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 …
K.A.M.P. at the Hammer
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 …
The Getty Villa’s Top Ten Things to See and Do
The Getty Villa lies halfway to Malibu atop a cliff, with magnificent views of the Pacific. The recreation of a Roman villa is filled with Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities. Parking should be reserved before a visit; be sure to …
The Skirball Cultural Center’s Top 10 Things to See and Do
We’re always impressed with the exhibitions at the Skirball – they’re intellectually challenging and equally stimulating visually. The Skirball Cultural Center heralds an interest in expanding its reach to all peoples, not just those of the Jewish faith, as might …
Yvonne Mounsey & the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica
A memoir by a former student
A few weekends ago, Westside School of Ballet held its annual Spring Performance at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre. And while each and every show that Westside puts on is a delight to all audience members, …
The Getty Center’s Top Ten Things to See and Do
One of LA’s top tourist destinations is likewise a favorite of locals. Just to be on the hill with the views is a pleasure… and then, there is the art. Several major shows visit the Getty each year, and …
LACMA’s Top 10 Things to See and Do
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is a large campus of seven museum buildings and generous outdoor space, an institution in the center of town that is endlessly entertaining for all members of the family. The permanent collection is …
Gary Baseman at the Skirball: The Door is Always Open
Gary Baseman grew up in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles – his mother worked at Canter’s Deli and he attended Fairfax High. You’ll recognize his imagery from the cover of the box of the popular board game Cranium, from …
Los Angeles Children’s Film Festival
Wondering how to stretch out the days between now and summer? You can keep the family busy by dropping in to see some of the intriguing films gathered up for the LA Children’s Film Festival, going on between April 26 …
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