Lanham didn’t start out playing with water. He honed his game as an undergrad at Bucknell University, where his fraternity played a lot of beer pong. “Beer pong was my social outlet,” Lanham said. “I lived and died with beer in my cups.” He devoted a lot of time to the game and, when he turned 21, he started playing in tournaments at bars. “I just found that I was never really losing,” he said. “I was beating everyone I’d play.” After coming to the University of Maryland to obtain a grad-

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uate degree, he tore his ACL playing rugby. With rugby out of the picture, he devoted his time to improving his beer pong skills. After graduation, he got more serious, setting up the Maryland Beer Pong league with a former roommate in 2005. “We started Maryland Beer Pong because we wanted to compete, and there wasn’t any real way of competing with people at a high level,” Lanham said. “Once we started (Maryland) Beer Pong, and at the state level I was beating everyone — that’s when I got the idea that I was pretty good.” The league thrived because it welcomed everybody, with little athletic skill required. “There’s nothing that separates a great player from a mediocre player from a physical standpoint. It’s something everyone can do,” Lanham said. More than 2,900 beer pong teams have played in the league since it formed in 2005. Maryland Beer Pong has year-round leagues. Each league lasts six to 10 weeks and culminates with tournaments, including a statewide one. The league competition has helped put seven Maryland players in the top 51 of the international beer pong rankings. “Getting that confidence that you can succeed at a high level, getting that experience, knowing how to play in a tournament, knowing how to carry yourself, having the support of other great players from your area — that’s why Maryland keeps doing well on the national stage,” he said. Jordan McAllister, fourth in the country in the National Beer Pong rankings, is the highest-rated player from Maryland. Right behind him at fifth is Lanham, followed by Sean Foster (8), Deryck Weaver (27), Bunky Weichert (32), Ryan McAllister (41) and Adam Darvick (51). In the early days of Maryland Beer Pong, players said it offered a nice balance of competition and fun. That changed with the creation of the World Series of Beer Pong in 2006. The shot at winning an international competition — which now has a first prize

of $50,000 — convinced players to take the game more seriously. The World Series of Beer Pong is the sport’s ultimate stage. The first World Series took place in January 2006, when 80 teams from the United States and Canada competed for a $10,000 prize. During the 2010 tournament, more than 500 teams, including players from 46 different states and nine countries, battled for the crown and a $50,000 prize. The competition is intense. The best player in a group of friends is likely to be an average player at best at the World Series, Lanham said. “Everybody thinks they’re amazing at beer pong. It’s not until (they) play against players that are actually good that they realize that may not be the case,” Lanham said. It takes years of experience and serious competition to compete on a national or international stage. There’s an official table and official rules. Lanham finished fifth during his first World Series in 2006. “It’s not like other sports like football or wrestling where you get in the moment, you get your adrenaline going. Beer pong is a lot different than that. There’s a very fine line between missing a shot and hitting it. Close doesn’t count. You can get rattled, and you can get in your own head,” he said. Also unlike other sports, there’s no decline in performance as you get older. He boasts a 121-45 record, winning more than 72 percent of the time. At age 32, and married, Lanham remains at the top of his game. Sometimes his wife subs in as his partner. But for the most part, it’s still the same game he used to play on nine-foot tables at a Bucknell frat house. “When I was young and I didn’t have all of those responsibilities, it was a lot easier. … Everyone needs their hobbies, and I look at beer pong as a hobby that pays for itself,” he said. © 2012, Capital News Service. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Campus Circle 5.24.12 - 6.6.12

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Apple Grows Next iPhone Jonathan Takiff

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The new iPhone with have a larger screen than the 4S.

Been thinking about buying an iPhone? If screen size counts, you might want to hold off a bit. A 6th generation iPhone growing the panel to “at least 4 inches diagonally” is set to begin production in June. So reports “people familiar with the situation” blabbing to the Wall Street Journal, also first to slip that a new, smaller screen iPad is on the way this fall. (WSJ’s Walt Mossberg was thisclose to Apple founder Steve Jobs.) Apple had a great first quarter of sales for the iPhone, selling 35.1 mlliion units world wide. But that figure was boosted by newly opened markets like little ol’ China. Here in the U.S., Verizon and ATandT were reporting a downturn in iPhone sales, with especially heated competition from all those different and larger screened Android phones from Samsung, HTC, etc. which collectively outsell the iPhone. The WSJ reports Apple’s new display will be supplied by LG, Sharp and Japan Display (a new joint-venture of Sony, Hitachi and Toshiba.) That seemingly puts the kabosh on a recent story that a flexible, non-breakable OLED screen would be part of the next iPhone package, as Samsung is leading in that tech innovation. Korea Times said Samsung is gearing up for mass production with “huge” orders for the flexi-display. The publication speculated Apple could be at the front of the line. Might the iPhone 5 (or whatever it’s called) screen grow to as big as 4.5 inches? That would put it nose-to-nose with popular phones like the Samsung Galaxy S II, which once seemed grossly oversized next to the iPhone but now seems more naturally “hand sized” (unlike the still weird to call on 5.3 inch Samsung Galaxy Note) Still, I’m thinking Apple will stick with a more modest uptick from its long-standard 3.5 inch display to a 4 incher. That screen size could be integrated cosmetically into a tapered edge (not square sided) package barely bigger and maybe even lighter than the current iPhone 4S, thus providing more of an Apple “magic” trick. ©2012, The Philadelphia Daily News. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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