Britney to Light L.A. Live Tree on Thursday

By Eric Richardson — December 02, 2008 — 29 Comments

Eric Richardson

Does Britney Spears' comeback tour include a stop at L.A. Live on Thursday? The rumor around South Park this morning is that Spears will be on hand to kick off "Light of the Angels," L.A. Live's holiday multi-media show.

The AEG-developed complex is abuzz this week, with restaurant openings, a GRAMMY nomination show, the unveiling of the GRAMMY Museum and the holiday show kickoff. — Continued Inside...

Cole's Set to Kick Off 100th Anniversary Celebration

By Sophia Kercher — December 01, 2008 — 14 Comments

Francisco Arcaute

|Photo Gallery| Cole's, which claims to be the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, was once renown for looking as dowdy and dank as its one hundred years of existence. In just a few days, the historic Downtown hangout will resurface with a fresh make-over by 213 Downtown LA.

Those who feared that a rehab would strip the eatery of its character will be pleasantly surprised when they walk through the doors starting this Thursday. Though the bar's seen extensive work, it's very much still Cole's. — Continued Inside...

Faces of Downtown - Jessica Needleman

By Jeannine Denholm — December 01, 2008 — 4 Comments

Ed Fuentes

After a brief six-month hiatus, Faces of Downtown is back. In this installment we meet Jessica Needleman. If her name sounds familiar, it should. Her father is one of the pioneers of Downtown development, and has restored the Orpheum Theatre and Orpheum Lofts along with several other office buildings. He is also a huge supporter of the “Bringing Back Broadway” initiative.

A resident of Downtown for more than 5 years, Needleman has a unique perspective of what it’s like to both manage and live in a historic building. — Continued Inside...

Around the Halls: December 1 - 3

By Eric Richardson — December 01, 2008

Ed Fuentes

Believe it or not, it's Monday, December 1. The city's returning from the Thanksgiving holiday, and on the docket this week are a new contract for the triathlon, an expansion of the Artists-In-Residence district and several vacations of public right-of-way. — Continued Inside...

City Hall Part of Busy Week of Tree Lightings

By Eric Richardson — November 28, 2008

Eric Richardson

Outside City Hall's Spring street steps, a perfectly shaped tree awaits lights and decorations. It's set to be lit on Thursday, December 4, as part of a busy week of lightings around Downtown.

The City Hall tree ceremony, hosted by Project Restore, takes place on Thursday evening at 5pm. The invite lists performances by the Charles Dickens Carolers, LA’s BEST Crescent Heights Singers, Huntington Middle School, Hope Institute of Music and the Echo Park Choir. — Continued Inside...