Begin the new year with one of the biggest art shows all year! The L.A. Art Show features 150,000 square feet of exhibition space of gorgeous art. Last year close to 70,000 people attended the show. This is the perfect show to get inspired, see the latest trends and meet some of today’s art industry movers and shakers. Over 10 countries, 90 galleries, and 20,000 works of art will be represented. This is a must for all artists and people who love art. Check out the yelp reviews.
This is one of the best times of the year because great movies debut during the holidays. Here’s two new comedies that look super fun. SING is the story of a koala who produces a singing competition in the hopes of saving his failing theatre. This animated story features the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and more. WHY HIM stars Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston as a protective dad when he meets his daughter’s more than ecentric boyfriend played by James Franco. The movie theatre closest to NoHo Senior Art Colony is Laemmle NoHo 7. Still in the area and close by are Cinemark NoHo Theatre and Regency Valley 6 Plaza.
Pick up fresh supplies for a delicious, home-cooked holiday dinner at the North Hollywood Arts District Farmers Market. The atmosphere is friendly and perfect for all ages. It runs from 10AM-3PM On December 24. Enjoy a wide variety of locally grown and organic produce, baked goods, nuts, ethnic foods, cheeses, juices, as well as handcrafted and artsy gift items for you last minute shoppers. This is the arts district after all! This unique market is located at 5300 Bakman Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601 and takes place every Saturday. Check out the reviews on yelp.Image courtesy of NH Patch.
Looking for an eclectic and trendy mix of delicious food, creative shopping, and pop-up excellence? Look no more. Smorgasburg is an increasingly popular event which features food vendors, cool pop-up booths, fun events, and much more. It takes place in downtown Los Angeles at the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market. Hours are 10AM-4PM. It has been getting rave reviews and is part of the ROW DTLA development to revitalize the city with over 30 acres of historic buildings.
Now though January 2, 2017, enjoy an entire exhibit featuring the work of CARtoons magazine at LACMA. Published from 1951 through 1991, this popular magazine produced right here in Los Angeles, featured everything automotive and was “the only humor magazine in the world for the lovers and owners of cars.” There were stories about hot-rods, drag racing, muscle cars, makes and models from Chevys and Mustangs to Corvettes, and even imaginary and fantastic vehicles. If you love cars, humor, hand lettering, and original art, this LACMA show is for you. If you’re looking for even more car culture and appreciation, check out the acclaimed Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A.
Get in the holiday spirit with some adorable furry friends at the Los Angeles Zoo’s Reindeer Romp! Visit actual reindeer at their Reindeer Village from 10AM-4PM every day except Christmas day. Weekends are the perfect time to pay a visit because lots of fun activities are happening including magic, music and hilarity with Swazzle’s Holiday Extravaganza Puppet Show, ice carving demonstrations courtesy of Troubled Ice (Saturdays), holiday songs from The Beverly Belles (Sundays), craft station with make-your-own antlers and letters to Santa, reindeer keeper talks, holiday presents for the animals, and photos with Santa (for an additional fee.)
Tis the season to be creative as well as festive! We found a bunch of wonderful ideas online and wanted to share them with you. Crafting is fun and a nice way to spend quality time together with grandkids or friends. Country Living has fun DIY projects to make this season even brighter. Good Housekeeping has lots of inspiration for holiday wreaths, tree décor, table decorations and more. HGTV has tons of ideas to give your holidays a crafty feel. Of course, we couldn’t leave out Martha Stewart’s ideas.
Enjoy Broadway right here in So Cal! The El Portal Theatre is featuring “The Big Fat Christmas Show” — a must see holiday event benefitting The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. This all singing and all dancing show with the largest cast of Broadway performers ever assembled in Los Angeles promises to keep you entertained with stars from Broadway, TV and film. It takes place on December 1-2. If you’re looking for something more active, try iceskating at Pershing Squareor LA Kings Holiday Ice!
A time-honored holiday tradition is the very popular Hollywood Christmas Parade! This year’s Grand Marshal is the one and only Olivia Newton-John! Other celebrities joining in the holiday fun are the Hulk himself Lou Ferrigno, soap opera queen Diedre Hall, Hollywood legend Robert Wagner, Comedian Bill Engval, Broadcaster Larry King, actor Louis Gossett Jr., Mickey Mouse, and more. There will be marching bands, equestrians, parade floats, carolers and best of all, Santa himself.
Enjoy a festive and welcoming Thanksgiving Dinner at the First Baptist Church of North Hollywood. Thisfree event takes place on Thursday, November 24 between noon and 2pm. This annual event is a 20 year tradition and features home cooked, delicious Thanksgiving food. This event is for those in need as well as those who want to give thanks. Everyone is welcome. This is a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving. If you’d like to help for an hour or however much or little time you have available, contact us: 818 763 4356; firstbaptistnoho@sbcglobal.net. Set-up starts around 9am. First Baptist Church is located at 11210 Otsego Street, North Hollywood. On behalf of everyone at Noho Senior Arts Colony, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Looking for inspiration or to do some early holiday shopping? Check out Designer Conthis weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center. This super fun event features over 350 vendors, art & custom shows, live demonstrations, and more. Discover collectible toys, designer goods, and lots of pop art. Check out the YELPreviews.
