Can’t wait to try this (thanks to a great deal on Daily Candy)! Yogaqua— yoga on a stand-up paddle board. Locations in Marina Del Rey and Newport Beach.
Will report back once I take my lesson! Deal still available for those interested 3 lessons to be used within a month for $37 http://deals.dailycandy.com/deal/12217/yogaqua-la-51-percent-off
One Crowded Swimming Hole!
Went on an impromptu hike yesterday at Malibu Creek State Park— ended up seeing a number of neat sightings.
i) A rock formation where they filmed part of Planet of the Apes (1968)
ii) Part of the M*A*S*H set
iii) A very popular swimming hole….highlight being seeing a man in a full suit in the water & three girls wearing tutus jumping off the rocks.
Fun times in nature***
Thoroughly can’t wait to see this new show on TLC! Partnering with Michaels = genius! Not 100% sure about Tori Spelling as host..
Loved these snippets from the promo reel
“We Have A Glitter Emergency!!”
“This Isn’t Crafting— This Is War!”
Big Easy Express by director Emmett Malloy, is a documentary about a train tour by folk bands Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Britain’s Mumford & Son. It has the distinction today of being the first feature film distributed globally (in 50 countries) for sale and rental on iTunes ahead of any other platform, including theaters.
The producers and the bands were able to make the deal with Apple because they own all of the global rights to the film and music. Apple also will be first to offer the soundtrack when that’s released.
On July 24 Alliance Entertainment will introduce Big Easy Express in a Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack. Later this year it will go to multiple subscription VOD outlets and theaters before moving to conventional television in early 2013.
A friend invited me to an awesome event this past Saturday called EAT|SEE|HEAR. It’s an outdoor food/music & film series that features food trucks, live bands & movies. The perfect trifecta. Venues include everything from highschools, parks and community centers. This week was the screening of The Big Lebowski at Santa Monica Highschool’s outdoor Greek Theatre. At first I was a bit wary, having had my fill of Hollywood Cemetery Screenings last summer but this was a great alternative!
Side-note: It’s both a blessing and a curse—I am unable attend an event and not take mental notes about the good, the bad and ideas for how to improve said event. This came close to a perfect event from an organizational and marketing stand point.
First off there were no bads— a rarity in my mind hence the blog post.
The Good
Great ticketing system, allowing you to purchase your tickets ahead of time on fandango’s website, there was the option for general ticketing or the LATE COMER ticket, basically for 9 dollars more (regular tickets $11.50, late comers $20) you were assured a spot and could waltz in as close to the film start time as you want. Fabulous option for LA’s pathologically late. On site you could show your print out, or your confirmation email on your iphone, purchasing day of tickets was also a breeze— cash only.
Food— A great selection including curry, tacos, burgers, hot beverages, sandwiches.
Music— While I didn’t make it in time to hear them, a local band is featured every week before the screening.
Screening— I’d never seen a blow up movie screen before— genius! Also neat at the end while the credits rolled, they superimposed the event’s logo in the bottom corner which was a great final touch.
Marketing— Really well thought out, the series sizzle reel played before the start of the film, website URL showcased, trailer for next week’s film, location listed. The MC also encouraged people to take photos of the event and submit them for a competition they are holding. Also nice touch sponsor KROG was giving away popcorn if you showed the Fandango app on your phone.
Parking— Vital in LA…$3 Affordable lot right across the street from the venue.
Potential Improvements
*** Like I mentioned earlier, this was a very near perfect event, below 2 small suggestions.
1. It most likely had something to do with the venue being a school, but there was no alcohol, oh well great company made up for it!
2. Would have loved to see branded blankets for sale— the event has a neat, simple logo that could be showcased & it gets chilly at night in LA.
* Next Week: Sat. June 30 ZOOLANDER @ Paul Revere Middle School in Brentwood*
Address: 1450 Allenford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90049
Music: AQUARIUM DRUNKARD PRESENTS THE ORWELLS
Doors: 5:30pm | Band: 7pm | Movie: 8:30pm
Sweet!!! Raspberry S’Mores
S’mores are a must-have summertime treat, so go ahead and indulge in this decadent (but still relatively healthy) dessert . The raspberriesadd a little extra sophistication to this classic camping-trip treat.
Ingredients:
1 graham cracker sheet
2 marshmallows, full size
2 small squares of dark chocolate
6 raspberries
Directions:
Use ½ of the sheet for each s’more (2 pieces), top with a melted marshmallow and small piece of dark chocolate and three berries each.
Source: Shape Magazine
Ingredients:
12 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
¼ cup scallions
¼ cup diced celery
½ cup light Mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
⅛ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
3 large bell peppers, any color, cut in half lengthwise with seeds & membranes removed
cayenne pepper (to taste)
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, scallions, and celery. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chives, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are well-combined. Add to chicken mixture and toss to coat well. Season with cayenne pepper, if desired. Stuff each pepper half with the chicken salad mixture and garnish with extra chives, if desired.
Makes 6 servings
Source: Shape Magazine
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/10-summer-snacks-under-200-calories?page=6
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