Rooftop Bar at the Standard

Sun, 01/01/2012 - 08:30 — Anonymous Rooftop Bar at the Standard - The
Standard Rooftop Bar

Go Los Angeles Card Itinerary

Sun, 01/01/2012 - 08:30 — Anonymous 3-Day Everything Hollywood Itinerary
with the Go Los Angeles Card

Space Mountain Ride Review

Sun, 01/01/2012 - 03:30 — Anonymous Space Mountain Ride Review for
Disneyland California

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Sun, 01/01/2012 - 00:45 — Anonymous Tips for Visiting Six Flags Magic
Mountain including when to visit and how to save money.

Beverly Hills Trolley Tours

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Beverly Hills Trolley Tours - Trolley
Tours in Beverly Hills

Los Angeles Tours

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Los Angeles Tours - Los Angeles
Sightseeing Tours

The Page Museum

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 21:46 — Anonymous The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
houses a great collection of fossils from the Tar Pits.

Sheraton Universal

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 21:46 — Anonymous Sheraton Universal Hotel - Sheraton
Hotel at Universal Studios Hollywood

Rose Parade Showcase of Floats

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 15:16 — Anonymous If you miss the Rose Parade, you can
still be part of the Tournament of Roses festivities. After all the work that
goes into assembling the Rose Parade floats, it would be a shame to put them
away right after the parade. So for your viewing pleasure, the works of
organic art go on display after the parade through January 2....Read Full
Post

January is Fine Art and Photography Month in LA

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 15:11 — Anonymous October may be Arts Month across the
country but January is the month you want to travel to Los Angeles if you are
a serious art collector. Many of the top art galleries from around the world
converge on Santa Monica and LA for two weekends of high-end art and
photography sales....Read Full Post

Christmas in LA, Continued...

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 16:00 — Anonymous I never seem to get a chance to get out
and enjoy all my favorite LA Christmas traditions in all the hustle and
bustle preparing for the big day. If you have the same issue, no worries;
many Christmas festivities continue through at least New Year's Eve, some
even longer....Read Full Post

Tournament of Roses in Pasadena

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 01:24 — Anonymous The *Tournament of Roses* is best known
for the *Rose Bowl* football game and the *Rose Parade*, which both take
place in Pasadena on New Year's Day. But did you know you could get in on the
excitement before the big day? *Equifest* and *Bandfest* give visitors a
chance to see the equestrian teams and marching bands perform on December 29,
a few days before they march in the parade....Read Full Post

Christmas Performances in LA

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 21:15 — Anonymous Christmas Plays and Shows in LA

Kodak Theatre Tours

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 23:15 — Anonymous Kodak Theatre Tours, Hollywood, CA

Knotts Merry Farm

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 09:15 — Anonymous Knott's Merry Farm - Christmas at
Knott's Berry Farm

Gondolas in Los Angeles

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 04:15 — Anonymous Gondola Getaway - Gondola Rides in Long
Beach, CA

Cirque du Soleil Quidam in Long Beach

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 01:30 — Anonymous Banquine acrobatic floor show in Cirque
du Soleil's Quidam performing in Long Beach, CA, March, 2006

What is a FASTPASS?

Sat, 12/24/2011 - 23:15 — Anonymous This article explains how the
Disneyland FASTPASS system works and how to make the most of it.

Romantic Los Angeles Part 2

Sat, 12/24/2011 - 23:15 — Anonymous Ballroom Dancing around Los Angeles and
Orange County

Max Mirani's MOVE

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 20:45 — Anonymous Review of Max Mirani's MOVE Mobile
Closet rolling suitcase

Disney Concert Hall Photo Tour - 5 of 25

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 06:30 — Anonymous Disney Concert Hall Tour from your Los
Angeles for Visitors Guide

Playboy Mansion from the Air

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 06:30 — Anonymous Aerial view of the Playboy Mansion

NARM Gets You into 400+ Museums

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 22:42 — Anonymous Still looking for that unique holiday
gift? For museum lovers, membership in a local museum can can come with free
admission to museums across the country. Through a program called North
American Reciprocal Museums (NARM), if you contribute to one member museum,
you receive free or reduced admission and museum store discounts at all
member museums in the United States and Canada. So, if you're a contributing
member of the Cincinnati Art Museum, The Holocaust Memorial Museum in San
Antonio, the American Folk Art Museum in New York or the Textile Museum of
Canada in Toronto, you could get in free to 18 Los Angeles and Orange County
museums. And if you support any of those 18 Southern California museums, you
get the same benefit at over 400 museums in the US and Canada. In some areas,
the reciprocal relationship is not valid for museums local to the member
museums. The Southern California museums do not appear to have this
restriction, so members of the *Museum of Latin American Art* can get in to
the *Bowers Museum* or the *Skirball Center* and vice versa, but special
ticketed exhibits may be excluded....Read Full Post

Disney Concert Hall Photo Tour - 1 of 25

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 01:30 — Anonymous Disney Concert Hall Tour from your Los
Angeles for Visitors Guide

Fela! Raises the Roof at the Ahmanson

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 21:09 — Anonymous Taking a break from all things holiday,
I joined an enthusiastic audience for the opening of the musical */Fela!/* at
the Ahmanson Theatre. *Sahr Ngaujah* was riveting as the Nigerian singer and
musician responsible for creating the 60s Afro-Beat music that seeded today's
Hip Hop beats. It took a few minutes for the crowd to buy into the audience
participation required of us as attendees at Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's concert at
the Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria, on the eve of the singer's departure for
America, but eventually everyone was on their feet trying to follow the dance
instruction. Pounding Tony-award-winning dance numbers alternate with Fela's
contemplative storytelling and audience ribbing, working the crowd like a
pro....Read Full Post

Los Angeles Traffic

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous The Pros and Cons of using Sigalert.com
Traffic Map of Los Angeles

New Year's Eve Romance in Los Angeles

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 16:14 — Anonymous After Valentine's Day, *New Year's Eve*
is one of the most romantic nights of the year. If you're looking for a
romantic way to celebrate with the one you love in Los Angeles, check out my
guides to Romantic Things to Do in Los Angeles and More Romantic Things to Do
in Los Angeles. If you're thinking of using the occasion to pop the question,
take a look at  my list of the Best Places to Propose in Los Angeles....Read
Full Post

Unusual LA Christmas Traditions

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 21:15 — Anonymous The most unique and unusual Christmas
traditions and celebrations in Los Angeles, CA

Equestfest

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 00:30 — Anonymous Tournament of Roses Equestfest

Give Quality Time and Experiences for the Holidays

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 22:44 — Anonymous Let's face it. Most of us have way more
stuff than we need. And even if that sweater or video game ends up being a
favorite, it has a very limited lifespan. On the other hand, the memories you
make sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience, or the memories that your loved
one will have of a fabulous experience you give them, last forever.  An
added bonus is that you can do your holiday shopping online right up to the
last minute, since in most cases, there's nothing to ship. Do go ahead and
get a snazzy card or box to package your confirmation email or printable
voucher or certificate for that little value added touch....Read Full Post

Las Posadas on Olvera Street

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 16:55 — Anonymous Los Angeles isn't all Tinseltown. There
are also deep Mexican roots, most often celebrated at LA's historic heart, El
Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Site at Olvera Street, the oldest
neighborhood in town. During the Christmas season, Olvera Street hosts the
Mexican tradition of *Las Posadas*. For nine nights leading up to Christmas,
Las Posadas recreates the procession of Mary and Joseph from inn to inn. On
Olvera street, volunteers dressed for the parts are followed by children,
adults and animals, stopping at each merchant shop to exchange a singing
story of asking for shelter and being rejected. The procession ends with hot
cocoa, pan dulce for everyone....Read Full Post

Do LA Travelers Need Something Different for Christmas?

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 14:16 — Anonymous Do visitors traveling to Los Angeles
really need anything different than what they need if they stay home? Well,
yeah, probably. There are some gift ideas that can help someone get around,
and others that will help them fit in. And if you're the one traveling, it's
a good excuse to do some shopping for yourself....Read Full Post

The Biggest New Year's Eve Bashes in LA

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 17:10 — Anonymous Just about every local bar and
nightclub in LA will be hosting a New Year's Eve Party, but for the grandest
of them all, check out my guide to the Biggest New Year's Eve Celebrations
Around LA. Ticket prices on some events go up closer to the date and some
events sell out, so get your tickets now....Read Full Post

Downtown LB Restaurants

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 21:30 — Anonymous Downtown Long Beach Restaurants -
Moderate to Casual

The Conductor

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 00:15 — Anonymous The Conductor of the Disneyland Band at
Disneyland California

Bardot

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 00:15 — Anonymous Bardot Hollywood - Bardot Nightclub in
Hollywood, formerly Spider Club

Main Street Christmas

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 00:15 — Anonymous Main Street USA decked out for the
holidays at Disneyland California

Jewish Los Angeles

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:15 — Anonymous Los Angeles landmarks and attractions
with Jewish cultural significance

Valentine's Day Events in LA

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:15 — Anonymous Valentine's Day Events in Los Angeles -
Valentine's Day Activities in Los Angeles

Mary Poppins

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:15 — Anonymous Mary Poppins poses with visitors at
Disneyland California

Best Places to Propose in LA

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Propose to Your Sweetheart Via Improv
Comedy Sketch - Improv Comedy Proposal

Hilton Hotel Universal Studios

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Hilton Hotel Universal Studios - Hilton
Los Angeles/Universal City Hotel

Los Angeles Music Center

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous The Ahmanson Theatre - The Ahmanson
Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center

Driving in Los Angeles

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 19:00 — Anonymous Los Angeles Traffic - Los Angeles
Traffic Reports

The Spelling Manor

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 04:30 — Anonymous The Spelling Manor in Holmby Hills

Los Angeles Music Center

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 04:30 — Anonymous Restaurants at the Los Angeles Music
Center - Los Angeles Music Center Restaurants

Los Angeles Gifts for Travelers

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 04:30 — Anonymous Top Gifts for People Traveling to Los
Angeles

Knotts Merry Farm

Sat, 12/10/2011 - 23:30 — Anonymous Knott's Christmas Craft Fair at Knott's
Berry Farm

Mickey's Sleigh

Sat, 12/10/2011 - 01:45 — Anonymous Santa Mickey Mouse Figurine in a gift
shop at Disneyland

Chinese New Year in LA

Sat, 12/10/2011 - 01:45 — Anonymous Chinese New Year in Los Angeles -
Vietnamese New Year in Los Angeles - Lunar New Year in LA

Los Angeles Music Center

Sat, 12/10/2011 - 01:45 — Anonymous Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Los
Angeles Music Center

Mickey Mouse Flower Garden

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 20:45 — Anonymous Mickey Mouse Flower Garden

Oscar Events for Everyone

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 20:45 — Anonymous Oscar parties and related events in Los
Angeles that are open to the general public

Christmastime at Disneyland

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 20:45 — Anonymous Christmastime at Disneyland California

Hanukkah Celebrations in LA

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 15:32 — Anonymous Hanukkah is from December 20-28 for
2011. Festivities start on Wednesday the 1st with community Menorah Lighting
ceremonies. The *Skirball Cultural Center* in Brentwood will have their
annual event *Sunday, December 11, 2011*. You don't have to be Jewish to
enjoy the festivities; many include crafts, games and activities for the
whole family, not to mention holiday treats. Most LA events are just one day
or evening, but the *Third Street Promenade* in Santa Monica will have
menorah lighting ceremonies for all 8 days, starting December 20. For details
on these and other events check out my list of Hanukkah Celebrations Around
LA....Read Full Post

Carols, Shopping and Thrills at Knott's Merry Farm

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 22:59 — Anonymous Disney's Christmas Fantasy maybe more
well-know, but just down the street Knott's Merry Farm puts on it's own
holiday showcase with */A Charlie Brown Christmas/*. The month-long event
includes twinkly lights, a festive parade, Snoopy on Ice, Peanuts characters
and carolers performing throughout the park and a Christmas Craft Fair. In
between holiday activities, the parks thrill rides are open. Read more about
Knott's Merry Farm....Read Full Post

Hogwarts is Coming to Universal Hollywood...Eventually

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 21:02 — Anonymous OK, we admit it. Our collective nose
was a little out of joint when Universal Studios opened the /*Wizarding World
of Harry Potter */in Orlando in 2010, rather than here in LA at the ORIGINAL
Universal Studios. After all we ARE the movie capital of the world,
right?...Read Full Post

La Brea Tar Pits

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 23:30 — Anonymous How to visit the La Brea Tar Pits in
Los Angeles, one of the riches sources of Ice Age fossils in the world.

Santa Monica Attractions

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 23:30 — Anonymous Santa Monica Attractions - Attractions
in Santa Monica - things to do in Santa Monica, CA, California

Aquarium of the Pacific

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 23:30 — Anonymous Aquarium of the Pacific - Aquarium of
the Pacific in Long Beach

Disney Concert Hall Photo Tour - 6 of 25

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 23:30 — Anonymous Disney Concert Hall Tour from your Los
Angeles for Visitors Guide

Sls Hotel At Beverly Hills - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $295

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Sls Hotel At Beverly Hills from $295

Best Western Plus The Inn At Marina Del Rey - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $144

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Best Western Plus The Inn At Marina Del
Rey from $144

Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $79

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport from
$79

Hotel Angeleno, A Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $153

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Hotel Angeleno, A Joie De Vivre
Boutique Hotel from $153

Coast Anabelle Hotel - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $149

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Coast Anabelle Hotel from $149

Hotel Current - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $59

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Hotel Current from $59

Hilton Los Angeles Airport And Towers - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $90

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Hilton Los Angeles Airport And Towers
from $90

Radisson Hotel Whittier - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $80

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Radisson Hotel Whittier from $80

Howard Johnson Los Angeles - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $57

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Howard Johnson Los Angeles from $57

Hollywood Exec Vagabond Inn - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $47

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Hollywood Exec Vagabond Inn from $47

Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel Santa Monica - los angeles - Reservations and Discounts from $129

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 00:00 — Anonymous Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel Santa
Monica from $129

Morgan Freeman

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 23:45 — Anonymous A wax Morgan Freeman at Madame Tussauds
Hollywood

It's Grinchmas at Universal Studios

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 16:51 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has finally
announced dates for their annual *Grinchmas *celebration. While Santa takes
over most shopping malls and theme parks around southern California, it's the
Grinch who takes over Universal Studios Hollywood, accompanied by all his
Who-ville friends. The /*Grinchmas Winter Wonderland*/ includes blankets of
real snow, refreshed daily, nightly lighting of the twisted Grinchmas Tree,
visits with *Cindy Lou Who* and *Max the Dog* as well as *the Grinch*
himself, and performances by the *Whoville Whos*. The Studio tour will also
visit the original sets from the movie /Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole
Christmas/ where characters will reenact memorable moments....Read Full Post

Driving in Los Angeles

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 23:45 — Anonymous Driving Laws in Los Angeles - Driving
Behavior Laws in Los Angeles

Best Places to Propose in LA

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 23:45 — Anonymous Proposing on a Sunset Zeppelin Tour of
Los Angeles

Awards Shows in LA

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:00 — Anonymous Awards Shows in Los Angeles

Wicked

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:00 — Anonymous Wicked at the Pantages Theatre in
Hollywood, Wicked in LA

Main Street Christmas

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:00 — Anonymous Main Street USA decked out for the
holidays at Disneyland California

Summer in Los Angeles

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:00 — Anonymous Summer in Los Angeles - Top 10 Reasons
to Visit Los Angeles in the Summer

Getty Villa

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:00 — Anonymous The architecture of the Getty Villa,
modeled after the Villa dei Papiri

Los Angeles Theatre

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous Overview of the Los Angeles Theatre
scene and live theatre venues in Los Angeles

Disneyland Guide by Location

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous A guide to rides,
attractions,restaurants and shops in Fantasyland at Disneyland California in
Anaheim

Christmas at Disneyland

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous Christmas at Disneyland

Rhythm Lounge Nightclub

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous Rhythm Lounge on Pine Avenue in Long
Beach Nightclub Profile

Goofy's Gingerbread House

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous Goofy's Gingerbread House in the
Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade

L.A. Weather Now

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 21:00 — Anonymous Los Angeles Current Weather Conditions
links

Starring You - Hollywood

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Starring You - Starring You in
Hollywood on the Walk of Fame

Long Beach Downtown Hotels

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Best Long Beach Downtown Hotels - Best
Hotels in Downtown Long Beach

Mickey's House

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Mickey Mouse's House decorated for
Christmas at Disneyland California

Bandfest

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Tournament of Roses Bandfest

Cirque du Soleil IRIS

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Review of Cirque du Soleil's IRIS at
the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, CA

Bob's Holiday Office Party

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Bob's Holiday Office Party

It's a Small World

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous It's a Small World at Disneyland
California

Kodak Theatre Tours

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous The Kodak Theatre Tour

Hollywood Boulevard

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Hollywood Boulevard Map - Getting to
Hollywood Boulevard

Driving in Los Angeles

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 05:15 — Anonymous Los Angeles Traffic Laws

Aerial of Beverly Hills Hotel

Sat, 12/03/2011 - 00:15 — Anonymous Aerial view of the Beverly Hills Hotel

July 4th

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Annual 4th of July Celebrations Around
Los Angeles

Top LA Gifts

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Los Angeles Experiential Gift Guide,
Top LA Christmas Gifts

July

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous July Events in the Los Angeles Area -
Los Angeles Events in July

Tournament of Roses

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous The Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade
and Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

Piles of Pan Dulce

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Piles of Pan Dulce for Fiesta Domingo
at Fuego Restaurant at the Hotel Maya

Driving in Los Angeles

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Los Angeles Driving Vocabulary

Mickey Mouse Wreath

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous A Mickey Mouse Christmas Wreath at
Disneyland

The Rose Parade

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Which are the best grandstand seats?

