Top Five Friday: Star Adventures

Location: 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Celebration Lawn at Huntington Gardens, Pasadena California

Hours: Monday: 10am-5pm, Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Admission Prices:
Adult: Weekdays – $25, Weekends – $29
Student” Weekdays -$21, Weekends – $24

Admission includes all gardens, museums and art installation. Set aside three hours to enjoy everything. There is a café, restaurant, and noodle outpost for dining options. Menus are clearly labeled for allergens. Look for many gluten free items.

Dress: Lovers + Friends Winnie Minnie Dress in Black with silver stars. This dress is on sale for $64 and comes in xxs. “Designed in a flattering wrap design that’s accented with tiers of ruffles, the feminine silhouette adds a lively spark with its metallic fil coupe pattern.” If you love the style of this dress you can get the Winnie mini dress in black with red flowers version for $48 (originally $248)  in an xxs. Free shipping and returns. Download the Revolve app and use the code IPHONE15 or ANDROID15 for 15% off your purchase.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ in Concert with the San Diego Symphony

A Bayside Summer Nights Special Concert
Watch the film on the big screen with John Williams’unforgettable score—from the brassy and foreboding Imperial March to the noble “Yoda’s Theme”—performed live by the orchestra and conducted by Larry Loh.

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with the Pacific Symphony

Travel to a galaxy far far away as Pacific Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live while the iconic film is projected on a giant high-definition screen.

Romper: Likely Delilah Star Graphic Wrap Romper in Navy. I love how Likely comes in 00 and this romper is designed in the form of a mini dress. It is a comfortable outfit to wander around the free Griffiths Observatory where you don’t get too cold or hot. The tiered ruffle hem, elbow length bell sleeves and side self-tie waist make this star print romper shine. Get it from Saks Off 5th with Free 2-Day Shipping through Shoprunner.

Clutch: Glitter Star Box Clutch from Like Dreams sold on Nordstrom. The clutch fits my iphone, lipstick and keys. You can hook the gold chain strap to wear it hands free as a cross-body or hold it in the palm of your hand.

Location: The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles
465 N. Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210, at S. Santa Monica Blvd

Visiting the Exhibit: Wednesday, May 8 to Sunday, July 7
Parking and Directions: Click Here

Price: FREE and open to the public. No advance ticketing. (Announced on Goldstar)

Exhibit Hours:
Wednesdays to Sundays, noon to 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Experience: “The Paley Center for Media and CBS All Access present Star Trek: Discovery—Fight for the Future, a dynamic two-floor exhibition illuminating the creative process behind the mammoth production. Following the twists and turns of the acclaimed series’s second season, this curated collection of authentic costumes, props, makeup prosthetics, and concept art offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of the unparalleled devotion to the artistry and craft involved in this latest chapter in the fabled Star Trek universe.”

Disney Plus: Streaming subscription service approximated at $7 per month.
Launch: November 12, 2019 in the United States

Content: Expect to be able to watch Star Wars films and original content such as Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The live-action series takes place five years after the events in The Return of the Jedi starring Pedro Pascal as a bounty-hunting gunfighter. A Star Wars prequel series based on Rogue One that will star Diego Luna, who played Cassian Andor in the original movie will launch in Disney Plus’s second year.