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Weekend Events: December 3-5, 2021

With the first weekend of December here, we have your pick of the best holiday and winter events around town. From L.A. to the Westside and SFV to Conejo Valley we have you covered with the best December events this weekend.

LOS ANGELES DECEMBER EVENTS

Yuletide Cinemaland

When: Dec 4-Dec 26, 2021

Where: Heritage Square | Montecito Heights

What: If you want old-fashioned vibes this holiday season, you’ll enjoy the outdoor screenings being offered at Heritage Square. Enjoy Victorian home tours, piano sing-alongs, and more while you sip hot cocoa and mulled wine. The month-long event will feature a range of screenings from Elf, to Home Alone, A Christmas Carol, and more.

Los Angeles Comic Con

When: Dec 3-Dec 5, 2021

Where: South Park

What: Comic book fans unite as it’s time for this year’s Los Angeles Comic-Con event. The local annual convention heads to DTLA for one amazing three-day expo. Don’t miss must-see panels and screenings with celeb appearances from the likes of Zachary Levi, Tom Welling, and more!

She & Him

When: Dec 3-Dec 4, 2021

Where: Downtown Historic Core

What: What better way to kick off your holiday season than with She & Him’s Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Listen to breezy pop renditions under a cool night sky and just the right amount of December-approved tunes.

WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES DECEMBER EVENTS

 

Ever Present

When: December 4, 2021

What: The Getty | West Los Angeles

Where: The Getty is bringing the experience of Fluxus scores to life this Saturday only. As you roam the grounds of the museum, you’ll find musicians, dancers, and artists interpreting the 1963 publication An Anthology of Chance Operations. As it is an avant-garde afternoon, be prepared for the unexpected. 

Angel City Chorale Holiday ConcerT

When: December 4-5, 2021

Where: Royce Hall | Westwood

What: We’ve gone full festive with our December events and there is no turning back. Break out your bestHoliday garb and head to Royce Hall for Christmas and Hanukkah classics. The 160-member Angel City Chorale will be singing a range of familiar festive tunes from classical to pop, world, contemporary, and gospel. 

Skating by the Sea

When: December 4-December 31, 2021

Where: Rancho Palos Verdes/Rolling Hills Estates

What: This takes skating and sites to new heights. The rink at the RPV Civic Center offers you the chance to skate around atop a bluff overlooking the ocean at this Rancho Palos Verdes rink. Stop by on the weekend and plan ahead for themed nights throughout the month.



SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DECEMBER EVENTS

Movies on the Roof

When: December 3-18, 2021

Where: Sherman Oaks

What: More holiday film series? Yes, please. Enjoy a series of holiday screenings alfresco at Westfield Fashion Malls’ holiday film event. Every Friday and Saturday of December you can catch flicks like Bad Santa and Batman Returns with ticket sales going towards a good cause.

Sensory Friendly Event

When: December 5, 2021

Where: Westfield Fashion Square | Sherman Oaks

What: Take part in this Saturday’s Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience. The entire community is invited to this sensory-friendly event in partnership with Autism Speaks.

 

Tujunga Village Holiday Street Faire

When: December 4, 2021

Where: Moorpark Street | Studio City

What: Holiday fun is heading to Tujunga this weekend. The community-hosted annual faire will feature a night of festivities that the entire family will enjoy! 


CONEJO VALLEY DECEMBER EVENTS

 

Malibu Foundation Holiday Fest & Market in Agoura

When: December 3, 2021

Where: Cornell School Road | Malibu

What: Find delight at the Malibu Foundations Holiday Fest and Market. Enjoy holiday lights, live music, and more at the German-inspired holiday fest. The market will also include snow, train rides, local vendors, and more!

 

Oxnard Christmas Parade

When: December 4, 2021

Where: 500 South C Street, Oxnard

What: Oxnard will be kicking off the holidays early with this weekend’s holiday parade. Come out and enjoy marching bands, local school groups, and special floats at the annual Christmas Parade!

 

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace

When: December 5, 2021

Where: Janss Marketplace | Thousand Oaks

What: Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Janss Marketplace this Sunday! The Thousand Oaks shop is hosting its Chanukah Family Festival with a plethora of fun and food. Enjoy delicious bites like jelly doughnuts and hot latkes while you sip on cocoa and listen to the DJ spinning sounds.

