Dodgers 2018 Season: Energy, Excitement, & Private Cars to Get You There!

This with the opening day around the corner, Dodgers fans are getting excited about supporting the blue and the prospect of the team making it to the World Series.

The Dodgers are set to play a total of 28 games by the end of April 2018. Fifteen of these games will be at home, and that’s why here at L.A. Private Car Service we have been washing, and waxing our fleet of cars, vacuuming the interiors and getting ready to whisk baseball fans to the games, here in Los Angeles.

In L.A. 10 of the first 28 games will be played against teams that made the playoffs a year ago: that’s seven games against Arizona and three against Washington.

This year the 2018 MLB Season is slated to start and that’s due to a new rule in collective bargaining, because in recent years Baseball has benefited from big revenues, TV ratings, and increases in almost every channel of business in the league. Forbes reported a record revenues bump in the tune of $500 million in 2015, and fast approaching the $10 billion mark and above. The MLB minimum salary will see an increase from $507,500 in 2016 to $545,000 in 2018, and up to $555,000 in 2019. Revenue-sharing will see a few minor adjustments. The number of (market disqualified) Clubs will be go down from 15 to 13, with Oakland phased-out over four years which began in 2017. The disability time is being reduced from 15 days to 10 days.

The deal also added more off days for the team. Therefore, the Dodgers will have five off days off in April: the 5th, 9th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

In addition, to avoid weather problems (rainouts) the Dodgers have traditionally stuck with the Pacific Time Zone until mid April and this year they will actually follow the practice until mid May, which will arrive during game #41, on May 15, as they face Miami.

Speaking of the games, let’s get back to the schedule. Get the full 2018 schedule.

On Thursday, March 29, the Dodgers will open the season, here at home, with a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants. It is a rare treat since (during a rare regular-season) both teams will have their number one, number two, three and four starters all line up perfectly.

Catcher/First Baseman Buster Posey is expected to deliver in a big way, but San Francisco too counting on rebound seasons from Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Hunter Pence, Joe Panik, Mark Melancon, Johnny Cueto, and Jeff Samardzija, adding suspense and excitement to each game.

This is not the time to sit back. It is time to think about winning. The Dodgers have not won the World Series since 1988. Last year, they won 104 games and scored baseball’s best record but that didn’t get the world Series. This year, the Dodgers will bring back most of their roster and a rotation and up and down the lineup. This move can be helpful in case they face injuries and slumps. The team’s first baseman Cody Bellinger and shortstop Corey Seager should energize the team and its game while outfielder Chris Taylor aims for a solid season, doing his part as a dependable player.

It’s easy to see that it is crucial for you, the fans, to put your full support behind the Dodgers. This means making it to the home games in style and comfort you deserve. After all, you want to spend your time cheering your favorite team and focus on the game and not on the heavy traffic, the stress of making it to the stadium on time, especially during our famous and challenging rush hour. L.A. Private Car Service is the remedy to that headache. With one call, our courteous, helpful staff will help you book a beautiful car, navigated by our skilled and road-savvy drivers. The rest of the journey will be seeing the pride of Los Angeles, the Dodgers score big and (fingers crossed) go all the way to the World Series. L.A. Private Car Service wants help you hit the road for the journey, right here in Los Angeles.

Go Blue! Congrats to the Dodgers

Congratulations to the Los Angeles DODGERS on their National League Division Series win!

 LA Private Car Service is excited that our home team is moving onto the World Series and we could not be more proud of our players and coaches.  We are here for all our Dodger fans as they get ready to support the Dodgers for their upcoming World Series Games.  Book us for hourly services for the game and get there on time and enjoy all the festivities that are sure to take over this historic Series. Whether you choose to go by yourself or with 13 other friends, we have a car for you.  Call us or book online worry free.  Game One of the World Series between the Astros and the Dodgers is set to begin on Tuesday, October 24th.  The game schedule is as followed:

Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
Astros @ Dodgers 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25
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Astros @ Dodgers 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 27
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Dodgers @ Astros 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 28
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Dodgers @ Astros 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 29
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Dodgers @ Astros 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31
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Astros @ Dodgers 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 1
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Astros @ Dodgers 8:00 p.m.

