Los Angeles Meeting & Travel Professionals Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 11) IntroductIon California Science Center ©Richard Cummins; Dodger Stadium ©LA Dodgers; Hollywood Bowl ©Ambient Images; California Science Center ©Nadine Froger opened its facilities and talent for corporate and social gatherings. The same group that created memorable movie premieres and studio events is now available for groups from 20 to 10,000. Groups can book anything from a lunch and private backlot tour to a major event using studio locations and sets, including props and characters. The decorations and special effects are created by the same studio craftsmen responsible for Warner Bros. hit movies and television shows. The special events team can also bring its magic to gatherings off the studio lot. includes the home of the Academy Awards® — the Kodak Theatre — offers 180-degree views of the Hollywood Hills and an elegant foyer decorated in renditions from past Academy Awards® ceremonies. As its own unique venue, the Kodak Theatre offers a 3,400-seat auditorium, five lobby areas and a small meeting room. For a meeting that combines style and entertainment, Lucky Strike Lanes offers an upscale 12-lane bowling alley and lounge with sophisticated video and audio systems. The world’s most celebrated outdoor amphitheater is the Hollywood Bowl. Typically booked in the evenings with worldclass performances from June through September, the Hollywood Bowl can be rented when not in use. Adjacent to the amphitheater is Camrose Garden, a landscaped area with a gazebo — it’s a location ideally suited for picnics. The Ford Amphitheatre, which can accommodate 1,241 people, is popular for its pretty landscaping, fountains and intimate setup — no guest is farther than 96 feet from the stage. The Ford also includes an indoor, 87-seat theater for smaller events. The recently restored iconic Hollywood Palladium is another versatile event space, with an updated stage, a large dance floor and room for 4,000 people. downtown la No one should be asking anymore if LA’s Downtown area is really thriving. But if they do, you can assure them that not only is it thriving, it’s offering the perfect mix of cultural attractions, grand hotels, nightlife and some of the best venues in the city. In fact, there are so many venues to select from that choosing where to host your event will be your biggest challenge. The Music Center is LA’s premier performing arts complex. Beginning with the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale, there are several spaces to host an event, including the 2,265-seat main auditorium and two small amphitheaters. Other unique venues include: the Ahmanson Theatre with 2,115 seats; the Mark Taper Forum with 747 seats (both home to the Center Theatre Group); the Continued on page 12 Hollywood Known for its glitz and glamour, Hollywood can help transform your special occasion and make it the event of the year. The allure of the area’s rich history and iconic attractions is a smart way to get the buzz started about your event. Hollywood abounds in boardrooms for your next power meeting. The Vantage Room at the Hollywood & Highland Center, which 11
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