On select Mondays, L.A. Weekly Art Editor Shana Nys Dambrot dives into the unique world that is the beautiful mind of the greatest artists of our time. Called “Meet The Artist Monday,” she recently had the honor of interviewing Guillaume Levy-Lambert; Co-Founder of The MaGMA Collection and Singapore’s Art Porters Gallery, Levy-Lambert is a fixture at museums and galleries globally and has introduced millions to his extraordinary artistic vision. The article focuses on the origin and result of a project that he holds near and dear to his heart: The 21 May 1962 Community. Described as “an artistic project that aims to connect people around the world that were born on this special day,” this so-called meeting of all Levy-Lambert’s Cosmic Siblings is worthy of a read. 

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Meet Cosmic Art Sibling Guillaume Levy-Lambert

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Plant-based eaters rejoice – celebrated vegan chef Tal Ronnen is expanding his acclaimed restaurant Crossroads Kitchen to locations in Las Vegas, NV and Calabasas, CA. Known for being a champion of cruelty-free eats, Ronnen is the author of the New York Times Bestseller: The Conscious Cook. Building off his expertise and passion, he lovingly built up his West Hollywood hotspot Crossroads Kitchen (simply called Crossroads by locals) into an empire of plant-based dining. In May, he opened the first fine-dining vegan restaurant on the Vegas strip inside Resorts World Las Vegas, as well as CB Burgers, a plant-based hamburger joint located right next door that features hoagie rolls stuffed with vegan Italian sausage or hot dogs. To learn more about Chef Ronnen and Crossroads, check out L.A. Weekly Food Editor Michele Stueven’s intimate yet casual piece that helps you get to know the guy behind the grill. 

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Chef Tal Ronnen Expands Plant-Based Crossroads Kitchen To Vegas and Calabasas

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Howie Pyro, a New York and Los Angeles punk hero, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 61. As a legend in the punk scene, his passing has triggered an outpouring of reverence by fans and press alike. “Pyro…was one of those exceptional, influential figures who had the taste and charisma to shift the energy wherever he desired,” writes L.A. Weekly Culture Editor Lina Lecaro, “If you love rock n’ roll or punk rock, your social media feeds have likely been flooded with photos and remembrances of Howie (who was born Howard Kusten in Queens, New York on June 28, 1960). He was a funny, friendly and simply fascinating guy, and he was always up for a goofy selfie with friends and fans.”

To read more about Lecaro’s connection to Pyro, as well as the late artist’s works and reputation, visit L.A. Weekly online. 

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Remembering N.Y. and L.A. Punk Hero Howie Pyro

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L.A. Weekly Arts Editor Shana Nys Dambrot tackles the mysterious world of NFTs and NFT art in her newest cover story The Future of NFTs is Female, Too. “Like it or not, understand it or not, the NFT-backed world of crypto art and visual culture on the blockchain has been a breakout story of Covid-era society; and there’s a lot of upside for artists, like enshrined authorship, economic stewardship, global audience reach,” she writes. Women, non-binary folx and POC are often underrepresented in sectors of society like NFT and digital art. However, dedicated and inclusive artists and community representatives have been working diligently, digitally, to prevent the “dreaded tech-bro patriarchy represented by Beeple and Bored Apes from taking hold in Web3 — working instead to ensure that the cryptoverse future is female,” explains Dambrot. To learn more about how the future of NFTs is female, dive into this wonderful explanation and exploration of how art, community and finance collide on the blockchain. 

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The Future of NFTs is Female, Too

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The long-awaited trial for the murder of Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom is set to begin tomorrow, June 2, 2022 at a Los Angeles County Court. “The trial is expected to last four weeks, including jury selection, as suspect Eric Holder Jr., 32, was indicted on one count of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of assault with a firearm,” writes a L.A. Weekly news reporter. Hussle was 33-years-old when he was shot and killed in South L.A. on March 31, 2019, outside of his Marathon Clothing storefront. It is alleged that this shooting occurred after a heated dispute with Holder. Reports from the medical examiner who was assigned to Hussle’s case indicated that the rapper suffered from 11 gunshot wounds before ultimately succumbing to his injuries. The father of two was a Grammy-nominated rapper, community activist and entrepreneur who served as an inspiration to many fans. Upon his passing, community art in the form of street murals began popping up throughout the city of Los Angeles as a tribute to the late artist. To read more about what the trial will entail, including witness statements against Holder, visit LA Weekly online. 

