The Fine Art Treasures Gallery ran a DirecTV and Dish Network show, and sold art to more than 10,000 customers around the United States, bringing in more than $20 million. However, on-air auctioneer James Mobley, 63, of Woodland Hills, is going to get a whole lot of time to watch TV shows, since he's been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for pedaling fake art--forging the signatures of Picasso, Dali, Chagall, and more--and skipping out on his taxes. Mobley's sentencing follows that of the married couple, Gerald Sullivan and Kristine Eubanks of La Cañada Flintridge, who were sentenced earlier this year after pleading guilty to several federal charges. more ›

Mmmmmm, donuts. Pastry Chef Mariah Swan has put together a delicious collection of donuts for everyone to enjoy at Grace Restaurant's Doughnut Shoppe event. The event features a varying selection of Swan's creations which sometimes include chocolate chip cookie dough or butterscotch filled donuts. Ice cream and sorbet compliment the tasty treats. Starts at 6 PM. more ›

Master artist Pablo Picasso's life is on display in a series of pictures by Lucien Clergue. Titled, The Intimate Picasso, the collection features a number of candid images of Picasso going about his daily life. Through March 21 at the Louis Stern Fine Arts Gallery. more ›

Saturday night was the main event in the three-day American Wine and Food Festival festival that started with Red Hot @ Red Seven Friday and culminated in a chef's dinner on Sunday, Saturday evening's event was a full-blown extravaganza. more ›

John Richardson signs A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years 7pm @ LACMA more ›

Today someone I love broke up with me, because he thinks that his whole life, he's been living for other people and not for himself. And that everyone's perception of him has been wrong, his entire life, and now it's time for him to figure out who he is. ...Anyone know what the fuck that means?? He pursued me, and he was totally wonderful for 5 months - I've never been so happy -... more ›