For the first time, Los Angeles is offering an opportunity to enjoy local cuisine, trendy nightspots and sumptuous dining at the most affordable prices.
dineLA Restaurant Week provides locals, meeting attendees and visitors with an even greater reason to explore, eat, and enjoy all that Los Angeles restaurants have to offer. From the traditional to the trendy – participating restaurants will serve specially priced three-course menus with lunches for $15 or $22 and dinners for $25 or $34 .
Visit www.dinela for more information and a list of participating restaurants.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
MURAKAMI Exhibition Now Open
For fans of anime (cartoons originating from Japan)you are in for a treat when you travel to PACE 2008. Takashi Murakami, one of the most internationally recognized contemporary artists, has a showing at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, October 29, 2007-February 11, 2008.
This exhibition includes painting, sculpture, film and installations and for all you shopaholics, a Louis Vuitton boutique, where you can buy handbags and accessories designed by Murakami himself.
Murakami showcases work from the early 1990's to the preesnt and includes a preview of his new animated film, kaikai & kiki.
His style is undeniably cool. Kanye West, for example, had Murakami create the album art of his latest CD, "Graduation".
Murakami slides into the shoes of Andy Warhol, who was known for taking commercial subjects and turning them into high art. His whimsical intrepretations of various characters, straddles the line of reality and unreality.
Like it or love it, Murakami is an experience that you won't want to miss. http://www.moca-la.org/museum/moca_geffen.php?
This exhibition includes painting, sculpture, film and installations and for all you shopaholics, a Louis Vuitton boutique, where you can buy handbags and accessories designed by Murakami himself.
Murakami showcases work from the early 1990's to the preesnt and includes a preview of his new animated film, kaikai & kiki.
His style is undeniably cool. Kanye West, for example, had Murakami create the album art of his latest CD, "Graduation".
Murakami slides into the shoes of Andy Warhol, who was known for taking commercial subjects and turning them into high art. His whimsical intrepretations of various characters, straddles the line of reality and unreality.
Like it or love it, Murakami is an experience that you won't want to miss. http://www.moca-la.org/museum/moca_geffen.php?
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Los Angeles Gets Ready for PACE 2008
Grassroots marketing efforts of PACE have begun and will continue until we open the doors to PACE 2008 on January 27.
Complimentary exhibit hall passes are being distributed to paint and coatings professionals through Sherwin-Williams, Frazee, Westmark Paint Company, White Cap Stores, True Value Hardware and Home Depot.
I had the exciting task of driving through Los Angeles the last two days dropping off point of purchase displays at several retail operations. I was welcomed at all the stops I made and am looking forward to seeing many of the people I met on this visit to Los Angeles again during PACE 2008.
During one of the days I was making the rounds, Amy Ramskill from LA, Inc., the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau joined me as my co-pilot as she directed me through the streets of LA. During our excursion, we did have an opportunity to see the sights. It’s winter in Los Angeles, if you could call 50 degree weather, winter. Right downtown they built a temporary ice skating rink surrounded by food kiosks that were bustling with locals and tourists. The freshly prepared meats and vegetables smelled of home cooking.
Because of my own dietary preferences, we chose to eat at a little café called Pete’s Café and Bar in the Old Bank District. I had a wonderful Greek salad and Amy had a spicy chicken salad. The service was superb and the food was even better.
The Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential loft use. It’s very eclectic and while we were there we noticed a lot of people and loud music coming from one of the side streets. It looked like a block party.
There was a group of about l5 “street” artists using cans of spray paint as well as other medium to give their interpretation of Will Smith’s new movie I Am Legend. I’ve never seen anything like this – the detail in the paintings by using a can of spray paint and not one brush was amazing. One artist painted Will Smith’s face – it was one of the best portraits I’ve ever seen.
There was a store called Sabotaz 80 that catered to premium artists spray paints and also sold local artists work on tee shirts and canvas bags. While you’re in Los Angeles, you might want to stop here if you like a little adventure.
