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![Flower Power](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FlowerPower-400x284.jpg)
Flower Power
The colorful blooms that adorn our homes and gardens can be partners in mind-body wellness. Here’s how to harness their benefits. read more
![The Eyes Have It](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TheEyesHaveIt-400x284.jpg)
The Eyes Have It
Publication - USC Dornsife Magazine
Sight allows us to explore our world, to orient ourselves within it and to find joy in its myriad manifestations of beauty and wonder. read more
![Writing Toward Wellness](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WritingTowardWellness-400x284.jpg)
Writing Toward Wellness
Publication - Alive Magazine
Journal writing can help you start a new chapter in your life—one that’s physically and emotionally healthier. read more
![The New Age of Fitness](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ErinOprea-400x284.jpg)
The New Age of Fitness
Publication - Alive Magazine
Mental health is the biggest trend in fitness. Two celebrity trainers point the way toward more mindful workouts— and a happier you. read more
![Fed Up](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/markus-spiske-AcXSKvh801U-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
Fed Up
Publication - Alive Magazine
Food waste contributes to climate change. These innovators are working toward a less wasteful tomorrow. read more
![‘Electric Bacteria’ Are Ready for Their Close-Up](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ElectricBacteriaPhoto-400x284.jpg)
‘Electric Bacteria’ Are Ready for Their Close-Up
Publication - USC Dornsife News
The molecular dance that allows a unique bacterium to transfer electrons is captured on camera for the first time. read more
![Winning Hearts and Minds](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CesalinaGracie-400x284.jpg)
Winning Hearts and Minds
Publication - Alive Magazine
Three rising female leaders in sport are boosting brain health and mental health in athletes of all ages and fitness levels. read more
![Their Best Shot](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPHD-400x284.jpg)
Their Best Shot
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
How the Pasadena Public Health Department achieved one of California's highest COVID-19 vaccination rates. read more
![A Self-Care Shakeup](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SelfCare-400x284.jpg)
A Self-Care Shakeup
Publication - Alive Magazine
Forget the champagne bubble baths and gold-leaf facials. A new not-for-profit organization lights the way to sustainable self-care. read more
![A Seed of Hope](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-97-400x284.jpg)
A Seed of Hope
Publication - Alive Magazine
The Million Gardens Movement aims to inspire a million households to plant home gardens as a hedge against hunger -- and an act of joy. read more
![State of the Art](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-94-400x284.jpg)
State of the Art
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
During pandemic closures, museums put innovation into overdrive to bring art into people's homes. Will the way we view art ever be the same? read more
![Easy Does It](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-89-400x284.jpg)
Easy Does It
Publication - Alive Magazine
Yoga guru Tara Stiles' new approach to wellness is grounded in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Here's how to apply its teachings. read more
![It’s Family That Matters The Most](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-87-400x284.jpg)
It’s Family That Matters The Most
Publication - See Tickets Welcomes
During the pandemic, Largo at the Coronet's "family" of A-list performers went to bat for NIVA's Save Our Stages movement. read more
![A Misguided Crackdown](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-81-400x284.jpg)
A Misguided Crackdown
Publication - KCET
How 'law and order' rhetoric hurts communities reeling from COVID-related spike in violence read more
![Danica Patrick: Driven](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-75-400x284.jpg)
Danica Patrick: Driven
Publication - Alive Magazine
Auto racing legend Danica Patrick on how to take your dreams to the finish line. read more
![Let Go of Perfect](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CoverPhoto4-400x284.jpg)
Let Go of Perfect
Publication - Alive Magazine
Nutrition expert and bestselling author Kimberly Snyder offers advice for thriving within life's new (and unpredictable) normal. read more
![Journaling Helps with COVID-19 Emotions](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/brent-gorwin-rfqaMzumGQQ-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
Journaling Helps with COVID-19 Emotions
Publication - Pasadena Weekly
Five research-backed ways that journal writing can benefit your wellbeing in the time of the coronavirus and beyond. read more
![EarthyAndy: Paradise Found](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-67-400x284.jpg)
