February 3rd, 2012

X Games 16Comments Off

This year’s X Games competition is being held in Los Angeles. Though this is the 7th consecutive year that the games have been held in the city, fans and competitors alike seem to be just as excited. Events will be held at the STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, the Los Angeles Coliseum and L.A. LIVE from July 29 to August 1. There are extremely high expectations for this year’s competition, after last year set the record for the most watched X games ever.The Staples Center will be home to most of the Moto competitions and L.A. Live and Nokia Theatre will host BMX and Skateboarding events. The L.A. Coliseum will see the most diverse competitions with Moto, BMX, Skateboard, and Rally Car. ESPN is the sponsor for these games and will be drastically increasing its coverage of this year’s competition, as a result of the high ratings it has received in recent years. (more…)

LA After DarkComments Off

As stars and celebrities abound, Los Angeles has one of the world’s best nightlife scenes with clubs, bars and lounges on every corner. Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable night or a relaxing one with cocktails, there is plenty to do in this city and no trip would be complete without a taste of the nightlife culture.For an upscale night of dinner and dancing, the Aqua Restaurant and Lounge in Beverly Hills has both the trendiness that is characteristic of the area, along with late night fun, dancing and drinks. Upstairs at Cinch is another popular stop, located on Wilshire Blvd. The sleek and trendy dcor and atmosphere may suggest otherwise, but unlike many of LA’s nightclubs, you don’t have to be a celebrity to get in.You may not be a star, but why not pretend? (more…)

Catch a Concert at One of LA’s Impressive Music VenuesComments Off

Being home to the movie capital of the world, it comes as no surprise that LA is also a hotspot for world-wide musical artists. Bands and musicians from around the globe jump at the chance to perform in this city for the exposure and the reception they get from this city full of music lovers. There are numerous clubs and arenas that draw enormous crowds week after week.Club Nokia’s 59,000 sq feet is capable of accommodating more than 2,300 guests into its state of the art space combining advanced acoustics and interactive technology for an unforgettable concert experience. Soon to the Club Nokia stage are Jordin Sparks, La Roux and Oscar De La Hoya’s Fight Night Club.

Home of the LA Lakers, the Staples Center is also a popular venue for concerts, figure skating, GRAMMY awards and even a Democratic National Convention. (more…)