Photos by Lauren YoungHidden deep within the Santa Monica mountains, Topanga Canyon serves as a community of talented artists, musicians, hippies and free spirits. This area was popularized in the 1960s as a getaway for creative minds such as Neil Young, The Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson and Jim Morrison of The Doors, according to Brendan Newnam in the CNN Travel piece, … [Read more...] about Bohemian Bliss: A Journey Through Topanga Canyon
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Fall into the Autumn Spirit
Photos by Caroline LaganasIn Malibu, it's not always easy to get into the seasonal spirit. The leaves of palm trees don't exactly transform into a kaleidoscope of blazing colors dancing through the crisp air. In fact, the best indicator that fall has arrived in Malibu is when Starbucks adds the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the menu.In order to genuinely embrace autumn, here are some … [Read more...] about Fall into the Autumn Spirit
Bria Skonberg Brings Jazz to Smothers Theatre
Photos by Brett BeanBria Skonberg, acclaimed jazz singer and trumpet player, performed with her band in Smothers Theatre Saturday night as a part of the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 2016-2017 concert season.Skonberg played a range of music, with songs varying from the fast-paced "Swing That Music," to the more somber "Je Suis Seule Ce Soir." She also sang some of her … [Read more...] about Bria Skonberg Brings Jazz to Smothers Theatre
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo by Jeff Haas“As I was floating there, I thought about how my entire body and my mind were completely at the mercy of the sensory deprivation tank. But in that, God spoke to me and said ‘I am the one in control of your life, nothing else. Give up the reins to me, and I will guide you.’”When sophomore Jeff Haas first heard about sensory deprivation … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
Art by Jessica RagsdaleWith autumn just around the corner, classes in full swing, and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it is easy to feel as if summer is long gone. In an effort to keep the summer mood around a bit longer, we have put together a list of venues with outdoor movie showings in Los Angeles.From classics like "The Goonies" and "The Breakfast Club," to more … [Read more...] about Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings