Event Season: Sunday marked the official start of the event season in Los Angeles with the Golden Globes. Tina Fey and Amy Pohler made for brilliant hosts, Jodie Foster’s speech is fast becoming infamous and Argo took a lot of awards. So did Les Miserables. Next up are the Grammys and the Oscars. P.S.: In…
Mixology: Beyond “shaken, not stirred”
January 14, 2013
You will always have your rum & coke regulars and cosmopolitan queens but many are looking forward to the unique concoctions mixologists bring. The art of mixology has received considerable attention over the past few years and it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Classic cocktails are making a comeback and mixing drinks is considered by…
From BizBash: Golden Globes Dinner Preview
January 7, 2013
Last Thursday the Beverly Hilton opened its doors for a sneak preview of the menu for the 70th annual Golden Globes, airing live on Sunday, Jan. 13th. A combined total of approximately 460 chefs, bartenders, culinary staff and servers will work the event, creating mouth-watering meals for an audience of 1,300. Items on the…
Holiday Playlist
December 22, 2012
Okay so we are a little holiday happy here on the blog but what can I say, I love it! And most of all I love the traditions and the warmth that seems to emanate from so many people during this time of year. I’ve put together a holiday playlist. In it you will find…
Thanksgiving Party Ideas
November 16, 2012
Before you start busting out the Christmas music and brace yourselves for Black Friday insanity there comes a day of thankfulness, family and friends, and more than anything else, food. Whether you are planning a formal dinner for every family member you have or hosting a small get-together with friends, there are tons of fun…
Facebook Marketing: Dead or Alive?
October 30, 2012
It’s not like Facebook is deemed stabbed to death in the event industry but is it the best option for sharing content? Communicating to your audience/public via social media is key to getting your message out there. The question lies in which platform is the most effective. Eventbrite released an infographic showing the effectiveness of…
WINNER! “Fifty Shades of Running” Promo
October 16, 2012
Last week we blogged about one of the brightest trends in the nation: the Color Run. Jogging a 5k is a whole different experience when you are being covered in dye while you complete the course! We gave six free registrations to several of our readers. All you had to do to enter was tell…
From Fair to Off-Roading
October 11, 2012
For those of you who attended the Fair this year, you can imagine that the strike operation for this month-long event was no walk in the park. Rides, food stands, carnival games and prizes, livestock and exhibits all had to be organized, logged and packed away. That is time consuming in itself, but how do…
Fifty Shades of Running
October 10, 2012
Grey isn’t the only color trending this year. In fact, it’s only one of many and they are all coming to Fairplex, thanks to the Color Vibe 5k. Back in the day people used to run 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and full marathons in typical style, with sweat dripping from their foreheads, the endorphins and…
Celebrating Dads and Cars
June 15, 2012
It’s Father’s Day weekend and that means the annual L.A. Roadsters Show is here. A 48-year tradition, the Roadsters Show offers two days full of fun for the car-loving dad in your house (or mom!). Check out our web page for tickets and hours, www.fairplex.com, and don’t miss the Dad’s Backyard BBQ at the Longboard…
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