"Here’s to all the badass women out there trying to make it in this world."
This book is to honor all the women that are succeeding, and struggling to push ahead in every industry.
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Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, November 11th, 9am. Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to Moderate. San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
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The South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) is hosting a traveling exhibition created by Danish sculptural artist, Thomas Dambo, “Trolls: Save the Humans.” Dambo and these mythical Scandinavian creatures bring to life a message that people often overlook, that with a bit of creativity they can use recycled materials to create art and other practical projects used in everyday life while they reduce the volumes of waste collecting in landfills across the globe.
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The following is the sixth article in a 12-part series covering “LA’s Own Marineland,” a podcast documentary on the history of the oceanarium produced, written, and hosted by writer-podcaster Tod Perry. The first article in the series, “The Birth of Marineland,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s genesis and production, can be read here.
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HOLY FRIT is a documentary, 7 years in the making, that is finally making its nationwide theatrical debut in late October. Before I tell you what the film is about (it might make you stop reading) I want to introduce myself and tell a quick story...
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My photographic journey began at the esteemed Epsom School of Art, where I immersed myself in the art of photography. From there, the magnetic allure of the fashion industry drew me in. In the heart of London, I found myself working in a vibrant photography studio. The long hours were grueling, but they brought me face-to-face with iconic figures of the photography realm, such as Mario Testino and Nick Knight.
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With insight and lessons learned from the past, Meghan Fabulous is on top of her game. I met with Meghan and Steve Dunlap, CEO of Meghan Fabulous in her eclectic studio in El Segundo. The vibe was high end hippie cool, and her designs were off the charts, well, fabulous. Meghan is her brand, the essence of her vision. Tall, blond, beautiful. She wears her clothes with ease and confidence, and she wants her clients to feel the same.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Guided Nature Walk at Malaga Dunes with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, October 14th, 9am. Explore this unique area on the Peninsula with Creekside habitat, diminutive tree frogs, and land formed on wind-blown sand dunes. Easy to Moderate. PVE. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
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Although I don't live on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, I have always called it "my backyard". I've been taking frequent drives around "my backyard" since I moved to the South Bay in 1975. I know the coastline of the Peninsula very well. I've never surfed, but I've hiked much of the perimeter down by the water, checking tide tables to make sure I don't get caught without an exit back up the cliffs. The coves and points which make up this perimeter have been a steady subject of my photography for many years.
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The Coastal Cactus wren is one of the rarest and most imperiled wildlife residents in the coastal southern California region, including the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. As its name implies, this uniquely adapted inhabitant thrives among cactus-dominated patches of coastal sage scrub, living and nesting within dense stands of native prickly pear and coastal cholla cactus
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The Hidden Treasures of Palos Verdes: Exploring the Coves
Tucked away amidst the upscale neighborhoods and rolling hills of Palos Verdes, California, lies a series of breathtaking coves, each offering a unique slice of coastal paradise. From the mesmerizing tide pools of Abalone Cove to the secluded sands of Sacred Cove, Palos Verdes is truly a hidden gem for beach lovers and adventurers alike.
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Where to See Fall Foliage in Southern California
While New England might be the first region that comes to mind when one thinks of fall foliage, Southern California has its own set of autumnal delights for leaf peepers.
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Sonoma County, known for its picturesque landscapes, charming small towns, and world-class wineries, is a haven for wine enthusiasts and food lovers alike. This Northern California gem has overcome challenges like devastating wildfires, emerging stronger and more vibrant than ever before.
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The following is the fifth article in a 12-part series covering “LA’s Own Marineland,” a podcast documentary on the history of the oceanarium produced, written, and hosted by writer-podcaster Tod Perry. The first article in the series, “The Birth of Marineland,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s genesis and production, can be read here.
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Sunken City. For folks who’ve lived in the South Bay, Sunken City evokes a range of feelings. This is the section of Pedro where the unstable coastal ground collapsed leaving a jumbled sink hole of old concrete that’s popular with taggers.
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I think by now most of us are aware of the negative impact that balloons have on our planet. They trash every ecosystem from the desert to the ocean, and suffocate as well as entangle animals all across the animal kingdom from tiny fish all the way up to the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth, the blue whale. I certainly knew this early while growing up working with wildlife around the globe, but it really hit home one day when I was out on the open ocean about 15 miles off the coast of Palos Verdes with my buddy Angel as we approached a beautiful sea creature debilitated by a single mylar balloon.
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Photo Art Show Comes to Crafted
Details. South Bay’s Photographic and Digital Artists group (PADA) will be hosting a major show from Sept. 1-30 at Crafted at the Port of LA.
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At the Movies with Drawing Directors: Volume I by Randall Kleiser By Cinematic Expert Stephanie Mardesich
This month is a departure from a specific theme or genre suggesting films to view with a review of new book for cinephiles (movie buffs) and culturally curious.
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