Running Now: LACMA Exhibitions, LAArtParty Staff Picks
While LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) undergoes some exciting redevelopment, the beloved museum is still home to many impressive exhibitions. Our LAArtParty staff voted on their LACMA Favorite Exhibitions - enjoy our staff picks! LACMA Favorite Exhibitions Zheng Chongbin, Golden State, 2024, Detail, courtesy of the artist, © Zheng Chongbin, photo: Zhang Hong The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Zheng Chongbin: Golden State. The exhibition features the art of Zheng Chongbin. The solo show
Desert Pearl Inn, an Artist’s Inspiration
Attention artists, as well as all creative types. If you are looking for something new to spark your creativity, I recently stayed in a wonderful hotel. Desert Pearl Inn is located at the entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale Utah. It's about a seven hour drive from LA, but so worth it. Enjoy an artist retreat in Springdale Utah. Grab your easel, paints or camera and indulge in the wonders of Zion National Park. Zion National Park; photo
Music Reviews, The Hollywood Bowl
Here at LAArtParty.com - we LOVE the Hollywood Bowl. We attend many concerts, and of course list this fabulous venue. Here are a few recent reviews at the Hollywood Bowl Recent Reviews at the Hollywood Bowl Jazz on Tap at the Bowl offered an exceptional night of jazz music, voice and lots of tap dancing. In addition to incredible live performances, Hollywood’s classic dance movies played on the massive screens. Incredible vocalists such as Christian McBride, Ben Vereen, Freda Payne,
Arth Bar + Kitchen, Culver City!
A journey on its own pioneering a new movement of modern Indian cuisine, Arth Bar + Kitchen introduces Indian fare in a completely new way. With its contemporary atmosphere, eclectic dishes and innovative cocktails, the restaurant officially opened on Thursday, July 8, 2021, right in the heart of Culver City! Read my Arth Bar + Kitchen review here on our sister site EatTravelGo.com Arth Bar + Kitchen ARTH, Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh & Partner Mihir Lad,; Photography by Tonelson Mihir
Every Day is Christmas in Solvang, Great Food and Lodging!
Living in LA, offers a variety of fabulous weekend getaways. I recently enjoyed a two-day trip up the coast for a weekend in Solvang. It is a charming "Christmas town" all year round. Weekend in Solvang - the Restaurants My husband Rich and I enjoyed some delectable meals, and also stayed in a sweet hotel -The Mirabelle Inn. On the ground floor, a Michelin Plate awarded restaurant named First & Oak wowed our taste buds. This intimate restaurant offered semi-private
Mi Piace, Old Town Pasadena
If you love Italian food, head to Mi Piace in Old Town Pasadena. You will find some of the most scrumptious Italian cuisine. If you love pizza, pasta, or an exquisite Osso Bucco di Vitello - visit our sister site, EatTravelGo.com to read a review (see below). Mi Piace, Lobster and Mussels, photo by Acuna-Hansen For over 25 years, Mi Piace has been a neighborhood favorite located in the heart of Old Pasadena. Mi Piace features an award-winning
Craft Los Angeles, Century City
Craft Los Angeles in Century City is where you can enjoy Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘Whats Local Is Best’ cooking style and its ‘Make People Happy’ brand of hospitality. The award-winning architecture firm Bentel & Bentel designed the restaurant, The sleek dining room (see photo), and has an open-air feel due to its size 10,000 square foot space, while the outside patio offers a beautiful view. Craft Los Angeles Century Find out more about Craft Los Angeles on our sister site
Artist Spotlight: Tim Truby
Tim Truby is an award winning landscape photographer who uses post production to add depth and nuance to overcome the camera’s flattening and therefore create a more immersive experience. Landscape Photographer “I’ve developed post techniques that mirror how a painter works. The result - the viewer begins to see the photograph as an interior space to be inhabited.” Sunset, Thor’s Well, Pacific Northwest Portfolio The tidal pool photograph, “Sunset, Thor’s Well” was taken in coastal Oregon under particularly challenging
Tuk Tuk Thai, West LA
Tuk Tuk Thai was founded over twenty years ago. Originally located on Pico Blvd, the restaurant moved to West LA in early 2022. If you are unfamiliar with the area, Sawtelle is a happening street filled with many Japanese restaurants. The restaurant is located on the Northern side of Sawtelle, and the first Thai restaurant to join the well known street. I had the chance to review this restaurant on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. Read a review about Tuk Tuk