Emerging Artists Spotlight

I was fortunate enough to attend a private viewing, held in an amazing home in the Hollywood Hills, of the works of two very talented artists – Vincent Sandoval III and Fatimah Bey.

RAW LA Presents Magnify

On June 20th RAW Artist will take over Exchange LA for a night filled with art, music, and fashion from a wide variety of local talent. The event will feature independent film screenings, a pop-up gallery showcasing independent visual artists and photographers, fashion shows from up-and-coming designers, live music, performance art, and vendor booths. Tickets are $22 in advance and $30 at the door. Buy yours here and get ready for an amazing evening of fun. - NIN

HAAS Wellness Center Grand Opening

HAAS Wellness Center held its official grand opening on June 7th . The grand event, which was organized by The World Networks, was attended by top beauty, health, and fitness influencers in addition to celebrities and entrepreneurs.

IVAC's Take Action Charity Art Gala

I was fortunate enough to attend IVAC’s Take Action Charity Art Gala. International Victims Action Center is a wonderful non-profit that assists individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.

Take Action Charity Art Gala

On Thursday, May 24th, the International Victims Action Center will host its inaugural “Take Action” fundraiser at the Castelli Art Space. The event—which benefits the victims and survivors of abuse, violence, persecution, and trafficking—will feature a live auction, a fashion show by designer Gary Allen, a special presentation by activist/actor/producer Bazel Baz, beverages from Elite Beverage International Inc, and fantastic tunes by DJ Kilroy Rogers. RSVP by May 17th to Nathalie at Nathalie@victimsabroad.org Castelli Art Space is located at 5428 W. Washington Blvd. L.A. 90016 The benefit starts at 7 p.m. – NIN

The Orb – No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds

Hailing from London, England, The Orb was one of the early visionary bands that dished out some excellent early electronica. The ambient duo—comprised of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlman—is gearing up to release No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds, which is another great addition to The Orb catalog.

The English Beat – Here We Go Love

Four years ago Dave Wakeling and co launched a campaign to fund their next album and now it’s time for its release. Here We Go Love is the first Beat album featuring Wakeling since 1982.

Manic Street Preachers – Resistance is Futile

Resistance Is Futile is Manic Street Preachers’ 13th release in their impressive 31 year career. It’s been four years since the trio’s last studio release, and their latest made its UK debut at #2 on the on the charts.

Stolar – Raw Emotions

New York based singer-songwriter, Stolar, has released a series of EPs titled Raw Emotions. The artist's goal is to put out two singles each month for a year where each month is tied to a different emotion and the songs, photos, and artist collaborations are inspired by those specific emotions.

The Nectars – Sci-Fi Television

Listen up y’all there’s a new band in town and they are called The Nectars. Hailing from the suburbs of New Jersey the four piece features Jon Paul (bass/vocals), Mike Montalbano (drums/vocals), Michael Baron (guitar/vocals) and Jessica Kenny (vocals).

Mother’s Day Special At ICJUK

Want to treat mom to something fabulous this Mother’s Day? Then visit ICJUK.com and browse through all of Claire Jane’s amazing creations like these exclusive handmade tote bags. You’ll also get 20% off with coupon code TOUR20.

Or, purchase a bracelet from ClaireJaneArt and receive an animal print scarf in addition to $10 off with coupon code MOM10 at checkout. Happy Shopping!

NOLA Fashion Week Top Design Competition

New Orleans Fashion Week celebrated its 8th season this past March with a series of Fashion Shows, industry networking opportunities, vendor shopping, and a Fashion Career Day. One of the highlights of the week- long event was the Top Design Competition, where 10 up-and-coming young designers vied for the opportunity to kick start their career and be named as New Orleans Fashion Week’s Top Emerging Designer.

KBD Studio At Burbank Art Festival

KBD Studio is kicking off the Festival Season this weekend at the Burbank Art Festival.  The festive event will showcase a variety of art including painting, photography, woodwork, sculpting, jewelry, ceramics, street painting and more. You can catch KBD at Space 68. Mention this post and receive $5 off any KBD purchase over $20. Admission is free, so stop by 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Click here for more info. Happy Shopping– NIN

Sue Wong FW18

Everything Sue Wong does is larger than life and tonight was no exception. During Art Hearts Fashion Week, The International fashion designer delivered a retrospective fashion show on a grand scale. The event featured a masterful 67 piece archival haute couture collection that showcased Wong’s most exquisite work and lasted close to an hour.

Art Hearts Fashion LAFW FW18

Serving as voice for artistic and cutting edge designers, Art Hearts Fashion celebrated its 10th season during Los Angeles Fashion Week. The week-long event, which featured local and international designers, was held at the MacArthur - a venue that provided the perfect setting for the art gallery and reception lounge.