Bay Area-raised jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti was already a seasoned veteran when he moved to Los Angeles at 18 to study music at USC, with several albums to his credit and numerous high profile gigs under his belt. Now based in New York City, he … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Orphan Films: Bringing the Obscure to Light
May 12, 2011 4:24 pm By
We are very fortunate to live in a city that is home to some of the finest film preservation and screening organizations in the country. This month, two of these local film institutions, the UCLA Film & Television Archive and Los … [Continue reading]
JPL’s 2011 Open House
May 11, 2011 5:53 am By
In early January I took a tour of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and wrote about my experience. At the end of that post, I encouraged others to visit the Lab because the tour provides an excellent overview of a fascinating facility that plays … [Continue reading]
Dedicate a Tree to Mom!
May 6, 2011 6:08 am By
Mother’s Day is May 8th and if you’re like me, you are being bombarded with “special” gift ideas and offers everywhere you look. The problem is, the vast majority of them are tacky, meaningless or both. That’s why I was … [Continue reading]
Neon Celebrate! Stamp Release Party
May 5, 2011 4:31 pm By
This weekend, The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) are co-sponsoring a party to celebrate the release of the newest USPS first-class “forever” stamp, which is a tribute to neon. Designed by LA-based neon artist … [Continue reading]
2011 LACE Benefit Art Auction
May 2, 2011 9:30 pm By
Over the years I’ve seen some fantastic exhibits at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, better known as LACE. Now this internationally recognized non-profit arts organization, based in Hollywood and founded in 1978, is holding its annual … [Continue reading]
Magic at the Skirball – See it before it vanishes….
April 28, 2011 6:15 am By
Ever since the first Harry Potter book was published, readers around the world have been captivated by the magical arts so vividly and compellingly described by J.K. Rowling and subsequently brought to life on the big screen. Now those of us living … [Continue reading]
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