From producing and manging to raising money for charity, Amy Balsam is ready to take on a challenge. Her company In 2 It Media produces some of the largest events in Hollywood. Now Amy and her partner Michael Wasserman have started Rock4Change and are focusing their attention on raising money and awareness for initiatives in Darfur and Uganda. On September 4, the Rock4Change Concert will bring together musicians, actors and other amazing performers to share......

SEX STORIES* The “In the Flesh” reading series begun by author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel in NYC in 2005 finally launches in LA today. Accomplished local authors are asked to share intimate and humorous details about s-e-x. The LA series will be hosted by writer Carrie Milne (Hooking Up, Naked Ambition) and will be held the last Thursday of every month. Tonight’s theme: Survival. 7:30 pm // Freddy and Eddy // 12613 Venice......

I'm spending Thanksgiving with my husband and two young daughters in the Bay Area. So this year I am thankful for sharing some San Francisco treats with my kids: Cable Cars Ghiradelli Hot Fudge Sundaes Vietnamese food at The Slanted Door Sourdough Bread And candy and cakes at Miette. I am also thankful for the Jewish World Watch Solar Cooker Project. The solar cookers help the women in refugee camps in Chad have a......