Revisit tried and true movies accompanied by a live orchestra! At the beautiful Walk Disney Concert Hall, enjoy this unique movie going experience. Rebel Without A Cause starring James Dean and Natalie Wood will be presented on November 17. On The Waterfront starring Marlon Brando will be shown on November 18. And last but not least, the iconic film Casablanca will be presented on November 20. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is known for its stunning architecture created by acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. Whether you take your bestie or looking for a perfect date night event, each cinematic/orchestral presentation is sure to entertain everyone.
Take a trip down memory lane at an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sunset Strip. WeHo Arts, and the city of West Hollywood are is commemorating with a series of events and exhibits as part of a program called ‘There’s Something Happening Here.’ This exhibit of photographs by Henry Diltz is also titled “There’s Something Happening Here…” and features many of the musicians and performers that were integral to the music scene of the Sunset Strip in the late 60s and 70s. His talk will recall personal anecdotes about the subjects of his photographs. The exhibit will be on view during regular operating hours from October 19, 2016 through May 3, 2017 at the WeHo Arts Gallery Space at the West Hollywood Library. If you’re looking to read up more on the subject, check out these books.
Celebrate and honor veterans on Veteran’s Day November 11, 2016. The San Fernando Valley’s Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11am on Mission Blvd. and Laurel Canyon Blvd. in the City of Mission Hills. It will honor those past and present who have given our country freedom and security. Enjoy festive marching bands, special wartime dedications, and camaraderie. Check out additional Veteran’s Day events in the Los Angeles area. To find out more about “The Greatest Generation,” check out Tom Brokaw’s best selling book. Also, if you have grandkids, here are some books that will help them learn about veterans and heroes. Thank you to everyone who has served or continues to serve our country!
There’s no shortage of amazing independent films to view this year. The Los Angeles Red Nation Film Festival includes important films that break the walls of racism and stereotypes with true Native American voices, purpose and insight. These film makers are creating new awareness as well as wonderful art intended to introduce them to a global audience. The Festival runs from November 11-21. It l includes Star-Studded Red is Green Carpet Events, ‘NATIVE FILM MARKET-Indigenous Filmmaker Showcase’, Red Nation Conversation Forum, Native Youth Matter Film Series, #NODAPL Indigenous Women’s Climate Change March, Native Women In Film & Television, LGBT Two-Spirited Film Series, Indigenous Film Series, and concluding November 21st RNCI Red Nation Awards™, broadcast LIVE on Red Nation Television Network The World Is Watching Native is Here (reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries). This festival was founded in 2003 by Award Winner filmmaker and a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Joanelle Romero.
Enjoy classic theatre at USC’s School of Dramatic Arts production of Romeo and Juliet. This signature Shakespeare play features the story of feuding families, true love, passion, and ultimately, fate. The event takes place at the Bing Theatre located at 3500 Watt Way in Los Angeles. Performances run from November 3-6. Get tickets here. If you’re looking for more Shakespeare, the new HBO show WESTWORLD often quotes him in their episodes.
If you love pop art, you have to check out the Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at Skirball in Los Angeles. Lichtenstein is one of the pop art pioneers combining primary color palettes, graphic design influenced art and the emotional angst of love and life.
Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A.explores how the artist, a vanguard of the Pop Art movement buoyed by a renaissance in printmaking, made fine art accessible to the American public in ways that had not been achieved before.
The exhibition also highlights Lichtenstein’s longtime collaboration with Stanley Grinstein and Sidney Felsen, cofounders of the prominent Los Angeles artists’ workshop Gemini G.E.L. Their groundbreaking printing house played a formative role in shaping the Los Angeles art scene and helped transform the city into a global center for printmaking and Pop Art.
The Skirball has transformed one of its galleries into an interactive space where visitors can step into Lichtenstein’s reimagination of Vincent van Gogh’s Bedroom at Arles, brought to life in three-dimensional form.
One of the most colorful and cool Fall celebrations is Dia de los Muertos. Hollywood Forever Cemetery is having its annual dia de los muertos festival on its grounds on Saturday, October 29. This festival honors those who have passed on in the most celebratory and creative ways. View over 100 custom altars created by local families to honor their loved ones. There will also be folklorico performances as well as yummy Mexican cuisine. The vibrant colors and unique designs are very creative and inspiring. Hollywood Forever Cemetery also hosts special screenings of movies throughout the year. It’s one of the most popular places in LA. Visitors come from all over the world year-round to pay respects to Johnny Ramone, Cecil B. DeMille, Jayne Mansfield, Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, and hundreds more of Hollywood’s greatest stars.
Try something different for Thanksgiving this year by participating in the downtown Los Angeles Turkey Trot. Register today!This popular 5- and 10K offers up a route to enjoy the historic streets of LA. Many runners sport their very own turkey attire to add to the fun. Bring the grandkids because there will be a Widdle Wobble part of the event for them too. Children ages 2-12 can enjoy a post-run festival in front of Los Angeles City Hall. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit the Midnight Mission.
