tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:48:40 +0000Los Angelesrecreationeventstheatre/performanceart/museumsmusicHollywoodlocal attractionsnightlifeInland Empireeat/drinkOrange CountyPasadena/SGVbeyond SoCalmoviestravelLong BeachSanta Monica/VeniceAntelope ValleySan DiegoSouth BaySan Fernando Valleymedia/booksYour source for all that Southern California has to offer. In each post there are quick highlights on events, food & drink, music, nightlife, arts, recreation, media, travel and everything that makes living in SoCal an experience. Get out, see and do stuff. Check it out here, be social- share the experience and lets hear what you have to say.http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)Blogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-7206567715774514410Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:21:00 +00002008-10-13T21:23:59.407-07:00http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/10/senses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4890405586183693844Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:14:00 +00002008-02-28T13:33:15.170-08:00eventslocal attractionsLos AngelesrecreationRecognizing the great endurance sport, this version has humans in costumes with shopping carts and stopping at various check points to have a beer. Mar 1, site TBA. Suggested $20 donation to enter. To register email: urbaniditarodla@gmail.com Check out the article on LA City Beat about last years event. www.myspace.com/urbaniditarodlahttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/los-angeles-urban-iditarod.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-8872842138644796610Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:54:00 +00002008-02-28T13:03:33.445-08:00eventsLong BeachrecreationAll things golf for weekend duffers. ESPN Main Stage will present various speakers, driving and putting exhibitions, latest equipment and chances to win trips and prizes. Feb. 29-Mar 2, Long Beach Convention Center. Discount coupon on line. scgolfshow.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/southern-california-golf-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4489889640213298148Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:37:00 +00002008-02-28T12:53:35.488-08:00eventsLos AngelesrecreationThe 22nd annual City of Los Angeles Marathon is the largest single day sporting event in the west. If you are not ready to tackle the main 26.2 mile event, there is also a 5k run/walk, bike tour and expo. Finish Line Festival will feature live broadcast of the marathon and a place where runners and spectators celebrate with food, music and entertainment. Expo- Feb29-Mar1, LA Convention Center; http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/la-marathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4647099494368941521Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:27:00 +00002008-02-12T17:39:35.819-08:00travelCustomer-favorite JetBlue Airways announces a major expansion of service in the western United States, with new premium low-fare service at Los Angeles International Airport plus new intrawest routes from other Southern California regional airports to Austin, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Jose, and Seattle, all beginning this May.JetBlue is also celebrating it's 8th anniversary by giving away up to http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/jetblue-now-flying-from-lax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-625729131015870768Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:11:00 +00002008-02-12T17:22:38.598-08:00eat/drinkSouth BayNestled in the residential seaside city of Hermosa Beach, The Bottle Inn we have been catering to guests for the past 35 years. The restaurant is known for "Consistently outstanding, classical Italian cuisine." The Sunset Dinner Special is a 3 course meal served on Sundays and Mondays, 6pm-closing, for only $12.95 + tax per person. thebottleinn.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/sunset-dinner-special-at-bottle-inn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-1566430538591388142Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:57:00 +00002008-02-12T17:06:57.322-08:00art/museumseventsLos AngelesnightlifeLos Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions infamous Valentine's Day Party is back. Lust 4 LACE celebrates the grand tradition of years past and all manner of delightful debauchery by creating a night featuring explicit, naked, juicy, tasty, slippery, slimy, crunchy, gooey, sexy, voyeuristic, fetishistic live action animated narrative squishy hand-made video, live art and musical performance--DJ sets http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/lust-4-lace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4331345334986907246Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:33:00 +00002008-02-12T16:40:56.894-08:00recreationSanta Monica/Venice Come to Venice Beach to participate in the Out of the Box Events Venice Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. This hunt is written for teams of 2 and will give you a quick tour of Venice Beach. You and your partner will bike along Venice's world famous boardwalk, architecture and local flavor while searching for answers to the challenging