Get Up Stand Up and Go See the New Bob Marley Documentary
There have been many projects done about the late, great Bob Marley, but “Marley” is the first to be not only officially sanctioned by his family, but to involve their major participation, both on and off screen. Ziggy Marley, the reggae star’s oldest son, is an executive producer, along with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. There’s another first for this nearly two-and-a-half hour long documentary,...
In Paris, a Passion Play for Mikhail Baryshnikov
He smokes. He undresses him down to his skivvies. He even does a little jig. It’s Mikhail Baryshnikov as you never really seen the legendary dancer, starring in the play “In Paris,” which just opened for a short run at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. A sold-out opening-night crowd was on hand to see the ultra-fit, ruggedly handsome actor in a groundbreaking play based on a Russian short story by Pulitzer...
It All Happens under the Chandeliers and on the Couches
You wouldn’t necessarily think that hardware could be sexy, or that an invitation to a store party would be the most coveted one of the night. When that hardware consists of high-end decor at the flagship Restoration Hardware store, all bets are off. After last year’s mobbed opening bash at the Beverly Boulevardl ocation, the bar was raised pretty high as the store recently hosted another lively soirée to launch its...
Support the Arts. Drive the Plate!
The California Arts Council is preaching to the choir in these vehicular quarters with its recently launched “Create a State/Million Plates Drive” to raise money for arts education and programs by selling California arts license plates – with the goal of raising $40 million. We’ve been proudly driving the California arts plate with its iconic Golden State sunset and palm tree design created by California artist...
Wine, Women and Shoes: A Winning Menage a Trois
Ask anyone. It would be very tough to go wrong with a terrific trio, the combination of wine, women and shoes—which just happened to be the theme of an inaugural fundraising event for two children’s charities. It was a night of poolside revelry, good food and great shopping for a cause as Children’s Action Network and Westside Children’s Center presented the first Wine Women & Shoes event, held at the Santa Monica home of Heather...
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