Liz Ohanesian

Noel Fielding: Part rock star

He's Old Gregg! The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding Comes to L.A.

Liz Ohanesian
Sitting in a conference room on Sunset back in mid-January, Noel Fielding chuckled over the cup of tea that sat on a table in front of him. He joked that it looked more like chicken soup than a beverage. "Americans don't understand tea, do they?" asked the British comedian, knowing......
Masha Martinovic and Alison Swing of Dig Deeper; Credit: Chris Nelson

Dig Deeper Are the L.A. Dance Music Scene's Coolest Newcomers

Liz Ohanesian
As midnight approaches, lanterns glow pink over the first few people to hit the dance floor. A floral arrangement decorates the booth behind which Alison Swing, one half of the promotion team Dig Deeper, spins an '80s-influenced house set. There are still folks on the sidelines, looking as though they......
Dapper Day at Disneyland; Credit: Star Foreman

10 Ideas for a Girls' Night (or Day) Out in L.A.

Liz Ohanesian
It's time for the girls to get together again and you're at a loss for what to do. You're not in the mood for a spa day or, really, anything that screams bridal-party ritual. You've already tried Zumba classes and hiking, and are annoyed that girl gatherings too often revolve......
Visit the Natural History Museum when you ride Metro's Expo Line.; Credit: Photo by Simone Paz

12 Reasons to Ride the Metro Expo Line

Liz Ohanesian
This May, Angelenos will finally be able to venture to the beach by light rail thanks to the Expo Line. For now, though, your trip runs from Seventh Street/Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles to downtown Culver City. For our first two Metro destination lists, we covered the Red and......
Dunes plays Non Plus Ultra on March 12 to celebrate the release of their sophomore album

How a Hit-and-Run Accident Helped Inspire Dunes' New Album

Liz Ohanesian
Mark Greshowak, guitarist and keyboardist for L.A. band Dunes, was riding his bike to work one day when he was injured in a hit-and-run accident. "I don't remember anything from it," he says. Greshowak was wearing a helmet, but his injuries were still severe. His jaw and hip were broken,......
Inside the MacArthur Park/Westlake Metro Station

8 Cool Things to Do When You Take the Metro Purple Line

Liz Ohanesian
For years, it seemed as though the Purple Line would remain stunted, never reaching a Westside terminus. That's starting to change, as construction is underway to ultimately bring the underground line across Wilshire on its course to Westwood. In the meantime, though, the Purple Line heads from downtown to Koreatown......
Corey Helford Gallery; Credit: Liz Ohanesian

10 Things to Do With Kids In DTLA That Don't Suck for Grownups

Liz Ohanesian
In the years since downtown Los Angeles' big comeback, much of the hype has been on activities for the grown-ups. While the bars, nightclubs and trendy restaurants can certainly spruce up a date night, this neighborhood isn't exclusive to the 21-and-up crowd. Stop through downtown during the daylight hours and you'll......