Speaking of adventure... when we left Sabotaz we got back to the car just in time – it was about to be towed! Apparently we didn’t realize there was a no parking sign. Fortunately the tow truck driver stopped to make a call and said that he wouldn’t tow us. Nevertheless, there were two parking tickets on the car.
Speaking of Will Smith’s movie I Am Legend, while I was having breakfast with my contacts at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, one of our co-headquarters hotel for PACE, Jonathan Wiser, Director of Group Sales told me that recently he watched some of the movie being filmed right outside the Westin Bonaventure. He said there is a scene in the movie where Will Smith, doing his own stunts, goes from the roof of a 20 story building down to the ground by holding on to a rope from a large crane. They’ll probably work their Hollywood magic and make it look like he did it without the help of the rope. But apparently he did this scene a number of times with ease.
If you go see this movie when it premieres December 14, keep your eyes on the lookout for the Westin Bonaventure – it’s sure to be in the movie. A few weeks later, you’ll be staying right there if you’re attending PACE.
When I met with Nancy, our Convention Services Director at the Westin, we discussed the menu and set-up for Club 4 (formerly the Celebrate PACE! Banquet). It will be filled with all types of scrumptious food – more than you can possibly eat.
As you know we revamped the closing event to be more like the Welcome Reception. It will be an interactive evening with entertainment, music, dancing and the feature of the night, the Auction.
This year’s auction will include a piece of a tire from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. a signed, framed photo of Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) and other unique items. Don’t forget your check book.
My trip to LA also included visiting several car/truck dealerships. Looks like we just might have a few 2008 models that you might want to consider for your business.
It’s getting late here and I have a 7:30 am flight back East. I can’t tell you enough how exciting PACE 2008 is going to be and with the support of our sponsors and exhibitors, like Sherwin Williams and Frazee who are handing out the exhibit hall passes to local contractors, this is quickly becoming our most well attended convention to date.
See you in LA!
Complimentary exhibit hall passes are being distributed to paint and coatings professionals through Sherwin-Williams, Frazee, Westmark Paint Company, White Cap Stores, True Value Hardware and Home Depot.
I had the exciting task of driving through Los Angeles the last two days dropping off point of purchase displays at several retail operations. I was welcomed at all the stops I made and am looking forward to seeing many of the people I met on this visit to Los Angeles again during PACE 2008.
During one of the days I was making the rounds, Amy Ramskill from LA, Inc., the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau joined me as my co-pilot as she directed me through the streets of LA. During our excursion, we did have an opportunity to see the sights. It’s winter in Los Angeles, if you could call 50 degree weather, winter. Right downtown they built a temporary ice skating rink surrounded by food kiosks that were bustling with locals and tourists. The freshly prepared meats and vegetables smelled of home cooking.
Because of my own dietary preferences, we chose to eat at a little café called Pete’s Café and Bar in the Old Bank District. I had a wonderful Greek salad and Amy had a spicy chicken salad. The service was superb and the food was even better.
The Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential loft use. It’s very eclectic and while we were there we noticed a lot of people and loud music coming from one of the side streets. It looked like a block party.
There was a group of about l5 “street” artists using cans of spray paint as well as other medium to give their interpretation of Will Smith’s new movie I Am Legend. I’ve never seen anything like this – the detail in the paintings by using a can of spray paint and not one brush was amazing. One artist painted Will Smith’s face – it was one of the best portraits I’ve ever seen.
There was a store called Sabotaz 80 that catered to premium artists spray paints and also sold local artists work on tee shirts and canvas bags. While you’re in Los Angeles, you might want to stop here if you like a little adventure.
Speaking of adventure... when we left Sabotaz we got back to the car just in time – it was about to be towed! Apparently we didn’t realize there was a no parking sign. Fortunately the tow truck driver stopped to make a call and said that he wouldn’t tow us. Nevertheless, there were two parking tickets on the car.
