LA Karaoke Bars for Beginners, Pros

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LA’s cut-throat karaoke scene has a lot to offer: incredible singers, delusional American Idol wannabes, celebrities and everything in between. In fact, recording artists such as Fred Durst and Jennifer Hudson have been known to drop in on local karaoke spots and sing their own tunes.

Local Band: Allah-Las Guide to LA

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If not for the band’s Tumblr, an unsuspecting listener might figure the Allah-Las recently emerged from a time capsule. Vocalist and guitarist Miles Michaud describes his favorite spots in Los Angeles.

LA’s Best Specialty Pizza Restaurants

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In a city with nearly infinite choices, a few LA specialty pizza restaurants rise to the top of the food chain with everything from fresh oysters to curried duck options for toppings.

Wolvesmouth: LA’s ‘Toughest Dinner Reservation’

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Wolvesmouth is an underground restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, shrouded in secrecy. To go, you have to get invited, which involves somewhat of a scavenger hunt, and a password. It’s been called the “Toughest Reservation in LA.”

Dodgers Season Preview

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As Vinny Scully famously says, “It’s time for Dodger Baseball” and the expectations are high for the blue crew in 2013. The Stan Kasten/Magic Johnson Ownership group, now in year two, has made a number of upgrades to the lineup and ball park.

Free Things to do in LA

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Los Angeles is full of free things to do, probably even more so than most large cities. One reason for that is LA’s integration with nature. Most big cities are laid out like towering concrete jungles, but LA is different.