scavenger hunt clues. No prior knowledge of Venice is needed. $http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/venice-valentines-scavenger-hunt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-5669168545641328572Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:02:00 +00002008-02-12T16:12:50.532-08:00Antelope Valleytheatre/performanceThe Russian American Kids Circus is a fully-staged professional circus whose stars happen to be children between the ages of six and sixteen. These young artists entertain with soaring acrobatics, synchronized unicycling, expert juggling, daring aerial feats, acts of precision balancing and dazzling http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/russian-american-kids-circus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-7809510787926633618Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:36:00 +00002008-02-12T16:02:17.076-08:00Los AngelesrecreationThe tournament held at the Riviera Country Club is one of the most respected and revered tournaments on the PGA TOUR schedule, attracting many of the best professional players in the world of golf. The 2008 edition has a new name, The Northern Trust Open, will be televised on CBS and The Golf Channel. Feb 14-17 northerntrustopen.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/pga-tour-in-los-angeles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-5367151844683445684Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:50:00 +00002008-02-11T17:05:06.678-08:00Antelope Valleyeat/drinkAgua Dulce Vineyards is a 90 acre, fully operational vineyard and winery, featuring daily wine tasting and tours, a gourmet gift shop, and wine sales. Located just 45 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles and have earned the honor of being Los Angeles County’s leading fine wine grower and producer.Agua Dulce Vineyards upcoming http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/agua-dulce-vineyards-winefood-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-3723070345607593643Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:27:00 +00002008-02-11T16:50:24.403-08:00eventsPasadena/SGVThe Festival will be held in the heart of one of the largest Chinese / American commercial districts in the southland. The one-day festivities attract about 50,000 people and consist of more than 250 booths. There are many theme-oriented venues giving attendees a taste of the Chinese culture. The food court is an ideal place to sample dishes from different regions. Admission is free. Feb 16 Cityhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/san-gabriel-valley-lunar-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4635502172845400194Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +00002008-02-11T16:12:36.284-08:00Antelope ValleyrecreationRecent storms have brought the best snow conditions to the local ski resort in several years. Celebrate with your sweetheart on the slopes with the Sweetheart Special, Feb 14th: Two 8-Hour or Two Night Tickets, Two Glasses of Champagne and Two Desserts for $99.00. mthigh.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/mountain-high-sweetheart-ski-special.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-765482939496830254Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:45:00 +00002008-02-11T15:56:07.356-08:00art/museumseventsLos AngelesmoviesOne of America's largest fine art shows featuring prominent and emerging black artists and fine crafts people, including local, national and international poets, musicians and storytellers. Over One Hundred (100) quality films from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the South Pacific and Canada, all showcasing the diversity and complexity of people of African descenthttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/pan-african-film-arts-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-7110385236363669673Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:20:00 +00002008-02-11T15:40:04.095-08:00art/museumsLos AngelesThe second Thursday of every month The Downtown Art Walk is a self-guided tour that showcases the many art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles — commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues. FREE Art Walk DASH shuttles run 7–10 pm on Art Walk nights. Feb 14 12-9pm downtownartwalk.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/downtown-art-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-8146189443619581973Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:43:00 +00002008-02-11T14:38:32.119-08:00Los AngelesmusicLiving in SoCal, and looking for live music? A good site to check out is local concert promoters Goldenvoice. The shows they promote are, for the most part, real musicians( who can produce a whole album record) in moderate size venues. This weeks highlights include Willie Nelson, Feb 13 at Nokia Theatre LA Live and 2nd annual Valentines Day show with Was(Not Was) with Kris Kristofferson and http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/upcoming-goldenvoice-shows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-1632606011857651013Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:11:00 +00002008-02-08T08:50:18.709-08:00Los AngelesrecreationCelebrating "The Year of the Rat", The Official Warm-up Race