Sunday, February 24, 2013
Happy Oscar Sunday!
Like most people in Los Angeles, I'm preparing snacks and heading to a friends to complete a ballot and get this Sunday rolling. Enjoy!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Mont Blanc - not a minute too soon
Kids Reenact the Nominated Films
With the 85th Academy Awards coming up this weekend, this is a pretty good time to post this adorable video featuring kids reenacting this year's best Picture nominees including Argo, Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained and Beasts of the Southern Wild. The video segments are brought to us by Kids Reenact creator Jared Neumark and Official Comedy. Enjoy
geektyrant.com/news/2013/2/22/kids-reenact-oscar-nominated-films.html
geektyrant.com/news/2013/2/22/kids-reenact-oscar-nominated-films.html
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Oscar Celebrates
For the past three nights, I have been immersed in screenings at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Programs included film clips and onstage discussion with filmmakers. It's one of my favorite things to do before Oscar Night. I imagined that it would give me a handicap for those ballots people do at parties on Sunday. But I've found it only confuses the voting process for me. All of the films deserve an Oscar. There are several events left on the agenda this weekend. Go to www.oscars.org for the remaining schedule.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Fly Me to the Moon
Monday, February 18, 2013
Another Candle on the Birthday Cake
Hi Wendy, Thank you so much for my beautiful birthday card! You are too good. Hope you are well and keeping nice and busy. All the very best, Jenna [travel genius, Plan B Travel]
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Love Hurts
Watching scenes from 'The Shining'. Above is ax wielded by Jack Nicholson to chop up his wife, Wendy. |
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Travel Fact and the Mood for Love
Travel helps set the mood for love, survey finds. The US Travel Association has released the results of a new survey that found travel as a strong motivator for romance. Sixty-three percent of respondents said that a weekend vacation helps stir romantic thoughts more effectively than gifts. Strengthening intimacy was an important motivator for travel for nearly 60% of couples surveyed.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Bodies and Shadows
In conjunction with the Caravaggio exhibit at the Los Angeles County Art Museum, a musical and ballet celebration was created to honor the great Italian master. The evening began with a performance of Baroque instrumentalists in the exhibit galleries, followed by the U.S. premiere of Caravaggio, a ballet composed by Gionanni Sollima, choreographed by Matteo Levaggi and performed by the members of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company. The exhibit ends on Sunday, February 10th. www.LACMA.org
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Another Candle on the Birthday Cake
Hey Wendy, I just returned from a few days away and received your sweet birthday note. Thanks so much for thinking of me! Hope to see you soon. All my best, Nick [TASCHEN]
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Chinese New Year
This evening kicked off a month of celebrating the Chinese New Year in Beverly Hills. Officially February 10th is the start of the Year of the Snake, but many of the boutiques have decorated in Chinese red and serpents since mid January; red corresponding with fire, symbolizing good fortune and joy. The festivities included a dragon dance and demonstrations of dance and martial arts. Brooks Brothers held a private reception and shopping event catering by Xian restaurant where a cascade of gifts were offered to ensure a prosperous beginning to the new year.
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