Westwood Village has a lovely new french restaurant called Violet that had the misfortune to open during the first week of the COVID-19 quarantine, but that hopefully can weather the storm because the neighborhood needs a classy spot to dine, …
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
Hollywood History Stair Adventure
Our latest tour of LA’s “Secret Stairs” offers a dose of Hollywood history and glamour. You only need to park once to explore two completely different neighborhoods that sit immediately south of the Hollywood Bowl, one on each side of …
1.11.20
Welcome MMXX
I took a long break from posting here, and I have missed writing about the important issues, travel and art that have meant so much to me. So – here we go with a bold 2020 New Year’s Resolution to …
1.8.20
Tom Kiefer’s Photos at the Skirball
A new photography show is a timely reminder of the physical and emotional atrocities suffered by migrants crossing the border into our country. The work is simple and powerful: collections of items rescued from trash bins at detention centers are …
12.15.19
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.
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.
Ai Wei Wei in LA
No less that THREE galleries have Ai Wei Wei shows in LA right now, and you can spend an afternoon touring the latest art from one of the world’s best known artists.
First up should be at The Marciano Art …
10.11.18
King Tut: Treasure of the Golden Pharaoh
King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh will be the last chance for your kids to see the treasures of King Tut in the U.S.