for the Los Angeles Marathon, with over 4,500 runners. To start off the race, the tradition of lion dance, drums and over 100,000 fireworks to chase away "evil" spirits and bring good luck to those who participate. Part of the Chinatown Chinese New Year festivities. This year, Nite n' Day expanded race weekend. Race is Sat Feb 9. http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/30th-annual-firecraker-5k10k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-7017011120467992895Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:45:00 +00002008-02-07T17:57:19.352-08:00eventsInland EmpirerecreationCombine Palm Springs' famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery, thousands of bike riders, a charitable cause and you have the Tour de Palm Springs! Entertainment, Celebrities, Food and Fun. One of the largest charity bike rides in the US, Tour de Palm Springs is an event designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. This year, organizers hope to raise over $http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/tour-de-palm-springs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-5057638553746533985Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:25:00 +00002008-02-07T17:43:36.186-08:00eventsLos AngelesChinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents the 2008 Golden Dragon Parade. This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community. The parade features floats, multiple marching bands, http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/02/celebrate-chinese-new-year-in-downtown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-6164196919875047301Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:40:00 +00002008-01-17T17:51:35.779-08:00Los AngelesrecreationIt’s the start of something special on the Miracle Mile. The Farmers Market and The Grove are honored to host the inaugural Miracle Mile 5k Run/Walk. This scenic course travels throughout the Miracle Mile before a spectacular finish back at The Grove!genericevents.com Jan 20http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/inaugural-miracle-mile-5k-runwalk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4819212441081074484Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:10:00 +00002008-01-17T17:24:59.281-08:00Hollywoodtheatre/performanceTheatre of NOTE hosts the Performance Marathon which starts at 2pm and lasts till dawn. An eclectic mix of performance art, comedy, music, dance, juggling, circus acts, suspension artists, animal acts, cooking shows, monologues, skits, slams, celebrities, and multi media performance.theatreofnote.com Jan 19http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/hollywood-performance-marathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-2442837392119961431Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:37:00 +00002008-01-17T16:51:46.297-08:00Los Angelestheatre/performanceThe splendor and beauty of the east will be majestically brought to life. Listed as "Top Ten" shows in North America by Billboard Magazine and rated by the New York Times. Hundreds of performers and musicians will grace the stage of the brand new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.laspectacular.com Jan. 18-20http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/chinese-new-year-spectacular-nokia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-4061275925981780865Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:49:00 +00002008-01-16T20:01:54.076-08:00beyond SoCalrecreationIndulge in one month of mad Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Mammoth Mountain.Commit the ultimate offense with the best conditions, best deals and best days of the week. Recent winter storms have covered Mammoth in 7 to 10 feet of fresh snow last week. Cool temps and clear days make for excellent conditions.mammothmountain.com Jan. 8-31http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/january-midweek-madness-at-mammoth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-1525348838233031183Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:21:00 +00002008-01-31T15:28:23.974-08:00Pasadena/SGVtheatre/performanceAn ingenious tale of two Hollywood giants – Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier. The time is 1960; the place is a London theatre. Based on an actual event, Orson’s Shadow is a witty and incisive depiction of the drama of theatre. By Austin Pendleton. Conceived by Judith Auberjonois.pasadenaplayhouse.org Jan. 11- Feb. 17http://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/pasadena-playhouse-orsons-shadow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529907408719106001.post-3188555554489708971Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:01:00 +00002008-01-16T19:12:45.205-08:00beyond SoCaltravelNow is the perfect time to plan a trip to your favorite island in Hawaii. Our tropical destinations offer a range of attractions and activities, as well as tranquility and relaxation if that's what you're after. Travel: February 1 through June 13, 2008. Blackout dates: March 14 - 31 & May 22 - 31, 2008. Book by: January 22, 2008alohaairlines.comhttp://mysocalexperience.blogspot.com/2008/01/aloha-airlines-special-fares-from-149.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SoCal experience)0