In this issue, Gustavo Arellano explains why a century and a half after Juan Flores terrorized Orange County, historians still can't decide who he was in "Hero and Villain."While R. Scott Moxley begs the question: Were Mike Carona and Bernie Kerik separated at birth?
Plus...
• The Weekly's standing columns, ¡Ask a Mexican!, Hey, You! and Savage Love.
• Restaurant reviews of Ajisen Ramen and Joey's in Irvine• Culture
focuses on Amy Freed's new play You, Nero, which tells the s
Sean Wheeler and Zander Schloss, 9 p.m.Witness the acoustic style of these Throw Rag and Circle Jerk vets.Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA; 562-434-8292
Around the World in 80 Days, 7 p.m.Jules Verne's fantastical, globe-encircling story live at the Laguna Playhouse.Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA; 949-497-2787
"Pageant of the Masters" Casting Call, 7 p.m.Do you enjoy art, theater and music? More importantly, can you stand
I hate when people tell me about cool stuff at the last minute. As much as I'd like it to be, spontaneity just ain't my thing. Which is my I'm telling everyone now about a good show going on tomorrow at Alex's Bar in Long Beach. Sean Wheeler and Zander Schloss, a kick-ass duo who I wrote about a few weeks ago, are hitting the stage for their amazing blend of folk/soul/country/bluegrass. Also playing is Andre Williams and the Flash Express and the Beat Killers (btw...why would you want to kill a
By now, 2008 just seems like a distant memory doesn't it? Sure you may be saddled with the same debt, the same crappy economy (though I believe it's been taking pride in getting progressively worse lately), but so much else has changed. Maybe it's the feeling of a semi-fresh new year that inspired the Hermosa-based punk legends of Circle Jerks come back to take care of some unfinished business at the House of Blues. The last show they were scheduled to play at the Anaheim HOB on Aug. 15, 2008 go
Happy Halloween folks in Intranets land! We all know this is by far the best time of year and you know who agrees? Alex's Bar. The famed Long Beach venue has two shows this weekend that will absolutely rule.Tonight is the Night Marchers. Fronted by former Rocket from the Crypt singer/guitarist John "Speedo" Reis, the San Diego quartet rocks, rolls, pops and shuffles for a killer sound that could come only from Reis.For some reason, the bar is closed Saturday, but Sunday more than makes up for
I told you last Friday that Alex's Bar was the place to be this weekend. For those of you who didn't listen, here' s a recap.
San Diegan rock
'n' roll extravaganza the Night Marchers hit Alex's Bar on Friday night for a 45-minute set
comprised of killer tunes, humorous banter and even a little bit of beer thrown
into the crowd. The band - singer/guitarist John Reis, bassist Tommy Kitsos,
guitarist Gar Wood and drummer Jason Kourkounis - opened with "Closed for
Inventory" and "In Dead Sleep"