Are You Ready to Throw Out Your New Year’s Resolutions? 
If you’re still not ready to rip up the list, we’ve jotted down six of the most common resolutions and some simple ways to actually stick to them --Through the Arts! 

1 Battle of the Bulge AKA “Remake Yourself” 
For most, overeating comes from boredom.  Get out and have fun with friends and family in NoHo.  You can’t snack in a theatre or an art gallery. You’ll see the pounds shed before you know it.  OR, Dance It Off.  Millennium has a rigorous Pilates class that will ease you into an exercise routine.  Once you’re ready, check out their dance classes, especially their heart pumping Hip Hop classes.  MKM Cultural Center also has a variety of fun classes to get you in the mood to exercise. Their belly dancing and flamenco classes will get you moving and you’ll have a blast doing it.  Exercise can be enjoyable in NoHo!  Dance Guide

To give yourself a little push and pampering, try a facial or body wrap at CC Skincare  do your hair, buy an outfit that you would never buy yourself. You’ll like the results after 15 minutes in the new you. Visit our Business Directory – where the arts and business meet.

2 Stop smoking 
Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't worry. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good. It’s a habit, after coffee, after dinner, while driving in traffic, etc.  Change your habits and find ways and places that don’t allow you to smoke.  You can’t smoke in a theatre. See a show and you won’t miss that cigarette. Theatre Guide.  A wise woman once told me that it takes 100 days to break a habit (smoking, overeating, bad boy/girlfriend, biting your nails, etc.). So take 100 days and fill them with art. Gallery Guide

3 Find a Mate – Your Prince or Princess Charming
Is love on your list? That same wise woman once told me that love comes when you aren’t looking.  So what to do? Enjoy yourself and get out of the house. Experience the joy the arts bring, and find a mate that has the same interests as you.  Is supporting the arts one of the values you look for in a significant other?  It should!  Find like-minded guys and gals at the theatre or a gallery show.

4 Get Out of Debt – Pay My Bills Pay My Bills
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the rest of us who have resolved to spend less but still enjoy life.  The favorite Saturday night outing is dinner and a movie.  But how much do you usually spend: parking, dinner, tip, movie tickets, popcorn and a soda?  They add up.  Dinner and theatre tickets are less expensive and are your answer for an alternative Saturday night out on the town.  Check out our Dining Section  for a variety of cuisine options.   Explore the art in NoHo at The Lankershim Art Gallery, NoHo Modern or Chandler Outdoor Gallery. You will find original works of art to fit your budget.

5 Take a Trip – Escape to NoHo
Do you want to see the world or just explore LA? Regardless of how big your plans are, taking a vacation is a popular goal.  Take an arts adventure and visit NoHo. NoHo Tours offers “experiential” art tours where you get to step into the artist’s world and experience first hand how art is made.  Be an artist for the day or step into the actor’s world.  Make it one of your trips for the year.

Our “Friends of NoHo” site, www.experiencela.com  has an abundance of LA adventures all along the Metro lines.  No traffic or parking hassles and you’ll experience some of LA’s ethnic-rich neighborhoods. Make it your resolution to explore LA’s diverse communities and entertainment options. 

6 Find a Hobby- Learn Something New
Perhaps you're bored and you feel like you need to channel your creativity into something. NoHo has plenty of classes and organizations that can teach and nurture your craft.  This will be your most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.  NoHo has a huge selection of classes for all ages and skill levels. Take an acting class. Take a dance class.  Take a drawing course

OR Just Follow One New Year’s Resolution -- Enjoy Life More
Millions of Americans have vowed to make this the year to not only diet and exercise but also to appreciate life itself.  The Arts add color and rhythms to our life.  Visit NoHo and fill your life with the Arts.