Photo courtesy of Dan from freedigitalphotos.net We just wrapped up production of the 91st L.A. County Fair. It was crazy. It was fun. We had a blast. But now as the carnival rides are taken down and the scent of deep-fried food drifts away our attention turns towards Fall: crisp blue skies, changing leaves…
L.A. Weekender: Baseball, volleyball, jazz and food trucks
Photo courtesy of Keattikorn from freedigitalphotos.net In exactly ONE week the L.A. County Fair will be open and running for the month of September! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend than with some good old-fashioned Fair food and exploring all the new exhibits this year. There is still plenty…
Event Industry News: 3-D tattoos, a giant smartphone and veggie cocktail trends
Mashable Augmented reality tattoos: While some tattoos are intricate, detailed and captivating, they are motionless. 2-D. Except for when you put a screen in front of them. Alison Bennett’s “Shifting Skin” exhibit displayed photos of tattoos and used several layers of augmented reality to transform body art into a 3-D experience. Gallery guests only need…
L.A. Weekender: Fireworks, foam and Farmers Market
I would like to start this L.A. Weekender post by saying that we know — we haven’t been posting as frequently as we usually do. As we get closer to the Fair, our attention begins to focus on our Fair blog: hotblogonastick.com and preparing for all the fun and excitement that’s about to happen once…
L.A. Weekender: Baseball, skateboards, reptiles and culture
Photo courtesy of foto76 from FreeDigitalPhotos.net Happy Friday! Variety is the name of the game for this L.A. Weekender. If you wanted to have a little family time this weekend, these events are a perfect excuse to get the whole crew together for a little adventuring into Los Angeles: Nisei Week Japanese Festival: First held…
Event Industry News: ESPN Zone shuts down, Facebook embeds posts and 2014 Oscar host announced
Photo from LA Basketball Week Goodbye, ESPN Zone: Sitting directly across from the Staples Center, the ESPN Zone at L.A. Live is closing down permanently. Taking the place of the ginormous playground dedicated to beer, sports and arcade games will be three new restaurants: Smashburger, Live Basil Pizza and Tom Urban 24. Live Basil Pizza…
L.A. Weekender: Festivals galore
It’s hard to believe it’s already August (a.k.a. the last month of summer). That just means we are obligated to enjoy every weekend of this month to the fullest, starting tonight. Keep reading for a weekend full of fun: Image courtesy of Toa55 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Summer X Games: Start your weekend in Downtown LA at…
Event Industry News: Fashion = art museum
Image courtesy of criminalatt at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Fashion = art museum: Fashion label Guess is known for its jeans. And now for its art. The brains behind the brand–Maurice and Paul Marciano, plan to renovate the vacant Scottish Rite Masonic Temple on Wilshire Ave. and transform it into a mecca of contemporary art. The temple was…
L.A. Weekender: Surf. Dance. Run. Brunch.
Another week, another weekend. It’s hard to believe that the L.A. County Fair is only 34 days away. When September rolls around, our weekends will be filled with nothing but Fair–and we love it! Until that time, there is still plenty to do this weekend in Southern California! Image courtesy of arztsamui at FreeDigitalPhotos.net U.S.…
Event Industry News: Google, you’ve been hacked.
Google, you’ve been hacked: Google Glass can be utilized in myriad ways, especially for event planners. Feeding event information and up-to-the-minute updates and reminders via Glass could be both effective and budget-friendly. Event planners could easily keep tabs on their entire event. Guests can capture photos, stream live tweets, Instagram and Vine videos and even scan…
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