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Aaron Gordon took in the beauty of the NBA Finals arriving in Denver, then took over in Game 1: “I’m not here for the credit. I’m here for the wins”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

Nathaniel Rateliff bellowed the “Star Spangled Banner,” tipoff approached and the Nuggets stepped to the precipice of history.As the NBA Finals arrived on the Front Range after 47 years in the league and a frenetic Ball Arena brimmed, Aaron Gordon relished the scene.“It was just like, it was beautiful,” Gordon beamed after the Nuggets polished off a 104-93 Game 1 victory over Miami. “I took a moment during the national anthem was like, ‘Wow, this is really the NBA Finals and it’s really, really cool.’”Pregame nerves would have been perfectly understandable for the 27-year-old forward. He’d played in 596 regular-season and 35 playoff games over nine professional seasons, but his 632nd time on an NBA floor doubled was his Finals debut.A day before, he told reporters he planned to embrace the new frontier by staying, “deeply present.”“I think that’s a reward in its own right,” he added. “Just be in the moment. Enjoy this, regardless of th...

There are 8 “wild” new murals at Fiddler’s Green

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

In its continuing effort to make “art a part of everyday life,” the Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) will reveal eight new murals today at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village.All of them were created by local artists — and all of them are wild, including a wolf from Adden J, a squirrel from David Swartz and a praying mantis from Esic (Zach Howard).New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art, including this one of a squirrel by David Swartz. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green w...

“Fearless” leader Jennifer Ho working to make systemic change at CU Boulder

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

Being the first is never easy.But for Jennifer Ho, it’s something she’s gotten used to and even embraced to achieve her goals and make lasting change.Ho is the first non-male and non-white person to direct the Center for Humanities and the Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder. She was also the first Asian American hired at her previous position in the English department at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to teach Asian American Studies, which had never been taught there before.“It’s not unusual for me to walk into a room and oftentimes be the only — fill in the blank — the only woman, the only non-white person, the only Asian person,” Ho said.She said she took theCHA director role because she wants to make change in combating racism and advocating for the humanities and arts.“I would like to make change, and in order to make change you have to be able to have influence, which means holding leadership positions,” Ho said.Colleague Erika Randall said Ho is a f...

Man dies on Griffith Park hiking trail

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

A man who appeared to be in severe medical distress later died on a hiking trail in Griffith Park Friday morning, officials said.The incident was reported around 8:40 a.m. along a trail on Vista Del Valle Drive, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Initial information indicated that the 50-year-old man had been riding a bicycle when he went into medical distress, but officials later said he was on foot.Firefighters and paramedics provided “intensive, advanced life-saving care,” but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.No further information about the man or his cause of death has been released.The hiking trail will be closed while the Los Angeles Police Department conducts their investigation, which may take several hours, officials said.

WeHo Pride 2023 Parade road closures and route

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

On Sunday, the second WeHo Pride Parade is set to take to the streets of West Hollywood.The parade starts at noon on June 4 and runs along Santa Monica Boulevard from Crescent Heights to San Vicente. How to watch the WeHo Pride 2023 Parade in person, on TV, or streaming live WeHo Pride 2023 Parade routeAhead of the big event, the city of West Hollywood has closed down various roads that will last until Monday.STREET CLOSURESSan Vicente Boulevard closed from Melrose Avenue to Santa Monica BoulevardThursday, June 1, 7 p.m. – Monday, June 5, 10 a.m.Santa Monica Boulevard eastbound closed from La Cienega Boulevard to Doheny DriveFriday, June 2, noon – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.Robertson Boulevard closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Melrose AvenueFriday, June 2, 3 p.m. – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.Santa Monica Boulevard westbound closed from La Cienega Boulevard to Doheny DriveSaturday, June 3, 6 a.m. – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.San Vicente Boulevard closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Cynthia ...

Pride and Joy for Carly Rae Jepsen

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

Pride and Joy for Carly Rae Jepsen: Few things are certain in life, besides death and taxes. But we can pretty much guarantee that pop artists, and strong female artists at that, will receive a massively enthusiastic reception when they perform at any Pride event.On June 9 and June 10, LA Pride in the Park will be headlined by Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion. Before that though, on June 3 and June 4, OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride will see ‘80s icon Grace Jones and contemporary pop star Carly Rae Jepsen tread the boards. Again, that’s just the headliners. There’s a ton of awesome music before those four mega stars. But LA can take, ahem, pride in the magnificent talent that it has assembled for this vital cause.It’s been about six months since Jepsen released her latest album, The Loneliest Time, a sweetly heartfelt body of work that saw her explore some lockdown-induced feelings.“It’s been such a wild ride since then,” Jepsen says. “I don’t feel like I’ve really stopped. But it’s been a...

Find Your Skincare Routine – An Expert Guide To Flawless Skin

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

Searching for a great skincare routine? We’ve got you covered Welcome to the first of a three part series on skin.Photo by Hadis Safari on UnsplashSkin is our largest organ and taking good care of it with a great skincare routine will contribute to your overall health. Though finding a skincare routine that makes a difference can be like finding a needle in a haystack. I started at age twelve with my first real skincare product and always had a passion for both skincare and makeup. I took it as far as getting my Esthetician’s license in both Massachusetts, from The Catherine Hinds Institute, and also in California from Royale College of Beauty, and have been enjoying my work for over twenty years. Working in world class spas with luxury brands has taught me everything I know. These days I spend my time helping clients come up with a new skincare regimen that is packed with results, without spending a fortune. To get started you will need to determine your skin type; is y...

From Rico Nasty to Hard-Ons — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

From Rico Nasty to Hard-Ons: The 159th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Victor Calderone, video game music from Winifred Phillips and Chase Bethea, hip-hop from grouptherapy and Rico Nasty, pop from Ariana Grande, punk from the Hard-Ons and the Saints, metal from Sepultura and Anthrax, and so much more. Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Winifred Phillips (Winnie Waldron)From Rico Nasty to Hard-OnsAlso this week:In our gamer music print story, composer Winifred Phillips said, “Composing for video games is really about thinking outside the box. Instead of composing a linear piece of music that has a specified beginning, middle and end, you’re creating music in component parts that can be disassembled on the fly by the game engine and then reassembled into lots of different configurations depending upon what the player’...

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham sells La Quinta mansion for $6.6 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

The entry courtyard. (Photo by Chris Miller)The lounging half of the great room. (Photo by Chris Miller)The kitchen. (Photo by Chris Miller)A glass wall divides the formal dining room from the wine room. (Photo by Chris Miller)The primary suite. (Photo by Chris Miller)Show Caption of ExpandLindsey Buckingham has sold his La Quinta golf retreat for $6.6 million.The 73-year-old singer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, got the price he sought when his custom residence in the luxury community of the Hideway hit the market in April. That amounts to 77% more than the $3.73 million he and his wife, Kristen, paid in August 2020, records show.“The seller is happy, and the buyers are very excited,” said Valery Neuman of Compass, who handled both ends of the deal. “The whole family is in love with the home!”Completed in 2014, the house spans 5,456 square feet on a lot just shy of a half-acre and overlooks the 5th hole of the course designed by Pete Dye. It has...

John Wayne’s former Rancho Pavoreal sells for $11.25 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:02 GMT

A sprawling Riverside County ranch once owned by Western film star John Wayne has sold for $11.25 million, down 6% from the initial ask.Located in Hemet, the 2,000-acre Rancho Pavoreal has a three-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot stucco home dating to 1950, an even older barn and impressive views of the surrounding valley and Palomar Mountain.The property was listed at $12 million when it hit the market in January, although it had been on and off for years. In 2018, it was listed for $8 million and marketed as a potential pot farm.Rancho Pavoreal sits halfway between San Diego and Palm Springs and is a 20-minute drive to Temecula Wine Country. It’s fenced and cross-fenced with room for horses and cattle.Three wells, horse trails and a three-car garage add to the highlights.Tatiana Novick held the listing. Lori Cutka of Big Block Realty represented the buyer of the property, which closed on May 27.The Oscar-winning actor nicknamed “The Duke” and a partner owned the ranch from 1938 to 1948,...