Speaking of Will Smith’s movie I Am Legend, while I was having breakfast with my contacts at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, one of our co-headquarters hotel for PACE, Jonathan Wiser, Director of Group Sales told me that recently he watched some of the movie being filmed right outside the Westin Bonaventure. He said there is a scene in the movie where Will Smith, doing his own stunts, goes from the roof of a 20 story building down to the ground by holding on to a rope from a large crane. They’ll probably work their Hollywood magic and make it look like he did it without the help of the rope. But apparently he did this scene a number of times with ease.
If you go see this movie when it premieres December 14, keep your eyes on the lookout for the Westin Bonaventure – it’s sure to be in the movie. A few weeks later, you’ll be staying right there if you’re attending PACE.
When I met with Nancy, our Convention Services Director at the Westin, we discussed the menu and set-up for Club 4 (formerly the Celebrate PACE! Banquet). It will be filled with all types of scrumptious food – more than you can possibly eat.
As you know we revamped the closing event to be more like the Welcome Reception. It will be an interactive evening with entertainment, music, dancing and the feature of the night, the Auction.
This year’s auction will include a piece of a tire from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. a signed, framed photo of Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) and other unique items. Don’t forget your check book.
My trip to LA also included visiting several car/truck dealerships. Looks like we just might have a few 2008 models that you might want to consider for your business.
It’s getting late here and I have a 7:30 am flight back East. I can’t tell you enough how exciting PACE 2008 is going to be and with the support of our sponsors and exhibitors, like Sherwin Williams and Frazee who are handing out the exhibit hall passes to local contractors, this is quickly becoming our most well attended convention to date.
See you in LA!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Downtown LA Emerges as the Center of Entertainment
A new era for live entertainment was "officially" launched today when a bright red ribbon was cut outside the main entrance of NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Timothy J. Leiweke, President & CEO AEG, developers and operators of the world-class 7,100-seat theatre. The ceremony took place in NOKIA Plaza one day before the venues grand opening concert starring the Eagles and Dixie Chicks presented by Wachovia.
Also participating in the ceremony were City Council Member Jan Perry, whose downtown Los Angeles district is the home of the entire L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district containing the theatre, Speaker of the California State Assembly Fabian Núñez, Carol Schatz, President & CEO of the Central City Association, Marc Lieberman, President of L.A. INC, Craig Coffey, Vice President, Marketing and Customer & Market Operations, North America for Nokia, naming rights partner of the theatre and one-acre plaza and special guests Glen Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, members of the legendary group the Eagles who will perform tomorrow night at the grand opening of NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE.
"NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE will be the finest, most acoustically perfect and most artist and fan-friendly venue of its size anywhere in our industry," said Leiweke. "In the entertainment and live performance capital of the world, we need to have a venue that will become the showplace for every major award show as well as the most popular artists appearing today. We spared no expense to create the right atmosphere that will truly be a showcase for the performers and for Los Angeles."
"Thanks to AEG, Downtown LA will now be at center stage, with this soon-to-be bustling entertainment district," said Mayor Villaraigosa. "Without a doubt, NOKIA Theatre, L.A. LIVE is the cherry on top of the major successes we're witnessing in Downtown. As we speak, flocks of construction cranes are busy building the LA of the future. Tourism and convention business in LA are booming. NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE will increase this momentum exponentially, and keep our City running full steam ahead.
"Today, what was once just a vision is coming to life," said Councilwoman Jan Perry. "AEG's Nokia theater lives up to the promise of LA Live. It has created more jobs for people who want to work, represents another great entertainment option here in our city, and reflects the great potential of what is to come here in downtown."
Built at a cost of $120 million, NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, is the first venue to open within the four million square foot, $2.5 billion L.A. LIVE located across the street from the AEG owned and operated STAPLES Center and adjacent to the Los Angeles Convention Center. With a stage measuring 180' x 80', the largest in southern California, and a performance area of over 14,000 square feet, the theatre can also boast about the most impressive site lines of any theatre of its size.
With acoustics being among the most important elements of the theatre's design, General Manager Lee Zeidman commented, "We made a tremendous, multi-million dollar investment in acoustical systems, treatments and enhancements. Having spoken with industry experts as well as artists and designers, we were able to take advantage of a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in fitting out NOKIA Theatre to create what we believe will be the most acoustically advanced venue of its kind."
Naming rights partner for both NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in addition to the adjacent one-acre outdoor NOKIA Plaza, clearly emphasizes Nokia's commitment not only to the consumer but to the presentation of music and live presentation as well as to the City of Los Angeles.
"A little over three years ago, Nokia announced its commitment to be part of the renaissance of downtown Los Angeles. Today - the vision has become reality, and we couldn't be more proud to see our name on top of this wonderful facility, NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE," said Coffey. "Today, as the world's leading maker of digital music players, Nokia is making it possible for people to keep the music that means so much to them close at hand. And with the Nokia Theatre LA Live, we are making it possible for people to connect with that music - live, and in person."
On the eve of NOKIA Theatre L.A. Live's grand opening concert starring the Eagles and Dixie Chicks presented by Wachovia, the first of six concerts starring the legendary groups, the theatre has already lined up an impressive schedule of the most popular and talented performers including Neil Young, Bjork, Queens of the Stone Age, Enrique Iglesias, Aretha Franklin, Sugarland, John Fogerty, Mari J. Blige and a New Year's Eve celebration starring George Lopez. Special events like the American Music Awards, So You Think You Can Dance, La Quinta Estacion and Video Games Live will also appear along with comedy stars Russell Peters and Larry The Cable Guy.
"When you marry one of the greatest venues for live entertainment, with outstanding site lines, state-of-the-art acoustics and tremendous guest amenities with great talent, it is a foregone conclusion you will have instant success, said Randy Phillips, President and CEO AEG LIVE. "NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE is truly a win-win for both performer and their audience."
In addition to Nokia's investment in Los Angeles, the Finland-based organization that has sold 200 million music devices and 170 million megapixel camera devices, making it the world's largest manufacturer of digital music players and cameras, has additionally partnered with AEG on venues such as NOKIA Theatre Time Square and NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie.
"For Nokia, this theatre, along with our other Nokia Theatres, is the perfect way for us to connect to consumers through something that has virtually universal appeal - music. Because no matter what type of music is special to one person, Nokia is able to reach him or her through our theatres," commented Jo Harlow, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Nokia. "There is something big happening here in downtown LA, and Nokia is a part of it. Besides the Nokia Theatre LA Live, there is the Nokia Plaza, an area for outdoor entertainment and Club Nokia, a smaller, more intimate club-like setting for live music."
NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE is the centerpiece of L.A. LIVE, a 4 million square foot / $2.5 billion downtown Los Angeles sports, residential & entertainment district adjacent to STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The development also features, a 54-story, 1001-room convention "headquarters" hotel (combining JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton brands and 224 luxury condominiums - The Ritz Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE), Club NOKIA, a 2,300 capacity live music venue, a 14-screen Regal Cineplex, "broadcast" facilities for ESPN along with entertainment, restaurant and office space.
"Ultimately, NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE will exist as a component of a vibrant, energized, cutting-edge entertainment "campus" second-to-none as a destination for all types of production, live entertainment, performances and celebrations," added Leiweke. "No other City can do this like Los Angeles. We create more in music, television and film than any other city and we need to celebrate this achievement."
Sunday, October 07, 2007
LA By the Region
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, but don't let its size intimidate you. LA has something for everyone and the best way to experience it is to think of the city as a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own identity. Whether you are beach bound or hiking a mountain trail, checking out the latest shopping trends or savoring the local cuisine, roaming in world class museums or screaming on a rollercoaster, LA offers something for everyone's taste.
So checkout the city like you're a local. Get there by car, train, metro, bus, bicycle, boat, horseback or your own two feet – but get there. You’ll find something exciting -- and want to come back for more.
