Guarded By Cats
A number of poets gathered at 585 Boardriders off Abbot Kinney to celebrate and raise funds to help with the restoration of the Venice Beach Poet’s Monument. The monolith was created in 2000 by Beyond Baroque and the city of LA.
Review: Love Actually Live at the Wallis
Love Actually is a classic holiday movie. In case you have been living under a rock, the 2003 cult classic has made a huge impact on its devoted fans and I admit to being one. My roommates and I would have
Event Review: SLEEPLESS: THE MUSIC CENTER AFTER HOURS
The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion entrance was turned into a snow tunnel blasting out snow, light set up and music all merging together to create a whimsical multidimensional experience. The time of the night played a major role on the
Review: 2017 Art Los Angeles Contemporary!
Art Los Angeles Contemporary is an annual contemporary art fair held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The air was brimming with exciting new energy that we felt the moment we stepped out of our cars. An installation of white
Event Review: Sights, Sounds and Innovation at Lightning in a Bottle
Written by An Bar - Lightning in a Bottle hosted their annual festival over Memorial Day Weekend (May 21 - 25) which brought over 30,000 participants to the isolated desert grounds on the outskirts of Bradely, California. The sustainable music and
SMMoA Hosts Final “Incognito” at Bergamot Station!!
"Incognito" is one of those rare memorable events combining mystery, art, speculation and camaraderie. At what other event can one place their "bet" and hit the jackpot? This was the eleventh year of the popular Santa Monica Museum of Art benefit
Review: Miss America’s Ugly Daughter at the Broad Stage
Mothers cast long shadows. Especially when they are narcissistic beauty queens. Barra Grant was the only daughter of Bess Myerson the one and only Jewish Miss America – who was crowned in 1945. Barra is an actress and screenwriter who is
Event Review: Taste of Venice
More than a "Taste of Venice"...Was it too hot to taste, play and pa-tay in a day long festival of most of Venices' finest 'hot' spots on Sunday Sept 14th when the temps in the shade hit 91 degree? Yes. Was
Restaurant Review: Happy 30th Anniversary Modo Mio Cucina !
Modo Mio Restaurant opened in 1985 and is still bringing it's unique, delightful and quality Italian experience to Pacific Palisades. It is located inside The Village of Pacific Palisades, with an ambiance that is both inviting and relaxing. When you step
Event Review: Bam Fest 2014 at 18th Street Arts Center!
The festivities surrounding the venerable 18th Street Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary Weekend continued with the 5th annual BAM Fest, which of course means beer, art and music. Could there be any better combination? The crowds were out on a beautiful afternoon