Day in and day out it seems that men and women face the challenge of finding great fashion that is comfortable and versatile. Yet many people shop based on a different factor – what will mask underarm sweat.
(Written by Elana Pruitt)
The two books below helped me put a face to a country I had only envisioned politically and, of course, negatively. However, reading Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns has enabled me to humanize this country. In the midst of all the turmoil in Afghanistan, there is still living…and loving…just as in any other country.
(By Lee L. Peoples)
After reading Paulina Porizkova’s novel, A Model Summer , I find it difficult to enjoy, as I previously did, the innocent-looking faces of the young models I encounter in the magazines and elsewhere; for fiction as we very well know is based on fact, and I shudder at the fact that to become a top model, young people often endure terrible trials and temptations.
(Reviewed By Lee L. Peoples)
When it comes to the holiday season, I immediately conjure up images of spending time with my family lighting the Chanukah candles, staying cozy indoors, and baking yummy chocolate brownies for my pals at work.
(Written by Elana Pruitt)
Christmas is the season where we’re under the gun to get things done quickly, and as the Target commercial so eloquently and beautifully sings, “Counting down, counting down.” In other words, hurry up! Buy those presents, shop, shop, shop. Don’t miss that deadline of Christmas Day.
(Written by Lisa Trimarchi)
Elina Katsioula-Beall is a certified kitchen designer and brings her classical Greek heritage and her set design experience to kitchen design. Elina received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Painting from the Athens Polytechnic Institute. And in the same way she designs spaces for characters of theatrical plays and films.
Lauren Wood is a world-renowned songwriter, recording artist, musician, producer, and voice-over artist. She is best known for her hit song “Fallen,” which was featured in the movie/soundtrack Pretty Woman, and sold over 17 million copies. She is also known for her top 3 hit duet with Michael McDonald, “Please Don’t Leave,” released through Warner Brothers Records.
Odalys Nanin is the founder and producing artistic director of Macha Theatre and Films. She has appeared in soap operas, series, T.V. commercials, and at least 30 theatre productions in New York and Los Angeles. Nanin has a stellar reputation for writing, directing, and producing theatre in Los Angeles. She has also received three Drama-Logue Theatre Awards for direction, performance, and production of Vargas Llosa’s “La Chunga.” “Skin of Honey” is the fifth play she has written, and she produced it in 2007.
Gina Villalobos has performed on countless stages throughout the world. Her songs appear simple, but don’t let that fool you. There are far-reaching meanings hidden behind her lyrics. Her voice borders on tough, yet tender, at times. And after a few listens, you can’t help but read between the lines. As a live performer, she is a treat—there is a polished difference between her actual recordings, but that is all. I appreciate a good raw live performance, and I appreciate a well engineered recording. Gina delivers both with her arsenal of CDs: Tiles Away, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pony, Beg From Me, etc..
Interview with Justin Jouvenal – Communications Director
Most independent artists struggle with getting exposure like radio airplay, mass distrrbution, etc. And unless they are signed to a big label, rarely do the masses hear about them at all. Sure, with MySpace and CD Baby and the plethora of digital distributors like iTUNES, the playing field hasn’t capsized, and these musicians do have their small fan base. But will the playing field for Indie artists ever rival that of the signed artist on a major label? Will the Madonnas and Beyonces of the independent world ever reach the fame they so justly deserve?
