Short Takes

Faded Tees and Toothless Grins
David Diaz dreams of one day telling his grandchildren about the hardcore punk show from his porch on the outskirts of town.
Feb 8
Eve Wood on Julie Adler
1:1 invites writers to reflect on a single work of art with focus, care, and imagination to expand how we view, receive, and write about art.
Feb 6
When the Audience Comes Onstage
Erik Blair explores what happens when audience members venture onstage to become part of what they came to watch.
Feb 5
The Kids Are Alright
In the wake of his recent reconsideration, current intern Belén Yudess pulls up an article David Graeber co-authored.
Feb 4
Kate the Great
Rebecca Giordano attends Kate Berlant’s one-woman show in Pasadena and finds that, sometimes, bigger is indeed better.
Feb 3
Sidewalk Geometry
Marie Catalano considers how sometimes all the artist has to do is see the art that’s always already there.
Feb 2
Appreciating Appreciation
Come for the Gen-X indie film legend, stay for the 245-piece disposable Jack Sparrow tableware set.
Feb 1
Simpler Times
Meet me at the coastal indie sleaze–themed comedy show/birthday warehouse party in Downtown Los Angeles?
Jan 31
Shelley De Soto on Tidawhitney Lek
1:1 invites writers to reflect on a single work of art with focus, care, and imagination to expand how we view, receive, and write about art.
Jan 30
Grandmas Gone Wild
Spring break came early for these singing, dancing, and jamming elders. Someone get the grandmas under control!
Jan 28
Ron DeSantis at the Abortion Access Benefit Show
Sarrah Wolfe attended a rave for reproductive rights alongside Ron DeSantis, Nancy Reagan, and “Simon explored Garfunkel.”
Jan 27
Gillian Sneed on Rosemary Mayer
1:1 invites writers to reflect on a single work of art with focus, care, and imagination to expand how we view, receive, and write about art.
Jan 26
Get Yourself a Human Barbell
Jamie Peck on what happens when bicoastal feminist DIYers use one another as exercise equipment during a punk show.
Jan 24
Bukowski and Li Po
Ever wondered where Charles Bukowski would take a travel companion of his choice in California? Well, wonder no longer.
Jan 20
By the Sea
Danielle Monique decided not to go to Jamaica, but found herself at the beach anyway (and without even having to go to the Westside).
Jan 19
Sharp, Creamy, Fresh, Funky, Nutty
Brandon Sward attends a reading at a Downtown L.A. gallery and finds a well-balanced cheese board of the literary present.
Jan 18