Red Velvet Pancakes for New Year’s Day!

It seems that everywhere I turn, Red Velvet cake or cupcakes are the fascination du jour!  I’m fascinated by the reaction people will have at the mere mention of “red velvet” – as if there is no better taste, texture, dessert, memory in the world than a red velvet cake.  So, naturally, when I came [...]

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Christmas Entertaining on a Budget

The holiday season is in full swing, and though the spirit is jolly, it certainly helps to have cost effective ways to celebrate the holidays.  Marley Majcher is The Party Goddess and she offers some fabulously creative suggestions on keeping merry while keeping green in your pocket.
9 Great Christmas Entertaining Ideas While Staying On A [...]

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A “Mad” wedding at The Ebell

I’m a huge fan of Mad Men, so to watch their stellar production team transform the Ebell Lounge into the setting for a wedding reception was enthralling!  The time: 1963.  November 23, 1963 to be exact.  What was supposed to be the grandest day of Roger Sterling’s daughter’s life, was a day fraught with sadness [...]

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Pink’s: Hollywood Legend Turns 70!

Need something to do this weekend?? You don’t have to live in Hollywood to know Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs.  Located on the corner of La Brea & Melrose (its original location!), any time of the day or night, you’ll see folks lining up for a Pink’s hot dog.
Pink’s is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with “Chili [...]

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Laughs for Bald Bryan at Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Cancer can’t be planned.  It sneaks up on you and, in one moment, changes everything.  This was the case for Bryan Bishop.  Bryan was an on-air member of the Adam Carolla Morning Radio Show.  When it ended in March, Bryan was months away from his wedding day.  But first, cancer.
Bryan was diagnosed with inoperable [...]

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Latin Gala Ticket deadline TODAY

The Ebell Lifetime Achievement Gala, sponsored by the Latin American Cultures Department of the Ebell of Los Angeles, will honor Ms. Rita Moreno.  The Gala, a fundraiser, will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Ebell of Los Angeles Clubhouse, located at 4400 Wilshire Boulevard. It is a black tie event, beginning at 6:30 [...]

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Ebell Latin Gala honors Rita Moreno

The Ebell Lifetime Achievement Gala, sponsored by the Latin American Cultures Department of the Ebell of Los Angeles, will honor Ms. Rita Moreno.  The public is invited to join the membership for an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing.
Rita Moreno is one of a select group of performers to have won all four of the [...]

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OneRepublic Music Video

We recently enjoyed having OneRepublic film their video for “All The Right Moves”, the first single off their new album, Waking Up, in the Ebell of Los Angeles‘ Lounge.  The extravagance of the setting required little more than some gorgeous dancers and the dynamic band to accent a very catchy song.
Enjoy what is bound to [...]

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Patrick Swayze in “Ghost”

One of the elements of history and historic places that fascinates me is the opportunity to stand where others have stood: others who have made impacts, others who participated in moments that are documented or remembered as being extraordinary and note worthy, others who simply roamed the halls the same way I do, in wonder [...]

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KTLA “I Do Redo”: Wedding Day at The Ebell…!

Here it is!  The moment(s) we’ve all been waiting for – Jayanne & Perry’s KTLA “I Do Redo” Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles!!  Take a look at all the little moments that made for a big celebration, just click on the image to watch the segment!

Special thanks to everyone involved in creating [...]

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