THE HIDEOUT
OFFERING GOOD MOOD, FOOD & DRINK

Serving savory comfort food with a modern twist, The Hideout, located in the Hollywood Heights Hotel, a mere stone’s throw from the Hollywood Bowl, is a chic and contemporary dining gem. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

WEEKEND BOX-OFFICE

1) The American - Focus - $12,968,000
2) Takers – Sgem - $11,450,000
3) Machete – Fox - $11,300,00
4) The Last Exorcism – LGF - $7,645,000
5) Going the Distance - WB (NL) - $6,885,000
6) The Expendables – LGF - $6,592,000
7) The Other Guys – Sony - $5,400,000
8) Eat Pray Love – Sony - $4,850,000
9) Inception – WB - $4,530,000
10) Nanny McPhee Returns - Uni. - $3,575,000

THE TILLMAN STORY
(The Weinstein Company – 94min) Rated R
Now Playing at the Landmark in West L.A.

People react to crisis in all kinds of different ways, and back in 2002, amidst the fresh wounds and confusion post 9/11, the NFL’s Pat Tillman stunned everyone when he put his career aside to join the Army and become a Ranger. Now a new documentary examines the shady and controversial way he died and how the military tried to cover up the truth to make him an enlistment poster boy. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

FILMMAKER AMIR BAR-LEV SHEDS LIGHT
ON THE PAT TILLMAN STORY

Back in 2002, amidst the fresh wounds and confusion post 9/11, professional football player Pat Tillman stunned the nation when he gave up his career and lofty guaranteed contract to join the Army and become a Ranger, instantly becoming a symbol of patriotic fervor and unflinching duty. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

WHITE WEDDING
(Mitropoulos Films – 93min) Not Rated
Now Playing At Nuart Theatre

Set against South Africa’s beautifully varied landscapes, White Wedding is a lighthearted, feel-good comedy about a couple’s attempt to make it to the altar on time for their picture-perfect white wedding. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

FUNERAL PARTY LAUNCHES EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT IN SEPTEMBER
RESIDENCY AT BOOTLEG THEATRE

Local heroes Funeral Party will be taking up shop at the Bootleg Theatre every Tuesday night throughout the month of September. There’s a lot of buzz on these guys so make sure to catch ‘em now so you can say you saw them ‘when.’ (Story continued click on picture above)

 

ACCOMPLICE HOLLYWOOD
A MYSTERY SCAVENGER HUNT WITH FEET

Love a good mystery? If you’re a who-done-it fan then you have to checkout Accomplice Hollywood, part game, part theater, part city tour. Using the sprawling backdrop of Hollywood as its stage, and utilizing elements of improv theater and scavenger hunt, Accomplice will make you laugh, think and experience the city in a whole new way. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

HOLLYWOOD ICONIC ACTION PROPS TO BE AUCTIONED
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Ever want to get your hands on some honest-to-goodness Hollywood movie props? Well now is your chance when Premiere Props hosts its LIVE September Auction Extravaganza, featuring over 750 movie props and costumes from Hollywood’s iconic action films used by today’s hottest stars. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL WRAP-UP
THOUSANDS CONVERGE ON SUNSET STRIP FOR STREET FEST

For the third year in a row, the Sunset Strip Music Festival celebrated the vibrant local music scene with an oversized party and a nod to the city’s decadent glory days. Last year the powers-that-be honored rock icon Ozzy Osbourne but this time around they really got things right by honoring former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

HATCHET II SLASHES TIES WITH MPAA;
FILM TO BE RELEASED UNRATED NATIONWIDE OCTOBER 1ST

Kicking off the Halloween horror movie onslaught, filmmaker Adam Green’s Hatchet II will slice & dice its way into AMC Theaters nationwide on October 1 unrated, the widest release of any unrated film in more than 25 years. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

LE SALON DE MUSIQUES’ SUNDAY CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
OFFERS A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO THE GENRE
WITH ITS “NO WALLS” APPROACH AND THE INTERMINGLING
 OF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCE

Fans of chamber music rejoice, as well as anyone looking to ‘class’ up their evenings as the Le Salon de Musiques, a series of 8 downtown rooftop concerts begins October 17. All performances will be followed by lively discussion, champagne and a gourmet buffet. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THE AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER UNVEILS
“HOW THE WEST WAS WORN BY…MICHAEL JACKSON”

Celebrating the western wardrobe of Michael Jackson, whose birthday was Sunday, August 29, the Autry National Center has unveiled its latest exhibit, “How The West Was Worn by…Michael Jackson,” showcasing the Western fashion worn by the self-proclaimed King of Pop. The exhibit will be on view indefinitely in the Autry’s Imagination Gallery. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

AN EVENING WITH FUNNY MAN LARRY MILLER

On September 12 Theatre 40 will present AN EVENING WITH LARRY MILLER, Master Clown of Comedy on Stage, Film and Television at the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the Beverly Hills High School Campus. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

PRIMITIVO WINE BISTRO

Located on trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice Beach, Primitivo Wine Bistro is a charming and delicious tapas and wine bar that truly must be experienced. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

LABOR DAY MINI CRUISE & BBQ

All aboard for those that want to celebrate Labor Day in style, as Monday, September 6 the 8th annual Labor Day Yacht Party Mini Cruise & BBQ will set sail from Marina Del Rey. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THEATRE 40’S THINKING MAN’S COMEDY
THE MEN OF MAH JONGG OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

SURFRIDER’S 5TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY EXPRESSION SESSION
TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 IN MALIBU

For the fifth straight year, the Surfrider Foundation will hosts its Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Expression Session as part of the Malibu Surfing Association's MSA Classic at First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu with bassist Martyn Lenoble and actress Christina Applegate hosting. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DON'T FORGET YOUR VEGGIES SAID YOUR MIND

WE MUST NEVER FORGET OUR PAST WAR HEROES

'GOING BACK TO THE STONE AGE'

BILLIONAIRE COVERT OPS

LABOR DAY GUIDE TO GRILLING, ENJOY!

 

SIMON L.A.
SOFITEL L.A.’S DINING GEM
DELIGHTS LOCALS & TRAVELERS

From celebrity chef Kerry Simon, heralded as one of “America's greatest chefs” by Rolling Stone, comes the fine SIMON L.A., housed in the 4-star Sofitel L.A. Renowned for its American influenced cuisine with a global flair, SIMON L.A. offers delectable, one-of-a-kind plates of high-end comfort food featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

SYNTH MUSIC MASTER GARY NUMAN
LAUNCHES TOUR CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS LANDMARK 1979 RECORD

Best known for his synth-fueled classic “Cars,” musician Gary Numan is celebrating the recent re-issue and 30th anniversary of his classic album The Pleasure Principle with a North America tour this fall including local shows November 3 & 4 at the El Rey. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

LAS VEGAS SUMMER TRAVEL GUIDE

Summer is here and while some may chose to dance in the street, others may opt to pack a bag and head to Las Vegas for some fun under the blazing sun. With temperatures this time of year in the triple digits don’t let that stop you as there’s plenty to do in Sin City besides battling heat stroke. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

2010 ANGEL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL
SIX EXCITING EVENTS AT SIX PRESTIGIOUS VENUES

The 2010 Angel City Jazz Festival, L.A.'s only non-commercial jazz and new-music festival, will be a weeklong celebration taking place at six venues, combining music, film, art, dance, poetry and food along with two world premieres running from October 2 – 9. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

LAKERS 2010-11 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The complete schedule for the Lakers 2010-11 regular season has been announced. Click above to see the complete schedule. The Lakers will open their season against the Houston Rockets and will play the Miami Heat on Christmas Day.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BACK2BACK NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS

 

THE BISTRO GARDEN
STUDIO CITY JEWEL OFFERS FINE AMERICAN-CONTINENTAL FARE

A wonderful little getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy Ventura Blvd, The Bistro Garden is best known for its California style Continental cuisine with signature dishes including its Lobster Bisque en Croute; Niman Ranch Double Cut Pork Chop with Whole Baked Apple filled with Cinnamon Applesauce; Scottish Smoked Salmon with Potato Pancakes; Colorado Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Thyme Jus…and of course its famous Bistro Garden Chocolate Soufflé. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

