Archive for August, 2018
KCET to re-air Huell Howser food episodes
KCET public television station will air some fan-favorite food-themed episodes from “Visiting with Huell Howser” beginning Sun., Sept. 2 in honor of the 25th anniversary of Howser’s beloved program. Some of the episodes include visiting Pink’s Hot Dogs, Talleyrand and Porto’s Bakery. KCET will kick off the celebration with several giveaways at the “Los Angeles […]
Turning 100 in style … car-free
Pedal, scoot, walk or hop on the Metro when CicLAvia comes to town, taking over eight miles of city streets in a carnival-style party, car-free, Sun., Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Celebrate LA! LA Phil 100 x CicLAvia” will take Angelenos on a lengthy route from Walt Disney Concert Hall to the […]
Learn of Ebell Club’s activities at Open House
The doors of the historic Ebell of Los Angeles will be open to the public on Sun., Sept. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Visitors can enjoy champagne and refreshments while learning about the 124-year-old women’s club. Ebell members will describe the many club activities offered. Among them are a […]
AYSO soccer games set to kick off this month
The fall soccer season for local youngsters is kicking off. Under the auspices of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), teams in Region 78 are beginning their 41st season of youth soccer. Organized and managed entirely by local volunteers, Region 78 serves the Hollywood, Wilshire and surrounding communities. The games are open to players who […]
Power outages leave locals seeking relief
Angelenos battled a blistering three-digit heat wave with around-the-clock air conditioning July 6, but beginning around 5 p.m, aging infrastructure gave out, resulting in widespread power outages. Although power was restored for most neighborhoods within hours, Hancock Park, Windsor Square and Larchmont felt the consequences of the blackout for most of the sticky weekend, and […]
‘Tulips’ in new exhibit
“With All My Love for the Tulips, I Pray Forever,” 2011, by Tokyo-based artist Yayoi Kusama is in a new exhibit at the Marcianao Art Foundation, 4357 Wilshire Blvd. The oversized flower-potted tulips in the work are made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic and painted with the same red polka dots as the floor, ceiling and walls. […]