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LA Eats of the Week: November 29-December 3

Switch up your weekly dining routine with our round-up of the best places to dine around town. From L.A. to the Westside and SFV to Conejo Valley, we have you covered with the new and delicious spots to try. Enjoy a range of cuisine options with this week’s blog of L.A. Eats!

LOS ANGELES

Bicyclette

Location: 9575 W Pico Blvd | Los Angeles

Enjoy French classics in this intimate space from the cuisine-creative minds of République. The wood-lined space offers up delicacies from beef bourguignon to duck comfit making for a fantastic meal!

Melanie Wine Bar

Location: 8310 W 3rd St | Los Angeles

If you are a fan of Sushi Note, you’ll love David Gibbs newest spot Melanie Wine Bar. The friendly neighborhood bar provides a delicious wine-friendly menu that’s easy to fall in love with. Likewise, enjoy an extensive set of vintage and mostly Old World picks by the glass.

Horses

Location: 7617 Sunset Blvd | Los Angeles

At this California-American restaurant, you’ll find tasteful artwork accompanied by timeless food in an equally timeless setting. Likewise, the James Beard-nominated Chef Liz Johnson brings an elegant touch to the menu, at Horses. Enchant your tastebuds with bites like pork rillettes, caesar salad, veal sweetbreads, and roasted Cornish game hen with dandelion Panzanella.


WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES

Berbere

Location: 510 Santa Monica Blvd | Santa Monica

Santa Monica has no shortage of fantastic dining spots. This is ever more true with the newest spot on the block, Berbere. The new plant-based Ethiopian restaurant offers all-day hours and delicious menu options. Enjoy options like the tofu scramble breakfast sandwich for breakfast or crispy tacos with Ethiopian flavors for lunch.

Belles Beach House

Location: 24 Windward Ave | Venice

From the mind of SaMo’s most popular restaurant Elephante comes a new trendy spot, Belles Beach House. The Hawai’ian-inspired and Tiki-clad Venice hangout provides a Japanese-inspired menu and breezy beach vibes. From karaage chicken nuggets to sushi platters and cheeseburgers, there’s plenty to be enjoyed!

Tatel Beverly Hills

Location: 453 N Canon Dr | Beverly Hills

The highly anticipated Brazilian restaurant Tatel, backed by stars like Christian Ronaldo has finally opened in Beverly Hills. Immerse yourself in midcentury modern-inspired decor coupled alongside classy dishes like Jamon Iberico, pan con Lechon, and paella. Likewise, if you visit on the right night, you will also be treated to Impromptu dancing, well-garnished cocktails, and live music!


SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Gasolina Cafe

Location: 21150 Ventura Blvd | Woodland Hills
For some of LA’s best Spanish food, look no further than Sandra Cordero’s Gasolina. The Woodland Hills cafe offers up all-day dishes like pan tomate, tortilla española, and weekend paellas that are worth the traffic on the 101.

Tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill

Location: 17201 Ventura Blvd | Encino

When it comes to the Valley’s best Israeli food, tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill has it all. The Encino spot offer sabich, schnitzel, challah, shawarma and so much more!

Apey Kade Restaurant

Location: 19662 Ventura Blvd | Tarzana

If you haven’t tried Sri Lankan food, you are certainly missing out. Luckily you can change that with the wide breadth of options Apey Kade in Tarzana. Likewise, the food is fantastic and worth a visit with dishes from raw kale salads to rice to hearty soups and stews.

 

CONEJO VALLEY

Dong Ting Spring

Location: 520 N Ventu Park Rd Ste. 150 | Newbury Park

For authentic Hunanese food, make your way over to Dong Ting Spring, the second location of Dong Ting Chun. Likewise, the restaurant offers a large menu of choices from braised pork belly with preserved vegetables and lamb in golden soup. 

Maru kitchen

Location: 2728 Townsgate Rd | Westlake Village

At Maru Kitchen, you’ll find delicious Korean food with a westernized twist. Invigorate your taste buds with combinations like the lightly spicy kimchi gumbo served with purple rice. For a unique twist on gnocchi, you might also love the chewy ddeok in cream sauce and ragu. Additionally, Maru Kitchen also offers traditional Korean bites for the non-adventurous type. 

Decker Kitchen

Location: 4661 Lakeview Canyon Rd | Westlake Village

Westlake Village’s neighborhood restaurant Decker Kitchen serves up New American cuisine in a quaint setting. Indulge in their freshly baked sourdough bread topped with feta mousse and heirloom tomatoes using locally sourced ingredients. Likewise for something heartier, the 24-hour brined and marinated pork chops are with a try. 

