November 2010

November 2, 2010

The Lost Boys Ball @ House of Blues

“Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire." That’s the tagline for the film The Lost Boys, the original vampire pop culture phenomenon about two brothers who are convinced their new town is ruled by toothy, blood-thirsty villains. The film drove teens into theaters across the country during in 1987 and helped define the formative years of many socially awkward high school misfits. 

 

The Lost Boys' portrayal of adolescent rebellion (in its most carnal form) has remained relevant enough to subsequent generations that more than 20 years after the picture’s release, the cult classic can warrant an entire evening celebrating its influence, characters and music. 

 

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November 1, 2010

Sunset Strip Picks: Nov. 1-7

Keep the party going this week with a post-Halloween bash at The Standard hotel’s Purple Lounge. Monday, Nov. 1 join hipster hosts Heather Garfias and Aubrey Henderson as they celebrate the Working Class with an all night party featuring music and $5 drinks. This week features a special guest performance by Jared Mort and killer party pics by Maggie West.   Doors open at 10 p.m. Entrance is free, but please RSVP at missahhbrey@gmail.com. Your password to enter? "hardworking".  www.thestandardhotels.com/hollywood

 

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November 2, 2010

Halloween On The Sunset Strip

The gruesome, the grand, the scantily clad. They all made their way to The Sunset Strip on All Hallows’ Eve. Join us as we step back in time two days ago to relive the tricks and treats of this beloved holiday.

What’s your favorite costume?

Photos by Brent X Mendoza
 

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November 5, 2010

Vegan Beer Fest Brings 50+ Beers, Craft Breweries To The Roxy

It’s November, and you, my friend, are wearing shorts. What better way to fully indulge in this extended summer than with a beer festival? This Saturday, The Roxy Theatre grants you that wish as they partner with blog Quarry Girl and Tony’s Darts Away to serve up frosty mugs of the cool, refreshing libation all afternoon. But this isn’t your standard beer festival. Tomorrow’s event features an animal-friendly twist with vegan bands, vegan beers and vegan food trucks.

 

As for the selection, attendees can enjoy unlimited pours of more than 50 beers from craft breweries, including Stone Brewing Company, Eagle Rock Brewery, Ballast Point, Bootleggers Brewery, Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada, Strand, Ballast Point, Eel River, New Belgium, Deschutes and Firestone, among others, in The Roxy’s outdoor beer garden.

 

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November 5, 2010

Your Week In Review: The Eveleigh Opens, Soho House Launches Film Screenings, L.A. Vegan Beer Fest

Dinner Partying in a Sunset Strip Barn [Urban Daddy]

The Eveleigh Restaurant and Bar Opens [Daily Candy]

Soho House opens L.A. outpost for screenings [Variety]

Duffy Debuts New Tunes on The Sunset Strip [Hollywood Reporter]

Gym muscles in to Tower Records site [LA Times]

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November 9, 2010

Sunset Strip Picks Of The Week: Nov. 9-14

ShowlistLA presents Useless Keys, Fictionist, Twilight Sleep and Nightmare Air at the Viper Room on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Besides keeping you up to date on all the latest events, Showlist finds the time to introduce industry and laymen alike to the finest in up-and-coming talent. Come see what they’ve uncovered. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.viperroom.com

 

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November 10, 2010

Pleather, Suds, Soy Dogs: LA Vegan Beer Fest @ The Roxy

Last Saturday, Nov. 6, friends of animals and friends of delicious beer alike came together for L.A. Vegan Beer Fest at The Roxy Theatre. The unlimited pours of craft beers were flowing from breweries including Stone Brewing Company, Eagle Rock Brewery, Ballast Point, Bootleggers Brewery and Lagunitas, among others, while food vendors served up meatless, vegan versions of pub fare, including jalapeno poppers, hotdogs, nachos, burritos and chocolate cupcakes. The afternoon event also featured performances by The Paul Chesne Band, Owl Acid, Holland Greco Trio, Ease Up and The Makepeace Brothers, as well as a  private VIP tasting room located at On The Rox.

Brent X Mendoza was on hand to sample the fare and snap some photos of this amazing crowd.

 

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November 11, 2010

Lady Sinatra Vs. Volcano Dolls: It's Ladies' Night In Hades

When you think of “ladies' night,” chances are that the Viper Room is not the first place that pops into your head, which is why you can rest assured that their version of the female-friendly promotional hook is sure to have a bit more attitude than your usual pink cosmo affair. Tonight’s “Ladies' Night In Hades” features two of The Sunset Strip’s favorite bands – Lady Sinatra and Volcano Dolls – as well as twists on the traditional drink specials and, of course, free entrance for bad girls.

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November 11, 2010

Cheech & Chong To Light Up The Strip Again

Cheech & Chong are returning to The Sunset Strip on Tuesday, Nov. 16 to sign a larger-than-life art guitar created to celebrate the internationally comedy duo. The painted guitar is one of 26 10-foot replicas placed along The Strip as part of the Gibson GuitarTown public art project. The signing will take place at 2 p.m. outside of The Roxy Theatre.

 

The guitar was designed by artist Margaret Garcia to celebrate the successful careers of the duo, both on stage and off, who got their start performing in West Hollywood’s The Troubadour as well as The Roxy Theatre (which was featured in “Up In Smoke”) and The Comedy Store. Each side of the guitar is dedicated to a portrait of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. The guitar also pays tribute to The Sunset Strip’s role in developing comedy as well as music.

 

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November 12, 2010

TheSunsetStrip.com Exclusive Interview: Matt Sorum

Having shared the stage with some of the biggest bands in the world, Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) has tasted success on a grand scale more than just once. His latest project as captain of rock and roll girl group the Darling Stilettos has him on the brink of mainstream stardom once again. 

How does this in demand drummer balance his hectic schedule? Get the low down from the man himself before heading to the Viper Room on Friday, Nov. 12 for the final night of the Stilettos’ impressive residency. 

 

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