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Ruben Rojas Creates Art with Heart at Westfield Topanga

Posted on July 26, 2021 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Live Through Love, Ruben Rojas, San Fernando Valley murals, Westfield Topanga | Leave a Comment

Ruben Rojas - Jennifer Miyagishima_Westfield Topanga_The Heart

Last week, Ruben Rojas unveiled The Heart, his largest sculpture to date, which can be found exclusively at Westfield Topanga! The Summer of Love event was open to media and invited members of the San Fernando Valley community. Ruben Rojas is an artist, muralist and clothing designer. A native of the San Fernando Valley, Ruben grew up in the 818 and went to Cal State University, Northridge. Check out my YouTube video and listen to Ruben … [Read more...]

Universal Studios Hollywood: 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit This Summer

Posted on July 23, 2021 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Jurassic World Ride, Minions Cafe, The Secret Life of Pets, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood | 1 Comment

Universal Studios - Secret Life of Pets

Since my family and I live in the San Fernando Valley, Universal Studios Hollywood has long been our go-to theme park to visit. The close proximity to our house makes it easy to pop over for a visit during the summer and especially at the holidays, when Hogwarts Castle lights up and there is a “Grinchmas” tree in another section of the theme park! There are several new attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood and my family got to enjoy them … [Read more...]

Taste of Universal {Foodie Review}

Posted on March 25, 2021 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Minion Cafe, Taste of Universal, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | 5 Comments

Minion Cafe

Last weekend, I attended Taste of Universal with my family. It had been over a year since we were inside of Universal Studios and when we heard about this foodie event, we immediately bought tickets! Prices for the tickets vary, depending on what day of the week you attend. Your ticket includes 5 food or beverage items (3 for kids). Not a bad deal considering most of the food items cost between $7-10. Although all rides, shows, and … [Read more...]

Impactful Women: An Interview with Tamlyn Tomita & Cheryl Lewis

Posted on June 16, 2020 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Cheryl Lewis, Impact24 PR, Impactful Women, Tamlyn Tomita, Women in Media | Leave a Comment

Impactful Women - header

Last month I attended a virtual event, Impactful Women: Process and Collaboration, that was co-hosted by Women in Media and Impact24 PR. Women in Media frequently hosts virtual events. The purpose of the Impactful Women digital panel is to highlight women, both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes of popular film and TV projects. The two women on this Impactful Women panel were Tamlyn Tomita and Cheryl Lewis. I was excited to … [Read more...]

PopSugar Grounded {Event Recap}

Posted on April 19, 2020 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events | Tags: Koolaburra by UGG, LA Fitness Event, PopSugar, PopSugar Grounded, Tone It Up | Leave a Comment

PopSugar Grounded - Step and Repeat

Last month, I attended PopSugar Grounded in Hollywood. It was the last blogger-type event that I attended before the quarantine/shelter-in-place restrictions were instituted in Los Angeles. First let me state for the record, that I purchased my $25 ticket for a half-day session, and I wasn’t obligated to write about this for my blog. However, I had such a fun time that I wanted to share this recap with my readers! When I first arrived … [Read more...]

The Art of the Brick at California Science Center

Posted on March 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: California Science Center, Downtown Los Angeles museum, Exposition Park, The Art of the Brick | Leave a Comment

Nathan Sawaya - Yellow Sculpture

Last weekend, the California Science Center premiered its newest exhibit – the Art of the Brick! Featuring over 100 works of art created from over one million LEGO bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, a former corporate lawyer. My daughter and I were invited to a special viewing for media last Sunday and we were SO impressed with the scale and design of the artwork. It’s truly a must-see! A few years back, my parents went to the Louvre … [Read more...]

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