If you couldn’t make it to Coachella with your fellow Angelenos don’t worry. There are plenty of other fun things to do in LA. It might not include an amazing musical lineup, or a desert wasteland of dance and celebration, but we have a few ideas up our sleeve for those of you stranded in…
Fairplex Snapshot: Ambassador Appreciation Day
April 10, 2014
Today we are hosting an ice cream social for all of our wonderful Fairplex ambassadors! These folks selflessly donate their time and talents to our year-round events including the L.A. County Fair (LACF), ArtReach and Cheers. We truly appreciate all that the ambassadors do for Fairplex. They are at the core of everything we do.…
5 Reasons to Love Lemons
April 7, 2014
We have been seeing yellow and breathing citrus lately, what with the Upland Lemon Festival* just three weeks away and we don’t mind! There are many benefits to loving lemons (even beyond lemonade and lemon-meringue pie!) and we thought we would share a few with you. 5 Reasons to Love Lemons Photo courtesy of…
L.A. Weekender: Pomona Beautification Day
April 4, 2014
The first weekend of April is looking to be a bit chilly, but promises to warm up in time for a proper Sunday Funday. There is a lot going on in Los Angeles this weekend, but we want to take some time to support our community and invite you to Pomona Beautification Day. Keep on…
Food Truck Thursdays Are Back!
April 3, 2014
It’s been a long winter, but with the return of spring comes the resurrection of Food Truck Thursdays! Check out tonight’s lineup below: Each Thursday we have some of Los Angeles’ most popular food trucks set up shop at Fairplex for your enjoyment. Swing by and enjoy food, drinks and the occasional live entertainment act…
Behind-the-Scenes: The new Millard Sheets Arts Center
April 1, 2014
Phase One of Millard Sheets Arts Center construction Construction has started on the new Millard Sheets Arts Center! High school and college students, local artists and others who have a passion for creativity will let their imaginations soar in our new center. We are building studios specifically designed for ceramics, painting and drawing, a constant…
Event Industry News: Twitter changes, iPhone 6 predictions and the Wafalafel
March 31, 2014
Twitter homepage Tweets, they are a changin’: Twitter: simple, easy to use and used by billions. The social media giant is exploring the possibility of eliminating “retweet” from its universe and switching to a “share” button. The function is the same, the name is different and more than a few Twitter users aren’t happy about…
Fairplex Snapshot: Los Angeles International EVOO Competition
March 27, 2014
The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) competition is in full swing at the Sheraton Fairplex right now. Entries from around the world have been gathered here at Fairplex and will be judged over the course of this week. Judges go through dozens of EVOO entries in a day, tasting, swirling and spitting…
Los Angeles International EVOO Competitions Begin This Week
March 24, 2014
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition Set-up Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) has been getting a lot of attention in the media lately. From celebratory articles discussing health benefits and utilization as a beauty product (make-up remover, anyone?) to consternation over olive oil fraud, EVOO has been a hot topic. The Los Angeles International Northern Hemisphere EVOO…
L.A. Weekender: Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals
March 21, 2014
Cheers to another glorious feels-like-summer weekend in L.A.! It is the first weekend of spring and there is plenty to do in the county. Keep reading for today’s L.A. Weekender. Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals: You can hear the burnouts happening from our office. The screeching, squealing and…
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