Hollywood Really is Forever!

For 11 years now, growing numbers of L.A. residents have been lining up around the block to get into Hollywood Forever Cemetery every spring and summer. They aren’t waiting to pay their respects, or visit a famous grave, but to see a classic movie under the moonlight – sometimes just a few feet from where the stars of the film are buried. This season is the 11-year anniversary of Cinespia, the group that organizes the cemetery screenings.

Cinespia is wrapping up their movie series this Labor Day with Dirty Dancing and Scarface. So come watch these iconic movies but don’t forget to bring blankets, drinks and picnic dinner for this screening below the stars. Also as a courtesy to other moviegoers: no tall chairs and no distilled spirits are permitted.

Dirty Dancing

Saturday,September 1st

directed by Emile Ardolino (1987,110 mins)

Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze

DJ spins before and after the screening

gates 7:00 pm / movie 8:30 pm
no reservation necessary
$10 donation tickets available at gate

Reservation Tickets Available Now: http://cinespia.ticketfly.com/event/146457

parking $10

Scarface

Sunday, September 2nd

directed by Brian De Palma (1983)

Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino

DJ spins before and after the screening

gates 7:00 pm / movie 8:30 pm
no reservation necessary
$10 donation tickets available at gate

Reservation Tickets Available Now:http://cinespia.ticketfly.com/event/146471

parking $10

Catch Both Flicks by Making it a Weekend

Who needs to leave town to getaway this Labor Day? Getaway in your own backyard with our Labor Day Staycation Package and receive 50% on your second guestroom! Book your stay between August 22 and September 9, or between November 18 and December 26. http://bit.ly/KNb3pK

It’s Never Too Soon To Start Panicking…HHN 2012

Your end draws near as the night grows darker. On select nights September 21 – October 31, face horror’s most terrifying creatures in the flesh at Universal Studios Hollywood. Explore the depths of all-new haunted houses, spine-tingling scare zones, live shows and more. Halloween Horror Nights, featuring AMC’s The Walking Dead, Silent Hill, and Alice Cooper to name a few.

The Walking Dead: Dead Inside and Terror Tram: Invaded by The Walking Dead

AMC’s popular television show gets the HHN haunted house treatment as visitors are cast in the roles of the living trying to escape undead zombies. But wait there’s more (apocalyptic zombie gore)!If guests somehow outrun the flesh-eating creatures in the maze, they’ll also have the chance to contend with the hungry hordes who have infiltrated Universal Studios’ renowned back-lot. Instead of the tight quarters of a haunted house, the Terror Tram will give intrepid visitors the opportunity to see — and become part of the action with — zombies in a cityscape much like the ones depicted on the show. If you think you’ll be able to shy away from the marauding mobs from the safety of the tour tram, think again. Guests will be booted off of the bus to walk among the restless zombies and fend for themselves on the dangerous streets. Good luck!

Welcome Silent Hill

Based on the video games and horror films (a sequel, Silent Hill: Revelation 3D will debut just before Halloween) this haunted house will pit guests against knife-bearing wackos, hideously gnarled nurses, and other lovely characters from the series. Despite the name, I’m expecting plenty of piercing shrieks emanating from Silent Hill.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is the Law

Nearly every Halloween haunt has at least one crazed lunatic running around in attack mode with a revved-up chainsaw. The inspiration for all of this lunacy comes from 1974 horror classic, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Instead of referencing the classic, Universal will go straight to the source and retell the lovely tale of Leatherface and and his cadre of cannibals. Visitors to the maze won’t be passively watching the film however; they will become potential victims of the hungry, saw-wielding nut jobs. Sounds like fun!

Alice Cooper – Goes to Hell

012 will be the second year that the classic rocker, who has built a distinctive career out of merging horror with hard rock, will be featured at HHN. His Welcome to My Nightmare maze, which debuted last year in Hollywood, will be crossing the country to give Florida HHN visitors bad dreams this year. An all new 3-D haunted house, Goes to Hell (whose title seems redundant; we all know Alice’s fate), will take its place. Expect plenty of loud music and mascara-streaked characters freaking everybody out.

La Llorona: La Cazadora de Ninos

This is a returning theme from a maze that debuted last year, although the house itself will be updated. It will take its cue from the Latin American legend of the Weeping Woman (or La Llorona), a tragic figure who kills her own children (ninos en Espanol), takes her own life in remorse, and wanders the earth in spirit form weeping for her lost offspring. Sounds like creepy fun in any language.

It’s never to soon to panic. So mark your calendars for this terrifying event. More updates to come along with special hotel rates to make this experience last even longer…

Bloc Source: Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights 2012

Catering for Jewish Events

Many events or gatherings, especially large scale ones, benefit from the use of a food caterer to take care of both food and beverage needs. For those events with guests that keep kosher in attendance, a different type of caterer may be needed. A kosher caterer is a person or company that specializes in preparing and serving food and beverages that adhere to kashrut — the strict set of Jewish dietary laws.

A caterer in general can cover the needs for virtually any sized event, from a family holiday gathering to a massive ballroom affair. These services are great options to take the pressure of many details off of a host. This is perhaps all the more true when special cooking needs are in order. While many caterers offer niche services such as ethnic cooking or vegetarian preparation, being a kosher caterer generally takes an extra level of expertise and certification.

Events that typically call for kosher catering include Jewish weddings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, and bris ceremonies. Holiday dinners, such as those on Rosh Hashanah or Passover, are also often catered. Allow us to highlight some delicious ideas for your event.

Honey Roasted Pomegranate Chicken

This chicken dish, using pomegranates, honey, carrots, and apricots, is perfect for the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah as it combines traditional New Year ingredients into a beautiful dish, served with hope for a sweet and fruitful New Year.

Makki Ka Soweta

It is all about the rich and authentic Indian flavor and taste. The easy Makki ka Soweta is lamb cooked with corn and spices. Cook up a feast for your guests with this simple lamb curry recipe.

Braiding a Six Strand Challah

Challah is a wonderful tasty bread. The challah bread is a very soft egg bread and is very pleasing in both appearance and taste. n The 6 braided Challah is very special

Matzo Ball Soup

This classic Passover recipe is served as the first course of the seder meal in Jewish homes all around the world.

Knishes

This recipe for classic Jewish baked dumplings is a baked or fried dumpling made of flaky dough with your choice of filling. In the most traditional versions, the filling is made entirely of mashed potato, ground meat, sauerkraut, onions, kasha (buckwheat groats) or cheese. Other varieties of fillings feature sweet potatoes, black beans, fruit, broccoli, tofu or spinach.

Those these are just highlights of countless Jewish traditional and memorial dishes we hope they inspire you when planning your next event.

Plan Your Event

Our catering department would be honored to help you with all your catering and event needs for your life’s most important events. They can assist you in choosing the best menu and services to make your event everything you have envisioned. For more information visit the official website http://bit.ly/HUCEventsandCatering

International Watch & Jewelry Guild Returns

With over 5,600 members from 57 countries, the International Watch & Jewelry Guild (IWJG) is the world’s most active central exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine vintage, collectable timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds.

WE ARE GOING BACK TO LOS ANGELES!

The IWJG will be holding their YEARLY SPECTACULAR Los Angeles Show on August 20th and 21st show at the Hilton Los Angeles at Universal City, 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Universal City, CA 91608!

Our IWJG Staff will be able register you at the show, but we encourage you to PRE-REGISTER and avoid all the lines.

Call 800-554-4992 [toll-free USA] or 713-783-8188 to Pre-Register today!

For more information about the Hilton Los Angeles at Universal City, please click here.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IWJG TODAY

Look what you get with full membership:

• Exclusive Trade Shows: 12-14 huge shows every year for members only, held in New York City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, & Miami Beach in first-class hotels.
• Worldwide Network: 5,600 dealers and collectors from 57 countries. Meet many of the world’s largest dealers at our shows. See the world’s largest collection of fine watches, jewelry, and other fine collectables.
• Online Pricelists: The world’s most complete after-market price guide for vintage, classic, and modern watches. Over 2500 listings, updated monthly.
• Eight Newsletters per Year: Including show reports, news, and complete pricelist updates.
• Tables, Security Cases, Lockboxes: Attend our trade shows fully equipped.* Heavy police security is provided at all shows.

