...but they sure do run, jump, kick and play! Far removed from the 80’s song by Missing Persons, visitors to Los Angeles quickly discover that life in the City of Angels is just one continuous game. Thanks to a never-ending parade of sporting events, spectators have something to cheer about with baseball, basketball, ice hockey, arena football, soccer, horse racing, tennis and polo taking place on almost any given Sunday … as well as just about any other day of the week.
Professional sports generate millions of dollars in revenue for Los Angeles, as people flock to stadiums eager to catch a glimpse of the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, the Clippers’ Elton Brand, the Dodgers’ Jeff Kent and the Galaxy’s newest star, David Beckham. Familiar voices, such as those belonging to Vin Scully and Lakers’ analyst Stu Lance, have also propelled Los Angeles to become a major contender in the world of sports.
“LA is the sports capital of the world and with our championship teams and outstanding venues for athletes, no other destination is better,” said Kathy Schloessman, president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, an affiliate of LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau.
BASKETBALL
When it comes to basketball, Los Angeles has the home court advantage with the Los Angeles Lakers (STAPLES Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., 310-426-6031, www.lakers.com) leading the lineup. Cheering from the sidelines are celebrities such as Dyan Cannon, Denzel Washington and Jack Nicholson, as well as throngs of devoted fans who watched as the team won their third NBA Championship in a row in 2002, marking the 14th title in the Lakers’ 54-year history. Los Angeles fans have supported their beloved Lakers since 1960 when the team moved here from Minneapolis. Their season runs from October to April with two months of playoffs following. Tickets are available through the STAPLES Center box office and Ticketmaster.
STAPLES Center is home to another NBA team, the Los Angeles Clippers (310-426-6031, www.clippers.com). The most successful year of the franchise was in 2005-06 and celebrity fans include Billy Crystal, Penny Marshall and Frankie Muniz. Women’s basketball also has a home at STAPLES Center. The two-time WNBA league champions, the Los Angeles Sparks (310-426-6031, www.lasparks.com), play from May to August and tickets for both teams are available through either STAPLES Center or Ticketmaster.
HOCKEY
The Los Angeles Kings ice hockey team plays at the STAPLES Center, with its season stretching from September to April. Tickets are available through either STAPLES Center or Ticketmaster (310-426-6031, www.lakings.com).
BASEBALL
Batter up! The bases are loaded in spring with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1000 Elysian Park Ave., 323-224-1448, www.dodgers.com) lighting up Dodger Stadium. Since 1958, when the Boys in Blue moved from Brooklyn to palm-studded Los Angeles, the Dodgers have won an astonishing eight National League championships and five World Series titles. Dodger Dogs, which are almost as legendary as the team itself, keep fans cheering no matter what the final score happens to be. The Dodgers’ regular season runs from April to October and tickets are available through the Dodgers box office, online and by mail.
FOOTBALL
Since the exodus of both the Los Angeles Raiders and the Los Angeles Rams, LA has been without a football team … that is until the Los Angeles Avengers (9975 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-788-7744, www.laavengers.com) blitzed into town. This arena football team plays at STAPLES Center as part of the Arena League Western/American Conference from April to July. Tickets can be purchased at either the STAPLES Center box office or Ticketmaster outlets.
SOCCER
World-renowned soccer player, David Beckham, is now a member of the Los Angeles Galaxy (Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, 310/630-2100; www.lagalaxy.com). Beginning in August, Beckham will join the team that has earned its reputation as a major force in the MLS since its inaugural season in 1996. Visitors can cheer the team on to victory as they play at Home Depot Center from April through September. Tickets for games are available through the Galaxy box office and Ticketmaster.
HORSE RACING
And they’re off! Thoroughbred horse racing -- long considered the king of sports --takes place at two Los Angeles-area tracks. Santa Anita Race Park (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 626-574-7223, www.santaanita.com) is located in nearby Arcadia and is set against the majestic San Gabriel Mountains. The track opened in 1935 and each year kicks off on Dec. 26, continuing through mid-April. The Oak Tree Meeting runs October and November, and enthusiasts can enjoy morning workouts during race months at no charge. The infield is ideal for picnics, as well as getting an up close and personal look at the horses and jockeys in action.
