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December 27, 2017

Metro Offering Free Rides on New Year’s Eve

How’s this for a holiday gift from the city of Los Angeles: Enjoy a few drinks this New Year’s Eve without worry about finding a designated driver or dealing with Uber and Lyft surge pricing.

As in years past Metro will be offering fare-free rides late into the night on New Year’s Eve. Ride Metro rail and bus lines free of charge from 9 p.m. December 31 until 2 a.m. on January 1, 2018. All rail lines will run every 20 minutes. All Metro Rail Line Stations with fare gates will be unlatched and fare boxes and validators will not deduct fare.

On NYE, in addition to the free hours from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., Metro will operate 24-hour, overnight service on Metro Rail, plus the Orange line (the rapid bus line that makes its way across the Valley from North Hollywood to Woodland Hills or Chatsworth) and the Silver line (a limited-stop bus line which travels from El Monte and Downtown L.A. all the way to San Pedro). Get more details on riding Metro on New Year’s Eve here.

If your New Year’s Eve plans include attending the N.Y.E.L.A. celebration at Grand Park, you’ll be happy to know that there will be enhanced Metro rail service to accommodate the thousands attending the free DTLA festivities. In addition, show your TAP card at a Grand Park information booth and get a free pair of 2018 party glasses.

As always stay safe, and enjoy the holiday festivities as we mark the turn to 2018.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

October 13, 2017

Free Things To Do in Los Angeles Before 2017 is Over

Remember how you made that big list of all the fun things you were going to do for 2017? Remember how busy you got instead?

There’s still time!

Whether you’re looking for cultural festivals, seasonal celebrations, parades, art tours, hikes, or something in between, the end-of-year events calendar in Los Angeles has plenty to offer. And all of it at everyone’s favorite price… FREE!

So circle a date, message a friend, and be sure to follow through this time. You won’t regret it.

1. Late-Night! Música y Arte at Skirball Cultural Center – Live music, food trucks, a cash bar, and free access to Skirball’s current exhibits. (Oct. 13)

2. Front Porch Cinema – Free Friday film screenings at the Santa Monica Pier all throughout October (Oct. 13, 21, & 27 still remaining)

3. Pasadena ArtWalk – Local art, free museum admission, live entertainment, a juried art show & hands-on activities (Oct. 14)

4. Archaeology Day Returns to the Santa Monica Mountains – Learn how to dig like an archaeologist, throw a spear, and watch flintknapping (making stone tools) – Oct. 14)

5. Friends of Griffith Parks Public Hikes (formerly the Ranger Ernie Hikes) – Three ranger-led hikes are on the books for the end of 2017 (Oct. 15, Nov. 23, Dec. 10)

6. 12th-annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar – Archival materials and experts come together to celebrate (and explain) the marvelous diversity and history of Southern California

7. P-22 Festival in Griffith Park – A public party to celebrate L.A.’s favorite big cat (Oct. 21).

8. Sunland-Tujunga Open Studios – A free guided weekend tour of local art studios and creative venues featuring 40+ artists. (Oct. 21-22)

9. Old Pasadena Day of the Dead Altar Tours – Music, activities, and self-guided tours o traditional and contemporary Day of the Dead altars (Oct. 27-29)

10. LA Critical Mass: America’s Largest Community Bike Ride – This year’s ride starts ride at Wilshire Blvd and Western Ave, Los Angeles, California at 6:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged! (Oct. 27)

11. DOPIUM.LA — A FREE Cultural Festival in Chinatown – Celebrating Asian American expression through food, music and never-before-seen art exhibits. (Nov. 4)

12. Grand Ave: All Access – A huge day of free events all taking place along Grand Ave. in DTLA. (Nov. 4)

13. Woofstock 90210 at Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills – 35+ pet-related vendors, food trucks, a pet parade, and more (Nov. 5)

14. Inglewood Open Studios – Inglewood’s only art walk is a two-day affair now in its 11th year. (Nov. 11-12)

15. UCLA Game Art Festival 2017 – A night of games and game art, live performance, music, and refreshments co-resented by the UCLA Game Lab (Nov 14)

16. Great LA Walk comes to Beverly Blvd – Starting at 1st Street in Little Tokyo and trekking all the way to the ocean – (Nov. 18)

17. L.A. County Tree Lighting Ceremony at Grand Park – You can enjoy the holiday decorations in Grand Park through Dec. 26. (Nov. 27)

18. Venice Christmas Boat Parade – The parade is held annually on the first Saturday of December. Be sure to check the website for updates if that Saturday rains out or if the date is changed. (Dec. 2)

19. Echo Park Community Parade – 50+ entrants celebrate this year’s theme: “Golden Memories of Echo Park” (Dec. 9)

20. 55th Annual Marina Del Rey Boat Parade – An estimated 25,000 people come watch the Boat Parade each year. (Dec. 9)

21. 58th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration – An afternoon of music and dance to celebrate the season (Dec. 24)

Event schedule provided by We Like LA.

