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...]
Majestic Madrid, Spain and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss – Photos
During our vacation to the fascinating city of Madrid, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen and El Escorial. This is a photo gallery of our trip. See also: Granada Seville The Majestic capital of Spain and side trips Madrid is the capital of Spain and is located in the center of the country on the River Manzanares. It's a … [Read more...]
The Disney Concert Hall and Holiday Magic in Grand Park
Downtown Los Angeles may not have snow but it comes alive during the holidays. We went down there the other night to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic and La Chapelle de Quebec perform “Handel’s Messiah” at the Disney Concert Hall. What a treat! It was an amazing performance and a stellar evening. When we go to the Music Center or Disney Concert Hall we take the subway … [Read more...]
The Nethercutt Collection – Vintage Cars and a Mighty Theatre Organ
For the past 15 years, I’ve been attending free theatre organ concerts at the Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar, California several times a year. I was never an organ aficionado until Doug, (my BF and organ nut) started taking me there. I soon began to appreciate the beautiful sounds that are created by those spectacular instruments. The Nethercutt Collection was founded by … [Read more...]
Barbra Streisand Blows Us Away Again at Age 74 in Los Angeles
A while back, my daughter invited me to see Barbra Streisand perform at the Staples Center here in Los Angeles. Of course, I said YES! Emphatically YES! Her company, an investment capital firm, has a VIP box there and they frequently see basketball games, concerts, and other fun stuff. My son, other relatives, and friends of hers have been up there for events, but this was my … [Read more...]
