With June ushering in LGBTQ Pride Month, the Greater Los Angeles area transforms into a party with a purpose. Sure, there are the clubs, parades, pool parties, and picnics. But it all comes back to raising visibility for our marginalized brothers, sisters, and non-binary siblings. That being said, there’s also a lot of fun to […]
Tag: Local Attractions
The Speed Project Finds Meaning in a Race From LA to Las Vegas
Talk to anyone who’s completed the LA Marathon and you’ll hear about a life-changing experience. It’s not quite hiking Mount Everest, but it’s a feat that commands a fair amount of respect. So, what happens when the participation medals and the t-shirts lose their meaning? What happens if they never had any meaning in the […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Rose Bowl Flea Market
Featured image credit: R.G. Canning Attractions The people of the Greater Los Angeles area love their flea markets. From the Melrose Trading Post to the Santa Fe Swap Meet, Angelenos brave heat, crowds, and their bank accounts in search of deals and hidden treasures. But on the second Sunday of every month, the mother of […]
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Want Their Song to Get Stuck in Your Head and Your Heart
Living in harmony has multiple meanings to the average member of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. Of course, about seven seconds into any given performance, you’ll quickly recognize the “average” member of this storied vocal troupe is anything but average. You need serious pipes to qualify for inclusion among this elite collective of […]
Female Entrepreneurs Get a Rare Opportunity with JohnHart’s Ladies in Leadership Event
Like any proud father, JohnHart CEO, founder, and principal broker Harout Keuroghlian wanted his daughters to rule the world. Yet, looking around the real estate industry and beyond, he witnessed an overwhelming resistance stacked against female professionals. Sure, many still managed to overcome it. But the lack of justice incensed him. Then, he had a […]
The Golden Past and Uncertain Future of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
Featured image credit: Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round It was only a few short years ago that the pastoral hills of Griffith Park were alive with celebratory music emanating from a verdant nook on Crystal Springs Drive. If you were to go there today, you might find a looming cylindrical structure with metal shutters shielding the mysterious […]
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in LA at Your Fav Local Irish Pub and Beyond
On March 17th, the green beer flows like the raging LA River to the thirsty revelers of Los Angeles. And thanks to the rainfall, this is the only year we can use that comparison, so we hope you enjoyed it! With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Friday, your local Irish pub will no doubt […]
Cucamonga Service Station Brings Route 66 History to Life
Featured image credit: Einbierbitte Travelers have been getting their “kicks on Route 66” since before any of us were born. Thankfully, even in those early days, there were plenty of service stations to keep motorists moving. But time has worked its magic. Gone are those faithful service stations of yore, replaced by newer models. Except […]
The Strange, and We Mean STRANGE, Curse of Griffith Park
Featured image credit: Griffith Observatory If there’s one neighborhood in Los Angeles that definitely lives up to its name, it’s Los Feliz. Located in close proximity to downtown and burgeoning neighborhoods like Silverlake, Glendale, Studio City, and Hollywood, it’s central to a good portion of the city’s most popular attractions. The hardest part is prying […]
Why Lake Elsinore’s Poppy Super Bloom Will Be Less Than Super This Year
Now that Super Bowl Sunday’s over, your thoughts may be turning to Super Bloom Sunday. Maybe you’ve heard that, for the first time in four years, the hills around Lake Elsinore are turning orange. That’s right, the legendary poppies are back. But if you’re thinking of heading up for a peek, you might want to […]