One of the main reasons people come to Los Angeles is to get a peak into the Hollywood "Dream Factory". Most of us know about Universal Studio tours, but what about Warner, Disney, Paramont and Sony?
I found a listing of most of the major studios tour contact information.Please call before you go as there tend to be seasonal changes to tour offerings.
http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/studio-tours.htm
Monday, March 29, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Fame - Your Own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Let the folks at home know you have made it.
If you log on to http://www.whitleyheights.com and scroll to the bottom of the page you will see a link for creating your own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. It is instant and looks really great on your facebook page. In case you are interested, Whitley Heights was a terribly glamorous neighborhood in the 1920's. Rudolph Valentino, William Faulker and Carmen Miranda were just a few of the famous residents.
Have fun!
http://www.whitleyheights.com
If you log on to http://www.whitleyheights.com and scroll to the bottom of the page you will see a link for creating your own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. It is instant and looks really great on your facebook page. In case you are interested, Whitley Heights was a terribly glamorous neighborhood in the 1920's. Rudolph Valentino, William Faulker and Carmen Miranda were just a few of the famous residents.
Have fun!
http://www.whitleyheights.com
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Frank Lloyd Wright- Hollyhock House and Barnsdall Park
Imagine that--something that was built in 1921 still stands in Los Angeles!
Heaven on earth for the Frank Lloyd Wright fan and an incredible introduction for those unfamiliar with his work, Hollyhock House and the surrounding Barnsdall Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard) was Mr. Wright's first structure in California.
Aline Barnsdall was an oil heiress who was emersed in the cultural life of the time. Situated on a 36 acre site the original plans included a home for Barnsdall and her young daughter, two additional residences, a theater, a directors house, dormitory of actors, studio for artists, shops and a motion picture theater. However only the 2 secondary residences and the the Barnsdall home, Hollyhock House were built.
The house's name comes from Aline Barnsdall's favorite flower. Hollyhocks were incorporated as a decorative element throughout the house.
Tours are conducted Wed. - Sun
12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
General tickets are $7.00 a person; $3.00 for Seniors$; 2.00 Youth (17 and under) OR if accompanied by an adult - FREE
Parking is available in a lot at the entrance on Hollywood Boulevard, as well as at the perimeter of the park on the hillside.
http://www.hollyhockhouse.net/hhtours.html
Heaven on earth for the Frank Lloyd Wright fan and an incredible introduction for those unfamiliar with his work, Hollyhock House and the surrounding Barnsdall Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard) was Mr. Wright's first structure in California.
Aline Barnsdall was an oil heiress who was emersed in the cultural life of the time. Situated on a 36 acre site the original plans included a home for Barnsdall and her young daughter, two additional residences, a theater, a directors house, dormitory of actors, studio for artists, shops and a motion picture theater. However only the 2 secondary residences and the the Barnsdall home, Hollyhock House were built.
The house's name comes from Aline Barnsdall's favorite flower. Hollyhocks were incorporated as a decorative element throughout the house.
Tours are conducted Wed. - Sun
12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
General tickets are $7.00 a person; $3.00 for Seniors$; 2.00 Youth (17 and under) OR if accompanied by an adult - FREE
Parking is available in a lot at the entrance on Hollywood Boulevard, as well as at the perimeter of the park on the hillside.
http://www.hollyhockhouse.net/hhtours.html
Cheap & Cheerful Espresso in the Woods-Ferndall Park
This blog is not about restaurants, but a hike in Ferndall Park (Ferndall Drive & Los Feliz Blvd) is made that much better by having coffee and a treat at Trails restaurant. Ferndall Park is at the base of Griffith Park on the Los Angeles side, just east of where Western Avenue elbows to the east and becomes Los Feliz Blvd.
Waterfalls, small bridges and ferns from all over the world make this a shady retreat on a hot day. Parking is plentiful but popular, so the early hiker gets the spot. There is a playground on the east side of the trail should younger hikers need a diversion. About 10 minutes up the path you will come upon Trails restaurant which is a breakfast/lunch/coffee spot. Since parking is free, and there is no admission fee to the park, live it up and have a pastry or sandwich.
