Noah’s Art

During a recent stay at my friend Lulu’s in the high desert, I had the pleasure of visiting a very special place in Joshua Tree — a 10-acre outdoor museum filled with dozens of art installations built by artist Noah Purifoy. Constructed entirely from junk materials, this otherworldly environment is considered one of California’s great art…

Beating the Hot, Hot Heat

Here we go, it’s not even August, yet and the thermometer needle is pointing at 120 degrees! Honestly, I didn’t think I would have been able to survive in such scorching heat before … but I’m doing it and I’m pretty proud of how I’m handling it. Well to be fair, there are a few…

Palm Springs International Short Fest

Oh well, what can I say? My social life in the desert is picking up courtesy of the different events happening this weekend in Palm Springs. Friday was a particularly busy day where I found myself running to multiple locations like a crazy chicken — the perks of living in a smaller town are that…

AMFM Fest

Since moving to the desert less than two months ago, I determined that I wanted to meet as many cool locals as possible, people who enjoy the arts and want to start something creative that gives back to the community. Well, Mr. Henrich and Mr. Galarza have created something amazing: They are the founders of the…

New York, New York

My trip to New York has been all about humanity this time. I was so humbled to be able to attend meetings on the status of women at the United Nations through the UN Women Chapter I belong to. This conference gave me an insight and invaluable information on topics that I am very passionate…

Hello Oscars!

I’ve been so busy with life but I’m happy to have found some time to cover Hollywood’s biggest event of the year: the Oscars. The weeks leading to the award ceremony are filled with excitement — you can feel it in the air and you can see it at every store and cafe’ window, restaurant,…

Cinema Italian Style

Around this time of the year, I have the opportunity and pleasure to dive into familiar dialects, expressions, places, and traditions that wake my senses and memories. During the film festival, Cinema Italian Style, I get to see all the classic and new movies that depict stories and characters wrapped in the historical or contemporary…

Little India

In the quiet city of Artesia, 20 miles south of Los Angeles, there’s a four-block stretch that teleports to the heart of India. On Pioneer Boulevard, from street 184th to 188th, spices, colors, scents, and sounds will trick your brain into thinking that you’re living the real Indian experience. There are countless restaurants, sari boutiques,…

Happy Halloween!!

The time preceding All Hallow’s Eve is filled with a kind of excitement that surpasses any other festivities. Halloween is not only everyone’s favorite tradition in the States, but it’s become a holiday celebrated in many other countries around the world. What makes this holiday huge here, though, is the big Hollywood-style productions of many…

Oktoberfest!!

I love Fall. Not only for the crisp air, the chestnuts, the pumpkin lattes, and the trees’ lively shades of red, yellow, and orange, but also for the many joyous celebrations happening especially in October. One of my favorite ones is Oktoberfest, the annual 16-day beer festival held in Munich, Bavaria. Growing up, I spent…

Grand Park

Many major cities have lush parks and gardens that are landmarks and prime tourist destinations. New York’s Central Park is a major attraction and literally the “green lung” of this concrete urban jungle. Chicago has numerous parks and areas richly decorated with fountains and contemporary sculptures and installations. One of them, Millennium Park, is the most electrifying and stimulating;…

The Lobster Festival

For big seafood lovers like me, there’s an annual event not to miss: the awesome Lobster Festival in San Pedro. Only 20 minutes from downtown L.A., the Port of Los Angeles transforms itself into a three-day Lob Fest affair with live music, pirates, and giant lobsters (both inflatable and real if you pick the VIP meal). We…