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Ramen Yamada-ya in Culver City to Open This Week

As I previously reported, a new restaurant, Ramen Yamada-ya, is coming to West Washington in Culver City. Driving past the location on Sunday, I noticed this sign: "We will open in 5 days." While this doesn't exactly…

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Added by Scupine on August 24, 2011 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Jonathan Gold Reviews Moko

Famed Los Angeles food critic Jonathan Gold reviewed downtown Culver City's new Korean restaurant, Moko, last week. Read the whole review in the LA Weekly here.



Gold gives this brief summary of what makes Moko's chef, Gary Robins, so worthy of…

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Added by Scupine on August 23, 2011 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Who is Stacking Rocks in Ballona Creek? Mystery Sort-of Solved!

I had often wondered about the stacked rocks along the Ballona Creek bike path in Marina del Rey, so I was understandably excited to come across an article in the April 2011 issue of the Ballona Creek Renaissance newsletter that addressed…

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Added by Scupine on August 20, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Where Am I in Culver City? Game 010

Every other friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's this image of the "Christ the Redeemer" statue at the top of Corcovado mountain. This is actually a clue. Do you know where it is?

If you know, enter your response in the comments!

I'll reveal the answer in two Fridays, when I…

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Added by Scupine on August 19, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Artist Ed Ruscha's Studio is Now in Culver City

According to this L.A. Weekly article, legendary visual artist, national treasure, and personal hero Ed Ruscha has moved his studio to Culver City.

The article points out that Ruscha's long-time studio in Venice -- on Palms and Electric Ave., behind the Brig…

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Added by Scupine on August 18, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Comedic Murder Mystery Dinner Attracts Many to the Culver Jazz Club at the DoubleTree

Every Saturday, you're invited to "get your sleuth on" at the Culver Jazz Club inside the DoubleTree by Hilton. "The Dinner Detectives" presents an interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show set in present day. This means NO cheesy costumes, recited dialogue or hokey song/dance. The performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to…

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Added by Scupine on August 17, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Culver City Historical Society Begins New On-line Retrospective

This Friday, the Culver City Historical Society On-line introduced a new feature: Flashback Friday. The site will regularly post iconic, and in many cases long-unseen, images from their archive. This Friday, they kick the series off logically -- with City Hall, the structure designated…

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Added by Scupine on August 16, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Best Bread in Culver City: Lonzo's Bakery

Who makes the best bread in Culver City? I'm going to make it my business to find out. But I have a working assumption as a starting point: Lonzo's Bakery at 10804 Washington Boulevard, across the street from Best Buy.

 

You don't have to take my word for it. They seem to agree on…

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Added by Scupine on August 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Actors' Gang Perform Family-Friendly Romeo & Juliet in the Park

The Actor's Gang are performing a fun family-friendly version of Romeo & Juliet in Media Park every Saturday and Sunday in August at 11:00 am.

They call it Romeo and Juliet, Monsters in Love, so naturally Romeo is a vampire and Juliet is a sort of Bride of Frankenstein. It's 45 minutes long, and, as promised, "much less…

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Added by Scupine on August 12, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Seen on the Streets of Culver CIty: The Cosmic Bus

The other day, this crazy and completely fantastic bus was parked on Washington Boulevard near the DMV. The vehicle had Texas plates, and I haven't seen it since, so it must have been just passing through. Fare thee well, Oh Cosmic Bus.



Find more photos like this on Culver City…

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Added by Scupine on August 12, 2011 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Nothing Over $50 -- Vintage Summer Bargain Boutique in Culver City

Helms Design District Vintage Boutique will hold a Vintage Summer Bargain Boutique this Saturday, August 13, from 10 am to 4 pm -- at the LightSpace Studio at 8755 Washington Boulevard in Culver City.

The Helms Design District Vintage Boutique is described as being part pop-up shop, part clothing expo -- a 5,000-square-foot studio with displays of classic,…

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Added by Scupine on August 11, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Longest Laugh in Television History

 

In honor of Lucile Ball's 100 birthday, here's a video of what is reportedly the longest laugh in television history -- shot right in Culver City's Desilu Studio, of course.

Added by Scupine on August 11, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Culver City-based Architectural Firm Gets Manhattan Beach Library Job

Johnson Favaro seems to be the go-to architectural firm for libraries in Los Angeles. Having also built libraries in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, now they've been tapped design the new $17-million City of Manhattan Beach Branch of the Los Angeles County Library. The two-story, 20,000-square-foot…

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Added by Scupine on August 10, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

NPR Hosts Invade Culver City?

 

 

According to LA Observed, "key people" from NPR's Morning Edition, Weekend Edition and the weekend version of All Things Considered are temporarily using the NPR West studios in Culver City. Therefore, we advise you to keep your eyes peeled for the following celebrities-you-wouldn't-normally-recognize.

Morning Edition…

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Added by Scupine on August 9, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Dennis Rodman Appears at Westfield Culver City This Saturday

On Saturday, August 5th, Dennis Rodman appeared at Millions of Milkshakes in the Westfield Mall in Culver City. The former NBA leading rebounder and an inductee to the Basketball hall of Fame visited the shop to launch his own signature "GTOX Hangover shake"

There are a couple of YouTube videos that capture the appearance, but this one is my favorite, wherein…

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Added by Scupine on August 9, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Diana Nyad (Who Frequents the Culver City Plunge) Attempts to Swim from Cuba to the United States

61-year-old Diana Nyad -- who frequently uses the Culver City Plunge for her swimming training -- is currently attempting to swim the 103 miles from Cuba to the United States. She began her attempt at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday (yesterday).  …

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Added by Scupine on August 8, 2011 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Kirk Douglas Attends Opening of 'Here' at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City

The Los Angeles Times reports that Kirk and Anne Douglas were sitting front row center at this Sunday's opening night performance of "This," Melissa James Gibson's play about changing relationships, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver…

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Added by Scupine on August 8, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Creative Heart is an Open Heart Charity Art Show



$10 Admission



Help us raise money for our Society's Non-Profit Website!!!



**Acoustic Performances, Live Painting, DJ, Massages by Donation, Merchandise, Delicious Food and Beverages for sale, ample parking and good vibes!!!



Featured Artists:

Chazz Gold

Jack McCann

Kindra Simpson

Lisa Mansy

Paul Gronner

Kendra…

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Added by Jennifer Boutelle on August 6, 2011 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Where Am I in Culver City? Game 009

Every other friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's this sign boasting colorfully of Color TV (!) by RCA. I've actually spotted this sign a couple of different places throughout the city, so any of them will count! Do you know where they are?

If you know, enter your response in…

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Added by Scupine on August 5, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Goda Yoga Hosts Weekly Buddhist Meditation Meet Up This Saturday Afternoon

Goya Yoga at 9711 Washington Boulevard in downtown Culver City invites you to their Weekly Meditation Meetup this Saturday (and indeed every Saturday) at 3 p.m. There is no charge.

 

The meditation technique they practice is easy to learn and very…

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Added by Scupine on August 4, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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