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Home Tips: The Best Winter Plants for Your Garden

If you want an attractive garden all throughout the year, having plants that bloom in different seasons is ideal. Whether you prefer vibrant blossoms, lush foliage, or edible plants, enjoy scenic splendor all year round when you include some of these eight beautiful winter plants in your landscaping.

Winter Jasmine

Fast-growing with a potentially large spread and height, winter jasmine is hardy enough to survive during the colder months. Yellow flowers add bursts of color to any garden without the overpowering sweet scent that you may expect from other jasmine species.

Red Emu Bush

During the summer, the red emu bush displays dull green leaves. In the winter, however, the foliage takes on striking hues of purple-gray, accompanied by bright red flowers. Perfect for dry conditions, the red emu bush makes for a handsome feature plant or can be used to create a pretty hedgerow. As an added incentive for bird lovers, the blossoms of winter plants like this are known for attracting hummingbirds.

Pansies

Pansies sport flowers of diverse shades, creating plenty of low-lying colors around your garden over the winter. Easy to grow from seed, pansies can survive minor frosts as a great winter plant. As well as looking great, pansy flowers are edible too.

Swiss Chard

If you want to incorporate tasty vegetables in your garden, swiss chard is a terrific option for wintertime. The large green leaves grow on reddish-pink stems, creating quite a visual statement. Make sure to plant swiss chard in sunlight for the best results. Other vegetable plants that grow well over the winter include cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and broccoli.

Sweet Alyssum

Sweet alyssum thrives in colder conditions; in hot weather, the plant falls dormant. An ideal plant for border edges, sweet alyssum also looks beautiful when planted in pots. The small white and pale purple flowers look attractive next to bolder blooms too.

Snapdragons

Available in various colors and with an interesting appearance caused by distinct flowers and a tower-like shape, some varieties of snapdragon also have a gentle delicate fragrance. Snapdragons can survive frost, thus keeping your garden colorful throughout the winter months.

Yuletide Camellia

With a Christmassy name, it’s likely no surprise that the evergreen shrub of yuletide camellia is a great winter plants choice. The leaves are dark green and shiny and the red flowers feature a beautifully contrasting bright yellow stamen. The plant needs little water, making it good for dry conditions, and you only need to fertilize the plant once each year.

Marigolds

Sometimes also known as calendula, marigolds typically produce flowers all throughout the year, though in Southern California the flowers are generally larger over the winter. The flowers are in eye-catching tones of deep orange and vibrant yellow, with petals darkening towards the outer edges. Marigold flowers and leaves are edible, and the plant has also long been celebrated for having healing properties.

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From Michael Strahan in Space to Macy’s NFT’s and More | Tech News

Before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast, take a bite out of this week’s leading tech stories. From Michael Strahan in Space to Macy’s NFT’s and more, we have you covered. Read on for the top technology news headlines from around the world this week!

Canadian Investment Firm Purchases $2.5 Million of Virtual Land

From Michael Strahan in Space to Macy’s NFT’s and More

A digital plot of land has been sold for $2.5 million in cryptocurrency to a Canadian investment firm. The company, Tokens.com secured the buy on Decentraland, a blockchain-based metaverse as the largest of its kind thus far. The land, which is digital is a “116 parcel estate in the heart of the Fashion Street district within Decentraland”. According to Tokens.com, the company will use the digital space for virtual fashion shows and expand e-commerce with fashion brands. The news comes after Facebook announced its plan to invest $50 million in creating its own metaverse. 

Spotify Says Goodbye to Auto Shuffle because Adele Said So

If you’ve never been a fan of auto-shuffle on Spotify, Adele is right there with you. Thanks to the Grammy-winning artists, Spotify has stopped shuffling albums by default. Prior to the change, Spotify’s system was set up to shuffle artists’ album songs by default resulting in random play order. As part of releasing her album on the platform, Adele had requested that the company remove the feature so that listeners could enjoy artists’ albums, like a story, as intended to. 

Apple’s Wallet Drivers License feature Will Now Roll Out Next Year

From Michael Strahan in Space to Macy’s NFT’s and More

For those counting down the days until you can leave home with only your digital wallet in tow, you will have to wait a little longer. The tech giants’ digital driver’s license feature was expected to begin rolling out in select states later this year. Announced at this year’s WWDC 2021, Apple’s Drivers License will launch in early 2022. “The addition of driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet is an important step in our vision of replacing the physical wallet with a secure and easy-to-use mobile wallet,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, in a statement at the time.