DOWNTOWN
Downtown has been the core of LA since 1781. Of course, it wasn’t known as Downtown back then, rather El Pueblo Sobre el Rio de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles del Río de Porciúncula. This first settlement of 11 Mexican families of varied ethnic backgrounds foreshadowed today’s multi-ethnic metropolis. Over the decades, Downtown grew into Southern California’s center for commerce, culture, finance, government and transportation. However, by the late 20th century, LA had a reputation as being busy during the day and empty at night.
Then, about 10 years ago, one-time commuters began to move into Downtown. Now, the city’s skyscraper-rich center sizzles day and night, with restaurants, nightspots, and arts, performance and sports venues, international cultures and architecturally stunning buildings designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, with swirls of steel designed by LA’s own Frank Gehry, is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and is only one of Downtown’s many landmarks. Across Temple Street, the Music Center also includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum; offering renowned stage, opera and ballet performances.
One block over is the third-largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Architect Jose Rafael Moneo’s soaring contemporary-style cathedral is home to the nation’s largest archdiocese. Diagonally across Grand Avenue from Walt Disney Concert Hall is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), designed by Arata Isozaki and featuring a permanent collection of nearly 6,000 objects in addition to special exhibitions by leading artists. Future development of the Grand Avenue “cultural corridor” will include designs by Gehry, fellow LA-based Pritzker Prize-winner Thom Mayne and other leading architects.
To the north, an archway decorated with gleaming dragons marks the entrance to Chinatown. Dim sum, Chinese crafts and ginseng-selling grocery stores are located here, but LA’s Chinatown offers something extra: contemporary art in small galleries along its pedestrian side streets and slick new nightspots. In nearby Little Tokyo, Japanese fans can snack on sushi and shabu-shabu, visit the Japanese American National Museum and the warehouse-like Geffen Contemporary, a branch of MOCA.
Olvera Street, site of the original Los Angeles pueblo, lies between the two Asian enclaves, offering a trip into the picturesque cantinas and mercados of old Mexico. Also nearby is the dramatic Caltrans Building. Designed by Thom Mayne, the stripes of neon around its plaza are reminiscent of a freeway at night.
Downtown’s historic district is only blocks away. The Angels Flight funicular, nicknamed the world’s shortest railway, was built in 1901 to take passengers up Bunker Hill. It’s scheduled to reopen in early 2008 following extensive renovations. Many of the early 20th century movie palaces along Broadway have been restored to their original glory; and the Old Bank District’s early 20th century business buildings around 4th and Main Streets have been remade into chic loft-style apartments and cafés. More must-see Downtown historic buildings include Union Station (with architectural elements ranging from Spanish revival to streamline modern), the iconic, pyramid-topped City Hall (as seen on the TV show Dragnet), the Grand Central Market and the Richard J. Riordan Central Library; located across from the tallest building west of the Mississippi, the US Bank Tower.
Walking east brings you to the Fashion, Toy and Jewelry Districts. Although the thousands of shops here do much of their business with the trade, consumers are welcome to browse for today’s bargains and tomorrow’s treasures. Bargain hunters shouldn’t miss the Citadel outlet mall, located southeast of Downtown.
Downtown is also LA’s sports hub. The 20,000-seat STAPLES Center arena, next to the Los Angeles Convention Center, is home to the Lakers and Clippers (NBA), Sparks (WNBA) and Kings (NHL). STAPLES Center also hosts top-name concerts including Barbra Streisand, Justin Timberlake and the reunion tour of the Police. The newly opened 7,100-seat, 210,000-square-foot NOKIA Theatre Los Angeles is the premier mid-sized live performance/award show/special event/music venue for Los Angeles. The state-of-the-art facility has the capability of accommodating such major award shows as the EMMY®s, Latin GRAMMY®s, ESPYS, MTV Music Awards, BET Awards and others as well as live music concerts, comedy shows, family shows, short-run Broadway and community theater productions along with corporate conventions and seminars. NOKIA Theatre Los Angeles is the initial development of the massive L.A. LIVE project that will promote a 24-hour LA experience.
North of Downtown is Dodger Stadium, built in 1962 and still considered baseball’s most beautiful ballpark.
Tomorrow we'll explore Hollywood!
So checkout the city like you're a local. Get there by car, train, metro, bus, bicycle, boat, horseback or your own two feet – but get there. You’ll find something exciting -- and want to come back for more.
DOWNTOWN
Downtown has been the core of LA since 1781. Of course, it wasn’t known as Downtown back then, rather El Pueblo Sobre el Rio de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles del Río de Porciúncula. This first settlement of 11 Mexican families of varied ethnic backgrounds foreshadowed today’s multi-ethnic metropolis. Over the decades, Downtown grew into Southern California’s center for commerce, culture, finance, government and transportation. However, by the late 20th century, LA had a reputation as being busy during the day and empty at night.
Then, about 10 years ago, one-time commuters began to move into Downtown. Now, the city’s skyscraper-rich center sizzles day and night, with restaurants, nightspots, and arts, performance and sports venues, international cultures and architecturally stunning buildings designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, with swirls of steel designed by LA’s own Frank Gehry, is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and is only one of Downtown’s many landmarks. Across Temple Street, the Music Center also includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum; offering renowned stage, opera and ballet performances.
One block over is the third-largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Architect Jose Rafael Moneo’s soaring contemporary-style cathedral is home to the nation’s largest archdiocese. Diagonally across Grand Avenue from Walt Disney Concert Hall is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), designed by Arata Isozaki and featuring a permanent collection of nearly 6,000 objects in addition to special exhibitions by leading artists. Future development of the Grand Avenue “cultural corridor” will include designs by Gehry, fellow LA-based Pritzker Prize-winner Thom Mayne and other leading architects.
To the north, an archway decorated with gleaming dragons marks the entrance to Chinatown. Dim sum, Chinese crafts and ginseng-selling grocery stores are located here, but LA’s Chinatown offers something extra: contemporary art in small galleries along its pedestrian side streets and slick new nightspots. In nearby Little Tokyo, Japanese fans can snack on sushi and shabu-shabu, visit the Japanese American National Museum and the warehouse-like Geffen Contemporary, a branch of MOCA.
Olvera Street, site of the original Los Angeles pueblo, lies between the two Asian enclaves, offering a trip into the picturesque cantinas and mercados of old Mexico. Also nearby is the dramatic Caltrans Building. Designed by Thom Mayne, the stripes of neon around its plaza are reminiscent of a freeway at night.
Downtown’s historic district is only blocks away. The Angels Flight funicular, nicknamed the world’s shortest railway, was built in 1901 to take passengers up Bunker Hill. It’s scheduled to reopen in early 2008 following extensive renovations. Many of the early 20th century movie palaces along Broadway have been restored to their original glory; and the Old Bank District’s early 20th century business buildings around 4th and Main Streets have been remade into chic loft-style apartments and cafés. More must-see Downtown historic buildings include Union Station (with architectural elements ranging from Spanish revival to streamline modern), the iconic, pyramid-topped City Hall (as seen on the TV show Dragnet), the Grand Central Market and the Richard J. Riordan Central Library; located across from the tallest building west of the Mississippi, the US Bank Tower.
Walking east brings you to the Fashion, Toy and Jewelry Districts. Although the thousands of shops here do much of their business with the trade, consumers are welcome to browse for today’s bargains and tomorrow’s treasures. Bargain hunters shouldn’t miss the Citadel outlet mall, located southeast of Downtown.
