Student Interview :: Erin Eckstein
As an instructor, it is such a treat to hear back from longtime students who have recently graduated from college and…
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Music Scene :: Pianist Benjamin Krasner
As a subscriber, I look forward to receiving concert notices from Classical Encounters. To be honest, I’ve been attending Master Classes…
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Music Scene :: June 2017 Student Piano Concert
On Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the beautiful Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, proud piano teacher Linda Wehrli of Pastimes for a…
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Art Scene :: Nick Alm “Urbanized”
“I aim to communicate what is inherently and universally human, transcending cultural codes and trends. It’s not my goal to criticize or change…
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Interview :: Pianist Alessandro Vena
Back in July 2014, I had the pleasure of interviewing pianist Alessandro Vena about the release of his fifth recording for…
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Art Scene :: “Exposed” • Casey Baugh Solo Exhibit
In January 2016, I had one of the most memorable days of my life; I attended a Casey Baugh Charcoal Demo…
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Art Scene :: 2017 Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
April 29 and 30, 2017 marked Pastimes for a Lifetime’s 22nd Annual Outdoor Student Art Showcase. This year we had the honor…
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Artist Interview :: Mario A. Robinson
It was a privilege to feature one of my favorite master painters, Mario Andres Robinson in our next Artist Interview blog! I…
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Art Scene :: Miguel Angel Moya Solo Exhibit • Arcadia Contemporary
I was ecstatic to discover one of my favorite artists, Miguel Angel Moya, was having a solo exhibit at the one…
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Food Scene :: Smorgasburg LA
What better way to spend a Sunday than with food trucks and vintage shopping? Smorgasburg in Downtown Los Angeles was a food,…
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