The City of Angels is arguably the undisputed hub for the cannabis industry and community. It accentuates a thriving lifestyle that knows no boundaries as it cultivates a rich-cultural diversity in a society yearning for unity, peace, and love.
I am a mom who uses cannabis. I am a “cannamom” that title comes with a lot judgement and stigma. I wanted to share my story in order to change the narrative about cannamoms and answer a few questions about my life.
The Collectors Din is an intimate dinner with a featured glass artist. The event is mash up of fine art, fine dining and fine cannabis.
The 5th Annual Fore Twenty Golf Tournament was recently held and hosted by Fore Twenty Sports at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City, Oregon kicking off the summer as one of the first b2b cannabis-related sporting events. 36 teams hit the green and challenged one another to tee off and grow their game on some of the toughest golf course terrains in the state.
Not that he needs an introduction, Frank Sinatra was a singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Sinatra’s name has been firmly implanted in pop culture and is synonymous with fashion, hustling, talent and most notably, doing things His way.
Realism was an artistic movement that began in France in the 1800s. Realists rejected and revolted against Romanticism along with exaggerated emotionalism and drama of the movement. Rather it sought to portray authentic and contemporary people depicting them with truth and accuracy, whilst not shying away from the abhorrent or vulgar aspects of life.
Streetwear was never intended to be sold in department stores or to be for the masses. It was a counterculture movement where an entire generation of skateboarders, graffiti artists and those with some street smarts could rep their lifestyles and wear their hearts on their sleeves – literally. In fact, the term “streetwear” was uncommon at the time. It was just dope, fresh clothing that allowed people to express themselves through their gear.
Today, millennials live in on-demand society and expect instantaneous results. From downloaded music, to what’s trending, social media has shaped the way we live and get information. We sit with young and decorated tattoo artist Alec Rodriguez and talk about how he earned this life the old-fashioned way, and the work he put into it to achieve success in the tattoo game. Being young and hungry, are the biggest motivators when it comes to career choices.
When you think of art in the classic sense, the renaissance era often comes to mind. Virtuosos from that time period featured renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, and a myriad of others, it’s hard to argue against that case. It is because of the creativity, innovation, and ingenuity of these pioneers we have masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel, the Statue of David, and The Mona Lisa just to name a few.
We sit with the vape industries notorious villains and talk about how this couple built a vape empire out of necessity and consequently, helped pave the way for others in a billion dollar industry which they currently sit atop as the ruling elite. Meet the modern day Bonnie and Clyde–Rich and Lisa Kellett.
Respect. Everyone wants it, no one wants to give it, and you can’t simply buy it. It takes commitment, skill, and perseverance to earn respect, and world renown tattoo artist, “Horiyen” Jess Yen has undoubtedly earned it. With his dedication to the Japanese tradition of Tebori (‘hand carved’ tattooing) as well as his family of students, the Taiwan native has breathed life back into a lost generation of tattooing by mastering authentic tools and traditional techniques to preserve an ancient artform that has in recent years become a celebrity-riddled trend rather than a mark of tradition or affiliation.
