Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 7018 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028 tel: 323 469-8311 • fax: 323 469-2805 www.hollywoodchamber.net President & CEO Glen Adkins, Donna Lamm, Bever
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8 A Message from the President
12 A Message from the Chair of the Board
13 The Chamber’s Action Plan
16 Officers
18 Benefits of Chamber Membership
24 Government Officials for the Hollywood Area
25 Business Resource Telephone Numbers
26 Hollywood Facts
27 Hollywood's Top Employers
28 Hollywood Walk of Fame
29 Visitors & Accommodations Guide
33 Cultural Arts & Entertainment Guide
39 Restaurant & Nightlife Guide
47 Film, TV & Music Industry Guide
53 Buyers Guide
93 Members of the Hollywood Chamber
101 Who’s Who in Hollywood
2007/08 Hollywood Business Resource Book
Includes a major compilation of economic and demographic data about Hollywood The extended edition includes a Directory of Members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, a Buyers Guide of member products and services, and a Who’s Who of Hollywood Chamber-member businesses.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
7018 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028 tel: (323) 469-8311 • fax: (323) 469-2805 www.hollywoodchamber.net
President & CEO
Glen Adkins, Donna Lamm, Beverly Springer
Cover pictures courtesy of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Photobank Walk of Fame pictures courtesy of Bob Freeman.
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame was
originally conceived in the 1950s by the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to
promote Hollywood Since its
installation in 1960, the Walk of Fame
has been a superior asset to the
community, perpetuating the aura that
has made the name Hollywood
synonymous with glamour The Walk
of Fame remains one of the city’s most
widely-seen tourist venues and the
number one attraction in Hollywood
More than two thousand stars,
totaling five acres of coral terrazzo and
brass, line the sidewalks on both sides
of Hollywood Boulevard, from Gower
to La Brea, and Vine Street Starsinducted in 2006 included: QueenLatifah, Matthew Broderick, NathanLane, Motley Crue, Robert Osborne,Mark & Kim, Judge Judy Sheindlin,Destiny’s Child, George Lopez, LouAdler, Winnie The Pooh, Vanna White,Dan Avey, Jim Hill, Nancy Sinatra,Wink Martindale, David Milch, StellaAdler, Leonard Goldenson, Milt andBill Larsen, Amy Grant, Bob Miller,Ruta Lee, Bruce Willis, Tim McGraw,Jerry Buss, and Annette Bening
New stars continue to be dedicated
at the rate of about two each month,with ceremonies drawing crowds ofadmiring fans to share the momentswith their favorite stars Presiding overthe ceremonies is Hollywood’s celebritymayor Johnny Grant Walk of Fameceremonies, administered by theHollywood Chamber of Commerce,attract international television coverageand are responsible for bringingmillions of tourists to Tinseltownannually to see its world-famous Walk.Can anyone imagine whatHollywood would be like without theWalk of Fame?
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
World-Famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame Immortalizes Stars
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Hollywood is back and this town has its eye on you! Whether you’re a local or a tourist, single or with loved ones, on business or pleasure, staying for a weekend or longer, Hollywood has all that you are seeking.
Centrally located in Los Angeles since 1934, the Original Farmers Market has always been a meeting place for locals, including entertainment industry folks from nearby Hollywood.
Great food, one-of-a-kind shops and a taste of L.A.’s Golden Age make the Original Farmers Market an L.A icon After all, in this town, not too many stars can stay on top for over 70 years.
Over 100 shops, restaurants, grocers, and L.A.’s best place to people watch.
THERE ARE OVER 3700 FARMERS MARKETS IN AMERICA
ONLY ONE IS AN L.A LANDMARK.