Downtown is also LA’s sports hub. The 20,000-seat STAPLES Center arena, next to the Los Angeles Convention Center, is home to the Lakers and Clippers (NBA), Sparks (WNBA) and Kings (NHL). STAPLES Center also hosts top-name concerts including Barbra Streisand, Justin Timberlake and the reunion tour of the Police. The newly opened 7,100-seat, 210,000-square-foot NOKIA Theatre Los Angeles is the premier mid-sized live performance/award show/special event/music venue for Los Angeles. The state-of-the-art facility has the capability of accommodating such major award shows as the EMMY®s, Latin GRAMMY®s, ESPYS, MTV Music Awards, BET Awards and others as well as live music concerts, comedy shows, family shows, short-run Broadway and community theater productions along with corporate conventions and seminars. NOKIA Theatre Los Angeles is the initial development of the massive L.A. LIVE project that will promote a 24-hour LA experience.
North of Downtown is Dodger Stadium, built in 1962 and still considered baseball’s most beautiful ballpark.
Tomorrow we'll explore Hollywood!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Los Angeles Convention Center Goes Green
LA Convention Center Goes Green For $3 Million....The Los Angeles Convention Center has announced a $3 million plan to make the facility eco-friendly. By next year, the 4.1-million-square-foot building will run on completely renewable energy. It will also pursue certification from the US Green Building Council.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
The Most Impressive Technical Program To-Date
The PACE Technical Education Program Advisory Committee has truly outdone themselves for PACE 2008. There will be four sessions on concrete that include:
• Highway;
• Wastewater;
• Architectural; and,
• Concrete hot topics.
Another major focus will be on Marine – Shallow Draft and Littoral Water.
A Program With-in a Program
The Technical Program will now have several keynote presentations of its own:
Dan Dunmire from Office of Under Secretary of Defense - Acquisition, Technology & Logistics will be kicking off the Marine Session on Monday morning. There will also be several other keynote presentations given by Northrop Grumman and the California DOT, Office of Specialty Investigations and Bridge Management.
A highlight of the Concrete Session comes from Peter Emmons speaking on Surface Preparation And Placement Techniques For Concrete Repair which will cover concrete repair, placement techniques and material selection; and Dennis Pinelle speaking on Moisture Evaluation & Remediation which will cover various techniques commonly used to measure the moisture content of concrete floor slabs, as well as what kind of results are obtained and how to interpret them.
We're also including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other noteworthy topics are: Coating Failures on Painted Galvanized Mast Arms and Air Quality Improvements in the South Coast Air Basin through VOC Reductions in Paint and Coatings.
Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshop line up the technical program has to offer. There will be two Coating Failure Workshops, two Inspection Instrument Workshops, a Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Workshops, and lastly a Surface Preparation Methods Workshop.
For detailed program information, visit: http://www.pace2008.com/attendee/program.php?m=&d=&sort=4&ha=4
• Highway;
• Wastewater;
• Architectural; and,
• Concrete hot topics.
Another major focus will be on Marine – Shallow Draft and Littoral Water.
A Program With-in a Program
The Technical Program will now have several keynote presentations of its own:
Dan Dunmire from Office of Under Secretary of Defense - Acquisition, Technology & Logistics will be kicking off the Marine Session on Monday morning. There will also be several other keynote presentations given by Northrop Grumman and the California DOT, Office of Specialty Investigations and Bridge Management.
A highlight of the Concrete Session comes from Peter Emmons speaking on Surface Preparation And Placement Techniques For Concrete Repair which will cover concrete repair, placement techniques and material selection; and Dennis Pinelle speaking on Moisture Evaluation & Remediation which will cover various techniques commonly used to measure the moisture content of concrete floor slabs, as well as what kind of results are obtained and how to interpret them.
We're also including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other noteworthy topics are: Coating Failures on Painted Galvanized Mast Arms and Air Quality Improvements in the South Coast Air Basin through VOC Reductions in Paint and Coatings.
Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshop line up the technical program has to offer. There will be two Coating Failure Workshops, two Inspection Instrument Workshops, a Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Workshops, and lastly a Surface Preparation Methods Workshop.
For detailed program information, visit: http://www.pace2008.com/attendee/program.php?m=&d=&sort=4&ha=4
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