EarthyAndy: Paradise Found
Publication - Alive Magazine
How Andrea Hannemann (aka @EarthyAndy) resolved her intractable health issues by choosing plant-based foods over processed ones. read more
![How to Save a Sanctuary](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-65-400x284.jpg)
How to Save a Sanctuary
Publication - Alive Magazine
Charlie's Acres and other farm animal sanctuaries have used technology to stay afloat during the pandemic. Goat Zoom-bomb, anyone?! read more
![Taking Toxin-Free Personal Care to the Next Level](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-60-400x284.jpg)
Taking Toxin-Free Personal Care to the Next Level
Publication - Ingredients Journal
The dangers of petrochemicals in personal care products--and how an innovative company is setting a new safety standard. read more
![Steady Does It](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-47-400x284.jpg)
Steady Does It
Publication - Alive Magazine
Groundbreaking telemedicine company SteadyMD pairs you with a primary care doc who "gets" you and your health needs. read more
![Lettuce Disrupt the Food System](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-44-400x284.jpg)
Lettuce Disrupt the Food System
Publication - Alive Magazine
With Lettuce Grow, Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik have found a way to make growing your own farm-fresh produce a no-brainer. read more
![Prescribing Mindfulness](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-73-400x284.jpg)
Prescribing Mindfulness
Publication - Stanford Anesthesia
The PRIME wellness program in the Stanford Department of Anesthesia uses mindfulness-based stress reduction to alleviate physician burnout. read more
![Hempseed Oil vs. CBD Oil](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kimzy-nanney-b2haCjfk_cM-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
Hempseed Oil vs. CBD Oil
Publication - Alive Magazine
They're definitely not the same thing, but they're both important for your endocannabinoid system. Here's why. read more
![Votes of Confidence](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-45-400x284.png)
Votes of Confidence
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC political sociologist Mindy Romero explores whether policy reforms can get young people and people of color to the polls. read more
![Zooey Deschanel’s Growth Plan](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-39-400x284.png)
Zooey Deschanel’s Growth Plan
Publication - Alive Magazine
How the actor and singer is lighting the way toward a consumer-driven revolution in the way our food is grown and sourced. read more
![Taunee English: Power in Numbers](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-58-400x284.jpg)
Taunee English: Power in Numbers
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
Award-winning broker Taunee English shares how realtors can become allies in the fight for social justice. read more
![SASI Success Stories](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-79-400x284.jpg)
SASI Success Stories
Publication - Stanford Medicine
The Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute (SASI) helps students work toward meaningful careers in healthcare. read more
![Standing Tall](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Standing-tall-690x518-400x284.jpg)
Standing Tall
Publication - Alive Magazine
Visionary architect Michael Green is building wood high-rises that can help cool the planet. read more
![California’s Population Is Barely Budging, But Why?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-38-400x284.png)
California’s Population Is Barely Budging, But Why?
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC demographer Dowell Myers explains why the Golden State is no longer a magnet for transplants. read more
![Sweetening the Pot](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot-32-400x284.png)
Sweetening the Pot
Publication - Alive Magazine
Up your cooking game with Equal Parts, a cookware company that offers a free "Text a Chef" service to anyone who signs up. read more
![Run Like the Wind](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stryd-400x284.jpg)
Run Like the Wind
Publication - Alive Magazine
Thanks to Stryd's tiny power meter that clips onto a shoelace, runners can finally measure how wind affects their runs. read more
![Eyes on the Prize](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Form-Googles-690x518-400x284.png)
Eyes on the Prize
Publication - Alive Magazine
How swimmer-turned-sports tech entrepreneur Dan Eisenhardt brought his vision for smart swim goggles to life. read more
![Speak for Yourself](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot-25-400x284.jpg)
Speak for Yourself
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC experts discuss how language inevitably changes in controversial ways — and how no amount of grumbling can stop it. read more
![Share a Selfie, Sell a House?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ShareASelfie-400x284.jpg)
Share a Selfie, Sell a House?
