Art

Lux In Tenebris at Lethal Amounts

by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments on Lux In Tenebris at Lethal Amounts
From left to right:
From left to right: “Little Ghoulie Fig. 10” and “Little Ghoulie Fig. 11” by Steven Russell Black

“Lux In Tenebris,” which translates to “Light in Darkness,” is the latest exhibit at Lethal Amounts in Los Angeles, California. The group dark art show features more than 30 artists from across the globe and was curated in collaboration with Ahuixa Swimwear and Brooke Kent Art & Design.

Ahuixa is a high-end alternative swim apparel line that takes its name from the Aztec goddess Ahuic who guides running waters. Brooke Kent is an artist and graphic designer whose work highlights death, beauty, the natural and the subconscious. Both curators hold a deep appreciation for creativity that embraces the shadows and morbidity inside us, and the exhibition reveals this aesthetic. Continue reading “Lux In Tenebris at Lethal Amounts” →

Art

The Dark Art Emporium Presents “Angel Dust”

by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments on The Dark Art Emporium Presents “Angel Dust”
From left to right: "Fields" and "Fed The Lions II " by Iva Troj
From left to right: “Fields” and “Fed The Lions II ” by Iva Troj

This past weekend, The Dark Art Emporium in Long Beach, California, introduced its latest exhibit, “Angel Dust,” featuring Rachael Bridge, Iva Troj and Meagan “Magpie” Rodgers. Each artist created a series of new pieces that collectively evoke a realm of morbid enchantment. Continue reading “The Dark Art Emporium Presents “Angel Dust”” →

Events, Fashion, Lifestyle

MM Fabrications Debuts Unholy Collection: INRI

by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments on MM Fabrications Debuts Unholy Collection: INRI
MM Fabrications INRI: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate
MM Fabrications INRI: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate

Missy Munster, the occult fashion designer behind MM Fabrications, revealed her latest collection of head and chest pieces—INRI: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate. The theme references both the bible, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” and Dante Alighieri’s poem “Inferno” with the Italian phrase translating to “Abandon all hope, ye who enter.” Just as the poem’s protagonist journeys through Hell, attendees were welcomed into a dark realm that majestically evoked death and decay. Continue reading “MM Fabrications Debuts Unholy Collection: INRI” →

Dining & Drink, Nightlife

Sinister Pointe’s Spooky Spirit Lounge

by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments on Sinister Pointe’s Spooky Spirit Lounge
Sinister Pointe Spirit Lounge reserved seating
Sinister Pointe Spirit Lounge reserved seating

Sinister Pointe is renowned for bringing terrifying haunts to Orange County, and for the first time this year, the production company has introduced a horror-themed pop-up bar that is absolutely chilling in all the right ways. Welcome to the Spirit Lounge! Continue reading “Sinister Pointe’s Spooky Spirit Lounge” →

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.
Continue reading “Surrender Yourself to The House of Red Velvet” →

Events, Lifestyle, Spiritual

The Witch Walk Debuts in Downtown Santa Ana

by Jennifer Vasquez9 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” →