On Book Clubbing

Who better than the NYTimes for book recommendations, right? As long as I can remember, poring over the Book Review section of the massive Sunday paper was a ritual and now, one of my favorite weekly listens is the paper’s …

1.18.20

Why I am reading Less this year

I'm reading less this year in general.  But when it comes to worthy books this year, Andrew Sean Greer's novel is at the top of my list. 
10.13.18

Want to Raise News Literate Kids? Start by Touring the LA Times Printing Press

Teaching kids how to discern between fake news and rigorous journalism has become a key parenting staple in the digital age. Jump start the process this summer, in time for the upcoming election season, by touring the presses of the LA Times.
7.19.18

8 Things You Need to Know about Beyond the Streets

Beyond the Streets- a traveling exhibit of contemporary street art (graffiti) currently on view in a warehouse in LA's Chinatown - has been extended to run through August 26, 2018.  It's a must-see for this summer  - so here's what you need to know to visit:
7.4.18

Weekend Read

Highlights from what we've read this month to keep you up to date.
5.5.18

Anya Kamenetz: On Education and Parenting in the Digital Age

Anya Kamenetz writes about education for NPR and has her finger on the pulse of how technology is impacting the classroom. As the mother of two young girls, she’s also immersed in the practical, imperfect struggle of raising kids in …

4.10.18

Museum of Latin American Art Adventure

Lured by the news of an excellent PST LA/LA show, I ventured to the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach for the first time. I was delighted to be greeted by a very welcoming rhino and loved the …

3.4.18

For the Weekend: Openings and Closings

New shows and ones you won't want to miss: plenty to do this weekend - February 9 to 11, 2018!
2.8.18

Subscriber Giveaway: Ironbound at The Geffen

In support of great theater in LA, we have procured a Friends Four Pack to give away for the Tuesday, February 20 performance (8:00 pm). The giveaway includes seats to a “talk back” after the performance, an opportunity to learn more about the play and the production.
2.7.18