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Novel Prep

Thanks to @dimawriting and @maple-writes for tagging me!!

WIP: The Inbetween

Tagging: @drist-n-dither @theforgottencoolkid @minny-santa and uhh anyone else who sees this!

This gets pretty long so I’ll put it under a read more.

First Look

1. Describe your novel in 1-2 sentences (elevator pitch)

The crew members abroad the Perseus Space Station were tasked with investigating the first signs of early human-like civilization on an exoplanet. The truth behind the ruins scattered across the dying planet, however, is stranger, darker, older than anything they ever expected.

2. How long do you plan for your novel to be? (Is it a novella, single book, book series, etc.)

As of right now, The Inbetween is a single book divided into 5ish parts. The POV will be third person. Still not sure if I want to switch between characters for each chapter or if I want each of the 5 parts told through the perspective of one of the main characters. I am playing with the idea of a sequel. I also want to write about the before and after the events of The Inbetween. There are also at least two AUs running around my mind so I might explore those too.

3. What is your novel’s aesthetic?

Dark skies full of stars, floating weightlessly, lonely planets, geometry, singularity, the smallness of existence, amorphous shadows on the wall, empty corridors, static, flickering lights, hearts racing from adrenaline, the taste of blood in your mouth as you run for your life

4. What other stories inspire your novel?

The Inbetween originated from me wanting to take some of my unused characters beyond them just being characters. The earliest drafts of The Inbetween were short stories inspired by Wolfgun’s music. The story eventually grew into what it is now thanks to a few episodes of Star Trek and Welcome to Nightvale. Lots of the scenes I currently have written were born from daydreaming to Carbon Based Lifeforms’s music. I would say CBL has had the biggest influence on the story.

5. Share 3+ images that give a feel for your novel

This one is for the last part of the book.

Main Character

6. Who is your protagonist?

There are five protagonists:

Emmett Reyes: Mexican-American, 19 (at the beginning of the story), aro/ace, trans, biologist

Johann Herschel: British-German, 20 (at the beginning of the story), bi, nonbinary, pilot and navigator

Neveen Jalal: Egyptian-American, 19 (at the beginning of the story), lesbian, chemist, starship medic, lowkey inspired by my high school chem teacher

Oliver West: Korean-Canadian, 20 (at the beginning of the story), gay, mechanic

Alternis: A.I., years active unknown, primarily used for security and scouting

7. Who is their closest ally?

Their closest allies would be each other. Here’s some specific friendships:

Overall: they grow as close as family. Nothing like a near death experience out in the middle of the cold, indifferent void to make five kids bond for life.

Neveen + Emmett: Nerd friends! With him being a biologist and her becoming a medic, they share a love for the subject. They bond over their love for their cultures. They teach each other words in their native tongues.

Johann + Emmett + Oliver: Partners in crime!! These three are as ride or die as you can get with a group of friends. While Johann isn’t always keen on the chaos, he still goes along with it because “who’s going to serve as your guys’s impulse control???” Secretly, he loves it.

Oliver + Johann: Oliver becomes pretty supportive of all his friends and his relationship with Johann is no different. Oliver makes for a pretty good listener and he doesn’t mind hearing about his friend’s worries. He’ll offer some pretty good advice as well.

Neveen + Oliver: Oliver is, without a doubt, the most social of all the crew members. Unlike him, however, Neveen is the exact opposite. He will respect her space if she needs it, but he is also there to make sure she doesn’t lose herself in it. In a lot of ways, he reminds Neveen of her own sister.

Emmett + Alternis: These two form a pretty close bond. Both share feelings of becoming static in life. Both struggle with insecurity and general feelings of anxiety that they are not good enough. However, they both also share a deep curiosity for the world around them. She likes to ask him questions knowing he won’t brush them off and he feels comfortable enough to ramble on about whatever subject is most interesting to him knowing that she is willing to listen with interest herself.

Bonus:

Commander Mitch Connor + his crew: At first, Mitch was pretty hesitant to be this mission’s commander. They’re all kids, two of them fresh out of high school almost. However, he quickly learns that this crew is more than capable. They’re adaptable and fiercely resilient. They know how to use their strengths to their advantage and do so creatively. Most importantly, though, they genuinely care about each other.

8. Who is their enemy?

The story’s main antagonist is a weird hivemind entity that is partially made from various alien life forms and part alien tech. It’s main purpose is to find creatures its programming deems perfect specimens and then merge with (eat???) them to take on their abilities. The creature was once a technologically advanced alien race from a different dimension who sought to create the “perfect being”. No one’s really sure what “perfect being” meant for them, but eventually they, and most of their old universe, were all consumed by their creation. The entity then traveled across many other dimensions still seeking specimens to consume. While it has no definite shape or can even be considered a single animal, it’s still very much sapient. It’s hard to tell the age or if it was supposed to be machine or animal or even what species it originally was. However, the minds and voices of its creators live on with it.

If you want an idea as to how it sounds, it’s a little like the Warpers from Subnautica but with multiple voices. Here’s a clip.

9. What do they want more than anything?

They all have different dreams that they are pursuing, but they basically all want a life where they can be happy and have closure.

Emmett wants to be at peace with himself.

Johann wants to find a place that he can call home.

Oliver wants to protect the little he already has.

Neveen wants to achieve her dreams.

Alternis wants to belong.

10. Why can’t they have it?

Emmett is, first of all, much too doubting in himself. He worries so much that he can’t appreciate the things he has done right or the things he can do. He isn’t very kind to himself.

Johann misses the life he had on Earth. He and his family moved to a new planet because they don’t really like Earth and want to experience something new. But Johann never feels the same sense of “home” as he did on Earth.

Oliver’s job is helping out his mother with their repair shop. So, when the shop is threatened with closure, he is desperate to find another job, but since he dropped out and never finished school, he’s having a really hard time coming up with something that will provide enough. This is why he ends up joining the space program.

Neveen is in a somewhat similar boat. She has dreams of working as a doctor and all of her time and effort goes into studying for that. She, however, ends up getting rejected from three different schools in her area. She starts to feel like time is somehow running out for her.

Alternis has had a hard time. When she didn’t fit the expectations her creators set, she quickly discovered that her differences were seen as something flawed. She spent a lot of her early days either alone and she grew to be resentful towards people. But she wants to be accepted, so when they told her she was to be assigned to the Perseus Station, she had a lot of mixed feelings about the situation.

