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Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Paints a Musical Wonderland with Newest Single

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

Photo credit: Jon BeckleyThe minds behind Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys are back with a new release. The group went viral with their hit “Goth Beach”, a catchy summer romp, last year, and they’ve broken the mold this time around with their latest avant-garde single and music video “Keep My Head”. The single has been described as “an enchanting fusion of musical mastery and visual opulence, drawing inspiration from Rococo aesthetics and horror elements to create a unique experience reminiscent of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This fits in theme with the band’s aesthetic, which Boston Survival Guide has described as “Dada-esque, carnival-run-amuck, and just plain old ‘not-always-so-clean’ fun”.The song’s catchy and captivating lyrics, combined with the band’s theatrical flair, transport listeners to a world where fantasy and reality collide. In a way, “Keep My Head” has an otherworldly sense of nostalgia that sinks down underneath your skin and makes you want t...

Chasing Dreams in Sustainable Luxury: The Inspiring Journey of Marvin J Fadrigo and Curated by The MJF

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, a minority-owned and operated sustainable luxury business is making waves and rewriting the narrative of fashion consumption. Curated by The MJF, founded by Marvin J Fadrigo, is not just a brand; it’s a manifestation of dreams, determination, and a commitment to making a positive impact on both the fashion industry and the planet.Dressed in Dreams: The Beginnings of Curated by The MJFMarvin’s journey is one that is firmly entrenched in his lowly beginnings in the Philippines. His enthusiasm for fashion was sparked early on because he grew up in an aspirational environment. Marvin’s career was not without obstacles because he was from a developing economy where clothing was frequently considered an extravagance for the wealthy. While many people in his situation might have chosen a profession that was more secure, Marvin steadfastly followed his goals. He majored in journalism and received his degree, choosing a course of study t...

LAPD Officer Arrested For Allegedly Stealing A Debit Card

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

An LAPD officer was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing and using a woman’s debit card.The LAPD Internal Affairs Division investigated the matter and put out a felony arrest warrant on Officer Edmond Babainas for burglary and theft after the woman complained about the card going missing.“The allegations of an officer breaking public trust are extremely troubling and there must be accountability,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said in a statement. “This Department will fully cooperate with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office in this matter.”The woman claims to have last seen the card while inside an LAPD location, later seeing transactions going through without her consent. The woman allegedly obtained photos of the officer making transactions with her card at a home improvement store and presented them to LAPD.That is when LAPD identified the person using the card as Officer Babainas.“Our police officers must be held accountable to the highest standard,”...

Now Magazine Reveals August 2023 Issue with Cover Star Elizabeth Pipko

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

Model Elizabeth Pipko is LA’s Now Magazine’s August cover star. The model, who is also an author and media personality, appears on the cover of the Los Angeles based magazine looking incredible in a chain-link and crystal handmade top with nothing underneath. The model also posed in a Cinq a Sept dress and Patbo one piece bodysuit in the feature.The August issue, photographed by celebrity photographer, Craig Ambrosio, was perfectly titled “Different Directions” as the model discussed her different ambitions and the multiple directions she is being pulled in her life. After highlighting her recent graduation from the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, Pipko was asked about her future plans when she gave a very surprising answer: food.The model seemed elated to discuss her passion for restaurants and cooking, and her goal to continue her culinary studies which she says she began during the start of the pandemic in 2020 with a six-month profession...

Poetic Intelligence: Arts Calendar August 10-16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

New poems by a dead poet with the help of A.I. (and his own photography); new and rare art books and the worlds (and parties) that spin in and around them; a weekend of food, film, dance, and poetry inspired by paintings; classic Chinese printmaking, interdisciplinary landscapes, and allegorical photography; poetry by women of color inspired by majestic sculptures; a documentary on the world’s greatest personal library; art across the L.A. River; blockchain art by cyberpunk feminists.Allen Ginsberg: Patti Smith & William S. Burroughs, The Bunker, September 20, 1995 (Fahey/Klein Gallery)Thursday, August 10Muses & Self: Photographs by Allen Ginsberg at Fahey/Klein Gallery. Ginsberg’s personal photographs balance our understanding of the outspoken Beat poet. At his core, Ginsberg was a witness and chronicler of the world; his profound admiration for the beauty of the vernacular, intense observation, and celebration of the present moment guided his photography and poetry. In con...

