Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half
A story of two Black sisters from the south by an LA author
7.11.20
The Compton Cowboys by Walter Thompson-Hernández
Local journalist chronicles the lives of the Compton Cowboys
Digital Summer Camp with Children’s Authors
Excellent resources for summer activities from children's book authors and illustrators
Giving Back: FarmLink
College kids transporting farm produce to cities during Covid supply chain disruption
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Richard Powers’ The Overstory is a big long read, as massive as the redwoods that he chronicles so lovingly. It’s easy to put aside, which I did for about 9 months after it won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for
2.23.20
Secret Staircase Adventure in Hollywoodland
Los Angeles has a web of short, steep staircases built into hilly neighborhoods. While it may be the case that the staircases are not so "secret" anymore, that doesn't actually seem like a bad thing.
Sounds of the World: NYT Special Edition
I just spent an interesting half hour listening (and watching) a special edition of the New York Times called “Listen to the World”. I had dinner over the weekend with a BOD member of the venerated paper, who alerted me …
9.24.18
Match the Museum: Summer 2018
The weather is gorgeous today, but a heat wave is headed our way. Why not duck into an air-conditioned museum to escape for a few hours? Here's a round-up to help you match your mood to the excellent shows in town right now.
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:
