DTLA LIFE MAG #12 | DECEMBER 2014 | Page 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Downtown L.A. definitely loves the month of December. While we don’t have snow in Los Angeles, white covered mountains and skiing are just moments away. A day trip to Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead or other fun ski resort areas can easily be made within just 2 hours drive. Much closer to home, just around the corner as a matter of fact are our very own Ice Skating rinks at Pershing Square and L.A. Live. We also get to wander around all the lo- cal retailers for annual Christmas sales. This year the choice is never been better with all of the new additions to downtown. Major brands new to downtown join a myriad of independent retail shops where you can find the perfect gift for any loved one. At DowntownLA.com you can celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 special festive events. Win a Downtown L.A. staycation for 2 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel, dinner for 2 at Noe Restaurant and brunch for 2 at the Border Grill by entering before December 16th at www.downtownla.com/holiday. Must be 21+ and over to enter, re- strictions apply. Good luck and Happy Holidays from DTLA LIFE Magazine. to Big Bear. However we can enjoy ice skating at LA LIVE or Pershing square or wonder around all our retail store for the annual christmas shop- ping. This year the choice of stores has never big that big with all the new addition in main brands but also small independent businesses where we can find the perfect gift for any of your love once. At downtownla.com, cel- ebrate the holiday season with 50+ Unique Stores & festive Events. Win a Downtown LA Staycation for two that includes a one night stay at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel, dinner at Noe Restaurant and Bar, and brunch at Border Grill Downtown LA. Must be 21+ to enter. Enter by December 16, 2014 at midnight by visiting www.downtownla.com/holiday. Win- ners will be contacted on December 17. Good luck and Happy Holidays! Alex LiMandri Editor-in-Chief DTLA LIFE | Magazine ® www.dtlalife.com