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
How a digital sea change in marketing is impacting real estate professionals and their social media strategies. read more
![His Journey to USC Started with a Tough Choice](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-54-400x284.jpg)
His Journey to USC Started with a Tough Choice
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
Ivan Garcia is among the first graduates of USC’s expanded college-prep program in East LA--but he almost missed his chance to join. read more
![Jason Gesing: The Lead](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-69-400x284.jpg)
Jason Gesing: The Lead
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
The CEO of eXp Realty talks about how the company's cloud-based office has helped drive eXp's phenomenal growth during the pandemic. read more
![Kara Goldin: Liquid Gold](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot-5-400x284.jpg)
Kara Goldin: Liquid Gold
Publication - The Key Magazine
How Hint Water's founder turned her thirst for a healthy beverage into a multimillion-dollar company--and emerged as an entrepreneurial guru. read more
![Annabeth Gish: In the Balance](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/in-the-balance--400x284.jpg)
Annabeth Gish: In the Balance
Publication - The Key Magazine
How the versatile actor known for her complex female characters maintains harmony between family and fame. read more
![Ghecemy Lopez: The Cancer Crusader](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screenshot-21-1-400x284.png)
Ghecemy Lopez: The Cancer Crusader
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
How a cancer survivor lights the treatment path for others as a cancer navigation specialist. read more
![Your Guide to Downtown L.A.](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screenshot-18-400x284.png)
Your Guide to Downtown L.A.
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
The cultural highlights and booming real estate markets of five Downtown Los Angeles neighborhoods. read more
![Meagan Jones Gray: Deep Dive](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screenshot-14-400x284.png)
Meagan Jones Gray: Deep Dive
Publication - The Key Magazine
How a marine biologist unlocks the mysteries of humpback whales in Maui and nurtures the next generation of scientists. read more
![Sleep Tight](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TorontoRaptors-1-400x284.jpg)
Sleep Tight
Publication - Alive Magazine
Fatigue Science helps pro sports teams beat fatigue for their best game. Soon, the tech innovator could help you sleep for your best life. read more
![What’s the Best Way to Take CBD?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HempProducts-400x284.jpg)
What’s the Best Way to Take CBD?
Publication - Delicious Living
The pros and cons of some of the most popular hemp-derived CBD products flooding store shelves. read more
![The Vegan Skincare Ingredients You Need This Summer](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PineappleSummerImage-400x284.jpg)
The Vegan Skincare Ingredients You Need This Summer
Publication - Alive Magazine
These plant-based, cruelty-free, natural skincare ingredients will be sizzling hot this season. read more
![Hot Right Now](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/HotRightNowImage-400x284.jpg)
Hot Right Now
Publication - Alive Magazine
The latest trends in plant-based supplements, foods, and green business practices. read more
![Kirstin Maldonado: Finding Harmony](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/finding-harmony--400x284.jpg)
Kirstin Maldonado: Finding Harmony
Publication - The Key Magazine
How Kirstin Maldonado's dream of becoming a Disney princess led to the founding of Grammy-winning group Pentatonix. read more
![Nyakio Grieco: Skin Deep](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/skin-deep-400x284.jpg)
Nyakio Grieco: Skin Deep
Publication - The Key Magazine
How beauty entrepreneur Nyakio Kamoche Grieco uncovered the secrets of women with the most beautiful skin in the world. read more
![Susan Taylor: The Accidental Chemist](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/through-the-keyhole-400x284.jpg)
Susan Taylor: The Accidental Chemist
Publication - The Key Magazine
How UCSD chemistry Professor Susan Serota Taylor made—and continues to make—her mark on science. read more
![Eleanor Bergstein: Still ‘Dancing’](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/theater_photo-400x284.jpg)
Eleanor Bergstein: Still ‘Dancing’
Publication - Backstage
"Dirty Dancing" screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein opens up about the challenges of transforming the cult film into a stage musical. read more
![Joe Duplantier: The Plant-Powered Rock Star](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Seattle-band-shot-credit-Alex-Morgan-690x518-400x284.jpg)
Joe Duplantier: The Plant-Powered Rock Star
Publication - Alive Magazine
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier talks salad, Metallica, and revolution. read more
