Sunday was the 7th annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk on Freedom Plaza. This year 4,000 people chose to participate, also raising over $250,000 to benefit Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation whose mission is: To find a cure for colon cancer by funding and facilitating cutting edge research programs across the nation; To improve the lives [...]
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Scope It Out 5K Kicks A** & Closing Up Colon Cancer Awareness Month in L.A. at the SLS Hotel on March 31st
Estonian Chef & Author to Introduce Estonian Cuisine at 2012 “Taste Awards” in LA
By special invitation, Estonia’s beloved chef Marika Blossfeldt, author of the best-selling, Essential Nourishment, Recipes from My Estonian Farm (Gourmand World Cookbook Awards nominee, 2011), will be participating & preparing food for the 3rd Annual Taste Awards & VIP Reception, introducing Estonian cooking to the global culinary stage for the first time. The Taste Awards, [...]
Living in the Center of the Los Angeles Arson Fires
By Punch Pacific Correspondent Liesl Jackson I spent Sunday night on my rooftop patio peering over the wall army-style with binoculars at two suspicious looking men standing on my street corner. I was purposely wearing all black hoping they wouldn’t see me. You can call this strange behavior and maybe it was, but after what [...]
Cycle for Survival 2012
I was recently made aware of Cycle for Survival by my friend Britt Kahn from Pacific Punch land, in particular, L.A. I hadn’t even realized our own city participated in the spinning fundraiser, which will be held in 6 markets (D.C., L.A. – both for the first time – NYC, Chicago, San Fransisco and Long [...]
The Orlando on Third Celebrates Renovation with “Shop & Save” Package
In the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant West Third Street neighborhood The Orlando on Third – a boutique, family-owned hotel that has been welcoming travelers to West L.A. for nearly three decades – is celebrating its multi-million dollar renovation with a special offer for guests. The Shop & Save package can be an urban escape, [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Pacific Punch
The growing team of Punch Correspondents and I wish you the happiest of Thanksgiving holidays and do hope you are spending it with loved ones while eating and drinking to your heart’s delight. Meanwhile, I’m out in the land of the Pacific Punch meeting with new contributors and eating and drinking more than what my [...]
Quebec Makes a Mark in Hollywood
This fall, 65 artists and designers from the Canadian province of Quebec came to Los Angeles to present a unique program that would highlight their strength, innovation, and creativity. Events throughout the month included a film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, live music, a stand-up comedy evening, a fashion show at the Hollywood & Highland [...]
Sprinkles Thanksgiving EAT Box
One of the last times I was in the Pacific Punch, we were honored with a gorgeous delivery of Sprinkles Cupcakes. Sprinkles, whose founder Candace Nelson, can be seen on the latest “Cupcake Wars” show, is based in Beverly Hills and has a space fitting nicely in Georgetown on M Street. I personally look forward [...]
Los Angeles Peterson Museum Hosts a Night of Luxury
On Thursday November 9th, I was given the honor of attending Bradford Rand’s (President/ CEO of Job Expo International and RAND Luxury Inc.) Luxury Product Showcase: The Luxury Review. This was an exclusive press showcase and intimate shopping experience which, for the first time, allowed consumers to purchase the latest in luxury products. The myriad [...]
Pace in the Canyon: Peace, Indeed
When my friend texted me earlier this week with the name of her restaurant suggestion for Friday night – Pace – I mistakenly called it “payce.” When I went to the website and saw “peace in the canyon,” I realized Pace was in fact the Italian word for peace – “pah-chey.” Four years of studying [...]
Just a Few Reasons to Consider Visiting Japan in 2012
On Thursday November 10, The Asia Society of Southern California (in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan) presented “Japan Rising: The Future of the World’s Third Largest Economic Power” at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The full-day conference focused on how the country of Japan is recovering eight months after the devastating earthquake [...]
Katherine Heigl Joins Animal Advocates to Announce the Fall 5000 & Pets to Patriots Campaigns in Los Angeles
This afternoon at the East Valley Animal Shelter, the Los Angeles Animal Alliance held a press conference to announce The Fall 5000 campaign to adopt 5000 shelter animals into homes during the month of November throughout Southern California. The campaign kicks off November 4-6 with a Super Adoption at 20 animal shelters across 5 counties, [...]
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