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…
Los Angeles International Wine Competition (TODAY!)
May 15, 2013
The 74th annual Los Angeles International Wine Competition kicks off today at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel. As we speak, our esteemed panel of judges (coming from around the world) are being welcomed and and settling in for two days of sipping, swirling and spitting as they go through thousands of wine entries. We’ll be covering…
Event Industry News: New Orleans parade turns dangerous
May 13, 2013
New Orleans Mother’s Day parade gone wrong: Multiple gunmen opened fire on participants of a second-line Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans. At least 19 civilians were injured; thankfully no fatalities have been reported. Investigations are underway in identifying the culprits. The second-line parade is a common cultural event in the city–a brass band marches…
Event Industry News: LACMA gets a facelift
May 6, 2013
LACMA: Next month the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will reveal plans for a $650 million for a new museum building. The upside: It would be one of the most impressive architectural feats of Los Angeles since the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The downside: As one building rises, two have to fall, including the…
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