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contributors NATE FRIZZELL

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Raised in Riverside, Nate took up residence in Los Angeles to pursue a professional art career, all the while the golden state’s influence can be seen reverberating through his work. Using both highly rendered images and softer graphic design elements, Frizzell weaves images we all can see ourselves being a part of.

Editor-in-Chief Jessica Koslow editor.chief@campuscircle.net

Managing Editor Yuri Shimoda managing.editor@campuscircle.net

Film Editor Jessica Koslow film.editor@campuscircle.net

Art Director Alance Ward Editorial Interns Jennifer Driessen, Lauren Rosenblum, Farnaz Youshei

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Contributing Writers Robert Axelrod, Lori Bartlett, Scott Bedno, Elsy Benitez, Jonathan Bautts, Sarah Michael Buzzelli, Erica Carter, Frank

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Carulli, Richard Castaneda, Natasha Desianto, Gloria Dewalt, James Dusenberry, James Famera, Sandra

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Fernando, Josh Herman, Zach Hines, Joe Horton, Damons Huss, Jonathan Knell,

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Bennett, China Bialos, Zach Bourque,

Lucia, Ebony March, Angela Matano, Ryan

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McWhorter, Frederick Mintchell, Samantha

Samuel L. Jackson is one bad mother effin’ neighbor.

Ofole, Brien Overly, Sasha Perl-Raver, J. Poakwa, Bonnie Priever, Parimal Rohit, Fay Rose, Dov Rudnick, Mike Sebastian, Hannah Seligson, Henry Senecal, Connie Shao, Doug Simpson, David Tobin, Emmanuelle L. Troy, Ivan Villanueva, Kevin Wierzbicki, Anna Webber

Contributing Artists & Photographers Elsy Benitez, China Bialos, Nate Frizzell, Frohawk Two Feathers, Mercedes Helnwein, JoeX2, Jim Mahfood, Patrick McGilligan, Emmanuelle L. Troy, Anna Webber ADVERTISING Sean Bello sean.bello@campuscircle.net

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Dominic Cooper prepares for love.

9 TV TIME 10 SCREEN SHOTS 10 REVIEWS 10 DVD REVIEWS 18 PROJECTIONS

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NATE FRIZZELL GUIDE TO L.A. ART JOEX2 FROHAWK TWO FEATHERS PATRICK MCGILLIGAN JIM MAHFOOD MERCEDES HELNWEIN

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David Haar david.haar@campuscircle.net

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He was born in Chicago, but has lived in Los Angeles for eight years, with his wife. When not painting scenes of fictional history, and spinning stories of war and conquest, Two Feathers (born Umar Rashid) designs a line of sardonic T-shirts, called Eroisme, hip-hops under the alter ego HiFidel or improvises as Kent Cyclone. He is represented by Taylor De Cordoba in Culver City (www.taylordecordoba.com). —Heather Taylor

MERCEDES HELNWEIN With a deep fascination for visual arts and literature developing during childhood, Helnwein began to dedicate her time equally among the two. Her artwork has been exhibited all over Los Angeles, Berlin, Dublin and New York, and in 2008, Simon & Schuster published her first novel. Currently living in Ireland and Los Angeles, she’s working on a second book and video collaborations with her brother.

JOEX2 JoeX2 has been a heavy hitter on the graffiti scene for over 20 years. He continues to prove his unique style and vision comfortably situated between the fast track of superstardom and gully street artist. With his sold out collection of backpacks and luggage from JanSport earlier this year, his art has been in demand from the street to the shopping malls.

20 MY MORNING JACKET The word “no” doesn’t exist.

Assistants to the Publishers Sandra Fernando, Frederick Mintchell

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JIM MAHFOOD Mahfood, aka Food One, is a muralist, comic book artist, painter, live art show rocker and drunken freestyler extraordinaire. He has been working professionally as an artist since 1997, amassing an impressive cult following across the globe. Mahfood is also a member of the prestigious new Artsprojekt community and can be seen rocking the live mural art at various hip-hop and funk shows around the country.

PATRICK MCGILLIGAN Patrick McGilligan lives and works in Santa Monica where he’s been the in-house artist for Vidiot’s for over a decade. He gets his inspiration from comics, movies and people on the bus. He enjoys eating a lot of bacon, drawing all night and sleeping ’til noon.

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JOE HORTON

AVERAGE JOES Toying Around with the Global War on Terror I’M WALKING THROUGH RITE AID WITH the sole purpose of buying some air fresheners for my car. I choose “outdoor scent” because that seems wholesome. I stop by the toy section and pick up a package lying on the floor. I notice only in passing that the G.I. Joe’s name is not, in fact, Joe but Major Jason Amerine. I half-laugh at the pun: Amerine. A-Marine? Nice one, Hasbro. It’s only when I look closer to see the very lifelike photo of Major Amerine adorning the plastic box cover that I begin to think something is amiss. No bulging muscles, no kick-ass eye patch, no burning flame-saber, no

faces and monikers like “Cobra” and “Stalker.” If Joe Horton violence among children is never to be outright encouraged, at least it was relegated to the backyard fantastical. Here, however, we have real American soldiers. The “America’s Army” Web site lists the biographies of the eight soldiers included in the series, and they are truly heroes all. All decorated with Bronze and Silver Stars and Distinguished Service Crosses. Catchy monikers are replaced with equally catchy odes to democracy: Major Amerine decrees

“There are no creepy villains for the heroes to battle – instead, kids are told that their enemy is the faceless threat of Terrorism on a Global Scale. It doesn’t matter who or where, really, if the label says Terrorist, they’re the enemy.”

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metal claw arms; none of the standard gimmicks that convince young patrons to purchase this soldier of fortune, this master of disaster. The major, as a matter of fact, is wearing his dress uniform and a tie. A collared shirt and a tie! Unheard of in G.I. Joe land, where any tie-wearing meant that this neck wasn’t bulging with enough sinewy arteries to stop the next garrote attack. “Featuring America’s Army,” the box reads. “Real Heroes: This ACTION FIGURE is of an actual soldier who has rendered distinguished service in the Global War on Terrorism.” Far be it from me to second-guess the U.S. Army. I certainly won’t go against the forcefully capitalized Global War on Terrorism. But I can’t help but feel seriously uncomfortable as I leave the store. Clearly, boys will be boys, and boys do love to play war with their soldiers. I don’t think it’s too grammatically picky to say, however, that there’s a big difference between war and War. The concept of small-w war isn’t new – the eternal sandbox struggle between good and bad, the guys with blonde hair and names like “Dirk” and “Jack Rattlesnake” gamely taking on (and always defeating mightily just before calls to wash up for dinner) evildoers who had animalistic

that “I will always place the mission first,” a Staff Sergeant Timothy Nein says, “I will never accept defeat.” After taking all of this in, I have to question the sense of this series. Yes, it is commendable to acknowledge our fighting men and women (though all the figures in this set are men), who are so often overlooked when they return to the country they risked

everything to preserve. But for children, impressionable, sponge-like children, doesn’t this start the indoctrination a bit early? There are no creepy villains for the heroes to battle – instead, kids are told that their enemy is the faceless threat of Terrorism on a Global Scale. It doesn’t matter who or where, really, if the label says Terrorist, they’re the enemy. Talk about the hard sell: if you’re told from the minimum toy-safety age of five or six that there’s a Global War on, how can you really be asked to differentiate between the sand in the sandbox and the deserts of Iraq? Can you be asked to disassociate the stark labels of Good and Evil found in the toy aisle from the vast and unending shades of gray that forever color real life? As far as I can tell, all of the eight soldiers included in the series are still alive. There has been, fortunately, no posthumous plastification. Their biographies online write in glowing terms about their service, the Army and the opportunities Uncle Sam provides. The online supplements also include fairly frank discussion of the realities of the War and the hardships endured by all of the men. For a well rounded, informed citizen of voting age, the action figure-biographyinformational dossier is a moving tribute to the men. Yet for children, who will read only the backing of the package, if anything at all, the message is that all soldiers live. The lasting impression is that soldiers perform bravely in causes that are worth fighting for, always win and are rewarded for their service with medals and action figures. It’s not like that. I wish it was. It’s a gross distortion of the realities of war –realities the Army knows all too well – fed to young boys who don’t know any better. If we as a country have learned nothing from the past five years, can we not finally realize that the cost of war is irredeemable and demands irrefutable evidence that the price paid is worth it? If honesty, as they say, is the first casualty of war, let our children not be the first victims of our dishonesty on aisle eight.

