As they say, "Only in Hollywood!" A cemetery walking tour is clearly not for everyone, but Hollywood Forever (6000 Santa Monica Blvd.) is a far cry from your ordinary cemetery.
Final resting place of Valentino, Cecile B DeMille, John Huston, Douglas Fairbanks and the love child of Marion David and William Randolph Hearst- to name but a few- Hollywood Forever is the mother lode of amazing stories of Tinsletown's golden era.
Historical Tour Guide, Karie Bible has crafted three tours focusing on different aspects of the cemetery: Cemetery of the Stars, Jewish Heritage and Hidden Hollywood. Tours run about 2 hours in length and are held rain or shine.
Free parking is usually available in the cemetery. Meet at the Flower Shop.
Admission is $12.00
http://cemeterytour.com
Call 818-517-5988 or e-mail info@cemeterytour.com to schedule a private tour
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Scary Movie - Pershing Square
Some would argue that nothing is scarier then trying to get out through Downtown Los Angeles on a Friday night. So don't do it! If you work downtown, stay put and walk over to Pershing Square(532 South Olive St.)for the Friday Night Fright Flicks.
Friday Night Fright Flicks are presented on a 40 x 20 foot outdoor screen, with a professional sound system. Movies are free with lawn seating in the Pershing Square outdoor amphitheater. Bring a blanket and picnic but keep the alcohol and cigarettes at home.
The Series starts this Friday, October 1 with "Carrie." and runs through October 29.
People driving into downtown should know their best bet for parking is the underground lot at Pershing Square - $5.00 after 5p.m.
For information on this and other programing at Pershing Square, visit
http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/index.html
213-847-4970
Friday Night Fright Flicks are presented on a 40 x 20 foot outdoor screen, with a professional sound system. Movies are free with lawn seating in the Pershing Square outdoor amphitheater. Bring a blanket and picnic but keep the alcohol and cigarettes at home.
The Series starts this Friday, October 1 with "Carrie." and runs through October 29.
People driving into downtown should know their best bet for parking is the underground lot at Pershing Square - $5.00 after 5p.m.
For information on this and other programing at Pershing Square, visit
http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/index.html
213-847-4970
Friday, September 24, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Flea Market - Silver Lake
Many have been to he Rose Bowl, quite a few have been to the Melrose Trading Post, but if you truly want to be on the flea market circuit, you should also check out the Silver Lake Art, Craft and Vintage. (2450 Glendale Blvd)
Held in the Citibank Parking lot, the Silverlake Art, Craft & Vintage offers up gently used clothing, furnishing, jewelry and bric-a-brac as well as plants and one of kind items. The Market is help every Saturday rain or shine, 10 am - 4pm.
No admission fee, but you are on your own to find parking.
http://www.silverlakeartcraftvintage.com
323-467-0623
Held in the Citibank Parking lot, the Silverlake Art, Craft & Vintage offers up gently used clothing, furnishing, jewelry and bric-a-brac as well as plants and one of kind items. The Market is help every Saturday rain or shine, 10 am - 4pm.
No admission fee, but you are on your own to find parking.
http://www.silverlakeartcraftvintage.com
323-467-0623
Monday, September 20, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Canals - Naples
Most people have heard about the canals of Venice, CA, but not Naples, CA. In fact a lot of people don't even now where Naples is located!
Established in the 1930's, Naples is a neighborhood of Long Beach, consisting of three separate islands, divided by a large semi-circular Rivo Alto Canal and a shorter, straight Naples Canal which open into the Alamitos Bay.Keeping with the theme, most of the streets on the island have Italian names.
Best to start at the heart of the town. La Bella Fontana di Napoli is a three tiered fountain (Ravenna Drive and Corinthian Walk) at in the center of a small,neighborhood traffic circle where several streets converge. Flowing since 1971, it has delighted residents ever since. You can stroll through the streets and admire the homes or bring a picnic for one of the nearby beaches.
The waterways are the major source of entertainment with boats, kayaks and jet skis winding their way through the waterways -so get in there! Kayaks can be rented for $8.00 an hour.
The unique attraction of the area is the gondola rides. Not cheap ($75.00 for 2 people) but truly memorable.
The big event of Naples in the Christmas Boat Parade which is held the second Saturday of December starting at 6p.m.
For Kayak rentals and directions
http://kayakrentals.net/prices.html
Established in the 1930's, Naples is a neighborhood of Long Beach, consisting of three separate islands, divided by a large semi-circular Rivo Alto Canal and a shorter, straight Naples Canal which open into the Alamitos Bay.Keeping with the theme, most of the streets on the island have Italian names.
Best to start at the heart of the town. La Bella Fontana di Napoli is a three tiered fountain (Ravenna Drive and Corinthian Walk) at in the center of a small,neighborhood traffic circle where several streets converge. Flowing since 1971, it has delighted residents ever since. You can stroll through the streets and admire the homes or bring a picnic for one of the nearby beaches.
The waterways are the major source of entertainment with boats, kayaks and jet skis winding their way through the waterways -so get in there! Kayaks can be rented for $8.00 an hour.
