

The husband-and-wife team from Burbank started the production company with the main purpose of advancing the lambada dance through contests, instruction and shows. The company produces several shows each year, including two annual events: the Brazilian Summer Festival at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and L.A.’s Brazilian Carnaval at the Club Nokia in February (formerly at the Hollywood Palladium and Queen Mary).The Summer Festival is a co-presentation with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and is part of the Ford Theatre’s Summer Season, while the Carnaval celebration is self-presented.īrazilian Nites has presented Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elba Ramalho, Daniela Mercury, Olodum, Djavan, Gal Costa, Maria Rita, Grupo Revelacao, Fundo de Quintal, Beth Carvalho among Leao, a former dancer, founded Brazilian Nites Productions in the midst of the lambada fever in 1989. Over time, the company expanded its scope and now aims to promote the numerous facets of Brazilian culture, music and dance.īrazilian Nites Productions has been successfully organizing events since its inception, bringing people of different ages and nationalities together to experience the allure and character of Brazilian culture.

LA's Metro 130 line also runs between the area of the Crowne Plaza and Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.Patricia Leao, a former dancer, founded Brazilian Nites Productions in the midst of the lambada fever in 1989. The Crowne Plaza should also be able to help with route and timetables. The BCT website isn't as helpful as it should be because it doesn't list all of the many stops and the map is practically a cartoon, but at least you can get a general idea of timing. The Yellow Vase serves breakfast daily, and H.T. Verify this route with the hotel, and if I'm correct that would be a nice direction too. Our 2,000 square foot dining room offers amenities such as a 'Churrasco' style table service, which offers an endless assortment of meat, a constantly evolving buffet of authentic Brazilian dishes, as well as soothing Brazilian rhythms played by expert musicians. Long weekend waits at Uncle Bill's too.īCT #109 also goes south from the Crowne Plaza (right past Catalina Coffee Co., I think) through an area called Riviera Village. If you go all the way to Manhattan Beach, try Uncle Bill's, the Kettle or Le Pain Quotidien. Reviews, photos, and menus for places like: Brazuca Brazilian Cuisine, Silvios Brazilian BBQ, Natureba Brazilian Juice Bar, Samba Brazilian Steak House, Brazilian Plate House, Beach Bowls Acai Cafe. Martha's is at 22nd Street in Hermosa expect long waits on weekends.

I think there's a bus stop almost in front of the Crowne Plaza. Or you could ride the Beach Cities Transit bus #109 north to Hermosa and Manhattan Beaches. Bicycle rentals available across the street from your hotel, and it's bike lane or path all the way! Flat as a pancake, some bits more pleasant than others. The walk to Pier Avenue in Hermosa is about 1.25 miles from the Crowne Plaza. Not my kind of place, so I'd forgotten all about it. Just drove past the Crowne Plaza this morning and saw Ruby's Diner.
