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May 20th Street Closure

windsor — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:26 +0000

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!

Best Fitness Spas Around The Country

windsor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:01:59 +0000

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.

Hero Complex Film Festival

windsor — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:19:22 +0000

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.

Happy Mother’s Day!

windsor — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:12:47 +0000

Wishing all of the mothers a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day surrounded by the ones you love.

Cicada: Northern Italian Cuisine

windsor — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:01:51 +0000

Located in a former men’s clothing store in the historic Oviatt Building downtown, Cicada is an Art Deco dream, with 30 foot gold ceilings, Lalique glass, lustrous wood surfaces and classic 1920s character that’s the perfect foil for their northern Italian menu. Dishes include Fettuccini with Filet Mignon, Lobster Linguini, and Smoked Chicken Ravioli, plus entrees like Grilled Dover Sole, Chicken Fricassee, and Filet Mignon. On Sunday nights, the restaurant throws an old style Hollywood dance party where you’re encouraged to dress up in your best tux and tails or flapper dress and hit the floor to cut the rug to a dance band or crooner. Whether you dress up and dance or just stop in to dine, you’re in for memorable experience.

Cicada Restaurant
617 S. Olive Street
Suite 911
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Amgen Tour of California

windsor — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:01:35 +0000

Amgen Tour of California is coming to Downtown on May 20th! Stage 8 of America’s largest cycling race will be kicking off on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and ends at L.A. LIVE after five laps throughout downtown. The Overall Finish will air nationally on NBC and should be a great showcase for our city.

Moms and Mimosas- Mothers Day Deals

windsor — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:01:10 +0000

Treat mom to brunch in Downtown LA – including FREE mimosas and more! Enjoy quality time with the whole family on Sunday, May 13th over a delicious brunch or lunch in Downtown Los Angeles. Just mention "DowntownLA.com" to take advantage of several special offers. Find Mother's Day brunch deals at DowntownLA.com.

Five Tips For Heart Health

windsor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:05:17 +0000

Your heart is the largest and most important muscle in your body, and when it goes the whole shebang comes crashing down. Preventative care is vital in keeping your heart working optimally. Here are five quick tips to get you on your way to heart health.

Get regular exercise
Even in short doses, aerobic exercise is very important to your health. If you don’t have time to go to the gym, try working out during the day by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking at the far corner of the lot.

Quit smoking
Tobacco is one of the most preventable causes of heart disease, and both primary and secondhand smoke can be incredibly damaging. Thankfully, your heart can repair itself quickly – after a decade of not smoking, your heart will be as healthy as someone who has never smoked.

Reduce the amount of sodium in your diet
Although salt is delicious, it also works to raise your blood pressure, which makes your heart have to work harder to pump blood. Use herbs instead of salt.

Get more sleep
Multiple studies have found that people who sleep until they’re rested have fewer heart conditions than people who don’t. Sleep more than seven hours a night and try to avoid caffeine after noon.

Have a drink of wine
The latest science indicates that a glass of wine a day increases HDL cholesterol levels, which can help reduce heart disease risks. Don’t drink too much, as that can have negative effects.

Our Hot Dog Social Has Been Re-Scheduled

windsor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:30:14 +0000

Because of weather we have to re-schedule our "Hot Dog Social." Join us May 2nd, 2012 from 6-8pm @ the roof top pool! See you then!

Cutest Pet Finalists!

windsor — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:00:17 +0000

Here are the finalists for our Cutest Pet Contest! Click here to view photos!

Voting starts now until April 25th! Simply submit your ballots with your pet choice to the Leasing Office, or you may drop them off in the Ballot Box located at the lobby!