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2011 Stories by TAYLOR HAMBY

• Belgian Beers Shine At The Copper Door Tasting Event

  published Nov 30, 2011

  The Copper Door brought the creations of nearly 50 craft breweries to downtown Santa Ana when it opened in 2010. The (literally) underground beer bar has approximately six beers on tap at a time but d... More >>

• Hunx and His Punx

  published November 17, 2011

  Hunx has his hand in a little bit of everything: a '60's girl pop-esque band, a gossipy gay and sequined TV show, a hair salon/vintage/record... More >>

• Frankenstein Has No Legs

  published November 3, 2011

  Prepare for an unconventional retelling of the iconic horror story Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein's creature won't have green skin or neck... More >>

• DimeRunner's Non-Trashed Trash Pop

  published November 24, 2011

  If singer Brian Schickling's fast-and-spastic lyrics sound as if they're running away from something, that's because they are. Most of... More >>

• This Week In Food: Tasty Homemade Gifts, Bacon Lube, and White Bread Torture

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Umm, yeah. Don't even ask. Just click the jump and see the story behind the above picture as well as some the other stories you missed this week.Check out a slideshow of our second Happy Hour co-produ... More >>

• Rock Around the Park

  published November 10, 2011

  Comb up those pomps, gentlemen, and pin up that two-toned hair, ladies—the Fourth Annual Rock Around the Park is back. Rockabilly... More >>

• This Week In Food: The Simpsons Takes On Gastroculture, Marshmallow Vodka and Bruxie II

  published Nov 11, 2011

  Behold: our weekly round up of all that is good in the foodie-sphere this week. Read what you missed or want to relive after the jump!The Simpsons will take on foodie culture in an upcoming episode i... More >>

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  2nd Floor Hosts Autograph Party

  published Nov 10, 2011

  When you walk in to 2nd Floor Restaurant/Art Gallery in Huntington Beach, you'll see the walls lined with original artwork for sale by local artists. Many are inspired by tattoo and punk culture an al... More >>

• Parallel Album-Release Show Friday at Rhythm Lounge

  published Nov 09, 2011

  It has been a busy few weeks for Anaheim's Parallel. They were voted Best Hip-Hop Act of 2011 by the Weekly's readers in our Best Of issue in October. Now, they're on the heels of their record release... More >>

• Record Store Day's Black Friday Special Releases: Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys And More

  published Nov 08, 2011

  Record Store Day is giving fans a few limited releases to tide them over until the annual April event. The event, which saw it's 30th anniversary this year, is dedicated to independent record retailer... More >>

• This Week In Food: Molotov Cocktail At Taco Bell, Caveman Food, Live Tree Frog Found In Lettuce

  published Nov 04, 2011

  We present your weekly guide to all that you missed or want to re-enjoy from this week on the blog! Read on after the jump, Forkers!Follow Shuji to DeSimone's in Orange for a proper medianoche Cuban s... More >>

• Psycho Beach Party

  published September 22, 2011

  As a guest star on The Simpsons, John Waters tried to explain to Homer the meaning of camp, "The tragically ludicrous? The ludicrously tragic?" he... More >>

• John Sirmon Cancer Benefit To Be Held At Copper Door

  published Nov 03, 2011

  A string of benefit events are being held locally to benefit John Sirmon, a local skater and skateboard industry worker. Sirmon was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, according to the website made ... More >>

• The Felice Brothers

  published October 27, 2011

  It's hard to write or read about the Felice Brothers without a mention of Bob Dylan. The majority of their discography is filled with... More >>

• He's My Brother She's My Sister

  published October 20, 2011

  He’s My Brother She’s My Sister’s sultry swagger is created by a pair of siblings and a vaudevillian troupe of musicians. The... More >>

• This Week In Food: Star Wars Jack O'Lanterns, Infuse Your Own Liquor, Dead Baby Cake

  published Oct 28, 2011

  rIt's scary out there, Forkers. It's been a spooky week on the blog too-- edible zombie heads! Edible dead babies! View the gore and more after the jump!  We have a bunch of Halloween treat... More >>

• Drink of the Week: Kurosawa at Mesa

  published Oct 28, 2011

  Mesa is a purveyor of style, innovation and culture in this fair county, often compared to a LA lounge (even the unisex restrooms are hip) except without that whole LA douchebag hipster facto... More >>

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  James Felice of the Felice Brothers: I Drive An Ambulance And Comparisons To Bob Dylan Are Uninsightful

  published Oct 27, 2011

  Somewhere on the road between 2009's Yonder is the Clock and Celebration, Florida released this spring, the Felice Brothers took a turn from the browned dusty road they've traveled since 2005 and wal... More >>

• 'American Horror Story' To Feature A Feeding People Song

  published Oct 26, 2011

  Orange County's own Feeding People have found their way onto the soundtrack of FX's newest drama series American Horror Story. "Big Mother," off of their debut self-titled LP will be featured on tonig... More >>

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  Creme Tangerine Records To Hold 50% Off Sale on Halloween

  published Oct 25, 2011

  Screw you Christmas-- here's another reason why Halloween is the greatest holiday of the year. Creme Tangerine Records will mark down 1000's of LPs to 50% off for Halloween. Old school record players,... More >>

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  Social Distortion at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Last Saturday Night

  published Oct 24, 2011

  Social DistortionOct. 22, 2011Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, IrvineClick here for the slideshowMike Ness took a scan of the audience after the opening song, "California Hustle and Flow," and said, "Th... More >>

• This Week In Food: 8,000 Calorie Burger, Walmart to Start Stocking Craft Beers, and Shitheads Who Tip Poorly

  published Oct 21, 2011

  Enjoy this week's edition of all that is fit to read, eat and oggle at (above) from this week at Stick A Fork In It! Read it all after the jump.Rejoice, fair drinkers: Arnold Palmer authorized an alco... More >>

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  Monster Massive Is Canceled. Now Whatr How to Get Your Refund

  published Oct 14, 2011

  Well, it finally happened. Monster Massive 2011 was canceled today despite Go Ventures'  enthusiastic claims to the contrary. Armin van Buuren's Armin Only Mirage show dropped out of the festival... More >>

• Zombie Prom

  published October 6, 2011

  Alright boils and ghouls, it's time to step out of the grave and bust out that liver corsage; Zombie Prom is coming to Detroit Bar. Undead love is... More >>

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  Recipe of the Week: Bacon Tacos

  published Oct 12, 2011

  I first experienced the wonders of the bacon taco thanks to the fine folks at the BACON MANia truck. They offer a fine array of bacon-infused Mexican dishes, but the bacon taco is their best dish. I r... More >>