Get ready for a sizzling summer. Dine, dance, and experience at Confidential Beverly Hills with the launch of Femme Fatale Wednesday’s, a weekly cabaret show led by Toledo: famed jazz singer, dancer and burlesque show extraordinaire. Confidential Beverly Hills is the brand new and ONLY exclusive nightclub / lounge fusion in Beverly Hills. It’s the [...]

Summertime – Wine, Food and Song. Set your agenda for The 6th Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival, which is back, bigger than ever!  A lavish, 14-day wine and food festival will begin on the warm beaches of Malibu on June 9, 2012, and will take attendants to the scenic hills of Calabasas where they will [...]

Tuesdays at Philippe by Philippe Chow in West Hollywood is a favorite of celebrities LA people-in-the-know. Philippe, part of the world-renown Chinese cuisine Chow Family invites you to experience his award-winning cuisine and Chow’s Signature cocktails at Happy Hour prices all night long on Tuesdays. Begining on March 27th, specially-priced menu features delectable drinks and [...]

If you’re a fan of The London NYC and The London West Hollywood, or have always wanted to experience  their glamorous suites or their world-class cuisine, there’s great news for spring – the Best of The Londons package. Both properties have come together to offer The Best of The Londons package, unifying the style and [...]

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show 2012 celebrates the fact that serious wanderlusting works up a fierce appetite and many who like to travel also like to eat on their adventures. On January 14-15, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show at the Long Beach Convention Center, will feature The International Fiery Foods Challenge as [...]

Taberna Mexicana in Beverly Hills is known for their amazing contemporary Mexican Cuisine, their killer $3 Happy Hour, and now, they are giving a gift for the Holidays! This year, Taberna Mexicana will be offering a $25.00 gift card to anyone who dines in on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! With [...]

Naya Sunset & Naya Lounge, Silver Lake’s newest destinations for modern Indian cuisine and contemporary, are celebrating the season with two special menus on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Naya, meaning “new” in Hindi, invites friends, neighbors and visitors to enjoy what may become a new Christmas Eve tradition or to ring in the [...]

Whatever excuses you have for failing to travel to London, Rio de Janeiro or New York to ring in 2012, don’t worry. Crustacean in Beverly Hills will take you to the BEST New Year’s Eve festivities, from the Big Ben, Copacabana Beach, Times Square, to Rodeo Drive, beginning at “Noon with a Midnight Vibe” with [...]

WP24 Restaurant and Lounge invites guests to ring in the New Year with a six-course indulgent menu. Located on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE, WP24 Restaurant and Lounge affords guests panoramic views of Los Angeles in an elegant, fine-dining setting. The theme of the New Year’s Eve menu is [...]

20th Century Fox invites you and your family to the advanced screening of the upcoming film ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED. Filled with the same fun, music, and charm of the previous films, it’s a perfect weekend family adventure. Screening details below: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED Saturday, December 10 AMC Burbank 16 125 E. [...]

Get out your Bond-chic attire for New Year’s Eve!  The Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will host a festive James Bond-inspired Casino Royale-themed New Year’s Eve bash December 31, 2011. The event will feature an extensive selection of expertly prepared hors d’oeuvres by the hotel’s Executive Chef Greg Hozinsky, casino-style gaming tables, a VIP poker [...]

The Southland laser tattoo removal chain, Dr. TATTOFF is holding tattoo removal days on December 5 – 8?  On each day, one Dr. TATTOFF clinic will be offering members of the public completely free tattoo removal from 10AM to 6PM. In addition, the patient that presents during those days with the most moving personal story [...]

This is the time of year to do something special with the ones who are special to you. This holiday season, through the end of January,  enjoy Afternoon Tea Service at Boxwood Café by Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood, and you can help someone else out at the same time;  *15% of all [...]

Los Angeles based footwear, handbag and accessory designer, Calleen Cordero and Viola Living Jewels invite you to celebrate this holiday season at our seasonal “soiree” sale event. Thursday, December 8th Calleen Cordero Designs 7384 Beverly Blvd (corner of Martel) Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.934.5541 Store Hours 10am-6pm Soiree 6-9pm **Sale is all day** 25% OFF [...]

Deciding on a great restaurant to have your Thanksgiving dinner? Check out The Churchill, the fabulous new neighborhood gastropub, featuring turn-of-the-century inspired decor, and a farm-to-table local and sustainable menu. They make all their own pastas and sausages and cure their own meats. and have a separate pastry chef that bakes their own breads and [...]

Ready for a Night of the Living Dead bar creepy-crawl? The bars (except Varnish) of 213 Nightlife are in a ghoulish competition to win the best Zombi-licious bar scene of Halloween 2011. Each bar, with a $500 budget, created a different Halloween theme, a $5 Zombie punch and most got deadly serious about bartender costumes. [...]

Do you think you’ve got the kutzpah and attitude ala Madonna? Material Girl is hosting a nationwide casting call for the next “Lucky Star” to appear in the national marketing campaign. Madonna and Lola commented, “This is not your standard model search. It’s more about attitude. We are looking for a stylish, adventurous, creative, free [...]

Dog lovers, get ready for a spooktacular pet event October 30, 2011 in support of the Millan Foundation – the 1st Annual National Family Pack Walk. Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), internationally renowned dog behavior expert Cesar Millan, and Scooby-Doo invite dog owners and dog lovers alike to come together for the Scooby-Doo and Cesar [...]

This Saturday, Oct. 22nd, stop on down to LA’s Original Farmer’s Market, where LG Electronics and Good Housekeeping will be visiting as their final stop on the Greener Living Tour, a five-city farmers’ market circuit designed to educate consumers on how to live healthier and greener, and more cost-effectively – with the help of fresh [...]

Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club presents the return of Barbara Van Orden in Red Hot Mama Returns, a cabaret performance, on Sunday, October 23rd. Barbara Van Orden, a singer and entertainer who’s career has spanned decades, and has opened for Sinatra and headlined at each of the Playboy Club, returns to the stage at the Catalina [...]

The seasons are changing and so are the hottest Fall fashion trends. Luckily, Stacy London, star of TLC’s What Not to Wear, is one step ahead of us all. As co-founder of Style For Hire, Stacy and her crew of trained and certified personal stylists are bringing affordable in-home wardrobe advice and shopping assistance to [...]

Troops, veterans and their families come together to show support… Helping Our Heroes, a non-profit community-based organization, is hosting a Catholic mass to bless and support troops who are heading to Afghanistan before the holiday season. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School will present the special mass to help prepare troops, veterans and family members [...]

Michael Gaffney,  author of the new book, new book, Design Star, is having a book signing this Thursday October 13th at the Barnes & Noble at the Grove. Design Star brings readers into the world of the professional floral designer with secrets, tips, and a formula for great design. Step-by-step instructions on everything from Classic [...]

Legends of die-hard fans of multi-platinum rock `n roll band The Rolling Stones will be transported back to the magical summer of 1978 in “The Rolling Stones: Some Girls Live In Texas”. This rare, never-before-seen concert footage will be presented as a one-night, in-theater concert event on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. (local time), [...]

LA’s The Place is proud to partner with AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) for the 27th Annual Aids Walk Los Angeles on Sunday, October 16, 2011.  This is the world’s first walk ever to fight the AIDS epidemic and California’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraising event. An expected 30,000 walkers, dozens of celebrities and elected officials will [...]

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced that acclaimed director Werner Herzog (Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans) will be the keynote speaker and answer filmmaking questions from the audience at the seventh annual Film Independent Forum, [...]

Fall is here, the nights are getting longer, the air cooler and time to keep an eye out for things that go bump in the night. Monster movie season is upon us… On Saturday September 10th, BBQ Films and Cinema Speakeasy partner up and will be hosting a free bi-coastal pop-up movie night — screening [...]

Have you ever just itched to do the chicken dance or craved the starchy style of German fare, but can’t quite make the trip across the pond to experience the true Oktoberfest? Well, Alpine Village offers an authentic German getaway right here in Los Angeles! Alpine Village is the oldest and the largest Oktoberfest celebration in [...]

Join the party and help support your local veteran! In memory of the 10th Anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy, a portion of the Petersen Automotive Museum will be turned into The Swagger Poker Showdown to benefit Los Angeles’ veteran heroes on September 16th, 2011 at 7 pm. The proceeds from the Swagger sponsored [...]

The Urban Sanctuary, an exclusive playground, with luxury brands ranging from fashion to technology, is presenting their “pop-up store”  at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. The very special event is open to the public, and admission is free. It will take place from 3pm-6pm September 6th, 7th and 8th in the Magnolia and Gardenia [...]

The London Bar by Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood is making the most of the remainder of the summer, beginning now continuing through the end of September. Every Monday- Friday from 5 p.m -7p.m., come and enjoy sexy cocktails and savory appetizers for only $5 each. And for extra measure, valet for only [...]

Led by artistic director and conductor Matt Catingub, The Glendale Pops Orchestra  will feature An Evening of Bossa Nova Music on Brand. Special guests will join the Glendale Pops Orchestra as they celebrate the Bossa Nova and Samba with favorites from Anotonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes. Songs include Wave, Girl From Ipanema, Desifinado, One Note [...]

From mobs of adoring fans to financial scams, from death threats to sudden wealth, child stars and their families have a lot to cope with behind the scenes. On Wednesday, August 10th, at 10:00p.m. ET/PT  “Primetime Nightline” goes beyond the bright lights with unique access, to discover all that the fame game entails for ambitious [...]

On Thursday, August 4th, Hollywood Museum celebrated the grand opening of the exhibit that showcases the anniversary of Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday and the 60th anniversary of TV’s most loved comedy series, “I Love Lucy”, which Lucille Ball starred alongside her husband Desi Arnaz. Owner of Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, and special guests celebrated with [...]

Has it already been a year since Santa Monica Place opened? Apparently, we were so busy enjoying its uber-modern, open-air shopping and dining experiences that time just happily flew by. Santa Monica Place is celebrating their one-year anniversary with food, fashion and music events August 5 – 14, 2011. Shop ‘n Dine Perfect timing for [...]

Need to make heads turn this fall at school but don’t want to break your bank? LA’s the Place recommends three clothing lines that will satisfy your fashionista desires and leave money in your wallet after your back to school shopping spree. Byer California, with the line BCX has the latest in fashion trends for [...]

Koi Restaurant, known as one of the hottest celebrity hangouts, is not only trendy but also has a philanthropic side. Koi is donating 50% of the proceeds from sales of new menu items to the U.N. World Food Programme at all three Koi locations – Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas until August 14, 2011. [...]

The Moods of Norway store on Robertson Blvd, in West Hollywood, where all the celebrities shop, is having an end of summer sale this weekend at the store – 113 S Robertson Blvd. Come in for waffles and champagne! Don’t miss your chance to get some of the coolest styles around for up to 70% [...]

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be treated like an A-list celebrity? Have you ever dreamed of being pampered and catered to, with the added perks of fame, while all eyes are on you, when you visit Los Angeles? Well, look no further. The W Los Angeles, known for providing their guests [...]

Funny is as sexy does! To see what all the fun is all about, The Groundlings Theatre presents  the LIVE NUDE GROUNDLINGS show on their new main stage. Opening Friday, July 22nd. Full frontal comedy at its best, you may feel like flashing the crowd or moon the director, Damon Jones (but don’t really…!), as [...]

Speaking up for elephants who can’t speack for themselves, exercise guru Jillian Michaels will join supporters and PETA members outside the Staples Center to demand that Ringling abide by Los Angeles laws forbidding sick animals from working and that the circus free the elephants from their dismal lives in chains and boxcars. Because get almost [...]

The Art of Shaving is a revolution in men’s grooming. The Art of Shaving helps men transform their daily and often dreaded task of shaving from a chore into a luxurious ritual. The Art of Shaving brings back their semi-annual Friends & Family event, beginning this Friday, July 22nd. During the summer months,  when the [...]

Arthur Samuel Joseph, the legendary Vocal Coach to the most influential leaders, celebrities, sports figures, CEO’s and self help guru’s of our time, is offering this VIP workshop is perfect for any leader corporate or otherwise who is looking to change their paradigm. Whether you are a teacher, lawyer, CEO, entertainer, scholar, sales person, or [...]

Santa Monica welcomed the classic surf brand, O’Neill, to their city July 8th, with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Richard Bloom, and help from surfers Roy Powers and Sage Erickson, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce members, and O’Neill representatives. The new retail location at 2nd and Broadway are offering the latest styles and products at their [...]

You’ve got the wardrobe and are dressed to the hilt, but doing your hair is another separate project! If you’re like me, by the time you’re done with your hair, the way it began is not the way it ended up, and you’re frustrated and starting to melt! Instead of battling to achieve beautiful locks, [...]

For most of us, the state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility we should be receiving from yoga is put to an abrupt halt when we see the price tag for proper instruction and rental mats. Buying a pass to a single location is a commitment that most of us can’t keep, and single sessions [...]

You may have seen him before on the cover of Rolling Stone or commandeering the guest-host chair on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” or even on his wildly popular internet talk show, “Tom Green’s House Tonight.” But you have never seen Tom Green’s eccentric flair for all things funny up close and personal until [...]

John Baptist Records’ recording artist, G-Vo, will perform in concert on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 6:30PM to release his third album, Endangered Species. The concert will take place at USC’s Bovard Auditorium at 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089. Tickets are free and may be reserved at www.johnbaptistrecords.com. G-Vo will feature a full [...]

With its premiere film on Thurs., June 16, the Los Angeles Film Festival is getting ready to hit the downtown area of the city with its 2011 sponsors, including Virgin America, Dove® Hair Care, Volkswagen, Jameson Irish Whiskey® and Deluxe Entertainment Services Group/EFILM. Returning sponsors from previous years are: Kodak, Stella Artois, Melrose Mac and [...]

The higly-touted supperclub Los Angeles will begin its summer world tour on June 8, 2011. A true feast for all senses, supperclub los angeles is best described as merging food, drinks, fashion, music, film, entertainment, art and culture into one. With a unique interior design and setting that will leave guests in awe, supperclub los [...]

Nuts for Mutts, the Walk & Dog Show will bring thousands of dog lovers together again this year, to benefit animal rescue New Leash on Life, the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, and the Calabasas Rotary, on June 26th, at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Activities begin at 8:00am (check-in at 7:15am) and will last all [...]

Are you a big Lady Gaga fan and have to go see her in concert? Dots, the fast-fashion women’s retailer, is holding a “Born This Way” Sweepstakes with Lady Gaga – an online contest for the Dots Diva to win tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert and become a “Little Monster” for a night. [...]

PETA is looking for their Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2011! Compassion is always sexy, and whether you’re a conscientious cutie or a hunk with a lot of heart, one gal and one guy will be crowned the 2011 winners! Winners will receive a round-trip airfare and beautiful accommodations for seven nights, courtesy of your own [...]

BOUDOIR is set to dazzle Hollywood with their Boudoir Showroom Soiree and Launch Party In the midst of Award Season, While most of the Hollywood chatter focused it’s nominees, top winners and “who was wearing who” at Hollywood events, Glendale-based BOUDOIR announces the launch of it’s brand. BOUDOIR now makes it possible for you to [...]