Across town in Inglewood is Hollywood Park (1050 S. Prairie Ave., 310-419-1500, www.hollywoodpark.com); where race season runs mid-April to July, with an autumn meet held mid-November through mid-December. Located just down the road from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Park opened in 1938 under the chairmanship of movie mogul Harry Warner and scores of celebrity shareholders such as Walt Disney, Bing Crosby and Joan Blondell. Today, celebrities can still be spotted in the grandstands or, more likely, in the winner’s circle after their horse races to victory. Satellite wagering is available at both Santa Anita Park and Hollywood Park.
RUNNING
On your mark! Get set! Go! The 26.2-mile Los Angeles Marathon, celebrating its 22nd year in 2007, (www.lamarathon.com) takes place every March. Since the first race in 1986, it has become one of the largest participatory events in the United States and the world’s third largest marathon. The Wheelchair Division is recognized as one of the premier wheelchair events in the world, where U.S. records are routinely set. The race, which also incorporates a bike tour, begins at Universal Studios Hollywood and ends in Downtown.
GOLF
For the recreational player or the avid spectator, the game of golf takes place under Los Angeles’ sun-kissed skies. Local courses, some responsible for the training of Tiger Woods, offer sweeping vistas of the nearby mountains and scenic Pacific Ocean. Spectators can take in the Nissan Open Golf Tournament in February at the Riviera Country Club. For the latest golf info, go to www.golfcalifornia.com.
In fall 2005, Trump National Golf Club (One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-265-5000, www.trumpgolf.com/trumplosangeles ) opened in Rancho Palos Verdes, 30 minutes south of Downtown LA. Open to the public, the course overlooks the Pacific Ocean and features lakes and waterfalls.
Lost Canyons Golf Club (3301 Lost Canyon Drive, Simi Valley, 805-522-4653, www.lostcanyons.com) was designed through meandering valleys and features two distinct courses that were both among Golf Magazine’s “Top Ten Best New Courses.” The Sky Course follows canyon ridge lines and offers panoramic views while the Shadow Course is challenging from the effects of ever-changing light and shadows.
TENNIS
Ever since Arthur Ashe dominated this sport as a student, UCLA has hosted many tournaments. Spectators can enjoy free collegiate matches at the campus’ L.A. Tennis Center from October through May. For a schedule of tournaments, call 310.206.6831 or visit www.uclabruins.collegesports.com
POLO
Cowboy humorist Will Rogers started a wonderful tradition back in the 1930s when he cleared the field in front of his Pacific Palisades home so his celebrity pals could play a friendly match of polo. Shortly after, he started his famed Will Rogers Polo Club (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, 310-454-8212) at a time when Los Angeles boasted more than 25 such organizations. Today, his polo field is the only one that remains. Matches are held on weekends from April through September, and the informal atmosphere makes for an enjoyable afternoon. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the show. Tickets are available through the club.
With sporting events taking place year-round in the City of Angels, one thing remains certain: Win or lose, everyone feels like a champion. For more information about sporting events in Los Angeles, visit LA INC.’s Web site at www.seemyLA.com.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Going to PACE 2008? Bring The Family!
Every day in LA visitors and residents alike have hundreds of choices for arts and entertainment activities—exhibitions, concerts, comedy, dance, festivals, parades, theater…the list goes on.
