MonthApril 2013

Event Industry News: Eventstagram, CicLAvia, Stagecoach and the Lemon Festival

April 29, 2013

…And we’re live: Eventstagram, a live Instagram feed for events (think Tweetdeck for Instagram) has officially been adopted into the Wayra family. What does this mean for the rest of the event world? It means that Evenstagram (less than a year old) could soon be the answer to engaging event guests and aggregating live visual…

L.A. Weekender: Upland Lemon Festival, foodie heaven and artist paradise

April 25, 2013

The theme for this week’s L.A. Weekender is: free. Spend more time than money on this weekend’s itinerary. Whether you’re hanging out in the Inland Empire or enjoying a day on the Westside, there is plenty to do: 1. Upland Lemon Festival: Carnival rides and games, live entertainment (is that Queen Nation and DSB I…

Lemons. All day, every day

April 24, 2013

The Upland Lemon Festival is right around the corner (this weekend!) That means our heads are filled with agendas for pie eating contests and Lemon Idol, and our office is abuzz with all things yellow, tart and tangy. On that note, inspiration struck in the form of food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. If you’re…

Event Industry News: Heightened event security measures take shape after Boston bombings

April 22, 2013

Photo taken from http://blog.seattlepi.com Boston: The tragedies that struck the Boston Marathon exactly a week ago has made a significant impact in the event industry, specifically in regards to security. In Los Angeles alone, police were out in full force at large events including the Toyota Grand Prix, Dodgers, Lakers and Kings games and an…

When hotels go green…

April 17, 2013

                               The L.A. County Fair “Going Green” Exhibit (2008) Remember when “going green” was just a trend? “Green” was a buzz word. Now it’s a lifestyle for both consumers and businesses. It is a way of thinking and living. “Implementing more green policies within properties will be a consistent trend for 2013 as it serves…

LA Weekender: Festivals (not Coachella), movies and Lucha Libre

April 11, 2013

In case you are one of the many who are missing out on Coachella this weekend, our LA Weekender has a few suggestions for you… Photo taken from www.bigskyline.com 1. An evening with Hitchcock: Start your weekend a little early tonight at the New Beverly Cinema and a back-to-back Alfred Hitchcock special. Shell out $8,…

Event Industry News: Coachella parties and Facebook Home

April 8, 2013

Photo taken from Phoenix NewTimes Coachella: The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is kicking off this weekend. While fans are setting up camp in the desert sands, brands like H&M, Lacoste, Harper Bazaar’s ShopBizarre and others are prepping for pool parties, a carnival (Armani Exchange) and other festivities.  BizBash has all the details on…