Halloween in Los Angeles

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours Around
Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica -
Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

Disneyland Snowflake

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Disneyland Snowflake

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Bob Baker Marionette Theater Classic
Children's Puppet Theater in Los Angeles

Hanukkah in Los Angeles

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Hanukkah in Los Angeles - Chanukah,
Channukah, Hanukah, Hanukkah in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Music Center

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Los Angeles Music Center -Guide to the
Los Angeles Music Center

Christmas Shopping in LA

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Christmas Shopping in Los Angeles -
Christmas Shopping Events in Los Angeles

LA County Holiday Concert

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:45 — Anonymous Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration

Young Bones

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 03:00 — Anonymous Day of the Dead on Olvera Street

Champurrado and Pan de Muerto

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 03:00 — Anonymous Day of the Dead on Olvera Street

Marigolds for the Dead

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 03:00 — Anonymous Day of the Dead on Olvera Street

Resurrected Bride and Groom

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 03:00 — Anonymous Day of the Dead on Olvera Street

Tree Lighting on the Queen Mary to Honor Military, Fire and Police Heroes

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 00:23 — Anonymous The public is invited aboard the Queen
Mary for their annual *Tree Lighting Party*, which will pay tribute to those
currently serving or who have served in the military, fire and police
departments. In addition to the ceremonial tree lighting, there will be
holiday music provided by three different children's choirs, visits with
Santa (bring your own camera) and free refreshments. The event is free and
open to everyone, but reservations are required....Read Full Post

Charles Phoenix Reprises 'Disneyland Tour of Downtown LA'

Tue, 11/22/2011 - 16:16 — Anonymous Charles Phoenix retired his regular
*/Disneyland Tour of Downtown Los Angeles/* in 2008, but he brings it out of
the mothbolls again this year for a command performance. LA's "King of Retro"
shows participants how to find the /Frontierland/, /Adventureland/ and all
the other Disney "Lands" in downtown LA. The 6 hour bus and walking tour
takes you from Union Station on "Main Street USA" to Olvera Street and
Chinatown in /Adventureland/ to the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre in
/Fantasyland/ and more....Read Full Post

Find Original Holiday Gifts at LA Art Walks

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 09:34 — Anonymous If you're doing your Christmas shopping
while in Los Angeles, there are many unique boutiques where you'll find
unusual gifts, but if you want to be sure to find something one-of-a-kind,
LA's many art walks are a treasure hunter's dream. Tonight there are First
Thursday Art Walks in San Pedro and Laguna Beach. This Friday, you can check
out original art and crafts at the Abbot Kinney First Friday Art Walk in
Venice Beach or at First Friday in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach, and Santa Ana
is the place to be for the First Saturday Art Walk. Events will be decked for
the holidays and add strolling carolers and possible Santa sightings for the
kids as well as festive refreshments like cocoa and candy canes....Read Full
Post

Downtown on Ice

Mon, 11/14/2011 - 16:37 — Anonymous Missing your cold weather traditions on
your warm L.A. vacation? Try outdoor ice skating a la Rockefeller Center at
LA's Downtown on Ice. That's right. Southern California's original outdoor
skating rink appears annually right in the middle of Downtown LA. The public
ice rink fills a good part of Pershing Square across from the Biltmore Hotel.
Each 1 hour skate session is followed by 30 minutes of ice resurfacing.
*When:* Nov 17, 2011 - Jan 16, 2012 * Hours:* Mon-Thu noon - 10 pm, Fri-Sun
10 am - 10 pm, Dec 19 - Jan 2: 10 am - 10 pm, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New
Year's Day and MLK Day noon - 10 pm. *Special Events:* Free Winter Holiday
Festival (fee for skating) Dec 10, 11 am - 7 pm, Menorah Lighting, Community
Sing-Along, concerts, movies and more. *Noon Lunchtime concerts:* 12/19;
12/20; 12/21; 12/22; 12/23; 12/26; 12/27; 12/28; 12/29; 12/30; 1/2; 1/3; 1/4;
1/5; 1/6 *Evening concerts: *12/10; 12/11; 12/12; 12/13; 12/14; 12/15; 12/16;
12/17; 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 12/22; 12/23 *Where:* Pershing Square, 532
South Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 *Cost:* Rates are $6 per 1 hour skating
session plus $2 skate rental. *Parking:* Discounted underground parking is
available under the park with validation.  Check bestparking.com for parking
rates nearby. *Metro:* Pershing Square stop on the Red Line. $1 off skating
with Metro ticket and coupon from Metro.net. *Info:*
www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/doi.html, (213) 847-4970....Read Full Post

