From the Editor - Summer 2021

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

As the old story goes "There must be a pony in here somewhere," as we are gradually becoming out of all that these past many months have brought us, the term introspection comes to mind. We've definitely had a lot of time to reflect, to question, ...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik Moms are those wonderful people who when you ask them what they want for Mother's Day, they say, 'nothing dear, just want you to be happy!' Still, it's always fun to surprise your mom with something beautiful! Check off all those ...

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Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles from the Echo Theatre Company

Posted By Bill Garry

By Bill Garry When I first heard about Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles, an interactive murder-mystery at the Echo Theatre Company, I imagined one of those frothy entertainments that pop up at dinner theatres: colorful red herrings, chummy ...

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Out and About: Pureology's Commitment To Sustainability #BeautywithPurpose

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik While Earth Day takes place in April, being conscious about the environment is something we should be focusing on all year round. Hair care brands like Pureology--the first Zerosulfate ® vegan hair care product--are right on the pulse ...

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Harrison Held's SceneAroundTown

Posted By Harrison Held

Ann-Margret photos by William Kidston Hollywood super star Ann-Margret received a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Family Film Awards hosted by Dean Cain. Emmy winner Julianne Hough presented the award and honored her idol with a special dance ...

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Out and About: Distinctive Gift Bags from Distinctive Assets

Posted By Susan Hornik

By Susan Hornik Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with catapulting the promotional craze of celebrity swag into a pop culture phenomenon, produced the one and only official GRAMMY® Gift Bag. Just as the show ...

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Valentine's Day Outing for Bachelor Nation Newlyweds Jordan Kimball and Christina Creedon

Posted By Susan Hornik

Bachelor Nation star Jordan Kimball and fiancee Christina Creedon Photo courtesy of statraksphoto.com Bachelor Nation star Jordan Kimball and fiancee Christina Creedon hit Sam's Club for some Valentine's Day snacks, in particular Candy Pop's New ...

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Susan Hornik's Valentine's Day 2021 Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

While Valentine's Day may be a holiday people celebrate annually, you can show you care all year round. Whether its your friends, family, coworker or lover, a few kind words go a long way. Add in a token of your appreciation, and that's extra good ...

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Independent Shakespeare Company remembers former Councilmember Tom LaBonge

Posted By Admin

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival thrived because of Tom's support. In our earliest days in Barnsdall Park, he saw the importance of free Shakespeare performances, and was instrumental to our move to ...

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Susan Hornik's Holiday 2020 Gift Guide

Posted By Susan Hornik

I don't know about you, but the holidays this year are decidedly different from in the past. Maybe it's just me, but it took me a while to get in the spirit but once I did, I felt so much better. Even though we have gone through immense struggles ...

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Gift Spotlight: Package from Santa

Posted By Susan Hornik

If you are looking to give your children a special treat from Santa, check out Package From Santa, a "one-stop shop" for All Things Santa! This fantastic gift safely delivers top-secret tools that instill a child's belief and the magic of ...

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Out and About in Hollywood, by Susan Hornik

Posted By Susan Hornik

Kinyatta E. Gray loved traveling around the world so much she started her own lifestyle line, FlightsInStilettos®. Since 2018, the stylish blogger's goal is to inspire women travelers to put their best selves forward when jetsetting. " The ...

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From the Editor - Fall/Winter 2020

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Dear Friends, For nearly 35 years, we've been producing Discover Hollywood and during that time have been through many changes both in ownership and in our everchanging community. It's no surprise to anyone that nothing really compares to the last ...

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Oscar's Hollywood - Fall/Winter 2020

Posted By Oscar Arslanian

This year's Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Summit went virtual and brought news of new projects and controversial topics to the main stage. Over 120 projects have been developed or are in the pipeline compared with 80 in 2019. ...

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Surfs Up!! Malibu Surf Coach, The Premiere Surf Coaching Company, Offers The Perfect Pandemic-Friendly Sporting Activity

Posted By Susan Hornik

With so much time being spent at home, exercise is more important than ever. Surfing may quite possibly be the perfect outdoors activity for adults and children alike, during this never-ending pandemic. Luckily, Hollywood is blessed with beautiful ...

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From the Editor - Spring 2020

Posted By Nyla Arslanian

Such strange times we're in. As we go to press, we've been on lockdown for a month and it could be another month (or more!) before we are set free again. In planning for this issue, it was obvious that any date-sensitive information had to be cut, ...

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Oscar's Hollywood - Spring 2020

Posted By Oscar Arslanian

The Hollywood Renaissance continues, as evidenced by the influx of hotels, apartment complexes and mixed-use buildings. The Heart of Hollywood project is in its early stages and will focus on a grand vision for the Walk of Fame. The eastern end of ...

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Reviews: Margaritaville

Posted By Olga Clark

Except for sort of knowing about Jimmy Buffet and loving his joyous song "Margaritaville," I arrived at the Dolby Theatre to celebrate the Nederlander Organization's new venue in Hollywood. That the production opens on the heels of the Oscar Awards ...

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Theater Review: Law and Order: the Musical!

Posted By Valerie Milano

I almost hesitate to recommend this delightful original musical: If it were to get too successful, the awesome weight of NBC's legal department might fall on the poor little theater company, despite "a parody in accordance with fair-use law" being ...

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Harrison Held's Scene Around Town

Posted By Harrison Held

We had a terrific time at the 5th Roger Neal Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner and Gifting Suite held at the beautiful Hollywood Museum in the historic former Max Factor Building steps away from the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars were being held. The ...

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