The 2021 National Watercolor Society (NWS) Member Exhibition is an array of creative possibilities and a feast for the eyes. “The stylistic range is expansive, from abstract to realistic and everything in between,” said Denise Willing-Booher President.
Read MoreHaving taken a week out to concentrate on my photography I took the opportunity to visit one of my favorite locations which is in and around the Point Vicente Lighthouse area.
Read MoreIn the wake of COVID, Meaning-Full Art delighted people with its creative approach to custom water marbled silk bandana facial coverings.
Read MoreWith the arrival of summer comes a plethora of choices from our local farmers markets.
I love surprising our guests at Pacific Standard Prime Restaurant with a salad that includes a hidden gem underneath.
Culminating the “Season” from Chelsea Flower Show in May to Royal Ascot (horse races) in June it’s a traditionally festive time in London, England.
Read MoreFlamboyant might be an understatement in describing a jacaranda tree in full bloom. What exactly makes their blossoms so bewitching? Part of the magic must be their hue. Explosions of brightly colored purple flowers cover the tree's canopy making it eye-candy for all to behold and the sight is truly heart stopping. With every encounter with these gorgeous trees I stop and pause and THANK MOTHER NATURE for such beauty.
Read MoreThe artistic style of Impressionism can be considered the beginning of modern art. It developed in Paris in the 1860’s with the artists Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, and PIerre-Auguste Renoir. These artists rejected the official government-sanctioned salons/exhibitions, and were consequentially shunned by the powerful art institutions.
Read MoreSouth Bay-based Strand Boards ride the wave of outdoor showers right into gardens, yards and compounds
Read MoreAntique Chinese slippers, a grandfather clock, beautiful linens, a Lalique bowl, china, silver, fine and costume jewelry….you can find all these and more at The Circles Collected Treasures Estate Sale, a curated collection of special items at special prices.
Read MoreWhile dogs are often considered man’s best friend, cats seem to be women’s loyal companions. Canines lead the way in early film appearances, but cats are now catching up, perhaps thanks to their frisky, funny personalities.
Read MoreThroughout Hollywood’s Golden Age, many animals appeared in films and delighted audiences all over the world. In the case of man’s best friend, many beloved canines also happened to capture the hearts of moviegoers of all ages.
Read MoreThere were singing career, promoted by Arthur Godfrey, a contract with Dot Records, TV shows, ABC TV, Chevy Show (In the mid-1950’s), and films at 20th Century Fox. He came on the scene about the same time as Elvis Presley. They talked many times about their differences! Pat was known for his wholesome pop hits in the 1950’s. His first hit was “Two Hearts, Two Kisses” in 1955. Who can forget his milk commercials?
Read MorePollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds play a substantial role in maintaining nature’s critical balance. SOAR, the butterfly exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden), pays tribute to these beautiful, fragile creatures and provides visitors with a unique opportunity to have a close up look at their world and the role they play in ours.
Read MoreBridges span over water, highways, canyons, and walkways to link land separated by rivers, lakes, channels; and the “gap” of space traversed from one side to the other. A bridge by any other name could be an actor, title, or plot inspired by the concept.
Read MoreFounded in 1931 as the cultural arm of Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is dedicated to educating, enriching and building community through equal and inclusive access to the visual arts.
Read MoreMy three interests. When I wrote L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants in 2016 (Santa Monica Press), I successfully incorporated architects and architecture into my historical coffee table book. I wanted to highlight a lesser-known Architect, Paul R. Williams (1894-1980).
Read MoreMost of the time, Frank Sinatra and I, we agree. As old Blue Eyes would sing, I love Paris, too. I love Paris in the springtime, in the fall, in the summer and in the winter.
Read MoreApril Fools’Day, the first day of the month, has been “celebrated” for centuries by different cultures, with shenanigans that include practical jokes often bellowing “April Fools!” at the end of the prank. Popular culture, media and major brands have ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life though its exact origins remains a mystery.
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