Archive for Recreation

Los Angeles Free Friday – Labor Day Edition

Sep 03, 2010 by Lisa Newton

It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is upon us. The summer is over, but here in Los Angeles, the summer is never really over, at least as far the weather is concerned.
Upon [...]

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Mt. Washington’s Moon Canyon and Heidelberg Parks

Sep 01, 2010 by Lisa Newton

If you’re looking for a new place to hike in Los Angeles County, that’s not too far off the beaten path: then look no further than both Moon Canyon and Heidelberg Parks at Mt. Washington.
It [...]

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Exquisite Taste and Hospitality: Touring Norbert Wabnig’s Cheese Store of Beverly Hills

Aug 30, 2010 by Sarah Roullard

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is located in the heart of the legendary, fast-paced city of, you guessed it, Beverly Hills. The store itself is intimate and calm. The walls, shelves, and counter-tops are [...]

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The Uplifters Clubhouse in the Pacific Palisades

Aug 29, 2010

Designed by the noted architect William J. Dodd, the Uplifters Clubhouse, located in the Pacific Palisades, is #663 on the list of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Started in 1913 as an offshoot of the well-known Los [...]

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Destination: Orange Circle, Olde Towne Plaza, Orange, CA

Aug 28, 2010

Welcome to Main Street, U.S.A., at the intersection of Glassell and Chapman in Orange.
At the center of the traffic circle, Plaza Square has been a welcome gathering place for over a century. Within easy [...]

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Los Angeles Free Friday

Aug 27, 2010

Although the summer is winding down, the action never stops in LA. This Saturday and Sunday is no exception as fun and free entertainment abounds during this last weekend before Labor Day.
And every week [...]

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Let’s Bring NFL Football back to Los Angeles!

Aug 23, 2010

As the success of LA Live, the Third Street Promenade, Pasadena’s Old Town, the Downtown renaissance including Disney Hall, the MOCA and associated new housing, and restaurants close-by; the return of business, commerce, shopping, lodging, [...]

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The LA County Fair is Opening on September 4

Aug 22, 2010

What do corn dogs, pigs, carnival rides, and monster trucks have in common?
The LA County Fair–of course!.
Opening day is right around the corner beginning on Saturday, September 4th, and if you want to save money [...]

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Los Angeles Free Friday

Aug 20, 2010

As the summer winds down, vacations have been taken, back to school supplies line the counter, and the memories of Summer 2010 remain vivid.
In two weeks, Labor Day weekend will be here, and the summer [...]

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Get Hungry for the OC Foodie Fest! An Interview with James Foxall, Owner of Taco Dawg Food Truck and OC Foodie Fest Founding Partner

Aug 19, 2010

The 2010 OC Foodie Fest is celebrating its first year with a hefty helping of gusto.
The event will host 50 food trucks, live entertainment, shopping and more at the Honda Center, in Anaheim on [...]

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The First Venice Art Crawl is Happening Tonight

Aug 19, 2010

What better way to spend a Thursday then to head over to Venice for their first Venice Art Crawl.
Its purpose ostensibly is to highlight the free artistic spirit of Venice, and the Crawl will be [...]

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A Serene and Beautiful Park 15 minutes away from Disneyland

Aug 18, 2010

Anaheim is a beautiful Orange County city rich with culture and landscape. Known primarily for Disneyland, the home of the (I hate to say it properly) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Honda Center, and [...]

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Cruising to the Silver Lake Reservoir in a Brand New Chevy Cruze

Aug 17, 2010

If you’ve ever driven up Silver Lake Boulevard, which is a fun road to drive, you’ll notice the gorgeous lake which is in the middle of Los Angeles.
While test driving my Chevrolet Cruze on [...]

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