THE JESUS LIZARD/SCRATCH ACID SINGER
DAVID YOW UNVEILS FIRST COLLECTION
OF ARTWORK AT ECHO PARK’S DIY GALLERY

David Yow, legendary front man for The Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid, makes his art exhibition debut with "SOLO: the first ever one-man exhibition of paintings, collage and digital drawings by David Yow" running August 14 to September 11 at DIY Gallery in Echo Park. The opening reception for SOLO, with Yow on hand as well as a celebratory evening featuring music and drinks, is August 14 from 7pm-11pm. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

HORROR ROCKERS
ROB ZOMBIE & ALICE COOPER REUNITE
FOR THE HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY TOUR

The Gruesome Twosome of rock, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, the masters of the diabolical, are once again teaming up after their highly-successful, sold-out North American run earlier this year, for the Halloween Hootenanny Tour with a local stop September 30 at Gibson Amphitheatre. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THE 88 RELEASE NEW TRACK
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
“THEY OUGHT TO SEE YOU NOW”

 

SERGIO MENDES & FRIENDS
DELIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Famed Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes rolled into the Hollywood Bowl for a two-night festive affair over the weekend showcasing his native rhythms with dashes of jazz, pop and hip-hop. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

OohLaLA FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES
IN SEPTEMBER FOR SECOND YEAR

The French will be coming back next month for the second annual three-day OohLaLA Festival. Celebrating French chic flair, the French fest will riun September 30 thru October 2. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

ACTOR ROBERT LASARDO
RELEASES TATTOO POETRY BOOK
GET TO KNOW THE MAN BENEATH THE INK

Hollywood’s consummate villain and scene-stealing character actor, Robert LaSardo, best known for his groundbreaking work on “Nip/Tuck” as well as cult favorites like Death Race and Autopsy, has penned his first book entitled Choices: Inside Out, an in depth and intimate book of poetry and jarring images of his numerous tattoos. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

GLOW LOUNGE
OFFERING CRISP CALIFORNIA CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

With a decidedly modern approach to imaginative and classic California contemporary fare in a casual, outdoor environment, Glow Lounge, located at the Marina Del Rey Marriott, has been heralded as one of the top ten hotel lounges in the U.S. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

‘BAD DAY’ SHORT FILM TO RAISE MONEY FOR GULF COAST AID ORGANIZATIONS; MADE BY X’S EXENE CERVENKA & DIRECTOR MODI FRANK, AND STARRING DAVE ALVIN, JOHN DOE, AND
KEVIN COSTNER

 

BISTROTEK AT CUSTOM HOTEL
FIRST RATE RELAXED & CONTEMPORARY DINING

A true dining gem at the Custom Hotel located near LAX, Bistrotek offers refined and relaxed contemporary cuisine. Hip yet unassuming, the full-service American bistro serving California-fresh fare is open for breakfast and dinner and is a welcome refuge for travelers but a wonderful new dining haven for locals. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

HOLLYWOOD’S BEST KEPT SECRET TO GORGEOUS SKIN
DEBUTS AT OCEAN SPA & FITNESS

Recently named one of the “Best Hotel Spas” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Ocean Spa & Fitness proudly introduces oxygen-infused spa treatments. Favored by Madonna, Eva Longoria and Justin Timberlake, oxygen spa services are the only treatments in the world to produce immediate, medical-grade results without invasive injections or chemicals. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

BABY’S BADASS BURGERS
DELIVERING TASTY, GOURMET BURGERS ALL OVER TOWN

Now, as we find ourselves in the midst of the food truck phenomenon, where we can get just about any tasty, delectable treat served on wheels, if you’re looking for great gourmet burgers on the go, look no further than Baby’s Badass Burgers. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

GLOW LOUNGE IN MARINA DEL REY IS AIMING TO BE
THIS SUMMER’S PARTY HEADQUARTERS

Since their ain’t no party like a summer beach party, Glow Lounge at Marriott Marina Del Rey is revving up the local party scene with its new schedule. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

LILLY’S FRENCH CAFÉ & BAR
SERVING FINE FRENCH FARE FOR 10+ YEARS IN VENICE BEACH

Trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice Beach has seen many hotspots come and go; yet for the last decade, Lilly’s French Café & Bar has been a favorite among locals and anyone else who knows where to find classic French bistro cuisine. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

DJ LOCZI
FROM VEGAS TO THE SOUTHLAND, HE GETS THE PARTY GOING

Born Zach Loczi in Detroit Michigan, and raised living in Sweden, Southern California, and London, DJ Loczi has become one of the country’s most acclaimed and in-demand disc jockeys and has been taking the DJ world by storm over the past twelve years. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

HAMA SUSHI RESTAURANT
SERVING SAVORY SUSHI IN VENICE BEACH FOR OVER 30 YEARS

A Venice Beach sushi staple, Hama Sushi Restaurant opened in 1979, long before the current sushi craze ever existed. In fact, it’s one of the first authentic Japanese sushi restaurants in the country. So you know they must be doing something right to still be thriving 30 years later, especially in trendy Venice Beach. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

EXTREME BOOT CAMP
GETTING YOU FIT FROM SILVER LAKE TO WEST HOLLYWOOD

Are you looking to get fit this summer but you need some extra motivation? Look no further than Extreme Boot Camp to get you there. Wanting to try something new and take my workouts to a new level I decided to take the challenge and give their 6-week boot camp a try. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

SIX TASTE
EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH L.A. ONE NEIGHBORHOOD AT A TIME

There’s no better way to really appreciate your city than by knowing the best off-beat places to truly chow down, and Six Taste, founded a year ago this August, offers guided tours throughout Los Angeles County, including Little Tokyo, Thai Town, Arcadia, Downtown’s Financial District, and San Gabriel Valley, bringing you closer to the heart of L.A. one meal at a time. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

THE RENDEZVOUS STARRING CHERRY BOOM BOOM
BRINGING A SIZZLING & SEXY BURLESQUE/CABARET EXPERIENCE TO HOLLYWOOD ONCE A MONTH

Described as “hotter than tamales and sweeter than sugar” by actor Tim Robbins, also Artistic Director of The Actors’ Gang, the latest theatrical offering of fellow Actors’ Gang members Lindsley Allen and Shana Sosin entitled The Rendezvous, starring the luscious ladies of Cherry Boom Boom, will tease, titillate and redefine your idea of burlesque and cabaret. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

ZINC AT MANHATTAN BEACH’S SHADE HOTEL
READY. SET. LUNCH.

Amidst the hustle & bustle of the daily L.A. rat race, some people are lucky enough to do two-hour power lunches while the rest of us have to grab-n-go in less than 60 minutes. Well, now Zinc at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach has flipped the script thanks to its innovative Ready. Set. Lunch. offering 4 items in 45 minutes for $15. Casual lunch never seemed to so good. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

PEACE MONUMENT HONORING JOHN LENNON
TO BE GIFTED TO THE BEATLES STORY
AND THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL

California-based organization Global Peace Initiative has commissioned American art sensation, 19-year-old Lauren Voiers to create a monument to world icon John Lennon and his message of peace. (Story continued click on picture above)

Celebrity chef Susan Feniger has outdone herself with her latest restaurant, STREET, that recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. (Review continued click on picture above)

 

DRUNK TALK
GOOD TIMES ABOUND WHEN COMEDY & BOOZE MIX
SUNDAY NIGHTS AT DRAGONFLY

In bar terms, Drunk Talk is a shot of borderline improvised theatre, mixed with a live crowd that becomes part of the story, add booze, including a free shot on the house for all audience members, and you have the makings of a satisfying Sunday night at The Dragonfly in Hollywood. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

CELEBRITY CHEF SUSAN FENIGER
HAS BEEN AN L.A. CULINARY FIXTURE & ICON FOR 30 YEARS DELIVERING GROUNDBREAKING FARE AT
BORDER GRILL, CIUDAD, AND NOW STREET

An award-winning American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality considered a leading authority on Latin cuisine in the United States, Susan Feniger has been a fixture and icon on the Los Angeles culinary landscape for 30 years. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

MARTIAL ARTS PRIVATE CLASS SPECIAL

 

INDULGE IN A BOTTOMLESS LIQUID BRUNCH
AT HIGH AT HOTEL ERWIN

Nothing says lazy summer days like a bottomless liquid brunch of Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and/or Beer while looking out to the priceless Southern California coastline. Situated atop the Hotel Erwin overlooking the Pacific Ocean, High Lounge is an open-air, chill spot where the nightly sunset is the main event. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

 

TRAINER NICKY HOLENDER
MAKING CELEBRITIES, CEO’S & AVERAGE JOE’S FIT

Trainer Nicky Holender, a former professional soccer player including a stint with the Los Angeles Galaxy, is making a name for himself around town as the ‘in demand’ personal/fitness trainer catering to an elite clientele of celebrity and professional athletes. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

BARNSDALL PARK & HOLLYHOCK HOUSE
OFFER L.A. HISTORY AND A QUIET, WELCOME GETAWAY…
AND WINE TASTING FRIDAYS!
(Story continued click on picture above)

 

HIROSHIGE: VISIONS OF JAPAN OPENS AT
NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
EXHIBIT OF NEARLY 200 PRINTS ON DISPLAY UNTIL JANUARY 17, 2011

The works of one of Japan’s most celebrated and prolific artists, Utagawa Hiroshige, are now on display at the Norton Simon Museum through January 17, 2011. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THE BEVERLY HILLS FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL
IS LOOKING FOR ENTRIES TO FEST RUNNING OCTOBER 21-24
(Story continued click on picture above)

HOUR HAPPY PLACE

Our good pals at Hour Happy Place have just launched a virtual watering hole where you can review and rate your happy hour experiences as well as discover new happy hour places to visit. Lookout for some pretty amazing events we’ll be putting together, including an upcoming good, old fashion pub-crawl.

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT
HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER
7TH ANNUAL SUMMER WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT CONCERT SERIES
(Story continued click on picture above)

 

BOGIES BAR & LOUNGE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE’S PARTY HEADQUARTERS
OFFERS DELECTABLE DINING & DECADENT DIVERSION
(Review continued click on picture above)

BJORN BAILLIE
FORMER LA ROCCA SINGER NOW SOLO STILL DELIVERING THE BEST AMERICANA ROCK THIS SIDE OF E STREET

Singer/songwriter Bjorn Baillie originally made a name for himself as the singer of La Rocca, the best Los Angeles (by way of Dublin) band in recent memory. Now based in London (“a great city to see music but awful place to be involved,” the singer explains), Baillie is still crafting some of the best and honest new music around. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THE YARD
SANTA MONICA GASTROPUB THAT GOES THE DISTANCE
(Review continued click on picture above)

AM AND HIS COOL, LOUNGEY VIBE

Loungey, electro-pop singer AM is a fan of retro, from the films he watches to the music he listens to, to the clothes we wears and the art he creates. “I don’t want to say that I’m living in the past but I kind of am,” he says with a laugh.” (Story continued click on picture above)

 

 

DJ VICE
FROM L.A. TO LAS VEGAS TO OVERSEAS
HE GETS THE PARTY GOING

The resident Saturday night DJ at Las Vegas’ it club Tao, DJ Vice is one of the country’s premier DJs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he’s gone from DJing school dances to a stint on Power 106 FM before conquering Vegas and becoming in demand all over the world. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

THE HOLLYWOOD CORNER
BREAKFAST HOT SPOT THAT HITS THE SPOT
(Review continued click on picture above)

 

SANTANA RODRIGUEZ
FROM SMALL TOWN GIRL TO LATINA STAR ON THE RISE
(Story continued click on picture above)

L.A. LIVE YARD HOUSE OFFERING QUALITY
COMFORT FOOD TO START YOUR DOWNTOWN EVENING
(Review continued click on picture above)

 

 

 

 

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