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Friday, December 31, 2010

Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills

Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, California 90210
310-276-5367
http://www.robinsongardens.org/

Tues-Fri: 10am or 1pm
Reservations required (preferable 2 weeks in advance), call 310-550-2065 or email visit@robinsongardens.org
Both the gardens and the home are available for tour.

Adults $11
Students (with I.D.) / Seniors (62+) $6
Children (5-12) $4

The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a unique historic estate, a cultural jewel that transports the visitor back to the birthplace of Beverly Hills.

Built in 1911, it was once the residence of retail giants Virginia and Harry Robinson (of the Robinson department stores) and now occupies an illustrious place in history as the first luxury estate built in Beverly Hills.

Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open by appointment to the public. Located behind the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the beautiful six-acre property contains a breathtaking display garden, mansion and pool pavilion.

A favorite destination for both local and international visitors, the property attracts a varied audience, from those interested in the history of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills to people who appreciate beautiful gardens and traditional design.

In addition, it is a dynamic location for photo shoots with dramatic settings such as the awe-inspiring Australian King Palm Forest, the bucolic Rose Garden and the tranquil Italian Terrace Garden.

Contact the Garden for more information.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum, Beverly Hills

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-247-3000
http://www.oscars.org/

Grand Lobby Gallery and Fourth Floor Gallery Public Viewing Hours
Tues-Fri: 10a-5p
Sat-Sun: 12p-6p
Closed major holidays
Free admission

The Academy celebrates the arts and sciences of motion pictures through its year-round schedule of public screenings, exhibitions, panel discussions, tributes, salutes, lectures and more.

See their calendar for special event dates and times.

In addition to numerous Los Angeles area events, the Academy hosts programs in New York and other cities and, in conjunction with film-related institutions throughout the world, presents traveling versions of some of its exhibitions.

Contact the Academy for the latest information.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills

The Paley Center for Media
(formerly known as The Museum of Television & Radio)
465 N. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
At the corner of Beverly and Little Santa Monica (near Rodeo Dr)
310-786-1091
http://www.paleycenter.org/

Tues-Sat, 12p-5p
Free, donations recommended
Parking: free in their structure off of Little Santa Monica Blvd

The Paley Center is fascinating. They have a huge library (almost 150,000 programs) of television and radio recordings that you can check out and listen/watch at your own console. The recordings cover almost a 100 years of the technologies. The collection highlights achievements in artistry, social impact or historical significance.

They also have rotating showings in their theaters, and small informational exhibits. Throughout the year, they have a number of special screenings and panel discussions that feature the latest shows as well as retrospectives. Check their website for their special events and prices.

Guided tours that discuss the Center's history, collections, and current programs are available.

The original Center is in New York City where they have a sister facility.

Information current at posting. Contact the Center or visit their website for the latest information.