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Trina Turk

By Janelle Okwodu – Vogue.com – Photo: Jonathan Skow/Courtesy of Trina Turk. With its mix of cultures and creators, L.A. has inspired an endless stream of movies, music, and fine art devoted to its appeal, so it makes sense that its designers look close to...

From a motorcycle obstacle course to experimental vocals: Latino performance art coming to L.A. in 2018

By Carolina A. Miranda – LATimes.com – Photo: RedBull Music Academy. Photo: Los Angeles artist Rafa Esparza, seen in the 2017 piece “RePartida” In January, more than 200 Latino and Latin American artists will stage more than 75 performance...

Beatrice Valenzuela brings together her heritage and love for L.A. in her signature collection

By Melissa Magsaysay – LATimes.com – Photo: Mariah Tauger/The Los Angeles Times. Designer Beatrice Valenzuela, co-founder of the Echo Park Craft Fair, has been championing the creative spirit of Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood by celebrating local...

The Five Points of L.A. Mexicano

By Bill Esparza – KCET.org – Photo: Staci Valentine. Photo: Torta from Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara When it comes to Mexican food — Jalisco delivers the goods. Delicious pozoles, menudo and carne en su jugo (meat cooked in its own juices) and simple snacks...

For L.A.’s Mexican-American Metal Fans, Todo Es Metal Was a Lineup for the Ages

By Ivan Fernandez – LAWeekly.com – Photo: Drew Gurian/Red Bull. Photo: Transmetal, pioneers of Mexico’s heavy metal scene, headlining the Red Bull Music Academy Festival’s Todo Es Metal event The Saturday, Oct. 21, event united rock bands from...