Grease in Los Angeles

The film It was originally released to theatres on June 16, 1978. It was filmed at Venice High School in Venice, California. It was released in the U.S. on VHS during the 1980s; the latest VHS release was June 23, 1998 as 20th Anniversary Edition following a theatrical re-release that March. On September 24, 2002, it was released on DVD for the first time. On September 19, 2006, it was re-released on DVD as the Rockin' Rydell Edition, which includes a black Rydell High T-Bird jacket cover or the Target-exclusive Pink Ladies cover.

directed by:
- Randal Kleiser

music:
- Jim Jacobs
- Warren Casey

actors:
- John Travolta
- Olivia Newton-John
- Stockard Channing
- Jeff Conaway
- Eve Arden.

Budge: $6 million
Gross revenue: $394,589,888

Twins in Los Angeles

Twins is a 1988 comedy film, unlikely twins who were separated at birth. The core of the film is the relationship between DeVito's streetwise character and Arnold's ingénu personal. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Hulk Hogan have all revealed in interviews that Schwarzenegger and DeVito were given the option of doing this movie or Suburban Commando. Had DeVito and Schwarzenegger made Suburban Commando, Hulk Hogan and Christopher Lloyd would have made this movie. Only Hogan and DeVito state that Vincent would have been hassled by horse racing bookies instead of loan sharks. The film is marketed with the tagline "Only their mother can tell them apart."

produced and directed by:

- Ivan Reitman

played by:

- Arnold Schwarzenegger

- Danny DeVito)

Budget: $15,000,000

Gross revenue: $111,936,400 (in USA)

Singin' in the Rain in Los Angeles

Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 comedy musical film . It offers a comic depiction of Hollywood's transition from silent films to "talkies".
The movie is frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made, topping the AFI's 100 Years of Musicals list, and ranking fifth in its updated list of the greatest American films in 2007.
This film set in Los Angeles. The budge was, US$2,540,800.

starring:
- Gene Kelly
- Donald O'Connor
- Debbie Reynolds


directed by:
- Kelly Donen
- Stanley Donen

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known as the Brooklyn Dodgers, before moving to Los Angeles before the 1958 season.

web: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival

The World's largest lobster festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features fresh discount Maine lobster meals and plenty of entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests enjoy dancing, parades, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts and tribute bands.

Past performers include Ambrosia, Common Sense, General Public, Great Northern, Jason Mraz, Scissors For Lefty, The Binges, The Ringers, The Young Dubliners, Tristan Prettyman, and Valley Dolls.

September 19, 20, 21 2008




http://www.lobsterfest.com

Festival of books 2009 - Los Angeles

Welcome to the 14th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the country’s largest celebration of the written word.
For one weekend in April, people who love books will gather with people who love to write, publish and sell books. And, there’s nothing like it anywhere.

web: http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/

AFI Fest - Los Angeles

AFI FEST spans 11 days each fall, featuring international films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from the great film masters, nightly special screenings, and red-carpet gala premieres. Each year, AFI FEST presents international competitions of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as regional showcases, as part of its broader World Cinema section.
Since 2000, the consumer audience at AFI FEST has tripled to over 65,000 attendees, the global acquisition of feature films for global distribution has become routine during the event, and over 600 press representatives secured accreditation to the festival with combined media impressions in excess of 1.6 billion worldwide.

web: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2008/att-gi.aspx

The 28th annualsunset junctions street festival - Los Angeles

The 28th annualsunset junctions street festival august 23 & 24, 2008
The biggest celebration of diversity, with three on going stages, games & rides, arts & food, and non-profit outreach.
web: http://www.last.fm/event/535842

The Sweet & Hot Music Festival - Los Angeles

The Sweet & Hot Music Festival, which celebrates its 13 year, at the Los Angeles Marriott Hotel, August 29, 30, 31, September 01, 2008, is considered “The Finest Combination Jazz Party/Festival in the U.S.”
Each Labor Day weekend at the Los Angeles Marriott, the Sweet & Hot Music Festival takes over 4-days of Swing, Be Bop, Big Bands, Dixieland, and Classic American Jazz Music, often in 8 venues at once.

