WHERE IN THE WORLD Glitz & Glam A few blocks away from the Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. LIVE, the lively murals and purposeful design throughout Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown pay homage to L.A.’s colourful history—including tunnel-shaped booths at Metropole Bar + Kitchen as a nod to the Prohibition Era. The hotel boasts 350 bright, spacious guestrooms and more than 22,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, 12 meeting rooms and a rooftop terrace and penthouse cocktail lounge with sweeping downtown views. HotelIndigoLA.com Retro-chic A seven-acre urban paradise in North Hollywood, The Garland is owned by the family of legendary actress Beverly Garland. Updated with modern amenities, this boutique hotel is in a prime location close to major attractions such as Warner Bros. Studios and Universal Studios (take the free trolley)—perfect for corporate groups as well as pre- and post-conference family retreats. For events, more than 20,000 sq. ft. of space is available indoors and out, including the newly renovated Garland Ballroom, and cloistered under an umbrella of sycamore trees, Beverly Park can host seated dinners for up to 300. thegarland.com Redbird | Vibiana Once a Catholic cathedral, Vibiana’s stunning architecture and state-of-the-art amenities make it an enviable event space in downtown L.A. Redbird, the restaurant in the adjacent former rectory, boasts a superb multicultural-inspired, modern- American menu. The main dining room lounge and courtyard with a retractable roof seats 140, and a unique array of spaces are also available for private events, including The Nest with its open kitchen for chef’s table dinners. Most spaces have balconies overlooking the fragrant garden, which can be used for receptions for up to 200. redbird.la Making Magic If you can dream it, the team at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank can make it a reality, with access to the talented artisans who have helped create some of the world’s most memorable films and television shows on their 110-acre lot. From recreating iconic sets or bringing in famous props—think Gilmore Girls’ Stars Hollow or Batman’s Batmobile—to teambuilding scavenger hunts and VIPs walking a red carpet under a marquee welcoming your group, events for up to 5,000 can be staged across backlot sets, theatres and museums. If time permits, go behind the scenes with a studio tour. warnerbros.com Picture This The recently opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is devoted to the art and science of moviemaking and strives to inspire, entertain and educate about the film industry’s vibrant history. The seven-storey, 300,000-sq.-ft. museum, comprised of two contrasting structures—a renovated 1939 Streamline Moderne landmark and a striking new glass-and-concrete spherical building—also boasts 50,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, including a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills. academymuseum.org PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD PHOTO: DAVID COWAN/THE BRANDMAN AGENCY PHOTO: JESSE HENDERSON/LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD PHOTO: VIBIANA Summer 2022 | Ignitemag.ca | 47
