February 10th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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President’s Day coincides with the 72nd birthday of the USS Iowa, the West Coast’s only battleship open to the public. Celebrate the historic vessel’s special day pier-side with free cake after the morning opening ceremony featuring local dignitaries, veterans, exhibits, community booths, and food trucks. Then take an optional paid tour after the speeches wind up.
The family-friendly “Battleship of Presidents” in San Pedro combines history with food and beverages, a ’40s jazz band, dancing, a World War II shooting gallery, and other fun activities. See the cake while it’s shipshape, and then grab a slice before they all float away.
Where:
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
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February 9th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Take a free tour of Hollyhock House, one of the few Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Los Angeles area. The night of Feb. 13 only, the city of Los Angeles and the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation will open the iconic house with a tumultuous past for self-guided tours for 24 hours.
Wealthy oil heiress Aline Barnsdall commissioned Wright to design the massive, almost medieval castle with a Mayan motif in the Los Feliz neighborhood, and construct began in 1913. Named for Barnsdall’s favorite flower, it had 17 rooms, seven bathrooms and a central garden court. But she detested the house so much, she arranged to give it away before it was finished.
Following its recent restoration, Hollyhock House will reopen for paid, self-guided day tours Thursdays through Sundays on Feb. 15. Photography not permitted.
Where:
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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February 6th, 2015 at 8:00 am
When most people think of romantic settings throughout the world, places like sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, or strolling along the Seine in the moonlight, or the first snowfall among the glittering lights of Broadway might leap to mind. However, what most people don’t realize is that Los Angeles County has some of the most romantic places to propose in the country.
February 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
We’ve all been there at some point. Despite the weeks of cute little Cupids in the windows, and festive pink-and-red hearts everywhere, you glance at the calendar and the first tingles of adrenaline rush through your body: You’ve totally forgotten about Valentine’s Day. Whether it was work tying up your time, or the kids’ soccer practice crunching your schedule, or if you just plain old forgot about the holiday, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways for you to save the day and look like a hero or heroine with these last-minute (yet heartfelt) Valentine’s Day gifts: (more…)
February 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Whether you’re a single looking for a soulmate or a couple seeking to rekindle the flames of romance, the upcoming three-day Valentine’s Day weekend is fraught with possibilities. Dinner for two? Dinner alone? Box of chocolates for your sweetie? Or gobble a box for your private pity party?
We asked two well-known Southern California matchmaking specialists for advice about how to make the best of what can be either a tough or terrific time for those on both sides of Cupid’s arrow.
“If you’re a couple, you’ve got the money and are successful, get out of town, do the weekend deal,” said Patti Stanger, aka “The Millionaire Matchmaker” on Bravo TV. “Take a day trip. Find the cute little country town that’s not too far from your house. Go into nature, go for a hike. If it’s cold and snowy, you can get a cabin in the woods with fires brewing. Think romance. It’s the one time of year it falls on a three-day weekend, so utilize it.
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