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Oliver Gettell
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Oliver Gettell is a writer and editor based in Los Angeles.
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    For a certain contingent of readers out there, all you need to know is that L.A. Beer Week begins in a few days, promising waves and waves of crisp lagers, full-bodied stouts and aromatic ales. But whether or not...
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    Local author Aimee Bender visits Skylight Books to read from and discuss her new short-story collection, "The Color Master."
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    Hammer artists-in-residence KCHUNG Radio invite visitors to participate in news reports and interviews throughout the museum's spaces -- and all in a museum whisper.
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    The Getty Center offers an evening of outdoor music, city views and strolling through the galleries. This week's headlining act is Big Black Delta, the indie-electonica solo project of Mellowdrone's Jonathan Bates.
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    Began by a group of beer enthusiasts in 2009, L.A. Beer Week returns for 10 days -- yes, even more than the name promises -- of of beer-themed events.
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    L.A. Chinatown hosts its 75th annual autumn harvest festival, a tradition dating back more than 3,000 years in China.
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    Sometimes a particular dish is so tantalizing it deserves a festival unto itself, a place where the devoted can indulge in the singular pleasures of a favorite food.
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    Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer A. Scott Berg visits the Library Foundation's Aloud series to discuss his new book, "Wilson," about the 28th president.
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    Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad will join Joanne Heyler, the director and chief curator of the Broad Art Foundation, to discuss their collection and the development of the new Broad museum, slated to open next fall in downtown L.A.
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    The third of three panel discussions examining topics and themes in conjunction with the exhibition "A New Sculpturalism: Contemporary Architecture from Southern California."
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    Noodle fiends, take note: The Los Angeles-based Japanese entertainment magazine Weekly Lalala presents its inaugural ramen festival serving up special creations from local and visiting restaurants.
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    The award-winning writer, filmmaker, poet and professor M.K. Asante joins the Library Foundation's Aloud series to discuss his new memoir, "Buck."
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    Billed as the world's largest lobster festival, this crustacean celebration offers a weekend of feasting, live entertainment, shopping and games.
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    A little bit of everything to get you through the week.
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    Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this two-day hip-hop festival features an all-star lineup including Kid Cudi, Jurassic 5 and Wu-Tang Clan.
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    This 10-day 3-D film fest showcases classics of stereoscopic cinema in both the new digital standard and the classic 35 mm double-system projection system.
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    The Music Center opens its World City season with this interactive art installation, a giant inflatable walk-in luminarium designed by Architects of Air.
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    Machine Projects says goodbye to summer and welcomes autumn in the New Mexican tradition: by feasting on Hatch chilis, a seasonal delight.
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    Urban wildlife expert Dr. Seth Riley will discuss the state of carnivores in the Santa Monica Mountains, exploring how such animals are impacted by urbanization and habitat fragmentation.
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    Eleven of Los Angeles' top chefs will serve their unique interpretations of what is surely one of the most delicious foods on the planet.
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    A hit in Korea since its premiere in 2009, this multi-genre performance incorporates traditional and contemporary dance, music, acrobatics and martial arts.
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    In celebration of Los Angeles' 232nd birthday, a group of modern-day pobladores will follow the historic route taken by the city's founders back in September 1781.
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    SMC's Broad Stage bids adieu to summer with a day of family-friendly performance and art.
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    We hope you're hungry, Angelenos, because this week is all about digging in and sampling the Southland's eclectic culinary offerings.
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    Billed as the largest arts and crafts fair in Southern California, this weekend festival bookends summer, taking place every Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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    The L.A. Times' annual food and wine festival returns for three days of cooking demos, tastings, panel discussions, contests, seminars and more, all celebrating the local culinary scene.
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    Celebrating its 91st anniversary, the L.A. County Fair returns with 487 acres of live music, themed attractions, kid-friendly fun, over-the-top foods, shopping and more.
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    A two-wheeled twist on the drive-in movie theater -- with food, drinks and a riverside view.
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    Food Forward presents a 12-week Food Preservation and Cottage Arts Certificate program.
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    Festival season may be drawing to a close in Los Angeles, but not before two prominent ones take place this week.
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  • Entry
    For a certain contingent of readers out there, all you need to know is that L.A. Beer Week begins in a few days, promising waves and waves of crisp lagers, full-bodied stouts and aromatic ales. But whether or not...
  • Entry
    Local author Aimee Bender visits Skylight Books to read from and discuss her new short-story collection, "The Color Master."
  • Entry
    Hammer artists-in-residence KCHUNG Radio invite visitors to participate in news reports and interviews throughout the museum's spaces -- and all in a museum whisper.
  • Entry
    The Getty Center offers an evening of outdoor music, city views and strolling through the galleries. This week's headlining act is Big Black Delta, the indie-electonica solo project of Mellowdrone's Jonathan Bates.
  • Entry
    Began by a group of beer enthusiasts in 2009, L.A. Beer Week returns for 10 days -- yes, even more than the name promises -- of of beer-themed events.
  • Entry
    L.A. Chinatown hosts its 75th annual autumn harvest festival, a tradition dating back more than 3,000 years in China.
  • Entry
    Sometimes a particular dish is so tantalizing it deserves a festival unto itself, a place where the devoted can indulge in the singular pleasures of a favorite food.
  • Entry
    Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer A. Scott Berg visits the Library Foundation's Aloud series to discuss his new book, "Wilson," about the 28th president.
  • Entry
    Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad will join Joanne Heyler, the director and chief curator of the Broad Art Foundation, to discuss their collection and the development of the new Broad museum, slated to open next fall in downtown L.A.
  • Entry
    The third of three panel discussions examining topics and themes in conjunction with the exhibition "A New Sculpturalism: Contemporary Architecture from Southern California."