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public speech he’d have to deliver as Grey – an individual who could easily be a carbon copy of the Kennedys, Tony Blair or even Barack IT’S THE TALE OF A FASHION-FORWARD Obama – Cooper attended oratories in British socialite and her torrid affair with a parliament. He also took a closer look and charismatic politico. Director Saul Dibb takes discovered that he and his character really the prim and starchy period piece and injects aren’t that different, once you scratch the it with a nod to the present along with a touch surface. of smoldering sex in The Duchess. “I’d love to say that he’s extremely similar Keira Knightley stars as Georgiana, the to me in that he’s extremely Duchess of Devonshire. As a hard working while he’s teenager, this beautiful girl climbing up the was chosen by a haughty professional ladder and aristocrat (played by Ralph then was prepared to give it Fiennes) to be his wife and up for love. But I haven’t produce an heir to his done that to date, or yet, in family’s bloodline. However, my life,” says Cooper. the Duchess didn’t bank on As for accessing the the cruelness and sexual necessary emotion to deviance of her new convincingly portray a husband. Dominic Cooper as Charles Grey in man that hasn’t drawn a That’s when her affair The Duchess breath for centuries, with Charles Grey begins. Cooper went straight to the source ... sort of. British actor Dominic Cooper takes the reins “We had this wonderful gift of Amanda as the duchess’s paramour – a man that would Foreman’s book [Georgiana, Duchess of one day go on to become Prime Minister of Devonshire] to continually refer back to to get England. a real understanding of who these people While Cooper may be initially known for were.” his singing as the husband-to-be in Mamma Mia!, he delivers fantastic drama opposite The Duchess releases in select theaters Sept. 19. Knightley. To get a feel for the type of fiery

B Y S A S H A P E R L - R AV E R NEIL LABUTE ISN’T AFRAID OF CONTROversy, as anyone who’s seen his debut, In the Company of Men, can attest. His latest directorial effort, Lakeview Terrace, is a thriller that centers on issues of race, marriage and the abuse of power; gritty, complex topics LaBute had to address while maintaining the film’s PG-13 rating. “The MPAA is a tricky thing to work with,” LaBute offers, relaying that many of their requests would have significantly compromised the film he was trying to make. “It became a weird shuffling of material, and, along the way, interesting things happened.” When asked about the larger issues the film confronts, he’s unruffled. “For as much as we talk about race in this country, we don’t have that many films about it,” LaBute contends. “And the film is about it ostensibly because of who’s in it,” he says referring to Samuel L. Jackson as Abel, a hyper-controlling cop living

Director Neil LaBute confers with Samuel L. Jackson while filming Lakeview Terrace.

next door to newlyweds Chris and Lisa, played by Kerry Washington and Patrick Wilson, as an interracial couple Jackson disapproves of. “There are no scenes where we go ‘hey man, let’s talk about race,’” says LaBute. “It’s just there because of the nature of the dynamics.” As a director, LaBute was far more concerned with creating character believability. “We are complex people. I didn’t want [Jackson] to be just the Bad Guy. I wanted him to be a guy who kept making questionable choices and that could legitimately be made by anybody.” Jackson agrees: “I think [my character] has a definite point of view that he’s not afraid to express. He has a moral compass. It just goes another way.” Lakeview Terrace releases in theaters Sept. 19.

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cameras zoom in on poolside streaking sessions and double G implants, but the Olly girls say the show is all about “over exaggeration.” “The show is real. We play around, we have fun and we act stupid,” Shea says. “It’s a tanning job … how serious can you take it?” With its unquestioned focus on physical looks and dysfunctional professional behavior, “Sunset Tan” is

clearly intended to be a guilty pleasure for adults. Like any show, it has its fair share of fans and harsh critics alike. “There is always going to be a negative stigma attached to us [because of the show],” Huddleston says. “People think we’re dumb, blonde bimbos.” Before Season Two, the girls had a sports commentary show on Kush

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film TV that caught the eyes of oversexed teenage boys. They were also dubbed as two of the hottest girls on the Web by Maxim.com. Season Two of “Sunset Tan” airs Sundays at 10:30 p.m. on E! through Oct. 5.

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Holly Huddleston and Molly Shea were just a couple of 22-year olds working as promoters for the L.A. tanning salon when E! walked in and wanted to start a television show. “Molly and I went to the Christmas party, and they loved us,” Huddleston says. “They thought we were crazy.” The bubbly blonde girl duo loves the spotlight and will do just about anything to cause drama in the salon. They were famously fired (and rehired) after throwing a party in their boss’ home while he was away on business. “Sunset Tan” makes bank when the

Six Things You Didn’t Know About the Olly Girls: Favorite food Holly: Lobster Ravioli from Wolfgang Puck Molly: Depends on the day.

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Allen Ginsberg Howls In another cool twist of independent film, James Franco (Spider-Man films, Pineapple Express) is going to star as Allen Ginsberg, the infamous American poet in a film titled Howl, which is also the name of Ginsberg’s most famous work. The film also stars David Strathairn (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Alan Alda (The Aviator), Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), MaryLouise Parker (“Weeds”) and Paul Rudd (Knocked Up). The film will follow the effort of a prosecutor played by Strathairn to censor Ginsberg’s booklength poem, Howl, and the ensuing court battle. Nothing like a good courtroom movie! Ginsberg was an outspoken individual and addressed a lot of subjects that were considered obscene back in the ’50s. Ya know, stuff that even Howl for James Franco. today reduces the Republican Party to a bunch of uncomfortable giggling little children. It turns out that there’s also going to be some kind of animation involved to help tell the story. What’s so awesome about this is when you read about it, you can just tell that this film is being made out of the passion for Ginsberg’s work and the passion for filmmaking, not the desire to exploit Ginsberg and see how many suckers will buy tickets.

The Coen Brothers Get Serious And in closing, the kings of independent film are already starting to shoot their next film before their current film has even come out. Now that’s passion, folks. The magnificent Coen brothers are well into principle photography on A Serious Man. That’s funny, I didn’t give them rights to my life story. Just kidding. The film stars theater actor Michael Stuhlbarg as a physics professor whose life gets turned upside down in more ways than one, forcing him to consult with three Rabbis about what to do. Might not sound too exciting to someone whose favorite movies are Transformers and The Fast and the Furious (not to put down those films), but for me, and the many others who would rather watch the Coen brothers fart than watch expensive mediocrity, this film sounds awesome. The Coens are master filmmakers. Nobody is infallible, but there are people like the Coens who generally make really good films every time they make one. Anyone who has anything bad to say about the Coen brothers, so help me...

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Val Kilmer’s Experiment Taking it down a bit this week to put the blockbusters, sequels and remakes aside to talk about some cool indie stuff. Unlike mainstream movies, independent film is where you still can consistently get real movie magic. When I read about a new film that has begun production called The Steam Experiment, I had to talk about it because the story sounds like it’s going to be fun. Val Kilmer plays a bitter ex-university professor who takes a handful of hostages in a Turkish bathhouse and tortures them by locking them in and cranking up the heat. His motivation to do this is to prove that people will go crazy when global warming happens, and he agrees to release the hostages if his theory about global warming will be printed in the newspaper. It’s all in the execution my friend. I think this concept is awesome and has the potential to be awesome-“er.” Kilmer is a great actor and always does solid work in roles where he has to play disturbed antagonists. The script was written by Rob Malkani, whose work I haven’t seen, but his last film was titled Day Zero and starred Elijah Wood and Chris Klein as young men who’re drafted into the military because the draft is reinstated. Sounds solid to me.

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becoming their part-time servant. In time he and Jhangir befriend Ayesha as well. The vibrant photography of Goa’s landscapes is worth admission alone, but the captivating characters and surprise conclusion will linger in viewers’ conscience long after the credits roll. Grade:AAppaloosa’s Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) and Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) —Natasha Desianto The Pool releases in select theaters Sept. 19. Appaloosa (Warner Bros.) Ed Harris wrote, directed and stars Righteous Kill (Overture) alongside Viggo Mortensen in Appaloosa, For decades, film lovers have pined a western about two friends hired to for the onscreen coupling of Robert De police a small town being terrorized by a Niro and Al Pacino.After a tantalizing,10rancher (Jeremy Irons, with a minute tease in Heat,Righteous Kill is their confounding American accent). Their first film side by side, an event that should job, and their friendship, is complicated be heralded by angels. Sadly, the film falls by the arrival of a young widow (squishy far short of the grandeur this pairing faced Renée Zellweger). deserves. Appaloosa is Harris’ first directorial De Niro and Pacino star as veteran effort since his Oscar-nominated debut, NYPD detectives on the trail of a serial 2000’s Pollock. Shot with minimal killer whose string of murders circles back bluntness, the screen is as boring and bare to them. Their performances, supported as a tumbleweed. Harris, a brilliant actor by a dynamic, well-executed script by in his own right,surrounds himself with a Russell Gewirtz, shouldn’t be as superlative cast, but even Mortensen and disappointing as they are. The real fault Irons look like they’re starring in a high lies in Jon Avnet’s sophomoric direction school production of a western. Though that feels better suited to an episode of Appaloosa’s Academy Award pedigree is impeccable, the final product is misguided. Grade: D —Sasha Perl-Raver Appaloosa is currently in select theaters.

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The Pool

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(Vitagraph) The lanky, 18-year-old Venkatesh and his 12-year-old cohort Jhangir work menial jobs and sell plastic bags on the street to make ends meet. Growing more obsessed with a nearby property and its glimmering pool, Venkatesh begins to follow the homeowner, Nana, and his rebellious daughter, Ayesha, at last

Sept. 20-Oct. 12 @ Various Locations Ain’t it great to be a kid again! That’s what you’ll be saying after

dvd dish | reviews Baby Mama (Universal) Sarah Palin may be the best thing to ever happen to Tina Fey. As a veteran of “Saturday Night Live” and creator of “30 Rock,” Fey proves she can be smart and funny, which for some reason remains rare among females working in Hollywood. Unfortunately, given the talent between Fey and her co-star, Amy Poehler, I think this dearth of good roles is because men in Hollywood haven’t a clue what to do with them. Baby Mama, while an excellent idea with a funny preview, squanders the audience’s good will as the humor falters and the storyline meanders. With so few creating good parts for women, politics seems to be filling

the void with real life characters, ripe for lampooning. Grade: C+ —Angela Matano Baby Mama is currently available.

The Big Lebowski – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition (Universal) It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the Dude first graced our presence. But since the Coen brothers’ ode to Raymond Chandler flopped at the box office, it has gone on to become the biggest cult hit of the ’90s, with characters and lines that have entered the lexicon.

1) Raising Arizona 2) Fargo 3) O Brother, Where Art Thou? 4) Miller’s Crossing 5) Blood Simple 6) The Big Lebowski 7) The Man Who Wasn’t There 8) Barton Fink 9) No Country for Old Men 10) The Hudsucker Proxy —Angela Matano

“CSI” than a feature film. Grade: C —Sasha Perl-Raver Righteous Kill is currently in theaters.

