December 6th, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Katie Elhoffer

Day #6- December 6th- Favorite 6 of 12 - Katie Elhoffer
Ah Katie!  What can I say about Katie....well first off, she is a Costume Designer and Stylist.  Meaning she constructs things and also designs things.  I can also tell you her company is Elhoffer Design which can be found on facebook HERE.  I can tell you there is a link to her company's website there.  Hmmm....what else can I say?....Katie is a bundle of energy, sweet, fun, and VERY talented.  Hmm...let's see...what else, what else? AH...that's right....She designed and constructed my costume from my holiday image this year!!  And I know you haven't seen it yet, but trust me...  IT. ROCKS!  I love it....and I am a FAN of Katie and her work!
Need a costume?  Or just a really cool outfit or dress?  She makes everything, for anyone...and does it all.... kids, adults, costumes, dresses, alterations, mending, period costumes, rentals, hats, styling.  Katie is your girl! So check her out by going to her facebook page and clicking like.  She is based in Santa Monica, CA but you don't have to be local to hire or work with her.  Contact her directly to find out more.  ALSO...Katie has told me that she will give a "Friends & Family Rate" to anyone from my network, just mention Paul!  I love how generosity pays it forward!  So support another small business!! Facebook users PLEASE be sure to click LIKE on Katie's page, it only takes a second!

Paul
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And as a BONUS, and since I thought it was apportiate, Katie being the costume designer and all, here is an ADDITIONAL teaser from my Holiday Image....not seen anywhere else!
Go to my fanpage HERE to view previous teasers....

Just over 1 week before my Holiday image for 2011 is revealed...

Time is flying by (it always seems to do that this time of year) Just over a week before my holiday image for 2011 is ....revealed....very exciting!
In the mean time, have you seen the teasers from Day 1 to Day 5?  Be sure to become a fan on facebook HERE and see the remaining days and the final reveal....


Paul
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December 5th, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts

Day #5- December 5th- Favorite 5 of 12 - Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts
I was fortunate enough to meet and work with Tracy Vonder Haar and was so impressed with her center I wanted to pass it along to all of you!  It is located in La Canada, CA and the center offers classes for kids to adults!  I personally think anything that offers children (and others) exposure to the arts is a good thing!  Excerpts of the Vonder Haar Mission Statement, really sum it up for me though..."To provide an environment which fosters young artists and provides an avenue for professional development and creativity...To develop respect and appreciation for the Arts in the performers and the audience alike...To entertain, inform, and educate audiences."  How can you not support THAT?
If you are local, take classes to support them!  And as a special offer, if you mention PAUL, the center will offer a FREE class with the purchase of a 4-class card.  Cool right??  They offer Crossover Cardio, Pilates, Tap, Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Ballet, and, beginning in January, BeMoved.  There is only one person in LA certified to teach BeMoved and they have her!
If you aren't local and can't take classes, you can make tax deductible donations.  See their website for more info: http://www.vh-center.com/index.html
Lastly, if you are local but don't want to take classes, go see their winter show, the Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts will be presenting, VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS. See the flyer below for details.
Please support the Arts!!



Paul
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Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts presents VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS.  Set during WWII in NYC, this
family appropriate Christmas ballet, complete with dancing elves and snowmen, is the story of a little girl and her
mother as they celebrate the holidays while dad is off to war.

The performances are Dec 17 at 7 and Dec 18 at 2:30 at the Glendale High School Auditorium, 1440 East Broadway,
Glendale, CA 91205. Tickets range from $26 to $40, and are available by calling 818 790 5775.

December 4th, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Hot Coffee

Day #4- December 4th- Favorite 4 of 12 - Hot Coffee
No, not the kind you drink.  This is a documentary, and hands down, one of the best films I saw this year.  Remember the lady who got burned by McDonald's coffee and sued and was awarded millions?  Well you have NO idea.  It's disturbing, educational, amazing, and something EVERYONE living in America should see.  It is available via netflix or you can purchase it, via amazon by clicking the link below!
See this movie, and encourage your network to do the same!!  The Film's official website can be found here: http://www.hotcoffeethemovie.com

Paul
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December 3rd, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Fiorious

Day #3- December 3rd- Favorite 3 of 12 - Fiorious
What you ask? Well it's not a what, but a who, and he's a singer, and I'm a fan!
Taken from his website: "Fiorious is a Bronx-born Italian-American Ivy-League grad who quit his dayjob as a pop music journalist and returned to the motherland to make his own music, embracing his Euro roots without sacrificing his New York City soul. The fruits of his wanderlust? A throbbing, hard-smacking orgy of electropop, disco-funk, and indie-dance." The guy rocks and you can even get legal, FREE downloads of some of his music! So what do you have to lose?
Check him out at his website, http://www.fiorious.com/ and become a fan on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/fiorious
Help support a talented artist and help your ears enjoy some awesome music!!
Enjoy my Favorite, Day 3!

 

Paul

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ALSO, of course:
Teaser #3 is up from my Holiday Image to be revealed in 10 days....Find more at my official facebook fanpage, and be sure to check back everyday!

December 2nd, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Sam Wynn

Day #2- December 2nd- Favorite 2 of 12 - Sam Wynn
This is the guy! My hairstylist and the guy who does most of my hair cuts and looks.  Cut and color, sure, but remember my George Michael photo shoot? Well, he's responsible for that look, beard and styling too!  Sam is very talented but almost more importantly to me, he is hilarious and a good guy.  Sam works at BREE SALON, located in Studio City (12180 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604) and as a thanks for being a part of Paul's 12 Days of December, and a treat for my network, Sam is offering 50% off a haircut for FIRST TIME clients now till December 23rd, 2011.  Cool, right?  Great opportunity to support someone local and find someone who can rock your hair!  So call (or text) 818-203-3355 and make an appointment and support my friend!  Be sure to say Paul sent you to get your discount!!

Paul
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ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THIS:
#2 is up!  Second tease image from my Holiday card has been revealed.  Find more at my official facebook fanpage, and be sure to check back everyday!

December 1st, 2011 - Paul's 12 Days of December- Loteria Grill

Day #1- December 1st- Favorite 1 of 12 - Loteria Grill Studio City
I love this restaurant! I discovered it fairly recently and it has skyrocketed to one of my favorites!  They have three locations in total (Farmer's Market, Hollywood) but I go to the Studio City location and have been impressed by not only their food and drinks but their AMAZING customer service!!  Some of my favorite menu items, 1) Probaditas -Sampler: All 12 flavors of their Tacos served on Mini Hand-made Tortillas and 2) Pollo en Pipian Rojo: Chicken in a Spicy Pumpkin-Seed and Peanut Sauce Served with Finely Chopped Onion. YUM!
If you aren't sold yet, they have Happy Hour, 3pm-6pm, EVERYDAY.  All drinks are 50% off and they also have discounted Happy Hour food available (I recommend the Chicken Chalupa).  And definitely be sure to try their Cucumber Margarita (seriously, amazing), just the spicy/sugary rim on the cup is worth the price of admission, and it's not listed on the menu, so be sure to ask for it!!
Please support them, like them on facebook and go to their website:  http://loteriagrill.com/

Paul
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PS- Today also, the FIRST tease image from my Holiday card has been revealed.  Find more at my official facebook fanpage, and be sure to check back everyday!