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Hollywood
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• Just 2 Blocks from Hollywood & Highland,
Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theatre,
Ripley’s & Wax Museum, Shopping Mall
• Minutes from Beverly Hills, L.A Zoo, Farmers
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Autry National Center
The Autry National Center housesthe Museum of the American West; theSouthwest Museum of the AmericanIndian and the Institute for the Study ofthe American West Discover the legacy
of the Lakota and the Osage people andthe amazing explorations by Spanishconquistadors and experience theromantic portrayals of the West throughart, film, and television For moreinformation call (323) 667-2000 or visitwww.autry-museum.org
Capitol Records
Located at 1750 North Vine Street,this landmark building is one ofHollywood’s most recognized icons Thelight on its rooftop spire flashes
“Hollywood” in Morse code In thelobby you will find displayed goldalbums of its many artists John Lennon,Garth Brooks, and other Capitol artists’stars are on the sidewalk in front of thebuilding For more information, call(323) 871-5411 or visit atwww.hollywoodandvine.com
ArcLight Cinemas
Located at 6360 Sunset Boulevard,ArcLight is where movie lovers belong.Conceived by and for people who value theart and entertainment of the moving image,ArcLight’s design, amenities, service level andprogramming create a celebration of movies,and a more refined and complete movie-going experience Each seat is individuallyreserved and the plush seating makes for acomfortable experience For moreinformation, call (323) 464-4226 or visitwww.arclightcinemas.com
El Capitan Theatre
Step into Hollywood’s glittering past atthe legendary El Capitan Theatre.Conveniently located at 6838 HollywoodBlvd in the heart of Hollywood, the ElCapitan was built in 1925 as a legitimatetheater This treasure was restored to itsformer glory thanks to Disney and PacificTheatres and is listed on the National
Directions:
Directions: US 101 exit Vermont North US 101 exit Vermont North
1 mile Travelodge location central to all visitor attractions Walking distance
to major hospitals Closest Travelodge
to downtown Los Angeles.
1401 N Vermont Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90027
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Register of Historic Places Inside the
theater, visitors will experience a restored
Wurlitzer Pipe Organ For booking
information, call (800) 347-6396 and for general
information, call (323) 467-9545 or visit
www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_ca
pitan
American Cinematheque “Forever
Hollywood” Movie at the Egyptian
Theatre
If you are looking to discover or
rediscover the unique story of
Hollywood and its famous movie
industry, this hour-long movie produced
by the American Cinematheque and
playing at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre
is a “must see.” Sit back and relax as you
learn about the Hollywood community
from the early silent pictures to the
glittering nightlife to the great studio era
The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712
Hollywood Blvd For show times and
screening information, call (323)
466-FILM or visit www.egyptiantheatre.com
Original Farmers Market
Located at Third and Fairfax Streets,
the Original Farmers Market is a historic
landmark It has been a Los Angeles
tradition and a world-famous tourist
attraction for more than 60 years Filled
with food from all corners of the globe,
gourmet groceries and plenty of shopping,
the Farmers Market is a fantastic place to
go for everything from stocking the pantry
to fabulous first dates! September
through May hours are Monday through
Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday, 10
am to 5pm For more information, call
(323) 933-9211 or visit
www.farmersmarketla.com
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Built in 1927 by Sid Grauman and
host to many star-studded movie
premieres and events in Hollywood’s
early days Today it still draws the stars
with its famous footprint ceremonies, a
tradition that started with Mary Pickford
and Douglas Fairbanks in 1927 Movie
stars are still immortalizing themselves in
the forecourt of the theater For more
information, call (323) 461-3331 or visit
www.manntheatres.com
Hollywood Bowl and Museum
The Hollywood Bowl is host to LA’s
best symphonies, rock concerts, and even
kid’s events The variety makes it fun for
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A landmark in Universal City In the heart of City Walk with shopping, dining, entertainment, theatres, movies,
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Book today at sheraton.com/universal or call 1-800-325-3535 for more information.
Come stay with us at the Sheraton Universal.
“We’ll have you at hello.”