LA is home to:
• Nearly 2,500 active professional visual and performing arts organizations and venues
• 705 musical groups ranging from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to the Southern California Resource for Electro-Acoustic Music (SCREAM)
• 364 annual cultural celebrations and festivals—the equivalent of one every day of the year—ranging from African American Heritage Celebrations to the Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival
• 354 theater companies, from the Tony Award-winning Center Theater Group to the Falcon Theater
• 131 other performing groups, from The Groundlings comedy troupe to Highways Performance Lab
• 105 major museums, including the Autry National Center, the Getty Center, Japanese American National Museum, Hammer Museum, LACMA, MOCA, and others
• 61 major historical sites, from the San Fernando Mission to the Point Fermin Lighthouse
• 55 major architectural landmarks ranging from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to Walt Disney Concert Hall
• 52 major performing arts venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Gibson Amphitheatre
• 49 annual film festivals—almost the equivalent of nearly one every week
• 35 major libraries and archives, including the world-renowned Huntington Library and the Riordan Central Public Library
• 24 professional dance companies, from Diavolo Dance Theater to the Lulu Washington Dance Theater
Not to mention countless trend-setting restaurants, boutiques, neighborhoods, nightclubs and more….
To help navigate the endless options, a group of LA organizations, including LA INC., have banded together to create a one-stop website that is the most comprehensive listing of cultural events available: ExperienceLA.com.
Visitors to ExperienceLA.com can search for events and activities by date, location or type of event. ExperienceLA.com also provides directions and public transportation options.
For those who like live theater—and love it at half-price—the LA Stage Alliance offers an on-line, half-price ticket service at www.LAStageTix.com.
Each week, hundreds of theaters offer discounted tickets, which are organized alphabetically, by title, author and theater. And, better than the TKTS service in New York’s Times Square, where visitors must stand in long lines for discounts only available for same-day shows, LAStageTix.com releases tickets for the entire coming week so visitors may plan ahead and purchase tickets for the weekend from the comfort of their computer.
LA Stage Alliance’s half-price ticket service also is available in person at the Visitor Information Centers at Hollywood & Highland and Downtown.
Frequent visitors to LA may also want to sign up to receive ExperienceLA.com’s weekly electronic newsletter, which highlights major upcoming events that no one will want to miss. LA Stage Alliance’s weekly listing of half-price tickets is sent every Tuesday and contains discount offers through the following Monday.
Both websites are easily accessible from seemyLA.com, the only web address you need to remember to experience the best LA has to offer.
LA is home to:
• Nearly 2,500 active professional visual and performing arts organizations and venues
• 705 musical groups ranging from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to the Southern California Resource for Electro-Acoustic Music (SCREAM)
• 364 annual cultural celebrations and festivals—the equivalent of one every day of the year—ranging from African American Heritage Celebrations to the Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival
• 354 theater companies, from the Tony Award-winning Center Theater Group to the Falcon Theater
• 131 other performing groups, from The Groundlings comedy troupe to Highways Performance Lab
• 105 major museums, including the Autry National Center, the Getty Center, Japanese American National Museum, Hammer Museum, LACMA, MOCA, and others
• 61 major historical sites, from the San Fernando Mission to the Point Fermin Lighthouse
• 55 major architectural landmarks ranging from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to Walt Disney Concert Hall
• 52 major performing arts venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Gibson Amphitheatre
• 49 annual film festivals—almost the equivalent of nearly one every week
• 35 major libraries and archives, including the world-renowned Huntington Library and the Riordan Central Public Library
• 24 professional dance companies, from Diavolo Dance Theater to the Lulu Washington Dance Theater
Not to mention countless trend-setting restaurants, boutiques, neighborhoods, nightclubs and more….
To help navigate the endless options, a group of LA organizations, including LA INC., have banded together to create a one-stop website that is the most comprehensive listing of cultural events available: ExperienceLA.com.
Visitors to ExperienceLA.com can search for events and activities by date, location or type of event. ExperienceLA.com also provides directions and public transportation options.
For those who like live theater—and love it at half-price—the LA Stage Alliance offers an on-line, half-price ticket service at www.LAStageTix.com.
Each week, hundreds of theaters offer discounted tickets, which are organized alphabetically, by title, author and theater. And, better than the TKTS service in New York’s Times Square, where visitors must stand in long lines for discounts only available for same-day shows, LAStageTix.com releases tickets for the entire coming week so visitors may plan ahead and purchase tickets for the weekend from the comfort of their computer.