The unique attraction of the area is the gondola rides. Not cheap ($75.00 for 2 people) but truly memorable.
The big event of Naples in the Christmas Boat Parade which is held the second Saturday of December starting at 6p.m.
For Kayak rentals and directions
http://kayakrentals.net/prices.html
Monday, September 13, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Mommy Matinee - Fairfax District
I wish they had this when my kids were small: Monday Morning Mommy Movies at The Grove Theater.(189 The Grove Drive) Every Monday at 11:00am, a first run movie is shown to accommodate parents and their infants. Since everybody is coming with babies, the crowd rolls with the occasional shriek or gurgle. Nice way to get out with junior, or reconnect with a friend who has a wee one.
Non Peak Adult tickets are $10.50. I am assuming the infant gets in free....
Monday Morning Mommy Movies are screened at several Pacific Theater locations throughout Los Angeles. For more information visit:
http://www.pacifictheatres.com/MMMM.htm
The Grove Theater phone number is:
323.692.0829
Non Peak Adult tickets are $10.50. I am assuming the infant gets in free....
Monday Morning Mommy Movies are screened at several Pacific Theater locations throughout Los Angeles. For more information visit:
http://www.pacifictheatres.com/MMMM.htm
The Grove Theater phone number is:
323.692.0829
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Gourmet Foods - Venice
Well, this falls under the heading of the one that got away. I missed it this month so mark your calendar for October 1 for First Friday on Abbott Kinney Blvd.
Once a month the gourmet food trucks of the city line up along the Blvd. in a spontaneous restaurant row. Shops and galleries stay open late adding to the street fair vibe. The Brig (1515 Abbott Kinney Blvd.) is considered the epicenter of this event.
The official hours are 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m but those in the know say arrive early to get decent parking and the best selection of food. Apparently,the Grilled Cheese truck is worth the wait.
It sounds like a blast. No admission fee, but bring money for metered parking, food and maybe a little shopping.
http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
Once a month the gourmet food trucks of the city line up along the Blvd. in a spontaneous restaurant row. Shops and galleries stay open late adding to the street fair vibe. The Brig (1515 Abbott Kinney Blvd.) is considered the epicenter of this event.
The official hours are 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m but those in the know say arrive early to get decent parking and the best selection of food. Apparently,the Grilled Cheese truck is worth the wait.
It sounds like a blast. No admission fee, but bring money for metered parking, food and maybe a little shopping.
http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
Friday, September 3, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Valley Oasis - Lakeview Terrace
Any one who has lived in LA for a length of time knows it gets hot in the San Fernando Valley in late summer. I mean really hot, Phoenix, Arizona hot.
The perfect place to head is the Hansen Dam Recreation Area's Swim Lake.(11798 Foothill Blvd.) Why "Swim Lake," not pool? It is a chlorinated pool, but rather than a one shallow end and increasing depth to a deep end, the swim lake is shallow on three of the four sides of the pool. Shallow, like a lake, providing a couple of feet of wading water. The center of the pool is the deepest,coming to just below my shoulders, and I'm 5' 4". The one deep side features two tube slides. My young friends informed me that one is faster than the other.
Admission is free for people under 18, $2.50 for Adults-$2.00 if you have a Los Angeles Public Library card (which of course I do.) Parking is free. There is a catering coach offering hamburgers, hot dogs, quesadillas and sandwiches for $3.00-$5.00. A guy with an ice cream cart was selling a variety of items for $1.50.
We (myself and 4 kids)brought a picnic, but bought ice cream from the vendor. There are shade trees in a grassy area, but bring a beach umbrella is you must have shade.
The pool was crystal clear and pleasantly cool. Dressing rooms and bathrooms are available, spartan but very clean. This place is a big hit with young families, but there were some young teenagers too.
Hours now are 12:00-6:00pm on weekends, but come next June, it is open from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/hansendamAQ.htm
(818) 899-3779
The perfect place to head is the Hansen Dam Recreation Area's Swim Lake.(11798 Foothill Blvd.) Why "Swim Lake," not pool? It is a chlorinated pool, but rather than a one shallow end and increasing depth to a deep end, the swim lake is shallow on three of the four sides of the pool. Shallow, like a lake, providing a couple of feet of wading water. The center of the pool is the deepest,coming to just below my shoulders, and I'm 5' 4". The one deep side features two tube slides. My young friends informed me that one is faster than the other.
Admission is free for people under 18, $2.50 for Adults-$2.00 if you have a Los Angeles Public Library card (which of course I do.) Parking is free. There is a catering coach offering hamburgers, hot dogs, quesadillas and sandwiches for $3.00-$5.00. A guy with an ice cream cart was selling a variety of items for $1.50.
We (myself and 4 kids)brought a picnic, but bought ice cream from the vendor. There are shade trees in a grassy area, but bring a beach umbrella is you must have shade.
The pool was crystal clear and pleasantly cool. Dressing rooms and bathrooms are available, spartan but very clean. This place is a big hit with young families, but there were some young teenagers too.
Hours now are 12:00-6:00pm on weekends, but come next June, it is open from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/hansendamAQ.htm
(818) 899-3779
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