Native Intelligence archive
for September 2010

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UCLA got itself a big win in Texas last Saturday, but don't expect much more in the way of highlights from the Bruins. The Pac-10 is loaded and the Bruins offense is still a work in progress.

Resnick Pavilion at LACMA previewed

resnick-renzo-reporter.jpg LACMA's unveiling of the new Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion continued today with a preview for the media.

The Talent and the Talented (adventures in swagland)

Celebrities! Free stuff! Celebrities with free stuff!

Tribute to Varnette P. Honeywood, L.A. artist

DSCN1158.JPG Remembering the influential artist and Cosby Show favorite, Varnette P. Honeywood.

Lose the match, win the world

Playing the also-ran sport of doubles tennis, a guy from India and a guy from Pakistan lose the match, win the world and set the standard for perspective and class.

Watching 'Los Angeles Plays Itself' with Thom Anderson

thom-anderson.jpg "Los Angeles Plays Itself," a three hour film that is a virtual tutorial on how Los Angeles is portrayed in the movies, screened this weekend at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica. Director Thom Anderson was there.

Lisker Chronicles: 'Justice will win the day'

lisker-abells.jpg After taking the call that the state wants to send him back to prison, Bruce Lisker says "I just need to stay focused on the tasks ahead: school, love, life and staying in a spiritually and emotionally healthy place."

Geishas with a pen

The book collaborator is also a psychologist, confidant, interlocutor, and supportive friend. We defuse fears, hang out, massage egos, play Devil's Advocate, call our "authors" on the bullshit - gently. We have to be both honest and kind. And politic. Otherwise we're worthless.
KCET control room
kcet-rehearsal-control.jpgA peek inside the TV station's Burbank studios.
Whitt's Wood Yard
whitts-wood-yard.jpgElon Musk wants to drill here at Pico and Sepulveda.
BCAM
bcam-stairs.jpgThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
David Hockney at LACMA
hockney-arrives-lacma.jpgThe artist arrives to open his latest exhibit.
Mountain lion family
mountain-lion-family-martinez.jpgFrom Robert Martinez's trail cam in the San Gabriels.
The power of 'pluribus' plays
Allegiance-9-(1).jpgDon Shirley on theater in LA
Macy's winds down
mannequin-graveyard-macys.jpgThe store in Westside Pavilion has closed down.
Streetscape: Westwood
westwood-sky-lao.jpgWestwood Boulevard looking north and a little bit skyward.
Streetscape: East LA
la-luz-del-mundo.jpg Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, East 1st Street.
Sign from LA's past
loves-bbq-valley-relics.jpg Sign from an old Love's BBQ restaurant at the Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth.
Visiting her old ballet costumes
melissa-barak-cost-iris.jpg Melissa Barak at LACMA Chagall exhibit with the artist's memorable designs.
Engine Co. 17
engine-co-17-side.jpg Inside the long-closed Arts District fire station on Santa Fe Avenue.
Wilshire Grand Center lobby
wilshire-grand-lobby-wall.jpg Visitors check out the wall-mounted sculpture by artist Do Ho Suh.
Barnsdall Park
barnsdall-park-trees.jpg Under the trees.
Inside Hollyhock House
hollyhock-columns.jpgPhoto taking was allowed for one weekend. So we did.
Streetscape: Lincoln Heights
el-milagro-market.jpgProductos Mexicanos at El Milagro Market on Avenue 18.
June 6, 1968
rfk-hearse-wide-lapl.jpgThe body of Robert F. Kennedy leaves Good Samaritan hospital. More pics
Streetscape: DTLA
spring-street-bike-lane.jpgSpring Street bike lane.
Palm weeds of Santa Susana
santa-susana-palm-weeds.jpgOak trees, sandstone ridges and fan palms? Ugh. More
Streetscape: West LA
405-at-smblvd.jpg405 North at Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hills turning brown
grman1.jpgThe hills above Gorman.
Arcana Books
arcana-books.jpgIn the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City.
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