A few days of visiting with my parents offered a chance to catch up on two recent and very popular films, both of which focus on unconventional old age homes and the delightful inhabitants therein.
The first is The Best …
Films about Old folks for All folks
MOCA: Top Ten Things To See and Do
Museums of Contemporary Art are usually the edgier, more forward-thinking cousin of a city's traditional art institutions. Los Angeles, however, has a wealth of great museums and a plethora of of cutting-edge galleries. So how does a museum define itself as modern in such a modern city? It's not easy, and downtown's Museum of Contemporary Art has had a difficult time finding their place in LA's art constellation over the past few years. But not for lack of a terrific permanent collection and a couple of neat spaces. So we have put our focus on planning a really fun day for your family at the two campuses of MOCA.
Urs Fischer is for Kids!
MOCA’s Summer Show is Fun and Family Friendly – Open through August 19, 2013
When we first started to see images on FB and Instagram of big, fat, blue raindrops in a MOCA gallery a month ago, we admit to …
The Natural History Museum’s Top 10 Things to See and Do
The Natural History Museum holds a vast array of knowledge about plant and animal life from prehistoric to the present day, as well as culture in California and beyond. We invite you to come check it out for yourself: see …
American Ballet Theatre at the Music Center, Summer 2013
This weekend, American Ballet Theatre is bringing an exciting repertoire and world-renowned dancers to the Music Center. Here is our review of the first night of performances, and reasons why you and your family should make plans to check …
Bugs Bunny (and more) at the Hollywood Bowl
This past Weekend, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Looney Tunes cast delighted audience members at the Hollywood Bowl with a screening of classic, much-loved cartoons and extraordinary live music.
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II is the reincarnation of …
Visiting the Watts Towers
Unless you’ve already heard of the Watts towers, you most likely wouldn’t expect to find a famous sculptural work in the middle of Watts. In fact, The Family Savvy’s journey to the towers involved plenty of thoughts like “we must …
K.A.M.P. at the Hammer
One of my favorite events to attend with my six year-old son is the Hammer Museum’s K.A.M.P.(Kids Art Museum Project) event. The museum filled with families who came out to meet and work with accomplished artists leading workshops for the …
The Huntington Library Top 10 Things to See and Do
The Huntington is the perfect place for you and your family to get a little something extra out of the traditional “walk in the park”. Pack up your sunscreen and put on some comfy shoes, because you’ll be doing plenty …
