Art, Events

Lethal Amounts Presents Exclusive Charles Manson Exhibit

by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments on Lethal Amounts Presents Exclusive Charles Manson Exhibit
Charles Manson Exhibit at Lethal Amounts
Charles Manson Exhibit at Lethal Amounts

On August 9, 1969, the Manson Family would commit five brutal murders that included actress Sharon Tate and her unborn child. On the 50th anniversary of the massacre, I attended the opening reception of the Charles Manson exhibit at Lethal Amounts.

For four days, from August 8th to August 11th, the gallery showcased never-before-seen artifacts that either belonged to Manson or those connected to him, original art, newspaper clippings, letters and other pieces. Highlighting a controversial and vicious time in American history, the event gave insight into how these killings deeply altered an era. Continue reading “Lethal Amounts Presents Exclusive Charles Manson Exhibit” →

Dining & Drink, Events, Nightlife

You’re Invited to Mad Hatter’s Gin & Tea Party

by Jennifer Vasquez3 Comments on You’re Invited to Mad Hatter’s Gin & Tea Party

 

Photo with the Mad Hatter and Dormouse
Photo with the March Hare

Are you ready to take a trip down the rabbit hole? If the answer is yes, then you’re in for a charming time that promises to become “curiouser and curiouser” as it progresses. Produced by Fever Labs, Inc., the Mad Hatter Gin & Tea Party is an immersive experience taking place in Hollywood, California. The event is 90-minutes of entertainment featuring delicious cocktails, naughty humor and, of course, characters the Mad Hatter, Dormouse and March Hare. Continue reading “You’re Invited to Mad Hatter’s Gin & Tea Party” →

Dining & Drink, Nightlife

Beetle House LA Revamps Its Look & Location

by Jennifer Vasquez3 Comments on Beetle House LA Revamps Its Look & Location
Beetle House LA
Beetle House LA

Any soul with a penchant for the strange and unusual has heard of Beetle House. Founder Zach Neil opened the first location in New York and brought it to the City of Angels in 2017. The restaurant and bar pay homage to the macabre and keep the spooky spirit alive year-round. All, from the ambience and décor to the menu and cocktails, is inspired by figures such as Tim Burton, Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and Alfred Hitchcock. Horror, the goth aesthetic and the bizarre are exuded at each corner. Here, every day is Halloween. Continue reading “Beetle House LA Revamps Its Look & Location” →

Lifestyle, Nightlife, Travel

Best Los Angeles Spots to Visit for Vampire Lovers

by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments on Best Los Angeles Spots to Visit for Vampire Lovers
Photo by Wendy Scofield
Photo by Wendy Scofield

If you’re a vampire enthusiast like me, it’s important to know what places a city has to offer that will satiate your appetite for the vampiric. From grave sites to a wine tasting room, here’s a list of a few must-visit spots in the City of Angels that are perfect for both the living and undead. Continue reading “Best Los Angeles Spots to Visit for Vampire Lovers” →

Events, Nightlife, Performing Arts

Surrender Yourself to The House of Red Velvet

by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments on Surrender Yourself to The House of Red Velvet
Photo by Matt Odom
Photo by Matt Odom

Leave your inhibitions at the door when you walk into The House of Red Velvet. Taking place inside the Red Room of Bar Lubitsch, a Russian-inspired lounge in West Hollywood, California, the show transports the audience to a realm where limitations are non-existent, and boundaries are pushed. Here, you will experience dream-like fantasies and even forbidden pleasures.
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Events, Lifestyle, Spiritual

The Witch Walk Debuts in Downtown Santa Ana

by Jennifer Vasquez7 Comments on The Witch Walk Debuts in Downtown Santa Ana
The Witch Walk presented by the Hype Priestess
The Witch Walk presented by the Hype Priestess

This past weekend downtown Santa Ana was graced with a new and exciting event — Witch Walk! The Hype Priestess, a.k.a. Lacey Conine, is the woman behind the magical affair. The walk brings together small businesses and vendors that provide metaphysical/spiritual products and services. From blessed herb sachets to tarot card sessions, the offerings were abundant.  Continue reading “The Witch Walk Debuts in Downtown Santa Ana” →

Art

Seven Sins & Loss at Copro Gallery

by Jennifer Vasquez2 Comments on Seven Sins & Loss at Copro Gallery

 

“Seven Sins” and “Loss” Art Exhibits
“Seven Sins” and “Loss” Art Exhibits

The seven deadly sins are at the forefront of Copro Gallery’s newest exhibit. The establishment, located in Santa Monica, California, unveiled “Seven Sins: Transgressions in Art” this past weekend. The exhibit is curated by Cris Velasco, an avid collector of Dark Art and a composer renowned for his video game scores, which include “Resident Evil” and “Assassin’s Creed.” Also on display is “Loss” by self-taught artist Menton3. The collection is quite personal and inspired by the recent passing of his brother.
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Art, Events

Vincent Castiglia’s Blood Sacrifice

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Vincent Castiglia Autopsy of the Soul
Vincent Castiglia’s “Autopsy of the Soul” at The Dark Art Emporium

When we think of putting one’s ‘blood, sweat and tears’ into something, it’s usually intended figuratively. Vincent Castiglia, though, takes the phrase to an entirely literal and ethereal level. Creating pieces that draw from his own blood, he gives life to the subjects he imagines. They are no longer renderings on paper, but beings that possess and manifest a human lifeforce.

The Dark Art Emporium in Long Beach, California, is offering the public a rare opportunity to see Castiglia’s art up close. Recently, the gallery held an opening reception for the exhibit titled “Autopsy of the Soul” & Retrospective, which features more than 20 works. To lay eyes on the pieces was, like the art, surreal. Continue reading “Vincent Castiglia’s Blood Sacrifice” →

Events, Performing Arts

Diehl Marcus & Company Reveals The Thule Spirit Machine

by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments on Diehl Marcus & Company Reveals The Thule Spirit Machine

 

Christian Marcus, owner of Diehl Marcus & Company
Erika Diehl, owner of Diehl Marcus & Company

Have you ever had an immersive theatre experience that blurred the lines between reality and fantasy? One that made you ask yourself, “Could this really stir up something unexpected?” Well, The Thule Spirit Machine Experience presented by Diehl Marcus & Company, the antique and curio shop located in Los Angeles, did just that. Business owners and husband and wife Christian Marcus and Erika Diehl hosted the evening affair. It was an intimate gathering with space for only a limited number of people. Continue reading “Diehl Marcus & Company Reveals The Thule Spirit Machine” →

Art, Events

Mothmeister: Postmortem Fairy Tales at Lethal Amounts Gallery

by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments on Mothmeister: Postmortem Fairy Tales at Lethal Amounts Gallery
Photo with the artistic duo Mothmeister
Photo with the artistic duo Mothmeister

For a three-day weekend, the Belgium-based artistic duo Mothmeister brought their collection “Postmortem Fairy Tales” to Lethal Amounts Gallery. This was the pair’s first time exhibiting in Los Angeles, so it was a rare opportunity to see their work in person. The two were also part of the most recent Oddities Flea Market at the Globe Theatre. Continue reading “Mothmeister: Postmortem Fairy Tales at Lethal Amounts Gallery” →