Life can be challenging...and death even more. My ninety-year old dad recently passed away. He had a stroke a while back, and his health progressively deteriorated. When it finally happened, it was a blessing. My mom had left this world over
A group of talented artists and wine lovers gathered at an informal wine tasting at the headquarters of LA Art Party. Our tasters consisted of Michael Baroff, Barbara Kosoff, J.J.L'Heureux and Jennifer Verge. Of course, I (Kathy Leonardo) hosted, offering some
Written by An Bar - The "Strangers Drawing Strangers" installation by artist Ivan Cash inspires strangers to understand one another through photography, drawing, and collaboration. Cash is a San Francisco based interactive artist who focuses his efforts on human-based projects. Cash
This week, it was Philly night at the Hollywood Bowl when Christian McBride and The Roots shared the stage. The two have been performing together since their youth in Philadelphia, where McBride and The Roots founders, Questlove and Black Thought, were
On May 15, 2019, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson opened at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank. The stage was set to recreate the final gig of Billie Holiday at the Emerson Bar and Grill in
When walking through the breezeway at Hauser & Wirth, one passes the industrialiesque semi-opulence of the space and Manuela's, and is greeted with camping tents installed in the main courtyard, as if it were just around the corner on skid row,
"Lazarus," is exquisitely breathtaking! What an incredible night! The West Coast premiere of the company's first two-act ballet, "Lazarus," was so vibrant, beautiful and powerful, we were mesmerized from start to finish. Part of the 60th anniversary celebration tour, it was
WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast's premier modern design fair, returned for its 6th year to Santa Monica's Barker Hanger October 18-21, 2018. Opening night, benefiting Safe Place for Youth, had a huge turnout. Guests enjoyed wine, specialty cocktails and delicious
Farmhouse LA - All photos by Richard Bilow (courtesy of LAArtParty.com)Just as Jimmy Kimmel has family and friends from his old neighborhood working on his late night show, Farmhouse LA owner Nathan Peitso has brought his "farm" family to the city.
Sunday, May 6th was a gorgeous day on the field of the Historic Pasadena Rose Bowl at the 3rd Annual Masters of Taste, a luxury food and beverage festival. From 3 PM to 7 PM, we sampled and enjoyed some of
