Film finally finds a home: The Academy of Museum of Motion Pictures opens in Los Angeles in 2017. The 300,000 square-feet space will have galleries, exhibition and event space, theaters and screening rooms. A film fanatic’s paradise by all appearances, the museum has received generous donations from numerous sources. There’s a new brand in town……
L.A. Weekender: Relax, dance and grub
May 30, 2013
Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone. A free Monday is now a thing of the past (until Labor Day!) While I’m sure many of you have been detoxing from a weekend of BBQ and beer, you might as well put the diet on hold for this weekend too because this itinerary is all about…
5 Elements of a Successful Brainstorm
May 30, 2013
A new approach to the traditional brainstorm Sometimes brands struggle with “thinking outside the box.” Many times the problem lies in recycling the same ideas over and over–until you’ve run yourself into a brainstorming rut. So where to start when bringing about innovation and inspiration? One part of that process is pulling different ideas from…
Event Industry News: Memorial Day Baseball, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Star Wars lands in New York
May 28, 2013
We hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day Weekend. Now we are back in business and ready to begin the new week (a day late :)). Memorial Day Baseball: The Angels and Dodgers faced off in a freeway series on Monday, on Dodger turf. Both teams wore specially designed caps and jerseys with authentic military camouflage…
L.A. Weekender: Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2013
It’s time to kick off summer with a three-day weekend! We have a lot planned for you for Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles, whether you plan to spend it with your family, a significant other, your best friends or taking some down time by yourself! Photo taken from choichristina Friday: Start your weekend…
The World of Wine (INFOGRAPHIC)
May 22, 2013
The results are being processed. The wine has been sipped, swirled and spit out. The glasses have been cleaned and the judges have departed until next year. The 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition is over. A total of 10,000 glasses were used and 3,200 bottles were opened during this year’s competition. Dive into the…
L.A. Spirits Competition 2013 Has Begun
May 20, 2013
Last week we gave you a peek into the 74th annual Los Angeles International Wine Competition. We haven’t slowed down one bit this week as we dive into the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. Held behind closed doors at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, hundreds of glasses are lined up and ready to be filled with…
Event Industry News: Billboard Music Awards, Event Tech, QSR trends, Tumblr
May 20, 2013
Bruno Mars opens with newest hit “Treasure” (photo taken from Billboard) Billboard Music Awards: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards was full of fun: confetti, balloons floating through the air, laughs, falls and flashing lights. With Tracy Morgan as host and a smooth flow of performances and award presentations, the night was an overall success. Selena…
L.A. Weekender: Hockey, crawfish, art and wine
May 16, 2013
It’s almost the weekend! We are wrapping up the Los Angeles International Wine Competition here at Fairplex and are getting ready for Food Truck Thursday, Preakness and our other weekend happenings. As for you, there is plenty to see, do and taste throughout all of Los Angeles… Photo taken from Examiner Go Kings Go!: If…
L.A. International Wine Competition: Day 2
May 16, 2013
Los Angeles International Wine Competition employees prepare the wine for our judges The wine judging began yesterday morning and continues strong today. Anyone walking into the ballroom will be greeted with a whiff of wine… a lot of wine. The sound of clinking glasses and the scratching of judges’ pencils and the sight of plates…
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