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Family Workshop at the Getty Center

March 10, 2025 By Leave a Comment

Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop | Visión arcoíris: taller familiar

Getty Center

March 16 and Apr 6 from 11am–3pm

Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum. This program complements the Getty PST ART installation Charles Ross: Spectrum 14.


Construye un espectroscopio y transforma la luz blanca en los siete colores del arcoíris mientras exploras el arte y la ciencia de los prismas, la difracción de la luz y el espectro de colores visibles. Este programa complementa la instalación del Getty PST ART Charles Ross: Espectro 14.

Credit: The Getty Center.

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Regenerate LA: A Workshop on Fire-Resilient Landscaping Techniques

March 10, 2025 By Leave a Comment

Regenerate LA: A Workshop on Fire-Resilient Landscaping Techniques

Thursday, March 13, 6p-7p Free online workshop

Event link: https://www.lawaterkeeper.org/events/fire-resilient-landscaping-workshop  

Description:

LA’s fire seasons are getting longer, drier, and more intense – but we don’t have to wait for another disaster to take action. Join LA Waterkeeper, LADWP, and Green Gardens Group for an online workshop on how to Regenerate LA, where we explore how to use native home landscaping to reduce fire risk and capture rainwater to protect against both fire and floods. Register at https://www.lawaterkeeper.org/events/fire-resilient-landscaping-workshop  

Learn more about Los Angeles Waterkeeper: www.lawaterkeeper.org

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2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medalist Coach LaTanya Sheffield to Headline ‘Queens in the Making’ at The Queen Mary

March 10, 2025 By Leave a Comment
LaTanya Sheffield with Jaide Stepter-Baynes (Daughter) at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

The Queen Mary is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated lineup of speakers and hands-on activations for the inaugural “Queens in the Making” summit, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This event goes beyond traditional panel discussions, equipping attendees with interactive experiences and tangible takeaways designed to inspire confidence, professional growth, and financial empowerment. 

The Keynote speaker is renowned three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Coach and Long Beach State University Track & Field Head Coach, LaTanya Sheffield, a trailblazer in sports and mentorship. Sheffield has made history as an elite track athlete, Olympic coach, and mentor to rising stars, most recently guiding Team USA’s women’s track team to a record-breaking 16-medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She is also the founder of Sports Extravaganza, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to youth development, making her a fitting leader for The Queen Mary’s day of empowerment.

Attendees of “Queens in the Making” won’t just hear from leading women, they’ll actively participate in workshops, mentorship sessions, and interactive lessons that will help them implement real strategies for success. Highlights include ‘Financial Power Hour’, led by Sara Parras, Director of Finance, who will provide attendees with a finance one-sheet to help attendees outline personal financial goals and strategies. The session ‘Empowering Through Creativity’, will offer an interactive vision board and affirmation workshop with Riji Raga, Founder of Affirmation Darling, encouraging participants to engage in creative exercises that foster confidence and goal setting. 

In addition to LaTanya Sheffield, Queens in the Making features an inspiring roster of leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are shaping industries and paving the way for future generations. Among the featured speakers are Mary Zendejas, District 1 Councilwoman of Long Beach; Stacey Lewis, CEO & Founder of HR Interrupted; Samantha Mehlinger, Vice President of Communication and Marketing for Visit Long Beach; Kylie Travis and Jacqui Groseth from Casa Romantica and Victoria (Tori) Walker from Victori Solutions PR, among many others.  For the full list of speakers and event details, visit https://www.queenmary.com/seasonal-events.htm. 

The Queens in the Making summit aligns with The Queen Mary’s commitment to fostering community, education, and empowerment, offering a space where women can connect, learn, and be inspired to take the next step in their careers and personal endeavors. Tickets for the summit are $26.50 per person for ages 11 and up and can be purchased at this direct link. 

For more information, upcoming events, programming, and more visit www.queenmary.com/seasonal-events.htm and queenmary.com/whatsondeck, or connect with us on social @TheQueenMary.

Credit: The Queen Mary.

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Mayfield, May 7th Pet of the Week

March 10, 2025 By Leave a Comment
AWWWWW!