Santa Monica is offering Valentine’s Day events for singles and couples with HurryDate speed dating event and a day of couples’ skating at ICE at Santa Monica. No matter your relationship status or what your Facebook profile may tell people, the beachside town can keep you busy on Mon., Feb. 14. In Downtown Santa Monica [...]

First & Hope Supper Club in Downtown Los Angeles is hosting an old-timey, swank celebration for the holiday encompassing all things love called the “St. Valentine’s Ball.” Couples and singles alike are welcome to paint the town Valentine red with delicious culinary and beverage experiences at the First & Hope St. Valentine’s Ball. Two prix-fixe [...]

There is no better way to play cupid for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day than a lavish couple’s retreat complete with romance and spa pampering at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa? LA’s the Place gives you the heart-shaped scoop on Estancia’s Valentine’s Day specials to make your stay unforgettable. Estancia True Romance Valentine Getaway [...]

LA’s the Place discovers the perfect romantic getaway for you and your sweetie this Valentine’s Day complete with gourmet dining, luxurious accommodations, stunning seascapes and most importantly – a Valentine’s like no other at L’Auberge Hotel in Del Mar. Decadent dinner for two?  Check.  KITCHEN 1540 has you covered with a duo of four-course menus [...]

In Los Angeles, going to any of the Drago family restaurants is a unique and elegant dining experience. Whether you live on the Westside or the in the Valley, the Drago family restaurants are here for your Valentine celebration. Each Drago restaurant is offering Valentine’s Day menus designed to romance not only the taste buds [...]

Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to highly coveted products and experiences at insider prices. For Valentine’s Day, they are offering “Cupid on the Town” sales on all things to make your valentine oh-so-swoonie – events, spa services, sweets, and flowers. Most sales start at noon ET and last only 36 hours, making Gilt.com an exclusive [...]

For those who might be planning to pop THE question, Simon LA Restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel is offering an uber-luxurious, VIP private dining room experience. It is also perfect for the couple who simply prefers complete privacy and ultimate pampering for their Valentine’s Day celebration. In addition to its special Valentine’s Day Menu (see [...]

Win your Valentine’s heart and support South LA Dog Shelter! For only $65.00, you will receive a beautiful tropical bouquet and card, and buy a new dog bed to the South LA Dog Shelter! For your donation $65, the cost of each dog bed, you will receive a *FREE* Valentine’s Day tropical bouquet and card. [...]

Dazzle your sweetheart with the perfect Valentine’s Day solution! The perfect pairing for Valentine’s Day is to be found in Westwood, where Tanino Ristorante and Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers in are presenting the first 75 couples who make a reservation at Tanino and spend $100 between February 11 – 14th, will be dazzled with a [...]

On Sunday, Feb. 6, the Beverly Hills restaurant Via Allora is celebrating this season’s ultimate football game, Super Bowl XLV, with a special menu available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., allowing guests to visit the restaurant before the big game and stay after the final play is made between the Green Bay Packers and [...]

Champagne, classical music and conversation – what could be a better symphony of elements to enjoy? The opening season of Le Salon de Musiques, an ensemble of Los Angeles’ most renowned chamber music performers, continued its season of eight concerts, performed on the 5th floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion last Sunday. 24 Poems Set [...]

The Beverly Hills Wine Festival will feature  over 100 wineries, breweries and spirits to  showcase their select varieties at the newly ultra luxurious Intercontinental Hotel. This charity event extravaganza will raise money for Fran Drescher’s “Cancer Schmancer” Movement. A wine lovers dream come true the event is hand picking some of their favorite wine selections [...]

Dr. John Vartanian, LA’s go-to surgeon for rhinoplasty  (nose surgery) is offering some great December specials.  Treat yourself this Christmas, or buy a gift certificate for your loved one! If you’re going to have facial injections, you want to go to the best. Dr John Vartanian is double-board certified in facial platic surgeon who has [...]

If you’re headed to the beautiful San Diego area for the holidays, join Chef Paul McCabe at KITCHEN 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar for a most delicious dinner during the most wonderful time of the year. Choose from or join them for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinner. Chef McCabe is known for his [...]

This weekend, Los Angeles bargain shoppers are in for a treat when The Warehouse Sale visits the South Hall of the LA Convention Center just in time for the holidays—Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. The fashion event gives both men and women shoppers deals on designer duds from names like  “Rock & Republic, LNA, Michael [...]

They say the best Christmas gifts are those that someone wouldn’t buy for themselves! Located at the always exciting and fun Universal’s CityWalk, iFLY and Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge have partnered to offer the ‘Dine on the Fly’ promotion. It  includes two indoor-sky-diving flights and two meals. Talk about a unique night out! Great [...]

Fashion-oriented individuals gain the opportunity to delve into the fashion industry through the eyes and experiences of expert panelists at AFINGO.com’s Behind the Seams Fashion Industry Forum on Nov. 20 in Los Angeles. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Raleigh Studios, four panels will discuss and share their insights and hard-won wisdom on a multitude of [...]

The 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held in Las Vegas on November 11th 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Resort Events Center. Distinctive Assets will again be on hand to thank the presenters and performers with an array of dazzling gifts. Producing the official Talent Gift Bags for the tenth consecutive year as well as [...]

Ranked among the top resorts in the world by Conde Nast, L’Auberge Del Mar overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers gorgeous sunsets, refreshing dining options, a cheerful and cozy spa , a private path to the beach and plush accommodations. Located along the picturesque coast of Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar epitomizes California style with [...]

The Millions of Milkshakes phenomenon is not slowing down, and soon, milkshake lovers will be able to purchase Mario Lopez’s very own creation after he unveils it on Nov. 19 at the Westfield Culver City location. A portion of Lopez’s milkshake sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Venice by raising funds and [...]

The Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash is returning to Los Angeles on Nov. 4 to the Peterson Automotive Museum, including a complete shopathon for the holiday season and Chevrolet’s “Ride N Drive” program, allowing the shoppers to test drive a brand new vehicle. For those looking to get a jumpstart on this year’s Christmas and [...]

The Westside’s Tiato Market Garden Cafe announces its new holiday menu that stays true to its commitment to sustainable living with a twist of Green glamour. Tiato’s gearing up for the holiday season with organic sustainable themed-fare appropriate for everything from Halloween to New Years. Tiato is the latest restaurant concept and event venue from [...]

It’s not just sports fans that get to enjoy the fun tradition of tailgating! You know, when they grill hot dogs and burgers, drink beer, watch the games, hanging with friends in parking lots and driveways. Now there’s Fashion Tailgating! Treesje, a luxury handbag collection featuring signature hardware and a vast range of leather finishes, [...]

Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly Hills invite guests to spend the holiday season enjoying timeless festivities and creating new traditions with a selection of unique holiday experiences  There’s one holiday gift sure to please every family this year: time spent together. As the upcoming holiday season draws near, Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly [...]

Through Oct. 31, families and adults alike can enjoy the 6th annual Halloween Harvest Festival that covers 35 acres on the south end of Pierce College’s Agricultural Farm. This year’s Festival is showcasing many events for anyone looking to get into the Halloween spirit, including a 5-acre corn maze, haunted house, 2-acre haunted trail, hay [...]

L.A. Models teams up with HOPE4Children Foundation (H4CF) and their organizational partners comprised of events specialists, PR experts, professional entertainers, and fashion show directors to produce a star-studded and glamorous Post-L.A. Fashion Week event entitled, Legion of H.O.P.E. Fashion and Awards Gala to commemorate H4CF’s 5th year anniversary. Taking place at the chic Renaissance Hotel [...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Wacoal invites women around the country to “step into the ring” (or even better, the dressing room!) and join the fight against breast cancer. For every woman who participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help fund breast cancer research and community [...]

