Monthly Archives: May 2012
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May 18, 2012Just landed on the O2, literally. “It ain’t safe in the city, Watch The Throne.”
Posted in Jay's I | Tagged jay's i, life+times, sc, watch the throne | 24 CommentsThe Rita Ora Effect
May 18, 2012JAY Z talks about the presence and drive of Roc Nation‘s Rita Ora.
Posted in Music | Tagged how we do, life+times, rita ora, sc | 3 Comments12th Planet Talks Dubstep Culture, New Music and Touring
May 18, 2012The ability to present music with keen versatility in bass thumping tempos and unpredictable variations of sounds is fitting for the genre that is recognized by most as the “American Dubstep King.” The Los Angeles based DJ, producer and crowd … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged 12th planet, audio, dubstep, life+times, music | 3 CommentsLove to Love You, Donna Summer
May 17, 2012I remember the Friday nights from my pre-school days in the ’70s thusly: My parents had a waterbed in the living room. Said waterbed was covered with a velvet crushed black blanket. My babysitter, who used to iron her blonde … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged donna summer, life+times, madonna, music, prince | 2 CommentsDoes Mayweather Ever Need to Fight Again?
May 17, 2012Cinco De Mayweather has come and gone with reigning pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather turning in a career defining performance against Miguel Cotto as his record improved to an astounding 43-0 with 26 of his victories coming by way of knockout. … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged Antonio Tarver, boxing, floyd mayweather, life+times, manny pacquiao, Roy Jones, sports | 9 CommentsArtist Lauren Kelley Discusses Her Work and “Twisted Sister”
May 17, 2012Lauren Kelley is a Texas-based artist, whose imaginative and engaging work includes animated video, sculpture and collage. Kelley attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and studied art at Maryland Institute College of Art. She holds … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged art, design, Lauren Kelly, life+times, mickalene thomas, Wangechi Mutu, Xaviera Simmons | 1 CommentPrimetime: The Timepieces of Henry Graves, Jr. at Sotheby’s
May 17, 2012Beginning in the early 1900s, banker Henry Graves, Jr. amassed perhaps the greatest collection of watches in the world, specifically Patek Philippe Swiss timepieces. After passing into possession of his grandson, Pete Fullerton, a selection of 13 watches—some valued as … Continue reading
Posted in Style | Tagged Henry Graves, Jr., life+times, patek philippe, Sotheby's, watches | 6 CommentsAuthor Erica Reid On Healthy Living
May 16, 2012The Thriving Child: Parenting Successfully through Allergies, Asthma and Other Common Challenges was borne out of several life-changing events for its author, Erica Reid. After witnessing her children battle food allergies and other common ailments, she was prompted to reevaluate … Continue reading
Posted in Leisure | Tagged books, erica reid, leisure, life+times, the thriving child | Leave a commentThe Style Guide With Ovadia & Sons
May 16, 2012Shimon and Ariel Ovadia have had no formal training in design. While they spent time observing their father’s garment business, these two Brooklyn-based brothers have managed to shine through their lineage and in doing so, have launched their own label, … Continue reading
Posted in Style | Tagged Ariel Ovadia, gq, life+times, Shimon Ovadia, style | Leave a commentPortland Cello Project Goes “H*A*M”
May 15, 2012[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/60222/339597.mp3″ title=H*A*M (Portland Cello Project)”] For orchestral arrangement writer Doug Jenkins and the classical ensemble the Portland Cello Project, hip-hop and classical music have more in common than one might think – Just listen to their flip of The … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged audio, beethoven, ham, just blaze, kanye west, lex luger, music, portland cello project, sc, watch the throne | 9 Comments ← Older posts Newer posts →