Easy Reader Summer Calendar 2021
SPOTLIGHT And now, skateboarding The Hermosa Beach Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Skateboarding Then, an exhibition about the rise of skateboarding in Hermosa Beach and the South Bay. The exhibit will include photographs, objects from the private collection of Cindy Whitehead, and skateboarding film from Gerard Ravel. Skateboarding in Hermosa Beach is […]
PV High’s “Urinetown” goes with the flow
by Bondo Wyszpolski One might have wagered that a musical called “Urinetown” would have a strike or two against it from the start, let alone little chance of reaching Broadway (and pulling in three Tony Awards). It’s a wager that would have been lost, and in fact the show has been embraced by high schools […]
“There Is No Evil” – If everything is evil [MOVIE REVIEW]
“There is No Evil,” is a profound and uncomfortable exploration of the blurry lines between personal morality and right and wrong, by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasulof. It is almost impossible to summarize each distinct chapter without revealing an important story point acting as a spoiler. Rasulof, who has, himself, been jailed by the Iranian regime […]
Must-Visit Casinos Next to Hermosa Beach
Hermosa is famed for many things. The word itself is Spanish for “beautiful” and it really is just that! From idyllic beaches to surfing scenes, volleyball games, cycling, running, bars, shops and more, there is something to suit all tastes and styles. More recently, this area’s casino offering has grown massively. It’s here you’ll discover […]
6 Tips For Finding Motivation to Start Writing an Essay
Here you are: sitting in front of your computer, trying to find the motivation to pen down more than the three words you’ve already written. Writing is all fun and games when your creative juices are flowing. But on cold days when you can’t find the motivation to do it, it seems like a prison […]
Pure and sweet [restaurant review]
One of the hit films of the 1960s was La Dolce Vita, a bleak comedy about shallow, thrill-seeking hipsters in Rome. The title, which means “The Sweet Life,” is ironic in that the sophisticates have wealth but not the capacity to enjoy it, nor to appreciate simple pleasures and natural beauty. The essence of the […]
Steaks and beer, The Deck endures, upcoming openings, scam alert, and other dining news
Blossoming In Spring: LA County’s movement to the lowest tier of pandemic restrictions occurs just as restaurateurs are gearing up for the summer crowds. This is a happy event for both established places, and new projects that have been able to navigate the maze of permits and find staff in a very tight market. I’ll […]