Oct 06, 2009 15:03 - By: Aricq
Okay, I need to come clean a bit as I’m already getting some heat for my ‘Los Angeles for The Entitled’ posts and they’ve only been up a day or so.
Look, Los Angeles isn’t a bad place, okay? It’s just the people who make it bad – a lot like Paris.
But the city itself is cloaked in as much wonderful history as it is hauntings- old architecture, unless it gets used as an exterior for a movie, will either be forgotten, torn-down, or both.
So, being car-less, I decided to follow an old book I picked up at a used bookstore some time back, a wonderful pictorial dealing with the amazing old buildings that surround the desperate and self-conscious town. Read More »
Oct 06, 2009 9:18 - By: Whit Honea
Starting January 1, 2010 you can give some magic to someone in need and get some magic in return. Disney Magic, no less.
The Disney Theme Parks are starting a great new campaign, one that rewards community service with free admission to a Disney Park. Read More »
Oct 05, 2009 15:02 - By: Aricq
As bad as I talk about this town, it did provide us boys some influential figures. Guys that we tried very, very hard to become. And, when you grow up in Oklahoma, you’re on the bottom of the list for entry into the zeitgeist of cool – if you don’t believe me, check the sales last year for Hypercolor t-shirts.
So, when a film like Rebel Without A Cause came out, it made the rest of us cooler. There’s nothing I can write about James Dean that hasn’t already been written, so just go ahead and insert that first memory of seeing his gorgeous face on the screen, or, in my case, drive-in movie theater screen.
As stated, I was late to the whole film world and up until hearing Jim Stark’s opinions on chickie runs, or roses and sunshine, I only had The Karate Kid to follow after.
And now that I found myself in Los Angeles, I decided to visit the location of the best scene from that picture. Read More »
Oct 05, 2009 14:51 - By: Aricq
Look – I don’t like Los Angeles. I never have. But I found myself here for a while and could only spend so much time on Facebook moaning about it. I wasn’t into taking photos of stars, be them on the sidewalk or in some overpriced café in Silverlake, nor was I into visiting the rooftop bars with their horrible furniture and assistance in not letting house music just go away and die.
That started to kill me.
So I began to search out the funkier spots around town – not ones that you could claim ‘where the locals’ go, ‘cause I happened not to care very much for the vast amount of people who like it here, but ones that amused me.
My girlfriend knew I didn’t want to be here and also knew that I was here for her, so she offered numerous times to ‘do anything she could to make it more fun’. I took that as a greenlight and went out to find things that only interested me.
You might like them, you might not – that’s not the point. What is the key here is that I deserve to have a good time just like anyone else here.
So we can go ahead and call this series ‘Los Angeles for the Entitled’.
Sep 27, 2009 8:00 - By: Laura Charon
Travel to exciting destinations while receiving expert instruction to expand your photography skills!
Y Explore offers custom photography tours/workshops of Yosemite National Park. Learn techniques from expert photography instructors in the dramatic scenery that Yosemite is famous for. Photographic subjects during the tour include granite monoliths and domes, waterfalls, wildflowers, black bears, and other wildlife. All levels of photography experience are welcome. Prices range from $250 to $600 per person, depending on the workshop.
Combine your photography vacation to Northern California with Shasta Cascade regional destinations, such as exploring Historic Highway 99, taking a trip on the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train, or indulging in a luxury houseboat rental from Silverthorn Resort.
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Sep 23, 2009 8:33 - By: Whit Honea
Happiest pumpkins on Earth - or at least Disneyland.
Yes, those are real pumpkins. Yes, they are intimidating. No, I didn’t carve them. That’s a little something the kids call Disney magic. They do, I’ve heard them.
Your moment will soon be upon you. Prepare for pumpkins! Also, turkey. Happy carving!
For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays.
Photo by W. Honea
Sep 08, 2009 20:57 - By: Kim Tracy Prince
Not one but two Saturdays in a row will find the Grove in Los Angeles transformed into a Polynesian paradise with free activities and entertainment to make you extra bummed out that you are not currently in Hawaii at that very moment. Think hula lessons. Fake pictures of yourself in island settings. Food, trinkets, and a handy travel specialist who can help you get from Los Angeles to the islands, easy peasey. You can also enter a contest to win a trip for four to the Aloha State.
Even the “famous” singing fountain (a la the dancing waters at the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas) will be transformed into a Hawaii-themed attraction every half-hour. Each special evening will feature a Hawaii themed movie as well. The special event will start at 11:30 AM and run until 10:00 PM on Saturdays, September 12 and 19.
[photo: rfirman on stock.xchng]
Sep 08, 2009 13:46 - By: Jason Avant
A while back, I posted about The Standard Hotel, located in downtown Los Angeles. It’s a cool place, full of hipsters, a people-watcher’s paradise. If you are looking for a fun night sans kids, the downtown Standard’s a good call. This Labor Day, we dropped the kids off at my in-laws for another Minication – one night in Hollywood. And we chose The Standard – the Hollywood location.
The lobby at The Standard Hotel, Hollywood
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