Copyright 2013 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 18:51:38 -0700 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:51:38 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Outdoor-Dining-on-a-Chilly-Day-182980511.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:12:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/cecconi%27s_patio.jpg
How do you keep eating outdoors once winter arrives? There are ways.

Photo Credit: Cecconi's

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The Santa Monica Pub Crawl is ready to roll. Plus:

Photo Credit: Colin Young-Wolff Photography

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Autry-Celebrates-Las-Posadas-183533271.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:37:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/185*120/Lasposadasautry.jpg
The holiday tradition is reenacted at the Griffith Park-based museum.

Photo Credit: Autry National Center

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/An-Offbeat-Pop-Up-Shop-Lands-at-the-Pier-183437961.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:54:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Pier81275728.jpg
The LA Craft Experience heads west for a day by the beach.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Finding-Love-on-the-Ice-183821411.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:06:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/1-03-09what.jpg
Lickety-split pair-ups take to the Culver City rink for one romantic night.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Tippi-Hedren-Talks-The-Birds-183254922.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:14:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Tippi-Hedren.jpg
The star will discuss the Hitchcock classic at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

Photo Credit: The Birds

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Grinchs-Max-Helps-Out-Home-Needing-Hounds-183235082.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:24:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/doguniversal2012_1.JPG
Universal Studios' annual pet adoption fair helps hounds find homes.

Photo Credit: Universal Studios

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Long-Beachs-Mega-Cookie-Christmas-Contest-183205531.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:33:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/generic-cookies.gif
Are you ultra proud of your special snickerdoodles? Best enter 'em quick.

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A Hawaiian-themed holiday and Idina Menzel round out the calendar.

Photo Credit: Don Tiki

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Theatre-in-the-Dark-Shines-On-182980361.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:40:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Theatre-in-the-Dark_12.jpg
The title says it all: Plays presented in pitch-darkness are the theme.

Photo Credit: Vesna Hocevar

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Gifting-Downtowns-Best-Eats-183041351.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:46:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/lovenutsphoto.jpg
Want to give a food gift with a local twist? Look to downtown.

Photo Credit: Love Nuts

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Ping-Pong-a-Go-Go-SPiN-LA-182968651.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:49:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/spineveningorange.jpg
Paddles and petite balls go posh at The Standard downtown.

Photo Credit: SPiN NYC

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Starry-Auction-The-Estate-of-Greta-Garbo-182880041.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:45:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/189*120/gretagarbocropped.jpg
Clothes, photos, and more will be part of the major collection.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Newport-Beach-Christmas-Boat-Parade-A-Look-Back-182873241.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:23:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/94670723.jpg
One of the best-known holiday parades on the planet is about to turn 104. Here's a peek back at some truly vibrant vessels.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Supporting-The-Reindeer-Project-182847611.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:35:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/reindeerproject12.jpg
Bid on a lively holiday artwork and lend some love to Inner-City Arts.

Photo Credit: The Reindeer Project

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Go-Snow-Sledding-Downtown--Really-182570341.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:41:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PershingSquareSnow12.jpg
A free family festival at Pershing Square trucks in the cold stuff.

Photo Credit: Downtown on Ice

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A Christmas classic sends the big Grauman anniversary deal on its way.

Photo Credit: It's a Wonderful Life

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/A-Movie-Theaters-24-Hour-Mega-Telethon--182624941.html Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:44:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/cinefamilytelethonexterior.jpg
Cinefamily on Fairfax will once again stage its zingy, zany, day-long fundraiser.

Photo Credit: Cinefamily

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Nutcracker-Gets-a-Local-Twist-182076341.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:12:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/NutcrackerSwingsLA.jpg
The seasonal ballet revisits 1940s Los Angeles, for two performances only.

Photo Credit: City Ballet of Los Angeles

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Weekend-Marina-del-Reys-50th-Boat-Parade-182468251.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:32:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/222*120/MarinadelReyChristmasboat1.jpg
It's a twinkly, shore-close tradition. Plus: neighborhood open houses, Renegade Craft Fair, free graphic design family day, SantaCon.

Photo Credit: Marina del Rey Boat Parade

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/A-Holiday-Tea-at-the-Ritz-181765171.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:16:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ritzteasnowmen.jpg
The downtown hotel hosts a photo-perfect Children's Tea.

Photo Credit: Ritz-Carlton

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Lighting-the-Menorah-Around-LA-182560951.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:21:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/HanukkahFarmersMarketLA_crFM.jpg
Farmers Market and the Skirball celebrate Hanukkah.

Photo Credit: Festival of Lights

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Little-Lane-That-Could-182413711.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:14:23 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ChristmasTreeLane2010.jpg
An Altadena tree-lined tradition is not far off its centennial.

Photo Credit: Christmas Tree Lane

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/van-Gogh-Self-Portrait-Makes-SoCal-Stop-182410161.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:52:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/VanGoghPortraitNortonSimon.jpg
The artist's "Self-Portrait" from 1889 goes on display at the Norton Simon.

