Archive for December, 2008

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LA is one of the greatest areas to spend the holidays with friends, family, or even by yourself.  There is a wide range of activities around town that are recession-proof and really fun to take part of.  We may be missing the snow, but Angelenos still know how to get into the holiday spirit!

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A Flurry of Winter Fun at The Grove                                                                                                                                        Santa’s Cottage, Holiday Entertainment, Let It Snow, and dance performances from The Top Hats are among the holiday activities at The Grove.  Don’t miss out on, click here to read more….

Downtown on Ice
November 20, 2008–January 19, 2009
Pershing Square
Each year, this ice-skating rink becomes the centerpiece at Pershing Square, click here to read more….

Reindeer Romp
November 27, 2008–January 1, 2009
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Tons of arts, crafts, and family fun, click here to read more…

Grinchmas
December 6–31
Universal Studios Hollywood
“Whoville” comes to life for the holidays with a Winter Wonderland built for family fun. Click here to read more…

Holiday Lights Neon Cruise
December 20, 8 p.m. (check-in at 7:30 p.m.)
Museum of Neon Art
It’s a different kind of light festival, but nonetheless, it still celebrates the festivities of the season, LA style. Hop on a double-decker bus and tour all the neon in the city, Click here to read more…

Candy Cane Lane
Through December
Lubao Ave. and Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
During any other month, Woodland Hills is a nondescript and quiet neighborhood. But come December, three blocks turn into Candy Cane Lane, an all-out celebration of huge Santa and Rudolph displays, brilliant Click here to read more…

We’re deep into the holiday season and it shows…literally! There are tons of lights setting our city aglow and here are some links to help you find them.

Griffith Park Light Festival Free drive-through light display where Disney’s Electrical Parade meets holiday kitsch.

Light of the Angels (the LCD display outside Nokia Center) The spectacular LED Christmas light show–featuring over one million lights, 50 ten-foot angels, holiday music, 11 massive video displays, and special guests–will run 4 times each night, starting at 7pm and repeating at the top of each hour.

Christmas Tree Lane Towering Christmas trees radiate holiday sparkle on this small Altadena avenue.

If you know of more, comment below and share the holiday spirit!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy designer clothes, shoes, and accessories – and housewares – at a tremendous discount. General Shopping Days start Friday, December 5th @ 11:00 – OR – get in early by going to the VIP Shopping Party, Thursday, December 4th @ 8:00.

“Divine Design is the West Coast’s premiere fashion and home shopping event. Leading designers donate gorgeous fashions, furniture, beauty and gift items that are sold 50%-90% off retail. “

The best part, 100% of proceeds from the sale directly benefit Project Angel Food’s mission to nourish the body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

This is the largest retail fundraising event on the West Coast – don’t miss it!

VIP Shopping Tickets are still available, or purchase General Admission Shopping Tickets to this amazing shopping extravaganza.

GENERAL SHOPPING DAYS
Friday, December 5, 11am – 8pm
Saturday, December 6, 11am-8pm
Sunday, December 7, 11am – 8pm
Monday, December 8, 11am-8pm

This is a helpful tool the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) is offering to help travelers determine ‘wait times’ at local airports:

As a customer service initiative, TSA is providing security checkpoint wait time information to assist travelers in planning for their next flight. The wait times are historical so please note actual wait time may vary depending on factors including weather delays which result in increased passenger levels.