11. What do they wrongly believe about themselves?

Emmett: not smart/good enough, not allowed to make mistakes

Neveen: her success determines her worth, has to do things just right or Else

Oliver: dumb for dropping out of college, is not much other than the comic relief in his friend group

Johann: thinks he can run from facing what’s really bothering him

Alternis: needs to have a purpose to be worth something to others, needs to change to be accepted

12. Draw your protagonist! (Or share a description)

Emmett: 5′2, curly brown hair, brown eyes, tan skin, a scar running from jaw to cheek, there’s a picture @auroradrawing made here!

Neveen: 5′5, long black hair, brown eyes, dark skin, red hijab

Johann: 6′2. dark blond hair, blue eyes, pale skin

Oliver West: 5′10, black hair, brown eyes, pale skin

Alternis: i made a post on her appearance here

Plot Points

13. What is the internal conflict?

I would say that the overall internal conflict for all the characters is them struggling to understand that they are human which means that they are allowed to be wrong, make bad decisions, have emotions, and fail and none of this undermines their value in any way.

14. What is the external conflict?

The main external conflict is survival. They come into contact with a powerful interdimensional creature who is possibly hundred of thousands of years old or more and they have no idea how to stop it. After their station and only way home gets destroyed and they find themselves stranded with no way to let anyone know what’s happening, they realize that they have to find a way to at least repel the creature as it’s not just their survival at stake, but also that of their friends and family back on Earth.

15. What is the worst thing that could happen to your protagonist?

Death, probably. There’s a lot of things that would be left undone and unsaid and also literally no one else knows what is going on, so it could be a while before anyone back home realizes they’re never coming back. And that thought is one of the scariest things they can imagine.

16. What secret will be revealed that changes the course of the story?

Basically the purpose of the entity and them figuring out what it is and what it wants changes everything they were led to believe at first about the planet and the origin of the ruins.

17. Do you know how it ends?

Yes. They all get a happy ending because I’m done with the sad shit. Also happy endings are good?? Like give me more happy endings dammit! They go through so much shit and get tested so much, like, they deserve their happy ending.

Bits and Bobs

18. What is the theme?

You are stronger than you think. Let yourself be flawed. Things might not be okay, but they will work out. You have a place in the universe, no matter how small. Tomorrow is a new day.

19. What is a reoccurring symbol?

Darkness, geometry/symmetry, fire (?),static, lots of the names of things have meaning behind them

20. Where is the story set? (Share a description!)

There are two made up planets on which this story takes place. The first planet is Thesan-4. This planet is a desert-like planet. It’s in the Milky Way for sure, but I haven’t exactly figured out where yet. This planet is primarily used for military/astronaut training. At least 40% of the story will take place here. The other planet is an icy, Earth-like planet. I call this planet the Mirror World in my head but the actual name is pending. Here is where the remains of early civilization are found and this is where the Perseus crew is assign for their mission. At least 60% of the story will take place here.

21. Do you have any images or scenes in your mind already?

Hell yeah! Scenes and a general outline are all I have right now. A lot of the little details are still pretty vague though.

22. What excited you about this story?

Oh man, is “everything” an answer? I always wanted to write a story set in space, but my biggest issue was finding a good plot. Like, I had the characters and I had some vague idea of a setting, but no actual plot or conflict. This story spent a lot of time on the back burner and I honestly thought about abandoning it a few times. However, it has come to grow so much and I’m really happy I didn’t abandon it. I love the lore behind the antagonist and the character interactions and uhhh well damn. Everything!

23. Tell us about your usual writing method!

I think the very first thing I come up with is either the setting or the characters. Then, I make the characters that I feel would go best with the setting or vice versa. Other details like names and stuff come way later. 99% of my writing process is music. If I need a certain mood for a scene, I’ll put on some music that fits and I’ll listen to it a few times before actually writing. I find that this helps me come up with scenes so I don’t really struggle at that. Putting them down on paper is harder lol, especially when I can see at least three different ways to write the opening. But once I start writing, everything flows much easier.

#these were all such excellent questions #thanks for the tag

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32 Best & Fun Things to Do in West Covina (CA)

West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California, It is situated about 31 kilometers east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley. The city is also a part of Greater Los Angeles. West Covina does not lack in numbers as the population for the city is over 106,098 currently.

There are quite a lot of fun things to do in West Covina CA, some of the attractions you would find in the city are government infrastructures, excellent educational arrangement, Health care facilities, classy Business places, top-notch shopping malls and Plaza, quality transportation system, historical-cultural heritage, notable landmarks and sites, sports & fitness centers, museums & galleries, friendly and accommodating residents.

Have you seen the television show on The CW called Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Well, if you haven’t, it is an award-winning show which was set and shot in West Covina for all of the cast.

So, in this article, we would be going through interesting things you can get or hands-on or get involved when you visit West Covina.

Things to Do in West Covina, CA

1. The Lakes Mall

Source: Flickr The Lakes Mall

If you follow the musical comedy-drama series, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend?, I bet you are familiar with the mall bearing multiple stores of diverse services rendered.

The Lakes Mall Offices is one of the most frequently used set in the show and most of the characters (likes of lady Rebecca Bunch, White Josh, Greg Serrano, Josh Chan, Heather Davis) all work there.

Established and opened in the year 2001, in the city of Muskegon, Michigan. The mall was developed by CBL & Associates Properties and is owned and managed by Namdar.

This awesome structure features over 60 retailers with over 100 stores in just one floor! Since its commencement in 2001, it has become the most popular in the city, beating the Muskegon Mall and houses power stores in Bed Bath & Beyond, Men’s Wearhouse, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Visit the mall today, make your purchases and even have the perfect opportunity for a photo with your favorite characters on the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

2. Cortez Park

Source: abc7 Cortez Park

Relaxation should be an important part of one’s schedule. The reason is very simple, If you overburden your system, it would certainly breakdown. The time might be sooner than later, hence the need to take a break with some good chills.

Cortez Park is a well-known park in West Covina, due to the uniquely branded services they offer. The classic environment merged with attractive activities in various areas of the park makes it one to beat.

I’m pretty sure you would love to enjoy the vast number of playgrounds (which covers all age categories) or the outdoor fitness center (if you wish to build fitness) or the trails (if you want to go biking).

The grassy rolling hills makes Cortez Park a good choice and should be tops of your list are you looking for a place to relax or have a picnic with your family.

Location: 2441 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91790

3. Water Lantern Festival

Source: mTaira/Shutterstock Water Lantern Festival

Water Lantern is a type of lamp that floats on the surface of the water and has its origin in India. But then, Buddhism spread the use of the lantern and its accompanying ceremony -Water Lantern Festival -to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and American.

