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. […]
Real Connections
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 […]
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 […]
Playa Vista Mom’s Group annual summer party @ Concert Park
1. A budding gymnast hangs from a bar 2. Little Aiden enjoys Stacy’s Cookies 3. Devon looking fierce in tiger stripes 4. Siblings Sofia and Kai 5. Making giant bubbles was a big hit 6. PVMG President Erin Valich with Amanda Goldman Giant soap bubbles filled the sunny skies over Playa Vista on Sunday, August […]