From the moment of meeting fifty-nine-year-old retired FBI agent Brigid Quinn, I found myself holding my breath and sitting on the edge of my seat, fearing for her reputation as well as for her life as she covers up an accidental killing of HER POTENTIAL MOLESTER.

The MOMENT, published 2011, is a story of love and betrayal. One moment all is well; the next everything hangs in the balance. Protagonist Thomas Nesbitt is a writer of travel books.

The second in his trilogy—the first, Advent, was reviewed in Agenda’s last issue—Anarchy opens in British Columbia Canada, where strange things are happening.

I used to cry sometimes when it was time for my mom to pick me up from a friend’s party. I remember her saying, “Honey, there are going to be more parties. If you had fun, there’s nothing to be sad about!” At the time, however, at 6 or 7 years old, it was difficult to see even beyond the next day! “But how do you know?” I would often say amidst my blubbering cries and arms sternly crossed across my chest, head looking down.

December 1st marked World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people throughout the world to come forward and unite in the fight against HIV, showing support for people living with HIV as well as commemorating people who have died from AIDS. World AIDS Day was first held in 1988 and has been regarded as the first ever global health day.

A night at Avalon Hollywood for a Project Ethos event always provides a multi-sensory experience for attendees. It’s a unique time and space during LA Fashion Week where all types, all guests—fashion, art, and music enthusiasts—have a chance to please their passions while being exposed to something new.

Sue Wong’s “Jazz Babies” collection for Spring 2014 continued the Gatsby-inspired 1920s theme from her impressive fall 2013 collection. Wong raised the bar and took it up a few notches with stunning headpieces paired with her usual great mix of short and long styles.

Mike Vensel seamlessly merged art and fashion into his Spring 2014 installation, as he presents a new way of looking at fashion, not only as unique art pieces, but also as new pieces of an ever-evolving, permanent collection, created with an eco-conscious mind-set. The 28 looks, focused around three colors – white, black, and navy – showcased his trademark architectural draping and pared-down simplicity that one has come to expect over the last seven years.

Constantin Brancusi, is often regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th Century and one of the greatest founders of modern abstract sculpture.

Two American artists showing in neighboring galleries in Los Angeles present unique views of color and of a fantastic world peopled by familiar, yet strange creatures.