Sometimes it may seem that all I watch are classic movies, but I really enjoy all eras from the silent age to the present. One filmmaker I’ve long appreciated is Wes Anderson. Since the days of Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, I’ve admired his stylistic approach […]
Whenever I travel to a new city I usually have a few spots that are must sees and I’ll prioritize visiting them, but I’ll also deliberately leave some of my time free. As much as I’d like to say it’s my time to rest and […]
When it comes to cultural institutions Orange County can often get overlooked. Sure there are not as many as in LA or San Diego but there are some true treasures behind the Orange Curtain. Not only is there the “Jewel of the Missions” San Juan […]
I enjoy spending a weekend in Vegas but not for the reason most people do. I actually abhor the Strip. I’m not into gambling, I don’t drink a lot and I don’t really party. I like Vegas because it’s an utterly unique city that is […]
Southern California traffic can be a big pain in the neck but on rare occasion it can be a blessing in disguise. For instance, I was recently headed down to San Diego to spend an afternoon on Coronado Island when I got stuck in major […]
Thanks to Southern California’s multi-cultural landscape there’s an abundance of institutions devoted to the unique cultures that make the area so special. One such place is the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, the museum recently debuted its latest exhibition Intervention: […]