Yella (Cinema Guild) Yella is a young businesswoman, about to embark upon a journey to a new job in the former West German town of Hannover. But her violent, estranged husband, Ben, does his best to rain on her parade, stalking her at every turn. Unfortunately, even Ben’s terrifying antics fail to break up the dry, lethargic pace of the movie, which suffers from brittle dialogue and pointless, monotonous business interactions. Grade: C—Natasha Desianto Yella releases in select theaters Sept. 19.

checking out this film fest dedicated to the younger you. The festival opens at the beautiful Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach and promises a wide array of kid-friendly projects from around the globe. We’re talkin’ animation, live action and documentaries, people. —Ebony March For more information, visit lachildrensfilm.org.

It’s also one of those rare movies that lives up to its hype. The film stars chameleon Jeff Bridges as the Dude, a washed up hippie now wandering through the ’90s, who gets thrown into the middle of a convoluted noir plot with him as the unlikeliest of PIs. Along for the ride is a slew of eccentric characters only the Coens could dream up, from Walter, the irascible Vietnam veteran to German nihilists to bowling nemesis Jesus. This two-disc anniversary edition includes several featurettes and behind-the-scenes looks, including a piece on the annual Lebowski Fest. Grade: A —Mike Sebastian The Big Lebowski – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition is currently available.

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NATE FRIZZELL Prepares to Take Flight BY YURI SHIMODA Like many artists, Nate Frizzell loved to draw as a child. He would sit with his father’s old books on how to sketch figures, and he basked in the praise of people whenever he’d proclaim that he’d never even taken an art class.

Catch, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inches

Hope on a String, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 inches

Growing up in Riverside, Calif., Frizzell’s only exposure to professional art was the annual art fair and the local scene that was dominated by graffiti artists like Jeff Soto. After picking up a paintbrush for the first time in high school, Frizzell fell in love with the medium and, at the urging of teachers, enrolled at Otis College of Art & Design. Here, Frizzell got what he calls his real “introduction to the art world.” He decided to move to Los Angeles, remarking: “I knew about fine art, but I knew that I had to immerse myself in the scene.” Frizzell quit his day job and decided to focus on art fulltime after Beau Basse of Culver City’s project:gallery gave him a shot with a show and became his manager. Frizzell’s enthusiasm is evident as he talks about his upcoming projects that include a solo show and a piece for graphic novelist/screenwriter Neil Gaiman (Stardust, Beowulf). “Being a ‘starving artist’ pushes you to have drive, presses you to improve. Having to do it as a living makes each painting better than the last,” says Frizzell. While it’s evident that his work has grown leaps and bounds in the last year, the desire to stay true to what he loves to paint versus what might be commercially viable is evidenced in some of his pieces. In Hope on a String, a raven hovers above a masked youth as a string tied to its foot wraps around the boy’s body. “The bird is a symbol of freedom, wanting to get away from pressures with all these thoughts flying around. The boy in the mask just wants to fly like the bird,” Frizzell says. “It blows my mind how much of me I put in there.”

Nest, 24 x 48 inches

Frizzell’s work can be seen at Endless Reflections Oct. 420 at Nucleus Gallery, Alhambra; Cover Band opening Oct. 7 at Gallery 1988, Los Angeles; solo exhibit opening Nov. 8 at project:gallery, Culver City. For more information, visit natefrizzell.com.

Conquering Kong, 18 x 24 inches

Molly, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inches

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EBONY MARCH packs a powerful punch on the local scene. In its 30th year, this gallery has collaborated with artist/curator Christopher Russell on renowned exhibits and has featured the clever work of talent like Natalie Shriver and Carly Steward. LACE is that seasoned elder statesman of artistic wonder that shows that you can maintain success with a little help (and charitable donations) from your friends.

BEVERLY HILLS Gagosian Gallery (456 N. Camden Drive): 90210 isn’t just the zip code of the rich and the vapid. It’s actually the home of fine art. Artist Taryn Simon’s An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar is a mindblowing exploration of waste and toxic substances. Yeah, that’s right. Waste. Hey, it doesn’t have to be paint-bynumbers to make sense, right? DeVorzon Gallery (2720 Ellison Drive) For a more grown-up experience, try DeVorzon. This gallery prides itself on showing paintings, sculpture and works on print from established and emerging artists. Those who show here certainly display the kind of creativity and maturity seen only at the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay. But don’t be fooled; while traditional paintings in the style of Renoir and Van Gogh hang here, you’ll also find contemporary works from the likes of Iva Hladis and Victor Yepez.

CULVER CITY Wonderful World Art Gallery (9517 Culver Blvd.): Hell yeah! Culver City came to play! Wonderful World is quite nearly Disneyland for the art lover in you. Don’t wait for ComicCon to find your favorite animated film and TV stills. Get them here.You’ll find animation cells from all the classic Hanna Barbera shows, as well as from Chuck Schultz’s Peanuts gang. Still not convinced? Well, try this on for size: Wonderful World also houses a great collection of surrealist art that’ll leave you breathless. d.e.n. Contemporary (6023 Washington Blvd.): Los Angeles-based artist Kristi Lippire has been graced with a thrilling exhibition here (through Oct. 11). They’ve also displayed the work of Carlos EstradaVega. This gallery promises something

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Phillipe Jestin’s Rainbow Chandelier, 2006

GUIDE TO L.A.’S

COOL GALLERIES & HOT ARTISTS Andy Warhol once said that in the future, everyone will have at least 15 minutes of fame. For those working in his world, however, that’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. California, particularly Los Angeles, has a wide array of artists working and slaving to make a name for themselves in the city’s galleries and on its streets. We’ve decided to showcase many of the people whose work you may not know about yet, but should. And we’re also going to show you where the perfect incredible costumes and gowns from places are to check out the TV’s yesteryear. Or, go high-tech with best art. the gallery’s online exhibitions of such DOWNTOWN exciting and fierce if you’re dynamic enough to handle it. Why not kick it in the downtown C.C., then truck on over for a little culture. You’ll be glad you did. Western Project (3830 Main St.): Think you have to drive to the Eastside to get that certain kind of flavor? Not true! For all you cool kids living in Culver, you simply have to make a beeline through downtown to get your fix. Nearly everything on the walls here is ballsy, fresh and in your face. Bring an extra pair of pants – just in case you get a bit excited by what’s on display.

Gallery 1988 (7020 Melrose Ave., Hollywood)

Cirrus Art Gallery (542 S. Alameda St.): According to its Web site, Cirrus is proud to announce its exhibition of new prints by Matthew Brannon. But that’s not the only cool thing this gallery has going for it. Writer Mat Gleason contributes to the space as its resident astrologer, its bookstore is stocked with prints and other goodies and it currently houses work curated by Brad Eberhard. Chic art freaks will fall in love with Cirrus and everything hanging within. FIDM Galleries at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (919 S. Grand Ave.): To the soulless heathens who don’t believe that fashion is art, I flip you the bird, whilst standing proud in my pink patent leather Prada Mary Janes. See the third-annual installment of FIDM’s Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design installment. This exhibition showcases all of the most

cool collections as the costumes from Star Wars or French Dressing (a collection of fab frocks that’ll make you say, “Oooh la la!”).

HOLLYWOOD Gallery 1988 (7020 Melrose Ave.): Welcome to the must-stop for cool Angelenos who love all things kitsch, camp and pop culture-related. This diminutive space sits on famed Melrose Avenue. Attractions here have ranged from the highly successful and much talked about I am 8-Bit exhibit to the Crazy 4 Cult 2 show, with an opening was hosted by filmmaker Kevin Smith. G88 – as it’s known on the streets – is so centrally located that it’s the perfect place to stop and hang after lunch at nearby Pink’s Hot Dogs or shopping ’til you drop at the wildest boutiques in town. Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (6522 Hollywood Blvd.): Situated in the middle of Hollywood, LACE (as its known in art circles)

Icaro Gallery (4260 Atlantic Ave.): Big ups to the L.B.C.! With rents going through the roof everywhere in Southern California, Long Beach has become the latest hotspot for gentrification. To keep the new population of yuppies happy, while paying homage to the local color, Icaro Gallery features wonderful Latino artists on its walls. You’ll find killer photography and sculpture here that’ll have you declaring, “Viva Long Beach!”

NORTH HOLLYWOOD NoHo Gallery L.A. (5108 Lankershim Blvd.): I know. I know. The Valley is home to meth labs and last year’s fashions. And true ... it is about 1,000-degrees warmer there than anywhere else on any given day. And, OK, granted, a lot of people who live there think Nickelback and Daughtry are as important to music as the Beatles or Radiohead. But aside from those abominations of human existence, North Hollywood is fast becoming a hub of artistic cred. NoHo Gallery L.A. is open to the public and displays a true feeling of community. Through Oct. 5, it’s even displaying the third installment of the Art Unites series. This annual exhibition promises to showcase the members’ personal works.

SANTA MONICA Gallery of Functional Art (Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. #E3): True, Santa Monica has its fair share of Teva sandals, Patagonia performance fleece and beach bums. But thankfully, there’s also a stylish at all costs side to this coastal town. Its current exhibit of Gordon Chandler’s The Game Show is a stunning display of sculpture, color and composition. Bold and brash, this space is just as inspiring as the art it houses. Christopher Grimes Gallery (916 Colorado Ave.): Works on canvas? Check. Works done in oils and acrylics? Check. Beauty every time you blink your eyes? Check. That covers the shortlist of things that the Grimes Gallery has to offer. Veronika Kellndorfer had an exhibit at this space. So did Josh Podoll. If you’re not hip to painters and photographers and sculptors – oh, my! – then brush up at this gallery.

