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SantaCon 2008's Rein(deer) of Terrornew

The gathering of the Santas at the boathouse was on a comedy level somewhere closer to the Firesign Theatre, as nearly 300 crowded the park. There were hippie, hipster and biker Santas; Santas in Lucha Libre and green gorilla masks; and some tall St. Nick with a star on his eye like Paul Stanley from KISS. All moved in cheery circles around red-suited and tinsel-daubed ladies, some of them too slinky and sexed-up for lap-sitting shifts at any department store.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Ron Garmon  |  12-12-2008  |  Culture

Burning Man: Torching the American Dreamnew

Welcome to Hell. Population, You: Among the many and varied effects of Burning Man upon national culture is that it vindicates a long-cherished, if little-expressed, American desire to drive to another planet.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Ron Garmon  |  09-05-2008  |  Culture

2012: Apocalypse Soon?new

For the first time in nearly fifteen years the End of the World draws near. December 21, 2012, is coming in hard with multiple threats, and conflicting theories being actively debated on any and all forums that offer media time to the fringe and the fantastic.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Mick Farren  |  06-20-2008  |  Culture

What Happened to Recess?new

Adults need time to run and play, too.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Natalie Nichols  |  05-18-2007  |  Culture

The Devil's Advocatesnew

The arrival of 6/6/06 gave the faithful and the curious an excuse to party like a beast across Los Angeles and beyond.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Mick Farren  |  06-16-2006  |  Culture

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