GRAMMY and Hyundai Emerging Musician Competition: CENTERSTAGE

CENTERSTAGE announced during Grammy weekend it's competition for three emerging music artists to be discovered and then mentored by Grammy award winning musicians.  The competition has a very small window for submitting, with performances to be uploaded on the CENTERSTAGE  site by February 19, 2013.  The underlying web platform powering this competition is the GRAMMY Amplifier engine.  At a recent press conference, shortly before the Social Media Rock Stars Summit that officially kicked off the live web streaming of Grammy weekend, the Grammy Recording Academy and Hyundai announced the competition with Mike Shinoda, member of Linkin Park representing the mentors.  Incidentally, Linkin Park is the number one band on Facebook with almost 50 million fans. Representing The Recording Academy was Evan Greene, CMO, and representing Hyundai was Jon Budd, Senior Group Manager of New Media Hyundai. The three are shown in this picture with Mike in middle, Evan on left, and Jon on right.

"TwEat" to win tickets to exclusive after party with nation's best chefs

A chance to hang out with some of the country's top chefs? No, this is not some new reality chef show, and you won't need to prepare any special dishes. All you need is a Twitter account and follow @experienceLA to enter our "TwEat to Win" ticket giveaway! Read on for details.

“Favorite Family Memory” Holiday Photo Contest

ExperienceLA is looking for photos of your very best family holiday moments!  Look through your photos of holidays past and reminisce about the "Good Ol' Days" - then pick one for our photo contest!  The winning photo will be featured on ExperienceLA's blog, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. The winning photographer will receive a 4-pack of tickets to the LA Phil presents Holiday Sing-Along on December 18th at 11:30am at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Signs of L.A. Photo Contest - Win "Leap of Faith" Tickets!

LA Dodgers Sign

We're looking for your photos of iconic, funny, or interesting signs in Los Angeles! The winning photo will be featured on ExperienceLA's blog, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.  The winning photographer will receive a 4-pack of tickets to the star studded opening night of the world premiere musical Leap of Faith on October 3rd at the Ahmanson Theatre.

"In The Heights" Story Contest Winners

Last week, we asked you to tell your "Heights" story to win tickets to "In The Heights" at the Pantages Theatre. Thanks to everyone who sent in their entries and congratulations to the winners: Grace Lee and Neta-lee Noy for their insightful stories on their L.A. communities. Below are their entries:

Win tickets to see Cirque du Soleil

The venerable acrobatic and clown troupe of Cirque du Soleil comes to L.A. starting October 16th under the Grand Chapiteau at the Santa Monica Pier. In honor of this, ExperienceLA wants to send one of our lucky readers to see KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil. Read on for details...

Think you know Los Angeles? Answer some trivia and be entered to win tickets to see KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil. Each Friday, starting today, we will post a new trivia question on our blog. Each correct answer will earn you one additional entry to the drawing. The final question will be posted on Friday, October 30, so check back weekly to increase your chances of winning! The final day to submit your answers is Thursday, November 5. One winner will be randomly drawn and notified by November 6. Good luck!

Friday, October 9 - ExperienceLA Trivia Challenge question 1:

Which theatre in LA County was built in 1920 as the site of the Pilgrimage Play? (hint: check out one of our June 2009 newsletters). Answer: John Anson Ford Ampitheatre

Friday, October 16 - ExperienceLA Trivia Challenge question 2:

How many miles of horse and hiking trails does LA County offer? (hint: visit our County Directory to find out.) Answer: 337 miles (also acceptable is 344 miles)

Friday, October 23 - ExperienceLA Trivia Challenge question 3:

What building is the only remaining example in Los Angeles County of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture? (hint: visit the Figueroa Corridor Itinerary on our Adventures Page.) Answer: Stimson House

Friday, October 30 - ExperienceLA Trivia Challenge question 4:

How old is the Original Farmers Market? (hint: Visit the Original Farmers Market page at ExperienceLA.com). Answer: 75 years

Email your answers to staff at experienceLA.com with the subject heading "KOOZA." Answers can be sent weekly or all at once by November 5. Be sure to include your first and last name along with your answers.


-Julie