By Jessica Koslow Check out these five lesser-known facts about the local schools. Argo Navis Argo Navis considers the city of Los Angeles to be part of its student campus. The preschool through fifth-grade curriculum includes field trips: once a week for preschoolers and about two to three times a week for elementary kids. Students […]
Fall into the Arts: Discover this season’s cultural events
Compiled by Bridgette M. Redman As the calendar fades from summer to fall, arts across the Westside are in full swing, bringing in a variety of creative experiences from gallery exhibitions to musical performances to theater and dance. Come partake of the cultural feast being served with the sneak peek below of must-see events in […]
Meet Your Neighbor: Realtor Shereen Seigel loves living and working in Playa Vista
By Alison Stanton When clients contact Shereen Seigel to purchase or sell a home in Playa Vista, they are getting an expert in the field. Seigel not only works there, but she has considered Playa Vista home for more than two decades. A Realtor at eXp Realty, Seigel purchased her first property in Playa Vista […]
Walk for Talk: Event brings awareness of vocal cord disorder
By Nikki Link Playa Vista residents are being asked to help bring awareness of a rare vocal cord disorder this fall. The fifth iteration of Walk for Talk kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Playa Vista at 6241 Crescent Park West. Now in its fifth year, this event is organized by […]
Ready to Fight: Training has begun at LA’s first Ninja Warrior Academy
By Jessica Koslow Upon entering the Los Angeles Ninja Academy, guests are greeted by the Mega Wall, Triple Salmon Ladder, Pipe Coaster, Spider Wall, and Devil Steps, obstacles that may look familiar from the reality TV show, “American Ninja Warrior.” The 7,000-square-foot facility filled with black and red obstacles on Jefferson Boulevard in the Del […]
Events Calendar: July – August 2024
Compiled by John Sanders Joliet Comedy Night JULY 20 Guests looking to treat themselves should head to Joliet Café and Bar in Playa Vista. One ticket will net the perfect pairing of one cocktail and a comedy show. This all-star entertainment lineup includes Vinny Fasline, Sarah Rachel Lazarus, Jack Robichaud, Eric Hahn, Shannon Leigh, Sam […]
Love Catalina: Avalon: Island vibes and sunny skies
By Jessica Koslow Charlie Chapman, John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart were regular visitors to Catalina Island, and Marilyn Monroe lived on there, albeit, before she was famous. Lolo Saldana, the 90-year-old barber who owns Lolo’s Barber Shop on Sumner Avenue, knew Monroe personally. He and his 10 siblings grew up on the island, and locals […]
On the Cutting Edge: Dr. Jenny Wang uplifts Playa Vista
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski When Tom and Dr. Jenny Wang were searching for the perfect place to raise a family and start a comprehensive dermatology practice, Playa Vista topped the list. They founded SoCal Skin and Surgery, which specializes in medical, cosmetic and surgical services. “We did look all over LA for a good location,” Dr. […]
A Nod Toward History: Meat on Ocean’s new rooms have local ties
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Meat on Ocean general manager Janette Han likes to go that extra mile for guests. Recently, Meat on Ocean did just that by introducing The Zephyr Room and the M. Jeffrey King Board Room, private dining areas for guests. The Zephyr Room “pays homage to the birth of the skater subculture in […]
Staying Dry: Nonalcoholic beverages are having a moment
By Jessica Koslow In 2022, Elizabeth Levitt was in an unusual predicament. She was a graphic designer in the alcohol industry and her husband decided to stop drinking. “My job no longer aligned with my lifestyle,” she said. Levitt eventually stopped drinking alcohol, too. She decided it was time for a change, which led her […]