Local Hype: No LA Comic-Con This Year, Vroman's, Free Concerts Coming, Gundams & Cinephile Fun Online

LA Comic-Con Not Happening in December, Will Return in September 2021

We really enjoy how the writer of the article is confounded by how dumb it was that LA Comic-Con was gonna try for December.

 

Vroman’s bookstore survived the 1918 pandemic and World Wars. COVID-19 is its toughest challenge

Let's hope this great book store can stay open.

 

Record mogul gives $25 million to L.A.’s Music Center for free concerts

The LA Times used a very unflattering picture for this one, we're not sure how the editor said this doesn't look super weird. 

BANDAI HOBBY POP-UP STORE
319 E 2nd St #122, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open daily Wednesday - Monday from 12PM - 7PM PST. (Closed on Tuesdays) October 16, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Not sure why, but there's a pop-up Gundam store in Little Tokyo starting tomorrow.

-Free gifts will be handed-out to customers with qualifying purchases over $60.00 or $100.00. Roughly every two weeks a new set of free gifts will be offered for qualifying purchases.
-Stamp Rewards: Every $15 spent qualifies for a stamp. Collect 10 stamps and earn a free gift.
-There will be fun Gundam Characters and Mobile Suits positioned in and around nearby shops in Little Tokyo. Fans are encouraged to take their photo with these fun displays to share on social media. Tag @BluefinBrands and use #BandaiPopUpShop to share your adventure.

How to Be a Los Angeles Cinephile in 2020 – Even If You’re From Outside of Town

This is a wonderful article on all things cinema going on virtually in LA or connected to the various theaters in LA. 

 

Is this how theater gets saved? Geffen magic show mines virtual box-office gold

People in LA have really been enjoying these kind of virtual shows where a box of stuff gets mailed to you. Strange times .