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: Earth Day celebrations, Toyota Grand Prix and art galore
“I can see clearly now, the rain has gone…” And that drizzle that hit Los Angeles earlier this week is a distant memory with the sun shining and warm winds blowing all weekend long. Head down to the beach and relax in the sand, take the kids to the park or just kick it on…
When hotels go green…
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…
Event Industry News: Coachella Round 1 – Success or a failure?
Photo taken from Pretty Much Amazing Coachella Round 1: The first weekend of this year’s music festival wasn’t quite up to par compared to last year. True it’s hard to beat a 2Pac hologram but when a headliner fails to draw crowds, it’s an issue. Still, Coachella is always a good time and the highlights…
L.A. Weekender: Drink, walk, play
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!
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
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…
3 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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…
Event Industry News: Beer gardens, Google Glass, Titanic Round Two,
Trend alert: According to BizBash, beer gardens are becoming the new “it” spot for business meetings and other events. These venues are large, loud and casual, yet also equipped with the technology needed to conduct meetings and presentations. The concept is to work first, then play later, all in the comfortable atmosphere of a beer…
Crunched, munched and delivered fresh: Big data for the food industry
Photo taken from foodtechconnect.com Big data. One of the biggest buzz words in marketing and one of the most effective ways to analyze consumer and commercial behavior. The question in today’s business world isn’t whether we can gather a large amount of information, but how we present it and what we do with it afterward.…
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