As I prepared to write this article on the first International Women's Day of this new decade, I mulled over how much has changed in the past few years, and how far we've yet to go—both in my personal life and in society as a whole. I must admit that in my present physical state, … Continue reading A Few Recommendations in Honor of International Women’s Day
Beneath the White Tent Once Again: Dinner Party Does Frieze LA
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend who works in the medical field about the inaccessibility of contemporary art to the general public. "I just don't get, well, why this is a thing," she scoffed while telling me about an acquaintance who creates minimalist light sculptures. Frankly, I ask myself this same … Continue reading Beneath the White Tent Once Again: Dinner Party Does Frieze LA
A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Guide to Radical Self Acceptance with Astrologer Chani Nicholas
Astrology came to me in the aftermath of the 2016 election. Yes, I know it sounds nutty (and maybe a tad dramatic), but when the world you thought you knew ceases to make sense, you end up looking for any and every resource that can offer guidance. Dipping my toes into the practice helped me … Continue reading A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Guide to Radical Self Acceptance with Astrologer Chani Nicholas
That’s a Wrap: Our Favorites of the Decade
We're suckers for year-end lists here at Dinner Party, and what better way to cap off not just the year but an entire decade with a list of carefully curated content to spark the imagination and fuel future discoveries? After all, you could say this is our modus operandi. Read on for a few of … Continue reading That’s a Wrap: Our Favorites of the Decade
Afternoon Rainstorm Beneath the White Tent (Again): Dinner Party Does Frieze LA
Articles on commercial art fairs almost always start with some variation of, "It's easy to hate on [insert art fair here]," and Frieze is no exception. To a large degree, this statement rings true—and not just because an art critic is attempting to make some lofty, highbrow commentary about the debasement of visual art through commodification. … Continue reading Afternoon Rainstorm Beneath the White Tent (Again): Dinner Party Does Frieze LA
Think Piece Roundup: Marie Kondo and The Life‑Changing Magic of Tidying Up
I'm fascinated by America's current fixation with Marie Kondo. I've been familiar with the KonMari method for years now, from an old boss who eagerly anticipated getting their hands on the English translation of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up back in 2014. And though I had an inkling that Kondo's gentle, thoughtful approach to organization … Continue reading Think Piece Roundup: Marie Kondo and The Life‑Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Coping Isn’t the Goal: Jameela Jamil and the Violent Narrative Against Women’s Bodies
On a cold November morning halfway through my sophomore year of high school, I was sitting in a hospital examination room feeling an acute sense of relief when a doctor told me I was not allowed to go out for basketball season. I’d lost too much weight to make physical activity viable. This relief was … Continue reading Coping Isn’t the Goal: Jameela Jamil and the Violent Narrative Against Women’s Bodies
2018 Vulture Festival Los Angeles: Sunday
For pop culture junkies, it's easy to go way too hard at the Vulture Festival knowing that you could be getting the inside scoop on Syfy's Deadly Class one moment and touring Grand Central Market with Phil Rosenthal and Nancy Silverton the next. We learned our lesson from last year and paced ourselves accordingly on Sunday, focusing … Continue reading 2018 Vulture Festival Los Angeles: Sunday
2018 Vulture Festival Los Angeles: Saturday
Deftly avoiding a sophomore slump, the Vulture Festival was back in Los Angeles for the second year in a row, and this year's lineup was just as jam-packed as the inaugural iteration. Not only did the festival host conversations with cultural icons such as Cynthia Nixon and Busy Philipps, but it also had panels with new fan faves … Continue reading 2018 Vulture Festival Los Angeles: Saturday
Meows on Melrose: Cats, Coffee, and Even Co-Working at Crumbs & Whiskers
Alright, alright, I know a good chunk of you are only here for the cat photos, and I promise there’s cuteness to rival the content on r/CatTaps in just a moment. But first, a bit of background... You see, Crumbs & Whiskers founder Kanchan Singh reminds me a lot of myself—a young millennial woman who just loves cats. … Continue reading Meows on Melrose: Cats, Coffee, and Even Co-Working at Crumbs & Whiskers
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