Parks & Rec.

Hollywood Bowl Season Sneak Peek!

by Renee Kische January 23, 2012 Best Buys & Neighborhood Know-How

photo credit: alvez

No, the Hollywood Bowl 2012 season isn’t upon us yet…howver, the kind folks behind the scenes have allowed us a short preview of what’s to come.

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for the L.A. Times article.

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The Big Bang Theory Displayed in Jewelry? Yes, at the Griffith Observatory!

by Renee Kische March 24, 2011 Hollywood

Part 2 of my adventures in the Griffith Observatory:

I ventured into the basement, or rather the renovated 1st floor of the Griffith Observatory to find a most interesting display. One of the Friend of the Observatory volunteers donated her entire collection of astrological themed broaches …

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A Great Hollywood Date: Griffith Observatory

by Renee Kische March 23, 2011 Hollywood

High Above the City Sights…

…Just after a morning hike in late February, I decided to come off the hill in Griffith Park to catch the 360 degree views of the city atop the Griffith Observatorygrounds. The iconic site can be seen as far south as …

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At THE Eagle Rock

by Renee Kische January 13, 2011 Eastside Real Estate

Eagle Rock is a great community, in the City of Los Angeles, just north of downtown, west of Pasadena, and tucked below the 134 freeway. Only about a 15 minute drive from Hollywood, this community has a lot of wonderful restaurants and shops; as well …

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Hiking in the Heart of the Los Angeles (Elyria Park)

by Renee Kische December 16, 2010 Eastside Real Estate

This is what I love about Los Angeles. There are hidden parks in the middle of residential areas, where you can actually hike, walk your dog off leash, and find a quiet spot for reading or a picnic. As a Realtor, I have sold many …

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Lifeguard Stand as Bubble Machine on the Beach

by Renee Kische November 23, 2010 Hollyweird

If you find yourself in Los Angeles, or more specifically Santa Monica in September, check out GLOW Santa Monica. This is a wonderfully interactive event that takes over much of the (literal) beach in Santa Monica. Starting at dusk, ending at dawn, it makes for …

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Hollywood Bowl Scenic Overlook…you can see Hollywood & Beyond!

by Renee Kische October 8, 2010 Hollywood

One of my favorite spots in Los Angeles is the Hollywood Bowl Overlook. It’s a small pull off almost to the bottom of Mulholland Drive. The Los Angeles Parks Department looks after the spot. There are limited parking spaces and it can get a little hectic …

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Los Angeles Water and Power Plans a New

by Renee Kische September 20, 2010 Parks & Rec.

If you’ve ever driven on Forest Lawn Drive behind the Hollywood Sign, you may have noticed a large vacant plot of land between Forest Lawn and the 134 freeway. Finally I saw a sign go up about a new Los Angeles Department of Water and …

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Taylor Yard & Rio del Los Angeles State Park in Glassell Park

by Renee Kische August 4, 2010 Eastside Real Estate

It took Los Angeles County Parks Department, along with the State park system, years to get this vision to become a reality. I remember when it was just a dirt patch. It was the dream, vision, and voices of the neighbors that saw this opportunity come …

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Hollywood Bowl Museum

by Renee Kische July 19, 2010 Hollywood

The Hollywood Bowl Museum is full of wonderful history about the grounds, the stage incarnations, the seating area, and entertainment that called the Bowl “home” for a night! See footage from the Tom & Jerry Hollywood Bowl appearance (yes, this is the entire episode) to …

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