Taiwan Promotes Soap Opera Diplomacy
In an effort to increase the nation’s soft power, Taiwan’s political leaders are turning to “soap opera diplomacy.” Historically, Taiwan has never been a part […]
Category: ARTS & CULTURE
An Inside Look at Amy
The complimentary exhibitions, Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait and You Know I’m No Good opened on July 23 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and will […]
Good New Flicks for Fall-Winter
As 2015 draws to a close, Hollywood is pulling out all the stops for the 2015 holiday season. Below are a few anticipated movies coming […]
8 Movies to See Before You Graduate High School
Highlighting high moments and low moments, these are the eight must-see movies before you leave high school. 1. Starting off my list is the 1993 classic […]
Getting Crafty with KK!
The crafting movement is going strong. When I googled “craft sites” there were 144 million results. I have a lot of experience with sewing but […]
A Recipe Turned Restaurant – A Night at State Bird Provisions
Official State Bird of California, 1952: California valley quail (native), known for their hardiness and adaptability Provisions: the providing or supplying of something, especially food […]
The Anglophile’s Guide to Afternoon Tea
What was the reason for the start of the American Revolution? What eased the queasiness of the 7th Duchess of Bedford? What substance brought together […]
Patricia + Giotto
Over the course of last month’s Fashion Week(s) I became infatuated with the street style Italian couple, Giotto Calendoli and Patricia Manfield. Following in the […]
Sergei Polunin: A Life Spent Dancing
On February 9, 2015 the latest rendition of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” went viral. The video was a collaboration between Hollywood photographer David LaChapelle […]
At Alcatraz: Ai Wei Wei’s Art Challenges Oppression
Currently on view at Alcatraz is @Large, an impressive, site-specific installation of the work of 57-year-old Chinese artist and political activist Ai Wei Wei. Ai […]
