Indie LA - Shop Local!

I always knew our beloved city was a breeding ground for fashion, art, and the engaging of the two, but the destinations for such events seem to have grown almost overnight. And.now that the official gift-giving season has arrived, it's the perfect time to check out the best of what LA's got to offer local-style. Here are a re-cap of the ones I've visited, plus a few more that I've got my eye on:

Holiday Photo Contest Winner: "Balian House and Kids"

Congratulations to our "Favorite Family Memory" Holiday Photo Winner, Karol Franks for her winning entry entitled "Balian House and Kids"!

Karol received a 4-pack of tickets to LA Phil's Holiday Sing-Along on December 18th at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

About LA Phil Presents Holiday Sing-Along
Saturday, December 18,
11:30am and 2:30pm at Walt Disney Concert Hall

It’s the perfect family celebration – the best opportunity for you to lift your voice and sing all your Christmas and holiday favorites. Lyric sheets are provided for all.

For more information, visit the LA Phil Website.

-ExperienceLA Staff

Downtown LA Holiday Event Picks (Editor Edition)

The weather outside is frightful...

..and it actually kind of is!  Though today is particularly lovely, lately there's been a chill in the air calling me toward warm holiday drinks and bowls of soup.  Los Angeles perhaps isn't known for its Winter Wonderland experience (soap bubble snow at the Grove doesn't count, does it?), but with the cold wind billowing outside I am reminded that the winter season is upon us and with it Holiday Events!  To make sure the list doesn't get too extensive, here are my holiday picks for Downtown LA: