February 2010 - Page 2 of 4 - The Sunset Strip

Construction Alert: Feb. 16-21

During work hours (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), lanes will be reduced to one travel lane in the eastbound and one travel lane in the westbound direction. At the end of the day lanes will be reopened to two lanes of traffic in each direction.

This week the contractor is continuing to work on replacing damaged sidewalks, driveways, and corner ramps on both the north side and the south side of the street. Any affected driveways will be temporarily inconvenienced then steel plates installed to allow for access. Contractor to work with affected businesses prior to any driveway being worked on.

There will be some electrical work being done at the Kings Road traffic signal. No power interruptions are associated with this work.

We Get Around: Sunset Strip In The News

Living Large On The Strip [Pollstar]

Name Revealed: Trousdale Takes Over Blowfish Sushi Space [Eater LA]

Top 7 Valentine’s Day Events [ABC/Citysearch]

Courteney Cox: Boa Beautiful [The Gossip Girls]

Looking for L.A.’s hottest bars? Check your hotel first [Oyster]

(Slow) Dance The Night Away!

The countdown to the most beloved or hated holiday has begun. In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting The Sunset Strip’s many unique offerings.

Looking to return to a simpler time? Maybe one that channeled your grade school romps around the dance floor: shuffling feet, arms hung around shoulders and waists, Boyz II Men or Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares” blasting. Recapture those first pangs of love at Skybar’s “Slow Dance” Valentine’s Day party.

The party provides a much more attractive view than your school gym, and no need to spike the punch. This dance features complimentary champagne and desserts from 8 -10 p.m.

The party starts at 8 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m., or whenever your parents pick you up.

Perry Farrell, Steve Jones, Lucent Dossier Experience, Billy Corgan Hit The Roxy

Perry Farrell, Etty Farrell, Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Scott Kirkland (The Crystal Method), DJ Casper and the Lucent Dossier Experience were among the performers at The Roxy Theatre Tuesday night as powerhouse music PR firm MSO celebrated 15 years of hits, havoc and history.

More than 500 guests turned out to celebrate, including Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Gerald Casale (Devo), Clem Burke (Blondie), Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats), Joe Sib (the Wax), Miranda Lee Richards, Lili Haydn, The Veronicas (Jessica & Lisa Origliasso), Samantha Maloney (Chelsea Girls, Hole), Chuck Gil (The Tender Box), DJ Rap, French (Automatic Annie, Palmerston) and new bands After Midnight Project, Rival Sons, the Strange Familiar and Y Luv.

Other guests included film director Peter Joseph (Zeitgeist), actor Greg Evigan, and fashion designers Henry Duarte, Karen Dusenberry and Santino Rice (“Project Runway”).

West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference To Host Night Out On The Strip

Enjoy a great night out benefiting an amazing cause on Feb. 23 when the City of West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference presents The Girlfriend Party on The Sunset Strip. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. at LIVE! On Sunset. Guests are invited to eat, drink, shop and mingle and enjoy a special screening of “The Real Girl’s Guide To Everything Else.”

After the screening, guests are invited to join an after party at The Roxy Theatre at 10 p.m., which includes a showcase of amazing bands.

The event is open to the public, and a suggested $10 donation is recommended. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking.

Please RSVP to girlpartyRSVP@gmail.com

For more info about the Women’s Leadership Conference, visit www.weho.org/wlc

Breaking Out The Bubbly

The countdown to the most beloved or hated holiday has begun. In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting The Sunset Strip’s many unique offerings.

Champagne. Bubbly. Champers. Champy. Whatever you call it, t’s the drink of choice Valentine’s Day weekend. We give you the breakdown on where to go this Valentine’s Day weekend for complimentary champagne.

Restaurants offering complimentary champagne with their Valentine’s Day menus include Talesai (four-courses featuring sensual dishes for $60 per guest), Katana (five-course meal for $120 per couple), and BLT Steak (multi-course menu also includes special petit four, $70 per person).

RH at Andaz is also offering a selection of alluring champagnes, such as Philipponnat “Royale Reserve” and Roederer Estate “Rosato,” during Valentine’s weekend.

Not Your Standard Valentines

The countdown to the most beloved or hated holiday has begun. In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting The Sunset Strip’s many unique offerings.

The Standard goes above and beyond to present a Valentine’s Day that is as fun and funky as it is pocket-friendly.

Recapping The Strip

Did you miss the Roots Jam session at Key Club, Jimmy Gnecco (Ours) at On The Rox, Bruce Kulick (KISS) at Cat Club, or Justin Timberlake’s special appearance with Timbaland at House of Blues? Or maybe you were there and want to relive the magic. Either way we’ve got the recaps here.

Jimmy Gnecco On The Rox Feb. 7 [TheRoxyOnSunset]

Bruce Kulick Cat Club, Monday, Feb. 1 [Myspace/TheCatClub]

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland at House of Blues Jan. 29
[YouTube video: DefinitelySomethings]

The Roots Jam Session: Scott Storch
[YouTube video: BlackTreeMedia]

Construction Alert: Feb. 9-15

The Sunset Strip Beautification Project continues on The Strip this week. During work hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), lanes will be reduced to one travel lane in the eastbound and one travel lane in the westbound direction. At the end of the day lanes will be reopened to two lanes of traffic in each direction.

The lane closure will allow for crews to repair broken and/or damaged concrete in the roadway. This process involves excavating the damaged area, fixing/compacting the soil that is under the pavement and then repaving the damaged area.

The contractor is also continuing to work on replacing damaged sidewalks, driveways and corner ramps on both the north side and the south side of the street.

Rainy Days Are Here Again

Longing for sunnier days? Remember this is LA, the land of special effects, so even if it is dreary and pouring outdoors, you can still pretend warm spring days are here.

Trick your tastebuds into believing it’s summer with some fresh cocktails. Stop by RH at Andaz for happy hour and receive complimentary gourmet bar bites with your drink. Channel springtime with a glass of Domaine Fontsainte Rose ($12), or go tropical with the rum-based Carnival featuring Papagayo Organic white rum, white peach juice and fresh raspberries ($13).

Try the Ruby Red Sunset ($14) — Absolut ruby red vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice — or The Wimbleton, Pimm’s Cup No. 1 ($10.20) — fresh mint, cucumber and fresh lemon and lime juices served on the rocks — at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood.