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Country Herald

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California Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Los Angeles, San Diego and Bay Area residents could win cash for watching Christmas movies.

California · 1d

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Chuck Billy Memoir ‘Holding My Breath’ Arrives Today

The Chuck Billy memoir is officially out — and the Testament frontman is spending release week in California, signing books and telling the whole story. The Chuck Billy memoir Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy arrives today, Tuesday, November 10, from Permuted Press. On the eve of release, the Testament frontman took the book to a TalkShopLive livestream on Monday night, November 9, at 8:30 PM ET — watch and order signed copies here. The California celebration follows the appearances we previewed in our California shows roundup.

California · 14h

CBS LA

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Rodeo Drive hosts "Monuments of Stillness" street sculpture exhibit

The patinated bronze-and-gold-leaf figure, called the Golden Mean, was inspired by American Olympic diver Greg Louganis.

Beverly Hills, CA · 1d

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A Labor of Love: Embracing Mexican Heritage Through Art

It didn’t start as a mission. There was no strategy, no collector’s ambition, no investment plan. Just a few family trips, some curiosity, and a desire — quiet but persistent — to reach for something that felt just out of grasp. Over time, that search became one of the most respected private collections of modern Mexican art in the country, and something more: a way to reclaim identity, to learn what wasn’t passed down, and to surround themselves with the culture they were once encouraged to forget.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Announce 2027 North American Tour Dates

Fresh off a set of opening slots for Weezer, and ahead of taking the stage at Darker Waves 2026 in Huntington Beach this weekend, Silversun Pickups have announced a new slate of 2027 North American dates. Following the news that they’ll be performing at Salt Lake City’s annual Kilby Block Party in May, the alt-rockers will be playing 28 shows beginning at the end of February in Austin with dates running through May and concluding with a hometown show at LA’s Wiltern on May 22. These shows will be an extension of their dates supporting their latest LP, Tenterhooks.

Huntington Beach, CA · 1d

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Museum of Neon Art Debuts New Exhibition on Vintage Bowling

Hundreds of fans swarmed the Museum of Neon Art this weekend for the opening of Wonder Lanes, a new exhibition on the signs and style of mid-century bowling. We spotted teenagers and nonagenarians equally wide-eyed at the massive neon signs visible up close and saw them peering into a specialized 3-D viewer to see stereo images of magnificent googie bowling centers when they were new.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Hollywood Christmas Parade Grand Marshals revealed

The 94th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is less than a month away and organizers have named the co-Grand Marshals. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will share the spot as the ceremonial leaders of the parade. “We’re thrilled to be chosen as co-Grand Marshals of this year’s Hollywood...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

American Songwriter

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3 Country-Rock Songs From the 1970s That Helped Blur the Line Between Nashville and California

These three tracks are top hits from the 1970s country-rock movement. They each helped create a shortcut between Nashville and Los Angeles. Artists still take that shortcut today, following in these legends’ footsteps. “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell. This song creates a...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Hollywood Legends Michael Schultz, Faith Evans,Yo-Yo, Steven Williams & DJ Battlecat Honored at Hapa Awards 10th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CA — November 3, 2026 — Hollywood and Africa are coming together for a milestone celebration as the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) marks its 10th anniversary, with two spectacular events scheduled for Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Southern California. Presented...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Long Beach Post

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‘The Mosquito Bowl’ movie tells a tragic WWII story. For this 102-year-old veteran, it was personal

The film centers on a group of young athletes who volunteered for the Marines before enduring the brutal battle of Okinawa. Long Beach resident John McConnell still remembers the devastation it wrought. The post ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ movie tells a tragic WWII story. For this 102-year-old veteran, it was personal appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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Charlie Brown Movie Night In the Park At Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Los Angeles County Parks and Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates announce a holiday double-feature movie night in the park on Saturday, Nov. 14, 4-7 p.m. The holiday double feature “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be shown under the stars at Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater. Picnic and holiday karaoke ...

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

In Touch Weekly

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Spencer Pratt Shares His Brutal Verdict of Nithya Raman’s L.A. Mayoral Win

It’s safe to say Spencer Pratt isn’t pleased with the results of the L.A. mayoral race. On Thursday, November 5, it was announced Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Shortly after the news was revealed, The Hills star took to X with his thoughts on […]

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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#TheBlackWatch: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Sparks Soul-Stirring Discussion About Black Fatherhood, Generational Trauma & ‘Moonlight’ Comparisons

Brooks and Nicholson deliver standout performances portraying Little Ant's parents navigating family fractures. The film uses Greek mythology to explore a young Black boy's identity and circumstances in Watts. Cinematography and storytelling draw comparisons to 'Moonlight' while establishing its own unique visual identity. Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson are...

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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'Everyday Courage' event promotes California arts, humanities

A big event Tuesday night in Los Angeles will lift up arts and culture, history and the humanities. The theme is “ Everyday Courage .” The nonprofit California Humanities will present its Spirit of the Humanities Awards. Ann Burroughs, president and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, will receive the award for Courageous Leadership. She said California's postwar mistreatment of Japanese Americans remains highly relevant today. "It's critically important that we not only know the history but we understand history, because if we don't know what the lessons of history are, then they can so easily be repeated," Burroughs explained. The evening’s featured speaker will be playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez, founder of El Teatro Campesino, which helped spread the word about strikes and marches by Chicano farmworkers in the 1960s. PBS currently features a documentary on the subject, called "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez." Sen. Ben Allen, D-El Segundo, will be honored as the legislative champion for his support of the film industry and arts education. "They've been an incredibly important part of what makes California special," Allen emphasized. "So much of our global leadership has to do with our cultural leadership, the fact that we're

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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George Takei to Be Inducted into Vroman’s Walk of Fame

A Walk of Fame ceremony for George Takei will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. “Mr. Takei’s authorship and public civil rights work on behalf of all people, but particularly Japanese American and LGBTQIA+ folks, make him the perfect choice to join other authors with a strong connection to Vroman’s and the Pasadena community,” Vroman’s said in a statement. He will join such authors as Lisa See, Naomi Hirahara, Lian Dolan, Walter Mosley, and Michael Connolly.

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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“Africatown” Celebrates Leimert Park Through the Power of Collaborative Photography

On June 28, a small crowd gathered inside Lore Leimert Park, a neighborhood bookstore and community space that had just commemorated its first year open, to celebrate the release of Africatown, the newest photobook by Los Angeles photographer Ave Pildas. Outside, CicLAvia had transformed the streets into a pedestrian frenzy, while the annual Festival of Masks brought masses into the Park Village. Parking was nearly impossible. People came anyway.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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SoCal Concert Lineup: November 6–12

Deftones turn Petco Park into a festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of The Score under the Hollywood Bowl shell, Don Omar opens and Smashing Pumpkins close a huge Kia Forum week, Ricky Martin plays Temecula and Miranda Lambert closes Highland — and Palm Springs Pride fills the desert streets all weekend.

Los Angeles County, CA · 4d

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California Bookstore Founded in 1894 Found a New Owner After a Two-Year Search to Save Its Legacy

Founded in 1894, a California bookstore survived more than a century of change before facing an uncertain future. In 2024, its longtime owner announced plans to sell, hoping to find someone who would preserve the independent business and its history. The search lasted two years before a new owner finally...

Pasadena, CA · 4d

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California Family Filled a Store With Creations From More Than 100 Artists and Unusual Collectibles

A tiny beetle-themed shop sells real insect displays, bird skulls, and fine jewelry, all under one roof. It runs on the vision of one family. It also carries work from more than 100 independent artists. The inventory leans strange in the best way. Think taxidermy, wax seals, bug-themed cards, and...

Pasadena, CA · 4d

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

Los Angeles, CA · 4d