USC Film Student Not A Wonder Child, But Not Far Off

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, cinema, Film, hollywood, Los Angeles, movies, Southern California, USC

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USC has one of the best cinema schools in the entire world. But did you know that one of this year's freshman students has already directed a feature film?

12-Step Yoga: Helping Addicts Heal

Comments (0) | AA, addiction, alcoholism, Cliffside Malibu, Health, Health, rehabilitation, Southern California, workout, yoga

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Brian Hyman practicing yoga (Tai Kerbs)

The practice is helping recovering addicts be healthy and mindful.

The Happiest Oyster Of Them All: The Jolly Oyster

Comments (0) | Baja, California, Food, Foodie, LA Eats, Oyster, South Bay, Southern California, torrance, Ventura

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

A selection of oysters from The Jolly Oyster in Torrance.

A local oyster restaurant delivers quality and freshness.

When Veterans Serve... Behind Bars

Comments (0) | California, California, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, incarceration, jail, prison, ptsd, san diego, Self Improvement, veterans, Vista, war, yoga

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Veteran inmates practicing yoga (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

Prison and yoga may seem an unlikely fit, but in the Vista Detention Center yoga is changing the lives of several veterans.

Yoga For Cancer, More Than An Exercise

Comments (2) | California, cancer, healing, Health, Health, Recovery, san diego, Sarah Cannon, yoga

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Jean DiCarlo-Wagner Posing On The Beach (Jean DiCarlo-Wagner/Facebook)

Since the ripe young age of 21, Jean DiCarlo-Wagner knew she wanted to be a teacher. Little did she know that her career choice would later become a meaningful outlet for hundreds diagnosed with cancer.

Why Fitness Nutrition Is Trying To Be Greener and Cleaner

Comments (0) | Crossfit, exercise, FitExpo, FitExpo LA, fitness, Health, Health, Lifting, protein

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

The 2015 FitExpo L.A. showcased natural nutrition in the wake of supplement controversy (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

When athletes test positive for doping just from eating nutritional supplements, is it time to go all natural?

Record-Breaking 12th Annual FitExpo Los Angeles

Comments (3) | FitExpo, fitness, Health, Health, healthy, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, los angeles convention center, nutrition

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

The FitExpo, a celebration of all things fitness, will have its 12th year in downtown L.A. (The FitExpo Los Angeles)

The Incredible Hulk is coming to Los Angeles. Find out where to meet him here.

A Daring Dining Experience: 12-Course Game Meat Pop-Up Dinner

Comments (0) | Chef Bean, Downtown Los Angeles, Fair Game Food Truck, Food, food truck, Foodie, Game meat, Jean-Paul Peluffo, Living Breathing Kitchen, Los Angeles, Pop up

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Camel picadillo with a white mole sauce, chocolate bell pepper sauce with edible flowers. (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

When camel meat is on the menu you know you are in for something extraordinary. Read more on this exclusive L.A. pop-up dinner.

Move Over Comic-Con, Cookie Con Is Here

Comments (0) | baking, Comic-Con, cookie, Cookie Con, Cookie Convention, dessert, Food, Food, Foodie, LA, Pasadena, sweet tooth, treats

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Your sweet dreams just came true...LA will host the first ever Cookie Convention this weekend.

The DIY You Can Really Do Yourself

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, DIY, do it yourself, Gifts, holidays, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Maker's Kit, start up, TechStars

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Jawn and Mike, Maker's Kit Founders (Maker's Kit)

Pinterest fails? Think again with this DIY that is actually possible!

Hello! A Hello Kitty Lover's Dream Come True

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, Christine Yano, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Con, Jamie Rivadeneira, JANM, Japanese American National Museum, JapanLA, Sanrio

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Hello Kitty backpacks (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

A dress made of Hello Kitty stuffed animals, worn by Lady Gaga?

Skid Row Celebrates Early Thanksgiving

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, California, charity, Downtown, Fair Game, Los Angeles, My Friends House, Philanthropy, Skid Row, thanksgiving

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

(Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

Check out where 125 lbs of turkey came from for this special holiday feast.

South Bay Natives Team Up To Tackle Child Abuse

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, Bo Bridges, charity, child abuse, fundraising, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Richstone Family Center, South Bay

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Bridges Manhattan Beach Gallery (bobridgesgallery.com)

Renowned photographer supports a good cause with his artistic talents.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving: The Rise Of The Jack O'Lanterns

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, events, festivities, halloween, Los Angeles, pumpkin carving, pumpkins, Southern California, The Rise Of The Jack O'Lanterns

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Celebrity pumpkins (Rise of The Jack O'Lanterns)

Kim Kardashian on a pumpkin? You have to see it to believe it.

