I'm kind of thankful for that. When I suggested to Myha (before we knew what this event was) that it might be a prescreening, she pointed out that, given that it's the same weekend as LW, they'd have a hall full of bloggers and forum posters. People would be dropping spoilerbombs from their iPhones. And with half the 'Lage mods right there in the hall, it could be some serious problem!




sorry, gonna have to butt in here because that just cracked me up! Made me think about the Defcon system and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. There's a reason all the important people are not allowed to be in the same room, at the same time. ;)

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Got my ticket today! An oceanic boarding pass! Pretty cool.

Just wondering, did you get an email saying that they had shipped before you received it?

Yukailin, do you know if there is a close place to drop people off near Royce Hall. I think golo has a ticket, but she's going to be on crutches. I don't know if she can handle a long hike across campus on crutches. Thanks!

Oh, you beat me to the question... I was wondering the same thing. Is there a side entrance?

MADGE: Please let me know where you park, so I can get dropped off near your car. Thanks!

Yukailin, do you know if there is a close place to drop people off near Royce Hall. I think golo has a ticket, but she's going to be on crutches. I don't know if she can handle a long hike across campus on crutches. Thanks!

*blushes*

Awww, thanks for thinking of me. I will make do however it turns out. I might try to just use my walking boot and leave the crutches in a car since I'm not really sure where I'll be able to keep my crutches so that they'll be out of other people's way. It depends on what the doctor says next Monday. If I do have to hike a bit, that shouldn't be a problem as long as I have enough time to go slowly.... ;)

Just wondering, did you get an email saying that they had shipped before you received it?

Hey you, I think if you go to ticketmaster.com and go to my account at the bottom, you can log in there and check the status of your order i believe.

Thanks! It says both of mine have been shipped, so I'll have to stalk my mailbox. I will feel much better once they are in my hands.

Hey you, I think if you go to ticketmaster.com and go to my account at the bottom, you can log in there and check the status of your order i believe.

You're so smart! Well, the ones I purchased are on their way, I'll have to check in with my girls about the tix they got. Yay! Please be there when I get home!
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Oh, you beat me to the question... I was wondering the same thing. Is there a side entrance?

MADGE: Please let me know where you park, so I can get dropped off near your car. Thanks!

Does your phone have texting? (yes, I'm old and have to ask) If so I can drop you a text once we get parked.

You're so smart! Well, the ones I purchased are on their way, I'll have to check in with my girls about the tix they got. Yay! Please be there when I get home!

I try :)
Yay! I am hoping they are there for you when you get home! Let me know when the tickets you are so kindly selling to me and my boyfriend arrive, I can't wait to know where we are sitting etc!

Yukailin, do you know if there is a close place to drop people off near Royce Hall. I think golo has a ticket, but she's going to be on crutches. I don't know if she can handle a long hike across campus on crutches. Thanks!

I've only been there once, and that was a few years ago. You may have to do the whole puppy dog eyes at the parking people to ask about a drop off point and then back to finding parking. The campus is relatively ADA friendly, but it's also quite big, so while there may not be much of a hill or anything for her to navigate, there might be distance.

As for knowing where someone is going to park in advance, that probably won't be possible. When ever I drive past UCLA on Sunset (the side you come in from to get to Royce) I see the Event Parking people waving people in from at least two different locations, and since the campus should be open to students and classes will be open, some of the lots will already be in normal use. So, while P5 is the closest, it may not be fully open when you arrive. Texting or leaving messages is the best way, or meeting up at the Box office and then going back to the cars might be the only option.

You're so smart! Well, the ones I purchased are on their way, I'll have to check in with my girls about the tix they got. Yay! Please be there when I get home!
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Does your phone have texting? (yes, I'm old and have to ask) If so I can drop you a text once we get parked.

No, but you can leave a message! (I'm even older.. no texting...)
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As for knowing where someone is going to park in advance, that probably won't be possible. When ever I drive past UCLA on Sunset (the side you come in from to get to Royce) I see the Event Parking people waving people in from at least two different locations, and since the campus should be open to students and classes will be open, some of the lots will already be in normal use. So, while P5 is the closest, it may not be fully open when you arrive. Texting or leaving messages is the best way, or meeting up at the Box office and then going back to the cars might be the only option.

Do that many students have cars? Our colleges will all have graduated this weekend. Perhaps some students will leave early? I can't image it being that full.

Spring quarter began on March 29 and finishes on June 11, so yes, there will be a few thousand students around. And this is California, so most of the students have a car.

Got both my pairs of tickets today! Whew. Now my plane just has to make it out to LA on time. :) (I had been looking for Ticketmaster as the return address, but it's the UCLA Central Ticket Office.)

The additional note included with the tickets says that a) ABC will be filming - probably for the DVDs, no surprise; b) reminder about the no cell phones thing (says to please leave them at home or in the car) and c) parking is $10, enter off Sunset, doors open at 6:30.

We will go earlier.

Yes, earlier better, if everyone is at the hotel in time. I'm estimating at least a half hour down Sunset at that time of day, maybe longer. Sam, does that sound right to you?

