Playa Vista Direct is entering its fourth year of publication and I have good news: we’re growing. Instead of six issues in 2020, we’ll be publishing eight and I couldn’t be more excited. What does that mean for you? More personal stories, more exciting events, more new restaurants and businesses, and more opportunities for community […]
Standup Comedy Fundraiser @ Gulp
Roaring laughter could be heard through the streets of Playa Vista on Thursday, Jan. 23, and it was all for a good-humored cause. Hosted by the Playa Vista Elementary School, standup comedians performed their best knee-slappers at Gulp to help raise money for the always cheerful school. The evening of giggles was emceed by Heather […]
Playa Vista Moms Group Holiday Party @ The Centerpointe Club
Photos by ZSUZI STEINER On Dec. 15, the Playa Vista Moms Group held their annual holiday party at the Centerpointe Club. This year’s theme was “Up To Snow Good,” but given that we live in sunny SoCal, white balloons had to fill in for snow balls. The happy toddlers didn’t seem to mind. Kids got […]
Boo Fest @ Playa Vista Elementary School
There was something fun for every ghoul and goblin during this year’s Boo Fest at Playa Vista Elementary School. Some enjoyed sampling chili from five local chefs, and others munched on fall-themed sweet treats like cupcakes adorned with chocolate spiders and brownies topped with candy corn. Principal Rebecca Johnson greeted guests dressed as a stylish […]
Monster Dash 5K @ Runway
If there’s one thing Playa Vistans love, it’s an active lifestyle. Throw in some costumes and, hey, it’s a party. On Oct. 27, Elevation Corporate Fitness held its inaugural Monster Dash, a 5K run/walk race for the entire family. The race concluded with a yoga class, free pumpkin pancakes and a costume contest. Rob Hardin […]
The Roaring Twenties
The year 2020 is upon us. Gone are the aughts, tens and teens of the third millennium. For someone who still occasionally writes 19 when I go to date a form, getting my head around 2020 is a big deal. When I was a little girl I’d often wonder what life would be like after […]
Editor’s Note: A Living, Breathing Mirror in Central Park
Peter Georges, the owner of Hash and Rodini Park, recently invited me and my team for a pre-opening lunch at the Conference Room, his new restaurant and lounge in The Bluffs office park. The food was amazing, and so was the service. When I noticed our pixie-like server Desi had an accent, I was intrigued […]
Firefighter Appreciation Celebration @ Concert Park
Playa Vista’s own Los Angeles Fire Station 67 got some love from local families and businesses on the evening of Sept. 27, continuing an annual tradition started by Brookfield Residential Director of Experience Sandra Kitashima. Though there haven’t been any actual structure fires in the community, local firefighters stay busy. According to Capt. Quinlan, they […]
Best Of The Westside Party @ Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
Winners of the The Argonaut’s annual Best of the Westside readers’ poll flocked to the Annenberg PetSpace on Sept. 26 to celebrate with food and beverages provided by local restaurants. Café del Rey shucked oysters on the half shell, Benny’s Tacos grilled chicken quesadillas, The Shack served hot wings, and Tony P’s Dockside Grill poured […]
“Downton Abbey,” tea and actress Lesley Nicol @ Cinemark Playa Vista
A bit of the English countryside came to Cinemark Playa Vista on Saturday, Sept. 21, to celebrate the release of the feature film “Downton Abbey,” based on the beloved television series. Finger sandwiches, tiny cakes and macarons were served with tea in a spread so elegant it would’ve made Mrs. Patmore herself beam with pride. […]