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Medieval Exhibit at J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles California

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:36 +0000

Medieval Exhibit at J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles California

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

The J. Paul Getty Museum is hosting an exhibit on loan from the Cleveland Musuem of Art until January 20. The exhibit is part of one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of early Christian, Byzantine, and medieval European art in the world. It includes rare examples of decorative works of gold and silver, armor, carved ivories, enamels, sculpture, paintings, and illuminated manuscripts from the third through the 16th centuries.

J. Paul Getty Museum
Neighborhood: Brentwood
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, Ca 90049
310-440-6810

The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles houses pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. A small selection of Greek and Roman antiquities can be seen in the Classical Connections gallery in the North Pavilion.

Admission
Admission to the Getty Center is FREEâ€”no tickets or reservations required for general admission. Parking is $8.

Museum Hours:
Tuesdayâ€“Thursday and Sunday
10:00 a.m.â€“6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m.â€“9:00 p.m.
Closed Monday and on January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and December 25.

Getting There:
Parking – There is Parking On Site and Paid Lot. Parking is $8.
Public Transportation – Metro Rapid Line 761 or call (800) COMMUTE

Garden Terrace Cafe
Smaller cafe offering coffee, lunch, and snacks in an outdoor setting overlooking the Central Garden.

Hours
Tuesdayâ€“Thursday: 10:30 a.m.â€“5:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m.â€“8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.â€“8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00â€“5:30 p.m.

Restaurant at the Getty Center

Neighborhood: Brentwood
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, Ca 90049
310-440-6810

The Restaurant at the Getty Center is located atop the hills surrounding Brentwood offering a magnificient view of the Los Angeles Skyline. The Restaurant at the Getty Center is inside the Getty Center museum complex. Classic California-Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of class. The perfect place to enjoy the views and get away from the crowds.

Lunch Hours
Tuesdayâ€“Saturday: 11:30 a.m.â€“2:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.â€“3:00 p.m.
Dinner Hours
Friday and Saturday: 5:00â€“9:00 p.m.

Reservations are recommended. Call (310) 440-6810. Limited same-day reservations may be available at the door or at the Museum Information Desk.

Michael Jackson moves back to Los Angeles

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:36 +0000

Michael Jackson moves back to Los Angeles

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Michael Jackson has signed a year lease on a $38 million mansion in an exclusive area of Bel Air. The rent is $100,000 a month. The home gated, French chateau-style home has 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and a private screening room. The property also includes with a guest house, swimming pool and gardens.

Michael Jackson spokesman Tohme Tohme told the media that the King of Pop is moving back to California with his three children to be closer to “where all the action (in the entertainment industry) is”. He added that “the second half (of Jackson’s career) will be better than the first.”

Kado Sushi Restaurant

Linda Tong — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:34 +0000

Kado Sushi Restaurant

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Yes indeed, I took another visit to Farmers Market the day after Christmas. I had some cash to use from a present I recieved. So I had the time and cash to splurge on myself. After browsing the stores like, Victorias Secret, Barnes and Noble, Bath & Body Works, Crate & Barrel, Bannana Republic, Apple Store and Table La Sur at The Grove. One could only imagine how hungry one can get after the long day of shopping.

There is a restaurant in Farmers Market I always wanted to try out. The name of it is Kado -Ssushi – Teppan Lounge. It’s on the more pricier side. But I thought what the hey, it’s Christmas time and I had a little cash left over. Well, it so happens that on the way up the stairs a Kado Hostess was passing out flyers on their specials. Which was a $20.00 all you can eat sushi bar. the special runs till February 15, 2008. Much better than paying the typical $4.00 – $8.00 per plate of sushi. and I wanted to try different kinds and didn’t want to be limited to one to three dishes to try. So I opted for the all you can eat. the hours to for the all you can eat sushi is from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

I got there roughly around 2:30 pm with my daughter and a family friend. There were a few patrons there and was not overly busy. Once we walked through the front door we got a big greeting from the sushi chefs who shout out their way of welcoming you in Japanese.(mind you there were four of them). Once we sat down and the waitress handing me the drink list(which i bypassed and choose to have water). Chopsticks and a dish of fresh wasabi(green of course) and gari – fresh pickeled ginger were set to the side. A placemat of pictures of the different types of sushi was at my table setting so I can identify them on the conveyor belt. Kado primarily serves futomaki, hosomaki and uramaki styled sushi.