![Q&A: Larry King on the Power of Dance](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.50.48-PM-400x284.jpg)
Q&A: Larry King on the Power of Dance
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Why the former CNN host is promoting heart health through dance. read more
![You Won’t Believe It’s Not Beef](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/160705_MG_BeyondMeat_Shot03_0034-v2-690x518-400x284.jpg)
You Won’t Believe It’s Not Beef
Publication - Alive Magazine
Meet the Beyond Burger: burger patties made entirely from plants that look, cook and taste nearly identical to their beef counterparts. read more
![Parking Lot to Plate](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SaladGreens-400x284.jpg)
Parking Lot to Plate
Publication - Alive Magazine
Brooklyn's Square Roots is growing non-GMO, pesticide-free crops in an unlikely place: industrial shipping containers. read more
![Before Whole Foods, There Was Rainbow Grocery](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Rainbow-Grocery_Wordpress-Featured-Image-400x284.jpg)
Before Whole Foods, There Was Rainbow Grocery
Publication - Clean Plates
How San Francisco's first major organic and natural food store helped pioneer how we eat today. read more
![Sqirl It Away](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sqirl-Cookbook-1-400x284.jpg)
Sqirl It Away
Publication - Clean Plates
Get a taste of Jessica Koslow's trendsetting food with "Everything I Want to Eat: Sqirl and the New California Cooking" read more
![Chefs Talk About Culinary Innovation at the Symrise-Star Chefs Los Angeles Roundtable](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ChefImage-400x284.jpg)
Chefs Talk About Culinary Innovation at the Symrise-Star Chefs Los Angeles Roundtable
Publication - In-Sight
Three rising-star chefs and a mixologist discuss local flavor trends in L.A. and the creative process behind them. read more
![Chefs Discuss the Los Angeles Dining Landscape at the Symrise-Star Chefs Roundtable](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RestaurantImage-400x284.jpg)
Chefs Discuss the Los Angeles Dining Landscape at the Symrise-Star Chefs Roundtable
Publication - In-Sight
L.A. chefs muse on the picky palates and idiosyncratic tastes of L.A. diners. read more
![Decolonizing Your Diet](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/8.4_WEB_Decolonize-Your-Diet_Wordpress-Featured-Image-400x284.jpg)
Decolonizing Your Diet
Publication - Clean Plates
This collection of plant-based Mexican-American recipes exploits the health-promoting merits of indigenous ingredients. read more
![6 Ways to Love Lavender Even More](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/7.19_NAT_Lavender-Products_Wordpress-Featured-Image-400x284.jpg)
6 Ways to Love Lavender Even More
Publication - Clean Plates
From pasta sauce to dark chocolate, these tasty food products subtly showcase the fragrant purple flower. read more
![5 New Coconut Products We Love](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/8.29_MOT_Coconut-Products_Wordpress-Featured-Image2-400x284.jpg)
5 New Coconut Products We Love
Publication - Clean Plates
If you're cuckoo for coconuts, you'll love these healthy treats, from coconut oil-based vegan butter to coconut water sparkling beverages. read more
![Slow Your (Breakfast) Roll](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/11.26_LA_Huckleberry_NEW-Wordpress-400x284.gif)
Slow Your (Breakfast) Roll
Publication - Clean Plates
Pastry chef Zoe Nathan's Huckleberry cookbook celebrates naturally sweet and savory breakfasts. read more
![New Year, New Cleanse](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/01-08_LA_Soupure_Middle_NEW-Wordpress-400x284.jpg)
New Year, New Cleanse
Publication - Clean Plates
Juice cleanses are so last year! LA-based soup delivery company Soupure is out to prove that souping is the new juicing. read more
![Hyper Local](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1.29_LA_Malibu-Farm-Cookbook_NEW-Wordpress-400x284.jpg)
Hyper Local
Publication - Clean Plates
The Malibu Farm Cookbook reads like a love letter to the agricultural bounty of the 'Bu. read more
![A Story in Black & White](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/black-and-white--400x284.jpg)
A Story in Black & White
Publication - Southwest Airlines' Magazine
The story of a secret marriage between my Jewish cousin and her African-American husband in the 1950s. read more
![Cartagena, Colombia: Gabriel García Márquez’s inspiration, the seaport mixes Old World and New](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/5FAGXL3MRBDDBCN5VEHHXJO2GA-400x284.jpg)
Cartagena, Colombia: Gabriel García Márquez’s inspiration, the seaport mixes Old World and New
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The audio tour "The Cartagena of Gabriel García Márquez" traces the influence of this enchanted city on the author's work. read more
![LA Loves Dogs, but Is This City of Canine Lovers Going Too Far?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.33.26-PM-400x284.jpg)
LA Loves Dogs, but Is This City of Canine Lovers Going Too Far?