Yep, depending on traffic.

the entourage is planning on leaving no later than just after 6pm? or at 6:30?

Spring quarter began on March 29 and finishes on June 11, so yes, there will be a few thousand students around. And this is California, so most of the students have a car.

Must be nice! I never had a car... poor college student. I bummed rides, rode my bike or walked. Gee, I'm going to talk to my parents. Tell them they owe me a car! lol ;)

Is there a hospitality sweet this year? Not sure when we're going to be getting into town but we're going to try to get there on the early side if we can. Will there be a room where you all are milling around that we can crash in for a bit if our room isn't ready?

Is there a hospitality sweet this year? Not sure when we're going to be getting into town but we're going to try to get there on the early side if we can. Will there be a room where you all are milling around that we can crash in for a bit if our room isn't ready?

Isn't that what the bar is for? :71:

Is there a hospitality sweet this year? Not sure when we're going to be getting into town but we're going to try to get there on the early side if we can. Will there be a room where you all are milling around that we can crash in for a bit if our room isn't ready?

See the Schedule thread.

Isn't that what the bar is for? :71:

That's what I'm trying to avoid.
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See the Schedule thread.

Thanks.

So, there's no suite on Thursday. I guess we'll be in the bar. :)

That's what I'm trying to avoid.
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Thanks.

So, there's no suite on Thursday. I guess we'll be in the bar. :)

I dunno how many people you'll be with, but you are all more than welcome to come hang out at my apartment in Burbank (it's a teeny tiny 1 bedroom but i have free central air conditioning and beer!) until you're hotel room is ready.

...

So, there's no suite on Thursday. I guess we'll be in the bar. :)

There are a few fans arriving on Wednesday. I'm sure there will be a safe room. No worries. It will all work out.

Has anyone heard of a cast party after the event? I read it on some forum but I can't find details on it.

Also, I'm a student at UCLA, so if anyone has any questions about UCLA's campus or anything, let me know.

Has anyone heard of a cast party after the event? I read it on some forum but I can't find details on it. Might you have been reading info about the "finale party" that the winner of the ABC promo contest gets to attend that was "provisionally scheduled for May 13th"? If so I believe that the event described is the Lost Live celebration itself.

That said, given the momentous occaison, I am sure there is likley to be some kind of aftershow party after the concert for those involved in the show, much like there would be after any eventful concert, play or event. :cool:

What I want to know is who is bringing the kleenex for all of us? If last night was any indication, we're going to need them!! :)

I dunno how many people you'll be with, but you are all more than welcome to come hang out at my apartment in Burbank (it's a teeny tiny 1 bedroom but i have free central air conditioning and beer!) until you're hotel room is ready.

Sweet of you to offer! I may give you a call if we in town too early.
One week from today! I cannot wait!

Let the countdown begin!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108289749214968 - red carpet

ooh, can anyone summarize that, for those of us who can't check FB at work?

Jo Garfein - There will be a Red Carpet before the event. I assume it will be outside, so I recommend that fans get there early for a chance to see the cast & crew. I will try to find out more details for everyone :)

Kevin Tong who started the page, is the artist of "The Hatch" and his art work will be on display @ LOST live

Composer Michael Giacchino will conduct a live orchestral performance, featuring the music of “Lost,” to celebrate the upcoming series finale. The concert will also feature appearances by LOST cast members, including Nestor Carbonell, Michael Emerson, and Jorge Garcia. In addition, a special preview of the penultimate episode will be screened immediately after the concert.

There’s been a lot of talk about what I am doing or what my involvement with the LOST LIVE Final Celebration is. If you’re a LOST fan, you know how they like to keep you guessing. I have been sworn to ultra secrecy. All I can say is that I plan to attend the event and have a wonderful time.

There’s some info at http://damoncarltonandapolarbear.com/dcpb/new/, but as usual, it probably raises more questions than answers.

Well, with people arriving at all different times, not everyone is going to be able to get there early for the Red Carpet bit.

Well, with people arriving at all different times, not everyone is going to be able to get there early for the Red Carpet bit.

however those of us attempting to get to the hotel shortly after 5pm, should be able to quickly change clothes if needed and scoot over to the venue. just sayin' ;)

my question is what time would be the best for getting there early and scouting out the best place near the carpet area? :71:

however those of us attempting to get to the hotel shortly after 5pm, should be able to quickly change clothes if needed and scoot over to the venue. just sayin' ;)

my question is what time would be the best for getting there early and scouting out the best place near the carpet area? :71:

I do not know UCLA's rules but I know fans of things like this and sometimes people will wait ALL DAY if allowed too. I would check and see what the campus allows because there might be people there for hours upon hours.

I do not know UCLA's rules but I know fans of things like this and sometimes people will wait ALL DAY if allowed too. I would check and see what the campus allows because there might be people there for hours upon hours.

that is sorta what i was afraid of. :undecide: well i guess it will be what it will be.

so, now that there is a red carpet, are we dressing up a bit more? :71: or still jeans and a fancy top? ;)

I do not know UCLA's rules but I know fans of things like this and sometimes people will wait ALL DAY if allowed too. I would check and see what the campus allows because there might be people there for hours upon hours.

