The birth of a business can come in many forms. I wanted to ask the owners of Esotouric a few questions about how their business started, where their ideas come from, and what their plans are for the future–plus, a few interesting tidbits about the team of brilliant and creative entrepreneurs who are the owners [...]

As the oldest remaining Orpheum theatre in the US, the Palace Theatre, located at 630 S. Broadway Ave. in downtown Los Angeles, was built in 1911. Genesis of the Orpheum Theaters The Orpheum Circuit was a group of theatres spread across the country to host most types of amusement that was then in vogue—including Vaudeville, silent [...]

Imagine if you were alive circa 1932. Chances are you would have spent Sunday Afternoons at either of these theaters, located south of 5th, on Broadway: The Roxie (which replaced Quinn’s Superba theatre); Clune’s Broadway (aka the Cameo); and the Pantages (aka Dalton’s and Arcade). Indeed, you may have gone to the Theaters well into [...]

Have you ever wondered about the “Secret Side of LA?” How about Route 66? Not to mention the Hotel Horrors of Los Angeles? If you’ve even been curious about any of these and many other unique stories, Esotouric bus adventures takes traveler’s straight into the "Secret Heart of Los Angeles." Its magical tours are carefully [...]

Los Angeles used to have a thriving theater area located in downtown known as the Broadway Corridor. It consists of twelve theaters, each with their own distinct architecture, history, and character. They all played a major role in bringing an amalgam of stage, culture, visual arts, and literature to the people of LA. Located within only [...]

Located on the AT&T building at 420 S. Grand Ave., is one of the most innovative pieces of public art I’ve ever seen. Measuring 36 feet wide and 17 feet high, the sculpture-cum-installation, “Bell Communications around the Globe,” incorporates small bits and pieces from telephone components including coils, coin box chutes, cables, and bells which [...]

If you’re walking on the 3rd Street, on the Grand Central Market side of the street, take a look down at the sidewalk. Why? Because you might learn a few new facts about the city you live in. Here’s what I learned today: “UNDER YOUR SOULS – 5,000 miles of storm drain channels * The distance from LA to [...]

MOCA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, is currently celebrating its first 30 years, with the exhibit, “More than 500 art works by More than 200 Artists.” Running until May 3, 2010, this exhibit entitled “Collections,” is guaranteed to be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see such an incredible grouping of talented artists. “Founded in 1979, [...]

Obviously in Los Angeles we don’t get nearly enough annual rainfall to serve our city and county’s population water needs. So when you turn on your faucet, do you know where that water comes from? Believe it or not, most of California’s water supply comes from rain and snowfall. That’s right, even though we might not [...]

Growing up in the small town of Clyde, Ohio, I spent hours and hours at its local library, pictured below courtesy of silvergirl. I remember the smell of the books, looking in the old Dewey Decimal System files, finding a book, and then proudly checking it out with my very own library card. Of course, [...]

I’ve wanted to complete Travelin’ Local’s Mulholland Drive’s Scenic Tour for a while now, so this weekend afforded me a stunningly clear day for this story’s backdrop. As you can plainly see, after visiting the other five major stops along the route, this last one was the best. The stunning view of Los Angeles highlighted [...]

As the New Year begins, planning for upcoming events and organizing calendars, is often on people’s resolution lists.  One’s as simple as the garden variety generic resolution, as we all know and think such as: "This year I’m going to be more organized and plan ahead." Well, I’d like to help with that task. Los Angeles has [...]