Interpol to Perform at Space15 Twenty9/7/2010 Download Related File1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Space 15 Twenty will be helping the band Interpol celebrate the release of it's self-titled fourth album, to be released on Sep. 7th, with a special outdoor performance in the parking lot from 7-8 p.m. Fans can ensure entry to the concert by pre-ordering the new album from local retailers including Urban Outfitters at Space 15 Twenty and Amoeba Records, 6400 Sunset Blvd.
Gwen Stefani's Fashion Sale at Siren Studios8/13/20106063 W. Sunset Blvd.
L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers, singer Gwen Stefani's two clothing lines, will be offered at a sample sale this Friday and Saturday at Siren Studios in the Sunset and Vine BID. For the first time ever, these lines will be made available for incredible discounts of up to 75% off! Check out the event's Facebook Page for more details and to R.S.V.P.
ArcLight Wants to Hear From You7/27/20106360 Sunset Blvd.
The ArcLight, Sunset & Vine's own state-of-the-art cinema, is creating a display of photos and quotes from fans of the theater. The project, called the Beach Cities Storyboard, will be on display during this year's holiday season. If you'd like to participate, send an e-mail to arclightmembers@gmail.com with the reasons you love ArcLight. If selected, you will need to be able to drop by July 27-28 to have your photo taken for the wall; the 50 chosen fans will receive a pair of movie passes.
Meet Hans Zimmer and be First to See Inception7/15/2010Amoeba Records, 6400 Sunset Blvd.
Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe winning composer Hans Zimmer will appear at Amoeba, signing copies of the soundtrack to "Inception," a new film by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The first 200 fans to purchase the "Inception Dream Date" fan pack (retailing at $35) will receive the CD Soundtrack, guaranteed place in line to meet Zimmer and have him sign one item, and a ticket to the midnight screening of "Inception" at The ArcLight Hollywood. For more details, visit www.amoeba.com.
Walk of Fame Celebrates 50 Years6/25/2010 One of Hollywood's most well-known attractions,
The Walk of Fame, is celebrating it's golden anniversary this year.
Many star ceremonies are planned to
celebrate the milestone, along with a public festival and a gala
celebration. To keep up-to-date with the festivities, visit the brand
new official blog at www.WalkofFame50.com.
Monthly Flea Market at Space 15 Twenty6/20/2010 Featuring vintage clothing, accessories, local designers, music, arts & crafts, and more, the Monthly Flea Market at Space 15 Twenty is held on the third Sunday of each month and is free and open to the public. Stop by 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. on June 20 to find something edgy or chic - or a little bit of both. Vendors interested in reserving a spot are invited to send an e-mail, along with sample images, to fleamarket@space15twenty.com. For more information, visit www.space15twenty.com.
Chipotle Opens at Sunset and Vine6/18/20101460 Vine Street
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the popular quick service restaurant franchise with nearly 1,000 locations nation-wide, has just opened a new location in Hollywood. Known for their large burritos made with natural ingredients, Chipotle can now be found on the ground floor of the newly renovated Sunset Vine Tower. For more information, visit www.chipotle.com.
You're Invited: A Community of Friends' 8th Annual Awards Celebration5/25/2010 Download Related File A Community of Friends invites you to join them at their 8th Annual Awards Ceremony - "Beyond Perceptions." The event will take place on Tuesday, May 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Highlands at Hollywood & Highland (6801 Hollywood Blvd.). The Hollywood Property Owners Alliance is being honored for work on behalf of the Hollywood 4WRD (4 Walls, A Roof, and a Door) coalition. For online reservations and additional event information, please visit www.acof.org. A Community of Friends' Mission is to end homelessness through the provision of quality permanent supportive housing for people with mental illness. Each year at the awards celebration, A Community of Friends strives to honor individuals and organizations that strive to raise awareness of the need to end homelessness among people with special needs.
Mother's Day at Madame Tussauds - Moms Get In Free!5/9/2010 Download Related File What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than at Hollywood's newest attraction - Madame Tussauds. With the purchase of a regularly-priced child's ticket, moms get in absolutely free! Come view and interact with the famous moms that are immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds. A Mother's Day photo op also will let moms show off their celebrity status by posing with the wax figures of some of Hollywood's favorite moms, including Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie. Madame Tussauds is located next to Grauman's Chinese Theatre at 6933 Hollywood Blvd. For more information, visit www.madametussauds.com/hollywood.
Hollywood Homeless Registry Community Brief-Back4/30/2010 Download Related File This Friday, members of the Hollywood community are invited to join Common Ground, Hollywood 4WRD (4 Walls, A Roof and A Door), City Council President Eric Garcetti, and representatives from the city and county, as we share the results of the Hollywood Homeless Registry. An action plan to target the transition of 10 of our most vulnerable neighbors from the streets into homes will be put into place immediately following. The briefing will be held inside the Brain Lobby at the Los Angeles Film School (6353 Sunset Blvd.). An RSVP to brian@hollywoodbid.org is necessary to attend. Please click on the link for more information.
You're Invited: Sunset & Vine BID Annual All Property Owners Meeting4/20/2010 Download Related File Sunset & Vine BID property owners and business representatives are invited to attend the Sunset & Vine BID Annual All Property Owners Meeting on Tuesday, April 20 from 4:15 to 6 p.m. at the Stage Cafe at Sunset Gower Studios (1438 N. Gower St.). During the meeting, attendees will receive a report on activities from the past year and goals for the year ahead. Immediately following the meeting, attendees are invited to join staff anf board members for no-host cocktails at one of the BID's newest restaurants - La Vida - which is conveniently located next door to Sunset Gower Studios at 1448 N. Gower St. An RSVP is necessary to attend to arrange for parking. Please RSVP by April 15 to Brian Barth at brian@hollywoodbid.org or 323-463-8845. Please click on the link above to review the invitation.
Healthy Kids Day @ the YMCA4/17/2010 Download Related File Join the folks at the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for "Healthy Kids Day," an outreach event designed to educate children, teens and families of the Hollywood community about the importance of healthy living and physical fitness. Each year, nearly 1,000 children, teens and their families attend this event to obtain the latest information on healthy living. At this event, and entire city block will be transformed into a free community-wide event, where a host of youth and family-oriented organizations will distribute information, provide services and offer games and prizes for attendees. "Healthy Kids Day" will be held outside the YMCA at 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. For more information, please contact Natasha Radojcic at 213-639-7549 or click on the link above.
Join NewFilmmakers LA for Screenings @ Sunset Gower Studios4/8/2010 Join NewFilmmakers LA at Sunset Gower Studios (1438 N. Gower St.) on Tuesday, April 8, as they showcase several short films to Hollywood! Admission is only $6, which includes the screening ticket. The fun (which includes a full bar with delicious samples from Fresh & Easy Market in Hollywood) starts at 5:30 p.m. There will be an after party following the screenings with music by DJ SHY and DJ DON P. Please visit www.newfilmmakersla.com for tickets, the complete schedule and more information.
Forty Deuce Fridays at Cafe Was4/2/2010 Join the folks at Ivan Kane's bohemian bistro, bar and live music venue - Cafe Was (1521 N. Vine St.) - for Forty Deuce Fridays. Held each Friday night, Forty Deuce Fridays is being touted as "the original burlesque show to which all others are compared." Seating is limited, so be sure to call 323-466-5400 for showtimes and reservations.
Back in Business: Off Vine Restaurant3/18/2010 On Thursday, March 18, Off Vine Restaurant, the gem of a restaurant at 6263 Leland Way that sustained excessive damage from an electrical fire in 2008, will reopen its doors for lunch and dinner! For reservations, please call 323-962-1900. The owners of Off Vine thank the entire Hollywood community for the love, guidance and support in this long journey. For more info on the re-opening, please visit www.offvine.com.
Briefing on Sunset Blvd. Urban Design Plan3/18/2010 Download Related File Please mark your calendars and plan on attending a public meeting to review the Sunset Boulevard/Civic Urban Design Plan. The briefing takes place on Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at 6255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 904 (corner of Sunset Boulevard & Argyle Avenue). Free parking with a CRA/LA validation is available at the Cinerama Dome Garage, and parking also is available on site for a fee. An RSVP to abecker@cra.lacity.org is appreciated, but not necessary. Light refreshments will be served. Please click on the link above to download the draft plan.
getavision+LIVESTRONG3/10/2010 Download Related File Join getavision for getavision+LIVESTRONG - a radically inclusive lgbt cancer initiative for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The inspiration takes place from 6 p.m. to midnight at the new Sunset Vine Tower (1480 Vine St.). For more information, please click on the link above.
Hike to the Hollywood Sign3/6/2010 Download Related File Join the Hollywoodland Homeowners Association on a group hike up Mt. Lee. The hike, which starts at 8 a.m., will end with a stunning behind-the-letters view of the Hollywood sign. The cost is $50, which will go to My Friend's Place - a non-profit resource center in Hollywood that benefits the needs of Hollywood's homeless youth and young families. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at www.hollywoodland.org. Please click on the link above for additional details.
Walk Survey Event2/27/2010 All members of the Sunset & Vine BID community are invited to attend a walk survey of the walking conditions in Hollywood. Beginning at 11 a.m. at the Arby's on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Tamarind Avenue, walkers will join the Hollywood Community Studio on a walk around Hollywood. Once the walk is complete, walkers will fill out a brief survey to help the HCS know more about the walking conditions in Hollywood and better advocate for walkability in the area. Don't forget to wear comfy shoes!
Social Life of Small Urban Spaces Screening2/25/2010 Download Related File Friends of the Sunset & Vine BID and the Hollywood Entertainment District are invited to attend a special screening of William Whyte's documentary, "the Social Life of Small Urban Spaces," in which Whyte explores the wondrous choreography of everyday city life. Commissioned by the Municipal Arts Society of New York in 1980, the film takes a candid, yet thoughtful look at the behavior of pedestrians and people-watchers alike, and explores the hidden dynamics of what makes a place tick. The screening will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions), which is located at 6522 Hollywood Blvd. Please refer to the attached invitation for additional details and RSVP information.