I was planning on getting there very early. Just to check out what was there and give myself enough time to find it. :)

I'm slightly worried about getting in at the moment. I bought my ticket using my bank card and then reported it lost a few days later. On tm's site it says for ticket collection you need id and the card that was used to pay for the ticket. I'm hoping that the new card will be ok as it has my name on it after all and I have my passport for id 2.

I was planning on getting there very early. Just to check out what was there and give myself enough time to find it. :)

I'm slightly worried about getting in at the moment. I bought my ticket using my bank card and then reported it lost a few days later. On tm's site it says for ticket collection you need id and the card that was used to pay for the ticket. I'm hoping that the new card will be ok as it has my name on it after all and I have my passport for id 2.

I might try contacting Ticketmaster through the e-mail address you got the confirmation on. I'm sure they have handled this kind of problem before. It never hurts to let them know ahed of time.

I might try contacting Ticketmaster through the e-mail address you got the confirmation on. I'm sure they have handled this kind of problem before. It never hurts to let them know ahed of time.

Yeah I figure this kind of thing must have come up b4 at some point. I'll drop them an email and see what they say.

Also, I'm a student at UCLA, so if anyone has any questions about UCLA's campus or anything, let me know.Yeah, how far of a walk is it from Royce to the Schoenberg Music Building? And what kind of identification does someone need in order to get into UCLA buildings? I just want to look around.

I do not know UCLA's rules but I know fans of things like this and sometimes people will wait ALL DAY if allowed too. I would check and see what the campus allows because there might be people there for hours upon hours.Personally, I have no problem with the idea of hanging around a college campus for the balance of the afternoon...actually, come to think of it, that's what I've done for most of my adult life! :redface:

so, now that there is a red carpet, are we dressing up a bit more? :71: or still jeans and a fancy top? ;)I'm leaning towards going in island wear.. Long tribal-ish dress. This being Lost and all, I want to dress the part. :biggrin:

If anyone has any extra LOST Live tickets.... I might want one or two >.>

If no, I shall survive!

I hope... Cuz I would hate to die right before the party...

Someone must have turned the wheel and changed time because I could swear I see a post from speaker... ;)

says the girl with less than 200 posts :)

says the girl with less than 200 posts :)

Yeah, but you know I am more of LB persuasion and I am NOT a MOD like you. :p

However, if anyone does hear of anyone with an extra ticket available for LL:TFC, please please please let speaker know!! :)

If anyone has any extra LOST Live tickets.... I might want one or two >.>
You should post the request on the Facebook page for the event too.. Someone may have a spare there..

I was planning on getting there very early. Just to check out what was there and give myself enough time to find it. :)

I'm slightly worried about getting in at the moment. I bought my ticket using my bank card and then reported it lost a few days later. On tm's site it says for ticket collection you need id and the card that was used to pay for the ticket. I'm hoping that the new card will be ok as it has my name on it after all and I have my passport for id 2.

Calling Ticketmaster is much easier and quicker, you could wait days for an email response. The confirmation email should have also had a phone number, and if not, go back to the website, log into My Ticketmaster, check your confirmation again and look for the Contact Us link somewhere on the site. I've had to call them several times over another ticketing issue and usually get through rather quickly.
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Yeah, how far of a walk is it from Royce to the Schoenberg Music Building? And what kind of identification does someone need in order to get into UCLA buildings? I just want to look around.

Personally, I have no problem with the idea of hanging around a college campus for the balance of the afternoon...actually, come to think of it, that's what I've done for most of my adult life! :redface:


Map of UCLA again (http://www.ucla.edu/map/ucla-campus-map.pdf)


The open area behind Royce Hall, where the Shapiro Fountain is, that's where they hold the UCLA Festival of books. I've walked that area many times, and parked down in P2, beyond Schoenberg Music building, it's not a terrible walk, so you should be able to do that in just a few minutes. As to having access to the building, I don't know. Most of the times I've been on campus has been for events like Festival of Books and they have all the buildings open to give access to restrooms. You might google the UCLA website and look for info on the building and give someone a call there, get yourself a tour maybe.

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I'm kind of thankful for that. When I suggested to Myha (before we knew what this event was) that it might be a prescreening, she pointed out that, given that it's the same weekend as LW, they'd have a hall full of bloggers and forum posters. People would be dropping spoilerbombs from their iPhones. And with half the 'Lage mods right there in the hall, it could be some serious problem!
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Contrary to popular belief, I do not carry my Goldenrod Modding Stick with me in public. :cool:


Is there a hospitality sweet this year? Not sure when we're going to be getting into town but we're going to try to get there on the early side if we can. Will there be a room where you all are milling around that we can crash in for a bit if our room isn't ready?

