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| Martin took me to the Hollywood Bowl for my 26th birthday to hear Beethoven preformed by the LA Philharmonic. |
| This place was amazing and even though we were way far in the back we could still hear eveything. One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a current seating capacity of just under 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922. |
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| In July 11, 1922, with the audience seated on simple wooden benches placed on the natural hillsides of Bolton Canyon, conductor Alfred Hertz and the Los Angeles Philharmonic inaugurated the first season of music under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. While much has changed in the ensuing years, the tradition of presenting the world's greatest musicians and striving for musical excellence has remained a constant goal of this famed Los Angeles cultural landmark. |
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| Birthday flowers from my sister Christy! |
| The LA Philharmonic performed Beethoven's music wonderfully! They played my favorite tune the 9th (aka Ode to Joy) |
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