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screens by Joaquim Tenreiro mingle alongside biomorphic redwood mirrors and stoneware Thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica constructed by Victoria Blvd.): With all of the musicians, Littlejohn. Target and IKEA actors, filmmakers, models and are great while you’re reluctant hipsters living on the trendy young, but one day, you’ll East Side, it’s so fitting that this part of grow up and these are the town is home to one of the best spaces four walls that will turn you for viewing artistic works. Thinkspace into the adult you’ve always has been going strong for years now. wanted to be. On any given night, fashionable locals, Michael Kohn Gallery rich and poor, converge to celebrate (8071 Beverly Blvd.): Many native talent, as well as the brilliance of art lovers weren’t around those just passing through. Featured for Warhol’s first hurrah. here have been the wonderful projects Luckily many spaces across by Paul Barnes, Kris Chau and Dennis the county have refused to Brown, respectively. let this amazing artist’s Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery point of view die. The Kohn (1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.): If you’ve Ray Charles by Joe Lefty Torres Gallery has showcased got a love of procurable work that’ll many works from the late speak to both your inner child as well New Yorker’s collection. They’ve also as your actual progeny, then hit up this Torres combines an immense love of put on display clever contemporary funky gallery-toy shop. Art meets color with detail to create truly exhibitions like the current one from function at Monkey House; your heart outrageous and lively drawings and David Korty (opening reception Sept. will sing as friendly staffers help you caricatures. His work has been shown 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.). Instead of dinner and yours to the coolest and most throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach and can be enjoyed regularly in animated shorts at LiquidGeneration.com. If Martha Stewart mated with designer Todd Oldham, their tall, delicious, master of DIY lovechild would be Jon Rolston. This New Hampshireborn, San Francisco-dwelling virtuoso is the artistic equivalent to lemon sorbet (smooth + fresh + gratifying). His quirky and unexpectedly captivating work ranges from drawings to graphic design to filmmaking. Rolston remains on the cutting-edge of cool without selling his soul to the local scene. His love of ephemera and found objects has even led him to showings at places like the Budget Gallery in SF. NOHO Modern Gallery (750 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood) Regie Miller divines a wealth of experience from his upbringing in and a movie, might I suggest Swingers whimsical dolls, supply kits and idyllic Port Townsend, Wash. This avid and some art? puppets. And the best thing is that they surfer-skater-snowboarder picks up take plastic, so you can go crazy now where graphic artist Mike Mills left off and worry about it later. CALIFORNIA ARTISTS with his bold and edgy style. Miller Black Maria (3137 Glendale SPLASHING COLOR uses imagination to create sustainable Blvd.): Black Maria is making a name THROUGHOUT THE works. His last main undertaking for itself as the home of the most CALIFORNIA involved painting miniature figures of badass and jaw-dropping art on the left LANDSCAPE Jesus in oil paintings purchased at coast. Artists Billy Reynolds and garage sales (think: Where’s Waldo? for Brooks Salzwedel have both shown He just might be the most exciting the 21st century). His art is witty, here, as have Jane Gotts and Ron artist of his generation. Philippe Jestin sarcastic and snarky – characteristics Velasco. Unlike many other spaces in arrived in the United States at the that have served him well on his day Los Angeles, Black Maria is chic like a dawn of the 1990s after having studied job as an advertising wunderkind. New York City gallery while catering to at the Sarbonne in his native France. Ryan Faulkner is an artist in the peculiar palates of L.A.’s art Jestin struggled in his new country for every sense of the word. Many people worshippers. a while, working odd jobs while may know him as the searing-hot, creating what he calls “transitional” skinny tie-clad dancer who shook his works. After acclimating to the WEST HOLLYWOOD money maker onstage while touring American way of life, he has now with Beck. But what a lot of folks found his voice. Jestin’s main medium NOHO Modern Gallery (750 N. don’t know is that this native of choice is resin. He pairs the La Cienega Blvd.; warehouse by Californian is also a highly insubstance with wire, wood and appointment, 5537 Satsuma Ave., demand artist. He has “storyboarded” sometimes paper to create urban North Hollywood): Furniture as art? some of the top films within the last sculptural pieces that are both in-yourWhy not? At NOHO Modern, decade including Harold & Kumar Go face and awe-inspiring. common objects (as well as traditional to White Castle and Scooby Doo philippejestin.com paintings and lithographs) get the star starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah 27-year-old Lefty Joe Torres is an treatment. Metal wall sculpture by Michelle Geller. innovative Beverly Hills-based artist. Marcello Fantoni or Imbuia wood

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PEEP THESE GRAFFITI PIECES & MURALS TEXT BY EBONY MARCH/ PHOTOS BY EMMANUELLE L. TROY It used to be regarded as nothing more than gang turf war hieroglyphics. However, with the advent of hip-hop culture, graffiti, or urban art, has taken on a life of its own. Drive through any L.A. neighborhood and you’re almost certain to see bright, colorful and aggressive “tags” done by some of the best artists that you’ve probably never heard of. As a matter of fact, many of the most highly regarded graffiti artists in this town – known as “writers” – have gone from street misfits to making thousands for their building decorations. Love it or hate it: graffiti isn’t just about spray painting old buildings and pissing off the cops. It’s an important form of selfexpression for many urban men and woman who just won’t settle for a traditional brush and canvas.

Location: Romaine St. and Gower St., Los Angeles

Location: 3rd St. and La Brea Ave., Los Angeles

Location: Barton Ave. and Gower St., Los Angeles

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JOEX2

Heavy Hitter on the Graffiti Scene

JoeX2 recently teamed up with DJ Rob Patterson for a unique installation set on the nightlife scene. JoeX2 provides a start-to-finish custom canvas to the music of the DJ set. Exclusive VIP lounges provide visual stimulation to go along with the audio. They recently debuted at the 944 Magazine/MTV VMA kick off party at Kress in Hollywood. Right now, JoeX2 is working out deals with Vegas nightclubs and Hollywood hotspots to do his live painting set. For more information, visit joex2.com.

FROHAWK TWO FEATHERS

History with a Modern Twist 3 (Prada Placement), 4 (Funky Four + Gun) and 5 (Major Tom’s Tom Club) are part of a 10 painting series (TENMAN) involving various members of the Frenglish Empire throughout its history. The number at the beginning of the title corresponds to the number of persons in the image. This series was made in the style of old postcards. Lord Wilhelm Von Steuben is a portrait of a large plantation owner in the Frenglish Empire. The entire empire was founded on the planting and selling of sugar cane (and byproducts). It brought the known world to its knees. Nowadays it’s crude oil. I wanted to call this one, Cash Crops Rule Everything Around Me, or simply C.C.R.E.A.M. Perhaps I’ll shout the “Wu” out some other time. Study for Feathered Protective Amulet (Sun, Moon, Stars) (on the left) is an idea I had for an amulet that I may or may not make in the future. For more information, myspace.com/frohawktwofeathers.

Seeing Red, acrylic on canvas. This was an early painting inspired by the love/hate relationship between my two dogs. This image was incorporated into my luggage line with JanSport.

4 (Funky Four + Gun), acrylic on paper, 9 x 12 inches 5 Ton, acrylic on canvas.

A Train, acrylic on wood panel. A part of the Turnstyle series (2006), A Train was inspired by my train writing days, some of my favorite.

Beneath the Streets, acrylic on canvas. My most recent work, depicting a subculture of graff you have to go underground to experience.

Dondi Tribute, acrylic on canvas. Dondi White was a legend and a pioneer in the NY graffiti scene. This is my ode to him.

3 (Prada Placement), acrylic on paper, 9 x 12 inches

Lord Wilhelm Von Steuben (Viceroy of Barbados) Sugar Baron 1863, acrylic on paper, 12 x 9 inches

5 (Major Tom’s Tom Club), acrylic on paper, 9 x 12 inches

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PATRICK MCGILLIGAN

The Colorful Imagination of a Lethargic Artist

For more information, visit myspace.com/lethargicartist64.

The Man at the DMV, marker on notebook paper

JIM MAHFOOD Comic Book Artist in the Mix

Jim Mahfood illustrated Kevin Smith’s Clerks comics and various Spider-Man projects for Marvel Comics. His art was featured in the music video for Slug and MURS’ “Early Morning Tony,” “The Sarah Silverman Program” and the new Colt 45 malt liquor campaign. Mahfood’s creator-owned comic books include Grrl Scouts, Kick Drum Comix, Stupid Comics, Felt, One Page Filler Man, 40oz Collected, Puttin’ the Backbone Back, Bad Ideas and Classic 40 Ounce. Kick Drum Comix No. 1 and Mixtape Vol. 2 are currently available. Kick Drum Comix No. 2 will be available Oct. 29. For more information, visit 40ozcomics.com, foodoneart.blogspot.com and artsprojekt.com.

The Mummy Remembers a Time When He Wasn't a Mummy, mixed media on cardboard Girl 10

Girl 6

Game Tight

Mad Fat

Kick Drum Comix No. 1 cover Smiley the Robot, mixed media on cardboard

Kick Drum Comix No. 2 cover

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MERCEDES HELNWEIN

Whistling Past the Graveyard Mercedes Helnwein was born in Vienna, Austria, daughter to renowned painter Gottfried Helnwein. She moved to Ireland with her family, where she spent her teens drawing, writing and listening to the blues. Her influences, which range from Southern Gothic traditions to the cartoons of Robert Crumb, eventually landed her in a style distinctly her own – unsettling, direct and quietly humorous. In 2000, she added Los Angeles as a second home and officially began her career by contributing some of her drawings to a show hosted by Jason Lee, one of the first to collect her work. Teaming with friend and photographer Alex Prager, Helnwein continued to exhibit regularly around L.A. in unorthodox one night shows, which attracted the attention of the media as well as galleries, and led to her exhibiting her shows, Last Chapter of Dreaming, Strange Days and Local News in Berlin, Dublin and New York in 2006 and 2007. In February 2008, Simon & Schuster published her first novel, The Potential Hazards

of Hester Day. With her current show, Whistling Past the Graveyard, Helnwein returns to Los Angeles (through Sept. 20) at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery (170 South La Brea Ave., Los Angeles) and compliments her work for the first time with a threeminute short film, featuring the characters from her drawings, with music composed by her brother, Ali Helnwein. Currently, Mercedes Helnwein is working on an upcoming exhibition for the Pool Gallery in Berlin for November 2008. She is also working on a second novel and continuing video collaborations with her brother. For more information, visit mercedeshelnwein.com.

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WORD IS BORN: HIP HOP AT THE MOVIES, 1979-1984 Now-Sept. 25 @ The Silent Move Theatre BY SARAH BENNETT EVER SINCE CINEFAMILY TOOK OVER the Silent Movie Theatre, Los Angeles’ obscure movie fanatics have had their weeks full. In addition to random monthly series – like last year’s “Home Alone,” which concluded with a double screening of Steven Soderbergh’s King of the Hill and the ’90s classic, Home Alone – the Cinefamily programmers have reserved days of the week for like-minded offerings, like Silent Wednesdays and Saturday Noir Matinees. Music Thursdays, however, is always the most fun, like June’s “Don’t Knock the Rock” music documentary festival. This month’s “Word is Born” old school hip-hop series is bringing that tradition to a whole new level by jamming rare turn-of-the-’80s street flicks into as many Thursday nights and special screenings as possible. Tomorrow evening’s schedule includes three impressive movies – Style Wars, Stations of the Elevated and All City – and an accompanying DJ set. The night’s features are a triple threat of early hip-hop culture through the eyes of those who didn’t even know they were in the middle of it.

Style Wars, the 1983 PBS documentary that never aired, follows New York City’s creatively diverse graffiti subculture by hanging out with over 30 artists including Seen, Dondi, Skeme and the one-armed writer, Kase 2. The film also exposes the repercussions of the emerging art by talking to the head of the MTA, disgruntled train riders and then-mayor Ed Koch. Stations of the Elevated follows an easy concept: 40 minutes of NYC elevated train footage played under Charles Mingus tunes. Imagine being on a choppy public transportation ride to work with great views of local street art and avant-garde jazz blaring though your iPod. Mmmm. Head back on Sept. 23 for a special screening of Los Angeles hip-hop history. Delicious Vinyl has unearthed a smattering of footage from Jean Michel Basquiat at the Rhythm Lounge to the label’s own 1988 electronic press kit. With music videos, dancing and a DJ set, be sure not to miss the last few chances to get your September’sworth of hip-hop history. The Silent Move Theatre is located at 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, visit cinefamily.org.

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MY MORNING JACKET Tailor Made to Ignite Change BY YURI SHIMODA

Apollo Sunshine Shall Noise Upon (Headless Heroes) Clocking in at less than 40 minutes with 16 tracks, Shall Noise Upon, the third album from Boston pop-underground/neo-psychedelic/indie rock trio Apollo Sunshine, is a multi-genre and reckless sounding effort. The material moves from hippie-folk (peppy opener “Breeze”), psychedelic/alt rock (propulsive, anthemic first single “666: The Coming of the New World Government,” wherein America is likened to the decline of Rome) to Waterboys-esque Celtic rock (misty “The Mermaid Angeline”). Fuzzy guitar, bongos, a lone coyote, exotic arrangements, pedal steel, burnished harmonies, head-bopping funk and psycho-country influences all sit next to or on top of each other, giving Shall Noise Upon a contorted, somewhat disconnected quality. Credit, though, goes to the group for somehow holding the chaos together, imputing order to musical elements that would otherwise clash or lack a centered focus. Grade: B —Doug Simpson Shall Noise Upon is currently available.

The Caesars Strawberry Weed (Astralwerks) Sweden’s the Caesars are famous for 2005’s head-

“I’D PROBABLY GET A TATTOO of a man running quickly while on fire.” My Morning Jacket drummer Patrick Hallahan sums up the experience of recording their fifth fulllength album, Evil Urges, in the form of a tattoo design. “It was a difference between what we wanted to do versus what we had to do. That was the big difference between recording out at the farm and recording in New York,” he continues. For a band of admitted control freaks, relinquishing a bit of power during the recording process for only the second time in the 10 years since forming really was akin to lighting themselves on fire. My Morning Jacket’s original lineup, including vocalist Jim James and bassist Two Tone Tommy, recorded their early work (1999’s The Tennessee Fire, 2001’s At Dawn) at the farm of first guitarist (and James’ cousin), Johnny Quaid. In 2002, James recruited childhood friend Hallahan, and MMJ set to work on their ATO debut, It Still Moves, at the Quaids’

farm where, as Hallahan says, “We controlled every variable out there.” The band’s relentless tour schedule eventually led to Quaid’s departure. After the addition of Carl Broemel on guitar and Bo Koster on keyboards, the quintet went to the Catskills to collaborate with producer John Leckie (l to r) Two Tone Tommy, Carl Broemel, Jim James, Patrick (Radiohead, Muse) on the Hallahan and Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket critically lauded Z (2005). They seeing Etta James perform. also appeared in and contributed to “She melted my brain so I can’t the soundtrack of Cameron Crowe’s even retain memory anymore. It was Elizabethtown, a film that paid tribute just that good,” he says. to their home state of Kentucky. The members’ distinct blend of Music was a big part of growing musical tastes makes for an interesting up in Louisville. mix of personalities, but Hallahan says, Hallahan says,“Music was always a “We’re all a cohesive unit. There’s staple in my house. My dad would play always jokes – Bo used to leave his guitar and sing to put me to sleep. My phone charging in the dressing room, grandparents were musicians so so one of us would always shove the whenever I stayed at their house, they antenna in a banana while it was still were always practicing. It was our charging – but that’s the extent of it. entertainment instead of the TV.” We’re usually really nice to each other.” The entire band cites an eclectic However, their offstage geniality range of influences, from Neil Young produces exciting chemistry onstage. and Led Zeppelin to Nina Simone and They’ve performed at small clubs, big the Muppets. One of Hallahan’s most venues, festivals like Bonnaroo and special concert-going memories is Autumn DeWilde

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Sept. 17 @ Henry Fonda Theater Where modern hipster style meets the old school, hippie listen-whileintoxicated mentality, MGMT is making indie rock magic. While I’m usually highly skeptical of things Rolling Stone says I need to watch, and while those things are often thusly doomed to fail by being branded with the RS “Next Big Thing” tag, the Brooklyn duo are doing something very worthwhile with their music. Psychedelic rock that’s just as infectious if you’re not under the influence, MGMT’s brand of pop-friendly indie has earned them spots opening for the likes of Radiohead and Beck, and if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you.

Sept. 19 @ Ventura Theatre Because everything else in this week’s Frequency is tight-jeaned, fashionably emaciated, shaggyhaired and cerebral (with exception to Jessica, of course), there has to be at least one gritty and shredding show for y’all. Frontman Chino Moreno may be getting older, but with that comes a level of experience that none of the other musicians listed here can match, dare I say it, even Jack White. No gimmicks to speak of, Deftones’ music isn’t defined by what the band members wear or who they hang out with, just by the raw and unfiltered rock they bring to the stage every time they play.

Sept. 20 @ Hollywood Bowl Speaking of Beck, Mr. L.A. indie himself isn’t getting any younger, but nevertheless, he continues to challenge both himself and his younger contemporaries The Raconteurs with his newest musical endeavors. And you get round two of MGMT for the week at this show, which is never a bad thing.

bopping, iPod hit “Jerk It Out.” In a perfect Caesars world, we’d all bound around to the group’s garage-pop music, ear buds firmly in place. It’s not a perfect world, but you can realize a small part of fulfillment with Strawberry Weed, pared down to 12 essential tracks from an import-only double album

released this spring. Frontman Caesar Vidal and his three cohorts intentionally recreate the mid-’60s archetypal rock ’n’ roll of the Kinks, the Who and the Pretty Things, stripping tunes to visceral beats, propulsive hooks and power popping riffs. Strawberry Weed doesn’t have anything that matches

Jessica Simpson Sept. 20 @ L.A. County Fair No, really. I’m dying to see how this goes, given her recent track record with live performances.

“Jerk It Out”(“New Breed” gets close), but the dozen nuggets share a timeless pop structure better than most likeminded material issued this year. Grade: B —Doug Simpson Strawberry Weed is currently available.

Coachella and even with the Boston Pops. “That was probably one of my favorite shows of all time. It was just ridiculous. We hope to do that again,” says Hallahan. My Morning Jacket is continually open to new experiences as well as sounds, as evidenced on Evil Urges. Once again, James shared production duties, this time with Joe Chiccarelli (the Shins, White Stripes). It’s evident the band believes in the necessity to evolve. Hallahan comments, “Who doesn’t want to be better at what they do? If you’re satisfied with what’s going on, then you’re missing out on the next level.” He goes on to share some advice for other bands that share the desire to stay true to themselves while pushing themselves to grow. “The word ‘no’ doesn’t really exist. It’s just a hurdle that you have to jump. Being creative is hard, you have to have your antenna up, stop listening to what everybody is shoving in your face and start listening to things on your own and make your own decisions. If bands do that, then we’ll have a fantastic new wave of music in the next few years.” My Morning Jacket strives to set the existing musical landscape on fire, and if Evil Urges proves anything, it’s that they have the innovation and determination to do just that. Evil Urges is currently available. My Morning Jacket will perform Sept. 21 at the Greek Theatre. For more information, visit mymorningjacket.com.

