Melina Paris

LA Harbor International Film Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup

LAHIFF happens March 14 to 17 at four different locations. The WGT is expected to reopen in 2026.

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DCW Celebrates Artistry of Movement and Film in a Striking Showcase of Dance on Camera

Executive artistic director Kelly Hargraves noted on opening night, DCW is the second oldest dance film fest in America and…

2 years ago

Our Changing Climate

“I hope they feel like they can do something [to help fight climate change], he said. “So many feel hopeless…

2 years ago

Kari Burgos of Inner Harmony Yoga, Resilience and Change

Fran’s background was accounting and bookkeeping, Kari’s was in finance. Both women share “Type A” personalities who benefit from yoga;…

2 years ago

Nonprofits Strengthen The Social Safety Net

A significant part of the U.S. economy, nonprofits play a large and crucial role in American society, and on a…

2 years ago

Random Happening: Make it Cultural Weekend at the Watts Towers Day of the Drum and Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festivals

Get ready, because in just over a week the Department of Cultural Affairs or DCA and the Friends of Watts…

2 years ago

“Pickle With a P” to Grace Grand Annex With Big Fun

She noted while drag is new to the zeitgeist, it has been around forever — but it hasn’t been in…

2 years ago

One San Pedro Activist’s Road To Reimagining Safety

Everyone is a stakeholder in this discussion. Gutierrez said we need ideas and we need people to be involved and…

2 years ago

Luis Sanchez Paints the Town

Sanchez said the mural painting process for him, like with any other art job or painting, is the best part…

2 years ago

The World According To Joan Didion by Evelyn McDonnell

In The World According To Joan Didion, McDonnell talks to those who knew Didion and were inspired by her. Through…

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