Dance/Music/Theatre
“The Lady Tigra”/MSN’s re:discover Los Angeles
The former L’Trimm MC brings life and music together under the LA summer sun
“Adam Smalley”/MSN’s re:discover Los Angeles
The Twilight series music editor embraces the art of the possible in LA
“Mod music, clothing make a comeback”/Los Angeles Times
Club Soulside keeps Northern soul and Motown alive at Cafe Club Fais Do-Do
“Bachata is stepping into salsa’s territory”/Los Angeles Times
The Dominican dance is winning over even hardcore salseros
“Silent disco is making itself heard”/Los Angeles Times
A dance craze where revelers tune into the DJ on wireless headphones
“Larry King on the power of dance”/Los Angeles Times
The former CNN host loves the Lindy Hop as a form of heart-healthy exercise
“The hustle for a new generation”/Los Angeles Times
The 70s-era favorite is primed for a resurgence at the Double H Club in El Segundo
“Boots scoot during Montana’s dance nights”/Los Angeles Times
Two-step lessons and cowboy getups offer a taste of Texas in San Dimas
“Bootleg Dance Festival”/Los Angeles Times
The indie-spirited Bootleg Theater strives to push the boundaries of dance
“Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival”/Los Angeles Times
Dance stars shine brightly in the desert
“Fela! Afrobeat Shakes up Broadway”/ExploreDance.com
The show seduces audiences with the funk, then mesmerizes them with the message
“Celebrate Dance at The Alex in Glendale”/Los Angeles Times
The annual showcase of concert dance features some of L.A.’s best choreographers
“Eleanor Bergstein: Still Dancing”/Back Stage
The Dirty Dancing screenwriter brings the classic story to the stage
“The Future is NOW”/Los Angeles Times
A look at the innovative contemporary performance of REDCAT’s NOW Festival
“Poor Dogs Dig for Theatre’s Bones”/Los Angeles Times
A close-up with the fledgling performance collective Poor Dog Group
“These Choreographers Are Jumping with Joy”/Los Angeles Times
Four-Headed Dance II at Highways Performance Space
“Tilly and the Wall Give Indie Rock a Tap Edge”/ExploreDance.com
The Omaha, Nebraska band gets its distinctive sound from a tap dancing percussionist
“Fade to Blacc”/RealTalkLA
An interview with genre-busting MC Aloe Blacc
“Collective Soul”/RealTalkLA
An appreciation for pan-African dance in Los Angeles
“Planet B-Boy”/ExploreDance.com
A review of Benson Lee’s documentary on the global reach of breakdancing
“Moving stories, to the beat of the streets”/Los Angeles Times
The breakdancing Groovaloos take their stories of survival to the stage
“There’s something about women celebrating tap that just clicks”/Los Angeles Times
Four generations of hoofers gather for the UCLA Women in Tap Conference
Travel/Neighborhoods/Culture
“re:discover Los Angeles”/MSN.com
A guide to the best of LA as told by cultural insiders, including Glaudi fashion designer Johana Hernandez, hairstylist Josh Rosebrook, and Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries. Includes a day trip guide to experiencing the best of LA’s natural wonders.
“The Best of Cartagena, Colombia”/Trip Out Travel
The Caribbean city has come a long way from its “Romancing the Stone” days
“Colombia as Muse”/Los Angeles Times
A new audio tour of Cartagena recounts the seaport’s influence on novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez
“Dancing to the Beat of Another Country”/Los Angeles Times
LA-based dance companies provide cultural exchanges through music and movement
“Neighborhoods: La Cienega”/Los Angeles Times
LA’s restaurant row offers more than just great food
“Neighborhoods: Heliotrope-Melrose”/Los Angeles Times
The junction of grit and polish makes ‘Hel-Mel’ a vibrant stop on the hipster map
“Neighborhoods: La Canada Flintridge”/Los Angeles Times
Nature and technology collide in this foothill hamlet, home of the Descanso Gardens and JPL
“At Home in the World”/Singular Magazine
Travel the globe without leaving Los Angeles
“Neighborhoods: Boyle Heights”/Los Angeles Times
Old world mariachi musicians meet hipster wine bars in this vibrant center of Mexican cultural pride
“Neighborhoods: Fallbrook”/Los Angeles Times
In the “Avocado Capital of the World,” you’ll find a town that appreciates art and nature in equal measure
“Neighborhoods: Main Street Santa Monica”/Los Angeles Times
With pubs aplenty, this beach-adjacent shopping street is prime for a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl
“Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia”/Los Angeles Times
The buzz of coffee and commerce along this stretch of Fairfax transports visitors to Addis Ababa
“Neighborhoods: Leimert Park”/Los Angeles Times
Poetry and jazz collide in this mecca of African American art and culture
“Neighborhoods: The Byzantine-Latino Quarter”/Los Angeles Times
