Perched more than 1,000 feet above Downtown L.A., Skyspace LA will next year debut as a premier event venue boasting panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles. Located on floors 69 and 70 of the iconic OUE U.S. Bank Tower, Skyspace LA will feature an outdoor observation deck with amazing views of the city when it opens in spring 2016. The event space will offer modern, sophisticated design with 6,000 square feet of flexible event space, accommodating up to 500 guests. Skyspace LA will have it all: a full-service bar, catering prep kitchen, integrated lighting design and on-site valet service. For more information, visit skyspace-la.com/events/
Located at the epicenter of Hollywood’s entertainment corridor along the renowned Hollywood Boulevard, the TCL Chinese Theatres are among the most famous movie theatres in the world. Hollywood history is cemented, literally, in front of the celebrated cultural landmark with the hand and footprints of A-list stars. The legendary TCL Chinese Theatres recently underwent a face list and features seven state-of-the-art theaters, new sound systems and stadium-style seating making it a special venue for events up to 1,200 guests. For an even more customizable space, Grauman’s Ballroom (also the main lobby of TCL Chinese 6 Theatres right next door), offers four 120” HDTV screens, floor-to-ceiling drapery, and a third-level VIP lounge perfect for after-parties, networking mixers, corporate events, and receptions up to 300 seated, 1,000 standing.
The perfect balance of old school architecture and design with modern technology and functionality, the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Downtown is one of L.A.’s most historic venues. The Shrine recently renovated their ceilings, reinforcing the notion that building itself is a work of art. The Auditorium boasts the biggest proscenium stage in North America with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and a seating capacity of 6,300. The versatile Shrine Expo Hall is directly adjacent to the auditorium offering 54,000 square feet of space split between 2 floors. It can host 5,000 people standing or 2,200 seated and is directly connected to a large parking lot for additional event space or easy load-ins.
A uniquely L.A. venue for meetings, gatherings and events boasting more than 50,000 square feet of jaw-dropping event space, the Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the finest automotive museums in the world. Officially now open after a complete re-design, the new Petersen seamlessly blends cutting-edge interactive technology with rare and historically significant vehicles and features 22 galleries. The stunning new exterior wraps the museum with long ribbons of stainless steel. Other highlights include interactive displays, exhibits dedicated to art and design, media and industry, motorsports and technology and the unique role motorized transportation had in the development of Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.petersenevents.org, For a Spanish version, please visit: http://www.petersenevents.org/inicio
Universal Studios Hollywood announced the West Coast’s most anticipated entertainment experience “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" will debut April 7, 2016. Inspired by J. K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters and the Warner Bros. films, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” delivers a fully immersive themed land that will bring the Harry Potter series to life with impeccable detail and precision. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will be faithful to the visual landscape of the fiction and films, including Hogwarts castle which will serve as its iconic focal point. Like its counterparts in Orlando and Japan, Hogwarts castle will sit at the heart of the themed land where the signature 3D-HD adventure ride, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™" will make its U.S. debut and take guests on a journey into many memorable scenes alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione. The world will also feature an enchanting family coaster “Flight of the Hippogriff,” food and beverage offerings true to the series and retail shops that will add to the authenticity of the land.