LA Stage Alliance’s half-price ticket service also is available in person at the Visitor Information Centers at Hollywood & Highland and Downtown.
Frequent visitors to LA may also want to sign up to receive ExperienceLA.com’s weekly electronic newsletter, which highlights major upcoming events that no one will want to miss. LA Stage Alliance’s weekly listing of half-price tickets is sent every Tuesday and contains discount offers through the following Monday.
Both websites are easily accessible from seemyLA.com, the only web address you need to remember to experience the best LA has to offer.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
"B" Means More Than Business
While the PACE Education Program Advisory Committee is developing an outstanding program that includes The Passionate Sales Approach with Kevin Nolan, Nolan Painting, Marketing Success for Commercial and Industrial Contractors with Brandt Domas, Work-Systems, Inc. and, Green Opportunities- What’s Working and What’s Ahead with Joel Hamberg, Joel Hamberg Painting, Inc., PDCA is busy working on:
• Broadening opportunities to learn from other associations and organizations: We’re working with the National Apartment Association, Building Owners and Managers Association, American Institute of Architects, government contract managers and others to put together a “how-to” session on winning the bid in the commercial arena.
• Building recognition within the industry for the quality work our members perform: The awards PDCA distributes have become increasingly more important in a company’s marketing repertoire. Therefore we’re putting more emphasis on the awards program itself. Celebrate with your colleagues and friends and coworkers at the PDCA Awards Luncheon on Monday, January 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
• Bridging the gap between the ways you do business today with the emerging trends of tomorrow.
• Bringing you networking opportunities that will create relationships between you and the manufacturers, suppliers and vendors. Make sure you visit the exhibit hall!
• Brainstorming new ways of providing you compelling and relevant information to attain your business goals and objectives.
PACE 2008 is the showcase for PDCA’s and SSPC’s commitment to you – mark your calendar today!
• Broadening opportunities to learn from other associations and organizations: We’re working with the National Apartment Association, Building Owners and Managers Association, American Institute of Architects, government contract managers and others to put together a “how-to” session on winning the bid in the commercial arena.
• Building recognition within the industry for the quality work our members perform: The awards PDCA distributes have become increasingly more important in a company’s marketing repertoire. Therefore we’re putting more emphasis on the awards program itself. Celebrate with your colleagues and friends and coworkers at the PDCA Awards Luncheon on Monday, January 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
• Bridging the gap between the ways you do business today with the emerging trends of tomorrow.
• Bringing you networking opportunities that will create relationships between you and the manufacturers, suppliers and vendors. Make sure you visit the exhibit hall!
• Brainstorming new ways of providing you compelling and relevant information to attain your business goals and objectives.
PACE 2008 is the showcase for PDCA’s and SSPC’s commitment to you – mark your calendar today!
Monday, July 02, 2007
We've Put the "T" Back in Technical
Just wanted to let everyone in on the exciting technical education program being put together as we speak. The Education Program Advisory Committee (EPAC), under the lead of Bob Kogler has had several conference calls to discuss the organization of the program. The program will focus on several key topics that include four sessions on concrete comprised of topics on highway, wastewater, architectural and concrete hot topics. Another major focus will be on Marine – Shallow Draft and Litoral Water.
We're also excited about including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other note worthy 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.
Another bit of late breaking news is that the Powder Coatings Institute (PCI) will be helping put together a powder coatings session. SSPC and PDCA hope to make the PACE education program the premier professional development event that you attend.
So if you haven't marked January 27-30, 2008 on your calendar - do so right away - we hear PACE is going to sell out!
We're also excited about including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other note worthy 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.
Another bit of late breaking news is that the Powder Coatings Institute (PCI) will be helping put together a powder coatings session. SSPC and PDCA hope to make the PACE education program the premier professional development event that you attend.
So if you haven't marked January 27-30, 2008 on your calendar - do so right away - we hear PACE is going to sell out!
