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The Art of Connecting: Finding Your Tribe in LA’s Event Scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

Going out in Los Angeles is an art form. It’s a big city, in every way. So how do smart Angelenos make sense of the chaos? What platforms are they using, and how are they making the most of life right now?A sophisticated strategy is the only way to go out in LA – there’s too much going on for a scattergun approach. What you need is so much more than a guide to going out. What you need is a means of cultivating the right connections when you get there. Ideally, even before you get there.THE GUIDESIRL is one such guide. IRL is a platform – short for ‘In Real Life’ – designed specifically to help outgoing folks in Los Angeles and beyond connect seamlessly around shared interests. So there’s events, such as standup comedy and music concerts, but also the potential to link up with the right community around the event. More on that in a moment.Eventbrite is an OG ticketing platform that’s been transitioning into curation and promotion – everything from beer fests to underground jazz sessi...

Top 10 Industry Disruptors to Follow in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

#1 – Steve SchofieldSteve Schofield is a highly accomplished individual, boasting a multi-faceted career that has spanned numerous decades in various industries. Among the entities that Steve’s been involved in, he acts as the head and visionary behind three diverse ventures — Zoic Studios, Modop Digital & Films, and Schofield’s Flowers, and holds the prestigious titles of President, Chief Creative Officer, and Founder, respectively. Of the three companies, Schofield’s Flowers holds a particularly intriguing history, as it represents a revival of a family brand that was established initially as a flower shop in 1896. The flower shop was renowned for its exceptional services, catering to an elite clientele of its era’s top celebrities, mobsters, and athletes, and was even the site of Dean O’Banion’s killing by Al Capone. Today, Schofield’s Flowers continues to operate with the same level of distinction, its mission to assist brands in thriving ...

Rap Legend Kurupt of “Tha Dogg Pound” Joins Lil Pimpin & Luckie Mazi on  “Gotta Get It”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

“Gotta Get It” is a syncopation of west coast lyrics, midwest sound, east coast flow and dirty southern bounce. After premiering on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Ryan Show FM” listeners of the show crowned the single the best of the “2022 West Coast Marathon”.Luckie Mazi also known as “The Greatest Promoter on Earth” is a seasoned entertainment industry professional hailing from the Windy City. While traveling the country as an upcoming artist, Luckie learned the business from the late long-time music veteran and record promoter DeWayne Holmes. After nearly a decade of working alongside Mr. Holmes and major record labels including Interscope, Capitol and J Records, Luckie decided to move to Las Vegas.It was in “Sin City” that Luckie partnered up with west coast staple Lil Pimpin of DPG. The duo presented the idea of a potential collaboration to hip hop legend Kurupt. After hearing the track the icon proceede...

Bay Area arts, 8 shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

There are a lot of great shows to see in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. Here is a partial rundown.Classical picks: ‘La Boheme,’ Frederica Von StadeA traveling “Boheme,” a cello quintet, and Frederica Von Stade at Kohl Mansion are three of this week’s premier classical events.“Boheme Out of the Box”: Attention, opera lovers — “La Boheme” may be coming your way. In the coming weeks, San Francisco Opera’s new initiative will bring Puccini’s opera to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area. Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, who recently staged a dynamic “Falstaff” at Opera San Jose, this condensed, family-friendly “Boheme” includes S.F. Opera Adler fellows and guest artists in a traveling caravan, with afternoon and evening performances in Alameda, South San Francisco, Los Gatos, and Dublin. Details: Friday through April 2; free; more information at sfopera.com.Five Cellos at Gold Coast: The Gold Coast Chamber Players welcome the Sakura Cello Quintet in a wide-r...

