Another John Russo Photo Shoot...

This one was with model/actor Noah Mills and again the backdrop was from the Gaylord rooftop. The spread appeared in the April 2013 issue of GQ Mexico (photos have been cropped from the original publication). The Hollywood hills and Griffith Observatory never looked better in soft focus in the background!

A New Old Angle...

Shot from the first rooftop pool in Los Angeles, at the Langham apartments, this photo from the 1930's shows the Gaylord standing steadfast in the background to the right. That's quite the revealing swimsuit he is wearing on his dive... and the ladies seem to appreciate it!

Dia de los Muertos...

This, Saturday, November 1st, from 12noon to 12midnight, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) takes place at Hollywood Forever cemetery. Go and celebrate the lives of those who have passed and take in the beautiful altars built in their honor for the event. Enjoy the live music & dance and the many vendors who will set up shop. Dress your best to impress the dead. $20 entry at the gates. For more info, www.ladayofthedead.com . It is one of L.A.'s best yearly events, attended by thousands.

Walking Dead...

In 2013, a photo shoot by John Russo, with actor Steven Yeun took place on the Gaylord rooftop. Here, you see the 'The Walking Dead' series actor, with the scaffolding to our 'Gaylord' neon in the background, from that 'Out' magazine photo shoot. If you are a fan of 'The Walking Dead,' you know it's been another good, action-packed season so far this Fall!

Coming in May 2015...

Watch out, folks! 'Insidious, Chapter 3' is set to be released in May of 2015. Some filming for the movie took place in our happy (not frightening) Gaylord. Go to www.facebook.com/InsidiousMovie and see if you notice any familiar surroundings within the first few seconds of the trailer. You've been warned.

Spend a Day...

Just a short trip up Pacific Coast Highway, in the Pacific Palisades and overlooking the ocean, sits the Getty Villa. The $15 parking fee is well worth the visit (admission to the actual villa/museum is free). The husband and I went a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the collection, gardens and views. The villa is based on an ancient Roman country house and inside you will find a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities (Herakles/Hercules is prominent throughout). Plan a day to take it all in. Reservations are needed for entry. For more info, hours and to book your reservation, go to their website at, www.getty.edu/visit and enjoy!

Ktown NightMarket returns...

This weekend, Ktown NightMarket returns and will be held along 6th Street, behind the Gaylord, from Berendo to Mariposa (the street will be closed to vehicular traffic). Admission is $5, or pay $3 in advance at their website, ktownnightmarket.com . The fun starts on Saturday, Oct 25th, from 2pm- Midnight and continues on Sunday, Oct 26th, from 12pmNoon- 9pm. Get out and join in on the fun!

Cheesesteak...

It's the One Year anniversary celebration, today and tomorrow, for our neighbor, Boos Philly Cheesesteak in K'town. Go by and wish them more success and enjoy the $5 hoagie and other treats they are offering. Thanks for being such a considerate neighbor for the past year, Boos!

Over the Decades...

Looking east, down Wilshire Boulevard towards the Gaylord, with varying degrees of the Wilshire Christian Church on the left in the forefront. Over the many decades there have been lots of changes along Wilshire Boulevard with the one constant of the Gaylord standing watch.

Photos in order, top to bottom, are from 1928, 1940, 1950, 1966 and 2013.

From the Skies Above...

Friday, October 10, 2014, 2:49 PM; One of our jet setting, bi-coastal tenants was just now on an airliner heading back east only to look down and spy on this! He quickly snapped this photo and sent it on to us from high above. Where's Gaylord? It's a new game. Can you find our happy home?

Another Movie Clip...

Here's another clip for the upcoming film, 'The Sparkle,' the brainchild from our lovely Lana. See if you notice anything familiar!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSybjEag2w&feature=youtu.be

Featuring the Gaylord...

This Saturday evening, the 4th of October, from 6-10pm, at bG Gallery in Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, there will be an opening featuring the above work. Titled, 'The Gaylord in Neon' by artist, Gay Summer Rick. Just one more work with a view of our beloved home, the Gaylord. Go and check out the other paintings by Gay and another artist whose works will be exhibited beside her.

If you have never been to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, as I have listed in the past here, it is a great location to view art since there are a number of galleries clustered there all in one place featuring many varieties of art.

Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica (just off of the 10 freeway, at the Cloverfield exit).

Comedy Show This Weekend...

This Sunday, the 'Pajama Party' comedy show returns to the Gaylord! The event will start at 7:30pm, so come on by and enjoy. The 'Pajama Party' also just received a write-up in the local 'Koreatown News' (article above). See you there!