Category Archives: Coming Attractions

The Real L.A. Noir – Tomorrow at The Times Festival of Books

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Among the events scheduled for this weekend’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, you may especially enjoy a panel moderated by Patt Morrison titled “The Real L.A. Noir,” featuring reporters Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton — and me. The panel … Continue reading →

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Noir Fans, Mark Your Calendars

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Among the events scheduled for the upcoming Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 20-21), you may especially enjoy a panel moderated by Patt Morrison titled “The Real L.A. Noir,” featuring reporters Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton — and me. … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Denise Hamilton

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Author and former Times reporter Denise Hamilton will be speaking about her book “The Last Embrace,” on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Hamilton will also talk about Los Angeles’ influence on her … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: January – February 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

The March 1936 issue of Black Mask magazine includes Raymond Chandler’s “The Man Who Liked Dogs.” Jan. 19: “The Tall T,” part of the Autry museum’s What Is a Western? film series.  $11/$7/$5 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23: The Simple Art … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

The annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar will be held Oct. 27 at USC’s Doheny Memorial Library. The bazaar is an excellent way to become acquainted with the astounding number of libraries and historical societies across the city and their amazingly … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Mary Mallory Signs ‘Hollywoodland’

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Mary Mallory, who writes Hollywood Heights for the L.A. Daily Mirror, will be signing copies of her book “Hollywoodland” on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Costco at 1051 Burbank Blvd. in Burbank. All profits from the … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Vintage Crime, May 24

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

I’m going to be appearing in next week’s Thursdays @ The Globe gathering at The Times at noon on May 24. Jessica Gelt and Julie Makinen are going to talk about the downtown hipster renaissance. I will be on hand … Continue reading →

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Ansel Adams – Images of Los Angeles

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Photo: “The Pup.” Notice that it served French dip sandwiches! Credit: Los Angeles Public Library. I stopped by the reception for the Ansel Adams show at drkrm, 727 S. Spring St., on Wednesday night to see the photos of Los … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: This Week on the Daily Mirror

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

On Monday, Eve Golden will have her roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead, and in Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory will take a look at Photoplayers – mechanical instruments that smaller theaters used to accompany silent films. Other … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: ‘Of Scrap and Steel’

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

June 18, 1949: “Of Scrap and Steel” is shown at the Union Rescue Mission. Aug. 2, 1952: “Of Scrap and Steel” is shown at San Gabriel Union Church. March 26, 1960: “Of Scrap and Steel” is shown at the Church … Continue reading →

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Marion Eisenmann: Artist’s Notebook

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

“Coke Beetle” by Marion Eisenmann. Marion Eisenmann sends along a sketch she calls “Coke Beetle,” a Volkswagen painted Coca-Cola red that was at the swap meet in Pomona last weekend. Marion originally sent it to me as a black and … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: ‘Spencer Tracy: A Biography’

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

The Daily Mirror HQ just acquired “Spencer Tracy: A Biography,” by James Curtis, who recently shared his Dick Lane interview in L.A. Voices. The book isn’t officially out yet, but James did a prerelease book signing last week in conjunction … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Los Angeles Archives Bazaar [Updated]

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Photo: The 2010 Archives Bazaar at Doheny Memorial Library. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com [Update: This is today! Mary Mallory says she’ll be at the Hollywood Heritage table from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., so if you’re there be sure to say … Continue reading →

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This Week on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Image: “The Lost Patrol,” illustrated by Keye Luke, The Times, Feb. 18, 1934. Coming up this week, Eve Golden has a roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead and Mary Mallory looks at the artwork of Keye Luke … Continue reading →

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This Week on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Photo: The Hollywoodland Sign. Credit:Hope Anderson @www.underthehollywoodsign.com  On Monday, we have Eve Golden’s roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead and Mary Mallory looks at the history of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Heights. On Tuesday, join author … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Lunch With the Daily Mirror

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Photo: Monument to Eliza A. Otis, 1833 – 1904, wife of Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com Karie Bible has agreed to give the Daily Mirror’s Brain Trust a tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery on a … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Queen of the Dead and Hollywood Heights

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

May 18, 1932: “Letty Lynton” is opening in Los Angeles. Credit: Los Angeles Times. Coming Monday on the L.A. Daily Mirror: Eve Golden has a roundup of interesting obituaries in Queen of the Dead and Mary Mallory writes about the … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Telluride

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Here’s the schedule for Telluride, Friday through Monday.

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Marion Eisenmann: Artist’s Notebook – Grand Central Market

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

“Grand Central Market” by Marion Eisenmann Note: I’m reposting artwork that Marion Eisenmann did with the Daily Mirror when it was at latimes.com. This one is from 2010. Marion will be giving monthly classes in plein air painting on Thursdays … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Cinecon 47 [Updated]

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Photo: Mystery photo alumnus Jack Mulhall (with Gloria Gilbert in 1944), will be featured at this weekend’s Cinecon. The Cinecon Classic Film Festival begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, with a lineup of rare movies. Most of the films aren’t … Continue reading →

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