With so many frightfully entertaining, yet family-friendly Halloween events in LA, there’s no reason why the kids can’t have as much fun as the adults. From haunted museums to deep sea monsters, these Halloween activities will spook even the bravest member of the family. Camp Spooky at Knott’s Berry Farm Buena Park If the little…
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Candace Nelson of Sprinkles Cupcakes
Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, talks about Food Network show Cupcake Wars and her favorite bakeries and restaurants in LA.
LA, Her Way: Local Musician Priscilla Ahn
For more than 10 years, local musician Priscilla Ahn has been a fixture in the LAl scene, starting first with intimate gigs at The Mint and Hotel Café before expanding her sound and audience with national and international tours.
LA, Her Way: Krystal Bee of Power 106
Krystal Bee began working at Power 106 when she snagged an internship during her first year at Cal State LA. From there, she moved up the ranks and was eventually offered a full-time spot, right next to radio personality Big Boy on his morning show Big Boy’s Neighborhood.
LA Food and Wine Festival Guide
When the LA Food and Wine Festival first started in 2010, many of today’s great restaurants like Alma and The Church Key did not yet exist. In recent years, LA’s culinary scene has grown tremendously and the LA Food and Wine Festival encompasses the best of it in a matter of four days. Beginning on the…
Things to Do in LA: August 18-24
It’s all about song and dance this week in LA. From ’90s pop to hip hop, we’ve collected the week’s most musical events and activities in LA to amp up your calendar. WHAT TO DO IN LA: August 21: Segway Tour of Santa Monica As much as we like to think we’ve done it all…
Sunset Strip’s House of Blues To Close in 2015
After a 20-year run in its Sunset Strip location, the House of Blues announced that it will be closing, according to reports. The live music venue that has been an LA establishment since 1994 is slated to be torn down in 2015 to make way for a hotel and condos. But the shows must, and…
Things to Do in LA: August 11-17
There are certain experiences that everyone is LA should do at least once. With this week’s collection of essential LA events and activities, visitors and locals alike can have the ultimate Los Angeles experience. WHAT TO DO IN LA: VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios may give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how…
LA’s Hippest Cemetery
One of LA’s most unique attractions, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, drawing thousands of visitors every year while still operating as an active cemetery. It’s also one of the most unique venues in LA with regular night time events, including concerts and classic movie screenings. Not…
Garagiste Festival Artisanal Wines
Sometime in the mid-1990s, a group of French vintners decided to challenge the strict winemaking rules of the Bordeaux region. They were the rebels who started the underground wine movement, the garagistes who fermented grapes with new, revolutionary techniques. Founder Doug Minnick likens the Garagiste Festival to LA’s underground music scene—discovering a new wine before…