In years past, we have hung out in the Ren Lobby - which is huge - waiting for others to show up. If you're unable to locate anyone who has already checked into their room, then that is the best place to hang and be on the lookout for fellow Lagers :biggrin:

As I told someone in another thread who was worried about recognizing other Lagers who you only know by their screen names, it helps to look at pics from DLAs and LWs past and start placing some names with faces. At the very least, the pics of OldManFan, halfrek and Carencey - the party organizers - will definitely come in handy the first day or two ;)

Carencey - YAY for tickets!! One less worry for this week :)

Who is this Speaker dude who's asking about tickets? Sounds fishy to me...

*snerk*

@DamonLindelof
CC and I off to Giacchino's final scoring session today. Haven't listened to the orchestra live since the raft launch. It's happening.

Hello Everyone!!!!!! Does anyone know exactly what the dress code is for both genders?? I really have no idea what to wear, and also how long before should I get there to see the performers enter on the red carpet??

@Sam G - Yes I heard from someone else's twitter today that they were recording LOST's final music session today, the finale is done, and now all they need to do is add the music.

Hearing the LOST songs live is going to be a dream come true :) omgggg 5 more days til I leave so exciteeeedddd!!!!!!

Calling Ticketmaster is much easier and quicker, you could wait days for an email response. The confirmation email should have also had a phone number, and if not, go back to the website, log into My Ticketmaster, check your confirmation again and look for the Contact Us link somewhere on the site. I've had to call them several times over another ticketing issue and usually get through rather quickly.




Thanks, yeah I got a response from tm within an hour. They werent very helpfull though. So emailed the venue itself and they said not 2 worry bout it my passport will be fine to collect the tickets with.
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Hello Everyone!!!!!! Does anyone know exactly what the dress code is for both genders?? I really have no idea what to wear, and also how long before should I get there to see the performers enter on the red carpet??


There's a dress code? LA is the 1st stop on my backpacking trip so shall be wearing jeans and a tshirt. Will more than likely be a Lost tee though. :cool:

It's on a college campus. :biggrin: You will see the whole range. Jeans are pretty much a California "go to". LOST t-shirt very acceptable.

Yea I was thinking maybe jeans and a LOST shirt, but since it is in a concert hall and they are going to be filming I was just wondering if people were gonna go dressed up nice, also do you think they'll be snacks to buy or could we take some inside the venue?? Just to make things clear i'm talking about LOST Live: The Final Celebration lol

It's helpful to read reviews on Yelp before heading to a new place.. Although each event might be different it sounds like no food is offered there, and parking is daunting.. On the GREAT side, acoustics make this a great place to see an orchestral concert. Nice. :)

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ucla-live-royce-hall-los-angeles
some snippets from reviews:

First UCLA is confusing to the uninitiated. Also, for directions or navigation use the address on Yelp, not on the website. If your first time, give yourself a bit of extra time to get there. Once we parked and got there, had a great time.



There wasn't any food for sale, but that's always something you should pick up before or after the show.



Parking was $10 and a major, unmarked hassle. Lot 5 is on Royce (off Sunset), but you have to go to Westwood Plaza to actually buy your parking pass. Typical UCLA nonsense (I should know, I'm a grad).




First UCLA is confusing to the uninitiated. Also, for directions or navigation use the address on Yelp, not on the website. If your first time, give yourself a bit of extra time to get there.
10745 Dickson Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Neighborhood: Westwood




Also all those people (complaining) about the parking? If you turn off of Sunset onto Royce Dr. it is pretty hard to miss.


Seats to avoid: all of balcony row A (there's a metal bar at eye level), anything over seat number 225/226 A,B,C or D (you're looking sideways at the stage and may not be able to see what's happening on part of the stage), and the 50's closer to the stage (same problem as seats 225+)

BUT go see an orchestral show there! An orchestra sounds orgasmically wonderful in the space

Possibly the most beautiful out of all performances halls in the Los Angeles area, Royce Hall is the best place to go for concerts and other live performances
Yay :)

Parking and directions for Royce Hall (http://www.uclalive.org/visit_directions.htm)


I go to events at UCLA all the time and only once have had to deal with going to the central plaza for a parking pass. When there is an event in one of the big halls, there are parking attendants leading to the parking lot, its just the alternative if the lot fills up that might confuse some. But again, it's such a prominent building that if you end up in a different lot, finding directions to Royce isn't that hard.


As for eating on the premises, nope, that isn't really an option. Eat something decent beforehand, even if it means going through a drive thru on the way to the hall. Your tummy will be happy and in turn you will be happy.

As for dress code, there isn't much of a dress code except the expectations you place upon yourself. I may go geeky and wear jeans and a t-shirt, or I might dress up the jeans with a nice blouse, depends on the weather next week (btw, it's forecasting warm and sunny).

I'm leaning towards going in island wear.. Long tribal-ish dress. This being Lost and all, I want to dress the part. :biggrin:I was thinking of wearing a Hawaiian floral shirt, actually. Might change my mind, though. I grew up in one of the East Coast's premier tourist traps, so I always worry about looking too touristy.