The first dish I picked was of course was the freshly cooked soybean. I love seeding the pods for the delicate soy bean. And it’s a good thing to have a friends with you. whatever you may not care for, you may share with your friends. We chose these types of sushi off of the conveyor belt:
temaki – spicy tuna rolls
california rolls – crab and avocado
himachi – yellow tail
hotato – scallops
sake – salmon
amaebi – sweet shrimp
eel
edamame – soybeans

So make a visit to Kado – Sushi – Teppan Lounge in the next few weeks to take advantage of the special pricing on their all you can eat sushi. The pricing, ambience and excellent tasting sushi is well worth it.

Olvera Street, Los Angeles

Linda Tong — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:33 +0000

Olvera Street, Los Angeles

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Many Angeleno’s consider Olvera Street as a center for Hispanic/Mexican history. Olvera Street boarders between downtown Los Angeles and the Los Angeles river(East Los). And South of the street is the historic Union Station, a major mass transit station for Los Angeles. North of Olver Street is Fort Moore. LA holds an annual July 4th celebration. Which includes antique cannons. To the North East is the historic Chinatown. And further North East is the famous Dodger Stadium. So you may see that it is centrally located amidst much LA activity and is not to hard to find.

Olvera Street dates back as early as 1877. The street is named after Augustin Olvera. The first LA County Judge. He also owned a house at the end of the street as well. Within the street is the Avila Adobe House(built 1818) which still stands. Francisco Avila was one of LA’s first mayors. You may visit the Avila Adobe, roughly between the hours of 10AM – 4PM. Admission is free. Olvera Street also housed many Olympians during the 1932 which was hosted in Los Angeles. Many famous and important people would visit or frequent the street. Such as: Ronald Reagan, Charlie Chaplin, King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Selma Hayak, Penelope Cruz, Ceasar Chavez, Oscar de La Hoya as well as many others.

In between touring the street and the Avila Adobe you can find some restaurants and sidewalk cafes to eat at. Many of the plates range between $4.00 – $15.00. You may be so lucky to hear live Mexican Folk to Mariachi music. Each group has anywhere between one to five singing and playing accordias and acoustical guitars.

At the end of Olvera Street is the plaza. One may be entertained by Aztec dancers and Peruvian music. During Cinco de Mayo(May 5th) there is always a festival that last 3 days. With pinatas, food, Mariachi music and more. The Plaza also has another festival Mid September in remembrace of Mexicos Independance from Spain, You may also find one of many other Olvera Street festivals. Anything from the Blessing of the Animals, Dia de Los Muetros(day of the dead is around Halloween), to the Annual celebration of the founding of Los Angeles(In 2008 it will be 226 years old). And the mural of the Blessing of the Animals was done by an Angeleno by the name of Leo Politi. The mural can be found on the Biscailuz Building in El Pueblo which is at the end of Olvera Street, across the street from the plaza. Politi was an artist as well as an author.

Top 5 Los Angeles Reality TV Locations

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:31 +0000

Top 5 Los Angeles Reality TV Locations

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Living in LA requires a dose of reality. How about spending the day getting some Los Angeles style reality?