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in danger of closing, company says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, a Tony Award-winning stage company that has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area theater scene for decades, is facing a severe post-COVID financial squeeze and may not survive the year, directors have announced.The company, which earlier this year postponed a world premiere musical, “Alice Bliss,” slated to run July 12 to Aug. 6, said in a news release Wednesday that it will be forced to shut down for good if it does not raise $3 million by November.“We have now reached a danger point,” executive director Debbie Chinn said in a statement. While federal COVID funds helped keep TheatreWorks afloat during the pandemic shutdown, “those emergency sources were spent according to federal regulations, and despite our best efforts to bounce back from this crisis, we are now looking at a gravely dire shortfall in income” Chinn noted. “We have been (making) and continue to make hard decisions, including deep financial cuts within t...

Russian strike kills 2 in Ukraine; Moscow blast kills 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

By Dasha Litvinova and Emma Burrows | Associated PressTALLINN, Estonia — A Russian rocket attack on Wednesday killed two people and wounded at least seven others in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, which is near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said.Although regional governor Yuriy Malashko initially said three people died in the attack on a residential area, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko later said two people died and one other person had been resuscitated.The city lies about 50 kilometers (30 miles) northeast of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since the early weeks of the war. Shelling in the plant’s surroundings have raised persistent fears of a nuclear accident.In Russia, an explosion on the grounds of a factory that makes optical equipment for Russia’s security forces north of Moscow killed one person, wounded 60 others and left at least eight people unaccounted for, officials said.R...

Millions struggle to afford AC during deadly heat waves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

By Jesse Bedayn | Associated Press/Report for AmericaDENVER — Bobbie Boyd is in a losing battle against near triple-digit temperatures in northwest Arkansas.Her window air conditioner runs nonstop and the ballooning electric bill carves about $240 out of her $882-a-month fixed income. So the 57-year-old cuts other necessities.Boyd eats one meal a day so her 15-year-old grandson, who she’s raising alone, can have two. She stopped paying car insurance and skips medical appointments.“The rent and the light bill. And I’m broke,” said Boyd, who needs the cooling to stave off her heat-induced asthma attacks.As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with the same agonizing decisions as Boyd — between perilous indoor heat or paying costly bills. While President Joe Biden has invested billions into federal programs that subsidize the poorest Americans’ energy costs, the money reaches only a fraction of ...

Disabled Cruise vehicle blocks SF traffic on eve of vote on driverless expansion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A disabled Cruise driverless vehicle blocked traffic in San Francisco on Wednesday, on the eve of a vote from the California Public Utilities Commission on whether to expand driverless vehicle service in the city. Video from the scene showed the Cruise car standing still in the middle of Gough Street.With the disabled vehicle blocking one of the lanes, many drivers honked at the driverless car as they drove around it. On Thursday, the CPUC will take a critical vote on whether driverless car companies can charge a fare for their ride hail services across San Francisco. Skimming devices found in Petaluma If the vote passes, driverless car companies Cruise and Waymo would be allowed to expand service across the city. Although there has yet to be a major accident in San Francisco involving a Cruise or Waymo vehicle, the robotaxis have been malfunctioning enough to generate resistance the proposed expansion, that would allow them to operate around-the-clock.The ...

Two convicted felons arrested in American Canyon Walgreens bust

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:20 GMT

(KRON) -- Two men who are previously convicted felons were arrested in connection to thefts at a Walgreens location in American Canyon Tuesday, the American Canyon Police Department said. ACPD officers stopped a silver Toyota Camry at around 5 p.m. The vehicle was leaving the Walgreens and its occupants were reported to have stolen multiple items from the store.The driver was identified as 29-year-old Deja Lambert and the passenger as 37-year-old Debony Jackson. Both are from Oakland, police said. Items allegedly stolen from Walgreens were located on their person and in the Camry. Disabled Cruise vehicle blocks SF traffic on eve of vote on driverless expansion Also in the car were a device for removing security tags from merchandise and a non-serialized Ruger .380 handgun with an extended magazine.The two previously convicted felons were arrested for multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including theft, possession of burglary tools, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited ...