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If you’re still wondering where the best place to party in Los Angeles is, then you haven¹t made it to the rooftop of Loft 7. Located off West Seventh Street in the old HAAS building, this three story penthouse in gorgeous Downtown goes beyond the restraints of a typical nightclub or bar.

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Easily one of LA’s live music treasures, The Wiltern will host a special live performance from one of music¹s most eclectic collaborative efforts.  Sound Tribe Sector 9, or STS9, is fluid combination of analog ability, with digital dexterity. The instrumental band fuses elements of funk, hip-hop, electronica, drum and bass, and even psychedelia to create a live performance that has earned fans world-wide.

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By Kristie Bertucci

Tattoos have become a worldwide, cultural phenomenon. Practically everyone has them, and they are no longer cultural stigmas. Instead, they are merely artistic expressions of the body. Many might have heard, or even have examples of, fine-line black and grey ink. But what many might no know is that they have tattoo legend Freddy Negrete to thank for that.

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As a very creative youth interested in art, tattoo artist Jun Cha realized his true craft at 16. Growing up in Santa Monica and West L.A., Cha gravitated toward the streets, which eventually led him to Eastlake Juvenile Hall where tattooing came to light after constantly being exposed to it. “I saw opportunity,” the 20-year-old artist says. “Opportunity tuned into potential, which turned into inspiration then evolved into discipline and focus—something I never had when I was younger.” Turning a bad situation into a life-long career, Cha is an up-and-coming tattoo artist ready to make a name for himself and his art, having worked under other greats such as Mr. Cartoon and Jose Lopez of Low Rider Tattoo Studios. He’s already tattooed the likes of Jermaine Dupri, Drama from MTV’s “Fantasy Factory,” and Queen’s of the Stone Age’s Joes Castillo. But skin art isn’t his only forte; the Pasadena Art Center student also likes to express his creativity on canvas, which provides an entirely different satisfaction from tattooing.

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Call me cynical, but among the countless people that would actually merit a handshake from the leader of the free world, how does Khloe Kardashian get to the front of the list? January 25, 2010 The reigning champions The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to the White House to participate in what has become a tradition among title winning teams – a meet and greet with the President of the United States. A well known basketball fan, President Obama congratulated the Lakers on their title and wished them continued success. Tagging along for the ride, Kardashian who last year wed Laker forward Lamar Odom, stole the show and got a photo op with President Obama. A White House staffer, an apparent fan, spotted the reality show star and arranged the handshake.

The undeniably cool combination of luchadores, booze, great tunes, rowdy crowds, and gorgeous women makes its triumphant return to the heart of Los Angeles February 10th and 11th. Lucha Va Voom’s latest production, “From Lucha With Love” will take place at the historic Mayan Theatre with a host of surprises. Debuting new “MINI” wrestlers, exclusive performances from LUCY FUR, LUX LACROIX, and HARVEST MOON, and all the raucous antics that can happen with masked men and crafty women, Lucha Va Voom is a must-see.

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The Village Voice called RZA’s venture into fine art ³the Greatest Painting of 2010. At a whopping 80 X 60, “Victory or Death” is the RZA’s take on the Emanuel Leutze’s iconic painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware.
Featuring the RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and the GZA and contains 60 hidden elements in what is being called The Monument Series. “Victory or Death” is the first release from Sway & Tech’s (of MTV and The World Famous Wake-Up
Show) partnership with L.A.-based art collective Scene Four called, When Art Imitates Life (W.A.I.L.). Future projects will include works from lyricists Hieroglyphics, the legendary DJ QBert and Shavo of System Of A Down. For more info check out www.whenartimitateslife.com