The first CicLAvia in the San Fernando Valley is now less than two weeks away. The free mega-event that celebrates Los Angeles-area street environs via walking, biking, roller skating and more [continue reading]
Ask any Metro bus operator what tourists want to see when they hit Los Angeles and the answer is usually, “Hollywood.” The sad news is that when they finally reach Hollywood, disappointment is inevitable. “Where are the stars?” they ask the operators. The answer, as those of us who live [continue reading]
It’s that time of year again. This Sunday, February 22, the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, which means a significant section of [continue reading]
Metro today announced that it has completed a $3.6-million restoration of the historic Lankershim Depot near the Metro Orange and Red Lines in North Hollywood. The train depot, originally built in 1896 and historically known as Toluca Southern Pacific Train Depot, has undergone a major transformation. About 70 percent of the [continue reading]
The first shoe shine stand at Union Station in decades opened Monday, as the stand’s attendant Marco Ramirez and his team began working their magic earlier this morning. Among the stand’s first customers were Metro Board Member and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Metro CEO Art Leahy. The shoe shine stand is located at [continue reading]
The second-ever Lit Crawl LA: NoHo returns this Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight–and getting there via Metro is as easy as A-B-C! Over 170 writers, literary organizations, and series will offer free readings and cultural events at 30 venues along Lankershim and Magnolia Boulevards. Each Lit [continue reading]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k11kzrrjjTA] Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving…and the Hollywood Christmas Parade, which takes place Sunday, December 1 this year. The parade will start in front of the TCL Chinese Theatres and travel east on Hollywood Boulevard, south on Vine Street and west on Sunset Boulevard before returning [continue reading]
It’s fashion week in New York and even if you’re not interested in finding out what the hot color combos are this season, you really should take pride in the fact that New York is once again copying L.A. style. The hot trend at fashion week this year isn’t skirt [continue reading]
Those of you traveling around Hollywood have probably noticed some bus detours by now due to Oscars prep. Here’s a friendly reminder that you won’t be able to spot Robert Downey, Jr. by popping up from Hollywood/Highland Station on Sunday because it will be closed. Here’s the release from Metro: [continue reading]
“This day is here…” On January 29, 1993, former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley stood among a swarm of public officials and transit agency staffers on the cramped Pershing Square subway platform. Standing shoulders above everyone else, including then-California Gov. Pete Wilson, Bradley proudly inaugurated the opening of the first [continue reading]