No need to travel to Italy or withstand the jet lag when you can enjoy the authentic culinary cuisine of Tuscany, Italy, as Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center presents the 23rd Annual Evening of Wine and Roses – A Tuscan Affair. This spectacular event will feature an unequalled gourmet experience created under the direction [...]

What better way to launch Halloween than with an award show featuring some of the city’s most notorious horror icons, surrounded by a theme park built to bring your worst nightmares to life? Universal Studio’s 2010 “Halloween Horror Nights” kicked off by summoning many of the studio’s flagship horror genre celebrities for the Eyegore Awards [...]

Olivier Pojzman‘s fine art gallery opening celebration is October 7th from 7 -9 pm.  The event will launch his 6-week exhibit at the Arclight Hollywood with fine food from Tender Greens, wine provided by Bodega Bar, music, and art from the neighborhood. The party starts at the Tender Greens Hollywood back patio from 7-9pm, with [...]

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to scare Los Angeles into the Halloween spirit. On Sept. 24, the theme park will open the 2010 “Halloween Horror Nights”, and host the Eyegore Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The event commemorates those who specialize in delivering screams through terrifying entertainment. Horror genre veterans, Eli Roth (“Hostel”), Christopher [...]

Jane Carrey and The Jane Carrey Band will be performing live in concert, performing songs from their first album, “Simple Beauty”. The Jane Carrey Band will open for Chuck Regan, on October 13th at: The Barn at UC Riverside 900 University Ave. Riverside, CA   92507 Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster and the UC Riverside [...]

Club Nokia at L.A. Live presents Djavan! Brazilian-born Djavan’s musical style has traversed Brazilian borders reaching world music audiences with his winning blend of pop, jazz, fusion of African rhythms, bossa nova, funk, samba, R&B and northeastern sounds. Djavan is touring to promote his album Ária, released this past August. On his new album, Djavan [...]

Get ready to salsa, tango, cha-cha or meringue your way to win a 25k dance competition! On September 30th, the Congo Room in the L.A. Live complex, will kick off a 6 week Latin Ballroom competition. Liz Lira, six time world salsa champion, and GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY award-winning salsa singer Jerry Rivera will be [...]

Pay tribute to those brave Italian-American men and women who serve or have served in the military at the 9th Annual Precious Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro. The fun-filled weekend commences Thursday, September 23rd with the opening night fundraising gala for the San Gennaro Foundation called, “Prima Notte 2010”. Italian Celebrities Hosted by Jimmy [...]

Mary J. Blige fans, get ready! She kicks off her “Music Saved My Life” 11-city tour October 2nd, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. In certain cities, artists Jazmin Sullavin, Miguel, and El Debarge will perform with her as well. See the tour schedule below so you can be there to hear and see the talented and [...]

On Sun., Sept. 19, Best Friends Animal Society is hosting its very first Strut Your Mutt event on the Santa Monica Pier. The event is offering many a service for those with beloved pooches, including yoga, massages and special treats, all suited for a dog. Beginning with a mile-long walk at 8:30 a.m., the festival [...]

Nordstrom Santa Monica Place invites customers on Saturday, September 4th from 12:30 – 2 pm to meet Kim Kardashian as she supports FUSIONBEAUTY’s “Kiss Away Poverty” Campaign and helps to launch their Illumifill Line Filling Luminizer. This special event will feature consultations with FUSIONBEAUTY experts as well as the opportunity for eligible customers to meet [...]

The Los Angeles Times invites you to join the Celebration of Food & Wine Festival this Sunday, September 5th, 12-8 pm at the Paramount Pictures Studios to benefit the non-profit Share Our Strength. From the epicurean to those who simply love good food, this all-day event has every ingredient to satisfy your appetite for new [...]

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Bistro Garden in Studio City will hold a special dinner benefitting the Concern Foundation for Cancer Research on Friday, September 24th, 2010. A selection of the most popular menu items available at the original Bistro and Bistro Garden restaurants, famous in Beverly Hills from the 1960s to the 1980s, will [...]

Checkers Downtown and Grey Goose Vodka are teaming up on Aug. 25 to present a special night for guests at the Los Angeles hotspot. Grey Goose Brand Ambassador and master mixologist Guillaume Jubien will serve as host of the exclusive dinner lead by Chef de Cuisine Dave Baker. The meal will include five courses and [...]

Martyn Lenoble and fiancee Christina Applegate are hosting this year’s 5th Annual Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Expression Session on Sat., Sept. 11 in Malibu at First Point, Surfrider Beach. This event will be a part of the Malibu Surfing Association’s MSA Classic. “The Surfrider Foundation is a fantastic organization doing great things for our beaches and [...]

Miles from your average art opening, Canvases and Cocktails, set to take place Saturday July 31st from 7-11PM at Paint:Lab in Santa Monica, will benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network. LAYN’s mission is to end homelessness, one youth at a time. Canvases and Cocktails attendees will be the first to view and purchase original works [...]

In some ways, perphaps ignorance is bliss, as they say. But when it comes to your health, and the well-being of your children, ignorance can be deadly. This compelling video shared by Healthy Child Healthy World will most likely change the way you’ve been making decisions about the products you use on a daily basis! What [...]

Los Angeles, CA (July 19, 2010)— Lu Parker Project, led by KTLA’s Lu Parker, author and animal advocate, will open its doors this summer in an effort to bring together at-risk youth with animals in need.  As a long time supporter of several rescue organizations including: Best Friends Animal Society, Parker works tirelessly for animal [...]

The best musicals do a remarkable balancing act. On one level they transport the audience to a separate world, while at the same time they have universal themes that apply to everyone. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play In The Heights skillfully performs this delicate balancing act. In The Heights does a wonderful job of transporting the audience [...]

On July 24th, 2010,  P.S. I Love You Foundation will host their 10th Annual “Day at the Beach, Adopt a Child for One Day”. P.S. I Love You Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk children.  Join them in Manhattan Beach for a day of fun, sun and lots of love! Day at the Beach is an [...]

Fabricio vs Fedor? Who will win at Strikeforce? The world has been waiting, and now the Fabricio vs Fedor Strikeforce fight is immanent! Former two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion, former two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, European Jiu-Jitsu champion and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Fabricio Werdum is pitted against World Alliance Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) [...]

With performances in the historic Royce Hall on UCLA’s campus, UCLA Live’s latest lineup of events for the 2010-2011 season includes many intriguing guests in categories like dance, special event, spoken word, music & film and musical genres including classical, world, jazz and roots. This year debuts the series’ newest section, music & film Curated [...]

Hollywood’s hottest stars and LA’s elite will party the night away on Saturday, July 24th with some of Playboy’s hottest bodies at The Privé Group’s first annual “Summer Solstice at the Playboy Mansion”, a charity event to benefit non-profit human rights group Rescue Humanity. The evening’s entertainment will include more than 250 models, the “2010 [...]

Presented by the Los Angeles Times, Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival will begin in the city on June 17 and will host events through June 27 in downtown Los Angeles, revolving around LA Live. The lineup of guests for this years event is will be lead by restaurant critic Jonathan Gold of LA Weekly [...]

Do you want to get fit AND raise money for cancer research? Kimberly Fowler/YAS Fitness Centers has a great upcoming event to raise money for ThinkCure through the 1st ever ANNUAL YAS-A-THON for ThinkCure! On Sunday, June 6th, 2010, from 1:00-4:00pm, be sure to join the team at one of four Southern California YAS studios. [...]

Join FusionStorm Foundation on June 5th, 2010 to benefit Ocean Voyages Institute/Project Kaisei and its charge to clean up the North Pacific Gyre. Many prominent guests, celebrities, and earth conscious citizens will come out to support the ocean’s health by converging on Malibu for their first annual fundraiser “My Ocean Planet”. The event, partnered with [...]

