Great artists and creatives don’t just wait for inspiration to strike they cultivate creativity through consistent rituals. A personal arts ritual helps you stay connected to your creative practice, whether you’re a painter, writer, dancer, or simply someone who loves…
Cinematic Soirées: Mahogany A Stylish Night of Luxury and Indulgence
Cinematic Soirées: Mahogany A Stylish Night of Luxury and IndulgenceFor this edition of Cinematic Soirées, we’re diving into the world of Mahogany (1975) a film that follows the journey of an aspiring fashion designer, played by the iconic Diana Ross….
The Velvet Frame: The Josephine Baker Story (1991)
Step Into the Scene She takes the stage barefoot, draped in pearls and banana leaves, her body moving with joy, precision, and defiance. The audience roars white Parisian men in tuxedos, women in furs—but Josephine does not perform for them….
Ease on Down the Road: 50 Years of The Wiz and Its Cultural Legacy
There are stories we inherit like heirlooms passed down in rhythm and rhyme, told in color and soul. The Wiz is one of them. It premiered on Broadway in 1975, glittering and unapologetic, a wholly Black reimagining of The Wizard…
Romanticize Your Creativity: Practices That Spark Joy
The Art of Wonder: Reawakening Curiosity We’ve been taught to wait for inspiration.To sit still until something divine whispers, “Now’s the time.” But the most magnetic creatives—the ones who glow from the inside out—don’t wait. They romanticize their creativity.They make…
Like Water for Chocolate Ballet: Not Many Nights Out Top This One
The perfect evening out is a delicate balance of elegance and a subtle touch of “you will look at me!” and when I’m getting ready for a magical night like Like Water for Chocolate Ballet, I lean into this vibe….
Like Water for Chocolate Ballet: A Stunning Performance Featuring Marcelino Sambé
Some performances feel like they’re meant to find you at just the right moment, and the ballet adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate was one of those for me. I was disappointed when I missed The Joffrey Ballet’s live performance,…
Curtain Call Conversations: How to Choose Artistic Coffee Table Books
There’s something special about a coffee table book. It’s part art piece, part conversation starter, part personal archive of things you love. But if you’ve ever stared at a sea of glossy covers and thought, “Do I really need a…
The Velvet Frame: Anna Karenina (2012)
Step Into the Scene A woman dressed in velvet and ruin stands center stage. The chandeliers glitter above her, the audience watches from the shadows, but this is no play. This is her life, and the curtain has already begun…
Coffee Table Book Club: Ebony G. Patterson’s …while the dew is still on the roses Beauty, Identity, and Cultural Conversation
Ebony G. Patterson’s work is like stepping into a kaleidoscopic garden dazzling at first glance, but full of deeper meanings the longer you linger. Her series …while the dew is still on the roses… is no exception. It’s a world…
Carmen at 150: The Enduring Allure of Opera’s Bold Heroine
She was never meant to be polite.Or sweet.Or saved. From the moment Carmen steps onstage hips swaying, chin lifted, eyes sparkling with danger she changes the air. It smells of smoke and sweat and something wild. And 150 years later,…
The Unexpected Power of Subtle Movement
Resonant Motion: Energy and Connection Within Not all movement is loud.Not all transformation announces itself. Sometimes, the most meaningful shift is the one no one sees—the way your breath slows, your shoulders drop, your inner world recalibrates. This is the…