In a culture increasingly shaped by fragmentation and impermanence, Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup’s Moving Memory Project offers a necessary countercurrent: a living archive of memory, movement, and transformation. Returning to New York City on June 6 and 7, 2025, this two-night engagement unfolds at Broadway Presbyterian Church (601 W 114th Street) […]
Tailored for Glory: Black Design Collective Redefines Fashion in 2025
The Black Design Collective (BDC) is shaping the narrative of modern fashion. From a historic Oscar win to a commanding presence at the 2025 Met Gala, BDC members and collaborators are rewriting the rules of luxury, artistry, and cultural relevance—one stitch at a time. A Met Gala Takeover: Style with […]
Breaking Barriers and Rewriting the Narrative: Kaylene Peoples Is the Force Changing Jazz and Publishing
By Sean McKenzie, Special to AGENDA Magazine When you think of powerhouses in the arts who move seamlessly from the orchestra pit to the editor’s desk—whose careers are defined by both virtuosity and vision—one name keeps rising to the top: Kaylene Peoples. With her recent cover feature in LA Lifestyle […]
AGENDA Magazine Ranked Top 5 by Feedspot—Here’s What That Means to Me
2024 was a year of recognition for AGENDA — and I Almost Missed It! I just discovered something incredible… and I can’t believe I missed it! Back in June 2024, AGENDA—my first publication—was named one of Feedspot.com’s Top 10 out of the Top 20 Print Magazines & Publications. It was […]
“Sinners” and the Deep Haunt of Heritage: Ryan Coogler’s Bold Reimagining of Horror
Let’s get one thing straight: this obsession started with the March 2025 issue of GQ. That magazine cover stopped me cold—Michael B. Jordan eerily staring back at me, and I thought, Wait, he’s in Sinners? I had no idea. That moment alone pushed me to see the movie. I’d heard […]
The Life List Review: Netflix’s 2025 Indie Gem Delivers Heartfelt Storytelling
The Life List is one of those films that sneaks up on you. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but the trailer had me hooked—the moment the will was being read, I knew something deeper was unfolding. The story follows Rae Colton, a young woman who’s thrown into […]
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – A Cracking Good Caper with a Right Villainous Penguin
I have been a fan of Wallace & Gromit since their first films. The quirky inventor and his ever-intelligent canine companion—what’s not to love? These Claymation masterpieces have always delivered delightfully daft inventions, mischief, and good old-fashioned British wit. But this newest release? Well, it takes the biscuit! A recurring […]
“One for My Baby” Musical in NOHO—Lana Gordon & Scott Thompson Discuss Broadway Brilliance
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, All Roads Theater Company premiered the musical One for My Baby at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, starring Broadway legends Lana Gordon and Luba Mason. For two hours, the cast captivated the audience with a classic musical experience featuring 24 Harold Arlen songs […]
Review: Back in Action (2025) – A Thrilling, Hilarious Spy Romp
Netflix’s Back in Action is a high-energy action-comedy that delivers on all fronts—thrills, humor, and a surprising dose of heart. Starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, the film marks Diaz’s return to the big screen after a decade-long hiatus. Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) and produced by Netflix Studios, […]
Michael Paulo & Dave Koz Host LA Fire Jam Benefit Concert
“With the love and support from all the musicians, volunteers, silent and live donations, patrons, sponsors, staging, stage production, marketing, great friends, and family, we were able to raise over $180K. It was a beautiful day filled with great music and love in the air,” Terri Paulo commented. On Sunday, […]