Bob Baker Marionettes Holiday Spectacular

Wed, 11/09/2011 - 19:18 — Anonymous The Bob Baker Marionette Theater
presents its annual /*Holiday Spectacular*/. Bob Baker has been stringing his
enchanting creations along for the entertainment of young and old alike at
this Silver Lake establishment since 1963. Over 100 characters from
marionettes to shadow puppets are used in the one-hour holiday performance,
which includes dancing Chanukah dreidels and the ever popular appearance of
Santa and Mrs. Claus only overshadowed by the flying Rudolph. After the show
the audience is invited to visit with the Puppeteers and have refreshments in
the Theater's famous Party Room....Read Full Post

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Fri, 11/11/2011 - 15:27 — Anonymous *T*he 2011 *Hollywood Christmas Parade*
will take place the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 27. There's lots of
free curb space along the 2.5 mile parade route, but if you'd like to see the
parade in relative comfort, you can buy tickets to the grandstand seating on
Hollywood Blvd. Bleacher seats are located between Orange Drive and Highland
Ave on both sides of the street. *When:* Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 6:00 pm
*Where:* U-shaped route starts at Orange and Hollywood Blvd. - travels east
on Hollywood Blvd. to Vine, turns South on Vine to Sunset, travels west on
Sunset back to Orange. Grandstand seats run from the beginning of the parade
route to Highland Ave on both sides of the street. *Cost:* Grandstand seats
$35, group discounts for 25 or more *Parking:* Hollywood & Highland Center,
$2 for first 2 hours, $10 max *Metro:* Red Line Station Hollywood & Highland
*Info and reservations:* (866) PARADE1 (866-727-2331).
www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com...Read Full Post

A Disneyland Christmas Fantasy

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 16:30 — Anonymous While the thermostat hovers between
fall and summer, snow is forecast for this weekend at Disneyland. The always
polished park takes on a special shine under the twinkling holiday lights and
garland of Disneyland's Christmas Fantasy. From *November 14, 2011 to January
8, 2012* both Disneyland Resort parks will be decked out in their holiday
finery. In addition to visiting with the traditional Disney characters, kids
have a chance to visit with Santa and his reindeer and experience the
delights of the Christmas Fantasy Parade....Read Full Post

Holiday Tree Lightings and Shopping Events Begin

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 15:44 — Anonymous With so many places you could shop,
malls and shopping centers are pulling out all the stops to bring you through
their doors to spend your hard earned dollars, and they're getting started
earlier than ever. Most of the trees were lit extra early this year, but
there are all kinds of festive events scheduled at LA shopping centers from
now through Christmas. For details on these festivities  check out my list
of Top LA Holiday Shopping Events....Read Full Post

Holiday Lamplight Celebration at Heritage Square Museum

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 15:48 — Anonymous If you can't decide which decade you'd
like to celebrate Christmas, you can visit holiday parties in three different
eras at *Heritage Square Museum's Holiday Lamplight Celebration*. Costumed
hosts escort visitors from one Victorian house to the next to enjoy warm
apple cider and holiday treats, music, dancing and parlor games.
 Time-travelers will be welcomed into Christmas parties taking place in
1887, 1919 and 1958....Read Full Post

Beverly Hills Will Sparkle for the Holidays

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 19:12 — Anonymous This season, Beverly Hills is adding a
bit of extra glitz to the holidays with Sparkle 90210. The holiday promotion
includes festive decorations on and around Rodeo Drive with snow and lighting
effects at *Beverly Cañon Garden* and *Two Rodeo Drive*. A décor highlight
is the Swarovski crystal helix sculpture in the center of Rodeo Drive, lit
with LED lights broadcasting Twitter messages....Read Full Post

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