In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl brings the LA Phil to your home during COVID-19.
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KCET Brings Local Arts and Culture to you in Southland Sessions.
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it. It’s been pretty difficult (nearly impossible, really) to find things to Eat (out), See, and Go! It’s a lot of adjustment for many of us but sometimes, the unexpected affords us the opportunity to learn about and discover things […]
A Visit to Dodger Stadium
On September 10, the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 7th consecutive National League Division Title. It’s been an exciting season this year for the team filled with not just wins but great player performances from veterans as well as a bunch of rookies, exciting last-minute game wins and a […]
The Craft in America Center–a hidden gem in LA
Not too long ago, I read a travel piece about Los Angeles where the author admitted to not previously having liked the city on earlier visits. This time, though, he said, he treated it like a local and enjoyed it much, much more. I don’t know if I agree that […]
Mexican Street Food Crawl with Bill Esparza
A couple of months ago, my family and I had the great honor and privilege to go on a Mexican street food crawl through parts of Los Angeles with my friend, James Beard Award winning writer and Latin food expert, Bill Esparza. Now I have to admit that despite having […]
La Raza–Exploring the history of the Chicano Rights Movement via ARTBOUND and The Autry Museum
Recently I had the pleasure of attending a screening of La Raza, an episode of the Emmy Award-winning series ARTBOUND produced by nonprofit public network KCET and view the new exhibit currently on display at the Autry Museum of the American West. ARTBOUND is currently in its ninth season of […]
Celebrating Food in LA–The Migrant Kitchen returns along with newcomer Meals Ready to Eat
A little over a year ago, I had the pleasure of previewing the 1 hour special episode from the debut season of The Migrant Kitchen, an original production from Southern California-based public television station KCET and culinary media company, Life & Thyme. That wonderful series, which aired with web and […]
Tour of LA Times Building and Lunch at Badmaash
Downtown Los Angeles has been becoming more and more accessible and exciting in recent years, not to mention being the place to be if you are a foodie! However, for many of us who don’t work or live there already, it is still a bit intimidating and foreign. There are […]
July 4th 2015 Neighborhood Parade and Party
About 15 years ago, some people in our neighborhood decided to coordinate a July 4th parade and block party . The first year or so, someone had a vintage firetruck they brought and gave the kids rides on. It was great! That little party has continued and gotten more […]
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour
Not long ago, I spent three weeks on jury duty downtown. It was really interesting! Of course, very few people want to spend THAT much time away from their “regular life”, but once I was stuck for the jury, I decided I was going to make the most of my […]