web:http://www.sweethot.org/

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2008: Xin Lu Video Bus Tour

Visual Communications' 2008 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival may have taken place at the luxurious Directors Guild of America, the art-house megaplex Laemmle Sunset 5, and the newly-renovated ImaginAsian Center, but it's also not adverse to alternative forms of exhibition. For instance, John Torres' experimental feature Years When I Was a Child Outside was presented via multiple projectors and featured live musical accompaniment.

web: http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=92160

Raw Arts Festival 2008 - Los Angeles

The Raw Arts Festival has been held annually for the past 4 years in London (twice), Valencia and New York. It has grown each year in size and popularity, and 2008 is proving to be no different.

web: http://www.rawartsfestival.co.uk/

Airport of Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport
Time Zone: PST (GMT -8)
Airport Code: LAX
Tel: +1 310 646-5252
Fax: +1 310 646-1893
Email: infoline@airports.ci.la.ca.us
Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045
Distance from city: 15 miles (25km)

Terminals:
Terminal 1
is for America West, Southwest and US Airways.
Terminal 2
is for Northwest flights plus Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and others.
Terminal 3
serves Alaska, American, Horizon and Midwest Express.
Terminal 4
is the American Airlines terminal.
Terminal 5
is for Aeromexico, American, Delta and other airlines.
Terminal 6
serves Continental and some United Airlines flights.
Terminal 7
is the United Airlines terminal.
Terminal B
The Tom Bradley International Terminal serves most non-US airlines.

Mishima restaurant Los Angeles

Mishima is a cute, friendly, authentic little Japanese noodle joint on Third Street near the Beverly Center, tucked discreetly into a mini-mall but definitely deserving of a visit. (Japanese)

web: http://www.mishima.com/

Los Angeles - City of Angels

Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated an alpha world city and has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million people who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as "Angelenos". (from wikipedia)

Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine Los Angeles

Family owned and operated, Nyala's Ethiopian Cuisine has been around since 1988, smack in the middle of Fairfax Avenue's Ethiopian Row, below Wilshire Boulevard. (Ethiopian)

web: nyala-la.com

Founded Los Angeles

Los Angeles was founded in 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels of Porziuncola). It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States; Mexico retained the territory of Baja California. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. (from wikipedia)

Dolce restaurant Los Angeles

Melrose Avenue may have momentarily lost its reputation as Los Angeles' best shopping enclave to its pricier neighbor, Robertson Boulevard, but it still has Dolce, a warm, cozy Italian restaurant. (Italian)

web: http://www.dolceenoteca.com/

In-n-Out Burger Los Angeles

Before 1948, car-obsessed Californians who wanted to eat in their autos were served by car hops who brought food out to them. (American )

web: www.in-n-out.com

Electric Lotus Los Angeles

The breathtaking interior decor will surprise you as you enter this authentic Indian restaurant. (Pakistani restaurant)

web: electriclotus.com

The Entertainment Capital of the World Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of culture, technology, media, business, and international trade. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. Los Angeles leads the world in producing popular entertainment — such as motion picture, television, internet content, video games and recorded music — which forms the base of its international fame and global status. Therefore, it is also frequently referred to as The Entertainment Capital of the World. (from wikipedia)

El Cholo Restaurant Los Angeles

The best way to describe this Los Angeles mainstay is "old fashioned." It has been at its present location for what seems like a millenium. (Mexican restaurant)
web: http://www.elcholocafe.com/

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena complex is one of the most prestigious and historic sports monuments in America today. The two buildings have operated in tandem since 1959, but the storied history of the Complex dates back to the early 20th Century. The Coliseum and Sports Arena are under the authority of the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission, which was formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act on September 25, 1945. Although this governing body is comprised of representatives from the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and State of California, no taxpayer funds are used to support the facilities. The complex is supported solely by revenue generated from these two facilities.

web: http://www.lacoliseum.com/

Ortolan restaurant Los Angeles

The elegant, chandelier-obsessed French restaurant Ortolan is so dark in certain sections that the wait staff provides guests with mini-flashlights to read the menu. (French restaurant)

web: http://www.ortolanrestaurant.com/

Sofitel Luxury Hotel Los Angeles

Sofitel LA is the city's hottest new destination, with stunning interiors featuring French style and Hollywood glamour. Our Los Angeles hotel accommodations sit on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard, opposite the Beverly Center. Enjoy sleek Los Angeles hotel rooms near world-famous Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, and Sunset Boulevard. New additions to this Los Angeles hotel include SIMON LA by Kerry Simon, STONE ROSE LOUNGE by Rande Gerber, and LeSpa at Sofitel.

web: http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fichehotel/gb/sof/0937/fiche_hotel.shtml

Hyatt regency century plaza Los Angeles

Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, this elegant Los Angeles hotel offers easy access to all the sights of this vibrant city. Set on seven lush acres, with 726 spacious newly renovated guestrooms, world-class spa and fitness center, our Los Angeles luxury hotel is a resort retreat in the midst of the city. Discover why this Century Plaza hotel and spa has been the choice of dignitaries for more than 40 years.

web: http://www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles, California, United States. It is often referred to by its airport code LAX, with the letters usually pronounced individually. LAX is located in southwestern Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Westchester, 16 mi (26 km) from the downtown core.With 61,895,548 passengers in 2007, LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and is served by direct flights to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and The Middle East. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines and a focus city for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport is also an international focus city for Mexicana Airlines, which serves several daily flights from destinations within Mexico.The facility also serves as a base for the United States Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles operating 3 HH-65 Dolphin helicopters. (from wikipedia)

Mondrian Hotel Los Angeles

With its Philippe Starck design, acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurant, the red-hot Skybar, and its fabled Sunset Boulevard address, Mondrian is a sophisticated, modern urban resort that totally reinvents the hotel experience.

web: http://www.mondrianhotel.com/

Wilshire Grand Hotel Los Angeles

The Wilshire Grand is centrally located in downtown Los Angeles, and walking distance to almost everything downtown has to offer. Located at the corner of 7th street and Figueroa, and only 4 blocks to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center, Nokia Theater and the new LA Live Complex.

web: http://www.wilshiregrand.com/index.aspx

Miyako Hotel Los Angeles

If you’re planning to travel on business or leisure to Southern California, treat yourself to the classic comfort at the Miyako Hotel Japanese hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Our spacious lodging accommodations set the standard for Los Angeles, California hotels. For spacious lodging accommodations with comfort and value, treat yourself to the Miyako Hotel in downtown LA. Book your hotel reservation in LA at this Southern California hotel online today.

web: http://www.miyakoinn.com/

Sheraton Hotels & resorts Los Angeles

Relax in one of our 485 spacious guest rooms, designed to ensure your comfort. Our two restaurants and lobby lounge are the perfect place to relax after a long day. Keep in touch with our full-service business center or get a good workout at our fitness center.

web: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1598

Millenium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

The premier choice for celebrities, presidents and dignitaries for 85 years, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel offers historic grandeur and modern luxury in the heart of exciting downtown Los Angeles. Find yourself steps away from major attractions like the Staples Center and NOKIA Theater, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium and the Museum of Contemporary Art, and a just short drive from Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the beach cities.

web: http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumlosangeles/

Marriott Hotel Los Angeles

From Hollywood horrors to Melrose boutiques, from eclectic Venice to sleek Santa Monica, Los Angeles is famously fabulous. Shop like a starlet, dine like a diva, sunbathe like a celebrity. Even doing business can be glamorous at Marriott's Los Angeles hotels, where you'll find:

- The new bed from Marriott® featuring down comforters, designer duvets, fluffier pillows

- Luxuriously appointed rooms and suites equipped with high-speed Internet access and a spacious work desk for the business traveler

- VIP perks at select locations, including executive golf courses, beach access, ocean views, lounges, fine dining, health clubs, spas and more

Whether you stay in Burbank or Beverly Hills, Arcadia or Anaheim, you'll experience true star treatment at Marriott's Southern California hotels and resorts. Book one of our hotels today in Los Angeles today.

web: http://www.marriott.com/city/los-angeles-hotels

Omni Hotel Los Angeles

The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza sits atop historic Bunker Hill in the heart of sophisticated downtown Los Angeles. Downtown’s only four-diamond convention hotel, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel features luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences that suit the needs of business and leisure travelers alike.

web: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/LosAngelesCaliforniaPlaza.aspx

Hollywood Los Angeles

Hollywood is a district in the city of Los Angeles, California, situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym of cinema of the United States. Today, much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding areas such as Burbank and the Los Angeles Westside but significant auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production and lighting companies, remain in Hollywood.Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
(from wikipedia)

Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles

As the crowning jewel of all our presentations, the Los Angeles Philharmonic offers numerous series from four to eight concerts (evenings and matinees) on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Choose your favorite time and day and enjoy.

web: http://www.laphil.com/

Grauman's Chinese Theatre Los Angeles

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is the most famous theatre in the world. Since its gala opening in May 1927, millions of movie patrons and visitors to Hollywood have been drawn to the theatre. They come to be entertained and enthralled by the legendary Chinese, home to the Forecourt of the Stars.The Chinese was the dream of Sid Grauman, "Hollywood's Master Showman." Filled with exotic art from China, the theatre's jade-green bronze roof rises 90 feet into the air. Spectacularly lit at night, it is a true Hollywood landmark.

web: http://www.manntheatres.com/

Griffith Observatory Los Angeles

Welcome to Griffith Observatory, a beloved icon of Los Angeles and world leader in public astronomy. Since 1935, the Observatory has given tens of millions of visitors the opportunity to become observers. Griffith Observatory offers exciting shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, public telescopes, and observing and astronomy exhibits.

web: http://www.griffithobs.org/

Capitol Records Building Los Angeles

- World's first circular office building.

- The tip of the spire at night blinks out the words "Hollywood" in morse code.

- Two music superstars have their "Walk of Fame" stars in front of the building: John Lennon and Garth Brooks.

- While the Morse Code message of "Hollywood" blinked from the top since it was lighted in 1956, the message was changed once, in 1992 to "Capitol 50", to commemorate Capitol Records' 50th anniversary.

- The building's southern base displays a large mural called "Hollywood Jazz", celebrating such artists as Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole.

- It is a myth that the building was designed to resemble a stack of records topped with a stylus. - The building houses a recording studio renowned for its acoustics. Artists who have used it include Judy Garland, Nat "King" Cole, and the Beach Boys.

- Studio A in this building was inaugurated on February 22, 1956 by Frank Sinatra, recording the instrumental album "Tone Poems of Color".

web: http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=116599

Metro Rail in Los Angeles

Between its light rail and heavy rail systems, Los Angeles Metro Rail has 73 miles (117 km) miles of rail, averaging 308,653 trips per weekday, and accounting for approximately 1.1% of the 29 million daily trips originating in Los Angeles County. The network includes three above-ground light rail lines (Gold Line, Blue Line, and Green Line) and one underground subway with two branches (Red Line and Purple Line). Ranked by daily ridership, the Los Angeles subway ranked as the ninth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States. Ranked by passengers per route mile, however, the system ranks sixth, transporting 8,846 passengers per route mile, more than San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit or the Chicago 'L'.

(from wikipedia)

Transportation in Los Angeles

The intercity transportation system of Los Angeles, California serves as a regional, national and international hub for passenger and freight traffic. The system includes the United States' largest port complex, an extensive freight and passenger rail infrastructure, numerous airports and an extensive highway system. The city also boasts a busy intracity commuter system composed of numerous freeways, roads, bus lines, light rail lines, subway lines and commuter rail lines.

Gold Gym - Los Angeles

Gold’s Gym has been the authority on fitness since 1965 dating back to the original Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. It was the place for serious fitness. Gold’s Gym quickly became known as “The Mecca of Bodybuilding.’’ In 1977, Gold’s Gym received international attention when it was featured in the cult favorite, Pumping Iron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno. From that first gym in Venice, Gold’s Gym has become the largest co-ed gym chain in the world with more than 610 facilities in 42 states and 30 countries

web:http://www.goldsgym.com/golds/

24 hours Fitness - Los Angeles

54,090 sq ft
Basketball Court
Cardio Equipment
Circuit Training
Coin Collect Lockers
Executive Lockers
Free Weights
Group Cycling
Group X
Kids' Club
Pool
Pro Shop
Sauna
Solutions
Spa
Steam Room
Whirlpool

web:http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=088

Jewel's Catch One Los Angeles

Jewel's Catch One opened its doors in 1972, as the nation's first black gay and lesbian disco, located at 4067 West Pico Blvd., in Los Angeles. Having evolved with the times, the venue now serves as both a high energy dance club and community center welcoming everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation; while raising awareness and financial support for their alternative non-profit medical clinic, the Village Health Foundation.

web: http://www.jewelscatchone.com/411_aboutus.html

Sky Room Los Angeles

The prestigious Sky Room, located atop the historic Breakers of Long Beach Hotel, is continuing to create history as a preferred destination along the Pacific Coast. Since originally opening in 1926, The Sky Room has continued to draw an enthusiastic clientele of local guests, Hollywood Celebrities, Politicians and World-renowned Personalities of the time.

web: http://www.theskyroom.com/new/theskyroom/content.asp?contentID=2016793683

LAX Los Angeles

With its modern, aero-chic decor (including industrial cement floors and stretch bar with underside red lights akin to a runway), privacy-enhancing table/bottle service, and overall hip atmosphere, LAX has definitively arrived on time and on all wheels since opening its hydraulics raised front door August 17. Catering to a young, sophisticated Hollywood crowd, the venue has become an engine-hot destination for discriminating clubgoers including A-list celebrities and L.A.s social jet set.

web: http://www.laxhollywood.com/

Habana Cuba Los Angeles

First established in Habana, Cuba in 1820 as "La Piña de Plata" (The Silver Pineapple), then in 1898 being renamed "La Florida", the place was finally christened and referred to as "La Floridita" by its customers. To Hemingway, the restaurant was his favorite place as is depicted by the following excerpt from author Norberto Fuentes' book Hemingway in Cuba.

web: http://www.elfloridita.com/history/

Cabana Club Hollywood Los Angeles

The indoor/outdoor setting evokes Old Hollywood with its mixture of tropical and traditional club decor. Lush plants compliment the poolside exterior and hues of brown and gold provide a warm inviting feeling to the lush private cabanas and outdoor seating space.
Ornate tiling and whimsical artwork adds a perfect touch to the exterior bar and lounge areas. Guests of the two-tiered indoor area enjoy a darker more traditional club feel with a built in stage and private banquets as well as a chiseled mahogany bar.

web: http://www.cabanaclubhollywood.com/

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents as of 2006. Founded in 1902 to supply water and electricity to residents and businesses in Los Angeles and surrounding communities. The LADWP receives no tax support, and contributes about $190 million annually to the revenues of the City of Los Angeles.

Staples Center - Los Angeles

Staples Center is a sports arena in Los Angeles, adjacent to the LA Live development. It is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex. Staples Center was financed privately at a cost of $375 Million and is named for the Staples office-supply company, one of the center's corporate sponsors that paid for naming rights.

The Getty Center - Los Angeles

The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views.

You can find here: 1200 Getty Center DriveLos Angeles, California 90049

If you need more information about this place, see the link below:

http://www.getty.edu/