Los Angeles (Page 6)
December 16, 2021
The Story Continues for This Local Bookstore
Within the heart of the Playhouse Village in Pasadena lives the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California: Vroman’s Bookstore. This bookstore was one out of the many businesses that struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 16, 2021
‘Noche de Posadas’ with Becky G
Though Latinx Heritage Month ended on October 15, the Latinx holiday celebrations are only beginning. On Thursday, November 4, Mexican-American singer and actress Rebbeca Marie Gomez, also known as “Becky G,” hosted a virtual launch of her new Christmas-themed makeup collection.
November 29, 2021
Accusations Fly at City Hall Over Redistricting in LA
Accusations of secret meetings and planning were fired off at the Los Angeles City Council meeting. The agenda issues included redistricting.
November 28, 2021
‘The Future is Still Unknown’ for This Pasadena Theater
The Playhouse District is a pillar of the Pasadena community. Deep within the center of it is the Laemmle Playhouse 7, a family-owned movie theater that has resided in Pasadena since 1999. Known for their exquisitely cozy locations, indie films from all over the world and deliciously buttered popcorn.
November 20, 2021
Los Angeles’ Skylight Books Isn’t Writing Its Epilogue
Skylight Books has been a staple of the community since 1996 when it took over from the previous tenant, another bookstore named Chatterton’s. As you walk through the front door, you’re greeted by a tree in the middle of the store covering the skylight window on its wood- domed ceiling. Its branches drape over the mythology section.