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the entire family! Create your ownpicnic in the outdoor setting and enjoymusic under the stars Located at theworld-famous Hollywood Bowl, is also amuseum that features artifacts on theHollywood Bowl, from photos to programs.For more information, call (323) 850-2000 orvisit www.hollywoodbowl.org
Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theatre
A world-famous tourist destinationand a local hot spot, a highly successfulmix of shopping, dining and glamourcomes alive at Hollywood & Highland.The entertainment complex features adramatic central plaza, (inspired by theset of the silent movie classic,
“Intolerance” showcasing theHollywood Sign Visitors can take a tour
of the home of the Oscars, the KodakTheatre, which also boasts dozens of live-theatre performances throughout the year.For more information visitwww.hollywoodandhighland.com andwww.kodaktheatre.com
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Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 467-5171
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CULTURAL ARTS
& ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
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or by driving up into the HollywoodHills! For more information, callHollywood Chamber at (323) 469-8311
or visit www.hollywoodsign.org
The Jimmy Kimmel Show
Live from Hollywood Boulevard —it’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Celebrityguests, live musical performances andcomedic irreverence make this show,airing at 12:05am (PST) on ABCChannel 7, a local icon Located at the ElCapitan Entertainment Center, the showfeatures a live shot each night of Jimmywalking down the boulevard and into theauditorium The public (Age 16+) isinvited to reserve tickets by calling 1-800-JIMMY TIX or by going towww.1iota.com
Pantages Theatre
Beautifully restored to its originalopulence, the Pantages Theatre is a show
in itself! Host of Broadway hits such as
“Wicked,” “Annie,” “The Lion King” aswell as some new favorites, like “WhiteChristmas” and “Dr Doolittle.” ThePantages Theatre caters to all audiencesand is truly a gem of Hollywood, located
The Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building
The building itself is worth seeing, as it ishome to the birthplace of modern-day make-
up Featuring rooms specifically for
“Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads” it iswhere Marilyn became a blonde and Lucybecame a redhead! On display you will findthe set from “Moulin Rouge,” and “Silence
of the Lambs,” as well as a host of gownsworn by Hollywood’s leading ladies Formuseumhoursofoperation,call(323)464-7776
or visit www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The oldest Hollywood cemetery andone of the most-visited final resting places
Rudolf Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks Sr.,Cecil B De Mille, Jayne Mansfield,Marion Davies, and Tyrone Power are allinterred here Tours, events and evenmovies take place here, all in good taste
As they say: “Only in Hollywood!” Youmay visit the unusual assortment of gravemarkers and beautiful stained glass windows bytour only For more information, call (323) 469-
1181 or visit www.hollywoodforever.com
Hollywood Wax Museum
See your favorite stars immortalized inwax in scenes from their films Located at
6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood WaxMuseum features work done by theindustry’s most talented artists, including asection that is sure to send chills down yourspine For more information, call (323) 462-
5991 or visit www.hollywoodwax.com
Hollywood Sign
One of the most recognizable images
in our country and around the world, thislandmark sits high atop the HollywoodHills It was declared a historicallandmark in 1973, but it was in need ofsignificant repair The HollywoodChamber of Commerce spearheaded aneffort to raise the money to fix the sign in
1978 Today you can see the famous signfrom Hollywood and Highland, on a tour,
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www.wbstudiotour.com
3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91522
© and TM 2006 Warner Bros Ent Inc.
Explore inner Hollywood surrounded by actual filming and production amidst yesterday and today’s most famous sets, stages, props, costumes, crafts and sounds at the world’s
busiest motion picture and television studio
Includes a visit to the exclusive Warner Bros museum.
VIP Tours depart daily, Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
with extended hours in Spring and Summer.