The Dish on Where to Go and What to Do when you attend PACE 2008
Celebrity Hangouts in Los Angeles
The Ivy
113 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90048-3101
Phone: (310) 274-8303
Specialties:
Bloody Mary, Brunch, Dessert
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm
Fri, Sat 11am-11:30pm
Sun 10:30am-11pm
Price: $$$$
Unless you`re a somebody, you may not even notice this somewhat well-worn classic with its picket fence border, but the somebodies from around the world favor this contemporary American restaurant. It`s wall-to-wall celebs, in the usual twos and threes, that dine on chef Richard Irving`s famous California dishes, including crab cakes and the favored grilled vegetable salad. It`s almost impossible to get reservations, but dropping names might help. This restaurant serves up an American cuisine. Expect to pay over $20 per person.
Hyde Lounge: A Hollywood-style hole in the wall
8029 W. Sunset Blvd
(323) 656-4933
Hours: Daily 9pm-2am
Type: Bars, Lounges
No cover. Guest list or reservations only.
Drinks $12 and up.
Scene: Celeb, Industry Scene
Features: Celeb, Industry Scene, Nightlife & Music, Food, Velvet Rope
Parking: Valet, limited street
Hyde Lounge (formerly North) is probably no larger than Paris Hilton's closet, but the intimate setting is the big draw. The single room, bathed in gold lighting, is lined with Industry insiders atop banquettes and faux-croc ottomans. It didn't take long to realize the importance of table reservations: Those without are relegated to the small back-bar area, where black lacquered floors, a black-leather-tufted wall and dark French gothic wallpaper contrast the brightness of all that gold. A menu of Asian-inspired munchies from chef Katsuya Uechi is available for the hungry; celeb sightings are also endless for the starving (actors). With such limited space, the super-strict door policy—the valet won't drive away with your car until it's certain you're getting in—ensures an exclusive roll call of who's who in Hollywood. Hyde is the spot to seek, if you can get in.
Celebrity Factor: Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Brandon Davis have all made headlines visiting here. TMZ's cameras are a permanent fixture outside.
Pink Taco
510 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 360-1003
10250 Santa Monica Blvd. #220
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 789-1000
Chateau Marmont: The Hotel of the Stars
8221 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA. (323) 656-1010
Built in 1929, the hotel has played host to such celebrity guests as Errol Flynn, Bob Dylan, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Boris Karloff, Carole Lombard, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Jean Harlow, Sidney Poitier, Dustin Hoffman, William Holden, Jessica Lange, Led Zepplin, the Jefferson Airplane, Spike Lee, and Greta Garbo (who obviously wanted to be alone). Others stars have found the hotel an ideal spot for secret romances.
James Dean and Natalie Wood first met at the Marmont, during a script rehearsal of "Rebel Without a Cause."
When actor Montgomery Clift was almost killed in a 1956 auto accident near her home, Elizabeth Taylor brought him to the Chateau Marmont, where she leased the penthouse as a place for him to recuperate. (She also saved his life immediately following the accident, by removing two of Clift's teeth from his blocked windpipe - with her fingers.)
And despite a little wear & tear, the hotel is still favored by some stars today, who treasure the Chateau not only for its Old World charm, but because it is relatively unknown to the public. Reportedly, Leonardo DiCaprio stayed in suite #54 recently. They've also played host to the like of Keanu Reeves, Elijah Wood, Jude Law, Matt Dillon, Ellen DeGeneres and Courtney Love.
Robert De Niro has secluded himself away here in the penthouse for extended periods. Dancer Tommy Tune was running down the stairs at the Chateau Marmont when a small 5.0 earthquake hit Bakersfield. Tune tripped, and broke his foot... On another day, Sting was spotted tinkling the ivories of a piano in the hotel lobby. Sandra Bullock is quoted by the L.A. Times as saying "No wonder people come here to have affairs - it's got that air of history, where you know a lot of people did things they weren't supposed to do."
Lately, the hotel lobby has seen the likes of Britney Spears, Colin Farrell, Elijah Wood, Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon, Christina Ricci, Tobey Maguire, Jude Law, et al.
