Category Archives: Art

It’s Not You, it’s Capitalism. “Economics of Suffering: Part IV” by Linda Sibio

It’s not often that you get a press release that so completely connects your main interests – wealth disparities and crafts – but I’ll be damned if that didn’t happen. Her name is Linda Sibio, her work is “Economics of … Continue reading

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Why the Hotel Figueroa is a Dining & Drinking Destination

Though currently celebrating its 97th birthday, the Hotel Figueroa is as newsworthy as ever. Earlier this year, Food & Wine bestowed high praise on this DTLA boutique hotel when it appeared on two of their Global Tastemakers lists: The 10 Best … Continue reading

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Dia de Los Muertos: Catrina Costume Exhibit This Weekend

Get an early start on Dia de Los Muertos season this weekend when an exhibition of 25 Catrina costumes comes to El Pueblo de Los Angeles for just three days.  Starting today, October 6, and running through Sunday, October 8, … Continue reading

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Academy Museum Presents John Waters: Pope of Trash

On September 17, The Academy Museum opened a first-of-its-kind exhibition honoring the films of underground filmmaker, author, art collector and iconoclast, John Waters. “Pope of Trash” runs through August 4, 2024. The ultimate outsider probably never expected to be honored … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: The Million Mrs. Roper Romp Saturday in Santa Monica

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John Waters Gets His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!!!

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MICHAEL GRECCO ‘DAYS OF PUNK’ and ELIZABETH WATERMAN ‘MONEYGAME’ Exhibitions Side-By-Side at Leica Gallery LA

Set the date for Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Beverly Hills for two Los Angeles-based fine art photographers (and partners), Michael Grecco and Elizabeth Waterman, and their opening night receptions at the Leica Gallery LA in Beverly Hills.

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Burning Man 2023: Paul K on the Playa

Written by Paul Koudounaris Gosh Burning Man was fun . . . actually it was fine for me, I took off as soon as the rain started and got out before it was locked down, and here are some photos … Continue reading

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West Adams Block Party With Arrested Development, D Smoke, Surprise Hip Hop Legend & More

The West Adams Block Party returns to the vital West Adams neighborhood this Sunday, September 3! This free (with RSVP) event goes for nine hours, with live musical performances, art installations, local businesses, food trucks, a job fair, and a kids’ … Continue reading

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2023 Tiki Oasis Weekend

Written by Dave Arnson The cult of Tiki is an intriguing one, one of disposable income and alcoholic hedonism coupled with an artfully fantastical version of a faux- Polynesian paradise. These elements all come together once a year (for over … Continue reading

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