Crafts + Hollywood

This weekend was beautiful out (yet again ☺). When I was in New York, I wouldn’t be able to sit still when it was nice outside. I always knew that snow or rain or extreme humidity and cold could be around the corner. I never have to worry about that in California. Even if it does rain (for the, like, two days it does out of the year), there are always plenty of other perfectly pleasant days to enjoy yourself outside.


On Saturday, I went to the Renegade Craft Fair at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Both the fair and parking were free, just how I like it. I don’t know about you, but I could spend hours looking around Etsy’s website. I like the love and care that gets put into handmade goods and I always feel good about supporting independent artisans. Of course, Etsy was at the fair, as well as several other local artisans. I liked the Social Grace Designs booth in particular for their delicate, pretty necklaces. There were also lots of other workshops and demonstrations going on.

On Sunday, I headed up to Hollywood and Highland for the “Walk the Walk” festival, celebrating the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 50th anniversary. Throughout four locations on Hollywood Boulevard, there were a variety of events, including live entertainment and free tours. I was able to tour two theaters, the Egyptian and the Kodak for free. Normally, these two tours would have cost me $20 together. The Kodak tour was one of the last ones allowed before the stage and main theater are closed for renovations. Cirque du Soleil is moving to L.A. and creating a new show based on Hollywood history, and they’re currently retrofitting the stage for their show, to open in September 2011. My sister loves Cirque du Soleil but has never seen them live. She was very excited when I told her. Now I know what to get her for a holiday present!


While I was waiting for the tour of the Egyptian Theatre to begin, I was listening to an 80s cover band, called The Deloreans. I think cover bands are usually pretty hit-or-miss, but these guys were really good. The lead singer was very enthusiastic, jumping down from the platform to interact with people in the crowd. I just had to take a picture.

All in all, attending the festival only cost me $4.95 ($2 for parking and $2.95 at Auntie Anne’s to get my ticket validated). Not bad for hours of entertainment.