On Saturday, June 5, an open audition for 12 sexy male cat owners will be held at the South East Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), in Downey, Calif., all to find the feline owners who will grace the pages of “6 Packs/9 Lives,” a calendar campaign to aide and find help for many abandoned cats [...]

Ready for a first-class, pampered spa getaway for FREE? Yes, you heard it right! To celebrate their core collection, DECLÉOR is offering LA’s the Place readers a chance to win an Aromessence Getaway at Le Spa at Sofitel Los Angeles. Celebrities like Anne Lynn Mccord, Leighton Meester, Carrie Underwood are boasting of its beautifying wonders, [...]

The American Idol finale week is fast approaching and they need your musical talent to kick it off. This Friday, May 21st, outside the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, show off your voice in a “Car-eoke” singing competition, hosted by former American Idol contestant Alex Lambert, to win two tickets to the show’s season finale on [...]

As we head into the warm months, it is essential to drink plenty of water. If your taste buds just roll over and yawn about the idea of drinking plain water, get ready for a big surprise with all-natural essence water infused with fruit from HINT. You can enter to win a free case of HINT just [...]

One of the nation’s largest wine and food showcases, The San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival has announced its return for a 7th annual showcase, to be held this year November 17-21. The festival will feature the finest of local and foreign cuisine, wines from nearly 1000 wineries around the world, cooking classes, wine [...]

As demonstrated with the Haiti relief fund raising, text-donating is revolutionizing the ease and effectiveness of giving money to charities. AHOPE, a non-profit organization that helps children in Ethiopia, is launching their first annual Text2Give campaign on World AIDS Orphans Day, May 7, 2010 to benefit 22 million children orphaned by AIDS. Now you can [...]

KnockOuts For Girls announced today that they are partnering up with Submssion Ink to help build awareness for the KnockOuts For Girls cause. KnockOuts For Girls (KO4G) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that uses the discipline of boxing to build self esteem, inspire the human spirit, and promote physical fitness to help people facing [...]

Give Mom a break from the cooking and treat her to a glorious dining advernture out! There are some of the best restaurants in LA that are presenting great Mother’s Day brunches! SIMONLA @ THE SOFITEL HOTEL LA Brunch menu offers an early and late riser Prix Fixe menu each with three menu selections. Think [...]

On April 21st, 2010, Elevate Lounge in downtown LA will play host to some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, as the Watering Seeds Organization stages their first annual Red Carpet/Celebrity Gala. See the invitation with all the info here… As Watering Seeds’ first fundraising event of 2010, the Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser [...]

The sexy, European high-end line, Faith Connexion is having a sample sale coming up at their gorgeous showroom on Melrose Place. Faith Connexion is a European high-end luxury line with both women’s and men’s fashion, handbags, jewelry, asnd other accessories. Bandage dresses, leather, silk, and intricate details have make Faith Connexion an editor and celebrity [...]

Who doesn’t love exquisite, top of the line beauty products? But sometimes you just can’t splurge on yourself. Here is your chance to win a “Beauty Garden Giveaway” package including professional skin care products from Sothys worth over $100! (US residents only). Just subscribe to LA’s The Place Magazine here, and you will be entered. [...]

There are more reasons than ever to visit Hollywood, as there are numerous milestones this year! The film capital of the world is more exciting than ever. With landmark anniversaries, opening of new attractions, the introduction of new and remodeled hotels and a new website offering discounts and special offers to visitors, Hollywood is the [...]

Join with the JWCI Auxiliary as they host their Black Tie, 25th Annual Odyssey Ball featuring Sam Rubin of KTLA as the host of the evening. This soiree is the oldest and one of the most beloved traditions held to benefit the John Wayne Cancer Institute. This is the oldest, local charity tradition, held to [...]

Something exciting is happening at Macy’s! Introducing the Kipling Color Jam Tour Featuring DJ Excel Kipling will launch The Kipling Color Jam Tour, a series of events at select Macy’s stores. In partnership with The Scratch DJ Academy, the world’s leader in DJ and Music Production Education, each “tour stop” will feature: *  A Club [...]

Tishbi Handcrafted Jewelry Nothing says it like jewelry. The jewelry collection from David Tishbi uses gorgeous, natural gemstones such as amethyst, topaz, garnet, diamond, pearl, moonstone, quartz and tourmaline to create such vibrant and colorful pieces..at amazing prices! Being green-friendly, David Tishbi offers their jewelry boxes made from 100% recycled materials, and $1.00 per box [...]

Malibu/Calabasas Food & Wine Festival to benefit Alzheimer’s Association and the Los Angeles county Sheriffs department, will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 2pm – 7 pm. It will feature live music, fabulous food, entertainment, and beer, wine and spirits. This wonderful food & wine festival in beautiful Calabasas will feature two live [...]

Craig Krull Gallery is presenting two must-see photo-based exhibitions that investigate our relationship with the inhabited, arid American West.  Marc Valesella: Not Negotiable and Michael Light: InterMountain will open on April 24th, 2010 and continue through May 29th, 2010.  These visually striking exhibitions consider our impact on the extended ecosystem of the West in terms [...]

Enter for your chance to win an exclusive Liz Lange designer diaper bag! Just subscribe to LA’s The Place here, and you will be entered to win this gorgeous diaper bag/ diaper clutch contest! Every mom wants to be stylish so Liz Lange designed the perfect diaper bag as a diaper clutch. It is the best [...]

Shopping without paying tax?! In this difficult economic time?! Not on Saturday, April 10, in Santa Monica on the famed Montana Avenue shopping district! Welcome to TAX-FREE Day! Seems like every time we turn around, our taxes are being raised here in sunny California. The merchants on Montana Avenue have decided it’s about time you [...]

Treesje handbag designers Sheila Nazarian and Laura Darrah will make a personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills to highlight their new Spring collection. Styles range from chic cross bodies featuring signature hardware to unique leather totes, hobos and satchels in bold hues. Shoppers will receive a new piece from the Sweet Little [...]

In a Lincoln Center Theater production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, Tony award-winning Broadway musical “South Pacific” takes the stage June 2nd through July 17th at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles Set on an island during World War II, “South Pacific” tells the story of two romances – one between US Navy Nurse Nellie Forbush [...]

Uniting art, activism, and the pursuit of equality, the “Manifest Equality” art show hits Los Angeles March 3-7 this year. Located in the center of Hollywood, the show’s producers converted an abandoned Big Lots into a 22,000 square foot showroom, housing the work of nearly 175 contributing artists. Nationwide Art Contest Leading up to the [...]

“Take A Chance On Love 2,” presented by Love Cures Cancer and Project ETHOS, is happening at Voyeur on Wednesday, February 10 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event will feature an open bar, fashion show, silent auction, art installations and music by DJ Reflex. All of the proceeds generated will be donated to [...]

“Flowers are loves truest language.” – Park Benjamin Flowers are the most gifted item on Valentine’s Day. The beauty and fragrance of a flower is always a factor, but the symbolic significance of a flower to love is what accounts for its success on Valentine’s Day. The flower is in many ways like love. Its [...]

Most people go to Vegas to play, some go to make a difference, and Kevin Sorbo and hundreds of others will do both at the 2nd Annual Kevin Sorbo Golf Tournament. Kevin Sorbo, of “Hercules: The Legendary Stories” and “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda”, is proud and excited to invite you to his second annual celebrity golf [...]

Got the travel bug? We have just the anecdote to give you inspiration, ideas and tour companies to fuel your wanderlust. The Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th. With more than 550 exhibitors and a show floor spanning five [...]

With Valentine’s Day 2010 around the corner, LA’s The Place has the perfect idea to have your beloved really swoon at the restored 1920’s Downtown Hilton Checkers.  Go beyond the basics of a dinner or standard red roses. Why not truly indulge your heart’s desire and stay the night and celebrate in style? It will [...]

The Go Green Expo, from January 22-24th in Los Angeles, is a must-do activity this weekend as Eco-Panda, the world’s only recycled nylon swimwear line, will be exhibiting at the Go Green Expo with Bianca Peters, the reigning Miss Malibu. Not only will you get to meet Miss Malibu at their booth, but Eco-Panda has [...]

Looking for something to impress your co-workers with as you give the rundown of your weekend conquests?  Experience a wild weekend staying at the best hotel, toasting with Dom, riding in limo and going ‘weightless’ (like a on a space shuttle) in a specially modified Boeing 727-200 in either Los Angeles or Las Vegas with [...]

On Thursday, Feb 4, 2010, fans of Iron Chef Kerry Simon will have the chance to dine with the Rock n’ Roll chef himself at SimonLA Restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles. (Check out our article on Kerry Simon and SimonLA here) Join him for a most unique dining experience, which will begin with [...]

Martin Sheen returns to Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “The Subject Was Roses”. In 1964, the play brought Sheen a Tony Award nomination and this time around he joins Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty. The news was announced by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. Replacing the previously announced “Speed-the-Plow” by David Mamet [...]

Simon LA in the Sofitel Hotel, ranked one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010,  invites you to enjoy Christmas culinary delights, followed by Simon LA’s famous “Junkfood Platter,  to accompany their special Christmas dinner and post-Christmas brunch menus crafted by legendary chef Kerry Simon. Savor one-of-a-kind [...]

Each holiday season, tidings of comfort and joy are heard throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles at the annual Deck the Hall holiday concert series. Beginning December 9, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents artists from around the globe bringing cheer to concert-goers of all ages. From the annual Holiday Sing-A-longs which [...]

They say the best gift is something someone won’t buy for themselves. I believe this one qualifies! Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town guests need only look up in the sky for the answer. Airship Ventures Zeppelin Eureka, the only commercial passenger airship flying in the United States, will be [...]

Just a spoonful of the fantastic “Mary Poppins” musical makes the medicine go down oh so blissfully well.  Opening on November 15th as the West Coast premiere to a standing ovation with a surprise guest appearance of Dick Van Dyke (the original Burt in the 1964 “Mary Poppins” movie) at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown [...]

KIIS FM has announced that their annual Holiday Concert event, “Jingle Ball” is gonjg to take place on Saturday, December 5th at the Nokia Theater, the center of LA Live, downtown.  This year’s headliner is Taylor Swift with the talented Ryan Seacrest as host. KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball is presented by H&M and will feature [...]

No time or motivation to cook your favorite Thanksgiving culinary delights this year for your family and friends? Relax and give thanks for Koo Koo Roo, Southern California’s leading chicken bistro. They are offering delicious and affordable specials this Thanksgiving for your celebratory gatherings. Koo Koo Roo makes it simple to enjoy a Thankgiving holiday [...]

Master of Ceremony Enterprise, Christine Fleming  and the ‘glitzy’ Riviera Resort & Spa in fabulous Palm Springs presents “The Power of Positive Energy” charity event on November 14th, to benefit the Iraq Star Foundation. Iraq Star, a non-profit foundation created by Maggie Lockridge, R.N. in February 2007, is dedicated to providing medical reconstructive surgeries to assist [...]

No matter your political view of the war, everyone can agree that soldiers need a good send off and warm welcome home.  Senior citizens are doing just that for our troops while finding new meaning for their life. Flight after flight of war-bound and returning GIs are met by a determined band of patriotic senior [...]

SPIN PR + Dakota Lounge + TheLEK.com Presents: THRILLER NIGHT- The Official “Thriller” Tribute Halloween Party Featuring Frightening Haunted Displays From Oscar-Winning, Special Effects Studio, Drac Studios, Saturday, October 31, at Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica Also Featuring Celebrity DJ Casey Connor Spinning The Hottest Music And Michael Jackson Tributes Throughout The Night THRILLER NIGHT- [...]

Foodie Alert! How does  combining two of the most luxurious delicacies sound for the making of an unforgettable culinary evening? World renowned Chef Roy Yamaguchi is creating this rare opportunity to experience four varieties of Moët & Chandon Champagne paired with delectable sushi creations at his Nationwide Dinner on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Master Chef [...]

Grammy® Award Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist & “Dancing With The Stars” Contestant MYA Headlines “Run 4 Her Life” 5k / 10k And Expo For Breast Cancer Research Sunday, October 18, 2009 At The Americana At Brand In Glendale, CA Run 4 Her Life 5k / 10k for Breast Cancer Research will take place on Sunday, [...]

The Billion Dollar Babes are back in Los Angeles with thier famous sale Nov 6th + 7th. Your favorite online sample sale, Billion Dollar Babes, returns to its hometown roots. Come early, this gets very busy! Dates/Times: Friday November 6 (VIP – noon-9pm) Saturday November 7 (9am-5pm) Billion Dollar Babes, the world’s premier designer sale, [...]

Velvet Grip Family Owner, Todd Sorensen, Relaunches Los Angeles Studio with Exclusive Art Opening and Fashion Event – On Thursday, October 22, Velvet Grip Family tattoo studio (www.velvetgripfamily.com) and owner, Todd Sorensen, will play host to Los Angeles’ tattoo industry elite, art lovers and fashionistas, at an exclusive art opening reception for what will be [...]

Don’t miss the 7th Annual Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Gala Sunday, October 25, 2009 THE JENNIFER DIAMOND CANCER FOUNDATION 7TH ANNUAL GALA HONORS FREDERICK FRANK, BEVERLYE HYMAN FEAD AND AMGEN   On October 25, 2009, the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation will pay tribute to two distinguished people who have positively impacted those who live in [...]

All you diehard, loyal Days of Our Lives fans, here’s your  chance to mingle with your favorite stars at the “Day of DAYS” Fan event on Saturday, November 7, from 10-5 pm at City Walk, Universal Studios Hollywood. 10 a.m. – Welcome and Cast Introductions 10:30 a.m. – “Meet & Greet” with the Stars 12:30 [...]

HealYourHunger.com invites you to be a part of a full day event focused on “Weight Loss from the Inside Out” on November 21, 2009 from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Loew’s Hotel in Santa Monica.  Join 100 others excited about the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT approach to achieving healthy weight loss and learn [...]

Shrills, chills and thrills were had at the Chiller Eyegore Awards and opening night at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.  Hosted by actor Cory Feldman, the awards show honored the people who scare us the best. The opening night event at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights kicked off its 16-night run on Friday, October [...]

The Rainbow Theatre Company presents Tanna Frederick in Henry Jaglom’s new play, “Just 45 Minutes From Broadway” at the Edgemar which opened October 17th and runs through December 20th. Written by Henry Jaglom. Directed by Gary Imhoff. Stars Tanna Frederick; also starring Julie Davis, David Garver, Jack Heller, David Proval, Diane Louise Salinger, and Harriet [...]

Join scores of collectors and fans for a chance to purchase pieces worn by Hollywood royalty,a portion of the net profits will go to Childhelp USA and other children’s advocacy charities. Legions of Hollywood insiders and fans will flood the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12 for The Hollywood Studio Collection’s [...]

In a city where long term relationships are hard to come by, the American Wine & Food Festival returns for its 27th year from October 2-4. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event, hosted by the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation and benefiting Los Angeles chapters of Meals on Wheals, which features world-renowned chefs, vintners [...]

