Aqualillies - Photo by Mar Yvette

Poolside Soirees @ BH Hotel

Stories 9 Jul 2012
So it's Friday night and you're wishing you could hang out poolside somewhere because it's summer and well, this is LA. But you don't want to hang out at just any old pool because well, this is LA. And while you're at it, you'd really like it if you could be transported back in time. Back to a time before you were born. A time when men were gentleman and ladies were, well ... ladies. A time when everyone and everything just seemed more glamorous. Well, your wish may very well be coming true with the new Cointreau Poolside Soirees going on at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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A little psychedelic cinema @ Newport Dunes

Outdoor Movie Nights in LA & OC

Top Lists 5 Jul 2012
If there are two things that Angelenos love it's enjoying our fabulous weather and watching a good movie. So it's no wonder that outdoor movie-watching has become a summer tradition here in Los Angeles. And the list for these al fresco film nights seems to grow every year, most of them free of charge. So whether you're looking for a cinematic experience in the cemetery (only in LA, right?) or want to kick it old-school at a real drive-in theatre (remember those?), here's a quick hit list for some of this season’s can't-miss outdoor movie experiences.
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Tuesdays @ Tom Bergin’s Tavern

Stories 2 Jul 2012
If you haven't checked out the recently revamped Tom Bergin’s yet, consider doing it on a Tuesday. That's because the longstanding Irish pub on Fairfax (it's been an LA staple since 1936) is now offering a Tuesday at Tom's special starting July 24 and every Tuesday thereafter from noon to midnight. Yes, you can order from the regular menu (which has also been updated), but you may as well not go for broke with the $15 three-course meal.
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COLOR ME BADD

Color Me Badd in LA … WHAT?!!

Stories 30 Jun 2012
Dream on, dream away ... if that simple verse takes you back to the dreamy days of the 90s -- that decade of one-shoulder overalls, mommy jeans (finished off with a silver-tip buckled belt, naturally) and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" -- then hold on to your buttoned-up-to-the-collar shirt because Color Me Badd is back in full effect and ready to belt it out in LA for one night only on Saturday, July 7 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
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Watch Culver City "Third Wednesdays" Video (Weekend Roundup, Good Day LA)

Culver City Third Wednesdays

Stories 26 Jun 2012
One of the greatest things about Los Angeles is that we can have fun in the great outdoors no matter what time of year it is. That includes Downtown Culver City Third Wednesdays, a once-a-month block party where everyone's invited whether it's winter, spring, summer or fall. Here it is explained in five easy steps. Free parking included.
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Mariachi USA 2012 at Hollywood Bowl

Mariachi USA 2012 at Hollywood Bowl

Stories 21 Jun 2012
Lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette features the Mariachi USA celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, Mariachi Los Toros, Folklorico Mi Tierra, all-star singer Jacky Ibarra, and festival creator and producer Rodri Rodriguez on Fox 11 and Good Day LA (06/20/2012).
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Father's Day at Mercado La Paloma

Father’s Day at Mercado La Paloma

Stories 17 Jun 2012
Lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette features Father's Day festivities at the Mercado La Paloma in South Los Angeles including Chichen Itza's habenero eating contest, DJ Pollo, and artwork from Xaminism on Fox 11 and Good Day LA (06/14/2012).
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Marilyn Monroe Film Festival

Marilyn Monroe Film Festival

Stories 31 May 2012
Lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette features the Marilyn Monroe Film Festival at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and Marilyn inspired drinks and food at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Fox 11 News and Good Day LA (05/30/2012).
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Cod Save the Queen!

LA Guide to Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Top Lists 30 May 2012
Even if you don't have a lofty title like Dame Judi Dench or Sir Ben Kingsley, there's no reason you can't live it up like an English noble. That's because the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has arrived, marking the 60-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign on the throne. So what exactly does all this have to do with us here in Los Angeles? Try 15-cent afternoon tea, fabulous garden parties and yes, English food truck fare. Cheerio!
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La Poubelle happy hour - Photo by Mar Yvette

Street Scene: Franklin Avenue

Top Lists 29 May 2012
Sitting in the shadow of the towering Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre is where you’ll find Franklin Avenue, the epicenter of Franklin Village, one of LA’s more newly recognized neighborhoods. Wedged between Argyle Avenue on the west (right off the 101 freeway) and Van Ness Avenue on the east, the Franklin strip is one of those areas that really comes alive after dark. I recently spent an evening here with a fellow writer to check out this zone where cool kids, celebs and comics come out to play. Here’s my list of places both old and new that are worth a visit.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2012

Memorial Day Weekend 2012

Stories 29 May 2012
Lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette features Memorial Day with the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army National Reserve, Alegria Cocina Latina, Tamarind of London, Mercado Restaurant, and the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Fox 11 News and the Good Day LA show (05/25/2012).
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