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A Different Kind of L.A. Fantasy World
Artwork courtesy of Dominick Domingo. Used with permission.
Artist and author Dominick Domingo has ventured into a new genre with his first young-adult novel! His latest work is the urban fantasy, The Nameless Prince.
As the story begins, protagonist Seth Bauman, age ten, is surviving a gritty childhood in L.A.’s Silverlake District. Seth’s mother disappeared shortly after he was born; he lives with his drug-dealing Uncle Troy, who doesn’t seem to like him; and Seth gets into a fight with the school bully.
Then, one day, Seth discovers the hidden magical realm of Interia—a world hidden on an island under the Glendale Avenue Bridge…
In a style reminiscent of Madeleine L’Engle, Dominick creates a world in which his protagonist’s wits are all that will save the world of Interia, his friend Elena–and his own life.
Dominick recently talked about creating his urban fantasy novel, his future plans for The Nameless Prince…and his upcoming appearances in Southern California. He’s scheduled for a reading and book signing at Vromans Bookstore, in Pasadena, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October third. And he’ll be at Pasadena City College, in the Authors’ Lounge, on Sunday, October 14th, starting at noon, for San Gabriel Valley Pride Festival 2012!
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Vandalism Won’t Kill This Garden
Pasadena City College’s Seeds of Change Sustainability Club had a major shock just before fall semester.
In 2010, PCC Seeds of Change first implemented their on-campus organic vegetable garden. For the next two years, they worked diligently: composting, constructing beds and trellises, and meeting every Friday to tend their crops. They had thriving organic produce, including corn, tomatoes and onions–and harvest time was near.
Then suddenly, in mid-August, everything was gone.
PCC Seeds of Change President Jason Carman recently talked about what happened–and how you can help.
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“Circus” Adventure: Rebecca Loebe
Photograph courtesy of Monica Hopman and used with permission.
Award-winning indie folk singer/songwriter Rebecca Loebe takes her audiences through a range of places and moods. And she’s just about to release her third CD, Circus Heart, on Tuesday, September 18th!
But that’s not all she’s doing–Rebecca’s starting off her “Circus Heart Tour” in Los Angeles, that Tuesday evening. She’s doing a record release show at the Hotel Cafe that evening–and she’d like to have you come and hear her new music!
Rebecca wowed the judges on NBC’s The Voice, Season 1–and has an amazing story to tell about living on the road. And besides her gift for music, she is a creative entrepreneur, with a website that shares her recent performances!
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