Someone must have turned the wheel and changed time because I could swear I see a post from speaker... ;)Suddenly I feel so...so...so small and insignificant.... :redface:

Map of UCLA again (http://www.ucla.edu/map/ucla-campus-map.pdf)Thanx, Yu...I was looking at that, but there's no scale on it, other than that Schoenberg and Royce are...about a soccer field apart! :71: But thanx for the other info! Maybe I'll get in touch with them and let them know I'm music faculty at a college on the opposite coast, and just wanted to see what they've got out there.

Seats to avoid: all of balcony row A (there's a metal bar at eye level)So that is the obstruction in Myha's and my obstructed seats. No big deal, there. The hall where I did my undergrad work and one of my masters' programs had the same thing, and it wasn't that big a deal. You shift in your seat a little to look through the bars, but it doesn't seem to me to be that big a deal.

Parking and directions for Royce Hall (http://www.uclalive.org/visit_directions.htm)Thanks for the info yukailin..

(btw, it's forecasting warm and sunny).I so can't wait to get out there..

I was thinking of wearing a Hawaiian floral shirt, actually. Might change my mind, though. I grew up in one of the East Coast's premier tourist traps, so I always worry about looking too touristy.The way I look at it is this is our Hawaii Sunset on the Beach.. ;) Viva la touristas!

Suddenly I feel so...so...so small and insignificant.... :redface:

*giggles* You are not small and insignificant! :lol: I just have to harass the infamous speaker because he's my BFF. :)

I had a dress and boots planned all along, but like I say, I don't get out enough. :D

I don't get out at all.. You can take the girl out of Maine, but....

Just someone nudge me if I show up in the lobby wearing a dress and my LL Bean hiking boots.

I had a dress and boots planned all along, but like I say, I don't get out enough. :D That sounds like an fun combination. Though you I may be thinking of the wrong kind of boots.

Hmm, maybe I wanna wear a suit and trainers, but I might get mistaken for The Doctor. :undecide:

Hmm, maybe I wanna wear a suit and trainers, but I might get mistaken for The Doctor. :undecide:

Doctah! don't forget your sonic screwdriver. :71:

So, at the Lost Live event, are you more concerned about looking like a tourist or looking like a fangeek?

Hawaiian shirts versus some sort of Lost shirt.


and I like Carency's dress and boots combo, done it myself a few times, although usually with go-go boots, blue suede ones to be exact. :kiss:

So, at the Lost Live event, are you more concerned about looking like a tourist or looking like a fangeek?

Hawaiian shirts versus some sort of Lost shirt.

I think Hawaiian shirts / island wear say fangeek with a splash of tourist.. and I'm OK with that. ;)

I'll be at LLTFC and attending the LWParty at the Ren. Is there anything else planned on Thursday? I'll be flying in Wednesday night.

Sounds like I need to pack a Hawaiian shirt!

Also, The Lostpedia founder, Kevin Croy will be at the LWParty.

So, at the Lost Live event, are you more concerned about looking like a tourist or looking like a fangeek?

Hawaiian shirts versus some sort of Lost shirt.

I think Hawaiian shirts / island wear say fangeek with a splash of tourist.. and I'm OK with that. ;)And add to it the various lost-themed badges I'll be wearing, and I'll have the entire tourist-fanboy package!

And add to it the various lost-themed badges I'll be wearing, and I'll have the entire tourist-fanboy package!

Don't forget your black socks matched with brown sandals.

And a utili-kilt.

I'll be at LLTFC and attending the LWParty at the Ren. Is there anything else planned on Thursday? I'll be flying in Wednesday night.

Sounds like I need to pack a Hawaiian shirt!

Also, The Lostpedia founder, Kevin Croy will be at the LWParty.


Welcome to the Fuse, awesome that you got tickets to the concert. If you've looked at some of the other threads here, you'll note that most people are arriving on Thursday, throughout the day, so not much planning of events can happen when most people aren't actually around. But after the concert, once everyone makes it back to the hotel, it looks like many will end up down the street at the Mel's diner. So, feel free to hang in the hotel lobby in the afternoon and evening to meet people, or head over to Mel's afterwards and look for the loudest group. That will be us, guaranteed.

Kevin Tong's New Newsletter

LOST: Second Time Around

A few months back, I got the amazing opportunity to work for LOST, perhaps the most compelling show on TV right now. I created a poster called The Hatch that was extremely popular among fans.
As the show winds to a close, they have some big plans and I was called on again. The Final Celebration will be an amazing event at UCLA's Royce Hall (sold out, sorry). The event will include an orchestral performance and some of the actors will be in attendance. I can't wait to see what goes down.

My art hasn't been fully revealed yet and I have been sworn to secrecy. Any information about my work will be revealed at Damon Carlton and a Polar Bear (http://damoncarltonandapolarbear.com/dcpb/new/?utm_source=TRAGIC+SUNSHINE+Newsletter&utm_campaign=00f8838f64-KEVIN_TONG_Illustration02_10_2009&utm_medium=email) in the coming days.

A heads up to those who did will call - if you used someone else's credit card, they must pick up the tickets with a photo id. No exceptions. The tickets are all already printed out. You can go pick up the tickets anytime between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from now until the event or at the event itself.