And adjacent to the hotel is the Bar Marmont, one of the hottest spots in town right now. Don't be surprised to see Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Ellen DeGeneres, or even Leonardo there.
Getting there: Chateau Marmont is located just above the north side of the Sunset Strip, just west of Crescent Heights, across the street from the giant statue of Bullwinkle the Moose (at the Dudley Do-Right Emporium). / From Hollywood & Vine, take Vine Street two blocks south to Sunset Boulevard, then turn right and go west (about 2 1/4 miles) to just beyond Crescent Heights. The hotel will be on your right (north) side.
The Ivy
113 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90048-3101
Phone: (310) 274-8303
Specialties:
Bloody Mary, Brunch, Dessert
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm
Fri, Sat 11am-11:30pm
Sun 10:30am-11pm
Price: $$$$
Unless you`re a somebody, you may not even notice this somewhat well-worn classic with its picket fence border, but the somebodies from around the world favor this contemporary American restaurant. It`s wall-to-wall celebs, in the usual twos and threes, that dine on chef Richard Irving`s famous California dishes, including crab cakes and the favored grilled vegetable salad. It`s almost impossible to get reservations, but dropping names might help. This restaurant serves up an American cuisine. Expect to pay over $20 per person.
Hyde Lounge: A Hollywood-style hole in the wall
8029 W. Sunset Blvd
(323) 656-4933
Hours: Daily 9pm-2am
Type: Bars, Lounges
No cover. Guest list or reservations only.
Drinks $12 and up.
Scene: Celeb, Industry Scene
Features: Celeb, Industry Scene, Nightlife & Music, Food, Velvet Rope
Parking: Valet, limited street
Hyde Lounge (formerly North) is probably no larger than Paris Hilton's closet, but the intimate setting is the big draw. The single room, bathed in gold lighting, is lined with Industry insiders atop banquettes and faux-croc ottomans. It didn't take long to realize the importance of table reservations: Those without are relegated to the small back-bar area, where black lacquered floors, a black-leather-tufted wall and dark French gothic wallpaper contrast the brightness of all that gold. A menu of Asian-inspired munchies from chef Katsuya Uechi is available for the hungry; celeb sightings are also endless for the starving (actors). With such limited space, the super-strict door policy—the valet won't drive away with your car until it's certain you're getting in—ensures an exclusive roll call of who's who in Hollywood. Hyde is the spot to seek, if you can get in.
Celebrity Factor: Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Brandon Davis have all made headlines visiting here. TMZ's cameras are a permanent fixture outside.
Pink Taco
510 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 360-1003
10250 Santa Monica Blvd. #220
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 789-1000
Chateau Marmont: The Hotel of the Stars
8221 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA. (323) 656-1010
Built in 1929, the hotel has played host to such celebrity guests as Errol Flynn, Bob Dylan, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Boris Karloff, Carole Lombard, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Jean Harlow, Sidney Poitier, Dustin Hoffman, William Holden, Jessica Lange, Led Zepplin, the Jefferson Airplane, Spike Lee, and Greta Garbo (who obviously wanted to be alone). Others stars have found the hotel an ideal spot for secret romances.
James Dean and Natalie Wood first met at the Marmont, during a script rehearsal of "Rebel Without a Cause."
When actor Montgomery Clift was almost killed in a 1956 auto accident near her home, Elizabeth Taylor brought him to the Chateau Marmont, where she leased the penthouse as a place for him to recuperate. (She also saved his life immediately following the accident, by removing two of Clift's teeth from his blocked windpipe - with her fingers.)
And despite a little wear & tear, the hotel is still favored by some stars today, who treasure the Chateau not only for its Old World charm, but because it is relatively unknown to the public. Reportedly, Leonardo DiCaprio stayed in suite #54 recently. They've also played host to the like of Keanu Reeves, Elijah Wood, Jude Law, Matt Dillon, Ellen DeGeneres and Courtney Love.
