We’re proud to support the first ever Creative ReUse Day Sunday, February 27 hosted by The Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse.  This block party event, sponsored by Pepsi Refresh, celebrates community and the creative use of recycled and used materials.  Lisa Hernandez, store owner and visionary in the East Village Arts District, hopes to inspire everyone […]

Three years ago,  Paul and Melanie Darlington stepped off a Princess cruise ship as employees and right into owning and operating the top rated Photography business in Barrie, Ontario Canada:  DarlingtonStudios .  Darlington Studios specializes in portrait, commercial and wedding photography and videography for Barrie, Muskoka, and surrounding areas.  Couples, families and small-businesses alike give  glowing testimonials about their amazing photos, personal touch, and breathtaking […]

Catalyst Network of Communities is an inspiring non-profit organization whose mission is “to provide tools for individuals and organizations that empower them to connect around shared interests and affect the broader community”.   United by common community values, this diverse, broad network consists of several collaborative partners, community groups, projects and events that promote strong relationships, understanding and contributions within […]

On Thursday February 10 & 24, we  will “Tear the Roof off the Sucka” like Parliament Funk when we take over Seabird Jazz Lounge for a premier night of classic soul, funk and hip hop with “The Classics”.  Join SolShock, Producer/DJ S.O.U.L.-O. and singer-songwriter/musician Chadwick Bishop for live karaoke from 9pm-10pm followed by a soulful flashback party until midnight.   Expect soulful […]

  Today’s sunny post focuses on one of our favorite fashion designers and inspiring projects, Native Sol.  Founded by May Salem, Native Sol is a family-run lifestyle company offering unique, earth-friendly and fashionable clothing,  jewelry, and accessories.  In their own words, Native Sol “specializes in using Natural Plant Fibers, renewable resources, sustainable, recycled and reclaimed materials, and other Eco-Friendly methods of production.”  This women’s top (pictured […]

We’re excited about Marlon D, one of the hardest working Hip Hop MC’s,  dropping his 6th album Shadows 2.  The Oxnard, CA native has been on a steady grind in underground hip hop since 2006, sharing stages with world-renowned hip hop artists including: Talib Kweli, the late great Guru from Gangstarr, Killah Priest, LMNO, Self Scientific, Guilty Simpson, and more.  Fans […]