The festival is strongly believed to inspire the human spirit.

It is celebrated by family, friends, and strangers alike all around the globe and the experience every time is incredible. Often celebrated at night, this occasion emotionally unites a lot of persons irrespective of background, age, or discipline.

It is strongly believed that your sailing lanterns carrying messages of hope, love, healing, peace, dreams, and connection. And there is a communication with the waters.

Do include this on your checklist of things to do in West Covina

Location: 750 Santa Anita Ave

4. Plaza West Covina

Plaza West Covina

If you would love to do some shopping in West Covina, the best place to visit in the area is Plaza West Covina.

This is a shopping mall that is owned and managed by Starwood Capital Group in West Covina, it features some of the best shopping outlets to get the best of items.

This mall features up to 185 shopping outlets which cuts across stores, restaurants, shops, gym centers, and lots more.

Take a tour through some of its anchor stores such as Best Buy, XXI Forever, JCPenney, Nordstrom Rack, and Gold’s Gym.

When you are done shopping, move to its food court in the second level which features kiosks for food and drinks as well as restaurants where you can get some rest with a nice meal.

This makes one of West Covina points of interest which you should take to exploring during your stay in this city.

5. Galster Wilderness Park

Galster Wilderness Parks

Galster Wilderness Park, a 42-acre wilderness park located at the downtown Tanglewood of West Covina. It is spanned with leafy trails, tall trees making it one of the best natural outdoor places in the United States.

The numerous trails and tracks in the park make it an ideal location for hiking and nature walks. While on the “sight-seeing” course, you can even take some rest under the tall leafy trees. There are even some ghost stories told by lone wanderers at night, I bet you would want to check up yourself.

In addendum to the nice views of the surroundings, there is also a museum and an educational center, both located in the park. Here, volunteers with valuable knowledge in minerals, animals, and indigenous fossils educate and sensitize visitors during their monthly programs.

Where else can you find natures touch in this raw fashion? Visit the Galster Wilderness Park to get views and experience of the area.

But, I won’t forget to tell you it is not for a family picnic, its raw nature.

Location: 1620 Aroma Ave., West Covina, CA. 91791. Phone: +1 (626) 919-6966

6. Glendora Historical Society Museum

Source: Flickr Glendora Historical Society Museum

The Glendora Historical Society Museum (GHS) which is just a 15-minutes drive outside of West Covina was established in 1947. The museum is a privately funded nonprofit organization that is based in Glendora.

Just as their motto “Preserving Our Heritage”, they have been on the duty post of helping to preserve the heritage and history of the people.

In the museum, you would find a heterogeneous mix of items spanning through the 1800s and the 1900s.

Can I dish out a tip of what you would come across?

Alright. Some furniture, office equipment, documents, photographs, household accessories, home and farm tools, range of historical mannequins, paintings, and several types of clothing are the least of what to see.

The progress of the museum development can be traced back to 1915 when the “American-La France fire engine” was a state of the art firefighting equipment for the city of Glendora. Next on, a new building was erected behind it in 1922. You will find photos of the museum passing through different stages of development, with their history stories backing them up.

The Society has been growing in leaps and bounds and has a direct connection with residents. There is also the place of partnership, so go check them up with your family!

Location: 314 N. Glendora Ave, Glendora, CA 91741.

7. Boba Tea Lounge

Source: Facebook Boba Tea Lounge

Here is another reference to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, You would recall that Rebecca and her love mate Josh Chan often sat in an unspecified park and sometimes enjoyed cups of some traditional Taiwanese bubble tea.

The Boba Tea has multi-colored bubbles gracing the top and makes it very and attractive not just at sight but in taste. The tea comes in a wide range of delicious milk tea mix and filled with bob traditional tapioca pearls.

You want to have some real-life taste of this tea, then head straight up to Boba Tea Lounge in West Covina.

Location: 453 S Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723. Phone: (626) 339-9639

8. Catalina Island

Source: Flickr Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island is a rocky island situated at about 47 km southwest of Long Beach, California.

The island has got some huge stories told about its history, along with one I would say. For over 7,000 years, the island has had inhabitants dwelling in it. However, as part of the story, there is a blend of territorial claims of the island among some nationalities.

Some set of Europeans from the Spanish empire were the first to step foot there and claimed it, before it was transferred to the Mexicans and then the United States.

The island has served as a stop for smugglers, gold diggers, pirates, hunters, the Union army, and missionaries. Catalina’s history as a resort destination began about 125 years ago.

The island being a host to a Mediterranean climate encourages visitation all year round. Though the summer (which overall is the warmest time of year on Catalina) attracts more people. The weather to say the least does not affect business places, they are always open, and so you can visit the island any time of the year.

Getting around is never an issue as most visitors and locals make use of their feet, a bike, or golf cart.

9. Raging Waters

Source: Flickr Raging Waters

Does the name ring any bell? ”Raging Waters”, well don’t be scared. Its name sounds just like it is.

Raging Waters is a chain of three water theme parks in Sacramento, San Dimas, and San Jose and is located in Los Angeles County, California.

Owned by Palace Entertainment, it was founded on June 18, 1983, and in 2011 was declared as the largest water park in California.

The three parks are generally shut down during the winter period, they’ve got all special attractions. Some of the attractions include Aqua Rocket, Amazon Adventure, Bermuda Triangle, Dark Hole, Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror, Dragon’s Den, DropOut, FlowRider, High Extreme, Neptune’s Fury, Ragin’ Racer, Splash Island Adventure, Vortex, and the Wave Cove. Most of these are water slides.

So the variety of creative water slides (both classic and tubes) and of course the water pools makes it everyone wishes especially on a hot summer day.

Location: 111 Raging Waters Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773. Phone: +1 (909) 802-2200

10. The Hollywood Bowl

Source: variety.com Hollywood Bowl Group

Well, we’ve talked about the bowl before but this time it isn’t the sport, it is an outdoor music venue.

The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater sited in the Hollywood Hills. Since its inception in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has premiered numerous great live music in Southern California. From across the face of the earth, aside from the individual topnotch performances, amazing talents having blended as a team has put up grand shows which were/are hosted in this theatre.

Located on a hillside, Hollywood Bowl has its distinctive feature in its bandshell and notable set of concentric arches coming through the ranks between 1929 and 2003. But in 2004, it was replaced with a larger one and in 2011 was named as one of the best sites for live music in America.

