Category Archives: Science & Technology

A New Art Show Opens at The Armory in Pasadena

“From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments” Opens This Friday  Did you know that cultivating a grain can be an act of rebellion? A traditional food in Mexico and Central and South America, amaranth was banned by European … Continue reading

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This is Halloween 2023: Family Friendly Events

Here are some fun and family-friendly Halloween happening. But they aren’t just for little ones! Lots of fun for big kids too! BOB BAKER’S HALLOWE’EN COSTUME BALL Saturday, October 28th, 8pm – Midnight / Los Angeles / $125 and up … Continue reading

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Learn about the New Wildlife Crossing!

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The 36th annual Bug Fair is Happening at the Natural History Museum this Weekend

There is a wide selection of exhibitors, presentations, crafts, live insects, exhibits of pinned specimens, and all kinds of bug-related things to buy, including live insects. You can have close-up encounters with all manner of creepy, crawly things, while enjoying … Continue reading

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Desperately Seeking Bubbles

When I was young, going to Marineland was a huge deal. And what made it better was that it was kind of ours. I mean for people in the South Bay, because it was right there, super close in Palos … Continue reading

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Movies Till Dawn: Summer Shockers

“The Columnist” (2019, Film Movement) Writer Katja Herbers takes a direct approach to the ceaseless toxic spew issuing from anonymous male posters about her column: she tracks them down and murders them in increasingly gruesome ways. The blackly amusing conceit … Continue reading

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Virtual Adventure: Travel into a Volcano

Travel into an active volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, located in the Pacific island on a volcanic archipelago east of Australia. Explorer Sam Cossman and his team piloted drones over the 7.5-mile-wide Marum Crater.

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Live Nature Webcams to Both Relax and Entertain

Sometimes we all just need to watch some kittens frolic. On the Explore philanthropic website, you can also watch hummingbirds, otters, manatees, and gorillas. Some cams are seasonal, and sometimes nothing is happening right at that moment, but most of … Continue reading

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Streaming Now for the Future! Generic Cinema High and Low Then and Now

Written by Joe Carducci You can’t watch everything.  Back when everyone was talking about all the great cable television shows they loved, I was finishing up research for my book on stuntmen and acting, and watching nothing but silent films, … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: NAMM 2020

NAMM’s (National Association of Music Merchants) annual convention in Anaheim is known for its parties and concerts, but for serious musicians and industry insiders, the enormous convention floor is where the real action is, with a wonderland of over 1500 … Continue reading

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