Raconteurs Sept. 22-23 @ Greek Theatre You will go see Jack White, and you will like it. End of story.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? Sept. 22 @ The Troubadour Admittedly, this one is more of an acquired taste than some of this week’s other picks, but acquiring it just calls for a change of perspective and knowing the proper context to put them in. Approach listening to them as you would any other British indie band and you’ll be in for an aural shock, but put them onstage opening for Nine Inch Nails,and things make a little more sense. It’s still indie, in a broad sense, but man, if this isn’t the heaviest, most concussive, electronic-fused indie you’ve ever heard.

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Lee “Scratch” Perry: grandad rarity

Lee “Scratch” Perry Sept. 3 @ the El Rey Seventy-two-year-old Lee “Scratch” Perry wasn’t scratching anything at the El Rey, but he did tickle the hell out of the crowd’s olfactory nerve. It was kind of like Lee Scratch-and-sniff after he lit up a half-dozen incense sticks during the first song. Perry’s not just any old dude. He’s one of them granddad rarities attributed to reggae at its rising,having helped form it tough at its roots. He has produced albums for Bob Marley & the Wailers and the Heptones. The band Perry’s got behind him now is comprised of youthful, 20 or 30somethings. They jibed it, absolutely. Lee Scratch has still got it. —Anna Webber

Nada Surf Sept. 5 @ The Troubadour Having found fame with a bit of mockery like “Popular” at the height of the mid-’90s alternative phase, it would have been difficult to imagine a 41-yearold Matthew Caws leading a packed room of fans half his age in praise of love. But it happened at the Troubadour. Bass player Daniel Lorca was out with an injury, so Jose Galvez (Ozma) and Gram Lebron (Rogue Wave) filled in on bass and keyboards, respectively. Drummer Ira Elliot played with hokey but magnificent light-up drumsticks – once, anyway – and Caws invited us to cheer for rainy days (“Blonde on Blonde”) and join in on all sorts of

(Rhino) In this cult classic from 1981, Diane Lane plays the disaffected Corinne Burns, a bitter adolescent living with her aunt after the separate deaths of both of her parents. After forming a band with her sister (Marin Kanter) and cousin (Laura Dern), Corinne finds a way out of the dysfunctional household by getting her group, the Stains, the opening slot on a tour by

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ART GALLERIES/ ARTISTS/GRAFFITI: 1) Bob Dylan – “When I Paint My Masterpiece” 2) The Jam – “Art School” 3) Jonathan Richman – “Pablo Picasso” 4) Art Brut – “Modern Art” 5) Poster Children – “Modern Art” 6) Don McLean – “Vincent (Starry Starry Night)” 7) Lou Reed & John Cale – “Images” 8) David Bowie – “Andy Warhol” 9) The Kinks – “Art Lover” 10) Television Personalities – “Lichtenstein Painting” 11) Thompson Twins – “Salvador Dali’s Car” 12) Grateful Dead – “Picasso Moon” 13) Paula Cole – “Chiaroscuro” 14) Dar Williams – “Mark Rothko” —Doug Simpson

The Gaslight Anthem screens that usually play footage behind Reznor were replaced by an entire stage decorated with strategically placed fluorescent lights and two giant LCD screens that veiled the band in a 3D-type atmosphere.

Matt Caws of Nada Surf is “Popular.”

you know, because Nada Surf are soulful, or something – it was actually bizarrely beautiful to watch these otherwise mellow fans reveal a collectively carefree attitude. A lack of “Popular” in this set, which went on for nearly two hours, only assisted in making smiling hippies of us. —China Bialos

Nine Inch Nails Sept. 6 @ The Forum With three new albums to tour behind, Nine Inch Nails formed an eclectic set that included many songs from Year Zero, Ghosts I-IV and The Slip, in addition to classics from the Pretty Hate Machine and Downward Spiral eras. Never one to disappoint, Trent Reznor added a spectacular new visual element to this tour. The three LCD

One of the highlights came when images of George W. Bush and John McCain flashed on a giant LCD screen behind Reznor as he ripped into “The Hand That Feeds.” —Rich Castañeda

skunks. The media makes fun of the whole deal and unwittingly promotes the band, but eventually there’s a backlash and the Stains find themselves once again unloved and unwanted. Finally the Stains find success by dropping the hair and clothes-related gimmicks and turning into a Go-Go’slike pop band. Along with actor Ray

Winstone, the Looters are played by Paul Simonon of the Clash and Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols, and the aggregate contribute several good, original tunes to the score. Grade: B —Kevin Wierzbicki Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains is currently available.

staff pick AL GREEN Sept. 20 @ Greek Theatre Al Green’s still got it. His latest, Lay It Down, pairs him with youngsters (comparatively) John

throughout DeLeon. But for all the mystic leanings the rhythms really are the thing here; even “Adio Querida,” which starts out sounding like it might be a Gregorian chant, finds its way to the dance floor and ends in a sexed-up horn and psychedelic guitar crescendo. This isn’t house music, but much of what

Trent Reznor does not disappoint.

Legend, Anthony Hamilton and Corinne Bailey Rae, and both generations sound superb. The soul crooner, whose sounds were ready made for the bedroom, brings his sexy songs to the great outdoors. 7:30 p.m. $45-$100.

DeLeon offers here wouldn’t be out of place thundering out of speakers in clubs from Tel Aviv to Amsterdam. Grade: B —Kevin Wierzbicki DeLeon is currently available.

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influence doesn’t go back quite that far, but still, their sound is rooted in antiquity. “Yodukha Rayonai” is a sort of slow-motion Hora (Greek, Balkan or Israeli circle dance) with handclaps used for a mesmerizing rhythm. The song’s exotic Middle Eastern sound is typical of the esoterica found

bands called the Metal Corpses and the Looters. Soon, a member of the Metal Corpses overdoses and forces that band off the tour leaving just the Looters and the Stains, who don’t exactly get along. All the drama gives Corinne an idea, and she quickly reinvents herself as a riot grrl who favors seethrough blouses and a punked-out “skunk” hairdo. She’s full of attitude too, and soon the Stains are overshadowing their headlining male counterparts and attracting legions of female fans that dress like their idols and call themselves

Songs about

“aaaaahhh” action (“Weightless”). But the best part of the show was the privilege of hovering above, on the venue’s balcony, as the entire floor moved from side to side in a perfect half-circle. With all side-stepping like a couple hundred doo-wop singers –

China Bialos

Sept. 4 @ Echoplex Why? is an interesting act. Everything about them is seemingly rooted in opposites. Their sound is equally rooted in rap as it is indie. Frontman Jonathan “Yoni” Wolf’s lyrics are both vulgar and ironic, while managing to be honest and intellectual. With the release of this year’s Alopecia, Why? manages to create a unique sound and aesthetic. Playing primarily new songs, Why? beautifully recreated all the quirky sounds that are present on the record. With a band that’s heavily invested in verbal prowess, the dialogue with the audience was critical to their performance. Both the sarcasm and the music entertained a packed crowd and made it difficult to walk away when the show was over. —Elsy Benitez

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The ’59 Sound (Side One Dummy) The ’59 Sound is chock full of blue-collar rock that tells stories from the viewpoint of the average guy. There are no cryptic lyrics or esoteric references here; just tales of Friday night and Saturday morning, wrong turns and chances missed and hearts exploding like a six-pack full of empties thrown to the curb. The key to this type of subject matter being appealing in song is the fact that it is all thoroughly infused with genuine romance, 100 percent saccharin free. That’s a specialty of Bruce Springsteen, and to an extent the Gaslight Anthem provides a side of Springsteen for a new generation. Singer Brian Fallon definitely has a Boss-like way of phrasing, and “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” could easily be a lost track from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. “Meet Me by the River’s Edge”is an out-and-out Springsteen tribute that incorporates themes and select phrases from many of his songs. Grade: B —Kevin Wierzbicki The ’59 Sound is currently available.

Alex Woodard Self-titled (Adrenaline) Singer-songwriter Alex Woodard’s latest self-titled release is a song collection of love, loss and life that follows in the same vein of his previous works. Vocally, Woodard sounds like a woodsy, log cabin-dwelling mountain man, not the Californian surfer dude that he really is. Woodard’s songs are all about storytelling with universal messages that carry across continents. His vocal delivery and songwriting style is strikingly close in comparison to Bob Dylan. The standout track, “Reno,” is a sincere duet with Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins about the emotional depth and apprehension of starting over. “Older” and “Hoops” are also especially notable tunes, lighter in nature with a country twinge. Grade: B —Fay Rose Alex Woodard is currently available.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 DJ Revolution and DJ Jazzy Jeff @ Arena 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 18+/9 p.m./pre-sale tickets $15 at groovetickets.com Believe me when I tell you, this album release party is no joke. To keep up with the impressive featured artists on his latest, King A DJ who needs no introduction, Jazzy Jeff of the Decks, DJ Revolution, producer and DJ for Power 106’s “Wake Up Show,” is pulling out all the stops with a guest roster including Dilated Peoples, Bishop Lamont, Strong Arm Steady, Pacific Division and Crooked I. That list alone should be enough, but the absolute highlight is definitely a four turntable set from DJ Revolution and DJ Jazzy Jeff, who I’m guessing (make that, hoping) needs no introduction.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Replica @ Medusa Lounge 3211 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; myspace.com/replica80s 21+/10 p.m./FREE with RSVP to replicarsvp@gmail.com What’s not to love about an ’80s dance party? The nostalgia, the fashion potential and the awesome tunes are hard to beat. So find those legwarmers, cut up your sweatshirt, throw on some jellies and head to the launch of Replica at the Medusa Lounge. Resident DJs Nite Cells, Ross Angeles and DJ Dia will be digging through their collections for the finest new wave, glam rock, Brit pop, hair metal and synthpop they can find, so you can party like it’s 1989.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 The Bullet @ Vine Bar 1235 Vine St., Hollywood; myspace.com/bulletallnighter 21+/9 p.m/Free before 10 p.m., $5 after So it’s another dance party celebrating a different decade, and although most of us didn’t actually live through the ’60s, we can certainly pretend like we did, on this night and every third Saturday in Hollywood, with DJs Soulshaker, Dan Electro, DJ Lee, Jason Pandora, Dr. Ray and Jackie Hoodoo keeping the kids on the dance floor and bringing the spirit of ’60s soul garage back to life.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 Roc Raida @ The Redwood Bar 316 W. 2nd Street, Downtown; myspace.com/loyaltysundays 21+/9 p.m./$5 before 10 p.m., $10 after Hip-hop and pirates come together at last at Club Loyalty, whose motto is “Staying Loyal to the Game.” And this week, the game is in top form with NYC’s Roc Raida of the X-ecutioners, one of the lucky few to be appointed “Grandmaster,” bringing his world-renowned turntablism skills our way. And as always the resident crew, DJ Ethos and DJ Handprints, will be on deck with more hiphop, reggae and funk sounds. Apologies for the nautical references. —Sandra Fernando

