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Why L.A. and Quick Bar Critic: Barkowski on Pico

[Quick Bar Critic]

Barkowski.

On Pico near Stewart, in Santa Monica.

by Reviewer Rob

Below is a recent exchange with a “follower”:

her: Where is this? Love!

me: it’s just east of Pico and Stewart in Santa Monica, north Venice Beach.

her: I didn’t realize you’re in LA these days. Does the vibe match the hype in this place?

me: L.A. in general […]

March 10th, 2018 | Tags: , | Category: adventure central, california, los angeles | Leave a comment

Hannah Haddix Magyk Tutorial

Hannah Haddix, in the back of the Reviewervan preparing to go into a Victoria’s Secret for a shoot.

[Alternative Education]

Magic Mystic Maiden
sex magic instruction along the coast highway
“There is no art without magic, and there is no magic without art.”

story and Reviewer TV video by Reviewer Rob

As you may know by now, dear reader, I […]

June 4th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: adventure central, art, art photography, beauty, film, living by the sword, los angeles, northwest, Reviewer TV, washington state | Leave a comment

Areal: Smelly Steak and Wine

[Bad Food]

Someone once said it didn’t matter how nice a restaurant is…
Areal: Smelly Steak and Wine
Areal Restaurant, 2820 Main Street, Santa Monica (Venice Beach), CA
dined: December 15, 2016

by Reviewer Rob

I felt like going out for steak the other night so I tried a new place and went to Areal in Venice Beach, a kind of […]

December 19th, 2016 | Tags: , | Category: food, los angeles, update | Leave a comment

Democratic Mail-in Participation

[Democracy]

Voting by Mail in California

by Reviewer Rob

So, I’m mailing in my California Democratic Primary ballot today. Participating in democracy has never been easier. I don’t know why they have that rule that says you have to be registered as a Democrat to participate in this election though. That doesn’t seem fair or democratic. What if […]

May 25th, 2016 | Category: law, Lifestytle, living by the sword, local politics, los angeles, update, world politics | Leave a comment

X band -- handwritten set list

[Photo Story]

Music Set List From The Band X
Casbah Show, 11-27-15

by Reviewer Rob

I have to admit I bought a ticket for this show as a fan. I wanted to cover it for the pages of Reviewer, but I came to enjoy the music, firstly. And like any fan I also wanted to honor the members of […]

December 21st, 2015 | Tags: , , | Category: adventure central, art photography, beauty, los angeles, music, pop culture, san diego | Leave a comment

The band X at The Casbah, 11-27-15

The legendary band X returns

by Reviewer Rob

X opens their show at The Casbah, 11-27-15: this was said to be the first time X had appeared on stage since Billy Zoom had been in chemo treatment. They chose the warm and inviting safety of the naugahyde-padding lined stage of The Casbah for their re-emergance. It was […]

November 29th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: archive, event coverage, living by the sword, los angeles, music, nightlife, opinion, politics | Leave a comment

The Hand Of Glory

[Occult]

The Hand Of Glory
at California Institute Of Abnormalarts

Illustration of a Hand Of Glory and how it was used as a candle during a burglary.

by Reviewer Rob

A Hand of Glory was a tool used by malefactors in the criminal underworld of yesteryear. Think of it like a kind of supernatural roofie used by burglars and […]

November 15th, 2015 | Tags: , , | Category: adventure central, art, art photography, beer zine, history stuff, hollywood, law, living by the sword, los angeles, nightlife, opinion | Leave a comment

The Halfwits’ Last Hurrah at Hollywood Fringe

FOUR CLOWNS PRODUCTIONS and The Halfwits’ Last Hurrah

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by Reviewer Rob

Really glad I went to see these guys on opening night. Reminded me I need to get out from under earbuds, and out from sitting in front of a computer screen for something other than to see a band play. Very interactive play, The Halfwits’ Last […]

September 20th, 2015 | Category: art, hollywood, los angeles, theater | Leave a comment
 
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