Below the Border

Below the Border

Lunch with a friend recently revealed that he had never been outside the United States and had little desire to travel. “How different people are,” I thought, as I love to travel and have always made an effort to find my way to an airport. Indeed, travel is not...

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The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping”

The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping”

Netflix's latest docu-series "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping”  is making a huge splash. It hit #1 in USA and the UK the day after release, and currently holds the Top 5 spot on the global chart (3 days after release). It's no surprise that so many viewers are...

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Expo West March 12 – 16, Anaheim, CA

Expo West March 12 – 16, Anaheim, CA

File under good to know—this coming week, the Natural Products Expo will take place in Anaheim, CA. An event that really requires more than one day it is a look into the health food market and products that will be coming to the public soon. Like most conventions of...

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Open Now @ The Brews Hall: Umami Warrior

Open Now @ The Brews Hall: Umami Warrior

Looking to spruce up the weekend activities and adventures as we head into Spring? As always in Southern California, there's always something happening, something new, and more than can be achieved in a single weekend. The latest opening comes in the form of dining,...

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“Peace is Radical” Exhibition by Shepard Fairey

“Peace is Radical” Exhibition by Shepard Fairey

Sunday, April 14 will be the last day to view “Peace is Radical,” a solo exhibition by renowned street artist and activist Shepard Fairey, presented by Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and ReflectSpace Gallery at the ReflectSpace Gallery, inside Glendale Central...

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Finally, The Oscars Awards

Finally, The Oscars Awards

The strike is over and Hollywood is back to work. Turns out 2023 was a  very good year for the movies. On Sunday, March 10, the envelope will be handed out with the winners. The show, hosted again by Jimmy Kimmel and this year, the Oscars have an earlier timeslot and...

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Valentine for free

Valentine for free

The great thing about living in Southern California is that we have detours in every which way—to the north: Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Ventura. To the south, we encounter Long Beach, San Diego, and Laguna Beach. And to the east: Lake Arrowhead and Crestline....

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High Rise Art?

High Rise Art?

In 2011, MOCA presented a show called "Art in the Streets", it was the first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. It was controversial and provoked an academic debate about the nature of graffiti. Today, one need only look up—downtown, South Park, for...

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Grammy Winners

Grammy Winners

Let's review: The Grammys took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Despite heavy rainfall, the event started on time and proceeded at an accelerated pace. Hosted by Trevor Noah (more of him, please), there were highlights. Luke Combs duet with Tracy Chapman,...

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HD Buttercup is back!

HD Buttercup is back!

Celebrating 20 years of design excellence, HD Buttercup makes a triumphant return as they unveil the newly renovated HD Buttercup Design Center. This 100,000-square-foot space, situated in the iconic Helms Bakery, has undergone a complete transformation. The newly...

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When Happily Ever After Fails

When Happily Ever After Fails

“When Happily Ever After Fails” - a debut rom-com by Courtney Deane San Diego, California – For anyone who has ever felt “dead-ended” in life, work, and love, Courtney Deane has penned a delightfully funny debut rom-com that proves all tragedies can be rewritten, and...

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Welcome to the New Year

Welcome to the New Year

First the News: The sudden  departure of Sweet Lady Jane —  and the the venerable IHOP in West Hollywood has stirred unease as the year begins. Lady Jane closed all six locations (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Encino, West Hollywood, and San Fernando) on...

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