December 2009
Editor’s Letter—December 2009
It’s the first weekend in December, and that means everyone is knee deep in the holidays...but have Christmas and Hanukkah lost their true meaning?
Categories: Editor's Letter
Might As Well Jump
L.A. Philharmonic keyboardist Joanne Pearce Martin indulges in daredevil pursuits, but her profession is always in mind.
Categories: My L.A.
And...CUT!
He was the most famous development exec that never was...or almost was. One show-biz pro owes all of his success to Jay Flannick, a man who didn't really exist. Or did he?
Categories: Hollywood Rules
Saving Grace
The first line of defense against disaster, ER nurses never sit. But it’s the children—every ER nurse will tell you—who take the biggest toll.
Categories: City of Angels
Holding Hands in the Dark
The things that go bump in the night in North Korea are sometimes surprisingly sweet.
Categories: Abroad
Tête-à-Tête Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig
Nic Harcourt catches up with Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig on the eve of their sophomore releases, Contra.
Categories: Interviews / Music / Turn It Up
The Style List—December 2009
The latest fashion and accessories as highlighted by Robin Sayers.
Categories: Accessories / Fashion / The Style List
Culture(d)—December 2009
The newest art exhibits and book releases, from LACMA to the Japanese American National Museum, Nick Knight to Pamela August Russell to David Hicks.
Categories: culture(d)
Michael JacksonOff the Wall
Our exclusive first look at The Official Michael Jackson Opus—a leather-bound 400-page tribute sanctioned by the star.
Categories: Feature Story / Music / Photos / Pictorials
Robert Downey Jr.The Game’s Afoot
Robert Downey, Jr., and Guy Ritchie, star and director of Sherlock Holmes, respectively, riff on beatdowns, baggage—and staying true to a literary icon.
Categories: Feature Story / Photos / Pictorials
Beyond Modern
Whimsy is not typically associated with serious contemporary architecture and art. But for Pae White and Tom Marble, the quality of playfulness is essential.
Categories: Architecture / Feature Story / Interiors+Interior Design / Photos / Pictorials
Wrapper’s Delight
The tamal is a worldly creation, with a common anatomy—a cornhusk or banana leaf wrapped around a sweet or savory filling. But in L.A. at Christmastime, they take center stage on holiday tables. How'd they get so popular?
Categories: Food / Photos / Pictorials
John Sedlar’s Tamale Recipe
John Rivera Sedler of Rivera displays the art of making tamales.
Categories: Food
Bowled Over
Artisanal punches add a sophisticated splash to holiday revelry.
Categories: Drinks / Photos / Pictorials
Best in Show
Who’ll get the ribbon when the top canine competitors gather in Long Beach?
Categories: By the Numbers / Pets