Publication - Open Skies
In Los Angeles, dogs are entering into social and leisure territory once reserved only for humans. read more
![Dancing to the beat of another country](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WK5D4TCRERHCVP5A67OPTAN2MQ-400x284.jpg)
Dancing to the beat of another country
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Travel the world through the lens of dance on trips led by LA-based dance companies. read more
![Boogie Nights: ‘Silent disco’ is making itself heard](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hanny-naibaho-273756-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
Boogie Nights: ‘Silent disco’ is making itself heard
Publication - Los Angeles Times
At silent disco events, partygoers get their audio fix from wireless headphones tuned to a live DJ broadcast. read more
![Mod music, clothing make a comeback at area clubs](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-7.32.14-PM-400x284.jpg)
Mod music, clothing make a comeback at area clubs
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Sharp dressers and Northern soul dancers gather for a '60s revival at LA's Club Soulside. read more
![Best burlesque acts in LA: The city’s top ten live shows](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/best-burlesque-acts-400x284.jpg)
Best burlesque acts in LA: The city’s top ten live shows
Publication - Time Out
From slinky cabaret shows to variety act extravaganzas, these are LA's best places at which to sample the art of the tease. read more
![Dancing to the smooth groove of urban ballroom](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-7.14.37-PM-400x284.jpg)
Dancing to the smooth groove of urban ballroom
Publication - Los Angeles Times
On Urban Ballroom Fridays, Inglewood is the place to be for sharply dressed, smooth-moving dancers of a certain age. read more
![‘Kumpanía’ and festival spotlight Los Angeles’ flamenco scene](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.04.05-PM-400x284.jpg)
‘Kumpanía’ and festival spotlight Los Angeles’ flamenco scene
Publication - Los Angeles Times
A documentary film and festival shine the spotlight on Los Angeles as a hub of vibrant flamenco talent. read more
![The Floor dance night swings into action in Hollywood](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-7.17.38-PM-400x284.jpg)
The Floor dance night swings into action in Hollywood
Publication - Los Angeles Times
At The Floor, a multi-genre dance night, you'll experience everything from swing to tango to tap set to a freestyle band. read more
![Boogie Nights: Bachata is stepping into salsa’s territory](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-7.35.01-PM-400x284.jpg)
Boogie Nights: Bachata is stepping into salsa’s territory
Publication - Los Angeles Times
This smooth, romantic dance from the Dominican Republic is winning over LA's hard-core salseros. read more
![The hustle for a new generation](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-7.40.42-PM-400x284.jpg)
The hustle for a new generation
Publication - Los Angeles Times
A staple of the disco era, the hustle is seducing a new generation of dancers with fresh moves and updated music. read more
![Boots scoot during Montana’s dance nights](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-9.46.35-PM-400x284.jpg)
Boots scoot during Montana’s dance nights
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Just outside of LA, Montana's offers a country and western dance scene that's straight out of a Texas two-step bar. read more
![Bootleg Dance Festival hopes to display dance as it has never been seen](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.06.24-PM-400x284.jpg)
Bootleg Dance Festival hopes to display dance as it has never been seen
Publication - Los Angeles Times
At the Bootleg Dance Festival, innovation in movement and production is the name of the game. read more
![Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival gives choreographers a spotlight](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.17.32-PM-400x284.jpg)
Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival gives choreographers a spotlight
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Emerging and established choreographers compete for the top prize at this unique Palm Desert festival. read more
![Celebrate Dance at the Alex in Glendale](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.14.38-PM-400x284.jpg)
Celebrate Dance at the Alex in Glendale
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Offerings at this crowd-pleasing, cream-of-the-crop concert dance showcase include ballet, jazz, acrobatic, and contemporary. read more
![Poor Dogs Dig For Theater’s Bones](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.20.28-PM-400x284.jpg)
Poor Dogs Dig For Theater’s Bones
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The young actors in this theater troupe are fixing their eyes on careers in experimental theater rather than Hollywood. read more
![The future is NOW](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.09.32-PM-400x284.jpg)
The future is NOW
Publication - Los Angeles Times
REDCAT's NOW Festival features contemporary dance, music, theater, and hybrid works -- and yes, one of the pieces is about cats. read more
![Moving stories, to the beat of the streets](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.22.54-PM-400x284.jpg)
Moving stories, to the beat of the streets
Publication - Los Angeles Times
"Groovaloo" combines elements of hip-hop dance, music, and spoken word poetry to tell the personal stories of its cast members. read more
![There’s something about women celebrating tap that just clicks](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-9.55.47-PM-400x284.jpg)
There’s something about women celebrating tap that just clicks
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The Women in Tap concert and conference honors the neglected contributions of female tap dancers to the genre. read more
![Travel+Leisure Local Expert: Rachel B. Levin](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/local-experts-los-angeles-400x284.jpg)
Travel+Leisure Local Expert: Rachel B. Levin
Publication - Travel + Leisure
A collection of articles on L.A.'s best hotels, shops, restaurants, sights, activities, and more, written and curated by yours truly. read more
![10 Best Hotels in Los Angeles](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1491582088066-400x284.jpeg)
10 Best Hotels in Los Angeles
Publication - Travel Channel
A guide to distinctive hotels in L.A. that offer superb amenities and one-of-a-kind experiences (butterfly sanctuary, anyone?). read more
![14 Things to Do in LA](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1491582045163-400x284.jpeg)
14 Things to Do in LA
Publication - Travel Channel
From book labyrinths to horseback rides, these under-the-radar activities offer a surprising sense of L.A.'s diversity. read more
![10 Best L.A. Professional Organizers](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/yasmine-boheas-1286031-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
10 Best L.A. Professional Organizers
Publication - SpareFoot
Get your Marie Kondo on and organize your home and your life with these pro organizers, each with their own area of specialty. read more
![10 Best Neighborhoods in L.A.](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/VeniceImage-400x284.jpg)