Visitors are allowed to picnic. So, you can enjoy your wine to a toast inside the amphitheater or any point throughout the grounds. Why don’t you get that family picnic before or during the performance?

Location: 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Phone: +1 323-850-2000

11. Ink Bombers

Source: facebook Ink Bombers

The Ink Bombers was founded in 2007 as an art business and is located in San Gabriel Valley, California.

The company specializes in creating awesome designs for any target industry and demography were local or beyond.

They give you professional design services flowing through fluid ideas and dynamic skills. Go check up their arts, photography, sketches and digital design

Do you love art? Then, here you have those who share the same passion with you. Even if you don’t love arts, you would like their designs, this makes what to do in West Covina for arts lovers and should be on your checklist of things to do in West Covina.

12. Palm View Park

Source: Flickr Palm View Park

There is no doubt that there are a couple of parks established in West Covina, but there is a unique difference between Palm View Park and the rest.

You would find facilities like Baseball Fields, Children’s Play Areas, Community Centers, Fitness Zones, Picnic Tables, and Restrooms. The picnic tables are not left out and the several aircrafts parked in the park.

Of special note is the F-86D Sabre single-pilot fighter jet designed by North American Aviation of Inglewood, California. For most of the 1950s, the F-86D played a very huge role in the defense of the United States mainland defense. It had two world records for speed at the time.

This particular jet has been the joy of many children over the years. Especially for aeronautical prospects, they have had some good grooming from this park. They go in there and play imaginary missions.

Give you kid that treat!

Location: 1340 E Puente Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: +1 626-919-6966

13. Ancient Thai Massage and Spa

Source: Sofia Zhuravetc/Shutterstock Ancient Thai Massage and Spa

One of the fun things to do in West Covina, California is a visit to Ancient Thai Massage and Spa.

The Thai massage is a traditional healing system that integrates three techniques, the acupressure, the Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.

This practice dates back to thousands of years but is regulated by the Thai Ministry of Public Health’s Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

In this, there are no oils or lotions and if you are a discreet person, they’ve got you covered. Here, the recipient wears comfortable loose clothing, and to receive treatment he/she lies on a mat or firm mattress on the floor.

Massage rooms are not necessarily private as there can be a large number of recipients receiving treatment at the same time.

So, do well to walk in and get not just your muscles stretched but mind relieved.

Location: 2550 E Amar Rd Ste A3A, West Covina, CA 91792-2231. Phone: +1 626-810-7111

14. Duarte Historical Museum

Duarte Historical Museum

This museum is just on the west side of the city and is an easy drive to the neighboring Duarte.

The museum tells the story of the life of ANDRES DUARTE. It is a walk from his birth to the present and covers a wide scope of areas, ranging from roadside architecture to businesses, demographics, government, history, and industry in the region.

In the museum, expect a display of some artifacts such as furniture, paintings, photographs, and wood (trees), this makes what to do in West Covina, Carlifornia for some fun history tour, it will make a perfect add to your list of things to do in West Covina CA if you enjoy a bit of history.

Location: 777 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA 91010, United States. Phone: +1 626-357-9419

15. Hollywood Boulevard

Source: Flickr Hollywood Boulevard

The Hollywood Boulevard is just a few miles drive from West Covina, you can add this on your itinerary of places to see during your visit to West Covina.

A Street which famously plays host to several landmarks in the LA county. There you would find the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Club dance school, numerous shops, museums, eateries, Paseo De La Fema, and the Kodak Theatre.

The last distinguish the Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex. It is normally a busy place, often filled with tourists and you could find some of your favorite celebrities there.

16. Hurst Ranch Historical Center

Source: westcovina.org Hurst Ranch Historical Center

One of the best things to do in West Covina is a visit to Hurst Ranch Historical Center.

Well known for its history, the Hurst Ranch Historical Center is the perfect location for fun and learning. There is a museum that accommodates all ages and is masterfully designed to give all visitors that special experience they have longed.

Visitors learn about the old farming (100 years) and irrigation techniques and they can relate it to the modern materials, methods and technologies applied today. There are other side activities like exploring the crop fields and learning how butter is churned- which the kids would love.

So, you see? A good spot for tours, field trips or family excursions. More often are special occasions and festivals there too! So go check them out if you are in West Covina.

Location: 1227 S Orange Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: +1 (626) 813-0116

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17. Del Norte Park

Del Norte Park

Del Norte Park is a state property, it is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation It is close to the Pacific Ocean and with the natural trees giving that great scenery.

It was opened in 1925 at about 19 acres but is now expanded to 31,261 acres.

This is a perfect place to have some outdoor time with loved ones as you enjoy its scenic views.

Visit the park to have the experience of a lifetime, it makes one of the fun things to do in West Covina.

Location: 1500 W Rowland Ave, West Covina, CA 91791, United States

18. The Taylor House

Source: businessyab The Taylor House

I so love crafts and I could go at any length to see displays of awesomely created craft. I do make some and hope to add more creativity to my work. Let me introduce you to the “The Taylor House”.

It is located at Heritage Park and was established in 1912. The house is a farmhouse that has existed over a century of years with is it’s own being transferred to different families and individuals been restored to its historical beauty in the community.

It is a craftsman house born out of the passion of Arts and Crafts movement. And by that means it is open and the materials used in its construction is outsourced locally. A visit to this place is would be an intriguing one.

Location: 3510 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina CA, 91791

19. Big League Dreams

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I would make mention of the movie again Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. You remember Home base? The location of the bar in the show was Big League Dreams.

Big League Dreams is the operator and premier developer of recreational sports facilities in the United States.

You might be pretty much aware, It has come up as the “Best Sports Complex in America” by the Sports Complex Owners and Developers Association.

The park is a public-private partnership and features a replica of the major league soccer baseball sides like Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Angels, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and of course New York Yankees.

While baseball and softball tournaments are being housed in the facility (even the indoor soccer area), entry into the facility is FREE during the day. I bet you never knew.

So, why not get the feeling of the sport environment for yourself.

Location: 2100 S. Azusa Ave. West Covina, CA 91791. Phone: (626)839-1100

20. Bowlero West Covina Lanes

Source: Bowlero West Covina Lanes/Facebook Bowlero West Covina Lanes

Brunswick West Covina Lanes is ranked as the number one bowling center in the whole of West Covina. The center has got an astonishing 50 bowling lanes from which you can make your choice.

There are 9 billiard tables, a snack bar, and banquet service (to help combat hunger).

Some other features are: 56 bowling lanes, arcade, on-site pro shop, sports bar, private lanes, private rooms, lounge area, wheelchair accessible.

