The LA Clippers hosted a Media Day on Sept. 24 at their training facility in Playa Vista. From rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to international player Danilo Gallinari, athletes answered questions about training regimens and the future of the team before signing basketballs. Owner Steve Ballmer plans to create a $1.2 billion stadium by 2024 that will […]
Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy
Surfing dogs. A French queen’s wedding gown. A man magically transformed into a donkey. Yoga in 106-degree heat. No, I’m not listing off all my crazy dreams from last night. This is a partial list of things that actually happened in Playa Vista over the first half of summer. The surfing dogs were part of […]
Steely Jam @ The Bandshell at Central Park
The Steely Dan tribute band Steely Jam performed live for the community on July 22, a warm Sunday evening. As the golden sunshine waned, it became clear there were two groups of people watching the concert: those who remember the 1970s and those who, well, have never operated a rotary phone. Despite the divide, Playa […]
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ @ Concert Park
Shakespeare came to life at the newly renovated Concert Park for the very first time on Sunday, June 30, with a gleeful sunset performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Loyola Marymount University’s theatre arts program. A giant golden frame served as a proscenium of sorts, but the actors — a cast that included professionals […]
ChamberFest LAeXpo @ CenterPointe Club
More than 80 area businesses and organizations staged booths, games and giveaways for ChamberFest LAeXpo on June 28 at the CenterPointe Club. The annual celebration hosted by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce is a chance for members to entertain and interact with community members. True to form, the expo offered a wealth of information […]
AnniFURsary Celebration @ Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
Dogs and their humans celebrated the first anniFURsary of the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace on June 24. The unique pet rescue, adoption and education nonprofit offered party guests behind-the-scenes tours, grooming demos, and lots of entertainment to keep the fun going. Nick Olate, the charismatic leader of the performing dog troupe that won Season 7 of […]
Silicon Beach Parents Group Fashion Show @ Concert Park
Playa Vista residents got a peek at some of the cutest clothes from local designers on Saturday, Aug. 4, at the newly refurbished Concert Park. Featured designers included Fi and Me, Irene’s Story, Freshgenet, Tianello, and Dot Dot Smile, with Silicon Beach Parents Group founder Gabrielle D’Addario playing host. Taking in the sunshine, both little […]
Support for Playa Vista’s Women in Tech is Everywhere
Playa Vista’s women in tech are a special breed. Constantly moving forward with confidence and intelligence, they bring value and diversity to Silicon Beach. But the women at businesses like Science 37, Belkin and YouTube aren’t the first to innovate in Playa Vista. They had a predecessor. She even walked the halls of some of […]
Innovation Day @ CTRL Collective
New ideas come in many packages. On May 24, CTRL Collective’s co-working space in Playa Vista hosted its third annual Innovation Day, an opportunity for members to “come together, get to know each other … showcase their projects, and show off what they’ve been working on,” event planning leader Cassidy McClean said. The event featured […]
Healthy Spot Grand Opening @ Runway
Happy people and their pups gathered at Runway on Saturday, April 28, for a “pawty” to celebrate the arrival of Healthy Spot’s newest location. More than your average pet store, Healthy Spot offers highly nutritious meal options for pets and also includes a full-service pet grooming salon. Healthy Spot passed out Kelly green limited-edition bandanas, […]