Hotel Lexen, an urban boutique hotel in the heart of the vibrant NoHo Arts District.
Close to popular bars, restaurants and theatres. Mins from Universal Studios, Warner Bros Studios, Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, Walk of Fame and many more L.A. attractions. Close to Burbank Airport and all major freeways.
Park views, beautiful, stylish artistic rooms; suites, free Wi-fi; coffee, patio lounge; bar, fitness center, conference rooms.
A call for a restful night in or an unforgettable night out on the town, Lexen Hotel captures luxury with chic guest rooms and a vibrant ambiance in the heart of North Hollywood. Choose to elevate your experience while you check off your Hollywood itinerary. A luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of North Hollywood and just minutes away from the world-famous Universal Studios and within close proximity to attractions like Warner Bros Studios, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame and nightlife of Universal City Walk…the entertainment capital of L.A.! The hotel also has convenient access to restaurants, parks, colleges and Burbank Hollywood Airport.
If a person is not a guest staying at the hotel, they can still come to the bar and drink. Please visit the front desk and you will be given an admission coupon.
Bar Hours: Monday to Saturday from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
The Garland is a North Hollywood hotel with a chic retro vibe offering spacious accommodations, celebrated onsite dining and stunning event space.
Time has only improved this iconic Hollywood boutique hotel in the heart of LA. In 1970, legendary Hollywood actress Beverly Garland, and her husband Fillmore Crank, discovered this bucolic seven-acre property and knew they wanted to create a hideaway for friends, family and guests. Together with Las Vegas hotel impresario, John Kell Houssels Jr., they decided to build one of the most stunning hotels in North Hollywood, which would serve as an oasis within the high-energy excitement of Los Angeles
ALL ROOMS HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Complimentary high speed wireless Internet
Private balcony
Pasadena-based and sustainable LATHER amenities
LED flat screen TVs
Every guest room equipped with in-room entertainment system Enseo enabling access to streaming apps
Refrigerator/beverage center
In-room safe
Single cup brewer with complimentary coffees and teas
All guestrooms are non-smoking
We want to make your stay at The Garland as seamless and stress-free as possible. For any questions regarding your stay, please contact us.
Every year for the past 40 years, the Group Repertory Theater Company has put on a holiday party for foster children housed in group homes. The young people, escorted by their counselors, come to theatre for lunch, games, entertainment and a gift for each of them delivered by Santa. It’s a full day at the holiday decorated Lonny Chapman Theatre in NoHo, with spirited members and friends of the theatre company serving as elf hosts throughout the day.
We chatted with GRT company founding member actress/producer Janet Wood, who chairs the committee that puts on the annual Kids Holiday Party. Ms. Wood has been part of the event from its beginnings. We wanted to know about how the tradition of the party came about. In addition, we were wondering how they went about putting on a holiday party for the kids this year.
How did the Group Rep Theatre Company get involved in having holiday parties for kids in need?
We started out about 40 years ago. It was the brainchild of Lynn Rosen (Bright), a former member, and in those days 5 or 10 of us went to the foster facilities and brought gifts and entertained. We did games with the kids and they just loved it and clamored for more.
How long have you been a member of the Group Rep? What made you want to take on the role of chairing the annual event?
I am one of the Founding Members of the theater, one of 11 or 12 actors who came together to do theater and invite audiences to a little 34 seat theater over on Van Ness Blvd. When Lonny Chapman came in and became our Artistic Director, everything exploded. We did the play “La Ronde” and were an instant hit in town. I gradually took on the role of chairing the event every year. When Lynn left, Irene Chapman and I took over and produced the holiday show event for about 20 years. Then when Irene left, I took over the whole thing. But it does take a village. So many members and friends of the theatre company are involved in making it happen.
What usually happens at the annual Kids Holiday Party? What do the kids experience and enjoy?
The theater is decorated from top to bottom. The Group Rep members dressed in holiday attire serve as hosts for the day. The kids play games, see a magic show and entertainers perform. Lunch for 100 people is served, followed by holiday songs, and a play written especially for them. At the end, Santa comes out and gives each child a gift from Santa.
How did the party plans change due to the pandemic? What, if anything, was put together to make a celebration for the kids this holiday season?
I was very conscious of the fact that we could not have the party and was worried that the kids would feel we forgot them. And so, I decided to create a virtual party and send it to them! The one-hour virtual show “CELEBRATION!” included a Group Rep member Zoom audience wall, a magician, singers, jokesters, and a violinist. We ended the show with the finale of the previously recorded “A CAROL CHRISTMAS” (GRT’s Ovation nominated original musical written by Bruce Kimmel and Doug Haverty). All the hours of recording were brought together by the amazing editing of Doug Engalla, with graphics by our Artistic Director Doug Haverty. It was indeed a labor of love.
Dr. Jay Silverman & Janet Wood Kids Holiday Party 2020
Is there anything you wish I had asked about or would want a reader to know about the annual Kids Holiday Party?
When we started out, GRT members would donate a gift to give to the kids. As the years went by and the need grew, I decided to raise money for decorations, rentals, lunch, prizes, etc., including a gift for each child. That has continued to this day. Many people donate, including the Rotary Club. Plans are already underway for the 2021 annual Kids Holiday Party. If a reader is so inclined, donations would be most appreciated.
For more information about the Group Rep or the annual Kids Holiday Party, please visit thegrouprep.com or leave a message at 818.763.5990.
Attention all NoHo and L.A. visual artists. Your art could be on a billboard.
Founded in 2015, in Brooklyn, NY, SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and foster a progressive message of social change. By placing culture over commercialism, SaveArtSpace aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists.
SaveArtSpace – One of the Your Art LA 4 (2020) selected artist V & V
“We found success with all forms of artwork, be it fine art paintings, drawing, digital art, photography and beyond. We’ve even installed iPhone images in the past. We welcome all artists to submit their art work!
We hold 2-3 open calls a year in southern California, and monthly open calls around the country, see saveartspace.org/submit for all available open calls. There is always an opportunity to have your art up on billboard in your neighborhood or somewhere else!”
– Each artist is encouraged to submit up to ten (10) images. $10 per image.
– They will announce the selected artist via social media and email.
– There is a 2 to 6-week turnaround time for notification and installation after each deadline.
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[NoHo Arts District, CA] – In this month’s LA Art blog, Raleigh Gallina explores Under One Sky: Art, Memory and the Living Archive of Día de los Muertos, an exhibition at Hollywood Forever Cemetery where contemporary art, remembrance and tradition come together.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts theatre review of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group’s URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR “ULTRA,” their ALL-NEW, ultra-fun, ultra-frightening, immersive haunted-Halloween theatre attraction for 2026.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – This NoHo Business Spotlight features Rotation Theatre Company, a young artist-led theatre company giving emerging creatives opportunities to perform, direct, produce and explore new roles onstage and behind the scenes.
Rotation Theatre Company is creating a home for emerging NoHo artists, where performers, directors and producers can step outside their comfort zones, explore new creative roles and bring fresh ideas to the stage.
About Rotation Theatre Company
Rotation Theatre Company is a NoHo-based company founded by young artists with a mission to create more opportunities for emerging performers, directors, producers and other creatives. Its creative rotation model encourages artists to take on different roles from production to production, building experience across multiple sides of the creative process. By working across both theatre and film, Rotation aims to give early-career artists room to experiment, collaborate and develop their craft while creating original and innovative work.
Why NoHo? What made the NoHo Arts District the right home for Rotation Theatre Company?
The NoHo Arts District felt like the right home for Rotation Theatre Company because it has something that’s increasingly rare in Los Angeles: a true sense of artistic community. There’s a wonderful feeling that theatre and the arts are part of the fabric of the neighborhood, not just something happening behind closed doors.
At the same time, NoHo gives us the best of both worlds. It has that small-town, neighborhood feeling where artists, audiences, and local businesses can really connect, while still being right in the middle of the larger Los Angeles arts community. As a young theatre company, we wanted to build somewhere we could feel rooted.
Photos by Justin White & Derek Jeske
How does the rotation actually work? Can you give us an example of someone moving from one role to another between productions?
The rotation primarily happens among our core team, but the philosophy is open to anyone in our company who wants to try something new. We want our artists to have opportunities to step outside of the roles they’re most comfortable with.
This season is a great example: our Comedy Playwright Festival was directed by our Creative Media Director; Pride & Prejudice was directed by our President and starred our Vice President, and Business Manager; Much Ado About Nothing was co-directed by our Creative Operations Director and Business Manager and starred our President; and our Vice President will direct Barefoot In The Park. Whenever we aren’t acting or directing, we’re actively producing.
We also love bringing people into roles they haven’t traditionally done: like actors taking on Stage Management or Assistant Stage Management. If there’s something you want to try, we want to give you the opportunity to do it.
How do you choose your shows? What makes a play or project feel right for Rotation?
There isn’t one formula for choosing a Rotation show, but there are a few things we’re always looking for. Opportunity is a big one. We love plays with larger casts because they allow us to bring more artists into the company and give more people a chance to participate.