Jonathan Salon Beverly Hills on â€œBlow Outâ€ is the place to get a new Beverly Hills look. You want to catch a bite to eat? Melâ€™s Drive In on â€œThe Surreal Lifeâ€ is the place. â€œWhatchoo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?â€ Gary Coleman and Vanilla Ice have worked at this legendary diner for the day. How about passing by the Playboy Mansion? Playboy Mansion on â€œThe Girls Next Doorâ€ is the place to catch a glimpse of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his beautiful bunnies.

In the evening, The Laugh Factory on â€œWork Outâ€ and Cabana Club will entertain you. The Cabana revives Hollywood glamor and has been featured on â€œThe Real Housewives of Orange Countyâ€. The Cabana Club has a hidden-oasis patio with palm trees, cabanas, waterfalls and a shallow pool.

Jonathan Salon Beverly Hills
Address: 9681 Wilshire Blvd.
Cross Street: Bedford Dr.
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
Phone: (310) 273-9999

Mel’s Drive-In
Address: 8585 Sunset Blvd.
Cross Street: La Cienega Blvd.
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Phone: (310) 854-7200
Hours: Open 24 hours daily

The Laugh Factory
Address: 8001 Sunset Blvd.
Cross Street: Crescent Hghts.
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Phone: (323) 656-1336
Hours: Show times vary

Playboy Mansion
Address: 10236 Charing Cross Rd.
Cross Street: Sunset Blvd.
Neighborhood: West LA & S. Robertson

Cabana Club
Address: 1439 N. Ivar Ave.
Cross Street: Sunset Blvd.
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Phone: (323) 463-0005
Hours: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-2am

Writer’s Strike. Is it really over?

Linda Tong — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:30 +0000

Writer’s Strike. Is it really over?

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

It is being said in the media that the writer’s strike maybe soon over. So that many of the more popular shows may actually end on their regular timeline, which is in May, 2008. So if you are a fan of Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, Lost as well others, may see the finale’s in the annual Television May Sweeps. You know, gotta get them ratings in to bring in more money/revenue from advertising from commercials. Gotta spread, the buck as well as the wealth. Ok so maybe some love.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since, November 5, 2007. The current strike of the 2007 -2008 season has been going on for 13 weeks and 4 days as of February 8, 2008. And it is estimated that the strike has cost the economy in the ball park figure of $1 Billion dollars to date. There are over 12,000 writers who have joined the strike. And as side note the WGA has contract negotiations every 3 years.

The last writers strike was in 1988. Lasting 21 weeks and 6 days. And costing the economy about $500 million dollars(about $870 million in 2007 money).

Once the strike has been settled, only a few shows will remain. Many of them either cancelled permanently or to be picked up next season. So many disappointments to many of the viewers of many television shows. A handful will be picked up for next season while others have either been axed or doom is looming over. Many of the shows have aired their remaining written shows that were written and filmed prior to the November 5, strike. Here is a list of shows that have a few remaining weeks to be seen before the end of the season.

The writers strike is against, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents 397 American film and television producers. Some of the most influential companies out of the AMPTP are: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(MGM), NBC Universal, News Corp/Fox, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Walt Disney Company, and Warner Brothers.

Of course one of the many reasons to the writers strike is the residuals due them from DVD sales. Some of the other reasons due to the strike is union jurisdiction over animation and reality tv show writers. And of course last, but not least compensation from usage of the writers work being used via the internet. Such as through Youtube or other such internet outlets.

The major part of the strike maybe resolved, but with a few strings still needing to be tied up on the smaller issues between the AMPTP and the WGA. So keep your fingers crossed that the WGA can get the 12,000+ writers back to work. And for all of America’s favorite shows to get back on the tube/tv.

Los Angeles Chiropractor, Unconventional Approach to Pain Relief

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:29 +0000

Los Angeles Chiropractor, Unconventional Approach to Pain Relief

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Have you made your 2009 New Year’s resolutions? How about improving your overall health? Los Angeles Chiropractor and Author Dr. Nicolas Campos offer you an “Unconventional Approach” to absolute pain relief. Dr. Nicolas Campos and his staff at the West Hollywood Healing Arts Center offer a truly unique approach of combining health education with treatment.

