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Social Culture
Luna Mae, our dazzling crush of the week, comes to you from Santa Cruz, California and we couldn’t be more stoked to share with you about this beautiful soul! Photo by Lauren Marrone Luna Mae began her dancing career when she started hooping back in 2011. She soon after began incorporating fire with hooping and her […]
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East Coast
Referring to themselves as an ‘NYC brasshouse trio’, Too Many Zooz implies just that – a fresh instrumental sound that transcends you to an exotic location, partying amongst your favorite animal and human friends alike. Consisting of trumpeter Matt Doe, baritone saxophonist Leo P, and drummer David ‘King of Sludge’ Parks, the three talented forces met at […]
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Art
Matt Leines is your new favorite artist that you’ve finally discovered. No need to thank us, because his work being in your life alone is plenty of gratitude for us. Viewing Leines’ art is like peering into the life behind the image, yet never understanding the complete story. This creates an interesting and fresh experience […]
Social Culture
Since October 2014 I have been following Ferguson solidarity protests in Oregon. I’ve witnessed first hand the painful and glorious journey of the activism that #BlackLivesMatter protesters are dealing with in this movement. In January I interviewed Teressa Raiford, lead organizer with Oregon’s most politically active organization, Don’t Shoot Portland. Teressa gave a brief story […]
Festival Coverage
As if you needed a reason to travel beyond the states this coming year, Envision Festival has returned once again with an impeccably curated line-up designed to open your mind, body, and soul in one of the world’s most pristine destinations; Uvita, Costa Rica. It’s no wonder Envision has been cherished as one of the best […]
Festival Coverage
There’s no better pairing than live music for a charitable cause, but with Hoppy Holidays upon us, we’re more than excited to add craft beer to that list as well. Hoppy Holidays, which will be taking place at the Fillmore Auditorium this Saturday on December 5th, will host more than 30 local craft breweries, silent […]
Midwest
Warning, some images are NSFW! With a title that says it all, I was immediately intrigued by Museum of Contemporary Art‘s latest exhibit – Marilyn Minter’s Pretty/Dirty. I watched as museum visitors walked from room to room, some with complete looks of shock upon seeing the art on the walls they’d just closed themselves in. […]
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Social Culture
A city filled with a plethora of titillating sensory delights, the districts of Shibuya and Shinjuku are among the great wonders of the world in our eyes. Cafes with robotic servers, mechanical ponies and racy lights will have your head spinning within seconds of taking your first steps into the city. Tokyo is on our […]
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Simple, metallic statement piece are what we’re all about. Our latest Woman Crush Wednesday has stolen our dreams and made a jewelry line all about it. Drew Ginsberg of Dylanex designs some of the most incredible jewelry we’ve laid eyes on, from her large necklaces to her intricate chain bracelets and stack-able rings, there is […]
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Art
The cynical candor that lies behind Texts From Your Existentialist is a true addiction – the snarky Instagram account combines contemporary art and self-pity in the most beautiful ways, and we can’t get enough.This account will have you doubled over laughing while simultaneously brushing up on your Nietzsche. Meet your new favorite IG account.