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		<title>This Weekend in Downtown LA: Events, Concerts, Fun Things to Do</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is a tranquil retreat at the center of California’s most vibrant city. Within walking distance from the hotel are famous Los Angeles attractions and authentic Little Tokyo restaurants. The Los Angeles Convention Center is just two miles from Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. The celebrated Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion are steps from the hotel. We’re also easy to get to &#8211; Major Los Angeles freeways are easily accessible from Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/convention-center.asp#losangeles-ca-attractions-near-hotel">LA Attractions near Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</a></h2>
<p>Here is a brief listing of some of the top events and activities going on in and around the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens.</p>
<p><strong>For the weekend of  October 11-17<br />
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<h2><strong>At the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Thursday Night Vibe featuring</strong> <strong>Chante Moore<br />
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<p>Join us for <strong>Thursday Night Vibe on October 14th for a performance by Chante Moore! </strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/"></a><a href="http://www.showclix.com/event/13229/" target="_blank">Purchase Thursday Night Vibe Tickets in Advance Here</a></strong></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-teams.asp" target="_blank">At the Staples Center</a></h2>
<p>Score big savings on premium accommodations in downtown Los Angeles when you stay at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Located just two miles from Staples Center and short drive to Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and other LA sports arenas, it’s easy to watch your favorite sports teams in action from your base camp at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-sports.asp" target="_blank">Ask about hotel packages and special rates available for the big game.</a></strong></p>
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<td>Los Angeles Kings Hockey</td>
<td>vs Vancouver Canucks  at the Staples Center</td>
<td>October 12</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
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<h4>L.A. Lakers Shootout</h4>
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<td>Pre-Season  match-ups between Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz and Clippers</td>
<td>Oct. 16-17</td>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Coming soon to the Staples Center</span></strong></strong></strong></p>
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<td><strong>Shakira</strong> Live in Concert</td>
<td>Staples Center Concerts</td>
<td>Oct. 23</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Xbox Presents <strong>Justin Bieber</strong></td>
<td>Staples Center Concerts</td>
<td>Oct. 25</td>
<td>7:00 PM</td>
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<td>So You Think You Can Dance Tour</td>
<td>Staples Center Special Events</td>
<td>Nov. 16</td>
<td>7:30  PM</td>
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<td><strong>Usher</strong></td>
<td>Staples Center Concerts</td>
<td>Nov. 18</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
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<td><strong>Roger Waters</strong></td>
<td>Staples Center Concerts</td>
<td>Nov. 29-30</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>LA Lakers vs Miami Heat:</p>
<p>Kobe and Pau battle against Bosh,Wade and James.</td>
<td>Staples Center</td>
<td>Dec. 25</td>
<td>2:00 PM</td>
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<p><strong><strong>Los Angeles Lakers NBA Basketball Action Tips off October 26 at the Staples Center versus the Houston Rockets</strong>. <a href="http://www.nba.com/lakers/schedule/" target="_blank">Click Here for complete Exhibition, Pre-Season and Season Schedule</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Los Angeles Clippers NBA Basketball Action Tips off October 27 at the Staples Center Against the <strong>Portland Trailblazers. </strong><a href="http://www.nba.com/clippers/schedule/index.html" target="_blank">Click Here for complete Exhibition, Pre-Season and Season </a>Schedule</strong></strong></p>
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<h2><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-live.asp" target="_blank">At the LA Live Complex</a></h2>
<p>LA Live is the premier sports and entertainment center of downtown Los Angeles. Opened in 2007, LA Live continues to add new entertainment venues and restaurants to its repertoire of offerings. LA Live is a six-block complex that surrounds the Staples Center sports arena and the Nokia Theatre. LA Live is located just two miles from Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. The hotel offers free shuttle service to nearby attractions and Los Angeles vacation packages. <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/experience-la.asp" target="_blank">Reserve Kyoto Grand Hotel getaway packages online for the best rates and availability</a>.<br />
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<h4>The Latin Academy Showcases: Teresa Parodi</h4>
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<td>The Grammy Museum</td>
<td>Oct. 13</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
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<h4>Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!</h4>
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<td>Nokia Theatre LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 16-17</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Kruder and Dorfmeister</td>
