Where can you celebrate books with the people who write them and a community of passionate readers? Why – at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books of course. Now in its 22nd year, the festival “has grown to become an essential part of the L.A. cultural scene, promoting literacy and expanding minds while having […]
Tour the Historic Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood
April 22, 2016 9:33 am By
When I learned that Capitol Studios planned to celebrate its 60th anniversary by hosting tours of its historic facility, I immediately purchased a ticket. After all, this was my chance to get inside one of the most iconic mid-century modern buildings in Los Angeles.
Run, Walk & Ride: The LA Chinatown Firecracker is Back
February 16, 2016 12:26 pm By
With the recent conclusion of the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon, athletes of all stripes can now turn their attention to another great local sporting event; namely the LA Chintatown Firecracker. Put on each year by the Los Angeles Firecracker Run Committee, a community-based non-profit organization, the LA Chinatown Firecracker is a fun way to help […]
Geek Out at UCLA’s Annual Science Festival
November 5, 2015 3:18 pm By
Curating Los Angeles is always on the lookout for family-friendly events that are educational, engaging and fun. This weekend the UCLA College of Physical Sciences hosts Exploring Your Universe, an annual science outreach day that features hands-on activities for all ages, including faculty lectures, experiments and telescope viewing, and an opportunity to visit the UCLA […]
Say Goodbye to the 6th Street Bridge
October 19, 2015 11:40 am By
The 6th Street Bridge (aka 6th Street Viaduct) is a well known and much beloved structure spanning the Los Angeles River that connects Boyle Heights to the east and the burgeoning Arts District of Downtown LA to the west. Built in 1932 and constructed of concrete, the bridge is seismically vulnerable due to a rare chemical […]
Art, Music & Family Fun at TarFest 2015
September 24, 2015 1:54 pm By
I’m always attracted to events that help cultivate the local arts scene in Los Angeles, which is why I’m so excited about TarFest 2015, the annual music and culture festival hosted by KCSN-FM 88.5 and LAUNCH LA. This free, all ages event features an impressive roster of rising local artists and musicians, a Lagunitas Biergarten […]
Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival (CATE) Returns to Santa Monica
April 7, 2015 5:56 pm By
Once again the Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival (CATE) will celebrate a selection of innovative films from around the world that “push industry boundaries and explore cutting-edge cinema.” Founded in 2013 and organized by Michelle Danner and Alexandra Guanieri, the event is a recent addition to the vibrant Los Angeles arts and film […]
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