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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Ebell on New Year’s Eve
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 [...]
All Aboard! Vintage Train Experience
Posted in Cool Finds, Melissa's Musings, Unique, places to go, things to do!, tagged Conductor Bill Hatrick, Cool Finds, historic re-enactment, Los Angeles history, los angeles union station, Melissa Allen, pearl harbor day troop train, places to go, restored 1940s streamliner train car, retro, the overland trail, things to do!, unique wedding idea, vintage train car, WWII on December 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“All Aboard!”
I’m always looking for fun and unique things to do, and Los Angeles has plenty to offer. I had the honor recently of performing with a swing trio on board a vintage railcar and came to discover a whole new slate of “things to do” and one of them is coming up this month!
The [...]
Pink’s: Hollywood Legend Turns 70!
Posted in Celebrity, Cuisine & Cocktails, Fundraiser, Historical, Melissa's Musings, places to go, things to do!, tagged Celebrity, charity, Cool Finds, hollywood landmark, legendary pink's hot dogs, los angeles fundraiser event, Los Angeles history, pink's hollywood, pink's hot dog stand, places to go, things to do! on November 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
The Radio Show at Ebell Fine Arts Auditorium
Posted in Cool Finds, Ebell Club Events, places to go, things to do!, tagged Ebell of Los Angeles, Jerry Williams, little theatre, Los Angeles theatre, non-profit theatre company, old fashioned radio show, plays411, the Radio Show, The Society Players on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear when radio, the Theater of the Mind, was America’s primary home entertainment.
The Society Players present an evening of nostalgia, fun and surprises! The Players, with Sean Smith and special professional guests, will re-create a variety of radio dramas, soap operas, kids shows and comedy performed [...]
Save the Date: New Year’s Eve at The Ebell
Posted in Ebell Club Events, Seen at the Ebell, Special Events, places to go, things to do!, tagged big band on new years, black tie event, Cool Finds, historic location, los angeles new year's eve, new year's eve celebration, new year's eve swing dance, ring in 2010, things to do on new year's eve, things to do! on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Is it too early to start making plans for the holidays?
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 [...]
Wedding Planning Workshop with Wedding Jeannie
Posted in Cool Finds, Event Planner, Recommended Vendor, Wedding Planning Tips, for the bride, places to go, things to do!, tagged Wedding Jeannie, bridal gowns, jeannie ward, bridal workshop, wedding planning workshop, free event, free workshop, photography workshop, choosing the perfect weddding venue, Melissa Allen, Alina Pizzano Bridal, bridal salon, brian alexander photography, Brian Dreisbach on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We are very excited to hear about Wedding Planner Jeannie Ward’s newest venture. Jeannie worked closely with the Ebell recently during KTLA & Wedding Wires “I Do Redo” Contest as well as the Your Wedding Day Magazine Issue Release & Industry Party, and we will be collaborating again in her new Couture Bride Workshops!
In conjunction [...]
KTLA “I Do Redo”: Honeymoon
Posted in Filming, Video Reel, for the bride, places to go, tagged hawaii, honeymoon, I Do Redo contest, KTLA contest, Los Angeles weddings, pleasant holidays, showcase event, travel agent, wedding contest, wedding industry, wedding professionals on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 to [...]
KTLA’s “I Do Redo” at The Ebell…!
Posted in Cool Finds, Event Planner, Filming, Recommended Vendor, Seen at the Ebell, Weddings, places to go, tagged Cool Finds, Event Elements, filming location, for the bride, I Do Redo contest, KTLA contest, los angeles wedding, Los Angeles weddings, media, reception location, showcase event, trendy, unique wedding idea, vintage wedding location, wedding contest, wedding industry, wedding location, wedding professionals, wedding theme on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
KTLA and WeddingWire are giving one lucky couple a second chance at the perfect wedding with the I Do Redo Contest!!
Go to KTLA.com to upload a video clip of your nightmare in action, or just submit a clip telling your wedding disaster story, and you could win a complete wedding redo at The Ebell of [...]
LA Marathon on Memorial Monday
Posted in Melissa's Musings, places to go, things to do!, tagged Downtown Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Koreatown, LA Marathon, Los Angeles, marathon route, Memorial day weekend, places to go, things to do! on May 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Don’t forget: the annual Los Angeles Marathon is this Monday, so be aware of the route if you are in Los Angeles and Hollywood. And if you can, pull up a curb and cheer on participants!!





