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…
L.A. Weekender: Drink, walk, play
April 4, 2013
We are almost to Friday! Whether you’re sitting in your cubicle, just ending Spring Break or in the middle of planning a major event, there are plenty of ways to relax and enjoy the California sunshine we all take for granted love. On that note, here is our second edition of the L.A. Weekender. This…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring time!
April 3, 2013
It’s starting to look like spring at Fairplex! I stopped by McKinley’s Farm this morning to see how our garden looked. Currently growing are an assortment of lettuce (Cherokee, Amish Deer Toungue, etc), squash, tomatoes, arugula, garlic chive, thyme, strawberries, blueberries and carrots to name a new. Birds are chirping, plants are thriving and the…
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…
Film and Your Venue Part 2: Hospitality in the Film Industry
March 14, 2013
In the first part of our series we talked about how to get your venue on the radar for film companies. Once you’ve booked your first client it’s time to play host. The Process: The film commission connects your venue with film companies and lists you as a possible location for a particular film. The…
3 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day originally celebrated the arrival of Christianity to Ireland but has since become a cultural phenomenon celebrating all things green. If your St. Patty’s Day signifies drinks, feasts and donning your favorite green clothing item, this post is for you. 3 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 1. For the 21+ crowd: While…
Film and Your Venue Part 1: 5 Steps to Utilizing Your Venue as a Film Location
March 12, 2013
What does a famous race horse, exploding freeways and Tom Hanks have in common? Fairplex. Film and Fairplex share a fun history together. A number of commercials and feature films have been shot on campus, including Tom Hanks’ “That Thing You Do!” “Seabiscuit,” “Live Hard, Die Hard,” and “The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.”…
Fairplex at the moment
March 6, 2013
So Cal College Fair is happening over at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center right now. Hundreds of high school students piled out of school buses this morning and into the conference center, welcomed by dozens of colleges, trade schools and other career representatives. After talking to college representatives, students went into college preparatory seminars including…
4 Wedding Trends for 2013 (Weddings Part 3)
February 21, 2013
At long last we have reached the end of our Weddings series. Parts 1 and 2 focused on building a working relationship with your client and creating a unique experience for them. Part 3 will conclude our series with a look into wedding trends for the upcoming season. What’s out: The past few years have…
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