Last night in Hollywood there was a crowd of people dressed as Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the rock band Queen. These look-alikes entered a contest in the courtyard of the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, as Halloween festivities swelled along the sidewalk on Hollywood Blvd. Prizes awarded to the contestants included TCL Big Screen TVs,…
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InstaFun at Museum of Illusions
Do you love to take Instagram worthy photos that wow your friends and attract more viewers? One block west of the Hollywood & Highland entertainment complex is the whimsical Museum of Illusions offering a variety of fun photo opportunities. Visitors get to participate in over 30 imaginative murals painted by talented and creative artists. Go with friends…
Sunset & Dine Food Festival on Sept. 27
This coming Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Central Hollywood Coalition presents the seventh annual Hollywood food festival Sunset & Dine. Ticket holders can enjoy food, wine and beer from more than 20 restaurants located near the famed intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street. Taking a preview foodie crawl a couple…
Pop-Up Small Foot Yeti Village in Hollywood
Have you noticed an enormous white pop-up exhibit on the corner of Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood? It’s a brilliant marketing campaign by Warner Bros. Animation for their new upcoming feature film SMALL FOOT. The premise is a Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as “humans” really do exist. The movie stars Zendaya,…
Delphine’s updated menu delights the pre-theatre crowd
Before seeing the musical Waitress at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, my husband and I enjoyed a pre-theatre dinner at Delphine Eatery and Bar. There is a new Executive Chef Charles Lacad, and we were intrigued to experience some of his new menu items. Arriving early, the dining room was filling up with W Hotel guests,…
Cuisine Worthy of the King of Thailand
Operating on Fairfax Avenue since the mid-1970s, Thai restaurant Chao Krung has become an integral part of the Los Angeles community. Originally led by Boon and Supa Kuntee, the restaurant is now run by their daughters, Amanda Kuntee and Katy Noochlaor, who are serving up some delicious new surprises. “Through the years, the dishes became…
10 Summer Fun Experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood
The Entertainment Capital of L.A. Universal Studios Hollywood offers multiple themed immersive lands that transport guests to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Here are 10 newer experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood: “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” features a lively Hogsmeade village and two thrill rides “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey”…
Theatre Review: You in Midair
Sitting in the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood, an older gentleman and two young girls sitting in the front row, step onstage to make an announcement. The man is Benson Schaeffer, the father of Rebecca Shaeffer and the girls are her cousins. Benson informs us he is the husband of the performer, and father of…
Summer Dining & Music at the Hollywood Bowl
I was invited to the preview of this year’s culinary and beverage program led by James Beard Award winning Chef Suzanne Goin and this year’s James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year, Caroline Styne. I learned that the Hollywood Bowl is one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity…
