Archive for June, 2009

Welcome to the first edition of a new article we like to call “A Better Idea“. ABI is based on the knowledge that every situation has a common idea linked to it. Whether it’s where to go for dinner, what to do if you’re feeling stressed, or even where to get legal advice. We here… »

Thursday, June 25th Timothy Yarger Fine Art brings you a solo show by realist painter William B Hoyt. Hoyt addresses nostalgia though the art of the everyday, presenting it as a living, evolving moment that invites the viewer to join in and to share an experience through the eyes of the artist. Time: 7pm Place:… »

Dagoba Organic Chocolate is celebrating Summer by giving away 2,009 free chocolate bars! I like to get Dagoba chocolate if I want something sweet but also healthy after dinner, so I was pretty excited about this offer. So how do you get your free bar? Go to their website and request one at 9:03pm PST… »

Save the date! This Wednesday (6/24) marks the opening of a new Xooro location on 8360 Melrose in West Hollywood – and that means free delicious xooros for everyone! The Original Xooros will be given out between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. We tried some of these when we were working at Taste of the Nation, and… »

Start your Summer Saturdays off right with some yoga and some beach! There will be free yoga classes held every Saturday morning (8:30am – 9:30am) between now and August 29th. The class will be held at the end of the Santa Monica pier (nice view!) so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to… »

Complete this really simple survey and receive a free Redbox Rental good on June 22nd and June 23rd. The survey, which you can find here,  does not ask for your personal information so you won’t be receiving any spam, and it took me under a minute to complete. Well worth the free… »

Friday: ABBA Sing-A-Long at Disney Concert Hall – If you’re an ABBA fan (and who isn’t?) you can’t miss the ABBA Sing-A-Long at the Disney Concert hall. Sheet music is provided so you can belt out your favorite ABBA songs along with a live band and thousands of other ABBA fans like you! Tickets go… »

Fox Searchlight is giving away thousands of yummy summer freebies this Sunday (6/21) in honor of the release of their new movie, (500) Days of Summer! Now this is my kind of movie marketing! By the way, these events aren’t just going on in LA, so check their official website to find out about freebies… »

The Echoplex is being converted into a 1970′s Roller Disco party tonight! Down & Derby Los Angeles boasts skating, drinking, dancing, and making out on 8 wheels – sounds like a damn good time to me! Admission is only $5 if you RSVP in advance (otherwise it’s $10 at the door), and skate rentals are… »

Enjoy a FREE light 20 oz. smoothie at Orange Julius this Friday (6/19)! Print out this coupon and bring it to one of their many locations for your free smoothie. There are three flavors to choose from – Tropical Sunlight, Berry-Pom Twilight, Strawberry Delight. You might want to visit a few different locations and try them… »