It's not often in life that you get to give your best friend a perfect present. It was a milestone birthday for my dearest pal from Back East, and she is a lover of art, fashion, and design, with a particular interest in graffiti. I was so fortunate to have Cindy Schwarzstein of Cartwheel Art help me plan an incredible afternoon as my gift to my friend. She recommended a range of great neighborhood spots for lunch prior to our tour; she arranged for a graffiti expert to join us for a portion of the tour; she arranged for a special visit into an artist's studio as he prepared for an upcoming show; and she gave us a wonderful overview of the Arts District in general, both on foot and by automobile. It was a terrific day, and my friend and I had a great time. We concluded our tour invigorated and inspired by all we saw and experienced. It is a rare thing to be in the presence of someone whose work is her passion -- someone who has loads of knowledge to share and who does so in a manner that doesn't intimidate but rather engages wholeheartedly. Cindy Schwarzstein is that person. I look forward to taking another tour with Cindy in the future, and I enthusiastically recommend Cartwheel Art Tours. Organizer for private group tour, in the DTLA Arts District with Cartwheel Art Tours (February 23rd, 2016)