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NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer L.A. flea markets are richly abundant with an assortment of unique items certain to catch the eye of any decent bargain-shopper. Whether on a tight budget or looking for something funky to buy, there are a few essential Sunday flea markets that should be checked off every shopper’s list. Held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fairfax High School, … [Read more...] about ‘Flea’ to best buys in L.A.

JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Imagine a perfect night scene with gorgeous fashionistas, wild dance clubs bustling with energy, beautifully designed buildings everywhere, and best of all — the hottest music blaring at each turn. Now imagine teleporting to this fabulous world to meet new friends and mingle with celebrities such as Tyra Banks, Maroon 5 and the Pussy Cat Dolls. What … [Read more...] about ‘Side’ to a virtual world of extravagance

NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) introduced the newest artistic addition to Los Angeles on Feb. 16 with the Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM).  BCAM is the first part of LACMA’s transformation project, an expansion program focusing on renovating and reinventing the LACMA community. As more than 80 percent of the museum wall space is … [Read more...] about New contemporary art introduced to L.A.

MATT BUSH & ROXANA ASTEMBORSKIArt and Design Assistant Editor & Editor Rox: So Matt and I wrote that column last week about all the great things you could do for Valentine’s Day and things didn’t turn out quite as well as I’d hoped. No surprises, no restaurant, no yacht parties. The culprit …     Matt: What? Don’t blame me. I was under a lot of pressure – projects, … [Read more...] about Don’t let homework spoil the relationship

Indie/pop never stops NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Pop music and indie music have long been two genres that seem to be in a state of friction as how to make the combination of the two an aesthetically pleasing experience without sacrificing their core values. The big bad corporate enemy of indie, pop music seems to have an overlying theme of commercial success. In essence, it is … [Read more...] about MATT BUSH/Assistant Art & Design Editor