Charisma Madarang

If you’re looking for one more dose of the summer movie season, a new Dracula origin story called The Last Voyage of the Demeter just might scratch that itch. Other than that, this weekend belongs to the indies. But don’t let that turn you off if low budget flicks aren’t really your thing. This weekend is giving us aliens, time travel, a whodunnit, and a documentary about one of the […]

Hip-hop turns 50-years-old on August 11. In honor of the special anniversary, we’re highlighting ten Latino rappers who hold an important place in hip-hop history. The list includes pioneers like Kid Frost, Mellow Man Ace, Lisa M, and Ivy Queen during her days with The Noise. Also, there’s rap stars Fat Joe, Big Pun, and Residente with Calle 13. The legendary group is rounded out by Angie Martinez, N.O.R.E., and […]

This summer in the Southern California art scene we see a focus on both nurturing homegrown talent and contextualizing international artists’ work within the zeitgeist. Across museums and galleries, there is an emphasis on revisiting overlooked or flattened narratives in favor of plural histories and perspectives. Caps embellished with shards of glass from a Ford-F150, larger-than-life piñatas in the shape of lowriders, and sculptures made from found objects – these […]