Yeah, how far of a walk is it from Royce to the Schoenberg Music Building? And what kind of identification does someone need in order to get into UCLA buildings? I just want to look around.

Not far at all, like a few minutes at the very most.

It depends on the building; some building have workers stationed that'll ask for your Bruin Card (only students have this), some have workers that won't ask, and some don't have anyone at all. I've personally rarely been asked, unless I was using the facilities such as the gym. Just don't at like a tourist and you should be fine getting around. :p

Just received from UCLA CTO:

To ticket holders for “LOST LIVE: The Final Celebration” at UCLA’s Royce Hall,



Please be advised that NO CELL PHONES, cameras or recording devices of any kind will be allowed into the theater. Please leave them at home or in your car.



Enter Royce Drive off of Sunset, signs and staff will direct you to Parking Structure #5. The parking structure opens at 5:30 ($10 cash). The theater opens at 6:30. The event begins at 7:30 pm.



This event is sold out. There will be no tickets available at the event, and the re-sale of tickets on the UCLA campus is strictly prohibited.



Thank you, and enjoy the event!



UCLA Central Ticket Office
Customer Service Department
325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 825-2101
Fax: (310) 206-7540


Seems pretty straightforward, although I am wondering where people are supposed to park if they want to arrive before 5:30 to wait for the red carpet event...and whether hundreds more people who don't have tickets will be showing up just to see the red carpet and taking up all the parking.

I just went over to Royce Hall and the Box Office was closed, unless there is another ticket office on campus, I only had a 20 minute pass and ran out of time.

The parking structure is pretty large.

I just went over to Royce Hall and the Box Office was closed, unless there is another ticket office on campus, I only had a 20 minute pass and ran out of time.

The parking structure is pretty large.

Did you happen to notice if there is other parking available for those who want to go a bit early?

If you go earlier you need to drive thru one of the Parking gates to buy your parking pass- it costs $10 to park on that campus if you aren't a student anyway. Don't see why you can't do it. There's the main parking gate on Westwood and there's supposed to be one on Sunset - the Sunset one would be closer. Need to look at the UCLA Campus Map again.

If you go earlier you need to drive thru one of the Parking gates to buy your parking pass- it costs $10 to park on that campus if you aren't a student anyway. Don't see why you can't do it. There's the main parking gate on Westwood and there's supposed to be one on Sunset - the Sunset one would be closer. Need to look at the UCLA Campus Map again.

Thank you!

Just received from UCLA CTO:



Seems pretty straightforward, although I am wondering where people are supposed to park if they want to arrive before 5:30 to wait for the red carpet event...and whether hundreds more people who don't have tickets will be showing up just to see the red carpet and taking up all the parking.

I don't care about the red carpet - but yes I was thinking of going early because.... I don't have a ticket yet and that will be my last resort. It's prohibited to sell tickets everywhere, but that just means more of a challenge. There will still probably be people selling.

So if any actual fans have a friend flake, keep me in mind! I can pay for the ticket in cash and buy you a drink after the show. :)

http://www.ucla.edu/map/ucla-campus-map.pdf

Also when I went today there was construction on Sunset just before the turn off for Royce Dr. the right lane was closed - hopefully it will be clear on Thursday.

Sam, you may want to call the box office before heading over again, because it's probably the Central Ticketing office that is open, and that is over by Pauley Pavillion.

I don't think I have time to do that again but maybe on Thursday when I have someone in the car with me and they can sit in the car and I can run over to the box office.

*raises hand*

I can help. :)

Yes, you can.

YouTube- Michael Giacchino - Life and Death (piano)

Boxes of tissues

If you want to be cheap and save the $10, you could find parking on the streets near Veteran and Gayley, Gayley and Kelton, and that general area. The walk to Royce hall is a ways off, about 10-15 minutes. That's probably what we're going to do. It's usually 2 hours parking only until 6 PM, so you could leave you're car there and be fine through the event if you park a little after 4 PM.

Picked up my tickets from UCLA today!

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3944/lostlivetickets.jpg

They're made to look like airline tickets by Oceanic Airlines. Awesome.

Really.. Gobs of tissues. Just hearing "Life and Death" out of context on iTunes brings tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what sitting in a hall with a full orchestra playing will do.

Two more days.. Incredible.

Pinch me.

Two more days.. Incredible.

Pinch me.

You should be careful what you ask for. :hypocrit:

You should be careful what you ask for. :hypocrit:hee hee.. There are worse things than being pinched by my Lost friends.. ;)

hee hee.. There are worse things than being pinched by my Lost friends.. ;)

Obviously you've never felt one of my spider pinches...


muahahahaha :dgrin:

Obviously you've never felt one of my spider pinches...


muahahahaha :dgrin:

I pinch.

hee hee.. That's what padding's for

I pinch.

you beat me to it. :71:

i pinch! :biggrin:

No pinch, no pinch.

Hijinx needs some airport Karma - she tweeted about an hour ago her flight was still delayed - hope she was able to take off.

Sending good airport kharma her way.