Michael Strahan to Blast Off on the Blue Origin as its Next Celebrity Passenger

Good Morning America co-anchor and former NFL player Michael Strahan will be the next guest aboard Blue Origin. The host will be an honorary guest on the New Shepard rocket alongside Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of the first American in space, Alan Shepard. In addition to Strahan and Shepard, NS-19 will also have four paying customers on board. This will include Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager Space Holdings and founder of nonprofit Space for Humanity; investor Evan Dick; and Bess Ventures founder Lane Bess and Cameron Bess. The first New Shepard flight with a full manifest of six commercial astronauts will launch in West Texas on Dec. 9 at 7 a.m. PT.

Macy’s to Auction off Thanksgiving Day Parade NFT’s

If you love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, you’ll love their new items up for purchase. In honor of the 95th year of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the retailer is auctioning off 10 one-of-a-kinds NFTs. The NFT’s for sale each reference a parade balloon from decades past spanning all the way back to the 1920s. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the auction set to end on November 30. Along with the NFT’s, Macy’s will also be giving away 9,500 parade-themed pieces of a varying rarity on a first-come-first-serve basis on Thanksgiving Day.

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Weekend Events: Thanksgiving Weekend | Nov 26-28

Make the most of your Thanksgiving Weekend whether you are with family or friends. From music to museum exhibits, holiday fun, and everything in between, we have you covered. Read on for a list of fun that all can enjoy!!

LOS ANGELES THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

‘House of Gucci’ Exhibition

When: Until December 4th, 2021

Where: FIDM | South Park

What: If you’ve been counting down the days until The House of Gucci hits theaters, get ready to immerse yourself in the film’s best fashion. Check out the ‘House of Gucci’ Exhibition at FIDM for a photography and costume exhibition dedicated to the Ridley Scott flick. From Lady Gaga’s après-ski look to Adam Driver’s turtleneck sweater, you’ll find a mix of designer Janty Yates’s costumes.

Dodgers Holiday Festival

When: November 26-December 31, 2021

Where: Echo Park

What: Tis the season for some festive fun on center field. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend kicking off the holidays at Dodger Stadium. From seasonal decor to food, merch, and an ice skating rink, there is plenty of fun to be had at the home of our boys in blue.

For the Record: Love Actually Live

When: November 27-December 31, 2021

Where: Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts | Beverly Hills

What: This Thanksgiving weekend For the Record kicks off their month-long performance of Love Actually Live. The cult-favorite musical series will be performing shops topping numbers based on the beloved holiday movie. 

 

WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

 

Shop Smal Business Saturday

When: November 27, 2021

Where: Runway Playa Vista

What: Support small businesses this Thanksgiving weekend! On Saturday head to Runway at Play Vista for a family-friendly fun-filled day of goods from local makers, tasty grub, live music, and more!

Beach Yoga on Santa Monica Beach

When: November 27-28,2021

Where: Lifeguard Tower 26 | Santa Monica

What: Find your inner zen amongst the sand and waves. This Thanksgiving weekend you can take part in one of two hosted beach yoga sessions. Feel refreshed, grounded, and ready to take on Cyber Monday with ease.

Seaside Cinema Holidays

When: November 26-28, 2021

Where: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Santa Monica

What: Catch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Polar Express, or Elf this weekend for a seaside cinema treat. Tis the season for FREE holiday movies…beachside. Seaside Cinema Holidays features timeless classics, seasonal culinary treats, and more.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND


Golden Friday 5K Fun Run

When: November 26, 2021

Where: Glendale

What: Supporting dogs with your dog and you get a free beer! Need we say more? This Friday make your way to Golden Road’s Atwater Village brewery for a dog-friendly 5K in support of Wags and Walks. Your registration includes beer (of course) and a t-shirt. 

Hope Of Valley Rescue’s Drumstick Dash LA – Thanksgiving 2021

 

When: November 25, 2021

Where: NoHo Arts District | North Hollywood

What: The Annual Drumstick Dash returns to NoHo for its 6th year! Take part in this year’s event and help provide over 200,000 hot meals for the unsheltered. Run or walk in this marathon for a cause with the option to participate in their 5K or 10K.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party…with Billy Stritch!