Hello Kitty Celebrates 40th Birthday At First Ever Hello Kitty Con

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, Comic Con, Downtown Los Angeles, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Con, Hello Kitty Convention, Los Angeles, MoCa

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Hello Kitty models (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

MOCA was awash with colors. Especially pink.

Balancing In Yoga Just Got Harder

Comments (4) | fitness, Health, Health, Indo Yoga Board, Lifestyle, Stand Up Paddle Board, Sup, yoga

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Indo Yoga Board Class (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

When it comes to paddleboarding who says you need water? Check out this yoga trend that is making waves... indoors.

Midterm Stress Does Not Mean Workout Less

Comments (0) | college exercise facilities, fitness, Food, Group Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, midterms, routine, stress, workout

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

(@PumpUp/Twitter)

You could be doing more to ace your midterms and it isn't studying; it involves taking a break.

Eat At Ayara Thai Cuisine, Eat With Family

Khao Soi Noodle (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

For the Asapahu’s, Khao Soi Noodle is a family tradition.

The Eighth Annual L.A. Chocolate Salon: A Sweet Success

Comments (0) | chocolate, Chocolate Salon, Food, Food, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, Pasadena, Southern California

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Chocolate roses (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

Wear chocolate, eat chocolate, love chocolate... all that and more at the LA Chocolate Salon last weekend.

Master Your Yoga With A Master's Degree

Comments (0) | Health, Health, Lifestyle, LMU, loyola marymount university, Master of Arts in Yoga, university, wellness, yoga, Yoga Day

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Yoga Day Practice (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy)

Devoted yogis can take their obsession one step further with LMU's Yoga Studies.

Nutella Truck Tour Comes To Los Angeles

Comments (0) | #SpreadTheHappy, Fiestas Patrias California, Food, Food, Foodie, fun, Los Angeles, Nutella, Nutella Truck, Nutella Truck Tour, Outings, Spread the happy

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

The Nutella truck (Margaux Farrell/Neon Tommy).

Nutella is turning 50, and you're invited to the celebration.

Coconut Oil Hype: Do's And Don'ts

Comments (0) | beauty, beauty trends, Coconut, Coconut Oil, fitness, Health, Health, health care, Lifestyle, trends, wellness

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Coconut Oil Hype: Do's And Dont's (@popsugarau/Twitter)

Oil in your hair, food, mouth, and more. Worth it, or crazy talk?

The Merveilleux Migration: America's Latest Dessert Trend Has Arrived

Comments (3) | Anne-Sophie Diotallevi, Arts+Culture, Audrey Achar, Aux Merveilleux de Fred, baking, belgium dessert, Bo Nuage, dessert, Etty Benhamou, Food, Frédéric Vaucamps, french dessert, Le Mervetty, Margaux Farrell, Ô Merveilleux, Pascal Achar

Margaux Farrell
Staff Reporter

Larger Merveilleuxs from the original Aux Merveilleux de Fred in Lille, France. (Photo courtesy of Jean-François Charrier)

The incredible story of a dessert that has journeyed to Beverly Hills all the way from northern France.

State of the Mayor: Local Business Owner Speaks Out

Comments (1) | coffee, local business, Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Region, mayor

Margaux Farrell
Contributor

Tim English, Owner of Cups Coffee

USC’s first ever alumni owned and operated coffee shop, Cups Coffee, offers up some insight on more than just their daily brew.

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USC Film Student Not A Wonder Child, But Not Far Off

12-Step Yoga: Helping Addicts Heal

The Happiest Oyster Of Them All: The Jolly Oyster

When Veterans Serve... Behind Bars

Yoga For Cancer, More Than An Exercise

Why Fitness Nutrition Is Trying To Be Greener and Cleaner

Record-Breaking 12th Annual FitExpo Los Angeles

A Daring Dining Experience: 12-Course Game Meat Pop-Up Dinner

Move Over Comic-Con, Cookie Con Is Here

The DIY You Can Really Do Yourself

Hello! A Hello Kitty Lover's Dream Come True

Skid Row Celebrates Early Thanksgiving

South Bay Natives Team Up To Tackle Child Abuse

Extreme Pumpkin Carving: The Rise Of The Jack O'Lanterns

Hello Kitty Celebrates 40th Birthday At First Ever Hello Kitty Con

Balancing In Yoga Just Got Harder

Midterm Stress Does Not Mean Workout Less

Eat At Ayara Thai Cuisine, Eat With Family

The Eighth Annual L.A. Chocolate Salon: A Sweet Success

Master Your Yoga With A Master's Degree

Nutella Truck Tour Comes To Los Angeles

Coconut Oil Hype: Do's And Don'ts

The Merveilleux Migration: America's Latest Dessert Trend Has Arrived

State of the Mayor: Local Business Owner Speaks Out

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