If you are a buyer, seller or collector of fine watches and/or jewelry, Los Angeles is a “Must Be There” destination for you.

Celebrate Labor Day in LA

Though a three-day weekend is always a good reason to celebrate, Labor Day weekend also marks the unofficial end of summer. It’s the perfect time for a last-minute getaway.

Totally 80s Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 2. By popular demand, the Bowl rewinds for another awesome celebration of the best era of pop music ever! Monster hits including “Don’t You Want Me,” “Love Shack,” “One Thing Leads to Another” and “Take My Breath Away” have never sounded so totally rad! Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000. HollywoodBowl.com

FYF Fest
Sept. 3. Los Angeles State Historic Park downtown hosts this annual concert festival that’s a virtual mini-Coachella, featuring indie rock and alternative music’s hottest bands. Headliners Descendents and Death From Above 1979 are joined by 40 other acts, including Girls, Cold War Kids and Broken Social Scene. Tickets via TicketWeb (ticketweb.com) and in-store at Origami Vinyl (213.413.3030), Vacation Vinyl (323.666.2111) and others. $35–$40. 1st and Main streets, downtown. fyffest.com

Los Angeles County Fair
Opens Sept. 3. The largest county fair in North America returns with rides, animals, country and rock concerts and other entertainment at the Fairplex in Pomona. New this year, learn to fly on a trapeze at the Aerial Arts Circus Show or witness the stunts of Dream World Cirque and Chinese Circus of Beijing. Through Oct. 2. $5–$17, under 6 free. Fairplex, 1101 McKinley Ave., Pomona, 909.623.3111. www.lacountyfair.com

The Big Picture: AFI’S Great American Movie Quiz
Sept. 4. the American Film Institute reunites with the Bowl for a world premiere event! Alex Trebek hosts this one-of-a-kind Movie Night, testing your film and music knowledge with a feast of the greatest American films from every genre and decade. Questions will be answered live by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, while the classic film clips are projected on the big screen. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000. HollywoodBowl.com

Labor Day Yacht Party, Mini-Cruise and BBQ
Sept. 5. Soak of the final weekend of summer fun by sailing out to sea on the Fantasea One, a luxury yacht that offers four decks of DJs, karaoke, foosball, ping pong, BBQ, cabanas, bottle service and VIP tables and more at the 9th annual Labor Day party. Check in at 2 p.m. Tickets $40+, includes an all-access boarding pass, four hour cruise and free BBQ. Fantasea One Mega-Yacht, Dock 52, 13509 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. www.pacqproductions.com

Inara George Presents A Tribute to Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Sept. 5. Inara George and some of LA’s most inspired songwriters and guests (John C. Reilly, Mike Andrews, Juliette Commagere, Eleni Mandell and many more) perform their interpretations of the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The duo is known for leaving an indelible mark on the past half century of pop music. Together they produced 22 Top-40 hits including “The Look of Love,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head,” “Always Something There to Remind Me” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” 2 p.m. $25/$40. The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310.455.3723. www.theatricum.com

Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans
Through Sept. 19. Pop artist Andy Warhol’s paintings of Campbell’s soup cans are probably his most iconic pieces. An installation of his 32 soup-can paintings opens at Museum of Contemporary Art downtown on the 49th anniversary of the original exhibition at Ferus Gallery in L.A., Warhol’s first solo show. MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.626.6222. moca.org

Labor Day Staycation

Take advantage of this great offer and experience Universal Studios Hollywood® during the Labor Day Holiday. This package offers a great value-save and includes: Overnight accommodations at the hotel, Full Hilton Breakfast for two, Self-parking at the hotel. Two-night minimum stay required. Package dates are Aug. 26 – Sept. 9, 2012, only. bit.ly/2012LaborDayPkge

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Meet The Staff- Eunice Medina

Eunice Medina

Parking Cashier

5 years & 7 months of service  

Congratulations Eunice

on recently being named Team Member of  the Month!

