Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Cinema Under the Stars: Elf

The WVIA is bringing the spirit of the holidays to Westwood Village and hosting a festive family day with a free screening of the movie Elf on Saturday, December 8, 2018!
The fun kicks off at 4:00pm on Broxton Ave with free pictures with Santa Claus (Buddy the Elf KNOWS HIM!), holiday themed photo-booth, live music, kids crafts, popcorn, games, hot cocoa and more!

For more informations, please visit, www.thewestwoodvillage.com

Monday, May 22, 2017

Homeless Outreach Specialist


The WVIA has recently contracted with Block by Block to provide 40 hours per week of homeless outreach services in our district, and we are very excited to introduce John Williams, our new Outreach Specialist.

John comes to us with four years of experience as a Case Manager working with the homeless, elderly and mentally disabled, providing supportive living services and teaching independent living skills.

John is very excited to get started! His first order of business is to begin establishing relationships with our transient population and finding out what their specific needs are.

When asked why he has chosen this field of work, John responded that he has a natural desire to help others and to “give back.” That has always been a part of his lifestyle. In his position as Outreach Specialist, John is happy he has the opportunity to expand on that.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Westwood Village Everywhere App



The WVIA is excited to present our new public reporting app: Westwood Village Everywhere. This app was created specifically for those who live, work and play in Westwood Village to have an easy way to report issues and give us feedback. Westwood Village Everywhere can be used to report a wide variety of maintenance and district issues, such as spills, graffiti, tree lights out, and a trash can that needs emptying. Non- emergency safety related incidents can be reported. Feedback on district conditions and services can be sent. There is also an option for the WVIA to send out important notifications via the app. Please note: If you require immediate assistance, call the Ambassador Hotline at 213-294-0899.

The app is now available at the Apple iTunes store and the Google Android store. Go ahead, and download it now! 

Friday, April 21, 2017

MAC Cosmetic

Now Open: Mac Cosmetics Westwood Village



Westwood Village is excited to welcome MAC Cosmetics! The new store is a perfect fit for our little Village. The popular beauty brand takes great pride in producing the finest quality prestige makeup. MAC believes in social responsibility, with initiatives such as VIVA GLAM and the MAC AIDS Fund.

In 1994, as HIV and AIDS continued to spread across the globe, MAC made HIV/AIDS organizations the beneficiaries of the company’s charitable focus and the MAC AIDS Fund was created. To date, the VIVA GLAM campaign has raised over $450 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS, with spokespeople such as Lady Gaga, Pamela Anderson and Nicki Minaj. SOURCE

MAC has many programs that help you save money! The Back to MAC program lets you return your used MAC products. By returning six [6] MAC primary packaging containers to a MAC counter or MAC Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free MAC lipstick of your choice. FIND OUT MORE

Another program is MAC Select. MAC Select is a prestigious members-only program for the makeup-obsessed. The more you purchase, the more covetable privileges you earn and the higher you climb three elite tiers.

Visit them at 1035 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Help us pick movies to show this summer!


Cinema Under the Stars FREE outdoor movie series is coming back to Westwood Village for the 3rd year in a row this summer, and we're letting you help us pick the flicks! Pick up to 4 movies from the selections below. We will announce the top 4 movies selected May 1st! Please help us get the word out, vote & share with your friends!




Taking place in the surface parking lot located at 1031 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, next to Barney’s Beanery and with the Westwood Village Fox Theatre in the background, fans can enjoy these films completely free on a big screen under the stars. Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screening in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is free and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up early to stake a sweet spot and grab some snacks.

Friday, March 31, 2017

New Footaction location opens in Westwood Village on Broxton Avenue

Footaction, a men's sports and casual apparel store, opened Saturday in a building that stood vacant for about a decade. (Catherine Liberty Feliciano/Daily Bruin senior staff)

SOURCE: Daily Bruin

BY CATHERINE LIBERTY FELICIANO 
Posted: March 29, 2017 4:31 pm

Mannequins sporting casual and athletic wear greeted customers Saturday in a new shoe and clothing store on Broxton Avenue.

Footaction, a sports apparel store owned by Foot Locker, opened Saturday afternoon. It is one of few stores to sell men’s clothing in the Village.

Johnny Mendez, the store’s manager, said he thinks the brand’s urban style is what young college students want to buy. He added he thinks the store’s selection attracts people who want to dress like rappers or other celebrities.

“Music is really influential to students,” he said. “People come in asking if we carry Eazy or Fetty Wap.”

Andrew Thomas, the executive director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, said he thinks the store fills a much-needed niche in the shopping district.

He said other stores such as Sports Rush and Target on Weyburn Avenue also sell men’s clothing and sportswear, but he thinks Footaction will appeal more to students and customers from the affluent neighborhoods around Westwood.

Thomas said Footaction’s storefront had been vacant since before the association began in 2011 and estimated it was empty for about a decade.

Christopher Sosa, a second-year biology student, said he frequently shops at Footaction’s Santa Monica location and that he thinks the store offers a wide variety of shoes that are hard to find elsewhere.

Gean Park, a second-year economics students who bought something at the store, said he had never been to a Footaction before, but he thinks it is similar to other stores selling athletic wear.

He added the location is more convenient for him because of its proximity to campus compared to malls where he usually shops, such as Westside Pavilion or Westfield Century City.

