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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kristofferson is sitting on the edge of the stage at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, remembering. [paragraph]Nearly four decades ago, he'd arrived at the landmark club to play […]

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The article focuses on several bars and restaurants which holds various night parties California in 2010. Grand Star Jazz Club presents resident disc jockeys (DJs), such as Inka One, Grandmaster Flash and Doug E. Fresh. The La Cita Bar features resident DJ Pubes plays disco and remakes of Pointer Sisters classics. The Father's Office 2.0 serves a selection of 36 craft beers.

A review is offered for various retail stores around Los Angeles, California including House of Hobey, Blue Collar Working Dog and Andrew Christian Boutique. INSETS: OUTLETS FOR THE IN CROWD;BUY THE NUMBERS;HE SAID, SHE SAID;ON YOUR SNARK

The article offers a look on the handicrafts sector in Los Angeles, California. Warren Hile Studio in Monrovia creates furniture and makes renditions of pieces from William Morris, Gustav Stickley, and Charles Limbert. Sidecar Furniture workshop applies mahogany, canary wood, and walnut for their products. Echo Park Pottery, which has become internationally recognized, is known for its whimsical furniture and teapots. Other featured shops are Judson Studios, Cydwoq, and Soap Kitchen.

The article offers news briefs on the entertainment industry. The cast of the television show "Glee" appeared at Paley--Fest2010 and drew 2,000 fans. The film series "Last Remaining Seats" will feature cast from "The Graduate," "American Graffiti" and "How to Success in Business Without Really Trying." James Taylor and Carole King will team up for Troubadour Reunion at the Hollywood Bowl.

A calendar of events for Los Angeles, California for April 2010 is presented which includes the "Night of Hope" tour by celebu-preacher Joel Osteen at the Dodger Stadium, a discussion entitled "Blade Runner: Designing the Future" with Producer Michael Deeley and visual futurist Syd Mead and exhibition entitled "Home Lands: How Women Made the West."

The article offers an update on Los Angeles and other cities in California as of September 2009. The plays "Euripides' Medea" and "Matthew Modine Saves the Alpacas" will be performed at the University of California and the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, respectively. Singer Patti Smith will perform for the centennial celebration of the Santa Monica Pier. The Central Los Angeles Area High School #9 for the Visual and Performing Arts, Police Administrative Building and the Los Angeles. International Airport's Theme Building will undergo renovations.

The author discusses events in her life that pushed her towards professional singing career, which started in Los Angeles (LA), California. Topics discussed include, her first recording contract, upcoming releases, and winning a Grammy award and also includes a section that provides information on her significant music releases.

The article reviews the theatrical production "The Pee-wee Herman Show," starring Paul Reubens and Laurence Fishburne, performed at Club Nokia at L. A. Live from January 12 - February 7, 2010.

The article offers updates on soccer player David Beckham's career. After playing 30 games with the Los Angeles Galaxy team, Beckham scored five goals, injured an ankle and sprained a knee. He then played for six months with the Associazione Calcio Milan team and would return to play with the Galaxy in the second half of the 2009 season. He will end his five-year, $32.5 million U.S. contract in November 2009.

The article focuses on television host Conan O'Brien, who will be hosting the program "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" starting June 2009. It comments on the move of O'Brien from the program "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" to the said show. It mentions that the younger viewers of O'Brien has been choosing the program "South Park" over the "Tonight Show."

The article reviews the music release "Tin Can Trust," by Los Lobos.

The article reviews the music release "Women and Country," by Jakob Dylan.

The article reports on the 25th year of the Kingdom Day Parade, which honors the life of civil rights champion Martin Luther King.

The article reports on the launch of the Hollywood & Vine project in the Intersection of Los Angeles, California, which features the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences and an Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) plaza.

The article offers information on the Palm Springs International Film Festival to be held on January 5-18, 2010 in Palm Springs, California.

The article offers information on the lecture by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky on the oil industry to be held on January 28, 2010 at the University of Southern California (USC).

The article offers information on several performances in Los Angeles, California, which includes the play "Awake and Sing!," starring Mark Ruffalo and Lauren Ambrose to be held on January 13-17, 2010, the concert Smith on Smith to be held on January 20, 2010 at Hammer and "Ricky Jay: A Rogue's Gallery" to be held at the Geffen Playhouse on January 10, 2010.

The article reviews the television program "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," starring former basketball star Dennis Rodman, actor Tom Sizemore and sitcom star Mackenzie Philips.

