Email Author Heidi Dvorak

2009 Stories by Heidi Dvorak

• S'Wonderful

  published December 10, 2009

  Move over, Jimmy Stewart, jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe's gonna tickle the ivories in a way that'll bring more tears to our eyes than your classic... More >>

• Drink and Laugh Responsibly

  published December 10, 2009

  In case you don't get Fine Living Network (at this point most of us would be happy with Mediocre Living Network), you might not have gotten wind... More >>

• Native Not Envisioned

  published December 10, 2009

  Is it possible that our judicial system could mistakenly (or -- unthinkable -- purposely) imprison the innocent? You decide if American Indian... More >>

• Basebawl Bash

  published December 10, 2009

  At this time of year, if you hear the words, "If you build it, he will come," you might guess that the reference is to Jesus. But if you're... More >>

• Be a Land Baron (Or At Least Get Out of That Dump)

  published December 10, 2009

  Isn't it high time you accrued "colleagues" instead of buddies and established connections in the "community" rather than the hood? If you're... More >>

• Curing Christmas Kleptomania

  published December 10, 2009

  Before you start getting all misty-eyed as you ruminate about the good ol' days, when fun stuff like stealing the Baby Jesus from the Reseda... More >>

• Full of Craft

  published December 10, 2009

  If you're looking for good, clean fun for the young 'uns, you'll hit the bull's-eye at the Target Free Family Day at the Japanese American... More >>

• BEST STEVE

  published October 1, 2009

  If you don't remember who Steve Allen was, here's a primer: The bespectacled writer, radio personality, TV talk and game show host (he was the... More >>

• WINE-OH!

  published August 20, 2009

  Ever wonder what all the swirling, sniffing, spitting and general snootiness have to do with drinking a glass of wine? Take the intimidation out... More >>

• SATAN SELLS

  published August 20, 2009

  Is your kid obsessed with heavy-metal rock lyrics? Or is he constantly making sketches of roadkill? Mere child's play. Proper satanic abuse begins... More >>

• IN THE PINK WITH DODGER BLUE

  published August 20, 2009

  Here's the pitch: It's not even October — the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness — yet umpteen fund-raising events are taking... More >>

• A HOWLIN' GOOD TIME

  published August 20, 2009

  How many times have you attended an animal-rights function where they served guests meat, fish or poultry? Or visited a zoo or an aquarium venue... More >>

• FUNNY VALENTINE

  published August 20, 2009

  Are you in the throes of dating hell? Then take a load off, and sit in on comic Chris Valenti's one-man show at Cinespace. Here's a sample: "When... More >>

• WHEEL ART

  published August 20, 2009

  You know the feeling: You're in your car, and a pack of those beer logo-emblazoned, black-spandexed, Lance Armstrong wannabes are dead ahead,... More >>

• An Evening with Smokey Robinson

  published August 20, 2009

  Time flies when you're having fun. That's an understatement for the now-69-year-old Smokey Robinson, and, by coincidence, is also the title of his... More >>

• JAILHOUSE ROCK, NOT!

  published August 13, 2009

  The heck with the homeless, the handicapped or the disease-stricken; when it comes to fighting for good causes, let's rally around prisoners'... More >>

• BOOBS FOR BUCKS

  published August 13, 2009

  Want to keep abreast of worthy, giving endeavors? Feel out the "Third Annual 2009 Hot Summer Nights" at the Playboy Mansion. Tickets are pricey,... More >>

• FLOATASTIC

  published August 13, 2009

  In case you've been drinking too much sake (see "L.A. Sake Festival"), yesterday was the first day of the 69th Annual Nisei Japanese Festival, a... More >>

• AREN'T YOU NICK LACHEY'S BROTHER?

  published August 13, 2009

  Wanna see B-list celebrities make fools of themselves? The Inaugural Lakers 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Fan Fest night, presented by Nike, hosts... More >>

• CREOLE COMES TO CULVER

  published August 13, 2009

  Bet you thought the only thing worth seeing in Culver City is the fabulous L.A. Weekly office. Yup, it is downright fabulous, but if you're... More >>

• LA People 2009: Stand-in — Jon Donahue

  published April 23, 2009

  Tom Hanks wouldn’t suspect it but, years ago, he contributed to a “christening” of sorts. It was 1990, and... More >>

• LA People 2009: Krazy Ketchup Ladies — Erin Rosen and Laila Bowden

  published April 23, 2009

  At age 2, Logan Rosen made an important decision: Ketchup would be his veggie of choice — to the exclusion of all... More >>