Sender One to open first bouldering-only facility in Playa Vista Story by Sara Edwards | Photo BY MATTHEW BECKER Alice Kao first got into rock climbing 12 years ago after going through a break-up. She had just moved to London when it was too cold to exercise outside and didn’t have any friends there. When […]
Creative Pursuit
Sheena Tahilramani turned her passion for candle making into a business Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy Banter & Bliss Candle Co. When Sheena Tahilramani ran a public relations firm, she yearned to send her clients unique holiday gifts that they could enjoy. She decided to start making custom labeled candles, which became an […]
Helping Businesses Bloom
Deutsch LA launches free brand building program for Black entrepreneurs Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy OF Ben Morris/Deutsch LA Playa Vista-based advertising agency Deutsch LA recently announced the public launch of Blackness in Full Bloom, a free four-week virtual brand building program designed to assist and amplify Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles. “Blackness […]
Back in Motion
Orangetheory Fitness helps people achieve fitness and health goals Story By Bridgette M. Redman PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGETHEORY FITNESS For many people who have spent the pandemic on their couch, it’s time to get moving again. A survey by the American Psychological Association, reported by CNBC, said that 42% of adults gained weight they didn’t […]
Spring Beauty
Beauty Beach Lounge highlights the season’s most coveted trends Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy OF BEAUTY BEACH LOUNGE As we step into a new season and leave winter behind, change is upon us. With salons reopening, many are ready to update their looks and bring forward the best version of themselves. “Spring is […]
Good is Served
Urban Plates makes social distancing easy with app Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | photo courtesy URBAN PLATES Urban Plates considers itself to be innovative with the forethought to serve creative dishes that please the palate. So, when the staff was developing an app in early 2020 to allow for ordering at the table, it had […]
Calendar
Compiled by Katie Lulla Saturday, April 24 Live music featuring Dylan Galvin, 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a live musical performance at RUNWAY Playa Vista by pop-folk songwriter Dylan Galvin, who was chosen by Paul Simon for a private songwriting session in Boston. Galvin has raked up numerous awards for his music including “IMEA Adult […]