Los Angeles Infoblog

Grease in Los Angeles

2008-09-22T03:10:00.000-07:00

The film It was originally released to theatres on June 16, 1978. It was filmed at Venice High School in Venice, California. It was released in the U.S. on VHS during the 1980s; the latest VHS release was June 23, 1998 as 20th Anniversary Edition following a theatrical re-release that March. On September 24, 2002, it was released on DVD for the first time. On September 19, 2006, it was re-released on DVD as the Rockin' Rydell Edition, which includes a black Rydell High T-Bird jacket cover or the Target-exclusive Pink Ladies cover.

directed by:
- Randal Kleiser

music:
- Jim Jacobs
- Warren Casey

actors:
- John Travolta
- Olivia Newton-John
- Stockard Channing
- Jeff Conaway
- Eve Arden.

Budge: $6 million
Gross revenue: $394,589,888

Twins in Los Angeles

2008-09-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Twins is a 1988 comedy film, unlikely twins who were separated at birth. The core of the film is the relationship between DeVito's streetwise character and Arnold's ingénu personal. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Hulk Hogan have all revealed in interviews that Schwarzenegger and DeVito were given the option of doing this movie or Suburban Commando. Had DeVito and Schwarzenegger made Suburban Commando, Hulk Hogan and Christopher Lloyd would have made this movie. Only Hogan and DeVito state that Vincent would have been hassled by horse racing bookies instead of loan sharks. The film is marketed with the tagline "Only their mother can tell them apart."

produced and directed by:

- Ivan Reitman

played by:

- Arnold Schwarzenegger

- Danny DeVito)

Budget: $15,000,000

Gross revenue: $111,936,400 (in USA)

Singin' in the Rain in Los Angeles

2008-09-22T02:53:00.000-07:00

Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 comedy musical film . It offers a comic depiction of Hollywood's transition from silent films to "talkies".
The movie is frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made, topping the AFI's 100 Years of Musicals list, and ranking fifth in its updated list of the greatest American films in 2007.
This film set in Los Angeles. The budge was, US$2,540,800.

starring:
- Gene Kelly
- Donald O'Connor
- Debbie Reynolds

directed by:
- Kelly Donen
- Stanley Donen

Los Angeles Dodgers

2008-09-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known as the Brooklyn Dodgers, before moving to Los Angeles before the 1958 season.

web: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival

2008-09-16T02:42:00.000-07:00

The World's largest lobster festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features fresh discount Maine lobster meals and plenty of entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests enjoy dancing, parades, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts and tribute bands.

Past performers include Ambrosia, Common Sense, General Public, Great Northern, Jason Mraz, Scissors For Lefty, The Binges, The Ringers, The Young Dubliners, Tristan Prettyman, and Valley Dolls.

September 19, 20, 21 2008

http://www.lobsterfest.com

Festival of books 2009 - Los Angeles

2008-08-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 14th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the country’s largest celebration of the written word.
For one weekend in April, people who love books will gather with people who love to write, publish and sell books. And, there’s nothing like it anywhere.

web: http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/

AFI Fest - Los Angeles

2008-08-14T01:52:00.000-07:00

AFI FEST spans 11 days each fall, featuring international films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from the great film masters, nightly special screenings, and red-carpet gala premieres. Each year, AFI FEST presents international competitions of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as regional showcases, as part of its broader World Cinema section.
Since 2000, the consumer audience at AFI FEST has tripled to over 65,000 attendees, the global acquisition of feature films for global distribution has become routine during the event, and over 600 press representatives secured accreditation to the festival with combined media impressions in excess of 1.6 billion worldwide.

web: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2008/att-gi.aspx

The 28th annualsunset junctions street festival - Los Angeles

2008-08-14T01:49:00.000-07:00

The 28th annualsunset junctions street festival august 23 & 24, 2008
The biggest celebration of diversity, with three on going stages, games & rides, arts & food, and non-profit outreach.
web: http://www.last.fm/event/535842

The Sweet & Hot Music Festival - Los Angeles

2008-08-14T01:46:00.000-07:00

The Sweet & Hot Music Festival, which celebrates its 13 year, at the Los Angeles Marriott Hotel, August 29, 30, 31, September 01, 2008, is considered “The Finest Combination Jazz Party/Festival in the U.S.”
Each Labor Day weekend at the Los Angeles Marriott, the Sweet & Hot Music Festival takes over 4-days of Swing, Be Bop, Big Bands, Dixieland, and Classic American Jazz Music, often in 8 venues at once.

web:http://www.sweethot.org/

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2008: Xin Lu Video Bus Tour

2008-08-14T01:43:00.000-07:00

Visual Communications' 2008 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival may have taken place at the luxurious Directors Guild of America, the art-house megaplex Laemmle Sunset 5, and the newly-renovated ImaginAsian Center, but it's also not adverse to alternative forms of exhibition. For instance, John Torres' experimental feature Years When I Was a Child Outside was presented via multiple projectors and featured live musical accompaniment.