 

Top 7 Things To Do In Los Angeles

It’s true that Angelinos do have it perfect, from our beautiful weather to all the things to see and experience in LA.  We have the beach, the desert, and all the stars within a quick to few hour drive but we are always willing share.  Whether you are a family of 4 or a group of 14, LA Private Car Service has a wide range of fleet that could comfortable accommodate in taking you around town.  So here are the top 7 places that our drivers love to take our clients to get a taste of The California Life…

Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory

The largest state park in California is home to the LA Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a planetarium, a Greek theater, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails and all.  The Observatory has the Zeiss telescope that is used to view the moon and the planets.  Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and weather permits. There are knowledgeable telescope demonstrators are available to guide visitors in observing.  All this is free to the public.

Official site: www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/griffith.htm

Hollywood

The city is a diverse blend of historic and iconic site.  It being the center of entertainment industry be prepared to see the hillside Hollywood sign, famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, Hollywood and Highland, and Capitol Records Building.

 

The Getty Center

Designed by Richard Meier, the Getty Center is set on 110 acres overlooking Santa Monica Mountains.  The museum holds collection of European paintings, drawing, sculptures, and decorative arts. Besides the art, the grounds are so beautiful to sit and enjoy, especially during the spring and summer months.  

Santa Monica

If you are looking for the sand and the beach wrapped with boutiques and delicious spots to eat than this is the spot for you.  The Santa Monica Pier offers games, ferris wheel, arcade, and even a trapeze school.  Just off the pier is the Third Street Promenade filled with performers and shopping.  

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum offers a collection of more than 35 million objects of natural and cultural history.  The most famous of the many permanent exhibits is the Dinosaur Hall that houses a trio of different aged tyrannosaurus (Trex) specimens in the world.  There is also the Butterfly Pavilion that houses hundreds of free-flying butterflies just within your touch.

California Science Center

This free of charge center is full of adventures and fun.  One of the main attractions is the Space Shuttle Endeavour that is on display all year long.  The center also has exhibits ranging from the living world, technology, and the ecosystems.  It is a sure hit with kids.

The Broad

The Broad, which is free of charge as well, focuses on contemporary and postwar art.  Artist such as Jeff Koons, Barbgara Kruger, Takashi Murakami, and more are on view.  Having been opened only in 2015, the museum has exceeded all attendance expectations. There are two ways to get into the museum: reserve tickets in advance on the first of each month for the following month or stand in the on the onsite standby line.

Make sure once you have your itinerary together to book a car with LA Private Car Service to get to all your destinations in comfort and care.

Delta’s Changes To LAX

Delta Airlines has moved forward in changing the façade and face of LAX.  The airlines has taken steps in a $1.9 billion plan to modernize, upgrade, and connect Terminals 2 and 3 with Bradley Terminal at LAX over the next seven years.  The new space is said to provide all the amenities that Delta’s customers have come to expect at LAX, including a private Delta One check-in lounge, new Delta Sky Clubs, fast check-in for Delta Shuttle services, and an integrated in-line baggage system. The facility will offer convenient passenger flows, sufficient gate-area seating, and a world-class concession program.  According to Delta’s website, customers are going to spend less time in traffic as their gate is closer to the airport entrance.  Those clients coming into LAX will be able to move quickly to their destinations as there will be less wait time for gates.  The change also allows Delta to operate alongside many of its airline partners, including Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Australia. Later, a secure connection to TBIT will enable seamless access to additional partners, including Air France-KLM, Alitalia, China Eastern, and China Southern.

Here are the immediate changes that are coming.  On the evenings of May 12, May14 and May 16, a third of the 70 airlines that operate out of LAX will relocate.  

We are working diligently with all our drivers in providing them with up to date information with all the changes coming thru.  Los Angeles World Airports said that the affected airlines are as followed:

Air Canada (moving from Terminal 2 to Terminal 6)

Allegiant (T3 to T5, T6 check-in)

Avianca (T2 to Bradley, T3 check-in)

Boutique Air (T3 to T6)

Delta (T5/T6 to T2/T3)

Frontier (T3 to T5, T6 check-in)

Hawaiian (T2 to T5)

InterJet (T2 to Bradley, T3 check-in)

JetBlue (T3 to T5)

Qatar (T2 to Bradley)

Spirit (T3 to T5)

Sun Country (T2 to T5, T6 check-in)

Thomas Cook (T2 to Bradley)

Virgin America (T3 to T6)

Virgin Australia (from T3 to arrivals at Bradley, check-in at T3)

Volaris (arrivals to Bradley, check-in at T2)

WestJet (T2 to T3)

XL France (T2 to T6)

 

As always, LA Private Car Service is here to provide the best service for our clients and we thrive ourselves in keeping up with all the changes at LAX, as well as the greater Los Angeles area, to get our clients where they want to be and when they want to be.  Don’t forget to book a service with us to avoid all the hassle of working thru the changes!!!

