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L.A. Weekender: Fairplex happenings

January 23, 2015

Hello and Happy Friday! This edition of the L.A. Weekender features cars, paint and family fun, all right here at the Fairplex campus. Keep reading to see what we have in store for you: Check out the 2014 show in Tony DeFrank’s video!  Grand National Roadster Show (Jan. 23-25): The 66th annual Grand National Roadster…

Infographic: Wine and burger pairings

January 22, 2015

Wine and cheese. Wine and chocolate. Wine and pasta. All common food and wine pairings you wouldn’t blink twice at. But what about wine and burgers? Beer isn’t the only drink to compliment a patty and two buns. The experts over at Social Vignerons put together a fabulous infographic with their suggestions for wine and…

Thoughtful Thursday: Community at the Fair

January 22, 2015

Today’s Thoughtful Thursday blog post is from Hot Blog On A Stick (LACF blog) and features one of our many fantastic volunteers from our Ambassador program.  This week’s volunteer spotlight is on Robert Scott, who spent his LACF volunteer hours between the DIY Design Studio, FairKids tram and the Flower & Garden Pavilion. Robert currently…

Fairplex Weekend Recap: Asian American Expo and MLK Day of Service

January 20, 2015

Another fun weekend at Fairplex has come and gone. The Asian American Expo brought hundreds of visitors to campus for Lunar New Year celebrations. Rows and rows of food booths and shopping vendors, live martial arts, dance and music demonstrations and the Lunar Palooza nighttime event featured a diverse mix of cultures into the expo.…

Food News: Beer and Wine Trends for 2015

January 14, 2015

VinePair gave their predictions for wine, beer and cocktail trends for 2015. While it’s impossible to say exactly what will fly and what will crash and burn in the food and beverage industry, it’s always fun to take a look at the possibilities and see how they come into play. VinePair trend predictions include: Rise…