web: http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=92160

Raw Arts Festival 2008 - Los Angeles

2008-08-13T09:20:00.000-07:00

The Raw Arts Festival has been held annually for the past 4 years in London (twice), Valencia and New York. It has grown each year in size and popularity, and 2008 is proving to be no different.

web: http://www.rawartsfestival.co.uk/

Airport of Los Angeles

2008-08-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles International Airport
Time Zone: PST (GMT -8)
Airport Code: LAX
Tel: +1 310 646-5252
Fax: +1 310 646-1893
Email: infoline@airports.ci.la.ca.us
Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045
Distance from city: 15 miles (25km)

Terminals:
Terminal 1
is for America West, Southwest and US Airways.
Terminal 2
is for Northwest flights plus Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and others.
Terminal 3
serves Alaska, American, Horizon and Midwest Express.
Terminal 4
is the American Airlines terminal.
Terminal 5
is for Aeromexico, American, Delta and other airlines.
Terminal 6
serves Continental and some United Airlines flights.
Terminal 7
is the United Airlines terminal.
Terminal B
The Tom Bradley International Terminal serves most non-US airlines.

Mishima restaurant Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:29:00.001-07:00

Mishima is a cute, friendly, authentic little Japanese noodle joint on Third Street near the Beverly Center, tucked discreetly into a mini-mall but definitely deserving of a visit. (Japanese)

web: http://www.mishima.com/

Los Angeles - City of Angels

2008-08-06T03:29:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated an alpha world city and has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million people who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as "Angelenos". (from wikipedia)

Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:28:00.002-07:00

Family owned and operated, Nyala's Ethiopian Cuisine has been around since 1988, smack in the middle of Fairfax Avenue's Ethiopian Row, below Wilshire Boulevard. (Ethiopian)

web: nyala-la.com

Founded Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:28:00.001-07:00

Los Angeles was founded in 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels of Porziuncola). It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States; Mexico retained the territory of Baja California. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. (from wikipedia)

Dolce restaurant Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:27:00.000-07:00

Melrose Avenue may have momentarily lost its reputation as Los Angeles' best shopping enclave to its pricier neighbor, Robertson Boulevard, but it still has Dolce, a warm, cozy Italian restaurant. (Italian)

web: http://www.dolceenoteca.com/

In-n-Out Burger Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:26:00.002-07:00

Before 1948, car-obsessed Californians who wanted to eat in their autos were served by car hops who brought food out to them. (American )

web: www.in-n-out.com

Electric Lotus Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:26:00.001-07:00

The breathtaking interior decor will surprise you as you enter this authentic Indian restaurant. (Pakistani restaurant)

web: electriclotus.com

The Entertainment Capital of the World Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:26:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of culture, technology, media, business, and international trade. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. Los Angeles leads the world in producing popular entertainment — such as motion picture, television, internet content, video games and recorded music — which forms the base of its international fame and global status. Therefore, it is also frequently referred to as The Entertainment Capital of the World. (from wikipedia)

El Cholo Restaurant Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:25:00.002-07:00

The best way to describe this Los Angeles mainstay is "old fashioned." It has been at its present location for what seems like a millenium. (Mexican restaurant)
web: http://www.elcholocafe.com/

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:25:00.001-07:00

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena complex is one of the most prestigious and historic sports monuments in America today. The two buildings have operated in tandem since 1959, but the storied history of the Complex dates back to the early 20th Century. The Coliseum and Sports Arena are under the authority of the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission, which was formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act on September 25, 1945. Although this governing body is comprised of representatives from the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and State of California, no taxpayer funds are used to support the facilities. The complex is supported solely by revenue generated from these two facilities.

web: http://www.lacoliseum.com/

Ortolan restaurant Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:24:00.000-07:00

The elegant, chandelier-obsessed French restaurant Ortolan is so dark in certain sections that the wait staff provides guests with mini-flashlights to read the menu. (French restaurant)

web: http://www.ortolanrestaurant.com/

Sofitel Luxury Hotel Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:23:00.000-07:00

Sofitel LA is the city's hottest new destination, with stunning interiors featuring French style and Hollywood glamour. Our Los Angeles hotel accommodations sit on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard, opposite the Beverly Center. Enjoy sleek Los Angeles hotel rooms near world-famous Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, and Sunset Boulevard. New additions to this Los Angeles hotel include SIMON LA by Kerry Simon, STONE ROSE LOUNGE by Rande Gerber, and LeSpa at Sofitel.

web: http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fichehotel/gb/sof/0937/fiche_hotel.shtml

Hyatt regency century plaza Los Angeles

2008-08-06T03:22:00.001-07:00

Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, this elegant Los Angeles hotel offers easy access to all the sights of this vibrant city. Set on seven lush acres, with 726 spacious newly renovated guestrooms, world-class spa and fitness center, our Los Angeles luxury hotel is a resort retreat in the midst of the city. Discover why this Century Plaza hotel and spa has been the choice of dignitaries for more than 40 years.

web: http://www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp