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
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
Art Spotlight: Meet the Artists of The Acoma House in Denver CO
As my LAArtParty subscribers know, I adore art. I love spotlighting it, as well as the artists that create it. Being a Los Angeles art writer for the past 20 years has been an incredible experience. Therefore branching out to include art in other parts of the world was obviously the next step. Since the launch of LAArtParty’s sister site EatTravelGo.com in 2018, I’ve been doing a lot of traveling. Of course the pandemic did slow me down, but I
El Granjero Cantina at the Original Farmer’s Market
If you love Mexican food, head to El Granjero Cantina, L.A.’s newest most colorful Mexican restaurant located at the original Farmers Market. I reviewed this restaurant for our sister site (ETG)...the food is amazing. CLICK HERE to read review, or visit EatTravelGo.com - Stories Section, Dining/Drinking Page, Reviews Page. With its lively, bright, and inviting indoor-outdoor seating and great patio for people watching, El Granjero (pronounced gran-heh-roh) Cantina is the perfect one-stop spot to enjoy some Tacos, Dorados, Vegan Tacos,
LAArtParty Artist Spotlight: Aazam Irilian
Aazam Irilian is an Intuitive Artist and educator. She is a strong believer in the healing aspects of the arts—that engaging in the creative process promotes clarity of mind and help individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and recognize their potential. Therefore, to be able to overcome life challenges and live their dreams. “Art making has saved me from spinning down into the dark hole of depression and gave me a tool to see the beauty of life, “ says the
On View thru April 12, 2026: The Fowler Museum, Fire Kinship
Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art opened at the Fowler Museum at UCLA in January 2025. It was a strange time for all of the residents of Los Angeles, as the LA Fired devasted so many people. Hence the official opening was postponed till the third week of February 2025. The exhibition is open and has been extended through April 12, 2026. This is the second PST Art exhibition at the museum and is curated by Daisy Ocampo
Artist Spotlight: Robin Becker
Robin Becker is a photo, fibers, and also a mixed-media artist who utilizes all of the aforementioned media to create her one-of-a-kind artwork. “My artwork is site specific portraying places I seek out around the world. Seeing what is left of old remote California Missions, Looking at nearly vanished buildings left in the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as Remnants of structures that have aged, their pigment fading in Berlin, Florence, New York, New Orleans, Nimes, Paris,
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: Eva Montealegre
LA FIRES UPDATE: Artist Eva Montealegre lost everything in the January 2025 LA fires. Her house was burned to the ground and her dog was lost. Her husband David and her had to re-start their lives with nothing. They even had to move out of LA, as they were NOT homeowners, and much of the aid did NOT help renters. Please find it in your heart to donate to her Go Fund Me Page. I know people are always worried