Babcock Winery & Vineyards

Brick Barn Wine Estate

Casa Dumetz Wines

Dierberg & Star Lane

Epiphany Wine Co.

Hitching Post Wines

Laetitia Vineyards and Winery

Jamie Slone Wines

Lafond Winery & Vineyards

Margerum Wine Company

Melville Winery

Pence Vineyards & Winery

Presqu’ile Winery

SAMsARA Wine Co.

Santa Barbara Winery

Stolpman Vineyards

Sunstone Winery 

The Vincent Family Estate Vineyards & Winery

Check out these fun weekend events that are sure to kick this weekend off into high gear!

Cruel Summer – ‘90s Roller Rink

When: April 24 2021 – April 25 2021

Where: Century City Mall

For one weekend only, a free ’90s-inspired roller rink is landing at the Westfield Century City. The black-and-white–checkered rink, which celebrates Freeform’s new series Cruel Summer, will pop up on April 24 and 25 with a playlist that goes all in on tunes from 1993, ’94 and ’95. Reservations are available for time slots between noon and 6pm on Saturday and 11am and 6pm on Sunday. The rink will accept walk-ups, too, if there’s room.

Golden Road LA River Cleanup

When: April 24 2021

Where: Golden Road Brewing

Help Golden Road clean up the L.A. River (or a beach or watershed, depending on the location) and get a deal on some beer during this socially-distanced (just after) Earth Day event. Meet up at Golden Road’s Atwater Village pub (or the ones in Huntington Beach and Anaheim) and you’ll be led on a guided cleanup; each $15 ticket includes four canned beers, a koozie and a draft beer ticket for the bewery’s Earth Day Kolsch. Golden Road will donate $5 of each ticket to a local waterway organization.

Made in LA Exhibit

When: Until August 1 2021

Where: Multiple Venues

The Hammer Museum’s excellent, ongoing series of biennial exhibitions ups the ante each year with its spotlight on emerging and under-recognized L.A. artists, and the fifth edition is no exception—with a co-presentation at the Huntington Library, too.

Desert X

When: Until May 16 2021

Where: Various Locations

The desert-spanning biennial is back, with premieres of site-specific works from a slate of 13 artists across 40 miles of the Coachella Valley through May 16. Admission is free and there’s an emphasis on visitor safety (with the exhibitions all being outdoors, that seems like a natural fit).

Check out some of these standout dining destinations in Los Angeles and the Valley that host an incredible eating experience with incredible food. Check out what some of the biggest food critics around have to say about these hot spots.

One of LA’s most iconic and legendary homes was recently co-listed by Rodeo Realty Agents Zizi Pak and John Gould.

The Hearst Estate was built in 1926 and is a prized property for collectors of fine architecture. As the former residence of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, actress Marion Davies, and even used as a honeymoon hideaway for The Kennedys, The Hearst Estate is anchored in American Legend and is a one-of-a-kind home.

Set at the end of one of the city’s longest private driveway, this stunning estate pays tribute to its architect, Gordon Kaufman. The main house has 9 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms and enjoys a seemingly endless list of opulent living spaces.

A formal living room is set under a soaring 22 ft arched hand-painted ceiling, a historic 2-story wood-paneled library, plus a billiards room with a fireplace reminiscent of Hearst Castle, an art-deco nightclub, 2 projection/screening rooms, grand state public rooms, and entertaining areas that can accommodate 1,000 guests.

Complimenting the main house, the ancillary improvements include 2 staff/guest apartments, a pool house, a tennis pavilion, and a two-story 5 bedroom gatehouse. All this is set on 3.5 acres of private grounds with sun-soaked terraces, lawns, waterfalls & Olympic sized pool. 

The property has been all over the news! From Architectural Digest, People Magazine, LA Times, and more!

Property Details:  9 bed I 15 bath I 29,000 sqft I Located at 1011 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 I Listed for $89,750,000 by Zizi Pak and John Gould

Make a huge street-side impression with the right plants, flowers, and landscaping for your front yard. Not sure where to begin? Get inspired by these front yard landscape ideas.

Tip #1: Walk Way

A curving bluestone walkway crafts a journey to the front door of this modern interpretation of cottage style. Wide, gentle curves make mowing a breeze, and matching planters mark the start and end of the walk—and provide a place to add bright blooms to the scene.

Tip #2: Go Green

Informal plantings complement this quaint cottage. Boxwoods and other evergreens blend beautifully with the home’s yellow exterior, echoing the deep green of shutters and doors.

Tip #3: Forest Getaway

Stone-edged beds and a cozy blanket of pine straw mulch help this getaway home blend into its North Carolina mountain setting. Foundation plantings include a mix of evergreens and birch trees, which offer strong multi-season interest. By arranging plantings to the sides of the spacious front porch, views of a raised planting bed and surrounding forest remain unobstructed.

Tip #4: Elegant Balance

Neatly clipped boxwood hedges give this entry a formal ambiance, an ideal accompaniment to this luxurious estate-style home. Mirror image plantings outside the front door give the garden a sense of balance that reflects the structure.

Tip #5: Lighting

Use landscape lights to improve nighttime visibility and showcase plantings. Uplighting a tree transforms it into a living work of art.

Tip # 6: Neutral Palette 

This entry proves that a simple color scheme can earn rave reviews. Dark gray contrasts beautifully with the natural wood tones of porch columns, garage door, and fence, and an asymmetrical walk pairs well with the home’s craftsman details. Fill small beds with slow-growing plants that won’t outgrow their spots.

Stocks continued their unprecedented rise again this week – A surge in consumer spending, increasing corporate profits, and inflation all point to the economy recovering much quicker than expected. That added to the effects of the nearly $2 trillion of stimulus that will be disbursed over the next 24 months, and possibly a giant infrastructure package has investors bullish on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 34,000 for the first time in history. It closed the week at 34,200.67, up 1.2%from 33,800.60 last week. It is up 11.6% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 4,185.87, up 1.4% from 4,128.80 last week. It is up 11.3% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed the week at 14,052.34, up 1.1% from 13,900.19 last week. It is up 8.6% year-to-date.

U.S. Treasury bond yields – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 1.59%, down from 1.67% last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 2.26%, down from 2.34%  last week. We watch bond yields because mortgage rates often follow treasury bond yields.

Mortgage rates – The April 15, 2021, Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported mortgage rates for the most popular loan products as follows: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.04%, down from 3.13% last week. The 15-year fixed was 2.35%, down from 2.42% last week. The 5-year ARM was 2.80%, down from 2.93% last week.

California existing home sales in March –  The California Association of Realtors reported that existing, single-family home sales totaled 446,410 on an annualized basis in March. That represented a year-over-year increase of 19.7% from the 373,070 annualized rate of homes sold in March 2020. The median price paid for a home climbed 8.6% month-over-month from the median price in February. The median price paid for a home in California was $758,990 up 23.9% from the median price of $612,440 last March. There was just a 1.6 month supply of homes for sale in March, down from a 2.6 month supply one year ago. Below please find a graph of regional statistics for Southern California.

Check out these events happening in Los Angeles this weekend!

Festival of Books, Stories, and Ideas

For the second straight year, the typically in-person book fair will now be held virtually. So while you won’t be able to roam stalls from booksellers, you’ll still be able to catch a week of streaming readings and panels with the likes of Zooey Deschanel, Don Lemon, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Meena Harris and more. Most panels are totally free to watch, though you’ll have the option of purchasing each book from a local bookstore.

Saturday April 17 – Friday April 23, 2021

Location: Virtual

https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Outfest Fusion

A more slimmed-down version of its summer fest, the inclusive Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival is providing a platform for 10 feature-length films and 41 shorts from a diversity of filmmakers. You can watch all of them online from April 16 to 20, or head to Exposition Park for a pair of drive-in galas.

Friday April 16 – Tuesday April 20, 2021

Location: 

700 Exposition Park Dr

Los Angeles

https://outfest.org/fusion2021/

Brave Robot x Alfred’s Free Earth Day Vegan Affogatos

The only thing better than free coffee or ice cream? Free coffee and ice cream. On Saturday, April 17, vegan-but-creamy brand Brave Robot is teaming up with Alfred’s Melrose outpost for free plant-based affogatos on Earth Day. The affogatos are only available while supplies last, so hopefully you’re down for dessert for breakfast.

Saturday April 17, 2021

Location: 8428 Melrose Pl

Los Angeles 90069

alfred.la/pages/locations

CatCon

The self-dubbed Comic-Con for cat people, typically held at the Pasadena Convention Center, heads online with speakers and virtual exhibitors and adoptions. 

