Posted in Cuisine & Cocktails, Ebell Club Events, Holiday, for the bride, things to do!, tagged big band on new years, champagne cocktail recipes, cocktail recipe, cocktails, Cool Finds, Ebell Club Event, Ebell of Los Angeles, Event Elements, executive chef louis pechan, for the bride, holiday party, Johnny Vana Big Band Alumni, los angeles new year's eve, Los Angeles weddings, new year's eve celebration, new year's eve cocktails, new year's eve swing dance, places to go, signature cocktail, things to do on new year's eve on December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
No other holiday begs for champagne like New Year’s Eve. While not everyone is a big fan of the bubbly wine, it can make for delicious and festive cocktails. Here’s a few to try when you ring in the new year.
The French 75 from The Intoxicologist at examiner.com
3/4 oz Bombay Sapphire
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon [...]
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Posted in Holiday, tagged happy holidays! on December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“…May the calendar keep bringing Happy Holidays to you…!
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“Its the most wonderful time of the year…!” Doesn’t seem to matter what trials and tribulations have recently (or presently) arisen, there is something about the season that soothes my soul…
The music: The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole… Marshmallow World by Johnny Mathis… Merry Christmas Darling by The Carpenters… What Are You Doing New [...]
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Posted in Cool Finds, Cuisine & Cocktails, Holiday, tagged cocktail recipe, cocktails, Cool Finds, cranberry cocktail, Event Elements, holiday cocktail recipes, holiday party, signature cocktail, spice cake martini, the intoxicologist, winter sangria on December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m going to share a secret with you – my go-to source for cocktail recipes and ideas. Cheri Loughlin is The Intoxicologist and she has quite the collection of cocktail recipes and suggestions for any occasion. Here are a couple of my favorites, perfect for holiday cheer:
Mrs. Claus Spice Cake Martini
1.5 oz Van Gogh Espresso [...]
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Posted in Cool Finds, Holiday, places to go, things to do!, tagged Charles Phoenix, Cool Finds, Egyptian theatre, histotainer Charles Phoenix, holiday entertainment, holiday party, Hollywood, kodachrome slides, Los Angeles history, mid-century lifestyle, places to go, retro, retro holiday slide show, things to do!, trendy, vintage slides on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Charles Phoenix, “The King of Retro”, returns to Hollywood with his annual Holiday Vintage Slideshow. If you haven’t seen one of Phoenix’s slideshows, this is the one not to miss. What started out as a curiosity purchase of a slideshow projector and a set of someone’s vacation slides has turned into the definitive collection of [...]
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Posted in Celebrity, Event Planner, Holiday, Recommended Vendor, Unique, tagged 9 great holiday entertaining ideas, Event Elements, holiday entertaining on a budget, holiday party, marley majcher, the party goddess, things to do!, trendy on December 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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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Posted in Holiday on December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To our friends celebrating The Festival of Lights, Happy Hanukkah!
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Posted in Cool Finds, Ebell Club Events, Holiday, Special Events, places to go, things to do!, tagged black tie event, Cool Finds, Ebell Club Event, Ebell Club Events, executive chef louis pechan, historic location, Johnny Vana Big Band Alumni, los angeles new year's eve, new year's eve celebration, new year's eve swing dance, ring in 2010, Seen at the Ebell, Special Events, tagged big band on new years, the ebell of los angeles women's club, things to do on new year's eve, things to do!, Wilshire Ebell on December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What are YOU doing New Year’s Eve??
The Ebell of Los Angeles opens its historic clubhouse on 4400 Wilshire Boulevard to ring in 2010.
Hors d’oeuvres and an elegant prix fixe dinner by Executive Chef Louis Pechan
Dancing to the Music of Johnny Vana’s Big Band Alumni
Dessert buffet and coffee bar
Champagne toast at midnight
Tickets are $150 per person [...]
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Posted in Ebell Club Events, Holiday, Seen at the Ebell, things to do!, tagged annual supper with santa, Bob Baker Marionettes, Ebell Club Event, Ebell history, Ebell of Los Angeles, Ebell President Kelley Nelson, executive chef louis pechan, holiday party, holiday things to do in Los Angeles, kid's holiday party, places to go, things to do! on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Here Comes Santa Claus!!”
Santa is returning to The Ebell of Los Angeles for his annual festive dinner with children of all ages!!
Come join us (and bring the kids!) as we enjoy performance by the legendary Bob Baker Marionettes, balloon animals, stocking stuffers, a delicious holiday buffet presented by our Executive Chef Louis Pechan, and [...]
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As we round the corner into the final month of 2009, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a moment to give thanks. It was a year that had our communities fighting for financial stability in our country – the whole world, in fact. Unemployment is high, personal economies are taxed by job loss or reduced [...]
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