Robert De Niro has secluded himself away here in the penthouse for extended periods. Dancer Tommy Tune was running down the stairs at the Chateau Marmont when a small 5.0 earthquake hit Bakersfield. Tune tripped, and broke his foot... On another day, Sting was spotted tinkling the ivories of a piano in the hotel lobby. Sandra Bullock is quoted by the L.A. Times as saying "No wonder people come here to have affairs - it's got that air of history, where you know a lot of people did things they weren't supposed to do."
Lately, the hotel lobby has seen the likes of Britney Spears, Colin Farrell, Elijah Wood, Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon, Christina Ricci, Tobey Maguire, Jude Law, et al.
And adjacent to the hotel is the Bar Marmont, one of the hottest spots in town right now. Don't be surprised to see Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Ellen DeGeneres, or even Leonardo there.
Getting there: Chateau Marmont is located just above the north side of the Sunset Strip, just west of Crescent Heights, across the street from the giant statue of Bullwinkle the Moose (at the Dudley Do-Right Emporium). / From Hollywood & Vine, take Vine Street two blocks south to Sunset Boulevard, then turn right and go west (about 2 1/4 miles) to just beyond Crescent Heights. The hotel will be on your right (north) side.
Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July from PACE
All of us at PDCA and SSPC wish you a happy and most of all safe Fourth of July. While you're sitting around with friends and family, you'll be the hit of the party with these fun facts:
Did You Know?
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, triggering the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.
2.5 million
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.
(1776 population from Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970.)
302 million
The nation’s population on this July Fourth.
Fourth of July Cookouts
More than 1 in 4
The chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed on the Fourth originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State had a total of 15.5 million market hogs and pigs on March 1. This represents more than one-fourth of the nation’s total. North Carolina (8.4 million) and Minnesota (6.2 million) were the runners-up.
6.8 billion poundsTotal production of cattle and calves in Texas in 2006. Chances are good that the beef hot dogs, steaks and burgers on your backyard grill came from the Lone Star State, which accounted for about one-sixth of the nation’s total production. And if they did not come from Texas, they very well may have come from Nebraska (4.8 billion pounds) or Kansas (4.1 billion pounds).
6
Number of states in which the revenue from broiler chickens was $1 billion or greater between December 2005 and November 2006. There is a good chance that one of these states — Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi or Texas — is the source of your barbecued chicken.
About 50-50
The odds that the beans in your side dish of baked beans came from Michigan or North Dakota, which produced 49 percent of the nation’s dry, edible beans in 2006. Another popular Fourth of July side dish is corn on the cob. Florida, California, Georgia and New York together accounted for 60 percent of the sweet corn produced nationally in 2006.
Please Pass the Potato Salad
Potato salad and potato chips are popular food items at Fourth of July barbecues. Nearly half of the nation’s spuds were produced in Idaho or Washington in 2006.
More than 70 percent
Amount of the nation’s head lettuce production in 2006 that came from California. This lettuce may end up in your salad or on your hamburger.
About 2 in 3
The chances that the fresh tomatoes in your salad came from Florida or California, which combined accounted for 68 percent of U.S. tomato production last year. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production in 2006.
Florida
The state that led the nation in watermelon production last year (835 million pounds). Other leading producers of this popular Fourth of July dessert include California, Georgia and Texas, each with more than 600 million pounds.
More than 74 million
Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a barbecue during the previous year. It’s probably safe to assume a lot of these events took place on Independence Day.
Fireworks
$206.3 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2006, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($216 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $22.6 million in 2006, with Japan purchasing more than any other country ($8 million).
$17.3 million
The value of U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks in 2002.
Flags
$5.3 million
In 2006, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags; the vast majority of this amount ($5 million) was for U.S. flags made in China.
$1.7 million
Dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2006. Trinidad and Tobago was the leading customer, purchasing $661,498 worth.
$349.2 million
Annual dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners and similar emblems by the nation’s manufacturers, according to the latest published Economic Census (2002) data.
Patriotic-Sounding Names
30
Number of places nationwide with “liberty” in its name. The most populous one is Liberty, Mo. (29,042). Iowa, with four, has more of these places than any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty.
