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May 20th Street Closure

May 19, 2012 3:00 pm

Get ready for a sports-filled day in Downtown LA tomorrow, Sunday, May 20th!

The NHL Western Conference Finals: LA Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes is scheduled to take place at the Staples Center, along with the Nissan Ride Before the Pros and Amgen Tour of California 5-mile bike race, to circuit in different areas of the city.

With this, major streets will be closed to make way for participants and fans. Although Renaissance Tower will not be heavily affected, please note that Olympic Blvd. from Figueroa St. to Olive St. will be closed between 7:00 am to 12:15 pm.

Click here for more details on the Street Closure. 

For more information, you may contact LA Live Events at (213) 763-7747.

Wishing you all a fun and safe weekend!

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Best Fitness Spas Around The Country

May 16, 2012 4:01 pm
Are you hankering for a vacation that will give you a chance to recharge your health batteries while also basking in luxurious surroundings and amenities? If so, there are many exciting spa destinations around the country that emphasize well-being, weight loss, and fitness. Here are some of the best options out there, certain to make your next getaway a bastion of relaxation and health-conscious fun:
 
The Biggest Loser at Fitness Ridge: Ivins, Utah
This spa, known as the site of the popular weight-loss show The Biggest Loser, is recognized as one of the highest quality weight loss and fitness spas available. The spa serves a menu of delicious low-calorie food and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor fitness classes. It has the added boon of being located amid the stunning Red Rock Canyons in Utah, so you will get fit while basking in glorious views – especially if you partake of the resort’s daily guided hike options. At Fitness Ridge, you will participate in a structured program designed to get you back on track toward a healthier lifestyle. After a good workout, you can take advantage of luxurious spa offerings like massages, body treatments, and reflexology. 
 
Cal-a-Vie Spa: Vista, California
This spa in Southern California has a beautiful Mediterranean-style appearance that will captivate you from the moment you arrive. You’ll stay in a gorgeous guest villa and partake of carefully crafted programs designed to help you achieve greater balance with your health, fitness level, and mind-body-spirit connection. There are many gorgeous trails for walking, running, hiking, and biking, and there’s an 18-hole golf course. You can participate in fitness classes that range from weight training to Zumba Latin Dance, as well as relax with meditation sessions in the spa’s on-site chapel. Cal-a-Vie also offers a variety of pampering spa specialties, like hot stone foot treatments and oxygen facials.
 
Copperhood Retreat and Spa: Shandaken, New York
This spa in New York State is a particularly great option if you’re passionate about engaging in outdoor activities amid stunning natural settings. Surrounded by the gorgeous Catskills, Copperhood offers you opportunities for fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, and tennis, as well as a variety of excellent winter options like snowshoeing and skiing. The spa also offers classes in fitness activities like Tai Chi, fencing, and African dance. You can work with the friendly and accommodating spa staff to help you figure out an individual program geared toward your health, fitness, and wellness goals. The philosophy that guides the programs at Copperhood is one of integration – an emphasis on combining naturopathic and conventional approaches to health. 
 
Birdwing Spa: Litchfield, Minnesota
This spa is set within a stunning 300-acre lakeside property. You’ll stay in a beautifully decorated suite in a private turn-of-the-century renovated barn that features walk-out decks and a Jacuzzi. Birdwing Spa a particularly great destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway, but it’s also wonderful for singles, and pairs or groups of friends. Whether you want to improve your health, achieve weight loss, or just relax and enjoy pampering, the spa will accommodate your needs. For those with a health emphasis, you’ll love taking advantage of the spa’s comprehensive program that offers metabolism assessment, personalized fitness programs, cooking courses, and a wide variety of fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing. 
 
Canyon Ranch in The Berkshires: Lenox, Mississippi
Canyon Ranch will immerse you in a world of compelling natural beauty as you set out on a path to better health. The spa offers top-notch programs in stress management, nutrition, preventative health care, fitness, and spiritual development. There is a daily roster of indoor classes that focus on strength, endurance, and flexibility, as well as many outdoor activity options that include hikes, fun on the spa’s high-ropes challenge-course, and activities like kayaking in the warm weather and snowshoeing during the winter months. Canyon Ranch serves a rich palette of healthful cuisine and organic food culled from local farms with sustainable practices. 
 
 

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Hero Complex Film Festival

May 14, 2012 7:19 pm

Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex Film Festival continues its streak of being an essential weekend in the world of geek. Eight genre-defining favorites will be brought back to the big screen paired with live Q&As with their filmmakers and stars hosted by The Times' pop culture reporter and lead Hero Complex writer Geoff Boucher.

The Festival will take flight May 18-21 at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 theaters and, like previous Hero Complex events, is expected to include major surprises. Click here for more information.

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