John Legend Live! Greek Theater, Los Angeles

Singer John Legend is on fire.  When he is not on stage performing live or recording new music, he is lending his voice and name to various creative projects. Yet it is on stage, up close and personal, when fans get the full scope of the man’s big talent and electric stage presence.

Bringing it all the way to the Oscars, the singer, song writer, added “actor” to his impressive resume in 2016, by appearing in a sizeable role opposite Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, in Damien Chazelle’s critically acclaimed musical La La Land.

It was just announced that Legend will also voice and produce a virtual reality series “Rainbow Crow” starring as the title character. The production will have its debut at Tribeca Film Festival this month of April. “A lot of the attraction to the project was being involved with a new technology that’s just emerging as a new medium for creative talent,” Legend said in an interview. Inspired by Native American folklore, “Rainbow Crow” is about a bird “with the most dazzling plumage and mellifluous voice, who, after the planet turns dark and cold, must journey far from home to bring light back to the world.” Says Legend: “It’s about love. It’s about inclusion. It’s about community.”

 

The singer will also lend his famous voice to creating 7 Inches, for a Planned Parenthood campaign, with other artists such as Bon Iver, Björk and the Foo Fighters. The initiative will bring numerous artists to create 7″ records, and donate proceeds to help Planned Parenthood. The American healthcare organization receives $500 million in federal funding annually (according to the New York Times), but now is faced with defunding under President Donald Trump’s administration.

If you have not seen John Legend thrill audiences live, it is time to treat yourself to an evening of music and showmanship, and to see this true American original in concert.

Here at L.A. Private Car Service we know how to get you closer to this experience, in comfort and style.

See Mr. Legend live, on stage, on Sunday, May 28, and Monday May 29, at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.  It will be a memorable night under the stars as he performs his biggest hits and perhaps surprise you with a few new ones.

At L.A. Private Car Service, concerts are a specialty. Our professional, personable chauffeurs are always ready to drive you and your friends to various event points and auditoriums in our beautiful city, Los Angeles. Having a private car service to reach The Greek Theater is a great idea since most guests driving in and out of this popular L.A. landmark must abide by special rules and regulations placed to ease the minds of the residents in the area. The big events bring noisy traffic and related congestion which may not be the experience you need before and after an exciting event. Our skilled chauffeurs will take on the task of driving while you sit back and enjoy a stress-free drive to and from The Greek Theater.

See our fleet of vehicles and feel free to contact us with your questions.

Click here to make your reservation online and/or get an online quote. We hope to see you in one of L.A. Private Car Service’s beautiful vehicles as you get ready to enjoy your musical night out starring John Legend.

POWERHOUSE 2017: Hip Hop Destination in a Chauffeured Vehicle

Get ready for Powerhouse 2017 and its stellar line up of music stars, art, food, beer and spirits, and a lot more, coming in this month of May.

Dubbed as “the Hip Hop party of the summer,” Powerhouse 2017 promises to give the fans a strong dose of music, art, sports and a celebration under the warm California sun.

Featuring headliners Big Sean, Lil Wayne, in addition to other stars like: Post Malone, Dom Kennedy, Madein TYO, Warm Brew and Skeme, and Dj served by DEORRO, L.A. Leakers, DJ Vice and DJ Felli Fel, this is a must see, must go event for the fans of the radio station and the genre of music it broadcasts.

Brought to Southern California fans by Power 106 FM, the massive summer music fest will take place at the San Manuel Amphitheater (formerly Glen Helen Amphitheater) on Saturday, May 6th, 2017, from 12noon-10pm.

The Bud Light Who’s Next Festival Stage will bring up Ugly God, Dice Soho, Scoop Deville, AD, Priceless Da Roc, Flip Major, Harry Mack, with more artists to be announced in upcoming days.