When: November 28-29, 2021

Where: Feinstein’s at Vitello’s | Studio City

What: Taking to the stage at Feinstein’s for two nights only, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party returns to the West Coast. The “extreme open mic” will mark the 14th Southern California appearance for the beloved Manhattan mainstay, hosted by Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch.


CONEJO VALLEY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Santa Claus to Parachute into Janss Marketplace 

When: November 26, 2021

Where: Janss Marketplace | Thousand Oaks

What: Santa Claus is coming to town via parachute landing at Janss Marketplace this Thanksgiving weekend. Thousand Oaks free holiday celebration will feature fun for the entire family, from live music to storytime and more!

Chanukah Celebration in Newbury Park

When: November 28, 2021

Where: 350 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park

What: Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Chabad of Newbury Park’s annual Chanukah Celebration. The family-friendly event will feature live musical performances, exciting circus acts, latkes and donuts, crafts, and the great Gelt drop. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend!

“Wild Lights & Disco Nights” 

When: November 28, 2021

Where: America’s Teaching Zoo | Moorpark College

What: Head to America’s Teaching Zoo this holiday season for the first-ever holiday light event. Wild Lights & Disco Nights invite you into a sparkling disco ball forest for a truly groovy evening.

 

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The Best Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas | Home Tips

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and you have your checklist on hand; turkey, check, pumpkin pie, check; what about the centerpiece? The perfect centerpiece for your dinner table is the icing on the cake for your Thanksgiving celebrations. Now is the perfect time to design the perfect thanksgiving centerpiece. We put together these centerpiece ideas for inspiration. Every home is unique; feel free to throw in personal touches to bring the arrangements together.

1. A Wildflower Vase

Spice things up by using a pumpkin Vase and decorating it with your favorite wildflowers. Larger dinner settings can get multiple vases placed at regular intervals. You can also play around with the vase sizes. The perfect wildflower pumpkin vase is just a click away.

2. Painted Pumpkins

You can paint your pumpkins to fit your theme colors. Painted pumpkins create the ultimate feel of luxurious aristocracy in any home. You can add other complementary pieces like candle holders and lace trimmings to the setup. Use acrylic paint for flawlessly painted pumpkins.

3. LED Lights in Leaves

Let the light shine in. LED lights are a great way to get creative with dinner table lighting. Our design includes leaves twining around the lights, but you can make a unique design using your LED lights to match your setup. Varying the height creates a spectacular light display.

4. An Edible Center Piece

Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to throw away the centerpiece after dinner? An edible centerpiece should be gone by the end of dinner, saving you the trouble of cleaning up. It is also a chance to infuse flavor into the thanksgiving dinner. An edible centerpiece looks immaculate when paired with wood pieces and warm colors.

5. Plaid Designs

This design features patterned table fabric that creates a sophisticated feel around the dinner table. Feel free to add any trimmings that go well with the plaid look. Plaid napkins give life and color to your dinner setting. You can incorporate flower vases with matching flowers and wooden pieces to boot.

6. The Maize Vase

Why go for a boring old glass vase when you can create one using maize cobs. Leave the maize attached to the cob and spray-paint it to add a little pazazz to your thanksgiving centerpiece. Once the cobs are dry, tie them together in a circle, then glue the pieces together. For the flowers, go for bright colored flowers that catch the eye. Place the maize vase on a high point to showcase its beauty. You can also place painted pumpkins beside this centerpiece.

7. Wheat Cloches

We saved the best for last. Work with a colorful table cloth and start by tying a hand full of wheat using brightly colored thread. Then turn a Cloche upside down and place the bundle inside. Place the cloche right side up back on the table. You can pair this design with candle holders and edible pieces around the cloches. There you go, the perfect wheat cloche design, a picture of elegance and sophistication.

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From Spotify Lyrics to the DIY iPhone Fix and more! | Tech News

Stay connected with this week’s tech news! Of course, we’re talking about the biggest headlines, from Spotify Lyrics to the DIY iPhone Fix and more! Read on for our weekly round-up of technology news from around the world!!

Apple To Begin Offering DIY Repair Packs for iPhone and iMacs next Year.

If you happen to be one of the many clumsy iPhone users, the company’s latest update bodes good news for all. Apple has announced it will be launching a new program called Self Service Repair next Year. The service will allow customers to buy the parts from Apple needed to repair their phones independently. This DIY service will also provide repair manuals online and offer the tools to buy at the same price that authorized retailers pay. “Creating greater access to Apple genuine parts gives our customers even more choice if a repair is needed,” Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, said in a statement.

Starbucks and Amazon Open Cashierless Coffee Shop

We can all agree that what we love most about Starbucks is the coffee and what we love least is the lines. This week Starbucks debuted a new store in NYC that features Amazon Go’s “Just Walk Out Shopping” experience. The new tech will let you pick up coffee, tea, and snacks and be on your way without having to stop at a cashier. The new concept store combines Amazon and Starbucks products and is the first of three stores that Starbucks plans to open with Amazon Go. The upcoming stores will also be in New York and will not open until 2022 if you need a reason to visit NYC. 

Spotify Lyrics Launches to Subscribers Worldwide

This week Spotify launched lyrics as its latest native feature available to all users, free and paid. The new addition to Spotify’s platform comes when many music listeners have moved to stream as their method of choice for music listening. Spotify now joins other competitors that have already launched lyric features in their app, like Apple. Before the feature’s widespread release, the app offered the service in other regions like India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The new rollout will help keep Spotify users everywhere on the app and tuned into their favorite song. 

Crypto Group Raises $40m to Buy Early Draft of U.S. Constitution

A crypto group named ConstitutionDAO has been raising money to make a winning bid for an early copy of the U.S. Constitution. The fundraising goal for the group was originally $20 million. ConstitutionDAO has already raised more than twice the amount they had planned for. As a result, the rare copy of the Constitution is set to go on auction on November 18 at Sotheby’s, which will be conducting the auction. The document up for sale is an official first edition and is considered even rarer than a first edition of the Declaration of Independence.

Elon Musk Aims for a Dozen Starship Launches by Next Year

SpaceX has announced plans to send its Starship rocket on its first orbital flight by early next year. Elon Musk made the announcement during a virtual meeting of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. “We’ll do a bunch of tests in December and hopefully launch in January,” Musk said. “There’s a lot of risks associated with this first launch…I think we will make a lot of progress”. In addition, Musk shared that a dozen test flights will be conducted in 2022. This will allow for commercial services and “real payloads” to begin in 2023.

NASA’s Dart Spacecraft Set to Blast off and Deliberately Crash Into an Asteroid

NASA’s latest mission is likely to crash on impact, and for a good reason. The spacecraft, DART, stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test. DART serves as NASA’s test run of a futuristic planetary defense system. NASA constructed to intentionally slam into an asteroid. The spacecraft serves as a defense system that’ll protect Earth in the instance of possible impact. Scientists seek to understand and avoid what wiped out our scally predecessors millions of years ago. As proof of principle, DART will crash into Dimorphos, currently orbiting a more giant asteroid Didymos. Scientists hope that the impact will shift the trajectory and speed of the asteroid.

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Weekend Events: November 19-21, 2021

Enjoy a fun weekend in your neighborhood with our round-up of the top events happening throughout town! Read on for the best events happening in Los Angeles, the Westside, San Fernando, and Conejo Valley!!

LOS ANGELES FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

Renegade Craft Fair

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: Nov 20-Nov 21, 2021

Where: Chinatown

What: if you’re a lover of all things DIY then make your way to Chinatown this weekend for Renegade! The craft fair of all craft fairs has everything you could want from homemade must-have buys to classes and of course food trucks. Get your holiday shopping done early or just buy a few things for yourself at this fun weekend event.

Since Unveiling: Selected Acquisitions of a Decade

When: Nov 20, 2021-Apr 3, 2022

Where: Downtown

What: As the Broad museum marks a decade since its opening, you are invited to explore key pieces from their vault. Of the works on display, art aficionados can excite over the return of Ragnar Kjartansson’s The Visitors, a mesmerizing, nine-screen video installation of musicians performing simultaneously in separate rooms of a farmhouse. What a way to celebrate!

LA Zoo Lights

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: Nov 19, 2021-Jan 9, 2022

Where: Griffith Park

What: Open late and festive, need we say more? The L.A. Zoo’s light-up holiday tradition returns through January for an evening the whole family can enjoy. See whimsical projections inspired by the zoo’s most notable residents from elephants to twinkling butterflies and more!

