As part of our Best of 2011 look back at the year, we asked our local editors to share their—admittedly subjective—takes on the most important things to happen in their markets this year. Here's what Los Angeles bureau chief Alesandra Dubin had to say.
1. A Camping Frenzy for 'Twilight'
Photo: Line 8 Photography
2. The Royals' California Visit
Photo: Sean Twomey/2Me Studios
3. The Regionwide Pacific Standard Time Initiative
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4. MTV's Highest-Rated Video Music Awards
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5. Cirque's New Show
Photo: Matt Beard/Cirque du Soleil
6. Award Season's Return to Opulence
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7. Marina Abramović's Human Heads at MOCA's Gala
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
8. 'The Taste' Food Festival Takes Off
Photo: Tiffany Rose
9. The Ubiquity of the Kardashians
Photo: John Shearer/WireImage.com
10. 'Electric Daisy Carnival Experience' Premiere Riot
Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images