Movie Mondays

Another quick Movie Monday post with help from redhotcookinmama.  This week's meal is Pasta with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes.

"This meal was not only absolutely delicious, but it was also very easy and simple to make.  It had a lot more flavor than I expected.  The tomatoes are awesome!  We plan to make it a regular!"

The first movie that came to mind with this meal is Julia and Julia.  

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A wonderful movie that will make you want to eat and enjoy good food...especially butter!

Movie Mondays

Another yummy meal from redhotcookinmama for my version of Movie Monday.  This meal is called Healthy Nachos!  Yes, sounds weird, but looks really good!  

To me, nachos remind me of sports and a good, summer sports movie.  This is a fun movie to watch with friends or a date...Friday Night Lights.

Enjoy!!!

Movie Mondays

My cousin writes a great blog called redhotcookinmama.  She writes about great meal ideas for a busy family; I am going to combine her meals with a great movie idea for a fun Movie Monday.

Here is a bit of her blog about Bean and Beef Burritos:

 Monday nights can be a bit crazy around my house with homework, etc for Sweetie Pie, and she goes to bed later now, so making dinner with my sister has gotten a bit harder.  I decided I wanted something I could fix on Sunday, and not have much to do on Monday.  My sister brought over her ingredients on Saturday and I had the insides of the burritos cooked and ready Sunday night!

Click here to read more.

Pair your dinner with a fun summer movie...I Love You Man.

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Enjoy some laughs and a great meal!

Downtown Art Walk

The 2nd Thursday of each month is one of my favorite days because that means it's the Downtown Art Walk.  This was one of our first dates years ago and it has grown tremendously since then.  I've written about the Art Walk before, but I can't recommend it enough!

This event used to be solely about art, but it has become a huge gathering for Angelinos. 

 

There is art,

food trucks galore, 

 music, wine tastings, and anything else you can possibly imagine. Best of all it's FREE!

I would recommend parking a little further from the center of Downtown and be prepared to walk.  Enjoy!

Friday Night Grand Performances

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Most weekend nights you will find us at Grand Performances in California Plaza enjoying the free concerts, plays, dance and all that they have to offer.  This Friday the event is Lula Washington Dance Theater; one of LA's treasures.  This group has been in LA for 30 years and will be performing both new and revival works.  The show starts at 8pm and should be a really great time!

Click here for directions.  Parking at California Plaza starts at $7.50, however after 8pm all of the street parking is free.  Now here is a little secret free parking area: head north on Olive (toward 1st) and there will be a street called Kosciuszko, turn left and after the tunnel you will see an underpass.  You can park on the left or right and this parking is free after 6pm.  This is on the back side of California Plaza so you do have to walk a couple blocks, but it's not $7.50 worth of walking!  Map the Parking.

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Thursday Movies in the Park

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Yes, I know another movie, but they're just so much fun when they're free!  This venue is at The Grove LA every Thursday and it's also free!  For early access, and to bypass any line, pre-order a  from gourmet picnics from any of The Grove's restaurants or purchase gourmet picnics in The Park.  Bring a blanket (no chairs.)    The event opens for general grass and bleacher seating at 7:15pm. This week the movie is Shrek!  Parking can also be a bit pricey here without validation. 

Movie schedule is below.

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Movie Schedule:

 July 8:  Star Trek (2009)
July 15:  Monsters vs. Aliens
July 22: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
July 29: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
August 5:  Twilight
August 12: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
August 19: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
August 29: Up

Wednesday Movies on the Terrace

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Head over to the Westfield Century City for Wednesday Movies on the Terrace.  The movies start at sunset and are on the second level in the dining terrace.  The movies are FREE and the seating is first come first serve.  This mall has one of the best dining areas I've seen...it's really an upscale food court. Spend $20 in the Dining Terrace and enjoy the beer & wine bar free.  This week the movie will be Desperately Seeking Susan and you can possibly win an 80's inspired outfit!  See the rest of the schedule below.

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This event is free, but parking can be a bit pricey without validation.  Try to get validated, but if not just remember that the event was free!  Enjoy!

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - Anchorman 
July 14 - Sixteen Candles
July 21 - Joe Versus the Volcano
July 28 - Jumanji 
August 4 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding 
August 11 - Babe
August 18 - Teen Wolf 
August 25 - 50 First Dates
September 1 - Jaws
September 8 - Karate Kid