Stewart Penn - Penn Properties - Condo Specialist

Los Angeles: 8033 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 608, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Direct: 310-844-6515   Cell: 310-866-1818

Palm Springs: 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 110-360, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Direct: 760-992-5788   Cell: 310-866-1818

Stewart Penn - Realtor for homes and condos in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, The Sunset Strip and throughout the greater LA area. Now also selling mid-century modern homes and condos in Palm Springs.

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Pink's Hot Dogs a Hollywood Destination Place!

Pink's Hot Dogs a Hollywood Destination Place! Pink's is not just a hot dog shack. This is a Los Angeles Landmark. If it is not a historic landmark it should be. This non typical hot dog place has been featured on the News, and many Cooking Shows as well as movies.

At this hot dog place you can run into the ‘who is who' of Hollywood.  From A-list stars to supporting staff of the Hollywood elite. The beauty of it is, you will even have time to chat. The lines are always long, does not matter if you go early in the morning or late at night.

Long gone are the days of Paul and Betty Pink selling 10c hot dogs from a cart (1939). Now there are over 24 different varieties of hotdogs available, named after the stars who ordered them. This change came around 1946 when Paul Pink traded in his hot dog wagon for a small building. The price has changed as well now you are going to spend from $2.80 to $3.50 depending what you order...

Still it is a good deal. It has a free parking lot with an attendant. Now if you want to hobnob with the Hollywood A-list make sure you look for the Bentley's and Rolls Royce in the parking lot. Odds are the Driver will be in the line not the Celebrity.

Even though it might take you a while to stand in line, once your order is taken you will have your meal in 30 seconds that you can be sure of. So if you want to experience a good meal and visit a Hollywood landmark, go to Pink's at the corner of Melrose Ave and La Brea Ave they are open from 9:30am to 2:00am Sun-Thursday and Fri & Sat from 9:30am to 3:00am. Bring Cash; they do not take credit cards. The actual address is 709 North La Brea Ave

   http://www.pinkshollywood.com

If you are a consumer  who is considering buying  or selling  a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at homes@endrebarath.com  or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com  Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations

I took my first Zumba class today at my local health club...LOVED IT!  I had a blast!  It didn't feel like a "work out" at all, it felt like dancing!

I've been hearing about this class from several different people in the last couple weeks, so I finally decided to take a stab at it.  But, if I'm honest, I have to admit that I'd seen it listed on the class roster at my club, but I never investigated.  Dang!  Wish I'd checked this out a long time ago...I might be rid of that extra 5lbs I've been carrying around with me since Thanksgiving! 

The description of the class says it all, "Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance steps."  That's it.  Dancing, with out a partner, but definitive steps (that are a piece of cake!), to killer Latin music.  Don't wait...find a class before the week is over!  You'll be hooked!

   Eric Clapton's Guitars and Amps are up for Auction. Wow when I saw this headline, many thoughts ran to my head, such as why? Is he in financial trouble? Is he giving up music? I can go on and on.     http://www.ericclapton.com

Then I paused my frantic brain storming and kept reading and wondering where will it be? When will it take place? What will be really auctioned off?

So with that in no particular order: There will be over 150 items from Eric Clapton's personal collection  there will be instruments and amps from Fender, Gibson, Marshall, Martin and Music Man to name a few. These are some of the historic musical instruments associated with Eric Clapton's career from the 1970's to today.

If you would like to see the Official Auction Catalog you can request if from Bonham's & Butterfield. BTW it is walking distance to the Guitar Center ( see my earlier post about it  http://activerain.com/blogsview/1851792/the-guitar-center-in-hollywood-ca/ )

http://www.bonhams.com  Sale 19226 will be in New York, March 09^th, 2011 at 13:00hr. After you received the catalog with the full-color photos of each item and you would like to see it from close up, you can visit Bonham & Butterfields at 7601 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 on Friday, February 18- Sunday February 20^th, 2011 or you can see them in New York 580 Madison Ave, NY, NY, 10022 Saturday, March 5^th - Wednesday March 9^th, 2011.(  http://www.bonhams.com/usa/newyork/ )

Well it turns out some of you know that Eric Clapton is a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic and he founded the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. His vision was to create a Treatment Centre like no other to create a combination of therapies and address addiction and recovery in a spiritually serene environment. Hence in Antigua the Crossroads Centre became a reality in 1998. The addicts receive the treatment at the lowest possible cost level, since the Centre is nonprofit. http://crossroadsantigua.org

So the why is: to help out the Centre's Financial well being.