Saturday April 17 – Sunday April 18, 2021

Location: Virtual

https://catconworldwide.com/

Cinespia Cemetery Screening of Hairspray

Are you ready for a Divine drive-in dream come true? A bubbly Baltimore teen sparks a revolution as she dances her way past small-town small-mindedness with big hair and an even bigger heart! Enjoy the blast from the past from king of crass John Waters, starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Jerry Stiller, Ruth Brown, and Sonny Bono. The Corny Collins Show comes to life with DJ sets that’ll turn your car into a dance-a-thon.

Saturday April 17, 2021

Location: Greek Theatre

Address:2700 N Vermont Ave

Los Angeles 90027

http://cinespia.org/event/hairspray-drive-in/

The weekend is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than a delicious brunch at your favorite local restaurant! Check out these delectable staples that are sure to make your mouth water.

Cici’s Cafe

18912 Ventura Blvd

Tarzana, CA 91356

Cici’s Cafe is a 14-year-old San Fernando Valley staple, turning out platter after platter of pancakes, eggs, and breakfast meats for hungry local diners. Open for takeout, catering, and outside dining.

Huckleberry Cafe

1014 Wilshire Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90401

For a satisfying brunch by the beach, head to Huckleberry where the cooking is seasonal and just-rich-enough. For those seeking serious comfort, the $16 country breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, and a buttermilk biscuit with jam. Open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

A.O.C.

8700 W 3rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Selecting a suitable brunch in Mid-City West is as easy as A.O.C., especially when there’s Spanish fried chicken served atop a cornmeal waffle with jamon butter. Open for takeout and delivery.

Court Cafe

5496 W Centinela Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Court Cafe is a collaboration between Taco Mell’s Jermelle Henderson, Bleu Kitchen’s Calvin Johnson, and Keith Garett of All Flavor No Grease. The brunch menu aims to please with original dishes like Garret’s ocho burrito with lobster, chicken sausage, shrimp, bell peppers, spinach, eggs, etouffee sauce, and smoked gouda cheese sauce. Open for takeout.

Manuela

907 E 3rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Manuela’s Southern-inflected brunch from chef Kris Tominaga includes shrimp and grits with hen of the woods mushroom and bacon, a poblano and goat cheese quiche, and seriously great cream biscuits with jam and butter. Open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Watts Coffee House

1827 E 103rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90002

Desiree Edwards of Watts Coffee House has been fueling the neighborhood with soul food comforts like fried chicken, smothered pork chops, and buttermilk biscuits since 1997. Call ahead to place an order before swinging by for pick-up.

Check out these moving and inspirational films that bring more life to the screen and are new to streaming platforms this spring!

Fly Like A Girl 

Where to Watch: Hulu

From a Lego-loving girl who includes female pilots in her toy airplanes to a woman who helped lead shuttle missions to space, this documentary shows that women are in charge of their own destiny.

Beloved

Where to Watch: Hulu

Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover star in this 1998 movie adaptation of Toni Morrison’s macabre post-Civil War novel.

Life in Color with David Attenborough

Where to Watch: Netflix

In a new three-part series, the legendary David Attenborough travels the world from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the snowy Scottish Highlands to reveal the extraordinary and never-before-seen ways animals use color.

See this handy April Home Improvement Checklist to plan for a safe and enjoyable Spring and Summer.

Tip #1: Check safety devices

Check that your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are functioning and add new batteries to them. Check for recalls of your home safety products as well –  you can find up-to-date listings at Recalls.gov.

Tip #2: Inspect driveway, paths, and walkways

Check your driveway and paths for cracks and damage from winter freezing and thawing.  Schedule repairs as needed.

Tip #3: Inspect the property for standing water

Eliminate mosquitoes and inspect breeding grounds by inspecting your property for standing water. Also, inspect any flower pots that have been left out since they can fill with water too. Eliminate any puddles you may find in your yard and gardens.

Tip #4: Clean garbage cans and recycling bins

Take all garbage cans and recycling bins outside and give them a thorough cleaning with a brush and detergent. Let dry and bring back indoors.

Tip #5: Wash siding

Use a pressure washer to wash the siding of your home. Mold and dirt can build up with time. Remove it to keep your siding in tip-top shape and maintain your home’s curb appeal!

Tip # 6: Test sprinklers, hoses, hose reels, and irrigation system

Test all of your water sprinklers, hoses, and irrigation system if you have one to make sure they are ready to go once the weather warms up enough to water your gardens. Replace any damaged water sprinklers, hoses, and hose reels.

Tip #7: Schedule air conditioning inspection

Now is the time to make sure your air conducting system is functioning! Schedule an inspection and order any parts required.