Photo Credit: National Gallery of Art

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Lots-of-Tubas-Playing-All-at-Once-182255271.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:17:43 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/TubeXmas51888738.jpg
Is Tuba Christmas more of an event or a full-on movement?

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Free-Family-Art-Day-Focuses-on-Graphic-Design-180052181.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:30:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/graphicdesignhammer1.jpg
The Hammer Museum devotes a day to typography and printing.

Photo Credit: Hammer Museum

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Raising-a-Toast-to-Repeal-Day-181916031.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:44:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/martini2.jpg
The 1933 Group is marking down drinks for the occasion.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Chic-Collars-Lend-Local-Shelters-Support-181589231.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:01:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/GivebonesMB.jpg
Searching for a gift for a dog devotee? Buy something cute and help out, too.

Photo Credit: Givebones

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Santa'll be visiting with movie-goers at this yearly tradition.

Photo Credit: Pasadena Playhouse District

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Santa Claus is set to visit our toniest seaside burg.

Photo Credit: Malibu Country Mart

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Weekend-LA-Auto-Show-181466131.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:04:23 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/223*120/LAAuto_157074084.jpg
The future of cars is now. Plus: Movember ends, Burbank fa la las, Unique LA supports local, and two historic places host holiday outings.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/fashion/Style-logue-Kate-Middleton-125083194.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:52:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Kate+and+Will.jpg
Even before she wore a spectacular Alexander McQueen gown at her wedding to Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has had a distinctly chic sense of style, and her following has grown.

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Christmas-with-the-LA-Master-Chorale-181765941.html Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:40:23 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SantaLAMasterChorale.jpg
Experience magnificent singing, or do a bit of it yourself.

Photo Credit: LA Master Chorale

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Universals-Grinchmas-Welcomes-Celeb-Readers-181765251.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:30:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Grinchmas12_107499076.jpg
The theme park's holiday confection will have faux snow, Max, and storytime.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Cirque-du-Soleil-Announces-the-End-of-IRIS-181674291.html Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:20:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Hybride_Cirque.jpg
The Hollywood-based, movie-loving spectacular will shutter in January.

Photo Credit: Mark Dulong/Cirque du Soleil

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/An-Ocean-of-Yuletide-Cheer-181255371.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:04:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/179*120/AquariumSantaTwo.jpg
Santa's donning his diving suit and visiting with the animals of the aquarium.

Photo Credit: Hugh Ryono

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/A-Christmas-Carol-However-You-Want-It-181564181.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:01:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/242*120/ComedySecondXmas1.jpg
The Dickens classic gets the offbeat, comedic, and local treatment.

Photo Credit: Craig Schwartz

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Getting-to-the-Heart-of-the-Brain-179818041.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:38:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/brain3.jpg
TEDx visits Caltech for an invigorating discussion on all things gray matter.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/White-House-Holiday-Decorations--181560551.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:22:33 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/Michelle-Obama-Christmas.jpg
With the holiday season just around the corner, Christmas trees and piles of present decorate the White House. Take a look at some of its best decorations.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/The-Library-Store-Goes-on-a-Roll-Literally-181427361.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:19:40 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/239*120/LibraryLANight1.jpg
The Central Library's sweet shop will head into LA, truck-style.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Keeping-the-Buy-Local-Love-Alive-181410641.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:17:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/7588935506_71f7b7dc0e_c.jpg
Purchase good stuff from some 350 artists at Unique LA.

Photo Credit: Unique LA

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Rock-Center-Tree-181192051.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:45:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/tree_add_P7.jpg
After two weeks of prep, the most famous Christmas tree in the world is aglow and on display in New York's Rockefeller plaza.

Photo Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Love-the-Sea-a-Song-and-Cole-Porter-181285991.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:36:33 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/209*120/AnythingGoes2012.jpg
"Anything Goes" opens for its ditty-filled, swoon-tastic Ahmanson run.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

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Twenty tons of snow and some cheerful caroling? Yep, it's the holidays.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Weird-Gifts-for-the-Holidays/181256281 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:08:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/weirdgiftthumb.jpg
A bed fit for a mouse: check out this cheese-themed bed. It's just one of the weird gifts that pop culture journalist David Moye featured on the NBC4 News at Noon on Nov. 28,

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Universe-Inside-Downtown-181226051.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:29:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/177*120/shutterstock_6998314.jpg
The creators of Brokechella are feting the cosmos via art and music.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Your-Neighborhood-Drugstore-Sushi-Bar-181065691.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:54:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/walgreenssushi.jpg
The drugstore's newest Hollywood outlet will have some surprising amenities.

Photo Credit: Walgreen's

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/LA-Live-Tree-Lighting-Hello-Manilow-180872811.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:59:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/BarryITW.jpg
The "Mandy" crooner will make merry, along with a host of other stars.

Photo Credit: Andreas Rentz

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