AUDREY REEDNews Editor It’s the drug trip without the hangover, memory loss or lasting addiction. “Ecstasy: In and About Altered States” at the Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art creates experiences that challenge the perception of a sober mind. The exhibit features traditional paintings as well as sculpture, audio and video, and complete environmental rooms. … [Read more...] about MOCA displays images of ‘Ecstasy’
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Zelda Fitzgerald goes solo at the Weisman
HANNA CHUAssistant A&E Editor The artistic and literary worlds meet at a new exhibit titled “Zelda By Herself: The Art of Zelda Fitzgerald” at the Frederick Weisman museum. Zelda Fitzgerald is better known as the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of classic American novels such as “The Great Gatsby” and “This Side of Paradise,” but few know that Zelda was also a painter, … [Read more...] about Zelda Fitzgerald goes solo at the Weisman
Forget California, go surf at Ocracoke
KERIANN BOONEStaff Writer Part of being a true surf junkie, whether in Malibu or elsewhere, is knowing what else is out there. There’s been plenty written on Hawaii and California, so this week, we’re exploring a far more esoteric spot: Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a spit of land about 25 miles off of the coastline of North Carolina. This barrier island has been home to lost … [Read more...] about Forget California, go surf at Ocracoke
New Jetta moves on up
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor The Volkswagen Jetta is an interesting breed. It is unofficially called a premium compact, meaning it’s not much bigger than a Civic or Corolla, but is priced a few thousand dollars more and, with a few option boxes checked, considerably beats both in luxury features. It doesn’t quite match up to the … [Read more...] about New Jetta moves on up
St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music
KARLI KINGStaff Writer There is a small church that sits in the hills a few miles north of Pepperdine on Pacific Coast Highway. Every Sunday morning, a group of believers gathers there to worship. The small church is filled with modest wooden pews, an organ and brightly colored stained glass windows. A carved wooden crucifix hangs over the altar. This is St. Aidan’s Episcopal … [Read more...] about St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music