On a Tuesday night in Atwater Village, Teresa “Toogie” Barcelo is creating a portal. With her arms stretched out, she beckons the participants of her movement workshop, Wiggle Room, to …
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The best things to do at Disneyland during its magical holiday season
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere’s a reason crowds endure yearly price increases and jammed sidewalks at Disneyland each November through early January. It’s the merriest time of the year — and arguably when the …
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This story is part of Image’s November Kinship issue, celebrating L.A.’s generous spirit and the artistic collaborations that happen among family and friends. A few weeks ago, two of my …
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Artist and chef Natalia Pereira pays homage to a coffee ritual in Brazil
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s November Kinship issue, celebrating L.A.’s generous spirit and the artistic collaborations that happen among family and friends. O café é uma linguagem espiritual. Coffee …
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The Venice Fest is back — and it brims with cool Westside vibes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat Los Angeles doesn’t have in snow, it makes up for in soul. Case in point: The Venice Fest, which started as an intimate block party in Mar Vista and …
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Michael Fiorelli’s pizza could be categorized as a cross between New York and Neapolitan, based on his dough hydration levels, and the temperature of his oven. “If you showed a …
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How did Nike lose its edge in the running shoe market it once dominated?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn the first Sunday in November, Nike Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill was at the finish line of the New York City Marathon in Central Park, greeting the sport’s elite …
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The most helpful advice for helping a friend through verbal abuse
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s November Kinship issue, celebrating L.A.’s generous spirit and the artistic collaborations that happen among family and friends. My best friend’s husband is verbally abusive …
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This story is part of Image’s November Kinship issue, celebrating L.A.’s generous spirit and the artistic collaborations that happen among family and friends. If you buy a product linked on …
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Best strength training, weight lifting gyms in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSeasoned fitness coaches Mary Pelino and Lizzy Picardi met at their local powerlifting gym, where they instantly became friends in meet-cute fashion. The hours they spent together sparked the beginning …