Ravinia-Style at the Rose Bowl

Lawn Concert at the Rose Bowl...I'm so there!

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Fireworks POPS Spectacular

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Come celebrate with the Pasadena POPS as we inaugurate our new summer home located on the spacious Lawn adjacent to the Rose Bowl! We’ll fill the sky with an explosion of color and delight your senses with a feast of musical favorites from Carmen, Firebird and Swan Lake to Bohemian Masquerades, Saber Dances and Toreadors. The POPS and the world-famous performers of Cirque de la Symphonie will dazzle you with a display of thrilling acrobatics and breathtaking theatrics set to music.

I ♥ NY

Saturday, July 17, 2010

No need to take a holiday. Let the Pasadena POPS put you in a New York state of mind! Experience the glamorous and spectacular sounds of the Big Apple performed by famed Broadway singers Lisa Vroman and Doug Labrecque. Selections from West Side Story, Ragtime, and The Lion King plus favorite hits by Berlin, Bernstein, Porter and Gershwin will make want you to be a part of it—unforgettable musical moments from the city that never sleeps.

All That Jazz

Saturday, August 14, 2010

The Pasadena POPS has arranged a cool-cat night just for you with Cuban jazz sensation Alfredo Rodriguez performing Rhapsody in Blue. The orchestra will paint a symphonic portrait of Porgy and Bess and you’ll shimmy and shake with jazz vocalist Valarie Pettiford to hit songs All That Jazz, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Come Rain or Come Shine and much more.

Hooray for Hollywood!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

The POPS issue you a backstage pass to the nostalgic sounds of Old Hollywood and the glitz and glamour of the New. Explore the artistic and musical geniuses that connect films with their audiences through the magic of music. Jodi Benson, the voice of the Little Mermaid, will enchant you with songs from Titanic, The Wizard of Oz, Nine and other blockbusters. The orchestra will sweep you away with beloved film moments by Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams including a special tribute to Star Wars. We’ll provide the POPcorn!

Best Cinnamon Rolls?

Someone told us to find them at Pie 'n Burger. Can't hurt to try, right?

BEST Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please.

BEST GRILLED CHEESE in LA? Others claim it, we OWN it - the DA VIN CHEESE @LOCALI, 1st place award winner, 2010 Grilled Chesse Invitational!

In Hollywood...5825 Franklin Avenue

Seaside Dining in Malibu

Can't wait to try them all!

Gladstone

Geoffrey's

Sunset

Weekend Villa

Half way between Los Angeles and San Diego.
South Coast Resort

Beachy Cream

Another for the LaLa List...
At its best, it’s a Ginger Wipeout. The perfectly proportioned hunk of candied ginger ice cream smushed between molasses spice cookies started it all for Beachy Cream. Sugar cookies get loaded with strawberry balsamic swirl ice cream for Strawberry Surfer Girl, while coconut oatmeal cookies are piled high with tart citrus ice cream for Key Lime Cowabunga.

Testing PING!

Foldable Hanger

Today I wondered if you could get such a thing...and Mindy found one. It doesn't help me for tomorrow but here's the info if I ever decide to spend the money on such!

Passenger Foldable Travel Hanger

POSH PARTY BOX

"Memorable Celebrations delivered to your Door!"

If you're hosting a party and don't have time to pull it all together...you can order a Posh Party Box that comes with everything you need for the party!

Green-Papaya Brightening Mask

This is a great brightening mask that "exfoliates and stimulates circulation in the face, resulting in a warm, rosy glow."

Here's why it works: Unripe papaya contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids and high levels of papain, an enzyme that helps dissolve dead skin cells. Yogurt adds lactic acid (another alpha-hydroxy) and gives the mask a creamy texture, and honey helps skin retain moisture. When left on, the mask should tingle slightly; if you have sensitive skin or prefer a gentler exfoliation, use ripe papaya, which has less papain.

1/2 cup unripe papaya, diced
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey

Blend ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Apply to clean skin using fingers; leave on for 8 to 10 minutes. Rinse off using cool water and pat dry. Finish by applying a gentle moisturizer.

FaceBomb

FaceBomb is a new tool that enables you to upload a photograph of your choice to the site and then apply an effect to the area or portion of the photograph that you want. The results are saved on your computer, and you can then start using that picture. It's a simple, quick, and easy way to jazz up your pics! Plus...it's free!

Wasting Time

Online Solitaire

'Nuf said!

TripIt

This looks fabulous...gotta remember it for my next trip.

TripIt: An Effortless Online Travel Organizer

Anyone who's ever travelled is surely familiar with the dreaded Manila Folder—that sheaf of printouts, receipts and tickets we rely on to stay on schedule during a trip. Now TripIt promises to free us from those manila shackles with an online service that organizes all the pieces into a single, consolidated itinerary.

TripIt then searches the web for complementary information, including Google maps and directions, weather from the NOAA, SeatGuru airplane seat advice, Wikipedia city information, current events information from Eventful, city photos from Flickr, and dining reservations from OpenTable.

Edible Greeting Card

'Nuf said!

Edibles Inc

"Christmasy" Scent

So apparently my next real Christmas tree should be a Balsam Fir! They maintain their scent longer than most other trees.

Hanging Pictures

Yes...as I'm packing to move, I'm also trying to clean out. So I'm putting all those notes here...finally!

I'll need this one when I get settled in to a new place:
When hanging a picture on a plaster wall, place a small piece of tape on the wall where the nail will go to prevent the plaster from chipping when you hammer the nail in.

Aha!

Broadway Box

Check Broadway Box for free discount codes for Broadway shows...some savings up to 50%!

Journey Woman

I haven't spent much time surfing yet, but it looks pretty cool! Journey Woman is "the premier travel resource for women".

Italian Getaways

Two recommendations for our trip to Italy:

• The Grand Hotel Minerva in Florence (if you're going with family, the 2-bedroom suites are the way to go)
• Il Pellicano in Tuscany (a seaside splurge!)
  

Mayan Riviera

In case I win the lottery (do you have to play to win?), this is one for a remote resort get-away! (No one under 16 is allowed January through April.)

Maroma Resort & Spa