 

WESTSIDE & BEACH COMMUNITIES FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

South Coast Botanic Garden’s GLOW

When: Nov 20, 2021-Jan 17, 2022

Where: Rancho Palos Verdes/Rolling Hills Estates

What: Don’t miss South Coast Botanic Garden’s illuminated after-hours installation GLOW. The twinkly evening experience kicks off ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and will stick around until after New Year’s.

“Picasso Presents Gernika”

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: November 20, 2021

Where: Santa Monica Playhouse

What: At the Santa Monica Playhouses’s “Picasso Presents Gernika”, the connections between war, art, and humanity are all under consideration. Don’t miss this one-night-only production in support of the Santa Monica Playhouse Keep the Doors Open Campaign.

Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra Presents Awakening

When: November 20, 2021

Where: Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium | Culver City

What: After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the award-winning Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra returns. Enjoy an enriching show where music and celebration combine for a performance like no other.

 

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

Stranger Things pop-up shop

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: until December 5, 2021

Where: Glendale

What: Make a visit to the upside-down for some cool swag and a fun weekend event! Hawkins comes to Los Angeles for this Stranger Things-inspired pop-up store. The limited engagement will be at the American until December 5 and of course features a photo op.

Women Painters West: A Century of California Women Artists

When: Nov 13, 2021-Jan 8, 2022

Where: Brand Library and Art Center | Glendale

What: Celebrate Women Painters West for its centennial at this Glendale exhibit of over 100 works from current members. The Laguna Beach-based women’s art organization will also feature 25 paintings of past members to view.

2021 JEXA Awards Gala

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: November 21, 2021

Where: Feinstein’s at Vitello’s | Studio City
What: You’re invited to attend this year’s 2021Jazz Excellence Awards (JEXA) Gala! The evening will honor music community leaders that support and mentor aspiring musicians and vocalists. Sunday’s event will be ​​an elegant evening of celebration in music and entertainment you won’t want to miss!!

 

CONEJO VALLEY FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

Fun Fridays Californios Night at Stagecoach Inn Museum

When: November 19, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Stagecoach Inn Museum | Newbury Park

What: Take part in a celebration of California’s Hispanic heritage at a fun evening filled with music, food, and history. Fun Fridays Californios Night at Stagecoach Inn Museum is a fun weekend event the entire family can enjoy. 

Postmodern Jukebox at B of A Performing Arts Plaza Thousand Oaks

FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

When: November 19, 8pm – 10pm

Where: B of A Performing Arts Plaza | Thousand Oaks

What: Don’t miss the time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox and there their stylized remixes of pop music hits. The concert will feature an ensemble of multi-talented singers and musicians making a truly thrilling live music experience.

Community Holiday Boutique in Westlake Village

When: November 21, 9:30am

Where: Water Court Complex | Westlake Village

What: With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time for a fun weekend at the community Holiday Boutique! Likewise, Westlake Village’s festive pop-up will feature handcrafted earrings/jewelry, holiday wreaths, home décor, and more!

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips | Home Tips

Thanksgiving is one of the most festive times of the year, a time for coming together, for loved ones separated by circumstance to reunite and celebrate and show gratitude. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of tragedy. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the single worst day for home fires throughout the nation. Here are seven Thanksgiving safety tips to help you and yours stay safe this Thanksgiving.

Do Not Leave Food Unattended While Frying, Boiling, Grilling, or Broiling

Cooking a great Thanksgiving meal is what you do. It’s a tradition, and doing it makes you happy. It also is time-consuming and reduces the time you can visit with family. Leaving food unattended that’s being fried, boiled, grilled, or broiled is a leading cause of Thanksgiving fires. Make the family come to you, and maybe they can help you cook as well.

Don’t Drink Alcohol While Cooking

Difficult to do but important. You want to relax and have a good time while slaving away in the kitchen. A drink or two couldn’t hurt, except it could. Drinking clouds your thinking slows your reflexes and makes you unattentive to detail. You know it and don’t drink and drive because of it. Preparing and handling hot food while under the influence is dangerous as well. Wait until dinner or after to have a sip.

Deep Frying Requires Enhanced Attention

 

Deep frying turkey has become increasingly popular, the fried turkey tastes great and in some ways is easier to prepare. Deep frying is also responsible for many Thanksgiving home fires. If deep-frying is your plan, fry it outside, off of decks, not in the garage, and away from trees and buildings. Never leave your fryer unattended, use a thermometer, avoid turkeys over ten pounds, wear goggles and mitts to protect your eyes and arms, never operate a fryer in rain or snow, keep children and pets away and always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. No deviations.