at 6233 Hollywood Blvd near the famous
Hollywood and Vine intersection For
more information, call (323)468-1700 or
visit www.BroadwayLA.org
Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo is located on a
113-acre site located in Griffith Park
Each year 1.4 million visitors pass
through the gates to view a collection of
1,200 animals from around the world
Although most well known for its
collection of animals, it has also become
an accredited Botanical Garden with
800 different species of plants The zoo
is open daily from 10am to 5pm except
December 25 For more information
call (323) 644-4200 or visit
www.lazoo.org
Paramount Pictures
For close to a century, Paramount
Pictures has been a gathering place for
movies, magic, and more Located in the
heart of the entertainment capital of the
world, Paramount is the last major
working studio in Hollywood Tours last
two hours, and guests will get
behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of a
major motion picture and television
facility For more information, call (323)
956-1777 or visit www.paramount.com
The Greek Theater
Los Angeles premiere outdoor
theater is nestled in the picturesque,
tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park One of
Los Angeles’ most historic entertainment
venues has played host to some of the
biggest names in entertainment in its 75
year history The season is always varied
and guaranteed to appeal to many ages
and tastes Located at 2700 North
Vermont Avenue, this 5,700-seat
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amphitheater offers an intimate concert
setting, with state-of-the-art acoustics
and excellent sight-lines For more
information, call (323) 644-5000 2700
or visit www.greektheatrela.com
Universal Studios and
Universal CityWalk
Step into the world of movies and
excitement at Universal Studios
Hollywood, the world’s biggest movie
studio and amusement park And be
sure to take in the historic tour of the
Universal Studios Lot as well After a day
at the park, visit Universal CityWalk —
just steps away and with free admission
Featuring dozens of restaurants and
shops for adults and kids alike, CityWalk
is a premier outdoor shopping center full
of fun For more information, visit
www.universalstudioshollywood.com or
www.citywalkhollywood.com
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium
At Ripley’s Believe it or Not “truth is
stranger than fiction.” The Hollywood
Museum has in its collection nearly 300
unusual and fascinating exhibits
collected by the world-famous traveler,
Robert Ripley Ripley’s is at 6780
Hollywood Blvd, but you can’t miss the
T-Rex bursting from it’s roof For more
information, call (323) 466-6335 or visit
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
recently underwent an extraordinary $10 million renovation, returning the luster and majesty that the theatre had when it opened its doors to the public in 1930 A palatial movie palace thatachieved worldwide fame as the 10-year home
of the Academy Awards, the theatre is now the home of live stage presentations, such
as the Tony Award®winning hit: WICKED
The Pantages has also hosted numerous television award shows
and concert attractions
For more information call:
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The John Anson Ford Amphitheater
The 1,241-seat outdoor Ford
Amphitheatre is set against a backdrop
of cypresses and chaparral in the
Hollywood Hills It is relatively
intimate: no patron is more than 96
feet away from the stage Music,
dance, film, theatre and family events
are presented during the summer
months Located at 2580 Cahuenga
Blvd East, The Ford Amphitheatre
Season is a program of the Los Angeles
County Arts Commission For more
information, call (323) 769-2147 or
visit www.fordamphitheater.org
Walk the Walk on Hollywood
Boulevard
Forty-six signs mark significant
locations along a self-guided walking
tour of the nationally registered
Hollywood Boulevard Historic
Commercial and Entertainment District
Erected at a cost of $260,000, thedurable signs include photographs of thebuildings during Hollywood’s glory years
For more information call the HollywoodChamber of Commerce at (323) 469-8311
or visit /explore/historical_markers.asp
www.hollywoodchamber.net-Guiness World of Records Museum
Housed in the historic HollywoodTheatre built in 1938, is devoted tovarious world records, much like itscounterparts in other corners of theglobe The Hollywood versionincludes a theater that runs a salute tothe Film industry’s own records
Located at 6764 Hollywood Blvd youcan learn more by calling 323-463-6433
World Famous Hollywood Walk
Of Fame Boulevard
The Walk of Fame is achronological history of theHollywood-based entertainmentindustry and honors those who havemade significant contributions in thecategories of radio, television, motionpictures, recording and liveperformance More than 2,300 famousWalk Of Fame stars are immortalized
on the sidewalks along HollywoodBoulevard and Vine Street Plan a nicewalk with your family and pet, lookfor your favorite stars and see if youcan recognize the names of otherfamous honorees Make sure you haveyour camera with you for a chance of
a snapshot with you sitting next toyour favorite star More stars arehonored every month during a star
ceremony where fans have theopportunity of seeing the star inperson For more information call(323) 469-8311 or visitwww.hollywoodchamber.net
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You are invited to experience Hollywood’s lavish and groovy nightclubs and taste the best variety of local and international cuisines served at landmark restaurants, elegant dining places and mom and pop signature eateries – and maybe treat yourself to the chance of star-sightings.