BY KAREN YOUNG FROM THE MDF HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS FILES: THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON CLICK BELOW: The MDF Guide to Festive Holiday Lights and Boat Parades The MDF Guide to Outdoor Ice Skating Across Los Angeles Shop Local: The MDF … [Read more...]
This Weekend: Theater, Movies and Music Highlight
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August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG THURSDAY-SUNDAY Marilyn: Forever Blonde: This limited run through Sunday at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood is about what might have been Marilyn Monroe's last chance to tell her story in her own words. Starring … [Read more...]
This Weekend: Jewelry Reception, Furniture Sale, Dancing, Films, Music and Eats
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July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG FRIDAY No Roses Gallery: Come by this Sherman Oaks artisan jewelry boutique for a special wine and artist's reception tonight from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. with Kit Carson, known as the “Wildest Jewelry Engraver in the West.” His … [Read more...]
THIS WEEKEND: Shopping, Hiking, Music, Culture, Vintage and More
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January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Women Hold Up Half the Sky: This special exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center is inspired by the critically acclaimed book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl … [Read more...]
This Weekend: Holiday Fun Across the 818
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December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The Encino/Tarzana Branch Library Pop-up Shop: Straight from downtown to the 818 on December 9 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday December 10 from 10 a.m-5:30 p.m., the Library Store offers a carefully curated collection of fun and … [Read more...]
This Weekend: Animal Adoptions, Artisan Gift Shopping, Food Trucks, Sales, Living History, Music and More
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November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Turn the Clocks Back: Daylight saving ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m. Turn your clocks back on Saturday night and you'll get to sleep in an extra hour. Citywide Shelter Animal Adoptions: Today through Sunday, 20 animal … [Read more...]
This Weekend: What To Do In and Around the 818
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September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Northridge Outdoor Cinema Fest: It's the last weekend of the summer for this traveling outdoor festival. Be there this Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy six food trucks, live music from Get Back Loretta, shorts from Funny or Die … [Read more...]
This Weekend: End of Summer Concerts, Vintage Glamour, Star Wars and Local Politico Events
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August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
COMPILED BY KAREN YOUNG 1940s Vintage Make-up Workshop: Gabriela Hernandez of Besame Cosmetics and Unique Vintage are teaming up in style this Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Gabriela will teach basic techniques for the perfect 40s look. Get … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant Happenings in the San Fernando Valley
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August 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The Slaw Dogs has opened its second location in Woodland Hills and is celebrating with a grand opening party on Thursday, August 25, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. with free samples. This hot dog eatery from Pasadena serves variations of … [Read more...]
Classic Rock Night with Food and Drink at the L.A. Zoo
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July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Rock on, eat well and drink up at "Music in the L.A. Zoo - Classic Rock Night"— a rare opportunity to visit the zoo after hours under the stars this Thursday, July 28 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. This isn't your average zoo trip with the … [Read more...]
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