From Lafayette to Lisbon

From Lafayette to Lisbon

Ambassador Levine proudly showcases the arts adorning Casa Carlucci. Photos: US Embassy of Lisbon Appointed the US Ambassador to Portugal by President Joe Biden in 2021, Queens-born Randi Charno Levine strengthens international ties, placing an emphasis on the arts....
Two Days in DTLA

Two Days in DTLA

The Broad, a contemporary art museum directly across the street from Conrad Los Angeles, is getting a multi-million dollar expansion. Photo: Mike Kelley. This native New Yorker quickly finds her footing and a whole lot to do, in downtown Los Angeles. I have a...
Urban Planner

Urban Planner

photography by Kevin Begovich Reprinted from DOWNTOWN Magazine Summer 2024 It’s not every day that you hear about a native New Yorker leaving for another metropolis, but for Nick Griffin, who has now been the Executive Director at the DTLA Alliance for the past five...