They also have arrangements to accommodate your corporate parties, kids’ parties, teen parties, and social events. This makes what to do in west covina for fun lovers and should make your list of fun things to do in west covina during your visit.

Location: 675 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: 626-960-3636

21. The Cove

Source: Facebook The Cove Cocktail

Established in 1953, the Cove is a home for classic contemporary & craft cocktails.

Perfectly prepared cocktails to nourish your body system and give that feeling of life and energy again. You can hang around with your friends or acquaintances under their dimly lit, low-key space arena.

This makes what to do in West Covina at night, Cove Cocktail is the best way to spend your evening in the area.

Location: 146 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, United States. Phone: (626) 919-2332

22. Serenity Zen: Massage & Reflexology

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Would you need a massage during your stay in West Covina? Then, Serenity Zen is there for you, this makes one of the best things to do in West Covina for a relaxation time.

They believe that routine massage therapy is an important part of life. It is a therapy once your mind is accessible!

The environment at Serenity Zen is designed for top relaxation. Some of the services rendered are Foot Reflexology, Body Massages, or Combinations.

Enhancements such as Hot Stones, Menthol Balm, and/or Essential Oils can be added to any of the earlier stated services. This would increase the depth of healing.

Go for that massage, it is your body you know?

Location: 423 N Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791, United States. Phone: (626) 915-8889

23. Foothill Transit

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Foothill Transit offers high quality, award-winning and environmentally friendly public transportation options.

They’ve got innovation, very clean buses which are manned by drivers who are always courteous and on time.

For a quality and flexible ride within the city, chose Foothill Transit whenever you are in West Covina.

Location: 100 S. Vincent Ave #200, West Covina, California 91790. Phone: 800 743 3463

24. Magical Playground

Magical Playground

There were places I missed as a little kid. Probably my parent thought I was way too young for them. I wouldn’t know.

But here comes the Magical Playground, a place for the younger folks in the West Covina area.

All facets of this playground is situated indoors, making it a perfect place for children of all age brackets – including toddlers and babies.

The facility is properly equipped with a variety of toys for the children to play with as well as side attractions like the bouncing house which the youngsters certainly enjoy and a multi-colored caste castle system set up for more fun.

The Magical Playground is the perfect venue to host your child’s birthday party even on a rainy day.

Host any other fun event and it would be a treat of a lifetime. Also open for holiday parties and anniversaries are all welcome, this should not be missing on your itinerary of things to do in West Covina CA.

What are you waiting for? Reach out to them for a booking and just as its name sounds- you would be sure a magical adventure!

Location: 1208 W Francisquito Ave. Suite F, West Covina, CA. Phone: 6269188080

25. Emanate Health Family Medicine

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I would want you to imagine going through a majority of your life stages with the same primary care doctor being your confidant. He would for sure have your history and medical cycle easily, either going forward or backward. With this, he knows how your body system changes with your corresponding age.

For residents of West Covina, this is what you stand to gain at Emanate Health Family Medicine, this is what they offer the community at large (including visitors).

Their services cover all age groups and do include; Lab services (cholesterol tests and other blood work), Mental health counseling, Pediatric care (well-child checkups and immunizations), Physical examinations, Preventive care, Well-woman care, (gynecological exams, prenatal care, maternity services).

You can always book an appointment by getting in touch with them for any health-related service in West Covina

Location: 1135 S. Sunset Ave., Suite 401, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: 626.732.8390

26. Juice n’ Bowls

Juice n’ Bowls

Get the best served Acai Bowls, Juice Bars, or Smoothies at Juice n’ Bowls. Pickup or delivery options are both activated to suit the customer

They’ve got smaller menu sizes so be sure to receive your orders fresh. This policy encourages simplicity and allows the company to choose higher-quality ingredients that do not stay in a fridge or shelf for a long time.

Also, this company has thoughtfully combined the idea of giving out a gift with the flexibility of money transfer.

One can send money by the purchase of gift cards with a suggestion to use it at Juice n’ Bowls and the recipient redeems it.

Location: 2694 E Garvey Ave. S West Covina, CA 91791. Phone: (626) 332-2880

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27. West Covina Christian Church

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A community church located in the heart of West Covina, in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley. With a mission of getting people to one another and then to God.

The people in there are very passionate about spreading God word and creating that awareness that He is above all else in our lives, church, and community.

You can do well to worship there during your visit to West Covina.

Location: 1100 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: (626) 430-7588

28. BurgerIM

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Looking for where to get some Burgers (American or Traditional) or Sandwiches in town?, visit BurgerIM.

Some services rendered include outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, sit-down dining and curbside pickup,

Give yourself, family, and loved ones that special treat today at BurgerIM.

Location: 301 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: (626) 699-1088

29. The Agency

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Are you in West Covina for a business or would you need a real estate agency in the long run?

“The Agency, LLC” has operated over 12 years in the city is there for you. They are a full-service financial center and Lifestyle Company which professionally represents her clients nationwide in a broad spectrum of classes, including income tax, audit protection, and credit repair services

It is a company with a verified license in tax Services, Real Estate Services, and Debt Relief Services with proofs and results shown from diverse client testimonies.

Another applause is that they maximize the relationships around the conventional (traditional) and the new media sources to a perfect blend in offering top-notch solutions.

Why don’t you allow them to come in and fix your tax and credit issues while you have a peaceful stay in West Covina.

Location: 1315 W West Covina Pkwy, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: (866) 337-0111

30. Bronco’s Grill

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One of the best restaurants to have a relaxing time enjoying the best of Mexican seafood in West Covina is Bronco’s Grill.

This makes a place to go with friends or loved ones either for a casual drink, football game, or a romantic treat.

Bronco’s Grill is always ready to serve you, as they open in the early hours of the morning and stay late at night serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Bar section presents some of the best wine selections, cocktails, beers as well as whiskeys. Get to try out the Michelada, this is a Mexican cocktail know to be the most popular in the house.

Their menu presents meals such as oysters, tacos, beef and chicken fajitas, seafood cocktails, fish dishes, and enchiladas.

This makes one of the best places to spend some time in west covina, it makes what to do in West Covina for a good meal, do check them out during your visit.

Location: 969 S Glendora Ave B, West Covina, CA 91790, United States: Phone: +1 626-939-4444

31. Dang Paddles

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Get absolute wooden designs in the most amazing way you could ever think of through Dang Paddles.

