Georja Umano – Splash Magazines

African Conservation – One Mother at a Time

July 6, 2019 Georja Umano 6

Like many animal advocates I know, I am in awe of elephants. When I am around them, it always feels magical. I have spent countless hours observing them on safari and at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust‘s […]

Azure Mara Haven Review- New Lodgings and Friendly Faces at Kenya Reserve

July 25, 2018 Georja Umano 0

Azure Mara Haven is one of the newest lodgings in the Masai Mara, established just one year ago. The location and grounds are lovely, and it is situated on the Talek River which runs all […]

Mia Kora Exhibit – Kenya Artists Find New Ways To Help Wildlife

June 18, 2018 Georja Umano 0

The recent opening of the Mia Kora exhibit, “Frame It or Wear It” held at the grounds and Gallery of MatBronze, was the in place to be for art and wildlife lovers in Nairobi. As […]

LA Opera’s Candide Review – A Joyful Carnival Ride

February 12, 2018 Georja Umano 0

Leonard Bernstein, the great American musician, has compiled a musical show Candide, which is part opera, part musical comedy, partly absurd, more philosophical than it seems, and mostly entertaining. I believe LA Opera has succeeded […]

Pacific Opera Project’s The Monkey’s Paw and The Medium Review – – Spooky and Oddball Halloween Treats

October 30, 2017 Georja Umano 0

Josh Shaw, Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Pacific Opera Project (POP), is always coming up with new ways of presenting old things. Usually these are new takes on old pieces, as well as huge […]

LA Opera’s The Pearl Fishers Review – Glorious In Every Way

October 21, 2017 Georja Umano 0

LA Opera’s spectacular, contemporary production of Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers is a masterful, artistically relevant, and beautiful event. The season began with Bizet’s Carmen, a global favorite and perennial showcase. Now it is contrasted […]

Review of LA Opera’s Carmen – Spectacular Pillar of Opera

September 11, 2017 Georja Umano 0

LA Opera’s opening night of its 2017-18 season has ushered in another version of Bizet’s Carmen. Carmen is and has been considered a great opening act for the season due to its extreme popularity. It’s […]

Big Life Foundation Review– A Model For Africa and Beyond- Part I

July 17, 2017 Georja Umano 9

Part I – Big Life Success–Programs to Keep Animals and People Safe Can you imagine a society where both people and wildlife are respected by the leadership? Where the needs of both are taken into […]

Big Life Foundation Review– A Model For Africa and Beyond -Part II

July 17, 2017 Georja Umano 7

PhoPart 2 – Big Life Success- Collaboration With Conservationists, Artists and Ex-Poachers Big Life Foundation solicits and sponsors scholarships for the surrounding communities so that they can improve their lives and those of their children […]

Ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Review – A Peak Experience of Luxury and Nature

July 10, 2017 Georja Umano 3

Big Sky, Big Landscape, Big Tuskers! If you were one of the most wealthy and artistic people in the world, and you also had a great love of nature and wildlife, it’s hard to imagine […]