Archives for 2020

 Love is in the air in Little Tokyo this Valentine’s Day! There is a lot to love about a magical evening in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with your gals, pals or significant other while exploring the wonders of Little Tokyo’s vibrant atmosphere. Go Little Tokyo is your neighborhood guide to Los Angeles’ ultimate Valentine’s Day destination from romantically-delicious dining experiences, spectacular evening entertainment and decadent desserts.
Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening at Kasih LA for a one-of-a-kind modern Indonesian cuisine experience. The delectable five-course Valentine’s Dinner features flavorful pescatarian, vegetarian or meat options paired with a glass of Champagne. Since Kasih essentially translates to love, affection and care in the Indonesian language, it is only right to celebrate with the one you love in Kasih’s lovely environment.
Grab your girls for a ladies’ night out at one of Los Angeles’ hottest new cocktail spots, Peruvian Nikkei cuisine restaurant Yapa. Toast to love and friendship with your favorite gals on Galentine’s Day with Yapa’s exclusive new Happy Hour menu featuring a selection of $8 specials every Wednesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Savor mouthwatering appetizers like flavorful beef skewers or skip to dessert for a scrumptious sorbet.
End the evening on a sweet-note at Little Tokyo’s very own Donatsu. Share a decadent, heart-shaped hand-crafted vegan donut with your sweetheart. Spread the flavorful love with a dozen more gourmet vegan donuts to go and 10% off all dozen orders. The sweet Instagram-worthy creations will complete your evening outing with the one you love!
While Valentine’s Day in the U.S. is traditionally celebrated on February 14th, the holiday of love traces back to the 1950s in Japan with a different tradition. In Japanese culture, Valentine’s Day signified a day where traditionally women would present men with various chocolates. White Day was later established and is celebrated on March 14th, where men would then return the love and appreciation to women by gifting them with sweet treats. Whether you celebrate the traditional Japanese way or not, be sure to stop by Senka Cafe on Onizuka Way next to Weller Court and select the perfect Valentine’s Chocolates for your significant other, gal, pal or friend.
Adventure awaits in Little Tokyo this Valentine’s Day! From a romantic dinner, world-class cocktails or exciting night entertainment, Go Little Tokyo offers an array of experiences for everyone in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Discover more dining experiences and exclusive night entertainment offered in Little Tokyo at golittletokyo.com.

Credit: Little Tokyo.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and in honor of TV’s most lovable couple and epic circle of besties – we have everything you need to get you through the holiday! Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with chocolate, romance, flowers, and the exchange of cards! Didn’t get your cards to pass out this year yet? Well don’t freak out like Rachel would – just download, print and send these Friends themed cards to your favorite “lobster” and make their Valentine’s Day more lovable!
Download Valentine’s You can f ind the cards here: https://wbproductions.box.com/v/FriendsVDayCards As far as TV relationships go, who doesn’t want a relationship like Monica and Chandler had on Friends? They were perfect together! They knew everything about each other, flaws and all, and still loved each other — and that is true unconditional love – and what Valentine’s Day is all about! Hoping to impress your honey on V-Day, with more than a mixed taped? Well, look no further – as we have the perfect dinner and dessert for you. We urge you bake, document and share these delicious recipes in honor Monica & Chandler and their dynamic love! Start dinner off with Monica’s Meat Lasagna & treat yourself to Chandler’s “Can This BE Any More Fattening?” Cheesecake! Don’t worry about the calories – they don’t count – it’s a National holiday!
Download Chandler’s Cheesecake: https://wbproductions.box.com/v/ChandlersCheesecakeRecipe
Download Monica’s Lasagna:https://wbproductions.box.com/v/MonicasLasagnaRecipe
Can’t agree on what to watch on TV for the big day? Make it easy and download your sweetheart’s favorite Friends episodes to cap off your evening. All individual seasons and compilation sets are available to purchase here: www.OwnFriendsTV.com. All seasons are also available to own at all major digital retailers; including iTunes, VUDU, Amazon Prime, and Google. Don’t know what to gift your loved one? Stop scrambling – as you can purchase the DVD or Blu-ray sets from all major retailers – including Walmart, Target, and Amazon. If you purchase the digitally remastered Blu-ray Complete Series set – you will get over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes, plus 20 hours of special features. Your partner will scream “Oh. My. God!” just like Janice – when they open up this must own collectors set! 

