Articles by Georja Umano

One Million Animal Gala: Farm Animal Rights Movement Wins the Hearts of Animal Lovers

Farm Animal Rights Movement makes a splash in Los Angeles with an historic protest and a glamorous Gala for animal advocates

Pacific Opera Project's Marriage of Figaro Review: Exciting Homegrown Talent Bring Mozart To Life

An all American cast find all the beautiful musical and comedic nuggets in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro at Pacific Opera Project

Animal Advocacy Museum Opening: Enthusiastic Activists Rush In

The brand new Animal Advocacy Museum promises to be a dynamic place to learn about what's going on with animals and how to get involved

Animal Advocacy Museum To Open In Los Angeles!

Animal Advocacy Museum Launch Party on March 30, 2013

LA Opera's Cinderella: The Mice Steal the Show

LA Opera's lush and creative production of Giaoachino Rossini's Cinderella is enhanced by sniffing, scratching, scampering, rolling adorable mice

Pacific Opera Project’s Barber of Seville: Brilliance Cloaked in Rough and Tumble

With POP's Barber of Seville, Rossini's farcical story is updated as a Hollywood saga with celebrities, fans, rock stars and drugs--and even a homage to the LAPD

Dr. Winnie Kiiru: African Woman on the Rise

Dr. Winnie Kiiru of Kenya is a powerful community and conservation organizer whose leadership is helping to save African elephants

LA Opera's The Flying Dutchman Review: Enthralling

JULIE MAKEROV stepped in opening night to perform the lead female role in LAOpera's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN- with a bare 20 minutes notice and it is hard to imagine the piece reaching as great a success with anyone else

Hotel Barocco Review: Classy, Charming, and Welcoming Boutique in the Heart of Rome

Hotel Barocco is one of the best places you could stay in Rome -- classy, hospitable, and great location

Tortilis Camp in Amboseli Park, Kenya Review: Surprising and Delightful Luxuries In the Bush

Tortilis Camp outside of Amboseli Park, Kenya, is a fun place to stay with many surprising delights, such as growing all its own organic vegetables

Satao Elerai Camp Review--Natural Beauty, Serenity, Luxury and Ecology at Amboseli Park, Kenya

A lovely, artistic and very serene campsite made with local acacia trees awaits you, and your visit will help protect and conserve all that is wild and beautiful

Aberdare Country Club and The Ark Review: Sister Lodges That Offer Unique Leisure and Wildlife Viewing in Aberdare Park, Kenya

Staying at The Ark, modeled on Noah's Ark, in the middle of the jungle is a unique and thrilling nighttime experience and staying at the Aberdare Country Club you are surrounded by beauty and luxury

THE MARGARITA HOUSE Review: A Homey Bed and Breakfast in Karen Suburbs of Nairobi

The Margarita House is a homey and affordable place to stay when visiting the sights of Nairobi, Kenya

THE FIRST LUXURY ART HOTEL ROMA Review: Unsurpassed Sophistication, Style and Service

The First Luxury Art Hotel Roma is a haven of modern art, sophistication and service--where the celebrities go when they want to be incognito

ANIMAL RIGHTS RESERVED--Urgent Care For Wildlife in Kenya

Animal Rights Reserved is a recently founded charity in Kenya which is taking aim at the problems of wildlife and the community

KONGONI LODGE at Kenya's Lake Naivasha Review – A Wonderland You Will Never Want to Leave

Kenya's Kongoni Lodge is a dreamy, luxurious haven for tourists and wildlife too

Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips Interview - Founders of Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International, one of the most effective animal rights organizations in the world, is headed by Jan Creamer and her husband Tim Phillips who are attacking animal cruelty around the globe

“Sweeney Todd” Review: Great Moments in New Production of Pacific Opera Project

Great musical moments arise, like the smell of baking pie

Lion Ark Gala Fundraiser: A Love Fest for Animal Advocates

Hundreds of animals lovers came out to Lion Ark Gala to celebrate the great work of Animal Defenders International, their new feature documentary LION ARK, and honor Bob Barker and Jorja Fox

A.D.I.'s Lion Ark Gala: Get Tickets Now for Star-Studded Fundraiser for Animals!

Lion Ark Night tickets are now available for an Oct. 13 star-studded gala evening in the Hollywood Hills

Circus PAWS Review: Fabulous and Cruelty Free

Fabulous animal free circus challenges the concept of old fashioned animal abusive entertainment

Don Giovanni at LA Opera Review: Sublime and Yet Disturbing

Mozart's Don Giovanni is a frivolous comedy of flirtations and attempted seductions, but the story is framed within an ominous tragedy

Circus PAWS Is Coming! - Magical Entertainment Without Animals

CIRCUS PAWS - it needs no animals to be spectacular - will be playing three shows only Sept. 29 and 30

The Two Foscari Review: LA Opera Dazzles With A Brilliant Production

The Two Foscari (I Due Foscari), for all its many charms, is an opera which is rarely mounted

"The Chicago 8" Review: A Riveting New Film

This movie could encourage activists today and all Americans to remember what our basic rights are

Elephant Room at the Kirk Douglas Review - Artful and Zany Magic!

Three zany magicians update some old parlor tricks with new gags in a series of wacky comedy sketches

Comedy Benefit for Harvest Home - Another Reason to Love Raymond!

Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines and Wendy Liebman entertain for Harvest Home charity

Medium Thomas John - Down to Earth Psychic with Out of This World Visitors

This morning while chatting with psychic Thomas John, I was visited by my mother-in-law. This was a surprise, since she passed away in 2010

La Boheme Review - A Magical Production at LA Opera

La Boheme is built around some of Puccini’s most memorable and haunting arias of love

"Cosi Fan Tutte" Review - A Great New Production of Pacific Opera Project

Pacific Opera Project’s production of Mozart’s “Cosi fan Tutte” is hilarious and creative

Tuesday May 21st: 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival; 6:00 PM | Fast & Furious 6 Movie Film Premiere after party VIP Tickets; 7:15 PM | Acting Class Los Angeles - Mother of Invention Acting School; 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory; 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
Wednesday May 22nd: 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival; 5:30 PM | Craft Beer Tasting in May at Bistango; 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory; 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse

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