“Well, here’s looking at you!” Mayfield would say if he could talk. He doesn’t have to, though, because one of the first things you notice about Mayfield are his eyes — one is marble blue and the other is latte brown. He also has a wintry black-and-white husky coat that the volunteers love to keep brushed and pettable. And does Mayfield love brushing and petting! He wasn’t always like that — he was shy at first, but the volunteers saw the dog he is and brought him out. He’d love to walk on a leash with a special human and cast those beautiful eyes everywhere! Speed the process to adopt Mayfield or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors. Ask for ID#A719434

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Corita Art Center Dedicated to Legacy of Artist & Social Justice Advocate Corita Kent Opens March 8 in Los Angeles

March 2, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Sister Mary Corita pictured with her artworks at Immaculate Heart College, 1965. Corita Art Center, Los Angeles.Corita.org

Corita Art Center (CAC) announces its official opening in the heart of the Los Angeles Arts District on March 8, 2025. This milestone marks a new chapter in bringing the legacy of Corita Kent—a groundbreaking artist, educator, and social justice advocate—into the spotlight. Often referred to as the “Pop-Art Nun,” Corita’s artwork pushed the boundaries of art and social practice. The Center’s independence, new location, programming, and exhibitions are focused on ensuring Corita’s place is embedded in the community and art history.

“Of the few single-artist spaces dedicated to women artists, this marks a significant milestone as Los Angeles welcomes its newest cultural space dedicated to one of its most important artists, Corita Kent. Corita was a pioneering artist who challenged societal norms, and used her creativity to inspire reflection, connection, and change,” said Nellie Scott, Corita Art Center Executive Director. “We are honored to open our doors to serve others at a time when Los Angeles, the nation, and the world need Corita’s artwork, messages, and social practice the most. Our inaugural exhibition is one that Los Angeles has never, until now, experienced—one that inspires new generations to see themselves as artists and changemakers.”

CAC’s opening exhibition, heroes and sheroes, pays homage to important figures that Corita believed inspired and uplifted society. Between 1968 and 1969, Corita produced 29 prints that she identified as “a set of heroes and sheroes.” The series represents a pivotal moment in her artistic journey, created shortly after she took a sabbatical from Immaculate Heart College and subsequently left the order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. While Corita never directly participated in the radical activities associated with many of her contemporaries of the religious left—such as Daniel Berrigan and the Catonsville Nine—the heroes and sheroes artworks capture Corita’s evolving vision and her powerful engagement with the social and political movements of the 60s. The prints address topics such as labor and civil rights, nuclear disarmament, and political assassinations while employing imagery and language from mass media. Notable figures in this series include Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Robert F. Kennedy, and Cesar Chavez.

“The exhibition will debut the full suite of heroes and sheroes in Los Angeles for the first time, highlighting Corita Kent’s powerful use of mass media to address the pressing issues of her era—many of which remain strikingly relevant today,” stated Olivian Cha, CAC Senior Curator. “Designed to engage and inspire a younger generation, the exhibition is also accompanied by a thoughtfully developed curriculum that we hope will foster dialogue and deeper reflection as it tours colleges and universities nationwide.”

Opening Day Details

Corita Art Center will celebrate its opening with various activities, including guided tours of the heroes and sheroes exhibition inspired by Corita’s work. Visitors of all ages are invited to join this momentous occasion as the Center begins its next chapter.

Location: CAC is located at 811 Traction Ave #3a, Los Angeles, CA 90013             Date: March 8, 2025

Days/Hours: Friday, 11 am – 5 pm (reserved for nonprofit and school groups), Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm (reservations required).

Tickets: Admission is free; reservations are required. CAC’s reservation system will be available after January 2025. Donations are welcome to support the Center’s mission corita.org/give.

For more information about Corita Art Center, its programs, and the opening celebrations, please visit corita.org.

Credit:  Corita Art Center.

