Guests attending the “From Malibu with Love” Benefit Concert for the Midnight Mission of Los Angeles were treated to an incredible night of killer musical talent. The concert on Friday, March 23, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center started with a set from Ilsey Juber, a newcomer with a great style and unique voice.

The Backyard Restaurant at W Los Angeles-Westwood offers all the amenities of your own backyard; including lush shade trees, patio and swimming pool, but adds the elegance and panache of its serene setting and tantalizing food – an innovative mix of Cal-Fresh American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. In addition to their traditional culinary delights, they are now offering a special new one-of-a-kind Tuscan Brunch.

It seems like people always wait until they take a trip to New York to go to a Broadway Show. But right here in Los Angeles are some of the most wonderful shows to see – especially those you may have missed the first time around!

Some nights are for intimate romance, and some are for pure fun. On this night, we grabbed another couple, Harvey and Barbara, and headed for a lively evening with a traditional Brazilian meal and an energy-filled show.

By Marilyn Anderson & Dennis L. Lanning

An expectant crowd turned out on Thursday night, March 1, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for a momentous occasion in the world of environmental automobiles: The unveiling of Phoenix Motorcars’ new electric SUT. The evening was hosted by six-time Emmy-nominated actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife and co-star of HGTV’s Living with Ed, Rachelle Carson.

‘Twas the night after Valentine’s Day—and what a great night it was! On Thursday, February 15 th, Women & Wine (www.womenwine.com) sponsored a fantastic event at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum.

If the title sounds funny….well, the show is even funnier! Be prepared for three extremely talented and witty ladies telling all—and I do mean “all”—about their voracious appetites, both food-wise and sex-wise.

You have to see the new Adam Sandler and Don Cheedle Movie, Reign over me. I found myself at about 1:00pm yesterday trying to go to a movie and nothing was playing at a decent time that I hadn’t already seen but that. And I really didn’t plan to see an Adam Sandler movie, but was I glad I did.

(Reviewed by Lisa A. Trimarchi)

The menu has a tempting array of appetizers that includes escargots, spring rolls, and sautéed calamari; but a simple name doesn’t convey the complexity of each of these tantalizing dishes.

And it’s all fun and delicious, too! It’s Papa Cristo’s Taverna MY BIG FAT GREEK “FAMILY STYLE DINNER” EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT in Los Angeles. Bring your friends, and bring your appetite!