Established in 2012, with the sole aim of providing the best custom paddles for Greek organizations as much as possible. They’ve gone ahead to fulfill it, in professionally designing their paddles with symmetry in mind.

I was inquisitive about the progress made and I was made to understand that this idea of caught waves following popular demand from family, friends, and the Greek community.

Why don’t you visit to check up some of their products like custom Greek paddles, key chains, and other wood related gifts? They are all the sickest art at an affordable price.

Location: 12981 Ramona Blvd Suite A, West Covina, CA (2020)

32. Cameron Park Recreation Center

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One of the most highly rated recreation center in the whole of California. Graced with ultra-modern facilities, the Cameron Park Recreation Center is undoubtedly on top of the game.

Let’s take a close look at some of the facilities in the center. First is theThe Gymnasium which has the capacity of housing over 200 persons in one sitting. Diverse sports activities such as basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, and more are played in this beautiful gymnasium.

Here is a regulation-sized basketball such that its size can be adjusted. The gym is open for both kids and adults.

Another is the Assembly Hall, it is the perfect auditorium for different events ranging from individual to cooperate, community programs to weddings and parties.

This auditorium can further be divided into three smaller areas. This is made possible through a button that moves sound-dampening panels from the floor to the ceiling.

Full Assembly Hall, Classroom (for trainings and meetings), Dance room (with yoga mats)

A well-equipped kitchen having all commercial appliances intact.

Let’s not forget that visitors can make proper use of the game room with arcade games, billiard tables, ping pong tables, and televisions all available.

Location: 1305 E Cameron Avenue West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: (626) 919-6966

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Plan Your Trip to West Covina

Just as we are meant to understand that about West Covina, it is indeed a city with virtually everything needed to make a visitation worthwhile. There is a lot to engage yourself in while in the city.

So, what next? Do you intend to have a personal or family vacation? Why not! I bet you start now to plan and prepare for it. You can always refer to this article as a guide and a reminder to your set tasks of things to do in West Covina.

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Elias José

Fonte: Google, 2019.

QUEM FOI?

Elias José, foi escritor, professor, romancista e poeta, de Literatura Brasileira e especialista em literatura infanto-juvenil.

ONDE E QUANDO NASCEU?

Teve seu nascimento em Santa Cruz da Prata, distrito do município de Guaranésia, Minas Gerais, no dia 25 de agosto de 1936.

QUAIS FORAM SUAS FORMAÇÕES ?

Formado em 1967 em letras e pedagogia, na Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Guaxupé (Fafig), fez cursos de especialização e pós-graduação em São Paulo e no Rio de Janeiro.

COMO ESTREOU NA LITERATURA?

Estreou na literatura com a obra Mal Amada em 1970, apoiado pelo jornalista e escritor Murilo Rubião.Com essa obra, recebe menção honrosa no Concurso de Livros de Contos Prêmio José Lins do Rego, patrocinado pela Livraria Editora José Olympio, em 1968.

QUAIS FORAM SUAS CONQUISTA?

Em 1962, ganhou o primeiro lugar num concurso de contos promovido pela revista Vida Doméstica. Em 1968, recebeu em segundo lugar no Concurso José Lins do Rego da Livraria José Olympio Editora.Mas foi com seu livro Contos, publicado pela Imprensa Oficial, que ganhou o Prêmio Jabuti da Câmara Brasileira do Livro (CBL) como Melhor Livro de Contos de 1974 e o prêmio Governador do Distrito Federal como Melhor Livro de Ficção de 1974.

QUAL É SEU ESTILO DE ESCRITA?

O estilo de escrita de Elias José é marcado pelo realismo mágico, aproximando fantasias com os aspectos cotidiano.

ONDE SUAS OBRAS FORAM PUBLICADAS ?

Teve muitos de seus contos e poemas traduzidos e publicados em vários países como México, Argentina, Estados Unidos, Itália, Polônia, Nicarágua e Canadá, através de revistas literárias e antologias de autores brasileiros.

TEMAS

No que se refere as temáticas na literatura infanto-juvenil, Elias José, utiliza em suas obras uma grande variedade de temas, além de plantas, animais, palhaços, magias, o mesmo elenca também, questões relacionadas ao preconceito, os desejos, o amor, os conflitos familiares, entre outras situações comuns no universo dos adolescentes, além disso, alguns livros trazem assuntos relacionadas as culturas brasileiras, abordando tradições, personagens e mitos do folclore brasileiro. Portanto, demonstrando em suas obras uma diversidade e entretenimento para o público leitor.

ALGUMA DE SUAS OBRAS

Caixa mágica de surpresa -1984;

Segredinhos de amor- 1991;

Quem lê com pressa tropeça - 1992;

Uma escola assim, eu quero pra mim -1993;

As Curtições de Pitu – 1976

O Fantasma no Porão - 1979

Jogo Duro - 1979

Os que Podem Voar – 1981

Pouco de Tudo, de Bichos, de Gente, de Flores - 1982

Passageiros em Trânsito - 1983

O Historiador de Catitó - 1984

Com as Asas na Cabeça – 1985

Ri Bem Melhor Quem Junto Ri - 2000

O Amigão de Todo Mundo - 2001

É Hora de Jogar Conversa Fora – 2002

O que se Lê no Abecê - 2003

O Dono da Bola - 2004

Dias de Susto - 2005

Cantigas de Amor – 2006

Cantigas para Entender o Tempo - 2007

CURIOSIDADES

Elias José começou a gostar de histórias por conta de sua avó paterna e pelas cantigas folclóricas que aprendia em casa e na escola. Esses momentos de ouvir histórias despertou nele o desejo de escrever, principalmente para crianças.

Atuou como vice-diretor, diretor e coordenador do departamento de Letras na Escola Estadual Dr. Benedito Leite Ribeiro.

Durante sua vida, também ministrou cursos, oficinas e palestras, participando de vários congressos de educação, linguística e literatura.

Faleceu aos 72 anos, vítima de complicações de uma pneumonia, enquanto curtia férias com a família, em Guarujá, no litoral paulista, no dia 02 de agosto de 2008.

Referências:

JOSÉ, Elias. Caixa mágica de surpresa. In: JOSÉ, Elias. Caixa mágica de surpresa. São Paulo: Paulus,1997.

MÍDIAS na educação.Biografia de Elias José 2012. Disponível em: <http://espacodeleituraaguiar.blogspot.com/2012/06/biografia-de-elias-jose.html>. Acesso em: 28 jun. 2012.

ENCICLOPÉDIA Itaú Cultural .Elias José. São Paulo: Itaú Cultural, 2019. Disponível em:<http://enciclopedia.itaucultural.org.br/pessoa3924/elias-jose>. Acesso em: 29 Ago. 2019.

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Coming to a mall near you in 2018: Craft brewers, children's theaters and gyms

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Coming to a mall near you in 2018: Craft brewers, children's theaters and gyms

Malls are getting makeovers — so much so they might not be called malls anymore, or you might do a double take next time you stroll through one.

U.S. retail landlords including Simon Property Group, General Growth Properties, Macerich and Taubman, which own some of the most profitable malls in America, are focused on redeveloping their properties and ditching antiquated occupants in the coming months.

To be sure, many of these property owners don’t exactly have a choice. As department stores including Sears, Macy’s and J.C. Penney fire off store closure announcements and as countless specialty apparel retailers file for bankruptcy with plans to shrink their physical footprints, real estate investment trusts have to find replacements elsewhere, and quick.

“We’ve weathered lots of storms one way or another,” Simon CEO David Simon said on a recent conference call with analysts and investors, discussing retail’s rough ride in 2017.

“We’d certainly love a better natural retail environment,” Simon added. But in the meantime, the company is working on “diversifying away from the have-nots to the haves.”

Take a look at Simon’s King of Prussia mall outside Philadelphia, which the company likes to call its “Hudson Yards” (a major development being done in New York) for suburban America. This is also notably one of the top-performing malls in the country, according to Green Street Advisors.

There, the REIT is planning to fill a vacated Penney store with mixed uses such as hotels, apartments and office spaces, which could ultimately hike the asset’s value by more than $1 billion, according to Simon. The specific incoming occupants have yet to be formally announced.

Nowadays, Simon said, it spends about $1 billion annually to renovate its malls. In signing new leases, the REIT has reduced its exposure to apparel tenants — the biggest headache on many company’s directories — by about 20 percent and has added 20 percent more food and entertainment businesses.

“I think, as things have changed, we now consider ourselves as a — we’re going to have more mixed use opportunities,” Simon told investors. “But we’re not running away from the mall business.”

Since 2014, 90 regional malls have spent more than $8 billion on property renovations, according to investment management company Jones Lang LaSalle. Meantime, 16 percent of mall landlords have admitted to spending money on “de-malling,” JLL found, opting to call their refreshed assets “shoppes,” “villages” and “towne centers.”

In 2018, that spending and those modifications are only expected to climb.

Starwood Retail Partners, a Chicago-based, privately held landlord with 30 properties, is in the midst of a $125 million renovation project in Plano, Texas, which will open in phases next year. Once completed, The Shops at Willow Bend will include a children’s theater, an Equinox gym and one of only four Crayola Experience locations in the country.

Starwood is also bringing in more local and celebrity chefs, which CEO Michael Glimcher told CNBC is what more and more consumers want — something more exclusive than a traditional Cheesecake Factory or Shake Shack.

In Salinas, California, Starwood is also making changes to Northridge Mall in the space of a former Penney store, which was relocated to another part of the property. The new complex will include a bowling alley, karaoke booths, arcade games and billiards, and will offer alcoholic beverages. It’s something kids and adults can get excited about.

“Next year, everyone will be looking for newness,” Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, told CNBC. “Online retailers are testing physical in small ways, … [and] I think you’re going to see more services coming to shopping centers, and we’ll see how that progresses.”

Recent replacements she’s noticed include a massive Wegmans grocery store taking over a vacated mall spot in Boston, ride-hailing service Uber opening waiting lounges at Westfield’s Century City shopping center near Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Boulevard, and walk-in medical clinics (even doctor’s offices) taking over empty mall space.

“The immediacy of how [mall landlords] do this is key,” Telsey added.

In a push to lure more shoppers indoor, retail REIT Washington Prime Group just last month opened its first craft brew pub, Redemption Alewerks, at Munice Mall in Indiana, and expects to open more such locations next year.

“A little common sense and regression analysis will tell you we need more home, food and beverage, and entertainment options,” WPG CEO Lou Conforti told CNBC in a recent interview.

WPG also recently launched at some of its malls a rotating pop-up hub for online retailers, known as Tangible, its own candy store (Shelby’s Sugar Shop) to replace lackluster vendors, and music listening lounges in a partnership with Interscope Records. Like some of the other major retail REITs, WPG has growing partnerships with the likes of Amazon and Tesla to open lockers and supercharging stations at its malls.

“We have to do a reality check on what we want,” Conforti said. “It’s incumbent that we just do this stuff … to redefine physical retailing.”

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (or PREIT), a smaller landlord than the likes of GGP and even CBL Properties, is making changes that include swapping Sears for Burlington, HomeGoods and Five Below stores at Magnolia Mall in Florence, South Carolina. A Whole Foods will replace a shuttered Kmart at Exton Square near Philadelphia. And a Tilt Studio (an arcade attraction for kids), along with a gym, will soon replace Macy’s at Valley Mall in Hagerstown, Maryland.

“We talk about diversifying our tenant base. … We’re referring to reducing our reliance on traditional mall retailers, including department stores, apparel and accessories,” PREIT CEO Joe Coradino told analysts and investors last month.

“Malls in particular are undergoing the renaissance” in a “new age of retail,” he added.

According to commercial real estate tracker CoStar, the share of space occupied by nonretail tenants at regional shopping malls climbed to about 13 percent in 2016, up from 10.5 percent in 2012. With more projects like Simon’s King of Prussia redevelopment underway, that percentage should continue to climb.

Meantime, mall owners can only hope their stocks might climb in tandem after being beaten down for most of the year.

A recent (but not complete) bid for GGP by Brookfield Property Partners, a takeover of Australian-based Westfield and increased activist activity in Taubman and Macerich have boosted the industry’s shares slightly on all the chatter, but there are still ample losses to be regained.

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Coastal Grand Mall to host Sensory-Friendly Holiday Experience for families affected by autism

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – Coastal Grand Mall, owned and managed by CBL Properties, is teaming up with Autism Speaks, Champion Autism Network, Cherry Hill Programs, and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to host an exclusive sensory-friendly shopping and Santa event for families with special needs and family members on the autism spectrum. On Sunday, December 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.…

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Desperate Malls Turn to Concerts and Food Trucks

Malls are fighting for shoppers with one thing their web competitives can’t offer: parking lots.

With customer traffic sagging, U.S. retail landowners are applying their sprawling concrete heaps to host affairs such as celebrations, concerts and food-truck festivals. They’re is an attempt to enticement visitors with knows that can’t be replicated online — and then get them inside the belongings to invest some money.

” Phenomena draw people to come to the shopping center ,” said Craig Herkimer, whose company, KevaWorks Inc ., is working with big landowners including GGP Inc . and Simon Property Group Inc . to cause outdoor happens.” They generate revenue for the owner and render a chance for cross-promotion, so they can try and drive more purchasers into the accumulations .”

Dreamland Amusements at the White Marsh Mall, Baltimore, Maryland.

Source: KevaWorks

Mall owneds across the country are grappling with chronicle supermarket closings and refusing rents. Retail property costs are down 3 percent in past six months, as all other types of commercial-grade real estate depicted gains, according to the Moody’s/ Real Capital Analytics indicators. A Bloomberg gauge of publicly traded mall proprietors has toppled 15 percentage in the past time through yesterday, the worst conduct among U.S. real estate investment trusts.

Amazon.com Inc . and other internet retailers continue to grow, while department stores including Sears Holding Corp . and Macy’s Inc . ought to have shutting hundreds of locations. Payless Inc ., the dismis shoe marketer, is among the latest to announce a massive shuttering — of 400 storages — as part of a bankruptcy plan.

” We expect to see current trends of more closings ,” pronounced Carol Kemple, an commentator at Hilliard Lyons.” Most retailers, if they’re still standing in September, is very likely to try to make it through the vacation season .”

Creating Experiences

Retail landlords have already made a push toward experience-driven provides by including restaurants, movie theater and pleasure centers for children. Numerous malls are also contributing rotating storages around for only a short period of time — known as pop-up stores — that are meant to attract young the consumer who discover store as an event.

Now, occurrences are reaching beyond the plazas themselves. Herkimer’s task is to producing army to parking lots with events that generate as much as $60,000 a week for plaza owners from the most significant outdoor events.

Civic Center parking lot in Cathedral City, California.

Source: KevaWorks

The idea is gaining traction. Next month, Simon Property is having the first celebration in its Round Rock Premium Outlets parking lots, about 20 miles( 32 kilometers) north of Austin, Texas. Similar happens are being held for the first time at locations such as Central Mall in Port Arthur, Texas, be administered by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc ., and a Cheyenne, Wyoming, plaza owned by CBL& Associates Belongings Inc . In July, Simon Property’s Orland Square Mall, southwest of Chicago, will be holding its first parking-lot food-truck celebration, with plans for live music achievements, Herkimer said.

Movie Nights

Lisa Harper, elderly director of specialty leasing for Chattanooga, Tennessee-based CBL, said the company has expanded its carnival business at many of its 87 dimensions over the last couple times. She and Herkimer have discussed the possibility of pumpkin patches in the autumn months and lending movie nights to some properties. CBL’s Triangle Town Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, is about to start its second mini concert and food-truck line, announced Creekside Wind Down, Harper said.

Retailers leased the outdoor seat in a structure that resembles their indoor leases, Harper enunciated. While each spate differs, the agreements involve a base lease fee for the use of the room and a percentage payment after the affair reaches a certain threshold. Department accumulates, which sometimes own or control their parking lots, are examining more importance in hiring the space after many years of restricting their apply, she said.

” Contests fetches that additional traffic and likewise encourage people to stick around longer ,” Harper said.

There’s no guarantee, of course, that beings will go inside, suggested Tracey Hatley, administrator of specialty leasing for JLL Retail. But the events offer opportunities for cross-promotion. Purchasers receive leaflets advertising accumulates or eateries inside the plaza or coupon volumes to facilitate depict them in.

‘Driving Traffic’

That works well for dimensions like the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, Florida, Hatley said.

” They are a dimension that’s struggling with tenancy, struggling with driving traffic to the center, so they affection doing parking-lot events ,” she added.” You can see it from the road and it gets people on the property .”

Simon Property congressmen didn’t respond to requests for comment.

The U.S. is currently dwelling to about 1,100 shopping center, according to Laurel Durkay, vice president and associate portfolio manager of real estate securities at Cohen& Steers Inc . That multitude could be cut in half in the course of the coming decade, though it may not take that long to determine who the wins and losers are, she said.

” You’re going to see a resetting of the bar for demand ,” Durkay supposed.” Eventually, high-quality players will rise stronger than before, but it’ll be a bumpy road .”

Year-to-date store closings are already outpacing those of 2008, during the last U.S. recession, according to Credit Suisse Group AG analyst Christian Buss. About 2,880 have been announced so far this year, compared with 1,153 for the same period in 2016, he said in a report.

Groceries, Doctors

Some malls are doing fine even without renting out their outdoor cavity, especially higher tone belongings with upscale accumulates. They have been describing tourists with convenience store, medical roles and high-end restaurants — all jobs that face less peril from e-commerce tournament than conventional holders. Some retail REITs are lending role opening or accommodations to their portfolios to diversify.

Sandeep Mathrani, chief executive of GGP, articulated at a meeting this month that the perfect plaza now would include one department store, a supermarket, an Apple store, a Tesla store and industries that started out online, like Warby Parker, the purveyor of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Garment accumulations now represent about 50 percentage of the average shopping center, down from about 70 percentage, he said.

” Landlords are trying to give people reasonableness to come to the plaza, whether it’s a Tesla billing depot or get neighbourhood automobile guilds to host phenomena in their parking lots ,” pronounced Alexander Goldfarb, an commentator at Sandler O’Neill& Partners LP.” It’s not a fun time to be either a retailer or landlord, but it doesn’t mean every single plaza or shopping center is going to close. Far from it .”

And for some retailer landlords with better-performing properties, the industry’s disturbance could mean more opportunity.

‘Enormous Opportunity’

” This very painful process is certainly take more than five years old ,” Steven Roth, Vornado Realty Trust’s chief executive officer, said in a letter to stockholders this month.” It will likewise create immense opportunity for those with the capital city and handling stages to feed on the carnage .”

Urban Edge Properties, a Vornado spinoff, is one landlord adding to its impounds. The busines is under contract to buy seven retail owneds, with 1.5 million square paws( 140,000 square meters) of gross leasable infinite, mostly in the New York City area.

Until plazas can figure out how to bring in steady army, expect to see corn pups and carousels in their parking lots, Herkimer said.

” If retail turned around and vacancy rates plunged again, and all the abrupt these plazas and shopping center are full of tenants, I think there’d be a clique in the other direction ,” he told.” They’d say,’ We requirement the parking zone for customers .'”