Red Cross Blood Drive2/17/2010 Download Related File Help others in need by donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Located at the Hollywood YMCA (1553 N. Schrader) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Blood Drive is open to everyone. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.redcrossblood.org. Please click on the link above to download a complete list of the YMCA's February events.
La Vida Debuts2/16/2010 Sunset Entertainment Group has done it again, this time with Mediterranean-ish La Vida. Located at 1448 N. Gower St., La Vida offers California cuisine with a splash of Spanish influence. For a casual rendezvous, opt to sit on the open-air patio. For an intimate affair, go for the two-tiered indoor lounge and dining area. For a night full of dancing, just show up a little later. The official debut isn't until Feb. 16, but you can make a reservation now at Open Table.
Alice in Chains at the Palladium2/13/2010 If grunge-ish/heavy metal music is your thing, you won't want to miss Alice in Chains at the Hollywood Palladium. On Saturday, Feb.13, Alice In Chains will rock the stage at the historic venue, located at 6215 Sunset Blvd. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at www.livenation.com.
Valentine's Pop Up Shop at Space 15 Twenty2/12/2010 Offering everything you need to get ready for cupid, the Valentine's Pop Up Shop at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.) is currently open. Featuring Valentine's sweets, jewelry, perfumes, cosmetics, bath and beauty products, lingerie, and more, why look any further to find something for your sweetie? Stop by the opening reception today, from 6 to 9 p.m. and listen to DJ sets by Pearl Harbor while you shop. For more info, visit www.space15twenty.com.
Hollywood Farmers Market2/7/2010 Buy fresh local produce, grab breakfast or lunch, and support local artisans at Los Angeles' largest farmers' market. This weekly community event is a certified open-air market that features approximately 90 farmers, 30 local artisans and 30 prepared-foods vendors who sell their own products. The market (located on Selma and Ivar Avenues from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday) also hosts street musicians and free special events for the community. For more info, please visit www.farmernet.com.
Stomp at the Pantages Theatre2/6/2010 Broadway
L.A.'s 2010 season at the Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd.) continues on Jan. 26 with "Stomp." Don't miss this explosive, provocative musical that has garnered an armful of awards. Tickets
can be purchased online at www.broadwayla.org. "Stomp" is only on stage through Feb. 7.
Bowling with the Stars2/1/2010 Download Related File Join
the Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL) for a night filled with celebrities, food, fun, and bowling at "Bowling with the Stars!" The fun takes place on Feb. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lucky Strike Lanes (6801 Hollywood Blvd.). Tickets can be purchased at www.wantickets.com or by calling 1-866-WAN-TIXX. Money raised will be used to benefit the Hollywood PAL College Scholarship Fund. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Riverdance at the Pantages Theatre1/12/2010 Broadway L.A.'s 2010 season at the Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd.) kicks off on Jan. 12 with "Riverdance." Don't miss this thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that hs tapped its way onto the world stage, thrilling millions of people around the globe. Tickets can be purchased online at www.broadwayla.org. Hurry - "Riverdance" is only on stage through Jan. 24!
Jackie Chan Unveiling at Madame Tussauds Hollywood1/11/2010 To kick off the Chinese New Year, Jackie Chan will be immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. This free public event will be held inside the Madame Tussauds courtyard (6933 Hollywood Blvd.) at 10 a.m. Don't miss your chance to see Jackie Chan in person, as he'll be on site for the unveiling!
Free E-Waste Collection Event12/26/2009 Download Related File Looking
to get rid of an old computer, printer, copier, fax machine, car
battery, cell phone or any other electronic device? Stop by Hollywood's
own Electronic Waste (E-waste) event from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the
parking lot at Blessed Sacrament Church (6636 Selma Ave.). Drop your
E-waste off to help Hollywood get rid e-waste the right way by
diverting it from landfills and sending it through the proper recycling
process. Need more information? Please click on the link above.
Cat and Fiddle Offers Complimentary Appetizers to ArcLight Moviegoers12/18/2009 In celebration of the holiday spirit, The Cat and Fiddle (6530 W. Sunset Blvd.) is offering a complimentary appetizer for all ArcLight moviegoers through Dec. 31. Bring in your ticket stub on the same day of the film and enjoy a traditional sausage roll, chicken skewers, fish tacos, and more. Patrons visiting The Cat and Fiddle from 10 to 11 p.m. can also take advantage of late-night happy hour and purchase draft beer, wine and well drinks for only $3.50. When at The Cat and Fiddle, we suggest you sit by the cozy fireplace and enjoy one of the featured holiday drinks, including a Peppermint Twist Martini, Spiced Mulled Wine and more. For more information, please visit www.thecatandfiddle.com.
