L.A. Greek Fest 2008 “10th Anniversary Spectacular”
Saint Sophia Cathedral Plaza Grounds
1324 South Normandie Avenue / at West Pico Boulevard
Koreatown / Los Angeles / map it
323.737.2424 / Friday, September 5 from 5-11PM; Saturday, September 6 from 1-11PM; and Sunday, September 7 from 12 noon - 10PM / Admission FREE on Friday and $5 for adults on Saturday and Sunday.
29th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival
Rainbow Lagoon
Linden Avenue / at Shoreline Drive
Long Beach / Los Angeles / map it
August 30 & 31, 2008 / tickets starting at $45
2008 US Sumo Open - 8th Annual Los Angeles Sports Arena
3939 South Figueroa Street / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Los Angeles / map it
213.747.7111 / September 6; Admission $15-$100; Doors open at 10 AM; main event at 12:30 PM, and closing ceremonies at 3 PM
Made in Culver City
Culver City Hall Courtyard
9770 Culver Boulevard / at Duquesne Avenue
Culver City / Los Angeles / map it
310.253.5716 /Admission FREE; September 6 @ 7:30 PM; Featuring MGM musical “Anchors Aweigh” starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, and “The Two Musketeers” starring Tom and Jerry
This week we shot at this really cool gallery/café called Royal/T in Culver City. The owner is a huge collector of Japanese and international art, and basically started the gallery to showcase her hundreds of pieces and bring an appreciation of the art world to Angelenos.
One of the installations was this piece called the “Porta-Party.” From the outside it looks like the typical port-a-potty, but from the inside… well, I’ll let the pic speak for itself!
Just had to add this extra pic of my co-host, Gardner Loulan, and I helping each other prep for the shoot. Now that’s teamwork… LX style!
As much as I like to work hard, I play hard too. The launch of Allison Melnick’s Apple Lounge last week was quite the event. It’s sure to take over Hyde’s place as the latest celeb hotspot with Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson and Paris Hilton already making appearances.
To add to your to do list: Make friends with Apple Lounge doorman asap!
This was taken during last weekend’s “3 Hour Tour.” Relaxed all day on
a yacht in Newport Beach soaking in the rays, drinking, eating and listening to amazing acoustic performances by singer/ songwriters like Tyler Hilton.
Not bad for a Sunday!
This week, I’m getting ready for the much-awaited opening of Allison Melnick’s Apple Lounge in West Hollywood this Thursday evening. Samantha Ronson is DJ-ing so it should be an action (and celeb) packed event.
Check back next week for my post-party thoughts…
Shira heads to The Hollywood Bowl, where Angelenos go to hear great music.
The Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue / at Pat Moore Way
Hollywood / Los Angeles / map it
323.850.2000 / website
On this episode of 5 Minutes With, Mo puts the lens on prominent rock and roll photographer Deborah Chesher, who coincidentally is also a master of word play*. The two chatted about Deborah’s new book, Everybody I Shot is Dead.
*See what we mean?