<td>Club Nokia at LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
<td>9:00 PM</td>
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<td>Andre</td>
<td>Club Nokia LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>
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<h4>American Express Presents The Drop: John Legend and The Roots</h4>
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<td>The Grammy Museum</td>
<td>Oct. 18</td>
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<td>Vince Gill</td>
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<td>Rock N Roll Half Marathon</td>
<td>Nokia Plaza at LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 24</td>
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<td>Stone Temple Pilots</td>
<td>Nokia Theatre LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 29</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>AP Tour Fall 2010</td>
<td>Club Nokia LA Live</td>
<td>Oct. 29</td>
<td>9:00 PM</td>
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<td>Lady Antebellum</td>
<td>Nokia Theatre LA Live</td>
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<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>GODSMACK w/ Five Finger Death Punch &amp; Drowning Pool</td>
<td>Nokia Theatre LA Live</td>
<td>Nov. 4</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<h4>Alan Jackson with Chris Young and The Band Perry</h4>
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<td>Nokia Theatre LA Live</td>
<td>Nov. 5</td>
<td>7:00 PM</td>
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<td>Lisa Lampanelli</td>
<td>Club Nokia LA Live</td>
<td>Nov. 20</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<h2><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-conventions.asp" target="_blank">At the Los Angeles Convention Center</a></h2>
<p>We would like to welcome the follow groups and conventions in Los Angeles this week:</p>
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<td><strong>Solar Electric Power Association</strong></td>
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<h4>We are offering some great rates for these upcoming events</h4>
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<td><strong>Adobe Systems Incorporated &#8211; MAX</strong></td>
<td>Oct. 21 -28</td>
<td><a href="https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=20154&amp;Chain=5388&amp;arrive=10/25/2010&amp;depart=10/27/2010&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=ADOBE10" target="_blank">Check the Rate Here</a></td>
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<td><strong>Herbalife International of America</strong></td>
<td>Oct. 21 &#8211; 24</td>
<td><a href="https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=20154&amp;Chain=5388&amp;arrive=10/21/2010&amp;depart=10/24/2010&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=HERBAL1021" target="_blank">Check the Rate Here</a></td>
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<td><strong>American Association of Homes &amp; Services for the Aging</strong></td>
<td>Oct. 31 &#8211; Nov. 3</td>
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<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">At the Los Angeles Music Center</span></h2>
<p>Within walking distance from the hotel are famous Los Angeles attractions and authentic Little Tokyo restaurants. The celebrated Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion are steps from the hotel.</p>
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<td><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/los-angeles-philharmonic-opening-night-and-gala" target="_self"><span>Chamber Music with Jean-Yves Thibaudet</span></a></td>
<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 12</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>Oct. 12</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 12</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/los-angeles-philharmonic-presents-dudamel-and-ax" target="_self"><span>András Schiff in Recital</span></a></td>
<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 13</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>Oct. 13</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 13</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<h4><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/la-opera-presents-%E2%80%9Cle-nozze-di-figaro%E2%80%9D" target="_self"><span style="color: #ffff99;">LA Opera Presents &#8220;Le Nozze di Figaro&#8221;</span></a></h4>
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<td>Dorothy Chandler Pavilion</td>
<td>Oct. 14</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Dudamel Conducts Messiaen- LA Philharmonic</td>
<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 14</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 14</td>
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<td>Dudamel Conducts Messiaen- LA Philharmonic</td>
<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td><span>World City &#8211; Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble</span></p>
<h4><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/introduce-youth-to-the-classics-pianissimo-with-th-la-philharmonic" target="_self"><span style="color: #ffff99;"> </span></a></h4>
<h4><a href="http://www.musiccenter.org/cal/events/index.php?com=detail&amp;eID=4620&amp;year=2010&amp;month=09" target="_blank"> </a></h4>
<p><a href="http://www.musiccenter.org/cal/events/index.php?com=detail&amp;eID=4620&amp;year=2010&amp;month=09" target="_blank"> </a></td>
<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
<td>11:00 AM and 12: 00 PM</td>
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<td>LA Opera Presents &#8220;Il Positino&#8221;</td>
<td>Dorothy Chandler Pavilion</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
<td>2:30 and 8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
<td>2:00 and 8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>Oct. 17</td>
<td>1:00 and 6:30 PM</td>