Playboy, in association with The Hi-Line Group and The Prive Group, will host the Third Annual Hot Summer Nights at Playboy Mansion on August 15, 2009. Benefiting United Breast Cancer Foundation, the party will feature lovely ladies, sensational sounds, a celebrity poker tournament and the 2nd Annual 2009 Concorso Exotica car show. This is the not-to-be-missed hottest party [...]

July 18 is the date for the Summer Fling Party at Playboy Mansion, produced by ellemés international, Southern California’s premier producer of top-tier jet-set lifestyle experiences and escapes and hosted by Playboy Radio’s Jessica Hall and Brandie Moses. The event where a summer fling is as naughty as you want it to be, Playboy’s Summer [...]

You’ll be laughing, clapping and singing along with two of Broadway’s greatest performers, Mandy Patinkin and Patti LaPone, as they bring to life over thirty songs from different musicals in the show, “An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin” at the Ahmanson Theater of the Center Theatre Group in Downtown Los Angeles.  The two [...]

Escape the crush of Los Angeles and experience the grace and beauty of the “Mediterranean Coast”, just 26 miles away in one of the most appealing boutique hotels in Southern California: Hotel Villa Portofino. Now available is its “Villa Venturer Package”, available through October 31, 2009, with rates starting at $161.50/night, double occupancy, plus tax, [...]

Kris Jenner announced the honorees this past week at the Sofitel for the 2009 Celebrity Catwalk. Each year, top celebrities donate their time and talent by hitting the catwalk for the purpose of raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue. This fashion show merges the worlds of fashion and entertainment into one unforgettable evening. [...]

Trader Vic’s Los Angeles is going to present Grammy Award winning Hawaiian singer and songwriter John Cruz in its summer concert series. On June 21st and 22nd, the famous restaurant will feature performances by the artist. The show will start at 7 pm at Trader Vics: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Actor Kevin Sorbo, widely known for leading roles in the television programs Hercules, Andromeda and many more, will host his second annual Kevin Sorbo Celebrity Golf Tournament  at Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, NV on October 8th and 9th. The event is held in support of A World Fit For Kids! , a Los Angeles [...]

If golf and Las Vegas are two of the favorite things in life your Dad or husband love, this may be the answer for the best Father’s Day Gift ever: The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas honors dads with a very memorable gift this year: a Pro-Am package to participate in [...]

Hollywood’s hottest stars and trendsetters will come together to celebrate the inauguration of “Solstice”. the longest day of partying before the longest day of the year. Featuring two huge parties, “Soak In” and “Feel the Burn”; world-class DJs and celebrity guest appearances, all in a lavish, elegant setting — this is the ultimate summer kickoff [...]

Summer’s in and apparently so is Pinkberry. The frozen yogurt conglomerate has become all the rage and everyone just can’t get enough of these frozen delights. As if things couldn’t get any better, this summer Pinkberry is introducing two exclusive, new scrumptious treats: Bing Cherries and the Pinkberry Fruit Parfait. This summer, Pinkberry is determined [...]

It’s always fun to indulge in some of your favorite foods and completely submit yourself to the overpowering, delicious flavors joyously assaulting your taste buds. But what’s even more enjoyable, not to mention rewarding, is when you can participate in a cause that will aid hungry children at the same time. When you attend the 21st Annual [...]

If you’re a thrillseeker looking for a most unique and unusual adventure, now you can grab a ticket on the Zeppelin Airship. The Zeppelin Airship, which is larger than a Boeing 747, will make flight-seeing tours available to the public Friday through Monday, from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and are one hour in length. See [...]

UCLA joins forces with The Sarah Jane Brain Project, to present the American PABI Heroes Tour LA, on Saturday, May 15th. Taking place at Cinespace in Hollywood, local bands will be performing to raise awareness for Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI), the leading cause of death and disability in children/young adults. Please join us for [...]

SPIDER-MAN – TURN OFF THE DARK Nationwide Casting Tour! Hollywood is looking for you! The casting people state: “Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition”. This is a MULTI-CITY casting search. (See below for cities and roles). Los Angeles open casting call is Saturday, April 18 at Hollywood [...]

Heading to Sin City soon? Here’s another ‘sin’tillating night out you can plan when you escape to Las Vegas. The Strip House (restaurant, that is) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has teamed up with “PEEPSHOW”, said to be the sexiest new show on the “planet”, to offer two seductively delicious dinner and show ticket [...]

Wednesday April 15th Celebrities and Industry people will be meeting at The Kress Rooftop to raise money for Cancer. Love Cures Cancer is a unique charity benefiting children with cancer through the T.J. Martell Foundation and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. There will be a live and silent auction from 8-10pm and all proceeds are donated [...]

Double down in 2009! For a fun Vegas night without leaving LA, hit the beautiful Vibiana in downtown L.A. for a night of gambling, music, food and drinks in support of the LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program. You can win big too! Gambling winnings can be exchanged for raffle tickets for a variety of [...]

On May 17, 2009, the American Liver Foundation is presenting their Third Annual Flavors of Los Angeles event, a culinary gala that spotlights premier local restaurants and chefs, while creating a high-end, exclusive, gourmet experience. The event will take place under the stars at the City National Bank Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. Nowhere else [...]

Writers In Treatment (W.I.T.), a public charity founded by Leonard Lee Buschel, Robert Downey Sr., Vernon Scott IV and Heidi Lloyd is an organization that helps writers addicted to alcohol and/or drugs get effective treatment for their disease. For the next two months, they are offering “The Reel Recovery Film Series”, an eight-week film festival, [...]

Something very different is happening Friday in Culver City. If you are interested in art, even unusual art, this event is for you. What is so unique about these beautifully vibrant paintings? They are created by elephants! Non-profit organization Dreams Can Come True is hosting a one night only benefit for orphaned children in Northern [...]

Louis Carreon’s art is bold, emotional and vivid, much like his colorful past and journey to becoming one of LA’s most sought after artists. Growing up in the OC, he began producing his work illegally as a graffiti artist in 1992.  After ten years of ‘spray and go’ graffiti painting, he transitioned to becoming a legal artist [...]

Feeling the crunch of the economy but still want to treat yourself to a fine dining experience? ONE Sunset has the perfect solution.  Maximize the senses without maxing the credit card at ONE Sunset’s  “ONE of Almost Everything” tasting menu every Tuesday night. For only $45 per person on Tuesday Tasting night, satisfy your cravings [...]

Are you experiencing fear and anxiety about the “pending apocalypse” of 2012? Instead of wasting one more minute of your energy worrying about the unknown gloom and doom, transform your fears to a positive awareness that 2012 is the year of an incredible worldwide change. Emerging spiritual and intellectual leaders are predicting 2012 will be [...]

Valentine’s Day is usually a day reserved for all infatuated, smitten, and lovesick couples that flock by the hundreds to all the romantic and dimly lit restaurants where they can enjoy a few unnoticed smooches in peace. Unfortunately, where there are couples, there are also singles who no doubt get increasingly sickened by all the [...]

Sometimes food and love can be intertwined in the strangest ways. There may be a food that you absolutely love or perhaps you first fell in love with your spouse or significant other while sharing a yummy apple pie a la mode. This year, Whist, the luxury restaurant located inside of the grandiose Viceroy Santa [...]

The famous Mondrian Hotel on the Sunset Strip’s restaurant, Asia de Cuba, offers a sexy way to spend Valentine’s Day. Couple a quintessential atmosphere with inventive cocktails, and an eclectic cross-cultural cuisine, you can ensure a saucy, special and fun experience, either with a date or your with your BFF. You can dine early or [...]

UCLAlive has featured their Spoken Word Series and premiered the series with one of the literature’s greatest modern men. John Updike sat down onstage with David Ulin, Book Editor of the Los Angeles Times, to talk about Updike’s latest book, writing, and the procession of time. The first item to be discussed was Updike’s latest [...]

