Filmmaker and cannabis icon Kevin Smith dishes about why he converted to the cannabis cause
If Hollywood horror movies taught us anything, it’s don’t bully the wrong kid if don’t want him to slash everyone to bits at the high school …
Last month, CULTURE sat down with legendary duo Cheech & Chong moments after they signed guitar-inspired art at a red carpet event along the Sunset Strip. Umm, it was December 1968 . . . That’s the first time we did a gig together. ’69 was a good year. I can tell you a lot about ’69. [...]
How does that old Willie Nelson tune go, again? Turn out the lights . . . the party’s over . . . Sadly, it looks to be that way for Chris Robinson & Co., as the Black Crowes are embarking …
SideOneDummy Records is once again bringing some of the hottest punk rock to Los Angeles, and it’s all in the name of providing wheelchairs to children and adults in need. Headlining the event is Pittsburgh punkers Anti-Flag, whose stance against …
The Doesha Cup is no ordinary expo. For starters, attendees must be Prop 215 patients or caregivers because the Doesha offers tastings of cannabis strains. Ticket holders who wish to participate in the judging plunk down a fee and then …
Think you’ve seen it all? Just step inside the California Institute for Abnormal Arts, check out the glass-encased corpse of a clown. Then there’s the mummified arm. But once you’ve had an eyeful of grotesqueries, get your real freak on …
Dear Sarah,
Would you please give patients a “refresher course” in dispensary etiquette?
~ Sid Vicious
Dear Sid,
After managing collectives, instructing at Oaksterdam University (Oaksterdam.com) and volunteering with the Greater Los Angeles Collectives Alliance, or GLACA (caregiversalliance.org), I have …
In years, Willie Nelson’s age when he was arrested for possession of marijuana last month in Texas: 77 (Source: ABC News).
In ounces, the amount of marijuana found on Nelson’s tour bus: 6 (Source: ABC News).
In dollars, the bond that Nelson …
If you’re tired of waiting for that ball to drop all the way on the other side of the country, the O.C. Fair folks have a much more active celebration planned. Their New Year’s Eve Block Party boasts four stages’ …
Remember all those nights spent staring at that tapestry with Dark Side of the Moon playing repeatedly? Well, consider this your Pink Floyd fantasy (or wet dream) come to life as the bass player behind such classic tracks like “Money” …
Over the last decade, America has gotten closer to Steve-O than any of us probably wanted to get, from seeing his buttocks pierced together to getting his own smiling visage tattooed on his back. The clown college graduate was nothing …
Satellite Party
The freaks really do come out at night at the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan
Photos and Story by David Jenison
Are you the type of traveler who lit the match at Burning Man, put Cher to shame at Carnival …
DVD REVIEW
The Rolling Stones
Ladies & Gentlemen
Eagle Rock Entertainment
The first several minutes of Ladies & Gentlemen are filled with pitch black. Save for a modest logo and a few title cards, nothing is to be seen, a void against an aural …
BOOK REVIEW
The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis
Edited by Julie Holland, M.D.
Publisher: Park Street Press
There’s no shortage of recently published books claiming to be the most authoritative or most thorough tome on the subject of cannabis. Many lean heavily …
CD REVIEW
Zion I
Atomic Clock
Gold Dust
Considering that the roots of hip-hop music go all the way back to the vintage reggae/dub scene of ’60s Jamaica (trust us—look it up), it’s very fitting that Zion I, the Oakland-based rap duo who have …
By Lanny Swerdlow, R.N.
A little-noticed story carried on allheadlines.com on Dec. 4, 2006, reported that a 125-year old woman, Fulla Nayak, a resident of a small village near the coast of India, “died of old age.” The story noted that, …
The Emperor Wears No Clothes remains the book that started it all
While many Jack Herer biographies mention that he started writing The Emperor Wears No Clothes while serving a 14-day federal prison sentence in 1983, this neatly ironic nugget almost …
Jack Herer touched many, many people; from diehard activists to patients, to scholars to artists. In a CULTURE exclusive, a number of notable figures have graced us with their thoughts about Jack’s impact
ZIGGY MARLEY
Musician, hemp and marijuana advocate
“Jack gave us …
With Thanksgiving mere weeks behind us and Christmas—and all those other winter holidays—coming up, this is the time of year that really gets you thinking. Obviously, we had a lot of ups and downs last month related to Proposition 19 …
By Hans Fink
Comedy duo CHEECH & CHONG recently signed a giant fiberglass replica of a Gibson Les Paul guitar on the Sunset Strip. Apparently, Gibson Guitars has partnered with the Sunset Strip Business Association to create 26 of these 10-foot …
Patient:
Sue Lester.
Age:
43.
Condition/Illness:
Arthritis and joint pain aggravated by long-term sports injuries.
Home:
Costa Mesa.
Using medical cannabis since:
2008.
Why did you start using medical marijuana?
I was having a lot of issues with pain in my joints and my doctors were prescribing me all sorts of …
The classic flavor of holiday eggnog brightens this rich cheesecake. Bake in a 7 or 8-inch springform pan or make 10 individual tartlets instead. Either way, wrap extra portions well and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw and enjoy …
Toasted pecans add crunchy texture and nutty flavor to an elegant rice pilaf. Serves 4.
2 tablespoon Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil*
2 tablespoons Canna Butter**
1 small onion, coarsely diced
1 1/4 cups long grain rice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and …
You do all of the prep for this elegant chicken dish hours ahead of dinner party time, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and get ready. A new generation was introduced to this classic retro recipe when it …
Here’s a sophisticated soup with a sweet, ever so slightly spicy flavor. Serves 4.
1/2 large butternut squash
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup orange juice
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable …
Sweet pears and tart pomegranates add interest to this mixed green salad. Serves 4.
Dressing:
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil*
1/8 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
Salad:
6 cups mixed …
You can taste the cannabis—but you can also taste the cookie! That’s what makes these medicated goodies from Riverside City Caregivers so special. We were lucky enough to sample three varieties: Chronic Toffee, White Chocolate and Butterscotch. Conclusion? Quite frankly, …
We’ve come a long way from Alice B. Toklas Brownies . . . but sometimes something back-to-basics is still the way to go when it comes to enjoying your medication in the form of a sweet edible. Enter: Grandma’s Brownies …
What an interesting bud that really delivers. The aroma of Platinum Ogar Kush reminds me of Blue Moonshine. This Kush has a mellow flavor and a smooth hit. The bud is very powdery with white crystals and a multitude of …
This is a bud with both heavy resin and a smooth smoke—some might be tempted to call it a smoker’s joy. The White Diamond strain is a rock-hard and nicely balanced bud. A hybrid made up of 70 percent indica …
Bloom Kush has a “007” aroma and a “Diamonds Are Forever” sparkle. What a beautiful bud! It looks great and smells great and has a smooth hit. This is a bud with a fresh taste and notes of gourmet dark …