We also ask: What have we always wanted to do? Dream roles and dream directing projects are a huge part of our rotation model, so we’re drawn to shows that give our team those opportunities.
We also love plays with flexible casting. We’re very interested in casting beyond traditional expectations of type, age, gender, and more, which opens up exciting possibilities for our artists. And, of course, we love a good theme! Each season has a larger idea tying our productions together—this season is “Fairytales,” and next season is “Opposites Attract.”
Not every show checks every box, but every project we choose resonates with at least one of those ideas.
Photos by Justin White & Derek Jeske
You merge theatre and film. What does that actually look like in practice?
For us, theatre and film are less separate than they’re often treated. We’re a theatre company, but we see film and digital media as another way to expand the worlds we create onstage.
Our production trailers are a great example. Rather than simply filming scenes from the play, our Creative Media Director captures the parts of the play’s world that audiences don’t necessarily get to see onstage—creating something cinematic that can stand on its own while still feeling connected to the production. We also create behind-the-scenes and character content that lets audiences engage with a show beyond the theater.
And it’s not just about marketing. These projects give our actors and other artists professional film content they can use for theatrical reels and portfolios. We love finding ways for theatre and film to feed into each other, rather than treating them as completely separate artistic worlds.
What do you look for when bringing new artists into Rotation, whether as performers, directors, producers, or other creatives?
More than anything, we look for people who are collaborative, curious, and community-minded. We want artists who are excited about creating simply because they love making art, who are willing to try something new, and who want to build something long-lasting with the people around them.
Because we’re a grassroots company, flexibility is also really important. Things change, resources can be limited, and sometimes you have to get creative with what you have. We love artists who see those challenges as opportunities rather than limitations: people who can adapt, problem-solve, and still make something beautiful.
Photos by Justin White & Derek Jeske
What’s been the biggest surprise about starting a theatre company as young artists yourselves?
The biggest surprise has been realizing just how possible theatre is, and how much more accessible, collaborative, and abundant it is than we initially thought.
Before starting Rotation, creating our own work sometimes felt impossible. We’ve learned that while it takes an enormous amount of work and dedication, you really can create art with the resources you have. You don’t have to wait for someone to give you permission to make something.
We’ve also gained an entirely new appreciation for how much goes into putting up a play. There are so many people, skills, and moving pieces behind every production, and every single role matters. Theatre truly is an ensemble art form in every sense of the word. It’s a huge undertaking, but seeing all of those pieces come together is incredibly rewarding.
And perhaps the biggest surprise has been discovering just how much theatre and how many artists are here in Los Angeles. Everywhere we look, there are people creating, collaborating, and finding their own ways to get work onstage. In building Rotation, we’ve found a community we didn’t even know was there, simply by deciding to make something ourselves.
Dream NoHo project: If money, venue size, and logistics weren’t an issue, what would you create here?
Our biggest dream: we’d love to have a home of our own in NoHo.
Not just a theater where we could put up our productions, but a creative hub for young artists. We imagine a space where artists could come work on monologues, scenes, auditions, and their craft; where our Creative Media Director could shoot headshots and create marketing content; where we could teach classes on technique and skill-building; where artists could continually gather, collaborate, experiment, and make things together.
We’d want it to be a true home for Rotation, but also a place that gives back to the community that has supported us. A space where young artists in NoHo could walk in and feel like there’s a home for them.
If money, venue size, and logistics weren’t an issue, that’s what we’d build: a home for RTC and a creative home for the next generation of NoHo artists.
What’s coming up? What productions, films, events, or other projects should we be watching for?
Starting November 6–22, we kick off our 2026/27 season with Neil Simon’s Barefoot In The Park at the Whitmore in NoHo!
As part of Barefoot In The Park, we’ll also be releasing a cinematic trailer for the production across social media and YouTube, continuing our exploration of how theatre and film can function together.
After the holidays, we’ll bring back our annual Comedy Playwright Festival, featuring three short original plays written by members of our community. That will go up in April! And we’re also hoping to add a few one-night events throughout the season—including a musical cabaret and a Shakespeare-inspired “Drunk Shakespeare” style event. The season will close with our 2027 production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
So, there’s a lot coming up! We’re excited to keep expanding what Rotation can be, both onstage and beyond.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – This is the weekly NoHo News – your North Hollywood arts community update! We look forward to sharing lots of fun and unique news, events, profiles and updates on what’s happening in the NoHo Arts District neighborhood and beyond.