Who would have guessed, more than forty years ago, when a small red-headed boy stepped onto the set of The Andy Griffith Show, that the child would go on to win prestigious directing awards such as the Golden Globe®,  Oscar® , Director’s Guild of America’s Best Director of the Year? Ron Howard, one of this [...]

Get ready for some spectacular theatre because this fall UCLA Live once again presents a stunning line up at the UCLA Live Theatre Festival starting October 1st. Sponsored by Yahoo!, the seventh international Theatre Festival will showcase a range of classic and eclectic work, several pieces making their U.S. debut at UCLA Live’s exclusive event. [...]

Stephen  Courtney will be welcomed as the newest permanent artist at Santa Monica’s new James Coleman Gallery, where he will be exhibiting black and white photographs as well as his fine art furniture  in the permanent exhibition “Affair in the Garden.” Courtney’s love of cantilever has inspired a style that defies right angles and has [...]

Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts is gaining fans by offering 500 free tickets to every concert until the end of 2008. If this exclusive giveaway interests you, visit www.primmconcerts.com on August 14, 2008 to enroll for complimentary show tickets. 2008 Lineup includes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 Liza Minnelli 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 Hootie & [...]

Globan Green USA will benefit from “Humanitaire” at the Avalon on August 29th, with Andrew Keegan hosting and DJ headliners battling for the eco-friendly prize. "It’s such a necessity for every individual to take responsibility for what surrounds them. I’m proud to be involved with a project that brings so much environmental consciousness," claims celebrity [...]

The Santa Monica Beach will be the setting for the L.A. BBQ Festival on September 13th and 14th, as top pitmasters from around the country will showcase the best BBQ. 20,000 BBQ lovers from San Diego to Santa Barbara are expected for this one-of-a-kind BBQ extravaganza featuring the country’s top pit masters from Texas, Missouri, North [...]

Meet up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein. This newcomer is set to be the opening act for Corbin Bleu of “High School Musical” throughout his summer 2008 tour across the Midwest. As a singer, actor, dancer, songwriter, and composer, Justin Stein is quickly becoming known for his mix of pop, rock, and R&B sound. [...]

Seven-nights-a-week for 66 continuous days, Universal CityWalk will be offering non-stop entertainment completely free of charge. They are featuring top celebrity and tribute band concert performances, salsa dance lessons, the ever-pleasing free outdoor movie night, and star-turning talent competitions. All of this free entertainment is available for all from June 26 to August 31. KIIS-FM [...]

Spanning all genres, UCLA Live unveils their 2008-2009 Season featuring an eclectic, yet visionary collection of artists. Artistic director, David Sefton announced the nine-month season, which will run from October 1, 2008 to June 20, 2009. Consisting of 94 performances, the upcoming season will feature, dance, spoken word, family, organ, classical, jazz,, world, folk, roots [...]

Gentlemen, start your engines. The Second Annual Great American Run will kick off on September 6, 2008 in L.A. with a party at the Playboy Mansion, with drivers will set off to cover approximately 3,000 miles on September 7th before returning to L.A. on September 13th. Presented by Cannonball Run World Events Ltd., competitors are pitted [...]

The W Hotel Los Angeles re-launched it second annual season of SHOW: Me the Movies! Sunday Summer Cinema in the Backyard, with a screening of Juno this past Sunday. All summer long the W Hotel will be screening movies every Sunday at sunset in The Backyard restaurant featuring films from Twentieth Century Fox and MGM [...]

MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News   You may have seen the "dancing politicians" video last week, but here is the OFFICIAL "Violet Hill" video from Coldplay’s upcoming "Viva La Vida" out June 17th! COLDPLAY – "VIVA LA VIDA" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR (all dates are subject to change) Date City Venue Public On Sale [...]

The Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood will be the host of The Inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival (WHIFF). The festival is scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2008 and will be presented by Deluca Entertainment. Workshop and movie tickets and passes can be purchased ahead of time at http://www.whiff2008.com and can also [...]

The 14th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market will be held at the Camelot Theatres from August 21 – 27, 2008. As the largest short film festival and market in North America, the Festival will have something for everyone as they screen over 350 short films from over 40 countries. In addition, [...]

The 3rd annual LA Wine Fest is coming to Raleigh Studios on July 12 and 13th. With two days of fabulous wine tastings and speakers, this event is already receiving an overwhelming response, so you’ll want to get your application forms in as soon as possible to reserve your tables and sponsorships. A special program [...]

Every spring, cats and dogs that have not been spayed or neutered give birth to countless puppies and kittens, overwhelming shelters all over the country with unwanted litters. The North Shore Animal League is gearing up for another life saving season helping hundreds of puppies and kittens find homes and getting much needed information out [...]

Kate Flannery who plays the hilarious office drunk on NBC’s hit TV show “The Office“, will perform in an incrediblely funny live comedy lounge act on these upcoming dates and locations: IOWest February 6th at 8:00 p.m. 6366 Hollywood Boulevard Reservations: 323.962.7560 www.iowest.com Club Nokia Friday, February 19th at 9:00 p.m. 800 West Olympic Boulevard Suite A335 [...]

Los Angeles is truly becoming a cultural and performing arts epicenter and at UCLA Live you can see that change taking place. The UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season offers a wide variety of cultural programs that include theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented material. Each of [...]

Showcasing many of today’s most innovative and boundary-breaking companies, UCLA Live’s 2007/2008 Dance Series includes a mix of exemplary contemporary troupes and a selection of vital performers in world music and dance. From October 2007 into May 2008, these diverse presentations will showcase dancers and choreographers spanning the globe from Germany, Vietnam, Belgium, Bali, New [...]

UCLA Live presents as part of its 2007/08 season a fresh slate of bold and prestigious classical concerts that bring a supreme cross section of the world’s finest musicians to the acoustically excellent Royce Hall. Director, David Sefton believes that UCLA Live’s 2007-2008 Classical Music Series is the finest recital series in Los Angeles, without [...]

UCLA Live’s Program Series includes special family-friendly events for all ages. The 2007/08 Series will present award-winning family entertainment.  UCLA Live’s Design for Sharing Family Series is named for its acclaimed outreach program, Design for Sharing, one of the largest, most accomplished university-based outreach organizations in the country. Intended for children and their families to [...]

World Music and Dance are combined at UCLA Live.  In an unparalleled 07/08 World Music Series, UCLA Live features a West Coast premiere and a concert exclusive, plus a special World Music and Dance Series, presenting two highly anticipated U.S. premieres. Showcasing global superstars and cultural ambassadors of music and dance from the streets to [...]

Looking to hear an incomparable mix of folk, rock and blues?  Be sure to attend the UCLA Live 2007/08 Roots Series as legends of the genre perform in an outstanding combination of rare appearances and reunion concerts. Showcasing five decades of socially-conscious singer-songwriters and pioneering music icons, the series features one of the world’s most [...]

UCLA Live continues to present daring and provocative work through its 2007/08 season including the Sixth International Theatre Festival. UCLA Live will once again show groundbreaking productions from around the globe, the upcoming festival features a U.S. premiere, two U.S. company debuts, multiple West Coast premieres and exclusive engagements from theaters based in Scotland, The [...]

UCLA Live is proud to present the words and wisdom of today’s most influential literary figures and cultural pundits through its 07/08 Spoken Word Series.  This stunning season offers a wide-ranging roster of exclusive pairings and rare engagements including three Pulitzer Prize winners, top political journalists, the nation’s number one selling poet and the best-known [...]

Where can you see a variety of theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented programs?? The answer is at UCLA Live. Director David Sefton, announced the eclectic UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season on Wednesday, June 6th at an Exclusive Preview held in the beautiful Royce Hall. The [...]