 Happy Valentine’s Day from Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe!

Credit: Friends. Information and images were provided to share with my readers.

Activities to Include DC Super Hero Presentations, Animal Spotlights, Author/Artist Signings and Book Sales, Drawing Lessons, Photo Ops with Batman, Free Giveaways and More!
 
DC to Name Green and Black Poison Dart Frog after Middle Grade Graphic Novel
 The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid by Kirk Scroggs
 
DC Author/Artist Appearances Include Agnes Garbowska, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Michael Northrop, Ridley Pearson, Kirk Scroggs, and Victoria Ying.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s DC Super Heroes taking over the L.A. Zoo!

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, DC and the Los Angeles Zoo are encouraging families to turn off the TV, leave the house, and spend the day together enjoying superheroes, graphic novels, and up-close animal demonstrations at “DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the L.A. Zoo.” The all-day event will feature interactive presentations with live animals, signings, author/artist meet and greets, as well as free giveaways, photo ops with a costumed Batman, and much more.

The festivities will take place within the L.A. Zoo at Treetops Terrace next to the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel. Activities are free to attend with the purchase of Zoo admission and free for Zoo members. The full day of programming from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will kick off with an honorary naming ceremony of one of the Zoo’s green and black poison dart frogs. The frog will be named “Russell,” after the main character in Kirk Scroggs’s critically acclaimed The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid. The graphic novel follows middle schooler Russell Weinwright as he navigates the highs and lows of middle school as a half-swamp creature/half-human and befriends a tree frog that makes its home in his arm.

Following the 10:30 a.m. naming ceremony, Zoo attendees can participate in various all-day activities and enjoy fun presentations at the top of every hour. Programming highlights include:

• Interactive Author/Artist Talks and Drawing Demonstrations:
  • Zoo-goers will hear firsthand from bestselling authors Shannon Hale (Diana: Princess of the Amazons), Dean Hale (Diana: Princess of the Amazons), Michael Northrop (Dear Justice League), Ridley Pearson (Super Sons) and Kirk Scroggs (The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid) about their new middle grade graphic novels starring Wonder Woman, the Justice League, the super sons of Batman and Superman, and Swamp Kid, and enjoy learning about animals and the environment through a superhero lens with zookeepers and docents.
  • Aspiring artists of all ages can learn how to draw their favorite animals and DC Super Heroes during drawing demonstrations by Scroggs and fellow DC artists Agnes Garbowska (DC Super Hero Girls) and Victoria Ying (Diana: Princess of the Amazons).
• Surprise Animal Appearances: Several author/artist talks will feature surprise animal guest stars.
• Book Sales and Author/Artist Signings: Throughout the day, participating authors and artists will be on hand to meet fans and sign copies of books available to purchase at the event space. Additional graphic novels beyond those presented at the event will also be available for purchase.
• Photo Ops with Batman: A Batman costumed character will make appearances to greet fans, take photos, and sign autographs.
• Free Giveaways: Signed books, superhero capes, bookmarks, posters, and Wonder Woman’s tiara and bracelets are among the many free giveaways that will be handed out throughout the day, while supplies last.

For L.A. Zoo tickets and to learn more about “DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the L.A. Zoo” visit LAZoo.org/DC. Fans can also RSVP and follow the event on Facebook here and tag @lazoo on all social platforms.

For more news and updates on DC’s middle grade graphic novels and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit www.dccomics.com, the DC YouTube channel, or follow @DCComicsKids on Twitter/Facebook and @DCKids on Instagram.

Credit: The Los Angeles Zoo.