Share: Where usual constant traffic ensues, not a car is in sight on Saturday October 6th. Instead, as far as the eye can see scantily clad (and some fully clothed) bodies and protest signs line the sidewalks of downtown Los Angeles. Crowds begin their march at First Street and Hill and loudly make their way to Pershing Square, a quick half mile march in which hundreds of men, woman, or anyone in between can have their voices heard. This is the scene Amber Rose’s fourth …
‘Lizzie’: Fine, but not worth $14 admission
Share: Lizzie is a movie that takes on multiple genres: thriller, drama and romance while invoking a feminist feel. When Lizzie, who was accused and acquitted of, viciously kills her father and step-mother, there also a sense of relief and freedom that is conveyed. Please be advised, there are spoilers ahead. Lizzie is a modern day look into the famously unsolved and tragically brutal murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in their Massachusetts home during the late 1800’s, as well as, a look into the …
And the Emmy goes to … another white dude
Share: The Emmys ironically opened with a musical number “We Solved It” to celebrate that they had solved diversity, but as the show progressed through the night, the winners seemed to be primarily white. Follow:
Mother Moo Creamery: Tested and Approved
Share: Nestled in-between Baldwin Jewelers and Lucky Baldwin Delirium Café, surrounded by various shops, stores and restaurants along Sierra Madre Boulevard’s Kersting’s Court, is the organic, homemade ice cream and desserts of Mother Moo Creamery opened in 2011 by Pennsylvania State University Alum Karen Klemens. Walking into Mother Moo feels almost like entering a 1950’s style malt shop, minus the drugstore and soda fountain element. To the right, along the walls as you first walk in, are shelves right out of a candy store with …
Get your end of summer kicks at the LA Fair
Share: The Los Angeles County Fair ends the summer with a reminiscent drive down Route 66. Hosting its yearly festivities, the fair’s theme pays homage to Route 66 and the slogan urges attendees to “Get Your Kicks… at the LA Fair.” The fair’s activities include 68 rides, over 100 food vendors, sixteen main stage artist performances and countless arcade booths throughout the Pomona fairgrounds. There are numerous amounts of expo halls and photo opts for children and the whole family to partake in during the …
DTLA: An artist’s breakthrough
Share: A common telling is to look up at all the tall buildings in Downtown Los Angeles and to be reminded of all the history. However, what is often missed is the city’s foundation. For example, the streets that are walked on daily. Despite Downtown LA’s cons like traffic and pollution, art is illustrated here in its purest form. A heavy taste of true “LA culture” is presented through the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. Walking down Spring street, a variety of artists can be …
Local businesses flourish at Monrovia’s Friday night street fair
Share: Beginning Friday afternoon, Myrtle Avenue transforms from a bustling street of shoppers to a festive community of vendors, art enthusiasts, movie goers, and families looking for new and exquisite food to try. The Monrovia street fair gives local businesses the chance to thrive during harsh economic periods, and eating for up and coming entrepreneurs ready to showcase their businesses. In 1995, the City of Monrovia held its first street fair on grounds of Myrtle Avenue, a lengthy street packed with shops, restaurants, and a …
‘Come back to earth’: Gone too soon
Share: If it’s one thing that has emerged from Mac Miller’s tragic death, it’s the heartfelt words of remembrance from his peers along with his glowing reputation that affected his fans emotionally and deeply. Artists such as Ariana Grande, Chance the Rapper, SZA, Charlie Puth, Wiz Khalifa, other artists and millions of fans shared heartfelt condolences, short clips of past tours, pictures and Miller’s talent of music influence across all social media platforms in memory of Mac Miller. Miller began to show interest in rap …
Predator: Jokes and a jumbled mess
Share: Shane Black returns to the Predator franchise but not to reprise his role as Rick Hawkins, only this time directing the film for its third reboot/sequel. “I’m sorry I grew up the way you didn’t want to”, is a reflection on how a once dark sci-fi action thriller is turned into a comedy/action movie “blockbuster” riddled with countless movie cliches, a confusing plot and ill timed one-liners. Some may find the film’s subtle charm only due to Shane Black’s signature dark humour which is …
The Orbit Pavilion: Listening to Earth’s satellites
Share: When first approaching this sculpture, museum-goers are revealed a glistening shell-shaped aluminum pavillion, with ethereal melodies emanating from inside. The shadows and sounds together make for a hauntingly beautiful experience on the ground of the Huntington Library in San Marino. With two acts, The Orbit Pavilion audio compositions glide visitors first though the interpretation of what the International Space Station and 19 earth satellites currently sound like circling the Earth, then played the artist’s one minute rendition of the ecological missions of those satellites …