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<h4><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/la-opera-presents-%E2%80%9Cle-nozze-di-figaro%E2%80%9D" target="_self"><span style="color: #ffff99;">LA Opera Presents &#8220;Le Nozze di Figaro&#8221;</span></a></h4>
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<td>Dorothy Chandler Pavilion</td>
<td>Oct. 17</td>
<td>2:00 PM</td>
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<h4><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/los-angeles-philharmonic-presents-dudamel-and-ax" target="_self">Dudamel Conducts Messiaen- LA Philharmonic</a></h4>
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<td>Walt Disney Concert Hall</td>
<td>Oct. 17</td>
<td>2:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>Oct. 17</td>
<td>1:00 and 6:30 PM</td>
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<p><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/parking-alert-for-music-center-patrons"><strong>Parking Alert for Los Angeles Music Center Patrons</strong></a></p>
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<h2><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-museums.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Exhibits At the Grammy Museum</strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>><em>Strange Kozmic Experience</em></strong><br />
Exhibit explores the innovations, legacies, and continual impact of the artists who defined a generation: The Doors, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.</p>
<p><strong>><em>Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy</em></strong><br />
Including Jackson&#8217;s trademark fedora and gloves, elaborately embellished jackets, original lyrics, and more, the exhibit will include additional artifacts never before exhibited in a museum. Across eight video monitors, visitors will also enjoy footage of Jackson&#8217;s appearances on the annual GRAMMY® Awards.</p>
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<h2>Exhibits at the Japanese American National Museum</h2>
<p><strong><em>Common Ground: The Heart of Community</strong></em><br />
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents and photographs collected by the National Museum, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present.</p>
<p><strong><em>Free general admission every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and every third Thursday of the month.</em></strong></p>
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<h2><Around Downtown Los Angeles</h2>
<h4>USC Trojans Football</h4>
<p><strong><em>The USC Trojans vs California at LA Coliseum</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>October 16, 12:30 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong>Announcing Two New Sports Packages:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-sports.asp" target="_self"><strong>Tournament of Roses Package</strong> </a></p>
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<li><strong>includes Boxed Breakfast</strong></li>
<li><strong>Transportation to the Gold Line</strong></li>
<li><strong>Gold Line tickets</strong></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/experience-la.asp" target="_self"><strong>Get Your Game On Package</strong></a></p>
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<li><strong>Room accommodations</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pint of your favorite beer</strong></li>
<li><strong>Hot dog and chips</strong></strong></li>
<li><strong>Tranportation to the Gold Line</strong></li>
<li><strong><strong>Gold Line tickets</strong></strong></li>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><a href="../our-neighborhood/kyoto-grand-hotel-your-home-for-usc-trojans-football-games" target="_self"><strong>Kyoto Grand Hotel: Your Home for USC Trojans Football Games</strong></a></strong></strong></strong></p>
<hr />Located just blocks from the main LA attractions in downtown Los Angeles, the <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/">Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens </a></strong>offers contemporary elegance with sophisticated Asian-fusion décor. Each of our <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-accommodations.asp">434 guestrooms including 20 suites</a></strong> features deluxe bedding, a spacious floor plan, and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/hollywood-hotel.asp">modern amenities</a></strong> including WiFi and premium television channels. Picture windows offer beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline, Little Tokyo and Japan Town. Guests of our <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-meetings.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles hotel</strong> </a>can enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle service that stops at popular attractions and sites within a three-mile radius of the hotel including the Staples Center, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Convention Center and the LA Live entertainment complex. Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens showcases a lush half-acre acre outdoor garden. Situated on the third floor of the hotel, this Zen oasis replicates an ancient garden in Tokyo. Towering bamboo, flowering foliage, and waterfalls trickling into calm pools subtly frame the vibrant Los Angeles skyline. The garden is for corporate events and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-weddings.asp" target="_blank">weddings in Los Angeles </a></strong>for 200 guests.</p>
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		<title>This Week in Los Angeles September 13-19</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a brief listing of some of the top events and activities going on in and around the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</p>
<p><strong>For the week of September 13 &#8211; 19</strong></p>
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<hr />
<strong>At the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-634 alignnone" title="Thursday Night Vibe at the Kyoto Grand Hotel" src="http://cbsktwv.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vesta-williams.jpg?w=385&amp;h=240" alt="Thursday Night Vibe at the Kyoto Grand Hotel" width="150" height="199" /></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Thursday Night Vibe featuring</strong> <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vesta+Williams" target="_blank"><strong>Vesta Williams</strong></a></p>
<p>Join us for <strong>Thursday Night Vibe at the <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/" target="_blank">Kyoto Grand Hotel</a></strong> in Downtown Los Angeles on Septmeber 16<strong> </strong>for a performance by R&amp;B singer Vesta Williams<strong>!</strong> The first 25 people to arrive will receive a pair of tickets to the award winning stage play “Voices” coming to the Wilshire Webll Theatre September 24th-26th.</p>
<p>Enjoy live music, happy hour drink specials, delicious outdoor dining and spectacular downtown views and many more surprises.</p>
<p> </p>
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<hr />
<strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-teams.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the Staples Center</strong></a></strong></p>
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<p> </p>
<p><strong>Mosley vs More Boxing Championship September 18</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Coming soon to the Staples Center</span></strong></p>
<p>Muse Live in Concert September 25-26</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/all-that-skate-la-2010-coming-to-staples-center" target="_self">All That Skate LA 2010 Featuring Olympic Champions Yuna Kim and Michelle Kwan </a>October 2-3</strong></p>
<p>Los Angeles Kings Hocey Season Kicks off October 12 at the Staples Center Against the Atlanta Thrashers<strong>. </strong><a href="http://kings.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Click For the LA Kings Home Schedule</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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<hr /><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-live.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the LA Live Complex</strong></a></p>
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<table border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Los Temerarios</td>
<td>Nokia Theatre at LA Live            </td>
<td>September 15</td>
<td>10:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Les Nubians</td>
<td>Conga Room at LA Live</td>
<td>September 16</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span>The Oddity Faire</span></td>
<td>Club Nokia at LA Live</td>
<td>September 16-17</td>
<td>9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>93.5 KDAY&#8217;s Fresh Fest</td>
<td>Nokia Theatre at LA Live</td>
<td>September 18</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kathleen Madigan</td>
<td>Club Nokia at LA Live</td>
<td>September 18</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Screeching Weasel- Only California Show this Year!</td>
<td>Club Nokia at LA Live</td>
<td>September 19</td>
<td>7:00 PM</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span><br />
<strong><em>Gladys Knight with Special Guest the O&#8217;Jays</em> </strong>Nokia Theatre at LA Live <strong>September 24 8:00</strong></p>
<p><strong>Will Downing</strong>  Nokia Theatre at LA Live <strong>September 26 7:00 PM</strong></p>
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<hr /><strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-conventions.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the Los Angeles Convention Center</strong></a></strong></p>
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<p> </p>
<p>We would like to welcome the follow groups and conventions in Los Angeles this week:</p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Fire Conference</td>
<td>September 16-18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span>Asia Expo Investment Seminar, Business  Expo and Global Venture  Funding</span></td>
<td>September 17-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>National Black MBA Association Conference and Exhibition</td>
<td>September 18-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillippine- American Expo</td>
<td>September 18-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Old School meets Nu Skool with Dru Hill, Silk, H-Town and Trueful</td>
<td>September 18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Market America</td>
<td>September 18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hot Imports Night</td>
<td>September 18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Latinos in Social Media</td>
<td>September 18</td>
</tr>
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<hr /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>At the Los Angeles Music Center</strong></span></p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>September 14</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glass Menagerie                                                    </td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum                        </td>
<td>September 14</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>September 15</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>September 15</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<tr>
<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>September 16</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>September 16</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>September 17</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>September 17</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>September 18</td>
<td>2:30 and 8:00 PM</td>
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<td>Leap of Faith</td>
<td>Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td>September 18</td>
<td>8:00 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>Glass Menagerie</td>
<td>Mark Taper Forum</td>
<td>September 19</td>
<td>1:00 and 6:30 PM</td>
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<td> Leap of Faith</td>
<td> Ahmanson Theatre</td>
<td> September 19</td>
<td>1:00 and 6:30 PM </td>
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<p><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/parking-alert-for-music-center-patrons">Parking Alert for Los Angeles Music Center Patrons</a></p>
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<hr /><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-museums.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Exhibits At the Grammy Museum</strong></a><br />
<strong><em>Strange Kozmic Experience</em></strong><br />
Exhibit explores the innovations, legacies, and continual impact of the artists who defined a generation: The Doors, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.</p>
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<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy</em></strong><br />
Including Jackson&#8217;s trademark fedora and gloves, elaborately embellished jackets, original lyrics, and more, the exhibit will include additional artifacts never before exhibited in a museum. Across eight video monitors, visitors will also enjoy footage of Jackson&#8217;s appearances on the annual GRAMMY® Awards.</p>
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<p> </p>
<hr /><strong>Exhibits at the Japanese American National Museum</strong><br />
<em><strong>Common Ground: The Heart of Community</strong></em><br />
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents and photographs collected by the National Museum, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present.</p>
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<p><strong>Free general admission every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and every third Thursday of the month.</strong></p>
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<hr /><strong>Around Downtown Los Angeles</strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Los Angeles Dodgers</em></strong><br />
vs <strong>Colorado Rockies September 17-19</strong></p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Friday, September 17</td>
<td>7:10 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saturday, September 18</td>
<td>7:10 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunday, September 19</td>
<td>5:00 PM</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><img title="dodgers_logo" src="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dodgers_logo.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers" width="128" height="121" /></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/bus-service-to-dodger-stadium" target="_blank">Bus Service to Dodger Stadium</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/kyoto-grand-hotel-your-home-for-usc-trojans-football-games" target="_self"><strong>Kyoto Grand Hotel: Your Home for USC Trojans Football Games</strong></a></p>
<p> </p>
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<p>Located just blocks from the main LA attractions in downtown Los Angeles, the <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/">Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens </a></strong>offers contemporary elegance with sophisticated Asian-fusion décor. Each of our <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-accommodations.asp">434 guestrooms including 20 suites</a></strong> features deluxe bedding, a spacious floor plan, and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/hollywood-hotel.asp">modern amenities</a></strong> including WiFi and premium television channels. Picture windows offer beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline, Little Tokyo and Japan Town. Guests of our <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-meetings.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles hotel</strong> </a>can enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle service that stops at popular attractions and sites within a three-mile radius of the hotel including the Staples Center, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Convention Center and the LA Live entertainment complex. Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens showcases a lush half-acre acre outdoor garden. Situated on the third floor of the hotel, this Zen oasis replicates an ancient garden in Tokyo. Towering bamboo, flowering foliage, and waterfalls trickling into calm pools subtly frame the vibrant Los Angeles skyline. The garden is for corporate events and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-weddings.asp" target="_blank">weddings in Los Angeles </a></strong>for 200 guests.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are very pleased to announce that we are a prefferred hotel partner for the USC Trojans and can now offer a special USC rate for home games at the LA Coliseum. Be sure to ask USC about our rate.</p>
<p>Located near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and other LA sports arenas, it’s easy to watch your favorite sports teams in action from your base camp at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Ask about hotel packages and special rates available for the big game.</p>
<p>USC Trojans Home Game Schedule</p>
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<td>Septemer 11</td>
<td>Virginia</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>October 2</td>
<td>Washington</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>October 16</td>
<td>California</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>October 30</td>
<td>Oregon</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
</tr>
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<td>November 6</td>
<td>Arizona State</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
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<td>November 27                </td>
<td>Notre Dame               </td>
<td>7:30 PM </td>
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</tbody>
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<p>Guests of our <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-meetings.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles hotel</strong> </a>can enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle service that stops at popular attractions and sites within a three-mile radius of the hotel including the Staples Center, ESPNZone at LA LIVE, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Convention Center and the LA Live entertainment complex.</p>
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<a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/la-live" target="_self"><span style="color: #993300;">LA LIVE</span></a></p>
<hr />Located just blocks from the main LA attractions in downtown Los Angeles, the <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/"><span style="color: #993300;">Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</span> </a></strong>offers contemporary elegance with sophisticated Asian-fusion décor. Each of our <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-accommodations.asp"><span style="color: #993300;">434 guestrooms including 20 suites</span></a></strong> features deluxe bedding, a spacious floor plan, and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/hollywood-hotel.asp"><span style="color: #993300;">modern amenities</span></a></strong> including WiFi and premium television channels. Picture windows offer beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline, Little Tokyo and Japan Town.  Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens showcases a lush half-acre acre outdoor garden. Situated on the third floor of the hotel, this Zen oasis replicates an ancient garden in Tokyo. Towering bamboo, flowering foliage, and waterfalls trickling into calm pools subtly frame the vibrant Los Angeles skyline. The garden is for corporate events and <strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-weddings.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #993300;">weddings in Los Angeles</span> </a></strong>for 200 guests.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a brief listing of some of the top events and activities going on in and around the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</p>
<hr /><strong>For the week of August 11-18</strong></p>
<p><strong>At the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thursday Night Vibe featuring Karen Briggs</strong></p>
<p>Join us for <strong>Thursday Night Vibe at the <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/" target="_blank">Kyoto Grand Hotel</a></strong> in Downtown Los Angeles on <strong>August 12th</strong> for a performance by violinist <strong><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Karen+Briggs">Karen Briggs</a></strong> with Poncho Williams &amp; Band.  It’s a big birthday celebration for Karen and there’ll be many special guests!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Karen Briggs" src="http://cbsktwv.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/karen-briggs.jpg?w=385&amp;h=240" alt="" width="270" height="168" /></p>
<p>Enjoy live music, happy hour drink specials, delicious outdoor dining and spectacular downtown views and many more surprises.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/thursday-night-vibe-at-the-kyoto-grand-hotel-in-downtown-la"><strong>More information</strong></a></p>
<hr /><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-teams.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the Staples Center</strong></a></p>
<p><em><strong>Lady Gaga</strong></em> at the Staples Center for Two Nights  August 11-12</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>American Idols Live Tour</strong></em> August 13</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The American Idol Live! Tour 2010 will feature the American Idol Season 9 top 10 contestants: Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Katie Stevens, and Tim Urban.</p>
<p><em><strong>WWE Summer Slam Events </strong></em>August 14-16</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Axxess Fan Events </em>August 14 and 15</li>
<li><em>Main Event August 15  4:45</em></li>
<li><em>WWE Monday Night Raw  5:30 PM</em></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Coming Soon to the Staples Center</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignright" src="http://resources.aegadvancedmedia.com/media/media0000001963.jpg" alt="LA Sparks Basketball" /></p>
<p><em>WNBA Basketball</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Los Angeles</em></strong><strong><em> Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury </em></strong> August 17  7:30 PM<br />
<strong><em>Los Angeles</em></strong><strong><em> Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx </em></strong> August 20 7:30 PM</p>
<hr /><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-live.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the LA Live Complex</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><em>Queens of the Stone Age </em></strong>at Club Nokia at LA Live                               August 12 9:00 PM<br />
<strong><em>The Rising and Hollywood U2 </em></strong>at Nokia Theatre at LA LIVE         August 13 9:00 PM<br />
<strong><em>Latonlogues</em></strong> at Conga Room at LA Live                                                      August 13 8:30 PM<br />
<strong><em>Seu Jorge presents ALMAZ </em></strong>at Club Nokia at LA Live                        August 14 9:00 PM<br />
<strong><em>Matisyahu </em></strong>at Nokia Theatre at LA LIVE                                                      August 15 9:00 PM<br />
<strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span>:</p>
<p><strong><em>An Evening with John Mellencamp</em></strong> at Grammy Museum at LA Live        August 17  7: 00 PM<br />
<em><strong>T-Pain</strong></em> <strong><em> </em></strong>at Club Nokia at LA Live                               August 25 8:00 PM<br />
<strong><em>Primetime Emmys</em> </strong>at the Nokia Theatre               August 29   5:00 PM<strong><br />
<strong><em>Last Comic Standing Finalists</em></strong></strong><em> </em>at Club Nokia at LA Live September 11 8:00 PM</p>
<hr /><strong><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-conventions.asp" target="_blank"><strong>At the Los Angeles Convention Center</strong></a></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Expo Comida Latina 2010</strong> <strong> August 14-16</strong><br />
<strong>Primetime Emmy Awards        August 21-29</strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong> </strong><br />
For the Latest in trade shows and special events at the Los Angeles Convention Center visit their <a href="http://www.lacclink.com/event/eventcalendar.aspx" target="_blank">website </a>.</p>
<hr />
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>At the Los Angeles Music Center</strong><br />
<strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Lewis Black </em></strong>&#8220;In God We Rust&#8221;    at the Walt Disney Concert Hall August 13 8:00 PM</p>
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<strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Los Angeles Symphony</em></strong> at the Walt Disney Concert Hall        August 14 8:00 PM<strong><em> </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Homay and the Mastan Ensemble</em></strong> at the Walt Disney Concert Hall        August 15 7:00 PM</p>
<p><strong>Coming Soon:</strong><br />
<strong>Friday Night Sing Along- Broadway</strong> at the Walt Disney Concert Hall        August 20 6:30 PM<br />
<strong>Gay Men&#8217;s Chorus of Los Angeles</strong> at the Walt Disney Concert Hall        August 21 8:00 PM</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/parking-alert-for-music-center-patrons">Parking Alert for Los Angeles Music Center Patrons</a></p>
<hr />
<a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-museums.asp" target="_blank"><strong>Exhibits At the Grammy Museum</strong></a><br />
<em><strong>Strange Kozmic Experience</strong></em><br />
Exhibit explores the innovations, legacies, and continual impact of the artists who defined a generation: The Doors, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.</p>
<p><strong><em>Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy</em></strong><br />
Including Jackson&#8217;s trademark fedora and gloves, elaborately embellished jackets, original lyrics, and more, the exhibit will include additional artifacts never before exhibited in a museum. Across eight video monitors, visitors will also enjoy footage of Jackson&#8217;s appearances on the annual GRAMMY® Awards.</p>
<hr />
<strong>Exhibits at the Japanese American National Museum</strong><br />
<em>Common Ground: The Heart of Community</em><strong> </strong><br />
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents and photographs collected by the National Museum, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present.</p>
<p>Free general admission every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and every third Thursday of the month.</p>
<hr />
<strong>Around Downtown Los Angeles</strong><br />
<strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong></em> are on the road this week but return August 17th for a six game home stand<br />
vs    Colorado Rockies August 17-19</p>
<ul>
<li>August 17   First Pitch at 7:10 PM</li>
<li>August 18   First Pitch at 7:10 PM</li>
<li>August 19 First Pitch at 7:10 PM</li>
</ul>
<p>vs    Cincinnati Reds August 20-22</p>
<ul>
<li>August 20 First Pitch at 7:10 PM</li>
<li>August 21 First Pitch at 7:10 PM</li>
<li>August 22 First Pitch at 1:10 PM</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.kyotograndhotel.com/our-neighborhood/bus-service-to-dodger-stadium" target="_blank">Bus Service to Dodger Stadium</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Your Calendar:<br />
USC Trojans Football first home game versus Virginia at the Los Angeles Colisum is September 11 at 7:30 PM</p>
<hr />Located just blocks from the main LA attractions in downtown Los Angeles, the <span style="color: #808080;"><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens</strong></a></span> offers contemporary elegance with sophisticated Asian-fusion décor. Each of our <span style="color: #808080;"><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-accommodations.asp" target="_blank"><strong>434 guestrooms</strong></a> </span>including 20 suites features deluxe bedding, a spacious floor plan, and <span style="color: #808080;"><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/hollywood-hotel.asp" target="_blank"><strong>modern amenities</strong></a></span> including WiFi and premium television channels. Picture windows offer beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline, Little Tokyo and Japan Town. Guests of our <a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/convention-center.asp" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #808080;">Los Angeles hotel</span></strong></a> can enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle service that stops at <span style="color: #808080;"><a href="http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/la-teams.asp" target="_blank"><strong>popular attractions</strong></a></span> and sites within a three-mile radius of the hotel including the Staples Center, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall,  LA Convention Center and the LA Live entertainment complex.</p>
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