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Beloved Beverly Hills emporium continues to dazzle customers

75th Anniversary — Our People, Our Places / 0 Comment / September 24, 2021
Gleaming arched windows staged with crystal vases, de-signer flatware and sparkling jewels frame the grand entrance to GEARYS Beverly Hills. For the last 91 years, GEARYS has stood proudly on Beverly Drive,...

LACMA: Open for the public

75th Anniversary — Our People, Our Places / 0 Comment / September 24, 2021
LACMA is open. Though the various stages of lockdown have at times quieted a typically bustling Miracle Mile over the past 18 months, LACMA has remained abuzz with both the visible construction of its new building...

What’s the dill when picking your pickle?

Dining & Entertainment / Homepage Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / June 11, 2020
Those who frequent the Original Farmers Market on Third and Fairfax may have noticed a bright newcomer to the quintessential LA site in recent months. Illuminated by a bright green neon pickle and the cheery...

JOAN, an L.A. Treasure

See Sip Savor / 0 Comment / September 20, 2019
In a city filled with celebrities and would-be stars, there is also a niche group of cherished local icons. Knowing and loving these Los Angeles-famous individuals separates the pilot-season transplants...

Tri level fun at Conservatory

See Sip Savor / 0 Comment / September 20, 2019
Situated at the buzzy corner of Sweetzer and Santa Monica Boulevard, Conservatory West Hollywood perches above the flurry of the street below. In an intersection perhaps most well known for Drag Queen...

Kim takes you back to Saigon in Pantages production

Dining & Entertainment / Homepage Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / July 25, 2019
“Miss Saigon,” opened at the Pantages Theatre on July 18, revisiting their production of the classic Broadway musical that first captured theater-goers’ hearts more than 25 years ago. Set...

Joan’s on Third

Food, Dining and Entertainment Magazine 2018 / 0 Comment / September 25, 2018
Joan’s on Third needs no introduction. Just the mention of the beloved restaurant brings to mind the luscious vanilla bean-speckled cupcakes, the fresh display case filled with colorful farmers market...

Family milestones!

Life, Style & Art / 0 Comment / May 17, 2018
On April 21, Emily Marie Villalpando, daughter of publishers Michael and Karen Villalpando, married Michael Henry Jilg, son of Jon and Pat Jilg at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. More than 240 guests...

That’s amore: Pasta Night at Joan’s

Dining & Entertainment / Homepage Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / April 12, 2018
Joan’s on Third needs no introduction. Just the mention of the beloved restaurant brings to mind the luscious vanilla bean-speckled cupcakes, the fresh display case filled with colorful farmer’s market...

Make your first wish to see ‘Aladdin’ and enjoy the magic carpet ride

Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / January 25, 2018
Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway dazzles with elaborate sets and costumes, beautiful singing and dancing, and one fabulous Genie. As a lover of the animated original, I was delighted to see the story...

Hittleman Gallery exhibition reflects unique history of Ethiopians in Israel

Life, Style & Art / News / 0 Comment / October 12, 2016
On Sunday, October 16, from 12-4 p.m., the Michael Hittleman Gallery will celebrate 40 years of exhibiting fine Israeli art. In conjunction with the gallery’s anniversary party, the gallery will be opening...

Dat’s my dog: Celebrating an American tradition at NOLA’s own hot dog stand

National Hot Dog Month / 0 Comment / July 6, 2016
New Orleans is often hailed as the festival capital of the world, ringing in different celebrations every day of the year. The same is true for National Hot Dog Month, a festivity locals and tourists can relish...

‘42nd Street’ shuffles off to Buffalo in style

Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / June 1, 2016
Opening night of “42nd Street” at the Pantages Theatre Tuesday dazzled with glitz, glamour and the resounding crescendo of tap shoes dancing in unison. The show follows the backstage action of the actors...

Taste something new at Farmers Market

Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / July 16, 2015
The 7th Annual Taste of Farmers Market event, held on Tuesday July 14, reaffirmed why the cultural hub at Third and Fairfax remains a Los Angeles gem. The well-organized event mixes high-quality food with...

Dat’s my Dog: Celebrating an American Tradition at NOLA’s own Hot Dog Stand

News / 0 Comment / July 9, 2015
Celebrate National Hot Dog Month all year round at Dat Dog in New Orleans. With locations on Magazine Street, Freret Street, and Frenchman Street, Dat Dog brings a uniquely New Orleans element to the American...

A haunting rendition of ‘Phantom’ awaits you at the ‘opera’

Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / June 25, 2015
Walking into the historic Pantages Theatre, with its plush red staircases and gilded art deco molding, instantly sets the mood for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary “Phantom of the Opera”. ...

The chowline starts here

Dining & Entertainment / 0 Comment / July 3, 2014
Looking to rally the troops? Head to Messhall after work next Tuesday. Located in the heart of Los Feliz, on Los Feliz and Hillhurst, Messhall is the ideal home base to reconoiter. The Tuesday specials—...

One Student’s Perspective: Take A Chance

News / 0 Comment / September 29, 2011
Once upon a time, there was a soul known as Chance. From the start, she was infinitely in motion. She was lively, whimsical, and flitted from place to place, seemingly without guidance. Chance would dabble...