• Thirty-two places are named “eagle” — after the majestic bird that serves as our national symbol. (Places include cities, towns, villages and census-designated places.) The most populous such place is Eagle Pass, Texas, with 25,571 residents. There is also Eagle County, Colo., with a population of 49,085.
• Eleven places have “independence” in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Mo., with 110,208 residents.
• Five places adopted the name “freedom.” Freedom, Calif., with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.
• There is one place named “patriot” — Patriot, Ind., with a population of 195.
• And what could be more fitting than spending the Fourth of July in a place called “America”? There are five such places in the country, with the most populous being American Fork, Utah, population 21,372.
Did You Know?
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, triggering the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.
2.5 million
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.
(1776 population from Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970.)
302 million
The nation’s population on this July Fourth.
Fourth of July Cookouts
More than 1 in 4
The chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed on the Fourth originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State had a total of 15.5 million market hogs and pigs on March 1. This represents more than one-fourth of the nation’s total. North Carolina (8.4 million) and Minnesota (6.2 million) were the runners-up.
6.8 billion poundsTotal production of cattle and calves in Texas in 2006. Chances are good that the beef hot dogs, steaks and burgers on your backyard grill came from the Lone Star State, which accounted for about one-sixth of the nation’s total production. And if they did not come from Texas, they very well may have come from Nebraska (4.8 billion pounds) or Kansas (4.1 billion pounds).
6
Number of states in which the revenue from broiler chickens was $1 billion or greater between December 2005 and November 2006. There is a good chance that one of these states — Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi or Texas — is the source of your barbecued chicken.
About 50-50
The odds that the beans in your side dish of baked beans came from Michigan or North Dakota, which produced 49 percent of the nation’s dry, edible beans in 2006. Another popular Fourth of July side dish is corn on the cob. Florida, California, Georgia and New York together accounted for 60 percent of the sweet corn produced nationally in 2006.
Please Pass the Potato Salad
Potato salad and potato chips are popular food items at Fourth of July barbecues. Nearly half of the nation’s spuds were produced in Idaho or Washington in 2006.
More than 70 percent
Amount of the nation’s head lettuce production in 2006 that came from California. This lettuce may end up in your salad or on your hamburger.
About 2 in 3
The chances that the fresh tomatoes in your salad came from Florida or California, which combined accounted for 68 percent of U.S. tomato production last year. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production in 2006.
Florida
The state that led the nation in watermelon production last year (835 million pounds). Other leading producers of this popular Fourth of July dessert include California, Georgia and Texas, each with more than 600 million pounds.
More than 74 million
Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a barbecue during the previous year. It’s probably safe to assume a lot of these events took place on Independence Day.
Fireworks
$206.3 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2006, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($216 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $22.6 million in 2006, with Japan purchasing more than any other country ($8 million).
$17.3 million
The value of U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks in 2002.
Flags
$5.3 million
In 2006, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags; the vast majority of this amount ($5 million) was for U.S. flags made in China.
$1.7 million
Dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2006. Trinidad and Tobago was the leading customer, purchasing $661,498 worth.
$349.2 million
Annual dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners and similar emblems by the nation’s manufacturers, according to the latest published Economic Census (2002) data.
Patriotic-Sounding Names
30
Number of places nationwide with “liberty” in its name. The most populous one is Liberty, Mo. (29,042). Iowa, with four, has more of these places than any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty.
• Thirty-two places are named “eagle” — after the majestic bird that serves as our national symbol. (Places include cities, towns, villages and census-designated places.) The most populous such place is Eagle Pass, Texas, with 25,571 residents. There is also Eagle County, Colo., with a population of 49,085.
• Eleven places have “independence” in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Mo., with 110,208 residents.
• Five places adopted the name “freedom.” Freedom, Calif., with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.
• There is one place named “patriot” — Patriot, Ind., with a population of 195.
• And what could be more fitting than spending the Fourth of July in a place called “America”? There are five such places in the country, with the most populous being American Fork, Utah, population 21,372.
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