Stories of Spiritual Inspiration

I love to read and particularly enjoy stories about my Jewish ancestors. I discovered Guesthouse for Ganesha because a friend, Judith Teitelman, wrote it, and it starts with my middle name, Beth.

Women Who Tell Stories

Since March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” I asked Renee O’Connor, a professional actress (known around the world for playing Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess) and founder of House of Bards theatre company in San Pedro, and Laurie Steelink, Native American artist and founder of Cornelius Projects on Pacific Avenue, to tell a little bit about their stories.

Why Is San Pedro’s Culture Important?

The unique aspects of San Pedro’s culture are a compelling reflection of our community and can attract new visitors, residents, and businesses. It’s also a vital determining factor of how our community interacts, responds, and grows. Culture plays a significant role in the lives of everyone in society, and it can give us a sense of belonging.

Creating Public Art and Community

Why does the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District focus on creating public artwork for this community?
Because we know the goal of public art is to make, us engage with art every single day. Our relationship with the arts is essential for the social and cultural aspects of a society.

What Makes a There, Here?

We all have treasured memories of visiting a surprising, unique place — dark hot chocolate and churros in Madrid, the symmetry of town squares in Spain, holiday light shows in public gardens, hearing London’s Big Ben strike the time, a stroll along our promenade.