Also by John Lambert Pearson In this issue, the Courier is pleased to present the first of a multi-part series by Mark Rios, FAIA, FASLA and John Lambert Pearson, ASLA. Rios is founder and Creative Director of RCH Studios, a multi-disciplinary design practice based in Los
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has established Hope @ The Wallis, a resiliency fund to support the organization and arts during the challenges of COVID-19. May 19 also brought the announcement from Artistic Director Paul Crewes that British virtuoso violinist Daniel Hope
Since the Safer at Home orders took effect in March, most restaurants and retail have closed but just like grocery and drug stores, hardware facilities were deemed essential businesses. And, it's a good thing. Forget Whole Foods or CVS, there have been long lines around
On May 11, The Wallis School Partners Program at the The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announced its receipt of a $20,000 grant from the California Arts Council. This annual school program provides a unique opportunity for thousands of students from K-12 schools within
In the current world of COVID-quarantine uncertainty, Beverly Hills resident and WME (William Morris Endeavor) partner Richard Weitz fuses the new reality of virtual Zoom (a video conferencing app), parties as entertainment into a global good deed that gives people something to look forward to
On average, we spend one-third of our life asleep in bed. But since the COVID-19 stay- at-home order took effect, that seems like an underestimate. A comfortable bed is a natural place to retreat after a long day of working from the kitchen table or
The Gagosian gallery in Beverly Hills recently wrapped up an online virtual Art Basel Hong Kong show signaling a new way to view and even buy art, at least for the time being during COVID-19. Works by Georg Baselitz, Jennifer Guidi, Tetsuya Ishida, Jia Aili, Takashi
Before we all started practicing "Safer at Home," American Vanity celebrated the launch of their new science-based luxury CBD skincare brand at the Sunset Tower hotel's penthouse. Guests celebrating this latest beauty break-through included Jamie Chung, Sydney Park, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Briana Evigan, Francia Raisa, Natalie
Universal Pictures presented a special screening of "The Hunt." The thriller stars Hilary Swank who was joined by Betty Gilpin, Damon Lindelof, Ike Barinholtz, Juliette Lewis, Ethan Suplee and Nick Cuse. John Legend brought his artistic abilities to the Beverly Hilton in honor of those who
Visionary Women Honors Jane Fonda. Visionary Women's Third Annual event was held at Studio Beverly Hills on March 5. The L.A. based non-profit celebrated International Women's Day by honoring award-winning actress Jane Fonda with the 2020 Visionary Activist Award. Actress Rosanna Arquette presented Fonda with
