Friday , 24 June 2022
One of the things that I love about LA is the ability to go North, South, East or West and find somewhere amazing. Somewhere new. Somewhere different. This trip, we visit Malibu Wines, just under 40 miles west of Hollywood. I got there right at noon, which apparently is pretty early for the... Read more »
I grew up in the theme park state of Florida. So I have a high expectation for the term “theme park.” No, not the oversized county fairs that northerners call Six Flags. Real — come at 8a, leave at 11p, but not without a tan, a stomach ache and a parade — theme parks! So needless to... Read more »
If you’re into solving puzzles, racing against the clock and some good ‘ole friendly competition, CityRace LA is the challenge for you. Think Amazing Race but shorter and easier. CityRace Urban Adventures pins teams of two-four against each other in various neighborhoods around LA. You have to use your problem solving skills to... Read more »
It’s summertime in LA! That means, it’s time to bust out the blankets, the picnic baskets and bottles of your favorite wine and partake in all the outdoor activities this city has to offer. Thanks to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, better known as LACMA, we can start our summer weekends... Read more »
I was researching free summer events in Los Angeles and ‘Shakespeare in Griffith Park’ was at the top of the list. I’d never been a fan of Shakespeare in school because the old English was just too much for me (I was kinda lazy). But in my adult years, I’ve become much more... Read more »
Paint Nite Los Angeles… What a creative concept! In short, Paint Nite is an evening event when local artists host a painting classes at a local bars. It’s that simple… yet genius! If you follow my blog, you already know how I found out about it: Groupon… and I’m so glad I did!... Read more »
Eat See Here is a part of the LA Movies in the Park series that happens every summer. There are about 10 major locations where you can lay out the blanket and experience classic movies under the stars. Presented by Showtime, Eat See Here brings together food trucks, live music and a classic blockbuster film... Read more »
Alcove will always have a special place in my heart. Not only is the food amazing, but it’s also the place where I made the biggest decision of my life… The decision to leave behind my life in DC to start a brand new one in LA! It was the day before I... Read more »
Birthday celebrations have always been a big deal to me! I’m not a sit at home and have cake kinda gal… I’m more of a — let’s rent a hotel suite on the beach, take a weekend cruise to the Bahamas, drive a Pontoon — kinda birthday girl. So this year, my first... Read more »
West Hollywood, LA’s gay capital, sure knows how to throw a party! And every year in June comes the biggest party of them all… LA Pride Weekend 2013. It’s a huge event where they turn the quiet little park on San Vicente and Santa Monica into a full-blown gay pride extravaganza! I think... Read more »