  If you are a consumer  who is considering buying  or selling  a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at homes@endrebarath.com  or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com  Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations

King Tut's Tomb at the world famousEgyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, is a two-night event taking place on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st.

This is the second year of the event which starts on Saturday with "The Celebration" rated the no. 1 Hollywood Halloween party by halloweenla.com and continues on Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with the Temple of Boom.

Los Angeles' top five DJs will be spinning a mix of dance music from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  and prizes will be given for the best costumes. The categories are, scariest, sexiest, best costumed couple, and best overall costume of the night.

The event will take place in the courtyard of the theater, home to many movie premieres and celebrity red carpets, which will be lit in amber and red.

There are several packages available depending on your desires. 

Some of the highlights of the evening will be:

A giant LED wall showing animated hieroglyphics throughout
5 full bars (open bar package available)
Huge heated outside courtyard with DJs and bars
Go-go dancers
Haunted pyramid dance room

and much more....

Make your reservations now as this is sure to be a sell out.

Visit the eventbrite site for ticket prices

The Roosevelt Hotel, located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd in the heart of the revitalized Hollywood area of Los Angeles, is "the place to see and be seen" says Conde Naste Traveler.

Since 1927, The Hollywood Roosevelt has been the playground of legendary celebrities including Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe and is the birthplace of the Academy Awards.

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the hotel’s David Hockney pool, Marilyn Monroe Suite, Teddy’s nightclub, and Dakota Steakhouse are full of Old World glamor, while the 300 modern guestrooms complete this one-of-a-kind experience.

All 300 rooms and public areas  recently underwent a complete renovation. The guestrooms include over 60 cabana rooms with private terraces and pool views and 240 luxurious rooms featuring scenic views of the Hollywood Hills.

The nightlife scene makes the Hollywood Roosevelt one of the world’s most exclusive destinations. The hotel also features venues for private events and meetings.

When you're next in the Hollywood area, I recommend you visit the Roosevelt Hotel.

Pics courtesy of The Roosevelt Hotel website.

The Guitar Center in Hollywood, CA is the flagship Guitar Center Store and a museum at the same time. It is hard to believe that in 1964 the Guitar Center started and today there are hundreds of stores across the entire United States.

They have one of the most impressive memorabilia on display. Recently I saw the world premier of a new Television Show called "The Guitar Center Sessions "where they interview musicians who have made it in the industry. They are in front of a live audience of fans and want to be musicians in an intimate setting. Peter Gabriel was their first interview subject.

Then there is the "Rock walk" at the Guitar Center, where you will see hand imprints of the Doobie Brothers as an example and icons like Frank Zappa's hands on the sidewalk.

Over the years the area has become known as "guitar Row" There is "Valdez' Guitar" at 7420 Sunset Blvd. Then there is" High Voltage" where they have vintage and rare guitars. There is a bustling trade of guitars going on in this small patch of Sunset Blvd.

Nearby, there is a Ralphs Grocery store which has been nicknamed "Rock ‘n' Roll Ralphs". This is because it is frequented by the" who is who" of music and movie industry. If you are into watching, spotting celebrities, this is the place to hang out.

Next time you drive on Sunset Blvd and you see a long line outside the Guitar Center, then you know that someone who is now famous in the industry is there. More than likely they are there for either an " a  CD release & signing" or are  doing a Session for the Guitar Center.

If you want more information:   The Guitar Center Hollywood is located at 7425 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046 or visit their website at   http://www.guitarcenter.com

 If you are a consumer  who is considering buying  or selling  a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at homes@endrebarath.com  or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com  Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of My commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations.