Locals Say NoHo Plaza’s Business Strategy Falls Short

Not a single person makes use of any of the tables or chairs in NoHo Plaza during a Saturday afternoon.

“Like, what is that overheated patio furniture offering me that Starbucks isn’t?”



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DTLA's Financial District is Two-Faced (or Three-Faced, or Four-Faced)

A horde of pedestrians hurry across the 7th Street cross walk. (Emily Mae Czachor/Neon Tommy)

A portrait of the 7th Street/Figureoa intersection.



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An Interview With Feminist Pakistani Filmmaker Afia Nathaniel

Her latest film “Dukhtar” premieres in Los Angeles this weekend.



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Budweiser Gets It Wrong, Again

Budweiser faced harsh public backlash last week after it released another problematic advertisement.



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L.A. Zine Fest Embraces Community And DIY Spirit

Donna Letterese explains the "punny" nature of her zines to a father and daughter. (Emily Mae Czachor/Neon Tommy)

“It's about just being able to put out your art and do it by yourself.”



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It's Not All About Pasta: Natural Gluten-Free Meal Replacers

It's Not All About Pasta: Natural Gluten-Free Meal Replacers (Creative Commons/Google Images)

The healthy way to go gluten-free.



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Popular Retailers Deem Mental Illness Fashion-Forward

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Companys like Urban Outfitters and Kitson are developing a habit of glamorizing mental illness. 



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THEATER TALK: Best And Worst Of Netflix Musicals

Looking for a musical to watch on Netflix? Here's a guide to what's worth watching—and what you should avoid at all costs.



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The L.A. Art Show: Fine Print Fair

 

This year's LA Art Show offered an alluring variety of diverse fine prints from around the globe. 



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Santa Monica Art Exhibit Combines Gender, Makeup, and Science

This new art exhibit poses questions about gender, science, and the implications of synthetic beauty. 



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Body Evolution: Bare-Faced to Barbie Doll

GlobalDemocracy.com released a shocking video that exposes the workings of Photoshop within the modeling industry. 



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Men Slow Down For Female 'Friends'

A new study reveals that men walk slower for potential sex. 



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Film Review: 'After Tiller'

Martha Shane and Lana Wilson's new documentary "After Tiller" is an expository, must-see film. 



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An Evening At The Bootleg Theater With Award-Winning Slam Poet Andrea Gibson

Award-winning slam poet Andrea Gibson delivered an inspiring performance at the Bootleg Theater on Sunday, September 22. 



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Five Must-Read Books For Fall 2013

Our top five pics for fall! (Creative Commons)

Here are five books that definitely should not stay on the shelf this fall. 



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Film Review: Salinger

J.D. Salinger (Wikimedia)

This new documentary answeres lingering questions about the last fifty years of the life of The Catcher In The Rye author, J.D. Salinger. 



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