Trails is open 8a.m. - 6:30pm Tues. - Sat.
323-871-2102
Griffith Park is open daily 5:30am - 9:30pm
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-trails-los-angeles#query:Trails%20Restaurant
Waterfalls, small bridges and ferns from all over the world make this a shady retreat on a hot day. Parking is plentiful but popular, so the early hiker gets the spot. There is a playground on the east side of the trail should younger hikers need a diversion. About 10 minutes up the path you will come upon Trails restaurant which is a breakfast/lunch/coffee spot. Since parking is free, and there is no admission fee to the park, live it up and have a pastry or sandwich.
Trails is open 8a.m. - 6:30pm Tues. - Sat.
323-871-2102
Griffith Park is open daily 5:30am - 9:30pm
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-trails-los-angeles#query:Trails%20Restaurant
Monday, March 22, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful - Music Center Tickets
Great shows at great big prices..that's what keeps a lot of people away from seeing performances at the Los Angeles Music Center. (135 N Grand) Would $20.00 tickets make attending possible?
Hot Tix offers a $20 ticket to the general public and can be purchased in advance. For most productions, Hot Tix can be obtained in two ways. Beginning approximately three weeks before the first performance of a production, purchases can be made by phone or in person at Center Theater Group's (CTG) box office. Cash or credit card will be accepted. Subject to availability, Hot Tix may also be purchased on the day of performance at the box office. Exact seat locations are not given over the phone. Tickets are limited to two per household.
Give it a try!
For a list of performances, visit:
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/purchasetickets.html
To make a Hot Tix purchase, call
Audience Services at (213) 628-2772.
Hot Tix offers a $20 ticket to the general public and can be purchased in advance. For most productions, Hot Tix can be obtained in two ways. Beginning approximately three weeks before the first performance of a production, purchases can be made by phone or in person at Center Theater Group's (CTG) box office. Cash or credit card will be accepted. Subject to availability, Hot Tix may also be purchased on the day of performance at the box office. Exact seat locations are not given over the phone. Tickets are limited to two per household.
Give it a try!
For a list of performances, visit:
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/purchasetickets.html
To make a Hot Tix purchase, call
Audience Services at (213) 628-2772.
Cheap & Cheerful Railroad Ride-Angels Flight
Best 25 cents you will ever spend!
For the price of a gumball, experience a one way ride on the "Shortest Railway in the World" at Angel's Flight.(351 S. Hill Street)
Opened in 1901 this 350 foot funicular system of two counterbalanced cars moving up and down parallel tracks was created to transport passengers along the steep grade between Third and Hill Street and the then very fashionable Bunker Hill.
The ride lasts a minute, but the memory will last a lifetime. In a city notorious for tearing things down, Angels Flight (that is how it is spelled, with no apostrophe) is a charming slice of time travel as well as a huge time saver for people wanting to get from the California Plaza to the Grand Central Market or visa versa. A must for Angelenos and tourists alike.
Hours are 6:45 am to 10:oo pm daily.
Angels Flight puts the fun in funicular!
There are many websites with photos and information on this tiny train's storied past, but start here:
http://angelsflight.com
(213) 626-1901
For the price of a gumball, experience a one way ride on the "Shortest Railway in the World" at Angel's Flight.(351 S. Hill Street)
Opened in 1901 this 350 foot funicular system of two counterbalanced cars moving up and down parallel tracks was created to transport passengers along the steep grade between Third and Hill Street and the then very fashionable Bunker Hill.
The ride lasts a minute, but the memory will last a lifetime. In a city notorious for tearing things down, Angels Flight (that is how it is spelled, with no apostrophe) is a charming slice of time travel as well as a huge time saver for people wanting to get from the California Plaza to the Grand Central Market or visa versa. A must for Angelenos and tourists alike.
Hours are 6:45 am to 10:oo pm daily.
Angels Flight puts the fun in funicular!
There are many websites with photos and information on this tiny train's storied past, but start here:
http://angelsflight.com
(213) 626-1901
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