Julie Wolfson

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• Posted Hollywood Bowl Poster Art Show at the Arclight to LAist
  After a summer of memorable shows at the Hollywood Bowl, the 2009 posters will be exhibited at the Arclight along with many images created for bowl performances throughout the years. No one will forget Grace Jones master class in theatricality and the night that Jenny Lewis and Ray Lamontagne shared their unique authenticity with the Bowl audience. These shows and more hold a special spot in our hearts and now can take their place on...
• Posted Macallan's Eden Algie Makes Drinking Scotch Fun to LAist
  Last week Angelenos by the hundreds went to the "Celebrate the Macallan" at Vibiana. These scotch drinkers jumped at the chance to sample some single malt and learn about the history, traditions, and origins of one of Scotland's finest. No longer just the drink of old men after a game of golf at a fancy country club, more and more people are discovering that they enjoy drinking single malt scotch. Macallan Ambassador Eden Algie wants...
• Posted On Sesame Street's 40th Birthday Oscar the Grouch Talks About L.A. to LAist
  Oscar the Grouch and Zoe from Sesame Street came to Los Angeles to tell everyone that Sesame Street is turning the big 4-0. This week the most famous street in the world is celebrating its birthday with the "Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days" DVD collection, commemorative book and an appearance by Michelle Obama on the anniversary episode. We also interviewed Elmo and Abby Cadabby back in 2008....
• Posted LAist Goes Shopping: The Craft and Folk Art Museum Store to LAist
  It's November and that means time to start holiday shopping. Here at LAist we encourage our readers to shop local, buy items that raise money for good causes, and celebrate the great things about our city. We went to the Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) to see the Suenos / Yume ceramics show by Dora De Larios and the Myth and Manpower: Graphics and the California Dream design exhibit. Both shows are well worth...
• Posted The Magic Castle Celebrates 100 Years to LAist
  This week the Magic Castle is commemorating the 100th anniversary by conjuring up a series of celebratory events. Yesterday afternoon LAist was invited to witness Jim Bentley recreate Harry Houdini's famous straitjacket escape trick (see a video embedded below). We spotted several guests arrive at the mansion: Fred Willard, JoAnne Worley, Tippi Hedren, Judy Tenuta, Rose Marie, Dee Wallace, Gloria Allred, Rip Taylor, and several Magic Castle magicians. After an introduction by Magic Castle founder,...