Alysia Gray Painter is a freelance writer for NBCLA since 2008, and NBC San Diego and NBC Bay Area since 2010.
She writes for the popular The Scene and Worth the Trip sections of all three sites.
Her work has appeared in three McSweeney's books and McSweeney's Internet Tendency, BARK magazine and books, Modern Humorist, "More Mirth of a Nation" and other humor anthologies, and several PBS publications and television programs, including the teen-focused issues series "Fences."
She was formerly the Los Angeles editor and West Coast editor at AOL CityGuide.
The Latest
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Every Day Is Groundhog Day in the Golden State
Punxsutawney Phil is famous, for sure, but California’s got some major marmot marvelousness of its own.
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A ‘Spooky Shoreline' Will Soon Shimmer at Nick's Cove
Jack o’ lanterns, displayed just steps from beautiful Tomales Bay, will soon add autumn atmosphere to the water-close cottages.
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SoCal Reopenings: Get Info on Museums, Aquariums, Theme Parks, Theaters
Several Southern California destinations, from cultural centers to theme parks, are again welcoming guests as fall begins.
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Academy Museum Tickets Go on Sale to the General Public
The premier institution for movies and movie-making debuts on the Miracle Mile next month; book your spot today to see the film-fun magic.
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The Donut Man's Peachiest Treat Is (Briefly) Back
The glistening goodie is a limited-time must-try at The Donut Man. Find it in Glendora and at Grand Central Market in DTLA.
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Halloween Time Returns to Disneyland Resort This Fall
Make that late summer and fall: The sweet ‘n spooky celebration materializes at The Happiest Place on Earth in early September.
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You Could Be in the Knott's Berry Farm Time Capsule
Or, rather, you could join a group photo that will go into the memory-filled box, which is slated to be opened in 2071.
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Art, Painted by a Local Sea Lion, Is Helping the Aquarium
Adopt a sea lion through the Aquarium of the Pacific and enjoy a print created by Harpo, a painterly pinniped; you might even win the original work.
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Smorgasburg LA Is Back, Yummy, and Still Free to Enter
The “largest weekly open-air food market in America” returns on July 4. Where to find luscious doughnuts, saucy pizza pies, and more? At ROW DTLA.
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An ‘Alice in Wonderland' Pop-up Hops for LA
Curiouser and curiouser: The cocktail-themed, made-for-adults experience will materialize in LA this fall.
