Arts & Entertainment

Visions in Light: Windows on The Wallis Open Now

The City of Beverly Hills and Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have teamed up with TZ Projects to launch “Visions in Light: Windows on The Wallis.”

FEATURE INTERVIEW – RINGO STARR – A Rare Conversation

I send peace and love to everyone having a hard time or feeling lonely. It is a tough time, but we all have to get through this together.

Beverly Hills High School Livestreams “Hamlet”

Senior Max Love told the Courier he has “studied Shakespeare for three years in anticipation of playing his dream role,” the lead in Hamlet.

Beverly Hills’ Best Bakeries for Holiday Cakes and Pies

Who doesn’t love a colorful, bite-size French confection?

Visions in Light: Windows on The Wallis Opens Nov. 19

The show is part of the Embrace & Celebrate Culture initiative, a new Citywide inter-Commission collaboration to celebrate diversity and create a greater culture of inclusion, equity and belonging in the City of Beverly Hills.

Vintage Clothing in High Demand in Beverly Hills

“People don’t have anywhere to go, but it’s still an investment,” she told the Courier. 

Beverly Hills Announces New Inter-Commission Collaborative

Arts & Culture Commissioner Deborah Frank pointed out the groundbreaking nature of the new collaboration.

Halloween Events and Safety: Drive-Thru or Drive-In

To add more intrigue, the trail was specifically selected by producer, director and actress Amber Benson, known for her portrayal of Tara Maclay on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

New Mural Brightens Up Beverly Hills

Hoogveld created the mural this week in approximately five days.

Beverly Hills Small Businesses Are Resilient

“We are trying to survive but we only have room for seven tables outside,” owner Saeyoung (aka Sara) told the Courier. 

Beverly Hills Art Show Goes Virtual

“The beloved Beverly Hills Art Show is a community favorite that has drawn crowds of 40,000 over the two-day weekend, pre-COVID-19.

Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds

“Our 26th Annual Gala Celebration was our most successful gala to date,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges.

Fashion-Themed Holiday Décor Proposed for Rodeo Drive

“If you are a fan of fashion and appreciate glamour, this allows you to dream and be anywhere you want to be,” she said.

Beverly Hills Courier Fall Fashion Style Magazine

The Courier’s Fall Fashion Style Magazine features exclusive interviews and fashion previews, trends from the (virtual) N.Y. runways, insights from L.A.’s hottest stylists and more.

Fashion Forward

Red Carpets, press junkets, award shows and production schedules have all changed. But, fashion abides. The Courier spoke to two of the town’s hottest stylists about trends, predictions and adapting to the new normal. 

A Fashion Phenom in Beverly Hills

From Compton to Couture. From learning in sweat shops to presenting on the biggest Fashion Week runways around the world, Johana Hernandez is a Latinx millennial sensation.

Exercise, Wellness and Pampering has Taken to the Rooftops

You can also arrange a class with Natural Pilates of Brentwood who has set up their outdoor studio in the parking lot with tents. “It’s a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere that their clients and our guests have really enjoyed,” Clark told the Courier. “They are also hosting a yoga retreat in October.”

On the Roof in Beverly Hills and Beyond

If smokey mezcal margaritas are on your mind, and you like the idea of cocktails that give back, Madre Oaxacan & Mezcaleria (with three locations in L.A., including West Hollywood), will be in residence at Terra every Thursday in September.  The rooftop lounge at Eataly Westfield Century City, is serving three of Madre’s most popular cocktails to go along with the restaurant’s Italian fare from 5-9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from each drink sold will be donated to Restaurants Care, which provides financial relief to restaurant workers all across California. 

Labor Day – New in Beverly Hills and Beyond

Michelin-star Chef Brendan Collins of Fia in Santa Monica has gone back to his British roots with Market Tavern at the Original Farmers Market.

Beverly Hills Pivots to Parklets and Hotel Offices

The hotel sees this as a stepping-stone solution. “We certainly hope that we can all return to more ‘normal’ operations sooner rather than later, but if the need for this service remains, we are here to provide it,” added Velasquez.

Zoom and Micro-Weddings, Beverly Hills Style

For Jason Rhee, owner of the Rheefined Company based in Los Angeles, “A micro-wedding does not have to be a micro-effort. This is the best opportunity for you to be really personal without having the concern of who will you offend or have to courtesy invite,” Rhee told the Courier.

Beverly Hills High Student Wins Beauty Pageant

Beverly Hills High School student Alana Morgan was crowned Miss California Teen USA on Aug. 9.

George Christy 1927-2020

Philanthropist Wendy Goldberg, told the Courier that Christy “had one of the brightest, clearest minds of anybody I’ve ever known.

Getaway for a Day, Close to Beverly Hills

If you’re craving a more urban atmosphere, missed during your annual culture trip to New York, downtown L.A. has new skyline offerings.

New Outdoor Dining Concepts in Beverly Hills and Beyond

In collaboration with Nocking Point Wines, Malin also launched Getaway Rosé on Aug. 1, an all-day wine for summer picnics, relaxing poolside, or simply dreaming of your next getaway.

Taking Care of Your Back During the COVID-19 Crisis

Quick fixes include setting up a high bar area or stack of books at home so you can stand while working on your laptop. “You just have to think outside the box when you’re at home since it’s not healthy to sit all day,” said Perry.

Concerts on Canon and Greystone Performances Available on BHTV Channel 10

In addition to “Concerts on Canon,” a new performance series is emanating from the recently restored 1928 historic Greystone Theatre at Greystone Mansion & Gardens.

Picnicking in Beverly Hills and Beyond

If a drive up the coast sounds more appealing, the dog-friendly Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu near the county line is about 28 miles from Santa Monica. The area is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is first-come, first served unless you make a reservation for a campground spot.

California Dreaming

California is blessed with this history of garden influences that allow us to mix and match as needed, along with a climate that has welcomed an influx of plant species from around the globe.

The Health Scene: Nourishing Meal Delivery Services

“People like to cook at home but during this pandemic, people just want to keep it easy and have healthy food come to them,” said Arellanes. 

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Announces Six New Trustees

“We are thrilled to welcome these six remarkable leaders to our board of trustees,” said Ron Meyer, board chair and vice chairman of NBCUniversal.

Virtual Programming Draws Audiences to The Wallis During COVID-19

Directed by Joel Zwick, Felder’s dramatic journey into the great German composer’s life will include a bounty of music by Ludwig van Beethoven, including excerpts from “Moonlight Sonata.”

Beverly Hills Loses One of its Own: Carl Reiner Dies at 98

One Beverly Hills Launches Application Process

At the turn of the 20th century, the tract that is now the dynamic corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards was farmland. In the early 1920s, it housed a nursery that supplied the palm trees and other vegetation that eventually created the City landscape. 

Plant Names Are Long, But Full of Spirit

Rodeo Drive Launches Historic Podcast

Mind Body and Soil — Improving Your Life Through the Garden

What Does Your Garden Want To Be When It Grows Up?

The Wallis Announces Artist-in-Residence

Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement On the Rise

The Wallis Receives California Arts Council Grant

Celebrities Zoom for Good in Beverly Hills

Create a Bedroom Oasis During the COVID-19 Crisis

Galleries and Museums Go Virtual

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One Night Only: Al Pacino at The Wallis

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Independent Spirit Awards

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Webster Opens at Beverly Center

The Future is Perfect in Trousdale

Martyn Lawrence Bullard Puts His Stamp on Hollywood History

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Louis Vuitton Partners with Frieze for House’s Objets Nomades

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gears up for December Opening

Vanity Fair After Party and Backstage at the Oscars

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Betty Boop Book Launch at Via Alloro

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G’Day USA Benefit at Beverly Wilshire

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An Art Advisor’s Guide to Art Fairs

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Golden Globes Red Carpet

Mural Unveiling Set for Jan. 12

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Living the Luxe Life With Efrem Harkham

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American Ballet Theatre

“Entanglements” Now on View at Marc Selwyn Fine Art

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From Motown Legends to WildAid Heroes, Comedy Gold and New Rooftops on Sunset

More from the Courier’s Nov. 12 Launch Party

Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem Leads Visionary Women Salon

The Beverly Hills Courier and Style Magazine Launch Party at The Wallis Annenberg Center for The Performing Arts.

WALLIS ANNENBERG A Rare Conversation With Our Community Builder and Visionary

“If (my father) were sitting here now, he’d probably say: make sure you don’t do it the way I did. Do it your own way. And I think that’s right.”

Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Luncheon Honors Cindy Crawford and Elyse Walker

Can Fire Safety be Beautiful?

Gagosian’s Latest Exhibition Highlights Tectonic Disruption From Artist Tatiana Trouvé

Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace and Love’ Sculpture Dedication is Saturday in Beverly Hills

Rebels With a Cause Gala

UTA Artist Space in Beverly Hills Debuts a Dark Fantasy

amfAR Gala at Milk Studios

Michelle Stuart Highlights Extinction at Marc Selwyn Fine Art

Veuve Clicquot Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Polo Classic in Los Angeles

The AllBright Opens Private Club on Melrose Place

Beverly Hills ArtSHOW Returns To Beverly Gardens Park This Month

Emmy Parties: Before and After the Emmy Awards

Audi Emmy Party

At The Virginia Robinson Gardens

Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Event Celebrates 10th Year with UCLA Bash

Farrah Fawcett Foundation Holds Tex-Mex Fiesta at the Annenberg

The Taste Celebrates a Decade of Dining on the Paramount Backlot

Life is Beautiful: Mr. Brainwash Sculptures Remain after BOLD

Summer in the City: Best of BOLD and Beyond

BODYTRAFFIC Returns to The Wallis This Month For Three-Night Run Of Cutting-Edge Dance Choreography