EVENTS

This Musical Weekend

This Musical Weekend

"I've seen fire and and I've seen rain" sang James Taylor. For those of us in the Southern California area, we have indeed seen enough of both. But, to soothe the weary, the weekend in Southern California affords some respite in the form of musical events! Yes, there...

Oscar Nominations

Oscar Nominations

  The Oscars, officially known as the Academy Awards, are nearly 96 years old. The first ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Here’s a bit of history: Origins: The awards were conceived by Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM...

The Weekend

The Weekend

As we inch toward Halloween, scary events emerge from the shadows. Of note is the Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery — a truly spectacular event to attend. This year, the guiding theme is the Monarch Butterfly and its winter home, the Mexican state of Michoacán

Los Muertos Celebrates Day of the Dead

Los Muertos Celebrates Day of the Dead

Los Muertos 5k celebrates Day of the Dead with a vibrant 5k run or walk that takes place in Downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of families and friends gather together in a fun atmosphere to remember loved ones that have passed, in this rich cultural tradition.  ...

Voting in Style

Voting in Style

    Yes! The Hotel Figueroa has partnered with I Am a Voter to serve as a polling place from October 26-November 5th. If you are unfamiliar with this iconic hotel, this could be a great reason to visit. This year, amidst another pivotal presidential election...

Puffco Prepares to Throw Annual Puffcon

Puffco Prepares to Throw Annual Puffcon

If you're still hanging on to summer and need some more party vibes before the season is long gone, there's a block party taking place and you're invited! Puffco, the industry leader in high tech dabbing accessories is preparing a sunset sendoff that will surely end...

Behind the “Seams” with Reagan Foy

Behind the “Seams” with Reagan Foy

Behind the “Seams” with Pageant of the Masters Costume Director Reagan Foy    Costume Director Reagan Foy with one of the over 100 costumes created for this summer’s production “Á La Mode: The Art of Fashion.” Photo Credit...

Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum

Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum

Dinner and a Movie with Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum for Art & History         Saturday, August 17 at 6 p.m. WHAT: The Catalina Museum for Art & History has announced the return of the beloved tradition, Dinner and a Movie with Elvis. This exceptional...

Venice Beach Run

Venice Beach Run

Inaugural Venice Beach Run Saturday, July 20 Registration is open for the inaugural. The run starts and finishes at the Venice Beach Pier with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org) supporting the Venice Beach Recreation...

When Hollywood Ran Scared

When Hollywood Ran Scared

Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism. In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee called on Hollywood figures to...

Catch It While You Can…

Catch It While You Can…

The drive to the Griffith Observatory is always a fun-filled drive. It is where Vermont Avenue meets the hills as one passes the rich homes of Los Feliz, the open spaces where the coyotes roam, the Greek Theater and up the hill to the Observatory. On a recent Friday...