In The Mood For California

Today we’ll explore and feel Lincoln Heights, the oldest suburb of Los Angeles, followed by an interview with incredibly talented Josh Shaw! Josh is the Founding Artistic Director of Pacific Opera Project (pacificoperaproject.com). Founded in July of 2011 with the mission of producing accessible, affordable, and ENTERTAINING opera, POP is based in Highland Park, but performs in diverse venues all...

Today we’ll explore and feel Villa Guasti (currently the headquarters of MSIA) in West Adams, followed by an interview with wonderful and inspiring Barbara Bottner, who is the New York Times Bestselling author of over 50 books for children of all ages, with her novel I Am Here Now gathering very positive reviews. She has also written for TV, screenplays, essays, short stories, animation, lyrics an...

Today we’ll explore and feel Casa Verdugo in Glendale, followed by an interview with one of my favorite couples Marc and Laurel Perlman. Marc and Laurel have lived in Glendale, CA since 1999, a convenient commuter distance to North Hollywood for Marc’s work as a music and sound editor, and to the Walt Disney Studios where Laurel was a public relations/marketing executive.  Twenty-three years later...

Today we’ll explore and feel Hancock Park, followed by an interview with wonderful and inspiring Alex Dawson. Alex is a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher who also teaches mindful meditation workshops and does sound bath healing.  She teaches live on her subscription-based platform weekly and in Pan Pacific Park.  One of her passions is bringing groups together only for her Yoga Body Cleanse. You can...

Today we’ll explore and feel Hotel Del Coronado, followed by an interview with beautiful and talented Brittany Fyvolent, who is a music educator and singer. She loves being with her friends, husband and dog who all equally bring her joy. Brittany grew up in San Diego and still frequents this amazing city to visit her parents. She will share with us San Diego vibe and what feelings it exudes. Faceb...

Today we’ll explore and feel Point Vicente Lighthouse, followed by an interview with inspiring and exemplary Joe Chen, father of two boys, ages 9 and 3, husband, Tech executive and holder of 55 US patents. Joe will share with us what it feels like to live in Palos Verdes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemoodforcalifornia/ Twitter: @In...

Today we’ll explore and feel the Beauty Ranch where Jack London used to live, followed by an interview with a phenomenal wine-maker and owner of the family run Loxton winery in Sonoma County, Chris Loxton. Chris will share with us what it feels like to live in Sonoma. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemoodforcalifornia/ Twitter: @InTheM...

Today we’ll explore and feel a very special and famous area of Los Angeles – Laurel Canyon, followed by an interview with ADRIANNE DUNCAN. A songwriter, composer, pianist, singer, producer and arranger, Adrianne has been making music since the age of six. The daughter of a renowned classical guitarist Charles Duncan, she has performed and recorded in the United States and internationally with some...

Today we’ll explore and feel the Farmer’s Market, followed by an interview with wonderful Carl Bressler. Carl has spent the last four decades in Los Angeles from the Beach to Midtown earning his keep as an actor, an agent, a producer, a restauranteur, an entrepreneur, investor and a general entertainment business advisor. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Instagram: https://www...

Today we’ll explore and feel The Portal of the Folded Wings in Burbank, followed by an interview with an outstanding jazz pianist and composer Vardan Ovsepian. You can visit his website www.vardanovsepian.com and follow him on social media for upcoming concerts. Music can be such an incredible meditative event, especially if you are listening to Vardan Ovsepian play jazz! Facebook: https://www.fac...

Today we’ll explore and feel Norma Triangle in West Hollywood and we’ll find out why there are so many adorable bungalows there, followed by an interview with Maurice Neuhaus who is a custom Wig Maker living in West Hollywood with his husband and two dogs. Originally from Germany he moved to New York city in 1998 and eventually he made his way to Los Angeles in 2011. You can follow Maurice on Inst...

Today we’ll explore and feel the Adamson House in Malibu, followed by an interview with an American composer, violinist, violist, and pianist Maria Newman, commended and recognized by the U.S. Congress for her work in the field of original music composition and recording. The youngest child of 9-time Academy Award-winning film composer Alfred Newman, Maria is the co-founder of the Malibu Coast Mus...

Today we’ll explore and feel Falcon Lair, a mysterious estate perched on a hill above Benedict Canyon, followed by an interview with Draza Jansky, a Life Coach and Meditation teacher based in Los Angeles. Like many past residents of Falcon Lair, she has a strong background in the Arts, and found the property to be a very inspiring place to create! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpachev...

Today we’ll explore and feel the Ennis House, a monumental creation of Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Feliz, followed by an interview with an Oscar-winning Producer and entertainment attorney ROBERT FYVOLENT who will share with us how he ended up choosing Los Feliz to buy his home there and what it feels like to live in this area of Los Angeles. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Ins...

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