May 30, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
The long-awaited Sex and the City movie opens today, and women (and open-minded men) are celebrating everywhere with – what else? – a Cosmopolitan, the classic cocktail of modern women everywhere. And for the most progressive ladies out there, we raise a toast to you with organic ModMix Pomegranate Cosmopolitans.
May 29, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
LISTEN: Foreign Academy
Feel like retreating from city life? Head down to Hermosa Beach to Saint Rocke and sit back and listen this great indy band Foreign Academy. The band has a Radiohead like sound, and is performing this Friday at 10 p.m. at this laid back venue. See you then! 142 PCH Hermosa Beach 90254. For more info go to: www.myspace.com/foreignacademy
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May 28, 2008 Written by Lauren Johanson
We each find our sense of peace in different ways. Some like to paint. Others run. I enjoy sipping a latte at my local café. I allow myself to get lost people watching, daydreaming or aimlessly chatting with strangers. I find that this "coffee time" gives me the mental space necessary to re-wire. Plus, I can rest in peace at any of these local cafes, knowing that they offer an array of Fair Trade coffees.
Culver City
Café Surfas. 8777 W. Washington Blvd. (just east of National Blvd.) Culver City, CA 90232. Go bananas for their Read More →
May 26, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Happy Memorial Day! If this weekend's gloomy weather kept you in doors most of the time, take advantage of today's sunny weather and do some horse back ridding.
The film industry first came to Los Angeles to take advantage of the sunny weather and scenic locations, especially for Westerns. A piece of that Hollywood history is still standing and can be found just at the base of the Hollywood sign at the Sunset Ranch Hollywood, a working stable that has been around since 1954.
Only in L.A. can you have a bit of the Wild West in your own back...
May 23, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Thanksgiving brings to mind turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce – and coffee? Sure, Thanksgiving is still far away – and maybe May 22, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
PLAY BALL: Baseball and Fireworks
Join the Dodgers this Friday as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Grab a Dodger Dog, a margarita and a foam finger and have a blast. And if baseball isn’t your cup of tea, then go for the fireworks display at the end of the night. Why? Because in Dodgerville, every day can be the Fourth of July!
Friday, May 23rd @ 7:40 p.m.
For more info go to: http://dodgers.mlb.com
ATTEND: Bob Baker Marionette Theatre
If you have been seeking out a quirky event to attend, look no further than this puppet show put on by legend Bob Ba...
May 21, 2008 Written by Lauren Johanson
By now I'm sure you know how important it is to be mindful of what you put on your skin. Let's take it one step beyond organic, and talk about Fair Trade, specifically three Fair Trade skin care companies right here in Southern California. .
Anti-BodyMay 20, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
As it’s Fair Trade Month, we at ydt want to share with you another fair trade all-star in Los Angeles. The S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation (which stands for Spinning Potential Into Resources and Love) in the Pacific Palisades demonstrates just how fruitful fair trade can be.
S.P.I.R.A.L. holds training workshops in Vietnam and Nepal, teaching people...
