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Experiencing Art, Part 2: How Art Affects the Brain
This second essay in a two-part series examines art’s effect on the human brain, particularly the limbic system. By Heike Fallon In the...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Captured in Photos: El Segundo's Black Lives Matter Movement
This photo montage was put together by designer Bob Jackson from photos contributed by Mark Knight, Fred Pompermayer, and Maureen Kingsley.

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20201 min read


Artists To Know
Familiarize yourself with some of the United States’ most distinguished and admired Black fine artists. By Marika Page For our July...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20204 min read


Selfies Re-imagined: OOMO at ESMoA
Nicole Maloney's OOMO Cube asks the world to stand in awe of one another instead of judgment.

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20203 min read


The Power of Books for Children
By Susan Peterson Books have the power to be windows and mirrors – reflecting and expanding on every child’s own experiences and adding...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 2, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Avery Smith
The latest in this interview series features "Gundo weatherman" and father of three, Avery Smith. Interview by Elliott Wright Some...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 30, 20208 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Jodie Davies, founder of Next Session
By Elliott Wright Observant readers may remember Jodie Davies from our August 2019 issue. That interview featured her business venture,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 15, 20206 min read


Experiencing Art: Part 1
This first essay in a two-part series examines the human response to art from a brain-science point of view. By Heike Fallon Have you...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 20203 min read


El Segundo Eats: Father's Day Pulled Pork
Try celebrating the holiday with a from-scratch pulled-pork meal. By Jenifer Antonelli This Fathers’ Day, why not make dad some delicious...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Tradition Meets Technology
Longtime El Segundo resident, artist, art instructor, and Arts & Culture Advisory Committee Chair Neal Von Flue speaks of his background,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 202010 min read


Chuck DeDeurwaerder Reflects on the Joys of Travel
For 20 years, the longtime El Segundo resident led fellow seniors on adventures across the country and around the world. By Maureen...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Melissa McCollum, Director of El Segundo Public Library
Next in our series of COVID-19 Check-In interviews was with Melissa McCollum, the director of the El Segundo Public Library.

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 8, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Adriana Ochoa of Create With Adriana, and her daughter, Paloma
By Elliott Wright My next interview subjects in this series are Adriana and Paloma Ochoa; they live in a colorful house in the Northwest...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 2, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Brenda Newman of The Jewelry Source in Downtown El Segundo
This Q&A is the first in an online series that explores how community members are adjusting to the so-called “new normal” introduced by...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 29, 20203 min read


The Point in El Segundo Offers Contactless Pick-Up
The program, dubbed "The Pick-Up," is available to all tenants and customers of The Point who are looking for "comfortable, alternate...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 12, 20201 min read


El Segundo Eats: Lessons in Quarantine Cooking
If you are able, try using this time at home to streamline your grocery shopping, plan meals, and teach kids to cook and bake. By Jenifer...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 6, 20204 min read


Pizza and Beer—With French Benefits
Classically trained chef Matt Ranney works his culinary magic at El Segundo’s beloved The Slice & Pint eatery. By Maureen Kingsley By now...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 2, 20203 min read


Tiny Armour, Big Impact
El Segundo-based artist and jeweler Angi Quincy, founder of Tiny Armour, creates unique, minimalist pieces for a variety of budgets....

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 2, 20205 min read


El Segundo Woman's Club Nears Its Centennial
History, culture, and philanthropy are at the heart of El Segundo Woman’s Club. By Carol Cervantes Perhaps, on warm summer nights, you’ve...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Artist's Voice: Linear Consumerism
As minimalism as a lifestyle and consumer trend continues its ascent, artist and writer Natalie Strong gives its cousin, linear...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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