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audience is sucked into the act, positing questions for the famous Now-Oct. 19 @ Fremont Centre Theatre and infamous. Sept. 7’s audience riled against BY MIKE BUZZELLI David Koresh (a superb David Shofner), but found his crazy theories HISTORICAL FIGURES COME TO LIFE comical, due to Shofner’s deadpan perwith “Inside Private Lives.” The play features formance. the controversial transsexual Christine “Inside Private Lives” is an amusing and Jorgensen (a vibrant and vivacious Kristin informative evening. Stone), drunken “first brother” Billy Carter (a hilarious Bryan Safi) and government snitch Fremont Centre Theatre is located at 1000 Elia Kazan (a delightfully sinister Adam Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. For more LeBow). information, visit fremontcentretheatre.com. It’s an immersive experience as the

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I (MAY OR MAY NOT) WANT MY MTV: BEFORE THE BREAK A 2008 VMA Wrap Up BY SARAH BENNETT I WON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, but I will give it its first five pages – not including forwards or introductions – to convince me to read the rest. This is a principle that I have adopted when evaluating any timeconsuming activity so that I may save myself – and those subject to my subsequent whining – Sarah Bennett said time. With this in mind, I was fairly generous with last week’s MTV Video Music Awards. I gave the wannabe Grammy alternative a third-of-an-hour of my life to prove its worth to me. In honor if its 25th year, the once-meaningful event was jointly sponsored by Britney Spears’ publicity and psychiatric-health teams, so I gave the monstrosity until its first commercial break to make me care about modern mainstream music. I tune in at nine and find the perverted perpetual-teenager Jonah Hill in pre-show banter with a surprisingly coherent Spears. She is such a horrible actress that instead of noticing her comeback in action, all I can think about is the cost of her weave. Two minutes down. The show hits the proverbial road, and when it’s time for the sweeping panorama shot of the host venue’s interior – normally used to impress upon viewers the sheer scale of what is occurring – I am, instead, met with an anti-climatic image of what might be a private high school’s graduation ceremony. The neon advertising – and elephant-featuring promos – was already the show’s highlight, over the let down that is the uneasy emptiness of the Paramount Picture Studios locale (even if it is quickly filling up with spastic zombies wielding light sabers). Seven minutes in. Rihanna – with clothes too feminine and hair too butch – and her “Thriller”-themed opening number samples the White Stripes and wakes the dancing undead so that they violently gyrate around her. Host Russell Brand wastes five minutes taking potshots at the Jonas Brothers’ virginities and telling all 100 people in the room to “please vote for Barack Obama” before bombing with a Madonna/A-Rod joke and introducing Jamie Foxx to the sound of dissonant claps. The lack of enthusiasm for anything in that room is palpable from my couch. Obligated record industry executives and well-paid seat fillers watch in awe as Spears’ buyout pays off and she wins the night’s first Moonman for Best Female Video. Nevermind that the video is horrible – it is – or that it may have been filmed earlier in the week – the state of her expensive weave indicates, yes, it was – but her signature brand of crap acting reeks of “shenanigans.” She thanks God, her parents and her “two beautiful sons,” and I realize that the entire charade of the Video Music Awards – and, thus, the history of pop music – continued solely so that Britney’s sensitive ego (after last year’s botched comeback) could have a decent acceptance speech to play on repeat as a self-help tape during future breakdowns and conjugal visits with her kids. Minute 19. Barf. As the first commercial break becomes imminent – and my time efficiency experiment comes to an end – former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and questionably famous DJ AM bust into a live Oasis remix, while the merits of sponsors Taco Bell and TAG Body Spray are discussed and the warped beats of the Gallagher brothers bounce off the empty walls of a Paramount soundstage. I gave this year’s VMAs ample time to do something awesome, but the results were dismal. No Lil’ Kim partial nudity. No Axl Rose dreadlock debuts. No mobs of Eminem clones. Not even a Michael Jackson sympathy tribute award. Just Britney Spears finally off of her prescription medications and an empty room full of Disney Channel pop stars. The future of music is bleak, and I want my 20 minutes back.

the art of love | Dear Lucia, I was a last-year medical student and fell head over heals for a fifth-year resident. I knew the relationship would end before it started, given that he was leaving for two years to pursue a fellowship and was not intending on coming back. Despite this, I continued seeing him thinking that he was worth the inevitable heartache. At the time, he was studying for an upcoming exam and had very little time to spare. I was unsatisfied with the way things were, still I bit my tongue thinking I would receive star treatment for being so understanding and supportive. I finally expressed my disappointment and asked him to not keep in touch. He apologized, said he cared a great deal about me and wished I would accept to stay friends. Should I stay friends with him even though he left without saying goodbye? —Dawn Dear Dawn, You told him not to keep in touch, so he left without saying goodbye. You attempted to manipulate him, and it backfired. You were hoping that he would beg for your forgiveness, but instead he behaved maturely, given the circumstances. The good thing is that he wants to be friends. I would accept his offer. I hope you’ve learned your lesson about attempting to manipulate people who aren’t behaving as you want them to. Dear Lucia, I have been suffering so much lately and I am not sure what to do. I

BY LUCIA haven’t been sleeping or eating, and I feel really overwhelmed by my own Lucia fears. My last relationship lasted seven years,three of those being married. After two kids and the best years of my life gone, my ex-husband decided to hook up with my ex-best friend (who was supposed to be gay, can you imagine that?). Now with the relationship I am in, I feel very happy and satisfied. I am now dating someone who has his life together, a really good job and treats me well. I am very happy and satisfied. It’s like a dream come true, or so you would think. When he is gone, I am plagued with nightmares and anxiety attacks.I just can’t get over the fact that after I fell in love the first time, gave my all and, after all those years, someone left me. Now I am in the situation again where once again someone has become very close to me, and although he has no intentions whatever of leaving me or anything (I mean, we don’t even really argue), I am terrified that each time he goes I’m never going to see him again. This is really starting to intrude on my happiness. I think this is a trust issue and a letting go of the past issue. I’m getting worn out from my nerves being so frazzled all the time, and I am mad at myself because I just can’t seem to let my guard down enough to feel secure with this man and also even more mad at my ex that he screwed me up this way. What do you suggest with this mental

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BRENNAN’S PUB 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey IN A SCENE ALMOST LIFTED from Fight Club, the ring announcer screams, “Rule No. 1: Do not point at the turtles!” As the assistant lifts up the glass holding cell, the turtles are off, each going in different directions with the aim of being the first out of the surrounding circle. The winner: A cute little guy named Anal. Every Thursday night, Brennan’s Pub has a night so bizarre, so unique, that it deemed worthy of an exam. In an outdoor opening behind the bar, crowds of loud, drunken faux Irishmen gather around a ring to watch groups of turtles fight for supremacy in an event aptly titled Turtle Racing. While this concept seemed intriguing, my excitement soon turned into confusion when the aforementioned ring announcer

stopped the race when a woman pointed at the turtle amidst all the excitement. Storming over, the announcer angrily scolded the poor woman and demanded she deposit $10 in a dirty Zach Bourque jar. Shame on you, Brennan’s. You have a decent joint, plenty of room inside and out and a dive-y yet clean vibe, but all I want is to point at the turtles. And yell and scream at them, but of course, that is against the rules as well. As far as Irish pubs go, Brennan’s is strictly by the numbers. A few beers on draft, some whiskey and other spirits complement the Irish theme. I was unable to sample any of the eats at Brennan’s, but everything

nightmare I am in? —Amber Dear Amber, It sounds like you have what I call,“P.T.D.D.” – Post Traumatic Dating Disorder. You went through a very difficult and traumatic experience, and that has now become the filter through which you look at relationships. As long as you are blaming your ex for how you feel, you cannot move past it and heal. You have to accept responsibility for your reaction. We can’t always help what happens to us, but we can control how we react to it. It sounds like you’re in a good relationship; however, your walls, fears and anxieties will eventually drive this man away if you don’t deal with them. I suggest you go in for some short term, cognitive therapy. There are no guarantees in love. You gave it your all, and it didn’t work out. Instead of staying stuck in the past and not enjoying the present, think about what you would have done differently, given what you now know. Look back, learn and let go.

Remember: Love inspires, empowers, uplifts and enlightens. Write to Lucia at www.theartoflove.net. Read an excerpt from Lucia’s Lessons of Love at www.lessonsoflove.net. Listen to Lucia live every Sunday at 3 p.m. PST on www.latalkradio.com.

looked to be norm for such a bar, i.e. burgers and wings. The place was packed at about 10:30 p.m. this Thursday and is likely to be just about every week. The crowd was young, or maybe it just seemed so as every guy there seemed to be trying extra hard to look like your typical beer guzzling frat boy, though the bald spots and trashy tattoos signaled years past adolescence. Brennan’s isn’t a complete wash, mind you. With a tummy full of beer and an entourage of bros, turtle racing at Brennan’s could be fun. Unfortunately at roughly six dollars for a 12-ounce beer, the task of getting drunk could prove to be a bit of a financial strain. If you bet enough money on Anal, maybe you can make it a night after all. Grades – Draft Selection: C; Liquor Selection: B; Price: D; Atmosphere: C; Entertainment/Music: B; Food: C. For more information, call (310) 8216622.

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B Y PA R I M A L R O H I T

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

USC Dominates, UCLA Collapses

“Flip Flops and Platforms” Stella Adler Theatre, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles (800) 838-3006; invertigodance.org

Blending theater, dance and live music, “Flip Flops and Platforms,” by Laura Karlin and Jones Welsh, examines the “Flip Flops and Platforms” examines the nature of certainty. nature of certainty – how it plays out in a family argument around the dinner table, between two lovers, in a mob or in a person’s head. 8 p.m. Through Sunday, plus Sept. 26-28. $20, $15 for students.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 Artsy Fartsy Mountain Bar, 475 Gin Ling Way, Chinatown; artsyfartsy.artshowla.com This eclectic show will feature DJ Randy Watson & Friends, local art, reggae, hip-hop, funk, rare grooves, a spoken word open mic and live painting. 9 p.m.-midnight. 21+. $3.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Sharp Contrasts Opening Reception Duncan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles; duncanmillergallery.com The first L.A. show for photographers Henri Dauman and Florence Gruere features photos of French (and Parisian) life, French personalities and female nudes. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Through Oct. 25.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 One Night Stands Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood; myspace.com/theatreinnoho Billed as “69 minutes of hilarious one liners,” Cupid is now an alcoholic, which causes people to have sex, but not fall in love. After Cupid’s hilarious monologue, watch several couples act out these oneand-done couplings. Fridays and Saturdays at 11 p.m.

Santa Monica International Film Festival AMC Loews Broadway 4, 1441 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica and Santa Monica Public Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Theater, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; smfilmfestival.com Catch 22 films from around the world, from Canada to the Czech Republic, Finland to Brazil and many more. Through Sunday. Tickets range from FREE to $10.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Havana Before Castro Book Signing La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; laluzdejesus.com Peter Moruzzi will be signing his book that details the city’s history as the “Paris of the Caribbean” before the rise of Fidel Castro. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 Little Armenia BBQ Adventure 5150 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles (213) 705-4457; trekkingla.org Enjoy kebabs, baklavas and, of course, Armenian barbecue to a backdrop of traditional music and dance, while touring Little Armenia in East Hollywood. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. $20, includes tour and lunch.

Following a week two bye, both UCLA and USC hit the field Sept. 13 against ranked opponents. The Trojans took on fifthranked Ohio State, in what was the most anticipated game of the young season. After the Parimal Rohit Buckeyes jumped out to a 3-0 lead, Southern Cal scored five unanswered touchdowns to defeat Ohio State, 35-3, at home. Quarterback Mark Sanchez led USC with 172 yards and four touchdowns on 17for-28 passing. Sophomore tailback Joe McKnight rushed for 105 yards on 12 carries. The Buckeyes offense struggled despite introducing a two-quarterback set with Todd Boeckman and freshman Terrelle Pryor. Boeckman was 14-for-21 for 84 yards and two interceptions, while Pryor threw for 52 yards on 7-for-9 passing and gained 40 yards on 11 carries. With the victory, USC (2-0) solidified its place atop both polls. Ohio State (1-1) dropped to 13 in the AP Poll, 14 in the Coaches Poll. The top eight spots were identical in both polls: No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Florida, No. 5 Missouri, No. 6 LSU, No. 7 Texas and No. 8 Wisconsin. Over in Provo, Utah, the Bruins did not fair so well against 18th-ranked BYU, who defeated UCLA, 59-0. It was the worst defeat for UCLA since 1929. The Cougars scored four touchdowns in the first 5:18 of the second quarter and jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime. BYU outgained UCLA in total yards, 521-239. With the loss, UCLA (1-1) dropped out of the AP Top 25 Poll, while BYU moved up four spots to No. 14 (ranked 11 in Coaches Poll). BYU’s Max Hall threw for 271 yards on 27-for-35 passing. He also had six touchdowns and one interception.

Kobe Bryant to Forego Surgery Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant decided to forego surgery after doctors told

him recovery would take at least 12 weeks. “I have always felt that I can still focus and play at a high level even through various injuries,” Bryant said in a report posted on the Web site, kb24.com. “When the doctors told me recovery from a procedure could be 12 weeks, I just decided now was not the time to have surgery.” Bryant added that he did not want to miss any portion of the season due to the finger injury, which he suffered in a game against the New Jersey Nets Feb. 5. The 30-year-old played in all 82 games last season. He averaged 28.3 points per game, leading the Lakers to the NBA Finals. Training camp starts Sept. 27 for the Lakers, who host the Portland Trail Blazers in the season opener Oct. 28.

Dodger Shortstop May Return Rafael Furcal may return to the Dodgers’ line-up for the team’s final week of regular season play, according to a report on the team’s Web site. The Dodger shortstop has been on the disabled list since May 5, when he injured his back. Since, he has been rehabbing in Phoenix, but returned to Los Angeles this week, according to team officials. Furcal hit .366 with five homers, 16 RBIs and eight stolen bases in the 32 games he played before the injury. Closer Takashi Saito was also activated from the Disabled List. Team officials also indicated that Jeff Kent and Brad Penny may also rejoin the team for the final stretch before the playoffs.

Sprint Launches NFL Mobile Live The National Football League and Sprint launched “NFL Mobile Live,” a free service offered to the mobile company’s customers. Sprint users may listen to the live radio broadcast of every NFL game throughout the season and watch all eight of the Thursday Night Football broadcasts on NFL Network live beginning Nov. 6. Also, fans may select their favorite team, whose game information will appear on the screen first with up-to-the-minute information.

16th Annual Venice Music Festival 737-743 Palms Blvd., Venice (310) 399-4100 ext. 103; vchcorp.org This 16th annual festival features Latin reggae rockers Mandorico and Afro-Cuban salsa band SonoLux. Proceeds benefit Venice’s social service programs. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

In Search of Clara Media Dance Centre, 237 E. Palm Ave., Burbank (818) 972-9692; mediacityballet.org The Media City Ballet is holding open auditions for the role of Clara in “The Nutcracker” to be performed this December at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Candidates should be females with classical ballet training, 16 to 22 years of age and no taller than 5-feet, 4-inches. 2 p.m.

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 17th Annual Taste of Old Pasadena (626) 795-2455; pfar.org/members/taste.asp Sample your way through Old Pasadena’s finest restaurants on a walking taste tour. All proceeds go to local charities and scholarships. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $25.

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came up just shy. Likewise, Reynolds went down in the quarters as well, thus ending team California’s hopes for winning the Boost Mobile Pro. With the final two local surfers out of contention, Slater ripped his way into the final, alongside Taj Burrow from Western Australia. Burrow had the lead for the entire final until the dying minutes, when Slater demolished a set wave and stole the win, making it five wins in seven contests for 2008.

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Gaslamp Quarter, PETCO Park and Old Town, there’s plenty to do within walking distance. Westin Gaslamp Quarter (910 Broadway Circle) also has good deals, like its “Enjoy a Third Night on Us” promo through Sept. 28. Or for keeping it cheap, check into 500 West Hotel (500 West Broadway), an affordable, European-style, upscale hostel hotel. 10 p.m. If you’re not too tired, stop by the Yard House (1023 Fourth) for beers, plus there’s a dance club that begins after hours.

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dolphins, etc.) interact and perform. 1 p.m. Walk to PETCO Park (19 Tony Gwynn Way) for a Padres home game (their next home series is Sept. 26-28 vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates; visit sandiego.padres.mlb.com for tickets). 6 p.m. Cap your action-packed weekend off with a festive and yumfilled dinner at the Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge (722 Grand Ave.). Sit on the roof deck and stuff your face with BBQ Baby Back Ribs while the DJ spins and catch the sun setting on Pacific Beach. Street Scene will take place Sept. 19-20. For more information, visit streetscene.com or sandiego.org.

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buildings that recreate life in the Mexican and early-American periods from 1821 to 1872. While there, hop on an Old Town Trolley Tour®, a fully narrated journey covering 100-plus points of interest, including Seaport Village (go on a SEAL Tour) and Hotel Del Coronado, with on-and-off privileges at each stop. 6 p.m. Dress up for a drool-icious dinner at JRDN (723 Felspar St.) at Tower 23 Hotel on Pacific Beach. Sitting beachside ogling the surfers and beach birds, it’s the food that really deserves your attention. Try the mussels with chorizo, herb butter, Chardonnay and garlic for starters followed by the braised Meyer Ranch short ribs with gnocchi, fava beans and morels. 8 p.m. You’ve got options: A play at Diversionary Theatre (4545 Park Blvd.) or partying ’til the wee hours back in the Gaslamp Quarter at Red Circle (420 E. St.) or Stingaree (454 6th Ave.).

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