Author: Becca

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LACMA art class

Becca

Do you love art? I do! I’m a recreational art user. I love acrylics and chalk mostly, but I’ve been dying to try watercolor.

Well, I searched around Los Angeles, and found art schools that were too much of a commitment and UCLA extension was a heap of money ($400ish) and a bit too long of a commitment.

Then, I found LACMA. I’ve been to the museum, but had never heard of the art classes. I don’t know why there aren’t more well advertised because they are amazing!

I’m currently taking outdoor watercolor with Michael Wright. The class is very relaxing, and a very warm environment. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced because you can simply work at your own pace. There’s never any pressure to finish a piece or rush through anything.

Michael is very encouraging, and helpful. I thought it would be all older retired people, but it’s about half and half. There are several people my age also taking the class.

I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone. The classes are only $150 for 5 weeks and all the art supplies (at least a $100 value) are provided and are yours to keep.

Here’s the link: LACMA

Classes (like mine) sell out, so sign up early.

entertainment, film

Donate to this AFi thesis film

Becca

Blackbird is an AFI thesis film about a boy who searched for a magical blackbird in the sky. And when George is put to a decisive test, his conviction in what he believes shows the world around him that even the smallest of people can change the world in the most unlikely way.

If you’ve ever had a dream, or a blackbird you’ve searched for in the sky, then help support these filmmakers as they go after their own dream of making this film. They’re taking donations, and it’s tax deductible. No donation is too small.

You can donate online:

http://blackbirdmovie.com/donate.html

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New on DVD

Becca

Another weekly feature I’m working on for Metromix is New on DVD, which lists the upcoming DVD releases for the week.

Metromix DVD pick of the week:

“Mad Men: Season 3”
Stars: Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Elisabeth Moss, January Jones, Christina Hendricks

If you thought seasons one and two of “Mad Men” were dramatic, then you’d better hold on to your Gibson martini because season three is all sorts of crazy. The British infiltrate the office when Sterling Cooper is bought out, little Sally Draper is afraid of her new baby brother and Don Draper’s secret identity becomes not-so-secret. Throw in a freak lawnmower accident and a secret gay love tryst, and you’ve got the most potent season yet.

Extras: Commentaries with creator Matthew Weiner and the cast; “Medgar Evers: An Unsung Hero” featurette; “Clearing the Air: The History of Cigarette Advertising” featurette; “We Shall Overcome: The March on Washington” featurette
Price: DVD: $49.98; Blu-Ray: $49.99

See the rest of this week’s here: Metromix.com

entertainment, sports

Olympic Hotties!

Becca

By Rebecca Ford, Metromix

The Summer Olympics make hottie sightings easy with all the skin-tight swimsuits and gymnastic outfits. But it’s more a challenge with the Winter Olympics, with all of the athletes wrapped in ski suits and goggles.

Luckily for you, we’ve done the hard work, and uncovered the hottest snow bunnies and hockey hunks competing in Vancouver this year.

Check out the gallery here

entertainment, sports

Week in TV

Becca

My newest weekly feature for Metromix highlights the upcoming TV premieres for the week. Here’s this week’s column:

By Rebecca Ford, Metromix

Have you heard that “Lost” is returning for its final season this week? Because if you haven’t, you’re probably living under a rock, or on a time-traveling island.

But that’s not the only TV highlight for the first week of February. Super Bowl XLIV airs this Sunday, and, speaking of football, Michael Vick is getting his own reality show.

Click ahead to see the shows returning to a TV near you.

(See the rest at Metromix)