Site Visit Report Los Angeles 2016
We ❤︎ L.A. and upon recommendation from our friends at the L.A. Visitors and Convention Bureau we visited three sites in #DTLA, formerly known as just Downtown, the area of Los Angeles that sees the most exciting developments and wonderful improvements. Here our report.
SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER.
Catch it while you can: the Space Shuttle in flight mode will be closing by the end of 2016.
The California Science Center in Exposition Park is expanding. A new addition will house Endeavour, scheduled to reopen in early 2018. And at that time the Space Shuttle will be placed in launch position!
So if you are dreaming of a glamorous affair under the belly of Endeavour, book now!
What you need to know:
the museum is open to the public. Load-in and set-up have to be coordinated on a tight schedule.
However, the in-house event department has a lot of experience working with production companies like us to ensure a successful event.
Several entrances offer the opportunity to create a special VIP Arrival area and hallways and exhibit spaces can be turned into cocktail reception lounges. We love the aquarium tunnel adjacent to Endeavours current home!
OUE SKYSPACE: CELEBRATE ON TOP OF THE L.A. WORLD!
L.A. is finally getting it's Top-of-the-Tallest-Building two-story, indoor/outdoor observation deck. And we were very lucky to get a preview! The new owners of the U.S. Bank Tower, at 72 stories the tallest building West of the Mississippi, are turning the top floors into an observation deck with restaurant, bars, event spaces and outdoor bars and decks! SkySpace will have its own entrance from the street to ensure a smooth and fast arrival and the new elevators move at record speed. The most exciting new space will have a soft opening in Spring of 2016, with full opening to the public expected by June 2016.
And they are taking event bookings now!
We emitted a collective gasp as we came eye to eye with a helicopter in flight. It is that high! And the upcoming Wilshire Grand, even though it will have 73 stories, will still be lower due to the elevation of Bunker Hill, the location of the U.S. Bank tower. The views from SkySpace are of course incredible!
What you need to know:
Again, this will be a public attraction and OUE is still working out the event timing details. They will offer a variety of options, from booking just one side during regular hours to booking the whole 360 degree, two-story space for a completely private affair. Details to be determined.
One thing is sure: this is the space with the most spectacular view in all of L.A. and it will make an indelible impression on guests.
The downstairs lobby is also receiving a complete makeover and will feature digital art.
L.A. HISTORY: THE MILLENNIUM BILTMORE
The historic hotel from 1923 oozes Hollywood history and offers topnotch business and event services! The Biltmore serves as a filming location almost on a weekly basis! Ben Affleck had just left when we arrived (too bad!) and if the halls and ballrooms look familiar, you probably watch "Scandal" or were a fan of "Mad Men". Carolyn Vasi, who has worked here extensively, can tell you more about the secret tunnels that connected the hotel to City Hall in the days of Prohibition so officials could make an easy getaway.
What you need to know:
The Biltmore offers historic ballrooms as well as full conference services and 683 rooms/suites to accommodate guests. Hotel guests also have access to the famous, ultra elegant, classic indoor pool.
We thank Kari Mendez, Event Sales Manager at the California Science Center Foundation, Stephanie Estes, Event Manager at OUE Skyspace Los Angeles and Poleng Hong, Director, Sports, Entertainment & Filming at Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, for their kind hospitality!
We are looking forward for the opportunity to work with you in 2016!
We hope you are inspired by these locations. More new spaces are becoming available in Los Angeles and we will update you soon!
Thank you for reading!
warm regards,
Janet
SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER.
Catch it while you can: the Space Shuttle in flight mode will be closing by the end of 2016.
The California Science Center in Exposition Park is expanding. A new addition will house Endeavour, scheduled to reopen in early 2018. And at that time the Space Shuttle will be placed in launch position!
So if you are dreaming of a glamorous affair under the belly of Endeavour, book now!
What you need to know:
the museum is open to the public. Load-in and set-up have to be coordinated on a tight schedule.
However, the in-house event department has a lot of experience working with production companies like us to ensure a successful event.
Several entrances offer the opportunity to create a special VIP Arrival area and hallways and exhibit spaces can be turned into cocktail reception lounges. We love the aquarium tunnel adjacent to Endeavours current home!
OUE SKYSPACE: CELEBRATE ON TOP OF THE L.A. WORLD!
L.A. is finally getting it's Top-of-the-Tallest-Building two-story, indoor/outdoor observation deck. And we were very lucky to get a preview! The new owners of the U.S. Bank Tower, at 72 stories the tallest building West of the Mississippi, are turning the top floors into an observation deck with restaurant, bars, event spaces and outdoor bars and decks! SkySpace will have its own entrance from the street to ensure a smooth and fast arrival and the new elevators move at record speed. The most exciting new space will have a soft opening in Spring of 2016, with full opening to the public expected by June 2016.
And they are taking event bookings now!
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| Photo: Matt Gush/Just Wenderful |
We emitted a collective gasp as we came eye to eye with a helicopter in flight. It is that high! And the upcoming Wilshire Grand, even though it will have 73 stories, will still be lower due to the elevation of Bunker Hill, the location of the U.S. Bank tower. The views from SkySpace are of course incredible!
What you need to know:
Again, this will be a public attraction and OUE is still working out the event timing details. They will offer a variety of options, from booking just one side during regular hours to booking the whole 360 degree, two-story space for a completely private affair. Details to be determined.
One thing is sure: this is the space with the most spectacular view in all of L.A. and it will make an indelible impression on guests.
The downstairs lobby is also receiving a complete makeover and will feature digital art.
L.A. HISTORY: THE MILLENNIUM BILTMORE
The historic hotel from 1923 oozes Hollywood history and offers topnotch business and event services! The Biltmore serves as a filming location almost on a weekly basis! Ben Affleck had just left when we arrived (too bad!) and if the halls and ballrooms look familiar, you probably watch "Scandal" or were a fan of "Mad Men". Carolyn Vasi, who has worked here extensively, can tell you more about the secret tunnels that connected the hotel to City Hall in the days of Prohibition so officials could make an easy getaway.
What you need to know:
The Biltmore offers historic ballrooms as well as full conference services and 683 rooms/suites to accommodate guests. Hotel guests also have access to the famous, ultra elegant, classic indoor pool.
We thank Kari Mendez, Event Sales Manager at the California Science Center Foundation, Stephanie Estes, Event Manager at OUE Skyspace Los Angeles and Poleng Hong, Director, Sports, Entertainment & Filming at Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, for their kind hospitality!
We are looking forward for the opportunity to work with you in 2016!
We hope you are inspired by these locations. More new spaces are becoming available in Los Angeles and we will update you soon!
Thank you for reading!
warm regards,
Janet
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