Last semester I went to a comedy show in Los Angeles at a place called the Upright Citizens Brigade training center (UCB). UCB is a comedy school that puts on free or discount shows to the public so that trainees can practice their improvised and sketch comedy. Located on Sunset Boulevard, the theater is in … [Read more…]
This Saturday (2/13) around noon I had a Lacrosse game at Daniel’s Field in San Pedro, and just up the street was San Pedro High School. Before the game, I went for a warmup run and wandered onto the campus. To my surprise, the majority of the school was open. I decided to run onto … [Read more…]
I have been to Downtown Disney many times. I do not have a Disneyland pass, so I do enjoy going down there every once in a while to walk around and have a bite to eat. I have always loved to atmosphere down there; everyone is happy, there are bright colors and lights, and the … [Read more…]
I live in Downey, California. Although the city has very few noteworthy features, one interesting fact is that it houses the oldest operational McDonald’s restaurant in the world. I drive past it every day on my way to school, and have even eaten there on a few occasions, but never truly understood its history. The … [Read more…]
On Saturday, February 13th, I was able to go to Downtown Disney and eat at the Jazz Kitchen as a late birthday present from a friend. Even though it comes with a troubling past, I have always loved visiting Disneyland and walking around the Downtown Disney area. The food, in particular, is something that I always … [Read more…]
Melrose Avenue is, hands down, my favorite street in LA. Now, Due to the large number of famous streets in Los Angeles, this statement is not something to simply disregard. Melrose is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a cappuccino at Alfred’s Coffee or a hectic shopping day filled with Marc Jacob handbags, there’s … [Read more…]
On Wednesday January 27, 2016 at 7:30PM I attended a screening of the documentary, Heart of a Dog, by Laurie Anderson at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. I had never been to the museum or even heard of it, but after attending this screening an learning about their mission I was extremely impressed. There mission … [Read more…]
One of my favorite beaches to go is Huntington Beach and every time I go there I see the pier extending out into the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the tourist destination. I always looked at it wondering how it was built and how it has stood for so long. Turns out, the one we all know … [Read more…]
Recently on February 10, 2016 I had to go to my grandmother’s house in East Los Angeles. On Only a few blocks away from her house is one of the most popular haunted locations of Los Angeles. The Linda Vista Hospital in Boyle Heights has been on countless television shows to determine if it is … [Read more…]
Santa Monica Boulevard is one of the most well known thoroughfares in Los Angeles, running from Sunset Boulevard and ending on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Such a road holds many tidbits and trivia about the culture of Los Angeles, but one piece of information often overlooked is the role of Santa Monica Blvd. … [Read more…]