The article reviews the exhibition of the works by Robert Rauschenberg at the Gemini G.E.L. studio in Melrose, Los Angeles, California from January 17 - March 21, 2010.

The article reports on the launch of the Written in California reading series of the Pasadena Museum of California Art and Vroman's bookstore, which will feature California author Marisa Silver.

The article reports on a Hollywood Intuition fashion collection, created by Jaye Hersh, owner of the West Los Angeles boutique Intuition, for Target. The collection, which debuts at Target outlets on July 12, 2009, would feature oversize sunglasses and totes, multistrand necklaces, floppy hats and studded bracelets. The products would sell for less than $30.

The article offers information on the 75th anniversary celebration of Farmers Market in Los Angeles, California.

The article offers information on a concert by the band Dengue Fever, to be held on July 26, 2009.

The article presents several predicted scenes for the sixth season of the HBO television program "Entourage." Vince is expected to reconcile with a former love while Turtle would be surprised when a woman deliberately shows her breasts at a party. Drama'a activities during the season would include cooking a frittata, riding a private jet and make a talk show appearance.

The article discusses the sources of inspiration for Shanda Sawyer, the Los Angeles-based director of the Greatest Show on Earth, which would be held from July 8 to 12, 2009 at the Staples Center in California. Sawyer mentioned that the colors used for the show were based on those used by artist Peter Max since the 1960s. She admired Baz Luhrmann's film "Moulin Rouge" and hired the film's costume designer Angus Strathie to create outfits for the show. A scene of the show was used to pay tribute to India's film industry.

The article offers information on the introduction of California Senate Bill 1420, which would set new requirements on fastfood nutritional information. The bill would follow the end of a year-long moratorium on building fast-food chains in South Los Angeles, which posted the highest concentration of the restaurants and the highest childhood obesity rate In Los Angeles County. The bill would prompt chains with at least 20 locations in the state to provide brochures detailing the calories, sodium, carbohydrates, and fat in their products.

The article reviews the exhibition "Pictures of the Year International" at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, California, from July 11 to November 2, 2009.

The article offers information on the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, to be held from July 25 to 26, 2009.

The article previews the television (TV) program "Top Chef Masters," a spin-off of Bravo's reality show "Top Chef," to be aired on June 20, 2009. According to French chef Ludovic Lefebvre, the contestants will compete for charity. Among the competitors are Suzanne Tracht, Michael Cimarusti and Mark Peel. The judges in the show are celebrity guests such as Zooey Deschanel and Neil Patrick Harris.

The article offers information on the annual Butterfly Ball of the nonprofit organization Chrysalis to be held at a Mandeville Canyon estate in Los Angeles, California on June 6, 2009. The ball will be launched amid the record jobless rate in the state. "Milk" film producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen are the honorees at the event.

The article offers information on the Los Angeles Film Festival to be held in California in June 2009. Westwood Village is the hub of the film festival. It will showcase feature films, short films and music videos. According to programming director Rachel Rosen, the genre of films at the festival will include indie.

The article provides information on several theatrical productions to be staged in Los Angeles, California in June 2009. They include the play "Touch the Water," an addition to "The Justice Cycle" series of play by the Cornerstone Theaters, the musical "Stranger," co-written by Keythe Farley, and the play "Farragut North," written by Beau Willimon.

The article provides information on the exhibition "Edith Heath: Tabletop Minimalist" to be shown at the Pasadena Museum of California Art through September 20, 2009. It notes that the show is the largest exhibition of her work. Some of her works include the Coupe line of dinnerware, pitchers and other home essentials like teapots.

The article reports on the design shows, Dwell on Design by "Dwell" magazine and CA Boom, to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and the former Robinsons department store in Beverly Hills, California, respectively, from June 26-28, 2009. It notes that over 100 exhibitors will be featured at both events. Both shows are said to attract visitors from the trade and the public.

The article reports that the extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail transit in East Los Angeles, California will begin its service in June 2009, according to officials. It notes that the extension will add six miles to the 13.7 miles route of Gold Line and will cost $980. It adds that the plan for the Gold Line extension from Sierra Madre to Glendora will start in 2013.

The article focuses on the Los Angeles (LA) Acoustic Music Festival to be held at the Santa Monica Pier in California from June 6-7, 2009. The city of Los Angeles is said to be supporting the folk club McCabe's Guitar Shop for almost 40 years. Musicians that will be featured at the event include Bruce Cockburn, David Lindley and Richard Thompson.