August 24, 2017

Free Shuttle Service Coming To West Hollywood

Starting March 2018, Sunset Strip visitors will be able to get around on the weekends a little bit easier.

The West Hollywood City Council has voted to pilot a free six-month shuttle service for the Sunset Strip area.

The shuttle will go west along Sunset from Fairfax Avenue before turning south on Doheny Drive and heading east along Melrose. The shuttle will turn back north along San Vicente Boulevard to Sunset and continue east until dipping down to Santa Monica Boulevard between Crescent Heights Boulevard and Fairfax–providing better connectivity with popular restaurants such as Laurel Hardware.

The shuttle is expected to run between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

The pilot program is meant to promote nightlife around the strip and gives visitors a better option than the $30 parking lots. Aside from that, it will allow people to travel the Strip without worrying about driving while under the influence.

After the six months, the city will assess the program’s effectiveness and to decide whether to continue it further.

August 11, 2017

Art Taking Over Old Pasadena This Saturday

This Saturday, August 12, Old Pasadena will have a free, one-day art takeover throughout its historic 22-block district.

BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena will feature 12-site specific installations from both established and up-and-coming artists.

In addition to the installations, event-goers will also find creative Art Stops at more than 30 participating shops and restaurants. A great opportunity for Instagram photos!

BoldPas will go from 12 to 8 p.m. For those looking for a greater experience, Pasadena Walking Tours will have two tours on Saturday, one at 1:30 p.m. and the other at 5 p.m. Tours will include temporary installations and Old Pasadena’s permanent public art. The $10 tours will also offer a chance to meet the onsite BoldPas artists. Advance registration is required.

Remember, all installations are free and open to the public. For more details on the event, visit oldpasadena.org.

Have fun!

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July 28, 2017

Free Museum Days In Los Angeles For August

Below is a handy list of museums offering free admission during the month of August!

The list only includes museums that generally charge an entrance fee, such as The Getty, California Science Center, and many more.

Enjoy this “cheat-sheet” and remember, there are dozens of other museums around Los Angeles that are free 365 days of the year!

[AUGUST 1] Kidspace Museum (4 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 3] Skirball Cultural Center

[AUGUST 3] Huntington Library (must reserve passes in advance for the free day)

[AUGUST 3] Japanese American National Museum ( 5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 3] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 3] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 4] Long Beach Museum of Art

[AUGUST 4] Norton Simon Museum (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 4] Pasadena Museum of California Art (noon to 5 p.m.)

[AUGUST 6] Museum of Latin American Art

[AUGUST 6 ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you are able to)

[AUGUST 8] Los Angeles County Museum of Art

[AUGUST 8] Autry Museum of the American West

[AUGUST 10] Skirball Cultural Center

[AUGUST 10] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 10] Japanese American National Museum (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 10] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 11] Long Beach Museum of Art

[AUGUST 13] Museum of Latin American Art

[AUGUST 13] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you are able to)

[AUGUST 15] Los Angeles County Arboretum

[AUGUST 15] South Coast Botanic Garden

[AUGUST 15] Descanso Gardens

[AUGUST 17] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 17] Skirball Cultural Center

[AUGUST 17] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 17] Pasadena Museum of California Art (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 17] Japanese American National Museum

[AUGUST 18] Long Beach Museum of Art

[AUGUST 20] Museum of Latin American Art

[AUGUST 20] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you are able to)

[AUGUST 24] Japanese American National Museum (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 24] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 24] Skirball Cultural Center

[AUGUST 24] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 25] Long Beach Museum of Art

[AUGUST 27] Museum of Latin American Art (5 – 9 p.m.)

[AUGUST 27] Museum of Latin American Art

[AUGUST 27] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you are able to)

[AUGUST 31] Skirball Cultural Center

[AUGUST 31] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 31] Japanese American National Museum (5 – 8 p.m.)

[AUGUST 31] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (5 – 8 p.m.)

Reminder, verify the status of free days before you visit the museum, and get more details on parking costs and ticketed exhibitions.

June 28, 2017

List Of Free L.A. Museum Days For July

Several Los Angeles museums, that normally charge an admission, are waiving their entry fees for the month of July. Below is a list of all those museums, which includes the California Science Center and The Getty!

Keep in mind, there are more than a dozen museums in and around Los Angeles that are free ALL the time, but this list is only for those that typically charge but are waiving their admission fees (not including parking).

