LA River Day of Service

If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly outdoor activity that’s also an opportunity to do good in our community, I highly recommend the LA River Day of Service, organized by the City of Los Angeles and Friends of the Los Angeles … [Continue reading]

Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles – Esotouric Explores Route 66 and South LA

Tour companies that take you to conventional, well known LA area destinations such as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, 3rd Street Promenade and Universal City, just to name a few, are a dime a dozen. While … [Continue reading]

The National Grilled Cheese Invitational Is Back!

If you’ve been following my posts throughout the week, you know that I’ve profiled several really great events happening around the LA area this weekend. One more I want to tell you about is the 2nd 8th Annual National Grilled Cheese … [Continue reading]

Nick Didkovsky’s electric guitar mashup

If you’re into electric guitar and fascinated by the intersection of music and technology, there is a lot to love about this upcoming event. Tomorrow evening, Machine Project hosts Nick Didkovsky at their Echo Park gallery and performance … [Continue reading]

Art and Music Amidst the Dead

For many people, cemeteries are places to visit occasionally, and then only to pay respects to dead friends or family members. The owners of Hollywood Forever Cemetery make a concerted effort to give people more reasons to spend time on their grounds … [Continue reading]

Black Talkies on Parade Presents – Imitation of Life

On the last Saturday of every month, the African American Cinema Society (AACS), which is part of The Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, presents rare and historically significant films by and/or about African Americans. This weekend the … [Continue reading]

Kurt Elling – Consummate Jazz Vocalist

This week jazz lovers in Los Angeles have the opportunity to hear Kurt Elling, one of the foremost male vocalists working today, perform with longtime pianist Laurence Hobgood at Catalina Bar & Grill. Their three-night stand celebrates the … [Continue reading]