Seth Kugel, The New York Times' Frugal Traveler, recently set out to spend one week in Los Angeles on $100 per day. To meet this objective, he had to forgo renting a car and instead got around by bike and public transportation. He also saved money by … [Continue reading]
Follow the beat: Three jazz drummers play LA
November 8, 2010 6:04 am By
If you missed Andrew Gilbert's most recent Los Angeles Times article, which appeared in today's Arts & Books Section (p. E12), check it out if you enjoy live Jazz. Andy profiles three drummer-bandleaders (Brian Blade, Steve Smith and Allison … [Continue reading]
One Weekend – Three Great Events
November 5, 2010 5:26 am By
If you're looking for things to do this weekend, I have three suggestions. 1. Attend the California State Parks 2nd Annual Film Series The California State Parks 2nd Annual Film Series, which is hosted at both Paramount Studios and 20th … [Continue reading]
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
October 29, 2010 6:07 am By
Monday, November 1st marks the premier of a new documentary on Turner Classic Movies called Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood. While I have not seen this seven part series myself, writer and producer Jon Wilkman is a highly regarded LA … [Continue reading]
A History Lover’s Paradise
October 25, 2010 5:20 pm By
Exploring the 5th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar I spent this past Saturday at the 5th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar, which was sponsored by LA as SUBJECT and held in the Doheny Library on the USC campus. While the event was free and open … [Continue reading]
Charlie Haden’s LA Dreams
October 21, 2010 5:07 am By
I am very excited to share the first post for Curating Los Angeles written by Andrew Gilbert. Andy is my brother and a prolific freelance writer whose primary focus is Jazz. You can find his articles in the Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, … [Continue reading]
SurveyLA
October 12, 2010 8:47 pm By
I have always admired the ease with which the people of Los Angeles embrace change and look to the future. And yet, I know this attribute has led to much destruction of what came before, the obliteration of our past and at times, the elimination of … [Continue reading]
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