Ebell on American Idol with Harry Connick Jr

Did you see the remarkable Harry Connick Jr. mentoring the American Idol contestants during the Sinatra Week?  It would have been my favorite week of the season even if they hadn’t filmed the mentoring sessions in the Lounge of the Ebell…! Click on the image below to see a recap video from AmericanIdol.com. What a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Tune in to “Ultimate Cake Off” October 5

TLC‘s newest culinary competition show is Ultimate Cake Off, and they certainly live up to the name!!  Each week, three master cake artists are tasked to design, construct and impress the client with the most elaborate, over-the-top (and delicious!) cake creations.  All in nine consecutive hours.  All under scrutiny of the host and two judges [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Back to our regularly schedule program…

Due to the unfortunate deaths of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on Thursday, the scheduled “I Do Redo” live broadcast from the Ebell of Los Angeles last Friday was delayed.    You know the saying: “The show must go on” – and it did! So set your dial Tivo to catch KTLA Morning News [...]

KTLA “I Do Redo”: Honeymoon

The last piece of Wedding Wire & KTLA’s “I Do Redo” puzzle: the honeymoon!!  Pleasant Holidays has arranged three gorgeous Hawaiin resorts as options – which one will Jayanne & Perry get to enjoy?  Go online and vote!!!   If you missed the segment this morning, watch the clip below, then go online and vote! Thanks [...]

Brunch Cocktails featured on KTLA

We presented three refreshing brunch cocktails on the KTLA Morning News this morning for the “I Do Redo” Contest (be sure to vote for your favorite menu!) and we wanted to share the recipes for you to try at your summer gatherings. Designed for a ‘before noon’ menu, feel free to experiment and fine tune [...]

KTLA “I Do Redo”: Cuisine by Ebell

“Food, glorious food!”  We voted on gowns and on flowers earlier this week, now its time to talk MENU!  The Ebell of Los Angeles’ Executive Chef Louis Pechan presented three extraordinary menu concepts, each coordinated with its own uniquely designed Specialty Cocktail.  And YOU get to pick the one you like best for Jayanne & [...]