North Hollywood, better known to regulars as NoHo, has a lovely habit of making an ordinary evening feel like it has a plot. You might begin with a small theatre production, wander out into the warm Los Angeles night, share a plate somewhere on Lankershim, and end up talking about a single line from the show long after the cast has taken its bow.
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Few African fixtures generate as much attention as Nigeria against Ghana. When the Super Eagles face the Black Stars, rankings and recent form rarely tell the whole story. Regional rivalry, pressure, and the intensity of individual battles give the fixture a special dimension. With major international events approaching in 2027, another meeting between the two national teams would inevitably attract considerable attention across West Africa. For Nigeria in particular, it would provide an excellent test for a generation with significant attacking potential.
Indoor trampoline parks are a fun way for families to celebrate birthday parties or enjoy a weekend together. However, these parks come with significant risks. Here, we’ll discuss common trampoline park injuries, what happens if you’ve signed a waiver and how liability is determined.
Commuters throughout California navigate some of the country’s heaviest commercial freight corridors every day, from the constant crawl along Interstate 5 to the congested interchanges of Los Angeles and the Central Valley. Cutting close to an 18-wheeler to catch an exit or pass slow traffic easily leads to a sideswipe. Proving what happened afterward gets messy fast, which is why finding the right truck accident lawyer is critical for your claim. Respecting how much space these rigs actually need is the simplest way to stay safe.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts theatre review of The Group Rep’s MOTEL 66, a collection of eight world-premiere one-act plays celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with stories of love, loss and unexpected connections.
When a distracted motorist cuts into your lane or when a motorist runs a light, your first instinct is to pull the steering wheel away from danger. That split‑second decision to avoid a driver can sometimes cause you to hit a guardrail, a parked car, or even an innocent bystander. The motorist’s move forces you to react quickly, and the driver’s recklessness puts everyone at risk. It feels entirely unfair and intensely frustrating to be blamed for a collision you were actively trying to prevent. This is exactly why understanding accident liability becomes so incredibly vital when you are unexpectedly forced into a dangerous evasive maneuver.
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Plenty of the techs who keep a national tour running got their start in North Hollywood, hanging lights and running sound at the small theatres tucked throughout the NoHo Arts District. When those same crew members hit the road with a major production, the stages get bigger and the nights get longer. After wrapping a run in Southern California, the trucks roll east on Interstate 40 and Interstate 44, crossing the desert and the plains to reach the Enterprise Center or the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – This is the weekly NoHo News – your North Hollywood arts community update! We look forward to sharing lots of fun and unique news, events, profiles and updates on what’s happening in the NoHo Arts District neighborhood and beyond.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – El Portal Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary with Celebrating 100 Years!, a star-studded birthday spectacular featuring Broadway and Hollywood favorites on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. on the historic Debbie Reynolds Mainstage in the NoHo Arts District.
My song is finished, mixed, and mastered. Now, it needs a video. A lyric video is often the first visual connection a listener has with my words, but creating one can be a challenge. The market is split between complex, manual software and a new class of AI tools promising instant results. I’ve navigated this landscape to find the best lyrics video maker tools that actually work for musicians.
Each child has their unique way of perceiving the universe, acquiring skills, and engaging in social interaction. For children on the autism spectrum, with the correct support, you can work on specific difficulties but within grounded strengths. A better understanding of their child’s needs is sometimes required before families can usefully choose between strategies.
An ordinary day looks different for everyone. You might spend yours at a desk, on the road making deliveries, behind a store counter, or at home caring for young children. Despite these differences, many of us share the same habit: saving our enjoyment for birthdays, holidays, and long weekends. We treat everyday life as something to get through while waiting for the next special occasion.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Here’s a story of a man named Jack, who stepped back in time and visited the house of one his favorite childhood TV shows – The Brady Bunch.
NoHo Arts District, CA] – The legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem makes its Soraya debut on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with the Los Angeles premiere of Robert Garland’s Higher Ground, a dynamic ballet set to six iconic Stevie Wonder songs from the 1970s.
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[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Athena Foundation for the Arts presents its International Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 6, 2026, bringing award-winning musicians, festive classical music and immersive imagery to North Hollywood for a musical celebration of the season.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Drumstick Dash LA returns to the streets of the NoHo Arts District on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, bringing runners, walkers and families together for L.A.’s largest Thanksgiving 5K/10K and a great cause.
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Los Angeles country-rock band transforms a garage writing session and Ryan Curtis’ memories of Army service into a personal song about youth, camaraderie, patriotism and the years that stay with you.
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