Great Sets and Success at Bootleg Theatre’s Love Trumps Hate Benefit.

After surviving Inauguration Day and admiring all of those out in the Marches today, I have been thinking alot about the incredible Love Trumps Hate benefit evening I was able to attend last weekend at The Bootleg Theatre. While I definitely had considered going out […]

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Love Trumps Hate Benefit Night with Silversun Pickups Coming to The Bootleg Theatre

So, unless you have been living under a rock (and even then, I bet you would know), you are aware that our next President of the United States is Donald Trump. While I could say that most do not want him as our Leader, the […]

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The Umami Burger’s Holiday Menu! #AVeryMaryChristmas (Guest Post)

(Editor’s Note: I am so lucky that when Along Comes Mary is invited to a great event, I often am lucky enough to get one of my favorite bloggers, Melanie from LA Explorer, to cover for me. Today, she tells us about her experience at […]

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Wearable Art by Miz Meliz and Giveaway ends 12-11! #AVeryMaryChristmas

Sometimes, an opportunity too fun to pass up comes along. Even if it seems a bit zany, you just have to trust your gut and go for it. Lucky for me I did just that and met the fabulous (and now dear friend of mine), […]

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Supporting The Friends of Griffith Park at Nordic Noir

When I headed out on a scorching warm LA day (106 high!) to Griffith Park’s Greek Theatre last weekend, I knew that I would be in for some great music from The Danish Film Harmonics’ and Film composer, Jacob Groth, but, no idea how much […]

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Hiking at Escondido Falls Trail in Malibu….

So, granted, when I returned home from my Chico trip? I could not stop talking about Burney Falls. To see such a giant waterfall before me, and that setting, it took my breath away. Anxious to continue on my nature “kick”, Mike found us a […]

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Summer’s Final Hurrah at The LA Times TASTE LA!

Summers in Los Angeles are definitely the best. Sunshine, music, events, beach time and FOOD are just a few of the things that come to mind as I think about my “Summers in the city”. While Labor Day is  the last hurrah of the light […]

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The South Park 20 Experience at Paley Center LA.

Since I met Michael, I have been exposed to countless TV shows, movies and general things that have made their mark in the “pop culture” book that would have easily gone past my radar. I have become a huge nerd fan of Star Wars, Star […]

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The 6th Annual LA Food and Wine Festival Pulls Out All the Stops..

While there are so many subjects that come to mind when you hear “Los Angeles”, I feel like “Food and Wine” may not be the first thing that you think of. LA became famous for its Hollywood glam, the rich and famous, beaches and its […]

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Seeing Hayley Mills at One Starry Night.

Growing up, I lived in a very fun and artistic household. There was always records playing or a musical movie going on the VCR. My Grandma was the Queen of “Columbia House Video Club” and I feel fortunate that I was exposed to all of […]

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Juliana Hansen Returns for 3rd annual One Starry Night in Pasadena.

When I was invited to attend One Starry Night: A Special Performance to Conquering ALS, I was not quite sure what to expect. A variety show at The Pasadena Playhouse? With all-star names? It was one of the first charity events I had covered, and […]

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We Are LA Festival with Lisa Loeb & Giveaway Through August 21st!

There was always something so cool, nerd chic, about Lisa Loeb. The singer/guitarist who rose to fame with her song, “Stay (I Missed You)” on the Reality Bites soundtrack made her a radio and Mtv favorite. Stellar albums like Firecracker, successful Food Network series, Dweezil […]

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