Tue, Sep 24
3:45pm – 9:00pm(ish)
Vote for your top 3 choices here! (see details of each adventure below)
Here’s what else you need to know:
- All sessions include dinner
- Each session is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
- Fri, Sep 6 is the deadline to register your session preferences (you rank your top 3)
- While we try to give you a break after the day’s meetings, some CYOAs will have to start on the earlier side. Please make note of the lobby departure times when making your choice.
- (P.S. Special thanks to Phyl’s sister, Ally, who is a longtime Hollywood executive – she played a key role in setting up several of these so when you see her at the meetings, thank her)
Behind the Scenes at Sony Pictures Studio SOLD OUT
Capacity: 40
Dinner: Nardo Italian
Join a private tour of the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City where the Yellow Brick Road once wound through Munchkin Land, the agents from “Men in Black” battled aliens, and Spider Man catapulted from skyscraper to skyscraper.
You’ll explore the sets, soundstages, and working studios that have shaped the entertainment industry.
After your studio tour, unwind and indulge in wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at Nardo Italian.
This group departs from the Luskin lobby at 4:00pm.
The Original Farmer’s Market
Capacity: 15
Dinner: Your choice of delicious vendors on-site!
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Los Angeles at The Original Farmer’s Market.
Your evening begins with an overview of the Market’s origins, tracing the evolution of A.F. Gilmore’s vision for his land at 3rd & Fairfax — from it’s humble beginnings over 100 years ago as a dairy farm, to oil company, to the bustling landmark destination & marketplace it is today.
Most Angelenos don’t know the history you’ll be learning about this fabled Market.
To that point, you’ll meet with the onsite historian, who will share the history and original vision for the Market as well as its direction for the future. You’ll also visit the old Gilmore Adobe house– one of the oldest buildings in LA (est. 1852).
Following the tour, you’ll have time to explore the many independently operated stalls where you can choose from a variety of dining options for your dinner.
Leaves from the hotel lobby at 4:00pm.
A Spellbinding Night at The Magic Castle SOLD OUT
Capacity: 23
Dinner: On-site
Welcome to a world of enchantment and mystery at The Magic Castle – an exclusive clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts located in the heart of Hollywood.
Many Angelenos have never been.
We are happy to say that through an inside contact we have been able to add this special evening as an option for CG members.
The adventure begins with an exploration of the Magic Castle’s many secret corridors and hidden rooms, each filled with artifacts from the world of magic. You’ll then enjoy a private dinner on-site before the real show begins…(we’ll leave the surprise for you to discover).
Two things to know:
***Dress Code***
The Magic Castle adheres to a *strict* dress code, ensuring an elegant and sophisticated experience for all guests. Dresses, or suits with ties are required. See more info on the dress code here.
*** Additional Fee***
This is an expensive evening and while CG is picking up most of the costs, we will ask each member to chip in $125.
Leaves from the hotel lobby at 4:00pm.
Sunset Legends Rock ‘N Walk Tour
Capacity: 15
Dinner: Barney’s Beanery
Step into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll history with Jon D’Amico, stage manager for bands like Guns & Roses and 3 Doors Down, and now a local historian and tour guide.
D’Amico will guide you through the Sunset Strip where you can follow in the footsteps of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and Keith Richards played.
This tour, which was just featured in Rolling Stone, offers a raw glimpse into a key center of rock history.
Your journey culminates at Barneys Beanery, a fabled establishment that opened in 1920 and quickly became a Los Angeles fixture, where icons like Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Rita Hayworth were regulars.
Leaves from the Luskin lobby at 3:45pm.
Timeless Rides at the Petersen Auto Museum
Capacity: 30
Dinner: Pink’s Hot Dogs
Los Angeles is the home of car culture so we had to include a trip to the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Museum Row of Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile, the Petersen is home to one of the world’s most extensive car collections.
Your adventure begins with the “Highlights Tour,” where you can see what the public sees – i.e., some of the museum’s most iconic exhibits. But then we venture into “The Vault,” a private underground sanctuary that showcases 250 of the rarest vehicles– each a marvel from the past 120 years of automotive history.
We’ll end the evening at legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs, LA’s multi-decade precursor to the original Shake Shack. Established in 1939 by Paul and Betty Pink with a humble $50 pushcart funded by Betty’s mother, Pink’s has grown from its modest beginnings — where a hot dog cost just 10 cents — to a bustling hotspot selling thousands of hot dogs and hamburgers daily (note: meat alternatives are also available).
Leaves from the lobby at 4:00pm.
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