Anaheim GardenWalk is a lifestyle center located a block east of the Disneyland Resort in the Anaheim Resort District of Anaheim, California. The center opened on June 14, 2008, during the Great Recession , and has struggled with a low occupancy rate of 55% in 2011. Most of its fashion retailers, including Tommy Bahama , Ann Taylor LOFT , and Hollister Co. , have closed prior to 2014. Its most recent casualty was the UltraLuxe Cinemas which closed on August 17, 2015. However, the center has been doing better recently under new ownership and management, but its focus is now more of a center for entertainment rather than a place for shopping. The center features House of Blues Anaheim , Bowlmor , UFCFit, Heat Ultra Lounge, and a multitude of restaurants and shops.
6-684: A relocated, expanded House of Blues Anaheim , a major concert venue previously located at the nearby Downtown Disney from 2001 to 2016, opened at GardenWalk in March 2017, following the expiration of its lease with Disney, took over the space formerly occupied by UltraLuxe Cinemas. Anaheim GardenWalk's has a current directory featuring Bubba Gump Shrimp Co , The Cheesecake Factory , California Pizza Kitchen , Roy's Restaurant , McCormick and Schmick's , Fire + Ice Bar & Grill , Casa de Pancho , AMC , Flightdeck , Meeples Family , Yiya Formosa and Rumba Room Live and more. Its upcoming projects include
12-623: A division of Live Nation Entertainment since July 2006, and there are 11 locations throughout the United States as of 2024. The first House of Blues opened on November 26, 1992, in the Harvard Square commercial district and retail area of Cambridge , Massachusetts, as a live music concert hall and restaurant. The company was financed by Dan Aykroyd , Aerosmith , Paul Shaffer , River Phoenix , Jim Belushi , and Harvard University , among others. This location closed in 2003 as
18-460: A larger scale. House of Blues House of Blues is an American chain of live music concert halls and restaurants. It was founded by Isaac Tigrett , the co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe , and Dan Aykroyd , co-star of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers . The first location opened at Harvard Square in Cambridge , Massachusetts on November 26, 1992 (Thanksgiving Day). The chain has been
24-701: The company sought a larger Boston venue. However, the hands-in-concrete driveway where members of the Blues Brothers and others left their mark, remains. Aykroyd is still associated with the brand and attends most openings, performing as one half of The Blues Brothers. In 1993 House of Blues launched a 501(c)(3) non-profit called International House of Blues Foundation which provided arts programs, resources and musical instruments for youths. The Music Forward Foundation continues to provide services for youth and has generated more than $ 20 million of support for these programs over its 20+ year existence. Also in 1993,
30-614: The opening of Starbucks, Paris Baguette, RAKKEN Ramen, Artist Row, Meet Fresh and Boiling Point. JW Marriott , a 12-story 4-star hotel with 466 guest rooms opened during the Pandemic, adjacent to the property. Huckleberry Breakfast and Lunch recently opened, and start serving its patrons from 7AM at the GardenWalk. Anaheim GardenWalk has also gained the reputation as a "haven for artists" with its interchanging art murals painted or designed by local artists which allows for exposure on
36-496: The syndicated program The House of Blues Radio Hour launched in partnership with CBS Radio Hour. The show is hosted by Aykroyd, in character as Elwood Blues, and focuses on the history of blues music and the contemporary artists honoring the art form. Its final episode aired in July 2017. In 1999, House of Blues acquired Universal Concerts from Seagram . On July 5, 2006, Live Nation acquired House of Blues Entertainment and created
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