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!