This Weekend, with Nick Pagliochini

What does it take to keep a century-old cultural landmark thriving?

Discover how this historic gem is not just rebuilding, but reimagining its future. From innovative youth programs to world-class art exhibitions, Casa Romantica is proving that setbacks can lead to incredible comebacks.

Join Nick Pagliochini as he explores the financial challenges and community support behind Casa Romantica with executive directors Jacqui Gro...

Nick will take a bit of a break from “This Weekend, with Nick Pagliochini” to spend the summer season focusing on his alt podcast, "In Conversation, With Nick Pagliochini." In this podcast, he brings viewers and listeners exclusive conversations with fascinating local figures - the folks behind many of the events and activities he’s highlighted on “This Weekend.”

Nick has a lot going on this summer!

• Vibrant LGBTQIA+ Pride...

Summer Nights & Pride Sights: Block Parties, Chili Cook-Offs, & the Magic of Movies!

Southern California packs a punch with diversity with so many colors of the rainbow. From LGBTQIA+ Pride in the heart of West Hollywood to catching a classic film under the stars at the Skirball Cultural Center. This episode is overflowing with possibilities! Film festivals to electric vehicle expos to new museum exhibitions to horror an...

Kim Kuzma, From Singer to Realtor

Join Nick Pagliochini in a heartfelt conversation with Kim Kuzma as she recounts her journey of perseverance and adaptability. From touring with eight suitcases to finding stability in Vallarta’s real estate market, Kim’s story is a testament to her resilience and determination.

Learn about the challenges Kim faced, the support she received, and the incredible success she achieved by balancin...

How Kim Kuzma Found Home in the Heart of Vallarta

In this episode, Nick Pagliochini sits down with the incredible Kim Kuzma to explore her transformation from a shy child in Alberta, Canada to a celebrated performer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Discover how moving nine times as a child and her passion for music shaped her into the artist she is today.

Kim shares her fascinating backstory, her experiences with the gay community...

Memorial Day: Arches, Art Walks, and Smokin’ BBQ!

Ready to mix some Victorian-era sideshow thrills with a dash of Mexican culture? This episode, Nick Pagliochini is breaking down the best events in Puerto Vallarta, including its vibrant art scene and bone-chilling history with pit stops at epic BBQ festivals and a Disney concert to make the animal kingdom proud at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, ever thought about wa...

Ever wondered what a life-sized Monopoly board in Santa Monica looks like? Or where you can feast on unlimited lobster while grooving to 70s hits? Tune in to find out as Nick Pagliochini takes you on a whirlwind tour of SoCal's most exciting events, from the colorful Long Beach Pride Festival to the artisan markets of Pasadena. Plus, Nick shares his sun-soaked adventures south of the border in Puerto Vallarta. Don't miss out on the...

In Part 1, you learned about Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, co-founders of Epic Entertainment Group. Their backgrounds. What lead them into the world of immersive entertainment. What it takes to get into this line of work. Our host, Nick Pagliochini, dives deeper into the depths of knowledge and experience with Steve and Charity - what's involved with EPIC events such as those they work so hard to develop and create. The things th...

Our host, Nick Pagliochini, is a Halloween baby – if you weren’t already aware – so he is truly the “Pumpkin King” when it comes to Halloween, Haunt, and Horror-based Immersive experiences. Nick’s even been a scare actor at Knott’s Scary Farm and The Queen Mary. That said, to celebrate Halfway to Halloween, he sat down with the twisted minds behind Epic Entertainment Group - co-founders - Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill – to see wha...

Boo! It's Halfway to Halloween – Monsters, Mysteries, and Mother's Day!

Think Halloween is just for October? Think again! Pull back the curtain on a spooktacular halfway-to-Halloween festival where the thrills of autumn collide with the warmth of spring. From the shadows of haunted mazes to the spectacles of ghostly parades, find out how your favorite haunts are keeping the spirit alive long before the leaves fall. It's a haunti...

Your host for In Conversation With Nick Pagliochini, sits down with BT McNicholl, Producing Artistic Director at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, to get to know more about this stellar, award-winning regional theatre.

To learn more about the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, please visit: https://lamiradatheatre.com/

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Your host for In Conversation With Nick Pagliochini, sits down with BT McNicholl, Producing Artistic Director at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, to get to know him better and his incredible background as well as personal and professional experience that he brings to this stellar, award-winning regional theatre.

To learn more about the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, please visit: https://lamiradatheatre...

May the Festivities Be With You: Jokes, Jedis, and Joyous Fiestas!

• Beach Life Festival
• South Coast Botanic Garden Events: Bloom and Soar Tropical Butterflies
• Netflix's Joke Fest
• Movies on Location: Star Wars Screening
• Los Angeles Zoo Dia de los Ninos/Children's Day
• Mount Wilson Observatory Talks and Telescopes
• LA County Fair
• Clay LA 2024
• Cinco Unchained
• Hogue OC Marathon Running Festival
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in San Clemente
• Fiesta in t...

Guest: Jessica Patay

In part two of our conversation with guest Jessica Patay, co-founder of We Are Brave Together, the focus shifts to the organization's development and the personal journey of its members. Jessica shares her experiences in managing the daily challenges associated with her son Ryan’s Prader-Willi syndrome, particularly his never-ending hunger which necessitates a locked kitchen to control food access.

Jessica explai...

Tinseltown Abounds: Egyptians, Streets, Tamales, and One Big Splash!

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun in this episode jam-packed with events to tickle your fancy. Foodies, rejoice! There's Pizza City Fest with its cheesy goodness, the 11th Annual Riverside Tamale Festival, and even a Walk with the Animals event to benefit pet adoption. Feeling artsy? Willy’s Chocolate Experience LA promises a world of pure imagination in a very,...

Guest: Jessica Patay

In part one of this week's "In Conversation" interview, we sit down with Jessica Patay as she tells us about her upbringing and the profound experiences that inspired her to create the powerful non-profit We Are Brave Together. We Are Brave Together aims to support, empower, and provide resources for mothers who are caregivers to children with disabilities, diagnoses, or mental health struggles.

Jessica opens...

Fasten Your Bookmarks - It's a Lit, Grit and Puppet-Filled Ride

This jam-packed weekend is a literary lover's delight mixed with adrenaline-pumping motorsports and Earth Day eco-adventures. From the LA Times Festival of Books to the thunderous Acura Grand Prix races to the whimsical 10th annual Bob Baker Marionette celebration, there's something for every reader, rev-head and puppet fan!

• LA Times Festival of Books - Author pa...

Featured Guest: Diane Challis Davy

Diane Challis Davy is a true Laguna Beach local. She graduated from Laguna Beach High School and studied set and costume design with a scholarship from the Festival of Arts in Laguna. Her love for art and performance led her to the Pageant of the Masters in 1980, where she started working in the costume department.

Davy’s talent and dedication were quickly recognized. She was promoted to Assistant P...

Unleash Your Imagination! Stars, Science, and a Symphony of Bugs!

Southern California is turning up the volume this weekend! Calling all TV fanatics - PaleyFest LA brings your favorite stars to the Dolby Theatre for interviews and show discussions (think Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon!). Need a cinematic adventure? The Academy Museum's "In the Midnight Hour" series throws a cult classic film fest, featuring outrageous fl...