JULY 2: Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

JULY 2: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 6: Japanese American National Museum

JULY 6: Skirball Cultural Center

JULY 6: Huntington Library (reserve passes for the free day in advance)

JULY 6: MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen

JULY 6: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 7: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 7: Norton Simon Museum

JULY 7: Pasadena Museum of California Art

JULY 9: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 9: Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

JULY 11: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

JULY 11: Autry Museum of the American West

JULY 13: Skirball Cultural Center

JULY 13: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 13: Japanese American National Museum

JULY 13: MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen

JULY 14: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 16: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 16: Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

JULY 18: Descanso Gardens

JULY 18: Los Angeles County Arboretum

JULY 18: South Coast Botanic Garden

JULY 20: Skirball Cultural Center

JULY 20: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 20: Pasadena Museum of California Art

JULY 20: Japanese American National Museum

JULY 20: MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen

JULY 21: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 23: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 23: Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

JULY 27: MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen

JULY 27: Skirball Cultural Center

JULY 27: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 28: Long Beach Museum of Art

JULY 28: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 30: Museum of Latin American Art

JULY 30: Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

Make sure to verify the status of free days before you visit. Check the museum websites to verify hours of free admission, parking costs, and any other details. Also, free admission days may not include ticketed exhibitions.

October 25, 2016

Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks' agents help feed hungry, deliver 100 lunches to homeless

Thanks to Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks, many who struggle with hunger every day unexpectedly received a free meal last week.

Sherman Oaks’ agents took it upon themselves to do something for the homeless and the hungry in the community. Agents kicked off their Wednesday by bringing in food supplies and packing lunches. Together, the office packed 100 Rodeo Realty reusable tote bags with sandwiches, cookies, granola bars, fresh fruit and water.

Agents then delivered and distributed the meals to the homeless all throughout the community.

By giving food to the hands of those who need it the most, agents became more aware of homelessness in the area. Their time and donations is a reminder that it doesn’t take much to make an impact and a difference—an experience they enjoyed and hope others will get inspired to do also.

Statistics
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, San Fernando Valley experienced an increase in homelessness since 2013 and went from 4,836 homeless persons to 5,216 in 2015. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank reports that 1 in 6 people of L.A. County struggle with hunger—that’s equivalent to the total population of the San Fernando Valley.

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September 28, 2016

Nadeau Los Angeles To Host Free Meet And Greet With Interior Designer Leslie Whitlock

Nadeau Los Angeles will be hosting a meet and greet with L.A. interior designer and home stager Leslie Whitlock on Saturday, October 1 from noon until 2 p.m.

Whitlock, who has worked with the likes of Calvin Klein, will be staging interiors for multiple rooms and discussing how to infuse environments with warmth, creativity and one’s personal style.

The meet and greet will include snacks, beverages, music and an informal Q&A session. Nadeau Los Angeles will also be raffling off more than $500 in furniture and accessories.

The event is free and open to the public. Bring your questions and get ready to learn some insider tips designers charge a fortune for!

To RSVP, click HERE.

Nadeau Los Angeles is located at 176 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 90036

For more information on Whitlock, read this LA Times article HERE.

Also, visit his website HERE.

Information provided by Nadeau.

August 31, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Lori Goldsmith sponsoring Beverly Vista's movie night for parents and children

School is back in session and Beverly Vista Elementary School is kicking off this new school year with a free movie night.

The family event is being sponsored by Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills Realtor, Lori Goldsmith, who is part of the Executive Board of the PTA at Beverly Vista.

The Realtor has two children who attend Beverly Vista, Max (1st grade) and Sam (8th grade), and volunteered to sponsor the school’s first movie night of the year.

Parents and children are invited to bring their blankets and enjoy a night outdoors under the stars watching “The Peanuts Movie” on the school’s playground.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th at 7:30 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. so children can play with their friends and enjoy pizza, popcorn, candy, and drinks that will be on sale. All proceeds will benefit Beverly Vista’s PTA.

Aside from actively chairing as 3rd VP Community Service for the PTA, Lori Goldsmith is one of the three co-chairs for the 8th grade graduation committee and additionally one of the room mothers for Max’s 1st grade class. Last year she dressed up as the school’s mascot “The BV Bulldog” to encourage school spirit, which landed her the position of “Spirit Chair.”

“Every Friday those little faces were beaming with School Spirit as the Bulldog hugged and high-fived the students,” said Lori Goldsmith. “I am happy to help our wonderful school, Beverly Vista and do whatever I can for this tremendous community. These kids are only young once, let’s leave a lasting impression and teach them community involvement.”

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