We appreciate the outstanding service you provide to our guests.

 

Sunset Strip Music Festival

Get ready to return to The Sunset Strip for the biggest party of the year when SSMF returns August 16, 17 and 18! The fifth annual event will include a tribute event at the House of Blues celebrating a Sunset Strip music icon, three nights of performances in the Key Club, Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go, Viper Room and additional special events throughout the week. For a complete schedule visit SSMF Official Website. 

In addition, the street festival this year will also feature the Monster Energy east side stage, Bud Light’s beer garden, food trucks, Gibson GuitarTown art guitar installations and interactive experiences including the LA Kings’ street hockey games, a shot on goal simulator, the LA Kings Ice Rider and giveaways.  The Jack Daniel’s Experience mobile museum will also be on site this year as well as Got2Be’s “Church of Rock,” which will allow attendees to give their rock and roll confessions and The Samsung Galaxy SIII Experience.

VIP street fest ticketholders will have access to all of the above plus entrance to the VIP rooftop lounge that features specialty food options, full no-host bar, seating areas and views of the west stage, as well as access to the Virgin America VIP Lounge at On The Rox and VIP areas in the Bud Light beer garden and within the venues.

Leading up to the street festival, SSMF will host performances by artists including X with special guest Ray Manzarek of The Doors (The Roxy), RZA (Key Club), Hank III (House of Blues), Robby Krieger of The Doors & Rich Robinson (Viper Room) and James Ingram (Whisky) in the venues on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. SSMF 2012 will also celebrate the music and legacy of The Doors throughout the festival. A limited number of three-day VIP passes, which include access to all of these shows during SSMF and VIP entrance to the street festival, are still available. A portion of ticket sales will benefit IMPACT Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center. Tickets are still on sale for this event by visiting SSMF Official Website.

Stay Minutes Away!

Don’t miss out on a single minute of this musicpalooza! Stay just minutes away from the action and travel in your Enterprise rental car to the festival when you book our Room Vroom Package which includes Overnight accommodations, Mid-size car (Corolla, Caliber, and similar) each night of your stay provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car® local office – upgrades available with deals, and Complimentary self-parking at our hotel during your stay. Book your stay today http://bit.ly/ROOMVROOMPackage

USS IOWA Makes It’s Home In SoCal

The USS Iowa has made it’s home here in Southern California. Built in 1940, the USS IOWA served our country for over 50 years. Designated the “World’s Greatest Naval Ship” due to her big guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity and modernization, she kept pace with technology for more than 50 years.

During her more than 50 years in service, IOWA has welcomed and escorted our nation’s Commander in Chief on many occasions. No other battleship in our nation’s history has been host to more U.S. Presidents than the IOWA. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first to take this voyage in 1943 for a meeting with Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Chiang Kai-shek at the Tehran Conference. Next was President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1986 during the celebration of the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty. Lastly President Geaorge H.W. Bush in 1984 for the recommissioning ceremonies in Pascagoula, MS.

After decades of action and several stints in mothballs, the USS Iowa has found a new home in San Pedro, Calif., where she will become a museum. The Iowa, one of America’s last battleships, has a storied past that includes tours in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War.

General Admission tickets for adults ages 18-61 are $18 and $10 for those ages 6-17. Seniors (62 and up) will get in for $15. For more information, visit the Pacific Battleship Center online.

Gas Up on Us!

Let us help you fill your tank when you book our Gas Up Getaway. Stay with us and receive a $50 gas car at the end of your visit. While here, enjoy our complimentary self-parking. Two night stay is required. Limited availability for this promotion. Make your reservation today http://bit.ly/GasCardPackage

Meet The Staff- Mark Davis

Mark Davis
General Manager - 7 months of service.

“Congratulations to Mr. Davis on his recent promotion from

Assistant G.M. to his new position as

GENERAL MANAGER!

We greatly look forward to continued success under his leadership.”