CategoryConcerts

Brace Yourselves. Summer is Coming.

June 6, 2013

memegenerator.net All Game of Thrones memes aside, our warmest season is upon us. School books are shut, windows are open and summer is well on its way. (Some would argue its already here, but according to science, the official start of summer is June 21. So.) It doesn’t quite feel like summer to us until…

L.A. Weekender: Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2013

It’s time to kick off summer with a three-day weekend! We have a lot planned for you for Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles, whether you plan to spend it with your family, a significant other, your best friends or taking some down time by yourself!                                               Photo taken from choichristina Friday: Start your weekend…

Event Industry News: Billboard Music Awards, Event Tech, QSR trends, Tumblr

May 20, 2013

Bruno Mars opens with newest hit “Treasure” (photo taken from Billboard) Billboard Music Awards: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards was full of fun: confetti, balloons floating through the air, laughs, falls and flashing lights. With Tracy Morgan as host and a smooth flow of performances and award presentations, the night was an overall success. Selena…

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…

Introducing the LA Weekender: 5 Events to Check Out

March 28, 2013

Welcome to the first L.A. Weekender post on Fairplex Insider! Check back on Thursdays for our round-up of weekend fun. Spring is in the air which means you have no excuse to be hiding indoors! There are plenty of happenings this weekend. So many options, so little time. Luckily for you, we threw together a…

Event Industry News: The Grammys — rain, LED dresses and talent, event tech and bar trends

February 11, 2013

The Grammys: Last night the ever-diverse Staples Center transformed from the Lakers’ home arena into the 55th Grammy Awards ceremony. The focus was equal parts awards, talent and technology. From Taylor Swift’s circus-themed opener (“We Are Never Ever, Ever Getting Back Together”) to Best New Artist fun.’s phenomenal performance of  “Carry On” (it rained on…