Also known as “The West Hollywood Chiropractor”, Dr. Campos is the author of “The Six Keys to Optimal Health” that was published in March of 2008. “. Dr. Campos helps people get out of pain and living their lives to their fullest. His practice focuses on pain relief, biomechanical function restoration, and rehabilitation.” Clients are treated with a full workup of their nutritional panel right on site in the office. . First, a blood test with a nurse practitioner is done to provide the doctor with information about what vitamins and minerals are deficient in the patient. Dr. Nick Campos states that “We provide clients with a program based on what their nutrient panel is and what it is lacking.”

Dr. Campos and the West Hollywood Healing Art Center staff also analyze and treat the feet. The feet are and a central part of the body’s biomechanics. At the West Hollywood Healing Art Center cast molds are made of the feet custom orthotics are created. To help with weight distribution, patients wear them inside of their shoes.

You can call Dr. Campos and the West Hollywood Healing Art Center for a consultation at 323-651-2464.

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Misa Campo Appearing @ LAX Hollywood May 16th, 2009

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:29 +0000

Misa Campo Appearing @ LAX Hollywood May 16th, 2009

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Misa Campo is scheduled to appear on May 16th 2009 @ LAX Hollywood — USUALSUSPECTS presents Traffic. The hottest Saturday Night Jam with Hip Hop, R&B, Top 40, Club Classics with DJ Element and hosted by Toe-Knee.

LAX Hollywood
1714 N. Las Palmas Ave
Hollywood, CA
Additional Info Contact: guestlist@usualsuspectsla.com/
For upcoming events, photos and more visit http://www.usualsuspectsla.com/

Misa Campo is an exotic Filipino-Dutch model. She is 5″6′, quite tall and she has perfect measurements — 34C-24-34. The 2009 Edition of AskMen’s Top 99 ranks Misa Campo #32 top women of 2009. No doubt. She is an up and coming sex symbol that you should check out at her official myspace page.

Calender doesn’t work? Misa Campo is appearing in: San Diego @ Heat July 27th, Seattle @ Hot Imports Nights August 4th, Chicago @ Hot Imports Nights August 11th, HAWAII August 23rd thru August 26th.

Courtesy: Misacampo.us

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Strong Winds for Los Angeles New Year’s Eve and Day

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:28 +0000

Strong Winds for Los Angeles New Year’s Eve and Day

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

A red flag warning to indicate a high risk of wildfire was issued by the National Weather Service.

Th red flag warning will be in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from noon Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. Monday and expire at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Clarita and other wind-prone areas can expect 60 mph wind gusts and “fire weather” in Tuesday’s predawn hours, the Weather Service predicted. The Weather Service also predicts wins speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour for Inland valleys.

The winds are forecasted to also strike the mountains near Malibu and north and northeast of Los Angeles. The San Diego, California forecast office said most areas south of Los Angeles can expect wind gusts of 35 mph. San Diego and Riverside counties are predictated to see gusts of 70 mph in wind-prone areas on New Year’s Day.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Bel-Air house for sale for $8.5 million

jon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:04:28 +0000

Jennifer Lopez’s Bel-Air house for sale for $8.5 million

Post from: Los Angeles Blog

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have listed their Bel-Air estate with Sotheby’s International Realty. The French Farmhouse style residence (pictured below) is located at 487 St. Pierre Road, Bel-Air, CA 90077. The estate has an authentic European ambiance with four bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms in 7,357 square feet of living space. The walled and gated home on 3/4 acre in Bel Air includes a detached guest house, a pool and pool house.

Jennifer Lopez was named by Forbes magazine as the richest Latin American in Hollywood. She film credits include The Governess (2009), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Anaconda (1997),and Selena (1997). Jennifer Lopez has sold more than 48 million records worldwide.

The listing is here.

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