Literature

“Censorship Is So 1984”: Annual Banned Books Week Celebrates the Right to Read

Across the nation, young people are trailblazing today, from school classrooms to the halls of state legislatures and even the…

2 weeks ago

Arts United San Pedro Awards $45,000 in Community Arts Grants to Fuel Local Creativity

Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, the funded proposals include visual arts, performances, public installations, and youth engagement, each…

3 weeks ago

“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”a Simple, Clever, Fun Way to Consume a Classic

Despite having plowed through more than my fair share of Western literary canon, I’ve never read a word of Robert…

4 weeks ago

Celebrated Authors and Creators Headline LA County Library’s Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit

A powerful lineup of award-winning authors, industry professionals, and emerging voices will take the stage at LA County Library’s first-ever…

1 month ago

Random Happening: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Comes to San Pedro in October

This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on crafted cocktails inspired by four of…

2 months ago

A Red Cantaloupe Experience Honors ‘Griot’ Legacy, Father Amde Hamilton

A Red Cantaloupe, along with the community, celebrates legends who have helped shape the LA music and cultural scene. Father…

4 months ago

Maj. Gen. Gravett to Silent Americans

When I invited Gravett to the offices of Random Lengths last week to tape clips as part of our marketing…

5 months ago

Letters to the Editor: On Pope Francis, Sacred Grounds, and the Return of the San Pedro Library

Reflections on Pope Francis Being Jesuit trained, his mind and intellect were certainly intact It’s funny how the intellectuals are,…

6 months ago

Community Blooms: Join April Arts & Culture Events at LA County Library

The Library is sharing a snapshot of the many engaging activities and events offered this season, providing opportunities for community…

6 months ago

Two Random Happenings: Story Writing Workshop and San Pedro ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’

Collage Features Foundations of Story Writing Workshop with Carolyn McDonald Do you have an idea for a novel, screenplay, or…

7 months ago