This is the time to think about how you and your friends want to get to the venue and spend the day without the worry of battling the traffic, or driving back yourself, after a long, fun day of partying and enjoying the event. If you plan on drinking, you definitely don’t want to get behind the wheel.

L.A. Private Car Service is a fantastic solution for zipping you to and from any points in the greater Los Angeles area. And when it comes to Power 106’s Powerhouse 2017, L.A. Private Car Service and its skilled chauffeurs are available to get you to the San Manuel Amphitheater in comfort, safety, and in style.  Take a look at our fleet of cars.

VIP Parking at the venue is on a first come first served basis, and no tailgating is allowed. Car pool is definitely encouraged by the organizers. Therefore, L.A. Private Car Service remains a great way of getting to this destination.

What to expect at the Powerhouse 2017 festival Area / Bud Light’s “Who’s Next” festival stage:

This popular stage, on the festival grounds, showcases new and emerging artists. In the past, this stage has helped lunched today’s superstars such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Iggy Azalea who performed at previous Powerhouse events. A few of this year’s rising stars were mentioned at the beginning of this post.

In addition to the latest and the greatest in Rap and Hip Hop, attendees will also see and experience more as they roam the grounds at Powerhouse 2017.

Power sports professionals will catch air as they maneuver their BMX bikes.

There is a Ferris wheel and hot rod automobile row of cars, and lots of graffiti artists creating art in person, and later, making their creations available for sale during an auction.

Face and body paintings, braided hair, have been a fun way of exploring new looks, and being a free spirit, at the festival, as palm readings reveal something about the future. Food trucks will provide a variety of tastes and keep you fed while the Budweiser Beer garden brings the cold beer to quench your thirst and help with the celebratory mood. And don’t worry; there will be hubs to charge your phones.

Looks like the folks at Power 106 FM thought about all the stuff that make this summer outing a memorable fun event with you, your friends and fellow music and art lovers. Leaving the drive home in the expert hands of the chauffeurs of L.A. Private Car Service, is a great bonus to ending this great day,  with comfort and a sigh of relief as we deliver you home safely.

Reserve your chauffeured vehicle to Powerhouse 2017 today, and don’t wait until the final week.

Always be safe, have fun and enjoy your day.

Get to Coachella with L.A. Private Car Service

The Coachella festival, one of the biggest, most celebrated music events is approaching and music lovers, everywhere, are gearing up to attend this amazing happening. And when it comes to getting there, driving is one of the main methods of getting there. Here at L.A. Private Car Service, we have answered that call year after year, and we are ready to get you there, in comfort, and in style.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (or simply called Coachella) is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire’s Coachella Valley, in the Colorado Desert.

The event, originally co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen, in 1999, assembles artists performing many genres of music. From rock to indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music, they are all featured in addition to art installations and sculptures found all over the festival grounds. Multiple stages welcome live musical bands and solo acts at simultaneously.

The main stages are the: Coachella Stage, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara Tent.

A little history on how it came to be. In 1993, when Pearl Jam decided to perform at the Empire Polo Club as their way of boycotting venues controlled by Ticketmaster, the location demonstrated its potential for large public events. Coachella was born! It was held over the course of two days, in October 1999. After a two year silence, Coachella returned stronger and with bigger list of talent, year after year, becoming the festival it is now, a pair of three-day weekends in April, weekend one, and weekend two.

Did you know that you can reserve a chauffeured vehicle to this amazing festival?

Oh yes, L.A. Private Car has been whisking ticket holders and a few friends to and from this festival. Find out more.

The 2016 festival sold 198,000 tickets and grossed $94 million.

Translation: this is quite the destination for music lovers, adventurers and lovers of arts. So, call and reserve your ride a.s.a.p.

This year’s lineup includes: Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar Travis Scott, DJ Shadow, Glass Animals, Little Dragon, Bon Iver, Future, DJ Snake, Lorde, Justice, New Order, Two Door Cinema Club, Hans Zimmer, DJ Khaled, Lil Uzi Vert, Glantis, Jai Wolf, and many more.

If you are doing a group outing for Coachella 2017, how about doing it in our roomy, beautiful Mercedes Benz Sprinter?

With HDTV, leather seats, small trays for your drinks, keys, ipods, and other gadgets, this is the way to get there while enjoying the ride and interacting with your friends and companions.

At L.A. Private Car Service, we are happy to play a role in bringing Coachella festival to you (or) you to it, and we hope to see you in one of our clean, stylish vehicles, navigated by a professional, road savvy chauffer while you sit back, take in the scenery or converse with your companion.

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Los Angeles Chargers Are Ready For You

Darkness engulfs you for a few moments, but then light breaks through as you pull down your jersey past your head. You look into the mirror to see the powder blue and gold reflection; a smile sneaks its way onto your face.  It is Sunday, and now you don’t have to endure a drive all the way down to San Diego to watch your favorite team. In fact, you just need to go to the Stubhub Center to see them play.  Continue reading

Chauffeured Service to SAG Awards 2017

January pushes ahead, during this exciting Awards Season, in Los Angeles. And now, all the talented people working front of the camera, in film and Television, set their eyes on the SAG Awards. By now, the Golden Globe Awards have been handed out, and the nods and trophies from that event might have given direction to what films critics and voting members in other ceremonies should pay attention to. Some believe that major award ceremonies, held earlier in the season, indirectly influence the outcome of other upcoming awards, and hopefully help direct the attention to great performances, in films and TV productions worthy of recognition.

The Screen Actors Guild Award (also known as the SAG Award) is presented by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) honoring outstanding performances in film and prime time television. The trophy is a statuette, known as “The Actor,” is a male figure (nude, apparently, symbolizing the bare naked nature of the performance by actors and actresses as they perform without restrictions, from the heart and the soul). The figure is holding, both, a mask of comedy and a mask of tragedy, the two original genres of films, and plays. It is 16 inches (41 cm) tall, weighs over 12 pounds (5.4 kg), is cast in solid bronze.

When it comes to impressive performances, our hard working team at L.A. Private Car Service does their very best in accommodating celebrities, nominees and the distinguished members of the industry. Our skilled chauffeurs zip to and from all red carpet events and industry related functions safely and expertly. The SAG Awards have been one of the massive celebrations to which we have delivered VIP passengers, and continue to do so each year.

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The inaugural SAG Awards aired live on February 25, 1995 from Stage 12, at the Universal Studios. The second SAG awards aired live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, but after that, the ceremony has been held at the Shrine Exposition Hall, in Downtown, Los Angeles.

Like all glamorous industry events, the SAG Awards encourage actors and actresses to shine and express their sense of style and fashion. Therefore, TV viewers expect to see dazzling fashion and matching jewelry. The men have a sense of freedom. While being a classy, black-tie event, it is not strictly a tuxedo affair. Therefore actors can show up in more interesting choices.

Gearing up for the event, the chauffeurs and the team of L.A. Private Car Service have all the expertise for the job. Each year, we receive calls to help deliver guests and talented nominees to the SAG Awards and other important Hollywood events. Our knowledgeable, courteous staff is ready to book the order and take the hassle and stress of “getting there” off your plate.

Let our competent, professional chauffeurs drive you to Shrine Auditorium or other venues, safely and punctually while you relax and prepare for the festivities ahead.

You should enjoy thinking about your favorite nominated actors. Will it be Casey Affleck in “Manchester by the Sea,” Ryan Gosling in “La La Land,” Andrew Garfield in “Hacksaw Ridge?” And we name a few.

From the wonderful actresses, who should take home The Actor trophy? How about Emma Stone in “La La Land,” or Natalie Portman in “Jackie,” Amy Adams in “Arrival,” Emily Blunt in “The Girl on a Train,” or the queen bee who has been getting lots of media attention lately, Meryl Streep, in “Florence Foster Jenkins?”

These can be the predictions you make, sitting comfortably in the back seat of our stylish cars, while your chauffeur navigates the city.

So, please don’t wait, go ahead and book your chauffeured vehicle online, and do it now. Leaving it to the “week of” can often leave you without a proper transportation to such glitzy events where what you arrive in is as important as who you are wearing.

 

The Oscars 2017: Car Service to a Black Tie Event

When Hollywood rolls up its sleeves to hand out the awards, each year, recognizing the stars and the producers of the biggest most impressive films of the year, the entire effort leads to one massively famous event everyone puts their attention on, the Oscars.Continue reading