First listen: Lauren Daigle delivers gorgeous first single from new album

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

Lauren Daigle fans has released the first single from her upcoming studio album.It’s called “Thank God I Do” and, well, it’s absolutely amazing.Of course, that’s pretty much what fans have come to expect from this immensely talented singer-songwriter, who is known for the platinum-plus singles “You Say,” “Rescue” and “Look Up Child” and many other winning songs.“Thank You God” was released today (May 8) and immediately went into heavy rotation on contemporary Christian music station K-LOVE.The song definitely should get fans even more excited about hearing the rest of Daigle’s upcoming fourth full-length studio effort, which follows the chart-topping “Look Up Child” album from 2018.“This is my most precious project,” Daigle reportedly said in a news release. “It’s got fun moments, solemn moments, extrovert moments and introvert moments. And I’m just thrilled about taking my songwriting fu...

Photos: Bay Area mansion seen in ‘The Princess Diaries’ and owned by ex-owner of SF Giants selling for $8.9 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairytale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million, reports Mansion Global.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) The house appeared as the façade of the high school attended by actress Anne Hathaway’s character, who discovers her royal lineage in the 2001 film, according to the report.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography)&n...

Map: How much rain will you get in the upcoming California storm? Search your address to find out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

Another atmospheric river is expected to slam into California this week, bringing several inches of rain to the Bay Area and several feet of fresh snow to parts of the California Sierra.Winter storm, power outage and wet weather driving tipsReady for a power outage? 5 things you probably forgot to doHere are tips for driving on wet roads from our Mr. RoadshowAnd here are Mr. Roadshow’s tips for driving in snowHow to sign up for flood and other alerts in your neighborhoodWatch how to use sandbags, plastic and plywood to protect your home from floodingLatest Bay Area weather coverageThe forecasted downpour will further alleviate drought conditions, which now effect less than half the Golden State.But if you’re racing to fix a leaky roof or clear out your storm drains, you may wonder how much rain is forecast near you in the next three days?Below is an interactive map that shows the total forecast rainfall for the next 72 hours. Click the map to get rainfall estimates where you ...

NL Industries: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — NL Industries Inc. (NL) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $6.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents.The chemical and components holding company posted revenue of $40 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $33.8 million, or 69 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $166.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NLSource

Women’s Conference Tournament Glances

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

Times EST (through March 11)Times EDT (March 12)America East ConferenceAt Higher-Seeded SchoolsFirst RoundWednesday, March 1Vermont 56, Bryant 49UMBC 82, NJIT 71Albany (NY) 59, Mass.-Lowell 51Maine 64, Binghamton 54SemifinalsSunday, March 5Vermont 75, UMBC 63Albany (NY) 72, Maine 64ChampionshipFriday, March 10Vermont vs. Albany (NY), 5 p.m.American Athletic ConferenceAt Dickies ArenaFort Worth, TexasFirst RoundMonday, March 6Wichita St. 71, Temple 61UCF 69, Tulsa 53Tulane 61, Cincinnati 52QuarterfinalsTuesday, March 7Wichita St. 65, South Florida 53Houston 52, SMU 33Memphis 48, UCF 46East Carolina 69, Tulane 58SemifinalsWednesday, March 8Houston vs. Wichita St., 5 p.m.Memphis vs. East Carolina, 7 p.m.ChampionshipThursday, March 9Houston-Wichita St.-winner vs. Memphis-East Carolina-winner, 9 p.m.Atlantic 10 ConferenceAt Chase FieldhouseWilmington, Del.First RoundWednesday, March 1Dayton 67, VCU 61Duquesne 58, Loyola Chicago 57Davidson 70, St. Bonaventure 51Second RoundThursday, March...

Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:52 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The theme park parent company of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name.Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday the division of Comcast NBCUniversal was changing its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the breadth of its offerings in Orlando, Florida, Southern California, Japan, China and other locations.The company recently announced it was building a new park geared toward young children in Frisco, Texas, and a Las Vegas-based immersive horror entertainment experience based on Universal’s classic horror films.“Universal Destinations & Experiences aligns with our aspiration to be the destination of choice in the markets where we are today and the markets we enter in the future,” said Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences.Source