Rose Di Benedetto
Carved at Descanso Gardens- A Spooky Fun Time
La Cañada Flintridge, CA- It is the most wonderful time of the year! For me, Halloween and the month of October is my favorite time of the year. There is something about this time of year that really gets me excited. Maybe it’s the air getting…
Magic is Back Under the Stars At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- On September 17, 2021, the Hollywood Bowl welcomed muggles, witches, and wizards from across the land for the viewing of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, the sixth movie in the Harry Potter Franchise. The one thing that makes the Harry Potter movies…
The Hollywood Bowl’s Annual Presentation of “Sound of Music” Stirs Emotions
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl was alive with music and song once more. The Sound of Music -Sing-Along, a fan favorite, returned for a triumph and engaging performance. Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” has always been one of my favorite musicals. Every year…
Tiki Oasis: 20 years of fun under the Sun
SAN DIEGO, CA- This past July San Diego was the hub of the Tiki lifestyle as guests to the 5-day event donned on their best tiki attire and grabbed a delicious rum-filled cocktail. Tiki Oasis has been doing events for 20 years, but the tiki…
Ramin Djawadi Brings Game of Thrones To Life At the Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience concluded its spectacular tour for 2019 at the Hollywood Bowl. The series based on the books A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin had the audience captivated and mesmerized for 8 seasons. The…
Michael Bublé back and better than ever: bringing a modern twist to vintage crooning
LOS ANGELES, CA- Michael Bublé is back and better than ever. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in Los Angeles at the Staples Center earlier in April. Of course, this concert tour is extra special as back in 2016 Bublé decided to step…
Bush and Live Rock out at the Roxy: Kicking off the ALTimit Tour
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The ALTimate Tour featuring Bush, Live, and Our Lady Peace will be touring around the nation this summer and if that isn’t a sign the 90s are back. I don’t know what else is. The nostalgia of the 90s is everywhere you look…
A Diamond in a Rhinestone World: The Costumes of Dolly Parton dazzles at the Grammy Museum
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Grammy Museum’s newest exhibit “A Diamond in A Rhinestone World: The Costumes of Dolly Parton” is beyond dazzling. The exhibit opens February 5, 2019 and runs until March 17, 2019. Whether you have been a long time Dolly Parton fan like…
“Los Angeles is a vibrant city with culture and nature.”
LOS ANGELES, CA- This is (Not) L.A.: An Insider’s Take On the Real Los Angeles tears apart all the stereotypes and myths of Los Angeles with well researched informative facts and a sprinkle and dash of humor and wit. This book was a breath of fresh…
Fabulous Television Costumes On Display In Advance Of The 70th Annual Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES, CA – The 70th Annual Emmy Awards will take place on September 17, 2018, broadcasted on NBC. The best of Television will be honored for outstanding achievement. One category that I absolutely love to follow are those nominate for costume design, whether period…