I got inspired to become a woodworker by Vince Skelly’s tree trunk bookshelves. On exhibit earlier this year at Craft Contemporary near LACMA, these are tree trunks with one slot …
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Why L.A. parents are hunting for nostalgic vintage clothing for kids
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKids’ vintage clothing sales are experiencing a remarkable boom at in-person markets and online, where prices for clothes for little ones have shot up on websites including Depop and Poshmark. …
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A photographer’s guide to L.A.’s historic buildings and locations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI live in Santa Barbara and I’m interested in photography. Where are some historical places to take pictures in Los Angeles? I’m interested in old movie palaces, movie and TV …
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Why you don’t feel loved (and how to fix it, according to science)
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSonja Lyubomirsky thinks the Valentine’s Day cards have it wrong. Most, argues the researcher, a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Riverside, say some variation of “I love you.” Shelf …
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It’s June. It’s almost time for the official start of summer. Do you know where your flowers are? If your garden is anything like mine, your poppies have petered out …
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4 masc ‘daddies’ of Magic Mascs built L.A.’s hottest new lesbian show
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt around 1 in the morning at the Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood, four masc lesbians in cowboy hats and chaps were dancing on top of the bar while bartenders attempted …
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Artist Piero Golia was the creative director of this year’s MOCA gala, which honored artists Kara Walker and Paul McCarthy, pictured here with Golia, along with MOCA trustee Eugenio López …
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Hoover Dam, challenged by drought, now wears a massive U.S. flag
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNope, it’s not AI. It’s just a really big flag with bright lights, draped on Hoover Dam for the next several weeks. As a display to mark the 250th anniversary …
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New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles in June 2026
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDaniel Patterson, the chef behind San Francisco’s Coi, who once helmed Alta Adams alongside chef Keith Corbin, has opened a new tasting restaurant in Hollywood, alongside his wife and former …
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Egg tarts are the only food obsession I held as a child that never waned in adulthood. They served as a primary motivator as a toddler. Clean my room? Finish …