Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. But where can you go to find a fireworks show near you? There are actually many locations to choose from, as you will see if you check out these two sites, which list fireworks displays around Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Happy 4th!! Fireworks Shows […]
Castle Green Opens Its Doors This Sunday for Public Tours
June 22, 2011 12:16 am By
If you ever spent time exploring the area around Old Pasadena, you undoubtedly noticed the beautiful Castle Green, built in 1898 as an annex to the Hotel Green resort. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Archives of Significant Interiors, this seven story historic landmark was built by Col. George G. Green of the Patent Medicine Business in the Moorish, Colonial, and Spanish styles and is graced by ornate furnishings and an elegant ballroom.
8th Annual FYF Fest – Tickets Now On Sale
June 18, 2011 4:16 pm By
Tickets went on sale yesterday afternoon for the 8th Annual FYF Fest, an all-ages music festival complete with multiple performance stages, comedy acts, art installations, craft booths, food trucks, and carnival games. This year marks several firsts for FYF Fest, including its new location in downtown LA near city hall and the involvement of Goldenvoice, the organization that also produces Coachella.
Cookbooks by LA Chefs
June 14, 2011 6:22 am By
If you read my posts on a regular basis, you’ll know that I enjoy participating in local food tours and trying new restaurants whenever I have the chance. I also delight in cooking – although it’s not something I do very often.
Captain Blood at the Million Dollar Theater
June 11, 2011 5:36 am By
On Wednesday night I attended a screening of Captain Blood, the classic Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland film released in 1935 by Warner Bros. and directed by Michael Curtiz. This was the third of six motion pictures that make up the Los Angeles Conservancy’s annual program called Last Remaining Seats. Now in its 25th year, this unique event celebrates classic films and live entertainment in LA’s historic theaters.
Exploring East Los Angeles on the LA Latin Spice Tour
June 8, 2011 6:36 pm By
In March my wife and I ventured out in one of those rare southern California downpours to participate in the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Tour run by Melting Pot Tours. Despite the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and looked forward to participating in another tour hosted by the same company. Little did I know an opportunity would present itself so soon.
Lightning in a Bottle 2011
May 24, 2011 5:47 pm By
Once again The Do LaB brings their creative energies to the southern California music and arts scene with Lightning in a Bottle 2011, the 10th evolution of their signature festival. The Los Angeles based company specializes in “creating experiences as art form” and has become a fixture at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival for the past seven years. While I unfortunately missed Coachella this year, I attended in 2009 and 2010 and The Do LaB installations were definitely a highlight of the festival experience.
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