— Compiled by Kamala Kirk Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 26 & 29 Every Friday night through the summer, enjoy free live music at RUNWAY Playa Vista. Upcoming performances include jazz trio Pop Nouveau (July 22 & Aug. 12), jazz trio Shogo (July 29), The Furnace Band (Aug. […]
Adoptable Pets
FROM ANNENBERG PETSPACE The coolest buddies in Playa Vista are waiting for their new forever homes Maverick Help Maverick fly to new heights! This one-and-a-half-year-old boy is ready to be your co-pilot in life, adventure partner, and constant companion. Maverick is a social, goofy guy who gets along well with other pups. Make Maverick a […]
Cara Cara Means Yum Yum
Gluten-free tart celebrates the orange By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) Delicious seasonal cara cara oranges are my choice for winter to early spring fruit. Any orange can be used for this recipe, but the juicy cara cara variety is sweet without the bitterness found in conventional navel oranges. Inspired by traditional lemon […]
‘C’ Is for Chia, Citrus and Cream Cheese
By Emily Chavez (Photo by Luis Chavez) How do you reinvigorate the traditional celebratory cupcake? By using nutrient-dense ingredients and bright flavors. The mere mention of cupcakes brings to my mind a dessert where the main flavor profile is just sugar with added descriptors of texture, like it’s a moist and tender crumb. […]
Summer Sips
Stay cool in the heat with these refreshing cocktails and beverages By Kamala Kirk (All photos courtesy) • With a name that means “wildflowers,” Fleurs de Prairie is a delicate and light-bodied rosé that has flavors of red fruit and lemon, perfect to complement charcuterie and light bites. $20, fleursdeprairie.com • Celebrate summer’s simple […]
Scents of Summer
These fun fragrances evoke the carefree nature of the sun, sand and sea By Kamala Kirk (All photos courtesy) • Bask in the golden warmth of the sun and crisp ocean breeze with AMAFFI’s 32 July For Women, an outstanding interpretation of the iris fused with the delicate accent of sweet fruit and berries. […]
Tee off at Topgolf
New facility offers fun for the entire family By Kamala Kirk The brand-new Topgolf facility in El Segundo features traditional and non-traditional ways to play golf through the company’s signature three-level venue experiences as well as an adjacent 10-hole, lighted, par-3 golf course. In addition to 102 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, guests can […]
Self-Care Sanctuary
The NOW Massage South Bay offers guests a place to relax and recharge By Kamala Kirk For those seeking personal time to relax and recharge, The NOW Massage’s new location in El Segundo welcomes guests into a chic and comfortable space where all of their self-care needs will be met. With additional locations in […]
Innovative Approach to Wellness
Pause Studio offers modern and holistic services to support good health By Kamala Kirk Following the success of its first two studios in Venice and West Hollywood, Pause Studio recently opened a third location at The Point shopping center to bring its innovative wellness treatments to the Westside and South Bay. Pause Studio was […]
Championing Diversity
Adrian Blake Mitchell opens access for local ballet dancers of color By Bridgette M. Redman (Courtesy photo) Adrian Blake Mitchell is determined to see that other young people—especially youth of color—are able to have the same access to ballet that he did. Mitchell and his partner, Andrea Lassakova, recently fled Russia after Ukraine was […]