Photos by Nathan Rifkin This one is for all the lovers. The lovers of Love Spells, that is. I took a trip down Sunset Boulevard last Saturday to see Sir Taegen, known in the music world simply as Love Spells, perform at the Roxy. The glowing neon sign of the theatre greeted me in the…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw For three nights only, Brooklyn rock band Geese took over one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The ambiance of Hollywood Forever encapsulated Geese’s inescapable presence and attractive cadence — the grounds were lined with majestic bodies of water and the spirits of Hollywood royalty loomed over…
Photos by Randall Michelson (@rmpix22 ) A small glimmer of fall weather after L.A.’s scorching heat wave accompanied Mac DeMarco’s first show in North America, with a packed audience at the Hollywood Bowl. As I sat in my terrace box at the outdoor venue, I took in the vast size of the amphitheater, DeMarco’s biggest show…
Photos by Gold Atlas & Sylvia Ansley The joke goes that people in LA will stand in line for anything, but as I stood on the sidewalk of La Brea Ave, I waited with purpose. Above me, in large varsity-font letters, read the words SYSTEM OF A DOWN. This year marks the 25th anniversary of…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin I’ve never been to a concert quite like this one, and I’m not sure I ever will. Mon Rovîa’s music speaks to the soul, whose voice is an uplifting focal point of hope during dark times. His brilliant lyricism combined with effortless vocals and harmonious backing creates a beautiful atmosphere and…
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to attend a critically acclaimed film festival, especially not one that features an incredibly diverse range of projects, from works involving Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers to talented young students in elementary school. The Lady Filmmakers Film Festival celebrated its 18th year with a six-day symposium…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin I’ve gotten extremely lucky with seating at the past couple of concerts I have attended. As I made my way to the floor of the Forum, I took a look around, remembering my last visit: almost a year ago, for a wonderful Lord Huron concert. Mumford & Sons came on at…
The Friday of week one found me at The Fonda. After a long schedule of class introductions and syllabi, I was ready to immerse myself in the world of Chanel Beads. I remember being drawn in by the catchy melody of “Police Scanner,” a song that quickly grabbed my attention during my first year of…
New York Times bestselling author Lyla Sage imbues her stories with her favorite things: sunshine and big blue skies. Through the release of her Sweetwater Peak series, she’s adding ghost stories, antiques, and the people and things that hold up rural communities to that list. Her books are atmospheric; her stories radiate the kind of…