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Growing Up Black In OC

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The Five Must-See Shows in OC This Week

Tuesday, May 28 Insane Clown Posse City National Grove of Anaheim A rap duo that dons elaborate clown face paint, Insane Clown Posse boast obsessively about drinking an obscure soda called Faygo and having a legion of fans who refer to themselves as Juggalos. Why wouldn't you go see them? Whether o ... More >>

OrigAudio's Sonic Revolution

[Trendzilla] Jason Lucash and Mike Szymczak can make a portable speaker out of anything

Rihanna To Charge Fans $250 For Diamonds Executive Platinum Box Of Her New Album

Even with the surprising, okay, VERY surprising news that Taylor Swift's latest album sold a whopping 1.2 million copies in its first week, almost everyone can agree that the music biz is in a heap of trouble. Labels and artists alike are scrambling to make a buck any way they can. Sometimes this co ... More >>

On The Line: Geeta Bansal Of Clay Oven, Part Two

We don't request a recipe anymore, but sometimes our chefs still want to contribute. After Part Two, you can continue reading to learn how to create the watermelon curry photographed above. Tell us how the dish works out-- we know vegans and Paleo dieters that would love to add another recipe to the ... More >>

Obama Gets The Jay-Z Mash-up Treatment With "99 Problems (But Mitt's Not One)"

With the first round of the 2012 Presidential Debate happening tomorrow, we're sure both President Obama and Mitt Romney are busy stretching, meditating and fishing through their iPods for the perfect hype music to pump them up for talks about domestic policy. So it seems like a good time to share a ... More >>

On The Line: Daniel Hyatt Of Juliette Kitchen Bar, Part Two

What does a love of bacon and Japanese food have to do with Daniel Hyatt's menu? We don't know yet, but it may influence his decisions as he transitions Juliette's autumn selections. Something we do know: their freezer is only big enough to store ice cream. Read our interview with Daniel Hyatt of Ju ... More >>

On the Line: Paul Gstrein of Bayside, Part Two

While experience and education can get you pretty far, Chef Gstrein drives home the point that it's typically who you know (or simply good timing) that can get you places. We wrap up this week's interview with a juicy heirloom recipe to pair with your next meal.Read our interview with Paul Gstrein o ... More >>

On the Line: Frederic Castan of Motif Restaurant, Part Two

"There's always a great love behind a great man.", per Chef Castan. His wife, Maria, is equally talented in the fine arts as a painter. She attends workshops, and has hundreds of works completed. Maria often travels with Frederic, but admittedly prefers the climate close to home. Good thing he didn' ... More >>

On the Line: Austin Lee of Itriya Cafe, Part Two

Austin manages to bring food into the non-food portion of our interview, but what can you do? At least he taught us another combination to order at In-n-Out. This jack of all trades keeps us interested with anecdotes that ultimately lead back to great cuisine. On a completely unrelated note, Lee als ... More >>

On the Line: Phillip Chang of Yogurtland, Part Two

I dropped by the original Yogurtland near Cal State Fullerton after our interview. While we loved the value, my original impression used to be that the formula was a little icy for my taste. However, this visit was different from what I remember. Sure, the pastel décor (European-inspired and design ... More >>

Five Things EDM Fans Should Have Given Up For Lent

​Lent is almost over, and if you are anything like me, you might have already given into temptation. Many gave up fast food, alcohol, shopping, cussing and other things to suffer without. For those who don't know what lent is, it is about giving up your crutch if you will, for 40 days to show your ... More >>

On the Line: Dino McDonough of Slater's 50/50, Part Two

​Dino McDonough joined the crew at Slater's 50/50 just over three years ago, shortly after they launched Anaheim Hills. After a first round of indulgent interviewing, we begin to understand the kind of role food plays in his life. Excellent taste in Halloween costumes and a hidden artistry are som ... More >>

3hree Things: A Trip To Tempe For Angels Spring Training

Watch out for 3hree Things every Tuesday, where Riley Breckenridge, drummer of Orange County's favorite local alt-rock band Thrice, gives his take on life in Southern California as an OC native.​ About a week and a half ago, my lady and I packed our bags, hopped in my car and took the 10 ... More >>

Nicholas James Needham: 6 Years for Touching Boy's Penis to Go with 9 Years for Kiddie Porn

​As expected, registered sex offender Nicholas James Needham was sentenced today to six years in state prison for touching a 5-year-old boy's penis in an Orange mall restroom.The Laguna Beach 28-year-old's sentence will be served concurrent with a nine-year term he received in federal court chil ... More >>

On the Line: 'Sushi Dave' Fernandez of Sushi At the Venetian Gentlemen's Club, Part Two

​Our conversation continues, as Dave craves corned beef and pastrami across the street at Roscoe's Famous Deli. I realize this is probably his breakfast, lunch and even dinner (based on how busy he was in part one). If we didn't have places to be, I probably would've asked about the next destinati ... More >>

On the Line: Luis Flores of the Viking Truck, Part Two

​Friday night. Bootlegger's Brewery. It's my first time there, and I don't know what to drink. Luis Flores passes over a Mason jar of the Spring Saison, and I'm good for the next couple of hours. I get an insider's view of the Viking Truck's operation (and leave smelling delicious). There's Frank, ... More >>

Mike Brown, Lakers Coach, Won't Let Traffic From Anaheim Hills Delay His Game

​As you might have heard, new Lakers coach Mike Brown and his wife Carolyn purchased a home in Anaheim Hills.That might sound like a rookie mistake given it's 44 miles to the Lakers practice facility and what seems like three days inching across the freeways if you're headed to the Staples Center ... More >>

'Thor' Is a Bore

But that brother from another mother sure does steal his thunder

OC Music Awards at the Slidebar Tonight

Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyBLOK​​Sadly, we're nearing the end of the OC Music Awards showcase series--but, we are getting that much  closer to the 2011 Music Awards Ceremony at the City National Grove of Anaheim on March 5. Tonight, local acts Echo Echo, Stereofix, Fiction Reform, We Are ... More >>

OC Music Awards At Gypsy Den in Santa Ana Tonight

OC Music Awards 2010​We're more than halfway through the OC Music Awards showcase series--and getting closer to the 2011 Music Awards Ceremony at the City National Grove of Anaheim on March 5. Tonight, local acts Justin Soileau, Micah Brown, Parker Macy Blues, Danny Maika, and The Foxx & Da Ho ... More >>

The Go! Team to Release Album Full of Collaborations

Myspace.com​This should put a little swing in your step. Yesterday, Pitchfork Media reported that the pep squad of British pop, The Go! Team, are embarking on an international tour to support their forthcoming album Rolling Blackouts. The LP, which features a menagerie of guest collaborations, is ... More >>

Nicholas James Needham, Up on Molesting 5-Year-Old Boy, May Have Harmed Others

​Authorities are looking for other young victims of Nicholas James Needham, a 27-year-old registered sex offender who used to reside in Laguna Beach but most recently was living, working and--according to authorities--molesting in Orange, where he allegedly reached over a public restroom urinal to ... More >>

Obama Tells Rolling Stone What's In His iPod: Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones, Natch! (Plus Some Jay-Z, Nas and Lil Wayne)

Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner got to sit down and interview President Obama; they talked about the war, the Tea Party, Afghanistan and other important, state-of-the-nation things, but the most interesting part of the interview was when RS asked what Mr. Preside ... More >>

An Interview With a Rare Breed: OC Blogger Indie Peddler

[Mental Notes] Plus Weenie Roast highs and lows

Viddy This: New LMNO video, 'Faith is Fact'

You won't find too many MCs doing videos for the interlude tracks on their album. But perhaps even a sliver of raw, lyrical lushness over laid back beats is too good for rapper LMNO to let it go to waste. Recently, the rapper (who you've read about in our Local's Only column...r ... More >>

[Locals Only] DJ Frankie Alvaro Is in the Vanguard of Vintage

Ghostland Observatory Fuses the Best of Man and Machine

Incoming: The Raveonettes at Detroit Bar

​The Raveonettes are gracing us with their presence once again this year at the Detroit Bar. The Danish duo, consisting of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, makes music that can be described as a graceful, but highly destructive hurricane--a whirling sound with feedback and overloaded guitars... a ... More >>

Crime Time: Double the Fun Starring [Alleged] Skeevy Teachers, Fake Cop Robbers and Ryan Seacrest's Strange Stalker

It's the Weekly's weekly round-up of local police calls--actually the Weekly's TWO weekly round-up as an attempt is made to make up for lost vacation time.Left courtesy of E! Entertainment, right courtesy of Orange Police DepartmentRyan Seacrest (left) gets paid another visit from his No. 1 Army spe ... More >>

[BEST OF OC] El DJ (the DJ): DJ Danny Love

[Sound Guy] Jessica Dobson's Connections Run Deep. Plus News From Local Natives and Jeffree Star

[Sound Guy] Talking Summer Songs With OC's Music Community

Five Ways To Survive the Current Economic Crisis

BY COLE HADDONThese are tough economic times, what with the depression that's being driven by the housing crash, and skyrocketing unemployment. It's damn near impossible in such a climate to enjoy or even splurge on our hobbies and passions. Who can afford those New Kids on the Block tickets or iPod ... More >>

Mason Conspiracy

Mason Jennings

Club Pick:The Good Foot's 10th Anniversary at Que Sera

Since the beginning, Que Sera's monthly Good Foot dance party promised three things: Good times, strong drinks and a five-star musical feast. These might sound like simple promises, but after a successful 10 years of soulful celebration, swagger and sweat it's obvious that the best parties thrive on ... More >>

[Summer Guide] Movies to Look Forward to Now That Indy and Carrie Bradshaw Have Used Up All the Hype

Solid Gold

Souled Out

The Musical Gospel According to Ikey Owens

FEEDBACK: 10 Bands from OC/Long Beach You Need to Know

Wax-scratch Fever

FEEDBACK: The analog-digital wars rage on as OC DJs debate their weapons of choice

Sunday's Headlines & Surprises: Register UCI Panic!

OC Gym Crook Arrested in LA: Police arrested Ronald James Navarrette Jr. of Mission Viejo Friday in El Segundo for breaking into men's lockers at the Spectrum Athletic Club not far from LAX. Gym employees had been on the lookout for the 45-year-old crook they knew from surveillance video taken at o ... More >>

Locals Only

Mission Viejo Band, Accomplished: Cavil At Rest get some jam in their pop

Everlasting Sounds

Ten of the years most timeless records

Album Review

R.E.M., And I Feel Fine: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987 double CD and When the Light is Mine DVD (EMI)

New Reviews

Crank, Crossover, Idiocracy, Lassie, The Quiet, Wicker Man

Self-Sufficient

This OC Philharmonic design house has all the toys

Bullet Dodged!

I do not think that means what you think it means . . .

Void Faith Split

Who is Das Oath and why are they here?

Live Previews

2003 Soundtrack

The Year in Music