Never Pour Water On A Grease Fire

A grease fire is a different animal. Pouring water on a grease fire can actually make the fire spread. If a grease fire breaks out in your kitchen, stay calm, turn off the burner, quickly put on oven mitts, and smother the flame with a lid and baking soda. Never water.

Have A Working Fire Extinguisher Close By And Know How To Use It

And finally, the #1 Rule of Thanksgiving safety. A working fire extinguisher has saved the day, and lives, on many an occasion. Replace your fire extinguisher after 12 years, keep it mounted in an easily accessible location in the kitchen, and take the time to familiarize yourself with its operation.

Following the above Thanksgiving safety tips will keep a great day from becoming tragic. For more information, visit the (NFPA) at https://bit.ly/3BnXlFX.

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From Twitter Blue to Meta-Verse Endeavors and More! | Tech News

It’s time to connect with this week’s tech news! From Twitter Blue to Meta-Verse Endeavors and more, we have covered! Read on for the top headlines happening this week in the world of technology!

Maker of Pokémon Go Launches Platform to create real-world Meta-Verse Apps

Niantic, the maker of Pokemon Go is entering the metaverse field. The company has launched a platform called Lightship that is built to stitch together the digital and real world. Lightship will let mobile apps identify users’ surroundings using the camera to map and place virtual objects behind physical ones. The platform has been in development for a while but will open to developers this month. Along with launching their own platform, Niantic is also committing $20 million to fund new companies building AR apps.

DoorDash expands Global Foothold with Recent Acquisition of Wolt

The popular food delivery app DoorDash is pushing forward with plans to expand to Europe. This week the company agreed to acquire Wolt for $8.1 billion. Wolt was founded in 2015 and is Finland-based. The all-stock translation announcement was made by both companies in separate blog posts. At this time DoorDash has only been available in the US, Canada, Japan, and Australia. “By joining forces, we believe we will accelerate our product development, bring greater focus to each of our markets, and improve the value we provide to consumers, merchants, as well as Dashers and couriers around the world,” says Tony Xu, the co-founder, and CEO of DoorDash.

Twitter Launches Dedicated Crypto Team in Push Towards decentralization

This week the social media giant Twitter announced the launch of a new division for “all things blockchain at Twitter.” The new crypto team will be led by the company’s CTO, Parag Agrawal. Twitter has also hired Tess Rinearson as the team’s engineering lead to “set the strategy for the future of crypto at (and on) Twitter,” the company said in a release Wednesday. Additionally, the company will also work closely with Bluesky, Tess Rinearson as the team’s engineering lead to “set the strategy for the future of crypto at (and on) Twitter,” the company said in a release Wednesday. The team will help drive Twitter’s push toward decentralizing social media, the company said.

Microsoft Makes a Partnership Deal with Meta to Drive Forward Microsoft Teams

In a move that was to be expected, Microsoft has announced the will be partnering with Meta (formerly Facebook). Likewise, the partnership will allow Microsoft to integrate Microsoft Teams into Meta’s Workplace platform. The move will let Microsoft Teams Livestream video into Workplace groups. As a result, this integration will also allow employees using Teams or Workplace to view, comment, and react to meetings in real-time without having to switch between apps.

Twitter Blue to Allow Tweet Un-dos and Ad-Blocks

If you’ve ever wanted to un-send a Tweet or remove ads from your Twitter feed, let us introduce you to Twitter Blue. Twitter’s paid subscription service has now added new features and expanded to more countries and platforms. Beginning this week users can undo tweets for a price in the US and Canada. The premium service will also allow for a reader mode for tweet threads, bookmarks folders, and the ability to theme your app an icon. Additionally, users can also enjoy ad-free scrolling. Twitter Blue subscribers will see an “Ad-free with Twitter Blue” label under the headline of articles that have been provided sans ad.

Peloton To Take on Strength Training Service in 2022

The popular fitness company Peloton announced this week the addition of its latest product Peloton Guide. The TV-connected camera will be able to display workouts and track movements in real-time to provide strength training. Most importantly, the product will also be Pelton’s cheapest offering to date at a cost of $495. The Peloton Guide will be available in early 2022 for a bundle that includes the Guide camera, a Peloton Heart Rate Band, and a remote. Likewise, additional workout equipment like weights or resistance bands will not be provided. 

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