When I started editing this magazine more than three years ago, I was excited for the opportunity to work in print — publishing a glossy magazine is a rare opportunity for a writer these days. But what I didn’t expect was to make real connections with the people here. It’s been an unexpected blessing to […]
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Stonewall 50th Anniversary Block Party @ TBWA\Chiat\Day
1. Drag queen Billy L’Amour dances with strategically placed feathers 2. The advertising community enjoys music and performances at the TBWA\Chiat\Day offices 3. Billy L’Amour performs as Marilyn Monroe with a fog machine 4. Deutsch designer Jeremy Gozzip celebrates with a cocktail and a fan 5. A boy toddles past a classic car decorated with […]
“Hatshepsut” @ Cinemark Playa Vista
1. Kelsey Scott as Hatshepsut 2. The filmmakers at a Q&A after the screening 3. A packed audience at Playa Vista Cinemark 4. Producer/actor Terence Bernie Hines (right) speaking with guests 5. The cast of “Hatshepsut” in a photo from the film 6. (left to right) Cassandre Ursu, director Sonia Machado-Hines, Adrian Ursu, Ingrid Rogers […]
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Living by their Own Design
Creators of digital imagery Albert and Meiko Mizuno can’t picture themselves anywhere else Story by Brian Marks | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Flip through the pages of a glossy national magazine and you’ll see ads for everything from designer handbags to space-age vacuum cleaners. One thing you may not notice: many featured images aren’t really […]
Food
Food & Fun at the Bluffs
Dance, drink and eat at the Conference Room, Playa Vista’s newest spot for ‘restau-tainment’ Story By Lawrence Yee | Photos by Jake Ahles When Peter Georges — whose HASH and Rodini Park have become gastro go-tos in Playa Vista — was planning his third restaurant in the area, he didn’t have to look far. His newest […]
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Events Calendar
Thursday, August 15 Vista Studios Summer Bash 4 to 7 p.m. This networking opportunity includes a moderated panel discussion and gadget showcase while you enjoy fine wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Vista Studios 12615 Beatrice St. RSVP: info@vistastudios.com. Wednesday, August 21 Blue Bottle Coffee Lab: Dripper Brew Class 1 to 2 p.m. Get ready for […]
People
Empowered Parenting
Renee Airya and Akira Chan struggled to find relatable resources for new families, so they started creating their own Story by Andy Vasoyan | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Media producer, brain tumor survivor, visitor to Richard Branson’s private island: at 44 years old, Renee Airya is not your typical mom. The self-described healer and speaker was […]
Move Over, BFF
Pop artist Kenny Scharf paints a new art installation at The Bluffs Story by Shanee Edwards | Photos by EJM Equities If you’ve visited BFF recently, you might have noticed he has some new “friends.” BFF — the electric blue, 15,000 pound, 26-foot tall sculpture with x’d-out eyes — was created by the artist KAWS […]
A Voice for Guac
Mass shooting victim’s father takes to the stage to carry his son’s legacy forward Story by Christina Campodonico | Photos courtesy of LJ Public Relations
Swimming to Save Others
Endurance athlete Rob DeCou swims 31 miles in harsh conditions to help end human trafficking Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos courtesy of Rob DeCou Local resident Rob DeCou is a father of two and an executive producer at Lux Virtual, a digital animation studio. He’s also a fanatic when it comes to ultra-endurance sports, […]
Passion on Demand
Tosca Musk’s digital streaming platform turns up the heat for lovers of romance Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos by Maria Martin Tosca Musk is a romantic at heart. She’s made a career of writing, directing and producing films in the romance genre, but her current infatuation is with digital entrepreneurship. Forward-thinking and tech-savvy, the […]
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5 Tips for Helping Your kids Transition Back to School
Expert advice from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Rachel Thomasian Story by Shanee Edwards | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Going back to school or starting school for the first time is normally a happy, exciting time for children. But for some kids, facing new social situations or dealing with a new routine can cause anxiety. […]
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For Everybody’s Kids
Playa Vista Elementary took the teachers’ strike to Jefferson Boulevard Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Morning commuters honked in support as teachers, parents, students and one Vietnamese potbellied pig took to Jefferson Boulevard on Jan. 18 in support of the LAUSD teachers’ strike. While it was day five of the strike, […]
A Very Special Delivery
Elon Musk pays a surprise visit to Playa Vista By Shanee Edwards Financial planner Devin Scott was excited to finally go pick up his customized Tesla 3. When he got a call saying that the car would instead be delivered to his Playa Vista home, he didn’t think too much of it. But when Scott […]
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A Perfect Fit
Film producer Sonia Machado-Hines says yes to the Renaissance dress Every bride agonizes over finding the perfect wedding dress, but rarely does a bridal gown inspire a movie. For filmmaker and Playa Vista resident Sonia Machado-Hines, one dress did just that. She produced the short documentary “Dressing a Renaissance Queen,” about the painstaking recreation of […]