Businesses in and around Beverly Hills are gearing up to host tens of thousands of visitors from around the world this month with the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVI and Frieze Los Angeles just weeks away.
Frieze Los Angeles unveiled a selection of art expected to appear at its upcoming Beverly Hills exhibition during an exclusive preview event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Feb 3.
For 10 days this month, a seemingly typical electronic traffic sign perplexed and confused westbound passersby on South Santa Monica Boulevard and Charleville Boulevard.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recognized by the United Nations, commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust and signifies the day that Auschwitz was liberated.
McLeod said that the collection is currently for sale, though she would not disclose the price. Visitors must show proof of vaccination and are required to wear a mask.
"People were definitely eager to get back to this event," Beesen told the Courier. "It's a community favorite. It's very popular. It draws people from all over Southern California and we have artists from all over the nation. So it does attract quite a big
The event raised more than $11 million for the museum dedicated to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. As Spike Lee noted, "This is not just a museum for Los Angeles but for the world."
It also includes an immersive experience offering guests a chance to step onto the stage of the Dolby Theater and accept a genuine Oscar. Unfortunately, the 15-second event does not leave much time for delivering an acceptance speech.
Previews and celebrations are underway for the official reopening of The Academy Museum on Sept. 30. The Courier will feature all the Museum highlights plus an exclusive look at all the opening festivities in our Oct. 1 and Oct. 8 issues. Photo by Josh White