West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip is famous for its legendary rock clubs, drawing fans of classic rock, heavy metal, 80s hair bands and rock history. The mile and half stretch of road has helped pave the way to stardom for some of the biggest acts in music from Motley Crue (“Girls Girls Girls”) to disco queen Donna Summer (“Sunset People”) and Roger Waters (“Sunset Strip”).
Xaque Gruber is a writer for film, TV, books, online media and most recently, LosAngeles.com. In addition, he is a fine artist who has exhibited in galleries nationwide and an art teacher who was honored in 1999 with the Massachusetts Art Teacher of the Year nomination.
Articles by Xaque Gruber
Littlefork Brings New England Flavor to LA
One of Hollywood’s most exciting and highest rated new restaurants of 2013 is Littlefork. The creation of Massachusetts native Chef Jason Travi, the restaurant’s menu features culinary favorites of New England and Montreal.
Nine Weird Attractions in LA
LA has a long history of underworld stories, weirdo culture, secrets and scandals. Here are nine of our favorite weird attractions in a town some affectionately, and appropriately, call “Hollyweird.”
Filmmaker Ernest Holzman’s ‘L.A. Backstory’ Fights Cancer With Art
Currently battling cancer, Cinematographer Ernest Holzman’s stunning and surreal photographic journey through Los Angeles, “L.A. Backstory,” at the Known Gallery is as much about the city as it is about the artist.
Magic Castle Celebrates 50 Years in Hollywood
The Magic Castle, one of LA’s most unique supper clubs, celebrates 50 years as a hub for magicians in Hollywood and magic.
Kubrick Exhibition Shines At LACMA
Fans of The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Eyes Wide Shut, A Clockwork Orange, Dr. Strangelove or any number of other film projects by the late great director Stanley Kubrick will want to make a special visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art before June 2013 to experience a remarkable tribute to a modern master of cinema.