10 Best Neighborhoods in L.A.
Publication - SpareFoot
From the Westside to the Eastside, these are some of the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles to settle in and call home. read more
![10 Best Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RealEstateImage-400x284.jpg)
10 Best Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles
Publication - SpareFoot
These top real estate agents can help you nab your dream home in L.A.'s hottest zip codes. read more
![A Weekend Passport To Los Angeles: Old Hollywood Glamour](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mike-fox-535872-unsplash-400x284.jpg)
A Weekend Passport To Los Angeles: Old Hollywood Glamour
Publication - Huffington Post
This nostalgic L.A. itinerary will transport you back to the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. read more
![Heliotrope-Melrose](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.38.45-PM-400x284.jpg)
Heliotrope-Melrose
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The L.A. neighborhood known as "Hel Mel" boasts a collegiate, counterculture vibe and hipsters galore. read more
![Hikes, the universe and everything else](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.41.41-PM-400x284.jpg)
Hikes, the universe and everything else
Publication - Los Angeles Times
La Cañada Flintridge, the home of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, contrasts cutting-edge technology with pristine natural beauty. read more
![A trip back in time, with cutting-edge and fun cuisine and a cache of antiques](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/A37WV5WL5NGE5LIDY5FISB434U-400x284.jpg)
A trip back in time, with cutting-edge and fun cuisine and a cache of antiques
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Old-fashioned soda fountains, historic buildings, and antique stores add to the time-warp feel in Old Towne Orange. read more
![Neighborhoods: Boyle Heights](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.43.18-PM-400x284.jpg)
Neighborhoods: Boyle Heights
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Bright murals, handmade tamales, and mariachi tunes are just a few of the highlights in the predominantly Mexican community of Boyle Heights. read more
![Equestrian and hiking trails, art and avocados](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.55.22-PM-400x284.jpg)
Equestrian and hiking trails, art and avocados
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Fallbrook -- California's avocado capital -- boasts beautiful nature, a lively arts scene, and avocado products galore. read more
![Neighborhoods: Santa Monica](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/757D7V4RHVDJTKQNPLBRXFXLSM-400x284.jpg)
Neighborhoods: Santa Monica
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica's Main Street is the ideal place for a bar crawl on St. Patrick's Day. Here's where to "go green." read more
![Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/S7ZFOF3RIRALLNBOTSB5HGQWN4-400x284.jpg)
Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia
Publication - Los Angeles Times
In L.A.'s Little Ethiopia, Ethiopian coffee, authentic restaurants, and Afrocentric fashion boutiques transport visitors to Addis Ababa. read more
![Neighborhoods: Leimert Park](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/F7GUSDF5U5AWJIMRFPZZFI3AQE-400x284.jpg)
Neighborhoods: Leimert Park
Publication - Los Angeles Times
A bastion of African-American history and culture, L.A.'s Leimert Park Village preserves the traditions of jazz, blues, and soul food. read more
![Neighborhoods: Byzantine-Latino Quarter](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/UDMMQXBSTZHSHLMQL3U3PDPEIM-400x284.jpg)
Neighborhoods: Byzantine-Latino Quarter
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Greek, Mexican, and Central American communities each contribute to the cultural offerings in L.A.'s historic Byzantine-Latino Quarter. read more