Los Angeles is a big exciting place to live and my mission is to go on as many walking tours as I can. They’re fun, informative, and a great way to exercise. I wrote about the Boyle Heights Heritage Tour I went on recently and had such a great time I signed up for more tours around the city. One was the LA Arts District Graffiti and Mural Tour by LA Art Tours. When I arrived, … [Read more...]
Boyle Heights Heritage Tour: Urban Charm Where You Least Expect it
I reviewed a play at CASA 0101 Theatre not long ago that took the audience on a theatrical "tour" of Boyle Heights. In the program was a mention of Boyle Heights Heritage Tour given by a Latino Jewish man who calls himself the Barrio Boychik. I love walking tours so I jumped on it and was glad I did. I’ve been to Boyle Heights many times in the last few years. Once was to … [Read more...]
Best Los Angeles Holiday Events and Activities – Who Needs Snow?
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas! Well, not exactly, I like our warm weather here in LA. And, believe it or not, Los Angeles does a fabulous job of celebrating the holidays even when it's 90 degrees outside. I compiled a list of Los Angeles holiday events if you happen to be in the area. They are my favorite places to go to get a dose of the holiday spirit in the City of … [Read more...]
October in Los Angeles is When Goblins and Spirits Come Out to Play
The Los Angeles area goes all out for Halloween and since it’s the home of movies and celebrities, kookiness and fun are on over-drive. Our weather is temperate and as a Los Angeleno, I can tell you that October in Los Angeles is one of the best times to visit. It’s still warm enough to wear summer-like clothes but not so hot it’s stifling. We don’t have to worry about snow or … [Read more...]
An Afternoon at the Getty Center – and a 60 plus Birthday Scavenger Hunt
My friend Laura invited me to her 60th birthday party at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. I always love having an excuse to go up there so of course, I said yes. We were supposed to meet in the lobby of the main museum at 4 pm and then go on a Scavenger Hunt. The party took place on a Saturday, which meant it would be crowded because it’s a prime tourist attraction. … [Read more...]