They just have to lift it up brutha.. The plane.. the fog.. the crazy volcanic cloud.. come on hijinx

YouTube- Lost composer Michael Giacchino rehearses with the Lost Live orchestra.mp4

Jo G wrote on the Lost Live Facebook Wall yesterday:
FYI, for those who are planning to arrive early -the red carpet before the event will not be open to the public or visible to fans

So excited! The LA Times rehearsal video really hyped me up. Only seven more hours!

I finally got a ticket to this! Is anyone meeting in the lobby before hand? Can't wait, so excited.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/05/lost-exclusive-video-composer-michael-giacchino-rehearses-with-his-orchestra-for-lost-live.html
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/05/lost-exclusive-video-composer-michael-giacchino-rehearses-with-his-orchestra-for-lost-live.html)
Link to 3 videos from the rehearsal (one was posted above by Sam).

Hanging outside VIP entrance. Saw Jorge..Sonja w.. Nestor c
.

OMG Ame, you are so lucky!!!

What a great event, and a great episode! I think this episode could bring some of the doubters around!

Wow, I'm looking at the pics. I can't believe how many cast members were there! Even "minor" ones!
http://darkufo.blogspot.com/2010/05/abcs-lost-live-final-celebration.html
Oh, by far the craziest pic: http://freckleslostchile.iimmgg.com/image/2970ed683232ea2a01c29447dac7d842
Michael Emerson and Little Ben! Twins!!

What an incredible evening.. A great tribute to the show, to the cast and creators, to the orchestra and the man at that helm. We saw many of the cast enter the building and I have some pics, but when we got in and I saw how many marks were on the stage I knew we were in for a treat. Unbelievable turnout of cast members.

Damon and Carlton spoke for a bit, then introduced each cast member (thunderous, stomping applause after each).. Then said beautiful words about Michael Giacchino and read some parts of the script where the writers - knowing their words would be small in contrast to a score that could say more in a few notes than 1,000 words - wrote "insert Michael Giacchino" (or something like that).. Damon said the phrase "Giacchinius".... Funny..

Then the curtain lifted, revealed the orchestra.. Giacchino took the stage and it began. Beautiful, sweeping music that we all know and love.. but in this gorgeous acoustically brilliant venue, surrounded by 1500+ like-minded Lost fans. Goose bumps, tears.. Key clips playing behind them on screen.. "Life and Death" was gorgeous .. all the pieces were. The violin bows were like the ocean mimicing the song.. Slow, sad swells for touching pieces.. Abrupt, choppy movements for the fast, frenetic pieces.

Intermittently a cast member would take the stage and read a "Message from a Bottle".. Last words that those stranded on the island would say to a loved one. Very touching, very well done.

Then the BIG screen came down and next week's episode was played. No spoilers. Just saying it was incredible. And to see it played on the big screen, like a movie, with a booming sound system and scores of applauding, gasping, shrieking fans. What an experience. One of the Top 5 nights of my life.. As someone on Facebook noted: one of my "Greatest Hits".. Exactly.

Then after I got to meet Gregg Nations, followed by Mel's Diner with fellow Fuselagers. Such a great night.

What an incredible evening.. A great tribute to the show, to the cast and creators, to the orchestra and the man at that helm. We saw many of the cast enter the building and I have some pics, but when we got in and I saw how many marks were on the stage I knew we were in for a treat. Unbelievable turnout of cast members.

Damon and Carlton spoke for a bit, then introduced each cast member (thunderous, stomping applause after each).. Then said beautiful words about Michael Giacchino and read some parts of the script where the writers - knowing their words would be small in contrast to a score that could say more in a few notes than 1,000 words - wrote "insert Michael Giacchino" (or something like that).. Damon said the phrase "Giacchinius".... Funny..

Then the curtain lifted, revealed the orchestra.. Giacchino took the stage and it began. Beautiful, sweeping music that we all know and love.. but in this gorgeous acoustically brilliant venue, surrounded by 1500+ like-minded Lost fans. Goose bumps, tears.. Key clips playing behind them on screen.. "Life and Death" was gorgeous .. all the pieces were. The violin bows were like the ocean mimicing the song.. Slow, sad swells for touching pieces.. Abrupt, choppy movements for the fast, frenetic pieces.

Intermittently a cast member would take the stage and read a "Message from a Bottle".. Last words that those stranded on the island would say to a loved one. Very touching, very well done.

Then the BIG screen came down and next week's episode was played. No spoilers. Just saying it was incredible. And to see it played on the big screen, like a movie, with a booming sound system and scores of applauding, gasping, shrieking fans. What an experience. One of the Top 5 nights of my life.. As someone on Facebook noted: one of my "Greatest Hits".. Exactly.

Then after I got to meet Gregg Nations, followed by Mel's Diner with fellow Fuselagers. Such a great night.
:shesaid:

For those of you who are interested, I posted my spoiler-free recap of the event earlier today: http://www.docarzt.com/lost/lost-live-a-spoiler-free-sentimental-event-perspective-episode-preview/

:)

Sounds like it was absolutely wonderful!

