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


Michelle Sharp and me admiring the Grace Kelly pen.
Today Mont Blanc hosted brunch at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to showcase their newest collection of time pieces and one-of-a-kind writing instruments.

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

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

Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, honored us by joining the US1 Travel
dinner in On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge.
We were over 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.
"Love Hurts"; or so it seems at LACMA tonight.   The museum's Ahmanson building stayed open late with a 30-minute tour inspired by works of art in the permanent collection harnessing the power of love, jealousy, affairs and heartbreak.  From Picasso's The Lovers to Renoir's La Promenade to the very literal LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, the evening was made for lovers and lonely hearts.  And as a bonus opportunity, there was a chance to take in the Stanley Kubrick exhibit, on display through June 30, 2013.  www.lacma.org

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day

Today is all about matters of the heart... and yours matters to mine.  Happy Valentine's Day!

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.

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

Ground Hog Sees His Shadow

Hurray!  It will be an early spring!  

http://wehonews.com/z/wehonews/archive/page.php?articleID=7634

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.