Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon at the Academy Museum Offers an Intimate Look at the Woman Behind the Legend

On June 3, my son and I visited the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to experience its newest exhibition, “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon.” From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by how beautifully the exhibit was presented. It was a true celebration of one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, thoughtfully curated to showcase […]

More Than Love: The Life & Art of Natalie Wood Opens at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton

During my teenage years, I was captivated by classic Hollywood films, especially musicals and dramas like West Side Story and Splendor in the Grass. One actress who truly left an impression on me was Natalie Wood. Her beauty, talent, and screen presence made her the complete Hollywood package. Wood was also one of the rare […]

LA Art Show 2025: Celebrating 30 Years of Artistic Excellence

On February 19, the LA Art Show—the city’s largest and longest-running art fair—launched its Opening Night Premiere with actress and producer Jenna Dewan as the Celebrity Host. Reflecting on the event, Dewan shared, “I am thrilled to be here at this incredible event supporting a cause I know so many of us hold closely.” Marking […]

Floral Extravaganza: Fleurs De Villes Celebrates ‘ARTISTE’ at South Coast Plaza

Some of you may already be familiar with Fleurs De Villes, which has been exhibited at South Coast Plaza for the past four years. While it’s the event’s fourth year overall, this marks only my third year attending, and each spring, I eagerly anticipate the media preview. Despite the consistent concept, the theme changes annually, […]

2024 LA Art Show: Supporting the American Heart Association’s 100th Year

On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, I had the pleasure of attending the premiere showing of the 2024 LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall. It was my first time experiencing the exhibit, and I was impressed by its organization and scale. The event kicked off at 6 pm with a vibrant […]

Must See Spring Destination Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

I’m a big fan of flowers especially when art and flowers come together. For its third consecutive year, Fleurs de Villes comes to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Fleurs de Villes meaning “flowers of the cities” is an amalgamation of different cities world-class talent, bespoke, flower lovers, and utterly stunning displays of art. The […]

A Visit to Mr. Brainwash Art Museum in Beverly Hills

If you like pop art, you will definitely like the works of Thierry Guetta, best known by his moniker Mr. Brainwash. Born in France and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15. I recently visited his pop-up exhibit in Beverly Hills where the Paley Center for Media was previously housed. The exhibit was […]

Frieze Los Angeles 2023 Celebrates Art Fair at the Santa Monica Airport

On February 16, I was fortunate to be attending the preview of Frieze Los Angeles, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art. This is my fourth time to visit since the inauguration in 2019. I love the artsy vibes, the world of creativity, and the venues. And speaking of venue, this year Frieze […]

2022 Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters Wonderful World Soirée with Priscilla Presley

Since 2012 I’ve been covering the Pageant of the Masters Celebrity Benefit Show. It’s always been entertaining and memorable to see and interviewing celebrities on the red carpet whether it’s their 30th year or their first time to support the festival. From Heather Locklear to Gloria Allred to late Paul Sorvino and daughter Mira Sorvino […]

2022 Art Alive – San Diego Museum of Art

On April 28th – May 1, 2022 the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park San Diego once again celebrated art, flowers and community with SDMA’s annual signature fundraiser and floral exhibition – Art Alive. An immersive fusion of flowers where floral designers interpreted/imitated works of art (painting and sculpture) from the museum’s art […]