A synergy of Greek and Latino cultures in a corner of the Pico-Union district
“Neighborhoods: Old Towne Orange”/Los Angeles Times
Antiques, soda fountains, and historic charm in this Orange County district
“Neighborhoods: Tujunga Village”/Los Angeles Times
A guide to the cafes, boutiques, and theatres of Studio City’s Tujunga Village neighborhood
“Neighborhoods: Santa Ana”/Los Angeles Times
A tour of the Santa Ana Arts District’s studios, galleries, museums, and eateries
“Neighborhoods: North Hollywood”/Los Angeles Times
What to do in the thespian neighborhood of NoHo
“Neighborhoods: Magnolia Park”/Los Angeles Times
Retro cool thrives in Burbank’s Magnolia Park neighborhood
“Neighborhoods: Claremont“/Los Angeles Times
Fine art and fine dining in the idyllic college town of Claremont
Musing/Blogging About LA
“Revving up for Runyon Canyon”/Diary of the Purple Passport
The “red carpet” of Hollywood hiking
“Botanical Bonbons at the Descanso Gardens”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Flowers that look like fried eggs and more at this La Canada idyll
“Last Record Store Standing? An Ode to Amoeba Music”/Diary of the Purple Passport
This wunderkind rises from the rubble of shuttered music shops
“Salsa, with a Side of Steak, at Steven’s Steak House”/Diary of the Purple Passport
A salsa dance mecca in an unlikely location
“From femmes fatales to Violent Femmes at Bordello”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Burlesque dance and a noir-ish scene at this downtown watering hole
“Honeyed haircuts and dulcet cupcakes in Silverlake”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Stylish ‘dos at The Hive and sweets at Lark Cake Shop
“Yes we CAAM: a day at the California African American Museum”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Small-scale exhibits inform without overwhelming
Restaurants/Dining
“The Brite Spot: a beacon of love and tofu enchiladas”/Diary of the Purple Passport
‘All you eat is love’ at this Echo Park greasy spoon
“Gluttony goes foodie at Gobi Mongolian BBQ House”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Pile your bowl high with meats and fresh veggies
“High-tech wine, low-tech food at Vinoteque on Melrose”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Real food (not just “wine bites”) in a wine-lovers’ setting
“A secret hideout in Koreatown at Hwa Sun Ji (shhhhhh…)”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Unplug with potent ginger tea and a fake waterfall
“London dreams in La-La Land at Bricks & Scones”/Diary of the Purple Passport
Almond milk lattes and a cozy British feel
“First Impressions: Church & State”/Metromix.com
The charming brasserie evokes a Parisian street scene
“First Impressions: Laurel Tavern”/Metromix.com
Modern pub grub in Studio City
“First Impressions: Delancey”/Metromix.com
Mulberry Street goes gourmet on Sunset Boulevard
“First Impressions: Bond Street”/Metromix.com
The NYC transplant brings sushi and a scene
“First Impressions: Bashan”/Metromix.com
Farmers market meets French techniques
“First Impressions: Three Drunken Goats”/Metromix.com
A wine and tapas bar lands in sleepy Montrose
“First Impressions: McKay’s”/Metromix.com
A touchdown among USC-adjacent dining options
“First Impressions: Home Silverlake”/Metromix.com
Highchairs and highballs at Home’s second location
“First Impressions: Cafe Muse”/Metromix.com
Coffeehouse fare for semi-inspired thought
Nutrition/Health
“Noni Benefits”/Gayot.com
The tropical fruit promises health paradise
“Coffee: Meet Your Matcha”/Gayot.com
Matcha green tea boosts energy without the jitters
“Ginseng Root”/Gayot.com
The human-body-shaped root cures a cornucopia of ailments
“Sensational Spring Onions”/Gayot.com
The delicate bulb boosts health and flavor
“Going Gluten Free”/Gayot.com
The pros and cons of going without the grain
“Go Bananas”/Gayot.com
The health benefits of the potassium power fruit
“Wonderful Walnuts”/Gayot.com
The brain-shaped nut is a smart food choice
“Ancient Berry, Modern Miracle”/Gayot.com
The sweet benefits of West African miracle fruit
“Meet the Muntries”/Gayot.com
Muntrie berries are a super fruit of the Australian bush
“Leeks in the Limelight”/Gayot.com
Health benefits of the onion’s oft-overlooked cousin
“Assessing Acai”/Gayot.com
Evaluating the Amazonian berry as a potential superfood
“Championing Coffee”/Gayot.com
The surprising health benefits of your morning brew
“Miraculous Turmeric”/Gayot.com
Scientists curry favor with the ancient spice
“Battle of the Bottles”/Gayot.com
The panic over polycarbonate plastics
“The Power of Pumpkin, in All Its Parts”/Gayot.com
Pumpkin flesh, seeds and oil promote optimal health
“Alinea”/Gayot.com
A review of wonder chef Grant Achatz’s Alinea Cookbook
“Menu Labeling Sweeps the Nation”/Gayot.com
Is menu labeling a public health panacea or harbinger of standardization?