Share: On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, I found myself in an area of Los Angeles known as the “Pinata District.” Which as it sounds, had hundreds if not thousands of pinatas for sale, but the pinatas were just a small part of what the market had to offer. An authentic experience of street food from multiple Latin America countries made that 45 minute trip from my home worthwhile. Follow:
GARB: Colliding art and fashion
Share: To fulfill a visually stimulating craving, ArtCenter College of Design is currently showcasing an exhibition titled “GARB”, at their Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery. The exhibition presents a “collision of image, body, art, object, fashion and costume.” Curators Ann Field and John David O’Brien juxtapose fashion and costume artifacts with art, sculpture and objects, even making some pieces “wearable art.” In this exhibition an array of illustrators such as Ann Field, Bob Peak and Tony Viramontes can be found expressing how their creative ideas …
‘Wonder Park’: Light up your imagination
Share: Imagination is something that kids have within them and let it run wild. As they get older, certain events in their life may cause a darkness to outshine that imagination. “Wonder Park” is an animation movie that shows kids and even adults of all ages that they are always going to be surrounded by a cloud of darkness. It is there to remind them that the light that is within them is more powerful and will outshine the darkness. The movie begins with June, …
Captain Marvel: The MCU can do no wrong
Share: “Captain Marvel,” the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, released this week with Higher, Further, Faster as the tagline, which is certainly the direction that the MCU is going after the edition of the new hero. Follow:
2019 Oscars recap: No host, no problem … yet
Share: Last Sunday was Hollywood’s big night, and it left us with a lot of predictable winners, but also a few surprises, including the big one, with “Green Book” taking home the Best Picture statue. “Green Book” starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, took home three awards including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Ali was rewarded with Best Supporting Actor for the second time in the last three years after he won in 2017 for his work in “Moonlight.” But “Green Book’s” Best Picture …
Laugh, cry and play ‘Paddleton’
Share: The tragic (yet surprisingly comedic) Netflix film, “Paddleton,” follows the story of Michael, a man diagnosed with terminal cancer, and his best friend and neighbor, Andy, as they cope with Michael’s decision to end his own life. The film tackles the uncomfortable topic of physician-assisted suicide and the personal issues associated with it. Follow:
Monsieur Crêpe lives up to its in-Crêpe-ible hype
Share: With its new location just being one minute down from Pasadena City College, PCC students can now enjoy the most delicious crepes in Pasadena. Monsieur Crêpe was first originated in the charming village of Sierra Madre but has now made its way down to 105 N Hill Ave. The new location is open Monday through Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The drive of the new location is just one minute away from PCC maybe five if there is traffic and for those …
Shawerma Masters offers an authentic touch
Share: Nestled in a small shopping center on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Allen Avenue sits a new and relatively small Middle Eastern food joint. Shawerma Masters, one of Pasadena’s most recent food additions, is your typical, run-of-the-mill shawarma restaurant. Shawerma Masters is tucked away between a Mexican restaurant and laundromat, contributing to the already tight feeling you get when eating in an establishment with limited seating. The Middle Eastern eatery is fairly small, fielding only seven tables, most of them indoors. However, the …
Ariana Grande: Icon of the century
Share: Billboard’s Women in Music is an annual event during which the publication recognizes women who have made substantial contributions in an otherwise male-dominated industry and ultimately bestows someone the title of “Woman of the Year.” This year, Billboard chose to give the award to popstar Ariana Grande, whose contributions to music and female empowerment, as well as her ability to remain poised throughout this past year, have without a doubt made her the most iconic face of 2018. Follow:
Teen Vogue Summit: How to be a fashionable leader and powerful activist
Share: On a chilly Friday morning, I walked towards a bright red building, kind of like Paul Smith’s “Pink Wall” in Melrose except this space belonged to Depop, a social market app where photographers, fashion designers and artists alike can sell their clothes or art while also building a community of artists. It’s sort of like the millennial version of Ebay. Inside, the space looked like a make your own thrift store with a hint of an Urban Outfitters aesthetic: unintentionally effortless. Shades of light …