The Westwood location is one of 272 stores, according to Foot Locker’s website.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Valentine's Day Outdoor Movie


The Westwood Village Improvement Association, in partnership with UCLA Housing, invites you to special FREE outdoor Valentine’s Day double-feature screening of Disney’s Moana and fan favorite, The Princess Bride!

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is FREE and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up ahead of time to stake out a prime spot for the show. Tickets are not required to attend. First 100 people at each showing will receive a special UCLA & Westwood Village blanket!

Arrive early to stop at one of our many dining options to grab takeout before the show. There’s plenty of parking across the street in the Broxton Public Parking Structure, which is a flat rate of $6 after 6pm!

Moana
6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Princess Bride
8:30pm-10:30pm

Doors open at 5:00pm, show starts at 6:00pm!


Valentine's Day Outdoor Movie | Discover Los Angeles

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

It Takes A Village

The Westwood Business Improvement District is a vibrant, unique commercial district, centrally located in Los Angeles. Our district is easily accessible, serving a population of over 200,000 people living within a three-mile radius. Historic Westwood Village resides within the WBID and shares a boundary with the University of California, Los Angeles.

So who are we? The WVIA is the non-profit managing entity for the Westwood Business Improvement District. The Westwood Business Improvement District, or BID as we are commonly called, is the geographic area with the properties within that area paying an assessment to fund special benefits.

So what does our particular BID do, and what are some of our accomplishments of the past year? To answer these questions, we’ve put together a short video that we hope you will enjoy.


Friday, October 7, 2016

AMMO at the Hammer celebrates Oktoberfest with Sierra Nevada


Sierra Nevada hosting weekly Thursday night Tap Takeover at Ammo at the Hammer, all month long!  They'll be serving up a wide range of specialty drafts in celebration of Oktoberfest every Thursday in the month of October! Sample their seasonal menu including bratwurst, schnitzel sliders and other seasonal specials.

Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

$4 Happy Hour & Weekend Brunch
Tuesday – Friday, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tap Takeovers
Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27

Currently on view at the Hammer Museum
In Real Life: 100 Days of Film and Performance Hammer Projects: Simone Leigh
Hammer Projects: Marwa Arsanios
Hammer Projects: Nicolas Party

Museum hours
Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Monday and national holidays

Admission to all exhibitions and programs at the Hammer Museum is free.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Now Open! CorePower Yoga Westwood!



Intensity for the body, presence for the mind. At CorePower Yoga, this is their promise. The new Westwood studio is officially open, and they can’t wait for you to come check it out! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, CorePower Yoga offers a variety of classes that range in challenge, flow and style to fit every experience level.

New to Yoga? Try a week of unlimited yoga for FREE! Yoga classes for beginners include various styles and routines that will set you up for success. Each class is specifically designed to fire up your strength, ignite your intent and build your core.

Experienced Yogi? Get ready to experience yoga as never before. The unique style of yoga will challenge both your body and mind. Be prepared to sweat!

To celebrate the new studio, they’re offering a special Grand Opening rate on unlimited yoga until February 29th! Sign up by the end of the month and you’ll get 10% off Black Tag Membership. For more information, contact Studio Manager, Nicole Pham, at nicole.pham@corepoweryoga.com.

Join CorePower Yoga Westwood on Wednesday, February 24th, 8pm-9pm, for a special FREE Yoga Sculpt class lead by Sophronia Caicedo to celebrate the official Grand Opening! Doors open at 7pm. Arrive early for pre-class Yoga Sculpt Q+A and Alignment Posture Clinic before class begins at 8pm. Plus, stick around after class for fun and refreshments. Click here to RSVP!

Visit their website for class schedules and descriptions at www.corepoweryoga.com.

Friday, November 6, 2015

ParkMe Real-Time Meter Parking Rates in Westwood Village


Real-time on-street parking information is now available in Westwood through ParkMe, the leading provider of real-time parking data. In collaboration with Xerox & LA Express Park, ParkMe has expanded smart parking coverage to this part of Los Angeles to save drivers time and money while eliminating stress as they navigate the crowded streets of Westwood.

This expansion into Westwood extends coverage of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s LA Express Park program which was previously only available in Downtown LA, Venice, and Hollywood. Using Xerox’s MERGE® platform, ParkMe helps travelers be more efficient with their driving and parking habits which can reduce up to 30 percent of urban traffic congestion.

Parking information can be accessed through the LA Express Park website, ParkMe’s smartphone apps and at www.ParkMe.com.

Re-blog, courtesy of ParkMehttps://blog.parkme.com/2015/11/05/parkme-now-live-in-westwood/

Monday, November 2, 2015

LA Express Park


 

Beginning in November, Westwood parking meters will not accept payment for any time beyond the posted time limit.

New Smart System Saves You Time & Frustration
  • Increases parking availability and reduces driver frustration
  • Better utilizes the underused garage parking

No More Meter Feeding
  • Time limits in Westwood Village vary by location and can be 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours. Time limits are indicated on overhead signs and on the display screen of each meter.
  • Once you have paid and been parked in a space for the designated time limit (e.g. 15 minutes), the meter will not allow you to purchase any more time.
  • DO NOT insert coins or try to use a credit or debit card once your vehicle has been parked for the posted time limit because the meter will NOT allow you to purchase more time.
  • Violators risk receiving a citation.
  • Drivers who need to stay in Westwood for long periods are encouraged to park in one of the many off-street parking lots and garages in the area.
If you have questions about this change, please email LADOT at expresspark@lacity.org.