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 March 8-9: 47th Annual ‘LA Chinatown Firecracker’ Popular Event and Free Expo returns with 5K/10K Race, Kiddie Run, PAW’er Dog Walk & 20/50-Mile Bike Rides

March 2, 2025 By Leave a Comment

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K Fun & Timed Run, 10K Timed Run, 1K Kiddie Run, 2K PAW’er Dog Walk & 17th Annual 20/50-Mile Bike Rides — Celebrating 47 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events takes place over the weekend of March 8-9, 2025, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.


March 8-9 are the new dates for the 2025 Firecracker L.A. Year of the Snake Chinatown events with a choice to participate in-person or virtually. Each registered participant receives a commemorative 2025 Firecracker race bib, exclusive collectible finisher’s medal, limited edition t-shirt (even for registered kids and dogs), goody bag, and much more. In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker post events festival is a two-day expo including exhibitors, beer garden, vendors, activities for children, plenty of live entertainment, and free to the public. The 47th Annual Firecracker runs are approved 2025 USATF Sanctioned Events.


The 47th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is produced by the nonprofit L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee (LACFRC), a group of volunteers who donate their time and energy to organize and stage events and programs promoting healthy lifestyles, fitness, cultural awareness, supports education and encourages community participation. LACFRC continues to give back with proceeds reinvested in the community providing service and programs benefiting elementary schools and local nonprofit organizations.


WHEN:

March 8-9, 2025

• Sat, March 8: 50-mile Bike Ride; 8:00 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park, Glendale, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights (Avoids Pasadena/Altadena due to fires)
• Sat, March 8: 20-mile Bike Ride; 8:20 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park
• Sat, March 8: 2K PAW’er Dog Walk; 9:00 a.m.
• Sun, March 9: 5K Run/Walk; 8:00 a.m. Run / 8:20 a.m. Walk
• Sun, March 9: 10K Run/Walk; 8:20 a.m. Run / 8:40 a.m. Walk
• Sun, March 9: 1K Kiddie Run: 9:00 a.m.; includes Kiddie Fun Zone (Carnival Games, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Arts & Crafts activities, Puppet Shows, and much more…)

WHERE:
Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza
943 N Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles 90012

REGISTRATION: $28 – $65
*All previously registered participants will automatically be transferred to the new dates and no further action is required on your part.
However, if you require any adjustments to your registration, here are the available options:

  • Transfer your current registration to the Virtual event
  • Transfer your current Virtual registration to the in-person event
  • Transfer your current registration to another person
  • Defer your registration to our 2026 Year of the Horse event

You may initiate any of these options by logging into your Run SignUp account and following the instructions found here: Registration Options

If you would like details on the event, please visit L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Events
If you have any questions, please contact us at registration@firecracker10k.org. 

HOW TO REGISTER AND MORE INFORMATION:
• Firecracker L.A. Website: https://firecracker10k.org/
• Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/LAChinatownFirecracker
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefirecracker10k
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firecracker10k/
• Twitter: https://x.com/firecracker10k
• Email: info@firecracker10k.org
• #firecrackerLA; #47years
• L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Trailer/Broll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXnjkQtweFc; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw5h2HgDdCo&authuser=1

Credit: Firecracker L.A.

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Books of the Week of March 1st, 2025

March 2, 2025 By Leave a Comment
MG’s most anticipated: the companion to ALONE by Megan Freeman – AWAY

A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.

After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp. As they cope with the aftermath of having their world upended, they grow curious about the mysterious threat.

And as they begin to investigate, they start to discover that there’s less truth and more cover-up to what they’re being told. Can they get to the root of the conspiracy, expose the bad actors, and bring an end to the upheaval before it’s too late? This is the powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Alone, from award-winning author Megan E. Freeman!  

About the Author:

Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry, and she has been a writer ever since. Her New York Times bestselling novel in verse, ALONE, won the Colorado Book Award, the Illinois, Japan, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Vermont Children’s Book Awards, the High Plains Book Award, is an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and is included on over two dozen “best of” and state reading lists. Megan is also a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and the author of the poetry chapbook Lessons on Sleeping Alone. An award-winning teacher with decades of classroom experience, Megan is nationally recognized for her work leading workshops and speaking to audiences across the country. Megan used to live in northeast Los Angeles, central Ohio, northern Norway, and on Caribbean cruise ships. Now she divides her time between northern Colorado and the Texas Gulf Coast. Visit her online at MeganEFreeman.com.

How Do I Wonder? By Gianna Davy
Illustrations by Brenda Rodriguez
February 18, 2025
The Collective Book Studio
ISBN: 978-1-68555-571-9
$19.95

This spring a new picture book invites children, ages 4-8, to see the world from unique perspectives and embrace curiosity as a path to growth and joy. From the author of No One Owns the Colors, How Do I Wonder? By Gianna Davy, is a beautifully illustrated book combining lyrical text with vivid, inclusive imagery to inspire readers to ask playful yet profound questions like “Do snails view turtles as slow?” and “Why is water wet?” This approach encourages young minds to explore endless possibilities, spark imaginative thinking, and connect to the world in novel ways.

How Do I Wonder? is a treasure trove of prompts and illustrations designed to captivate young readers and spark lifelong curiosity. This enchanting book demonstrates that joy can be found in questions, not just answers, and that a simple “what if” can lead to a world of discovery. She hopes that How Do I Wonder? will inspire curiosity and wonder in everyone who reads it. 

Young children will love this book! It is fun to read and encourages curiosity. I highly recommend it for young children!

About the Author

Gianna is a lifelong dancer, artist, and educator whose career spans performance, teaching, and creative pursuits. Raised in Oakland, CA, she began as a Bay Area ballerina, performing with renowned companies like Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Oakland Ballet, and Robert Moses’ KIN. Her 16-year dance career instilled a belief in the power of play to nurture authenticity and artistry. For over 25 years, she has shared her passion for art and movement with students of all ages and abilities, and as co-founder of the Healdsburg Dance Collective, she promotes community engagement through dance education and performances.

Gianna is the author of the popular children’s book, No One Owns the Colors, a jewelry maker inspired by nature, and a proud mother of two. A graduate of St. Mary’s College with a BA in Performing Arts, Magna Cum Laude, and NYU with an MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Summa Cum Laude, Gianna now combines her diverse expertise to support individuals with complex communication needs through relationship-based therapy. She lives in Northern California with her family, a beehive, two cats, two chickens, and a flourishing garden.

Latinx history with a magical twist in Emma Otheguy’s middle-grade novel COUSINS IN THE TIME OF MAGIC

History is alive with magic. That’s what zany Tía Xia is always telling cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy. Daredevil Jorge couldn’t be more different than his cousins: Camila is a dreamer who adores animals and Siggy is an aspiring influencer who has an exclusive party to attend. And their aunt has many secrets, including a mysterious diamond-encrusted sword that Jorge definitely wasn’t supposed to see. But when the three stumble upon a time portal in their aunt’s yard, they are transported back to 1862, a past filled with wonders—and dangers. To return to the present, they must race to deliver the sword to General Ignacio Zaragoza in time for the historic Battle of Puebla in Mexico: the foundation of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. As their journey to Mexico takes them through the Civil War–era United States, the cousins see just how much US history has been shaped by Latin communities. They must find the power within themselves to make sure things happen as they’re supposed to, without altering the past. Such a fun and engaging read for middle schoolers!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Emma Otheguy is the author of several books for young readers, including the picture books A Sled for Gabo and Martina Has Too Many Tías, the bilingual picture book Martí’s Song for Freedom, and the middle grade novels Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene, Cousins in the Time of Magic, Silver Meadows Summer, and, with Adam Gidwitz, The Madre de Aguas of Cuba, part of the Unicorn Rescue Society series. She lives in New York City.

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this weekly featured book post. Images were also provided. Happy Reading!

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Bandit, Feb. 28th Pet of the Week

March 2, 2025 By Leave a Comment

Wanna make out like a bandit, as a shelter staff member quipped? Then snap up this playful, gentle and polite fellow, aptly named Bandit!Bandit is a 4-year-old Siberian husky who walks beautifully on a leash and afterward spends his time snuggling with people. Bandit would do well as both a family pack member or a solo sweetheart. Meet Bandit, and get ready to get your heart stolen! Speed the process to adopt or foster Bandit or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). Ask for ID#A724562.

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