I want to open a movie theater now so every Tuesday (or maybe Wednesday) night can be Lost night and I can play an episode a week. It was fabulous watching it on the big screen!
Ame, I love the bow/wave analogy! Spot on! That was exactly what it was like.

I want to open a movie theater now so every Tuesday (or maybe Wednesday) night can be Lost night and I can play an episode a week. It was fabulous watching it on the big screen!
Ame, I love the bow/wave analogy! Spot on! That was exactly what it was like. Madge, that's just what I was saying out there.. That I wish I could watch the series that way from the beginning: Big movie screen, dolby surround sound, comfy seats and surrounded by like-minded fans of the show. Spot on to you, Madge!!

Open that theater, we will fill it.

If you build it, they will come... and be LOST.

You know, Madge... people do that with Rocky Horror... why not LOST? :)

Sounds like a brilliant idea.

What an incredible evening.. A great tribute to the show, to the cast and creators, to the orchestra and the man at that helm. We saw many of the cast enter the building and I have some pics, but when we got in and I saw how many marks were on the stage I knew we were in for a treat. Unbelievable turnout of cast members.

Damon and Carlton spoke for a bit, then introduced each cast member (thunderous, stomping applause after each).. Then said beautiful words about Michael Giacchino and read some parts of the script where the writers - knowing their words would be small in contrast to a score that could say more in a few notes than 1,000 words - wrote "insert Michael Giacchino" (or something like that).. Damon said the phrase "Giacchinius".... Funny..

Then the curtain lifted, revealed the orchestra.. Giacchino took the stage and it began. Beautiful, sweeping music that we all know and love.. but in this gorgeous acoustically brilliant venue, surrounded by 1500+ like-minded Lost fans. Goose bumps, tears.. Key clips playing behind them on screen.. "Life and Death" was gorgeous .. all the pieces were. The violin bows were like the ocean mimicing the song.. Slow, sad swells for touching pieces.. Abrupt, choppy movements for the fast, frenetic pieces.

Intermittently a cast member would take the stage and read a "Message from a Bottle".. Last words that those stranded on the island would say to a loved one. Very touching, very well done.

Then the BIG screen came down and next week's episode was played. No spoilers. Just saying it was incredible. And to see it played on the big screen, like a movie, with a booming sound system and scores of applauding, gasping, shrieking fans. What an experience. One of the Top 5 nights of my life.. As someone on Facebook noted: one of my "Greatest Hits".. Exactly.

Then after I got to meet Gregg Nations, followed by Mel's Diner with fellow Fuselagers. Such a great night.

Exactly the way I feel, i'm still speechless from that night

Sounds like a brilliant idea.

I'm seeing a new chain - Fuse Theaters!

YouTube- Lost 617 Giacchino Podcast - LOST Live

Anybody else score the dharma water bottles by Vitamin water? If you didn't, this is what you missed out on:

http://i46.tinypic.com/1531bh0.jpg

One bottle is labeled as "renewal" and it says "only untouched water can off true sanctuary. to maintain our water's pristine condition, we keep it under quarantine. after all, it has the power to repel your enemies, so we keep a watchful eye out for any intruders. and we're not afraid to push them through a sonic fence. when it feels like your body's in the eye of a storm, this is the water you want in your canteen. so refresh yourself, renew your faith in mankind, and pretty soon you'll be as good as new. namaste."

The other bottle is labeled as "discover" and it says "feeling a little lost? this water beverage can help you find your way. in the interest of full disclosure, we must confess, this does not come to you straight from a beautiful tropical island. first, it has to go through an incredible ordeal. but let's be real. when it comes to finding your fate, there is no direct flight. so go ahead, take the plunge. stop using your head and let your inner pendulum guide you to the place you belong. here's hoping it's paradise. namase"

There's also a Hanso Foundation and Mittelos Bioscience logo on the bottle.

I opened one not knowing it had a dharma label, but as soon as I realized it, I went back and grabbed another one. I think there were a couple other different bottles.

Anybody else score the dharma water bottles by Vitamin water? I got one, but have just realised now that I left it in the Hotel Fridge!!

The Dharma Ladies were lovely. Still bummed that the no camera policy meant I didn't get a pic with them!

Yes, we got several. The people traveling back by plane drank theirs, so they could get them through security.

I snagged a bottle and managed to not open it. It has a dent though. Sad.

Yup. Drank mine. I figured I'll take an xacto knife and remove the label so I can put it with my other things. Like a shadow box...

I got one, but have just realised now that I left it in the Hotel Fridge!!

The Dharma Ladies were lovely. Still bummed that the no camera policy meant I didn't get a pic with them!

BTW: Thanks for all you did on LW.

I took two home, but security at the airport almost didn't allow me! There was still a bit of liquid left in one of the bottles. :eek2:

BTW: Thanks for all you did on LW. Thanks, but thanks are really due to yourself and all the other posters who came. What made it extra-awesome this year was that there was so many new faces to meet in person.

To jump back on topic, it has been a week now and i am still processing the awesomeness of the Lost Live event. Just watched the Video Podcast footage and teared up again. It was just beautiful.