Who was Marilyn Monroe? It’s a question the world has had since she took Hollywood by storm in the 1950s. Marilyn is timeless, mysterious, and gorgeous. Yet on the flip side, lonely, isolated, and empty. Did she truly have it all? Who were her friends? […]
The Aquarium of the Pacific has been a Los Angeles staple for over 25 years. I remember when this groundbreaking institution opened in Long Beach. Although my visits to aquariums are limited (I still need to see Monterey), the Aquarium of the Pacific has many […]
How far will one go to get what they want? That’s the question raised in Deathtrap. A delightful horror comedy play written by Ira Levin. Deathtrap is currently playing at International City Theatre in Long Beach just in time for Halloween. I was thrilled to […]
I’ve had a love for Rubio’s Coastal Grill since I moved to SoCal over ten years ago. One of the original “fast-casual” dining experiences, Rubio’s began back in 1983 in San Diego’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, they quickly became a […]
Some trips I’ve been on have left a lasting impression. When I flew to Seattle for the IFWTWA 2018 Conference, it was my first time in the state of Washington. Having long heard how beautiful and healing the Pacific Northwest is, I was expecting to […]
When you hear ‘Long Beach’, do you think of the California city here in Los Angeles? You might even recall I lived there myself for a few years. Well, what if I told you there’s another Long Beach up on the coast in Washington, borderline […]
I’ve wanted to visit Astoria, Oregon since I was very young. This is solely because one of my favorite movies back in the day was Kindergarten Cop. You know you know it! Tough guy Arnold Schwarzenegger is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher […]
I’ve been a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s films for as long as I can remember. One of the things I love about his films is that I can imagine them in a live setting. Scenes like Norman Bates’ explanation of “some place” to an uncomfortable […]
One of Los Angeles’ many budding neighborhoods boasting with artistic flare and nightlife action is none other than North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts District. Cruise down Lankershim or Magnolia and at your finger tips are an array of restaurants, bars and fun “hole in the wall” […]
When an Angelino is looking to check out an eclectic, diverse city with just as much to offer as say, Downtown LA or Hollywood, my suggestion? Long Beach. About 45 miles south from Los Angeles and right on the Orange County border, some of you might […]
Last week, it was announced that this will be the final year of the infamous Celebrity/Pro Race , which has been a major selling point at The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, since 1980. While Toyota has a multi-year deal with The Grand Prix of […]
Eat your heart out, Long Beach! Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 is taking over the shore side city from February 28-March 5. Over 40 restaurants have signed up to offer prix fixe 2-selection lunches and 3-selection dinners to give diners a taste of […]