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Trial For Murder Of Nipsey Hussle Set To Begin June 2

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Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a larger vacation to the golden coast, L.A. Weekly Culture Editor Lina Lecaro has a list you most definitely want to see. Reviewing Los Angeles hotels – from new boutique stays to iconic favorites – Lecaro has something for every traveler within this fun piece. If you prefer a relaxing stay, like to party, are there for the food, or just want to stay somewhere that lets you experience all the best of L.A., check this out. (L.A. Weekly Food Editor Michele Stueven also makes an appearance to share her wisdom on quintessential Angeleno eats.) 

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Checking In: L.A. Hotels– From New Boutique Stays to Iconic Favorites

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John Waters stays true to his delightfully twisted writing style in his newest novel, Liarmouth. Known for bawdy and biting words and turning phrases that are in no way appropriate and therefore absolutely perfect, Waters has been keeping readers titillated for decades thanks to works like Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Hairspray, Cry-Baby, and Serial Mom, among others. In this article, L.A. Weekly Culture Editor Lina Lecaro reviews the book and interviews its author to gain insight into the inner workings of a beautiful mind. “It’s fetishistic and fantastical (there’s a psychic talking penis that puts Tommy Lee’s phallus to shame) but also smart, sarcastic and satiric. It makes for a sexy, sometimes cringey but mostly very funny read, and like most of his output, it’s boldly un-PC,” Lecaro writes. 

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John Waters Dishes on Expanding his Twisted Universe with new Novel Liarmouth

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When food and pop culture collide, the result is simply delicious! L.A. Weekly Food Editor Michele Stueven takes us on a timely tour of the iconic Top Gun House in Oceanside, CA and digs into all the yummy details of how the iconic landmark – the oceanfront location of Kelly McGillis’ house in the original Top Gun film – became the new home of The HIGH-Pie, a desert-forward concept developed by Palm Springs-based chef and restaurateur Tara Lazar. From restoration and preservation to restaurant and preserves, prepare your appetite for the juicy details in Stueven’s latest piece.

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The Top Gun House In Oceanside Becomes Home Of The HIGH-Pie

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Phil Rosenthal is a man who knows, and loves, good food. It’s an exciting time for the self-described food, as his eponymous James Beard awarding-winning series Somebody Feed Phil debuted for its fifth season this month and the inaugural episode of his podcast “Naked Lunch” goes live this week. Not a man to rest, Rosenthal also has a book slated to be released this coming October that tells all the stories behind the aforementioned hit series. While it may be hard to separate the man from the appetite, Rosenthal is known for much more than his culinary pursuits as the creator of the Emmy-award winning show Everybody Loves Raymond. For those not as accomplished, it really does seem like everything Rosenthal touches receives a Michelin Star, but that’s not exactly the case. L.A. Weekly Food Editor Michele Stueven sits down with the man himself to break bread and share a frittata along with secrets as they rap about the rollercoaster that is success. 

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Cover Story: Phil Rosenthal Is On Fire And It Tastes So Good

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L.A. Weekly Music Editor Brett Callwood covers the Circle Jerks’ hotly anticipated reunion tour and sits down with band co-founder Keith Morris for a chat about how one of the greatest punk screamers went from “never again” to “ready to rock.” The elusive artist is a cornerstone of the hardcore punk scene both past and present, hailed for his craft as not only a founding vocalist of the Circle Jerks, but of Black Flag as well. Known for their hardcore punk albums – like their 80s release Group Sex – fans of the Circle Jerks regard them as being one of the best live hardcore bands to grace the stage. However, despite their success, the band found themselves at a crossroads with each other that ended in an indefinite hiatus and Morris vowing to never tour with the band again. “But time is a great healer, and when Morris was approached about a Circle Jerks tour in 2019, he had softened. Older and wiser, the man could see the sense in the plan,” writes Callwood, post Morris breakfast date. 

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Hardcore King — The Circle Jerks Reunion is in Full Swing

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