Review: The Magic Flute at The Music Center
LA Opera The Magic Flute Review LA Opera's production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute is an immersion of pure opera and whimsical animation within a silent-film tableau. The opera’s musical styles combine Italian opera, symphony, folk songs, as well asTurkish music.
Review: 2021 Virtual AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival
Though I look forward to once again being in the presence of other art and culture enthusiasts in our local venues , I enjoyed The AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival from the comfort of my own home. This was the second time in the
Review: VeroTalks Ecce Vinum Wine Tasting Event, with Yannick Benjamin
On March 24, 2021, Vero hosted a virtual wine tasting event from its series Verotalks. The event was moderated by Sommelier Yannick Benjamin, co-founder of Wine on Wheels, and Wheeling Forward. Benjamin introduced winemaker Moisés Casas of Ecce Vinum, and Elena García
Review: AbilityFirst 2020 Festival of Fall Comes To You
Photo courtesy of the AbilityFirst Festival of Fall This year’s AbilityFirst 2020 Festival of Fall Comes To You presented by Chubb was held virtually due to Covid. For the past few years, this annual event has been held at
Review: Tayson Pierce Wines
By Paul Finn Tayson Pierce Wines; photo by Phillip Silverstein I recently attended a Tayson Pierce Wines media dinner at Wally's Wine. Wally's is a veritable wine wonderland located in Santa Monica and the event was held in a private room offering
Review: 2019 LA Times’ The TASTE
Each year The TASTE, presented by the LA Times, takes place over Labor Day weekend. Los Angeles residents, tourists and foodies alike look forward to this annual event. It’s a wonderful way to try the cuisine of multiple restaurants while enjoying