Music & Dance “JAM”

April is Jazz Appreciation Month.  Since today also happens to be my wedding anniversary and I meet my hubby on the swing dance floor, I thought I’d revisit a post from last JAM. I asked my friends Tami and Erin Stevens from Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association their thoughts on jazz and swing and how it [...]

IMF presents 4th Annual Comedy Celebration

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the International Myeloma Foundation’s 4th Annual Comedy Celebration to The Ebell of Los Angeles & The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Saturday, November 13th! The comedy celebration, benefiting the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund, honors the late actor and raises awareness and funds for the IMF. Hosted by Ray Romano, this year’s [...]

dineLA Restaurant Week is Back!

In these tough economic times, it can be difficult to justify spending your hard earned money on the finer things in life.  Fortunately for us food lovers, there is dineLA Restaurant Week! From October 3-8, and October 10-15, you can pick from over 300 restaurants serving up three-course prix fixe meals.  Lunches range between $16 [...]

Ladies’ Night: Shopping in Magnolia Park

The last Friday of every month, the  fabulous merchants in Magnolia Park (i.e. the fun shops on Magnolia Boulevard between Hollywood Way and Buena Vista Drive) in Burbank host Ladies’ Night!!  From 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. its a store-to-store party filled with goodies, free gifts, fashion shows & prize drawings. Participating in the fun is: [...]

Rhonda Couchigian’s Fine Art Pottery Sale

Who knew our very own Marketing Consultant at The Ebell of Los Angeles, Rhonda Couchigian, had a talent for making pottery?  Rhonda studied ceramic sculpture at the University of Minnesota, but like a lot artists, was forced to compromise her creative endeavors for a more stable career in the Special Events Industry.   The experience [...]

Marilyn Remembered

Are you a huge fan of the late great Marilyn Monroe?  Then you won’t want to miss Marilyn Remembered, An Intimate Look at the Legend, an exhibit featuring the largest collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia ever displayed! Now through August 31st at the Hollywood Museum, this one of a kind exhibit features never seen before [...]

Taste of Larchmont: Aug 23

The Ebell of Los Angeles is located near Larchmont Village, and our neighbors will be hosting the 18th annual Taste of Larchmont. The event will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm on Larchmont Boulevard between 1st Street and Beverly Blvd.  This annual event is a fundraiser for Hope-Net and their [...]

Day Trippin’: Pasadena

I love Pasadena!  I could probably write a ten-part blog series on all the cool and fun things to do and see in that historic town.  But for now, here’s a girls guide to a fun Friday afternoon and evening in Old Town Pasadena.  Gather some girl friends and plot your day! Start at Scarlett [...]

4th of July 2010: 4 tips for fun, 4 for safety

Need some holiday inspiration for the Fourth of July weekend this year?  Southern California has plenty of options, with many cities and local beaches offering fireworks displays and plenty of picnic areas.  Below are some ideas to help you plot your weekend adventures.  But first, in honor of July Fourth, here are four safety tips [...]

Snapshot: Santa Anita Uncorked

The Third Annual Santa Anita Uncorked event recently took place on a warm spring afternoon at the historic Santa Anita Park for a day of wine tasting, cuisine sampling, art show and day at the races, with proceeds from the event supporting Arcadia High School.  What a delightful day it was!  There was more wine [...]