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March 2010

Construction Update: March 30-April 5

Construction Update: March 30-April 5

Business as usual continues on The Sunset Strip while we continue the "beautification project," wrapping up Phase I and prepping Phase II of the construction. All businesses are open during their normal hours, and we encourage you to support your local businesses during construction. 

This week  traffic striping will continue to be installed on the recently paved area between Harper Avenue and Alta Loma Road. The work will be done at night since it needs to be done when traffic volumes are light. They will work only Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. With rain predicted Wednesday night and Thursday, they may continue work Monday and Tuesday night of next week. 

Springtime On The Strip

Springtime On The Strip

It is difficult to tell in L.A., but spring is officially here. Yes, we still have mild temperatures, just as many flowers and enough sun to make the rest of the country bitter with envy, but there’s a little something extra special in the air this time of year.
To celebrate the changing season, businesses on The Sunset Strip are offering seasonal menus, new drinks, holiday brunches and events that focus on the fresh perspective spring — and ping pong tournaments — can bring. 
 
SPRING DRINK SPECIALS
Cabo Cantina
8301 Sunset Blvd. | www.thecabocantina.com
Cabo Cantina offers two new spring-inspired beverages. Sit in the sun and sip their new Peach Tea or Sweet Tea Vodka, priced at a very pocket-friendly $9.95 per pitcher. Cabo will also offer bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys for only $9.95 until 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday.

Slash Named 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival Honoree

Slash Named 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival Honoree

Break out the guitars, everyone! Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) organizers announced today that legendary guitarist Slash will be honored at the third annual event, which is taking place August 26, 27 and 28 in West Hollywood. SSMF will celebrate Slash, who is synonymous with The Sunset Strip, for his contributions to the history of The Strip as well as the music industry.

The August 26 tribute event at the House of Blues Sunset Strip kicks off the three-day music fest and includes words from friends close to Slash as well as a music performance in his honor. Adding to the celebration, the City of West Hollywood will declare August 26, 2010, “Slash Day.”

WeHo Gets Arty

WeHo Gets Arty

This weekend our fashionable neighbor, The Avenues of Art & Design, hosts the 13th annual Art & Design Walk on Melrose Avenue, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard. Designers, foodies, fashionistas and art enthusiasts will gather on The Avenues – West Hollywood’s exclusive collection of more than 300 high-end interior design showrooms, galleries and boutiques on – on March 26 and 27 for gallery shows, special receptions, food and entertainment.

Some events of note include: The Dr Seuss party at Alpha featuring organic sandwiches from the Nut + Jam Man Truck; Coco de Mer’s Mad Hatter’s Tease Party with burlesque performances, cupcakes and champagne; an Etiquette Arts Class at Robert Kuo with reception featuring prosecco and desserts; and concert pianists at Steinway Piano Gallery.

Tweetcrawl 4: Eggstravaganza Set For April 3!

Tweetcrawl 4: Eggstravaganza Set For April 3!

Spring – and pollen — is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a Sunset Strip Tweetcrawl! The fourth edition of this walkable, drinkable social-media enhanced tour of The Strip is set for Saturday, April 3, and is kicking off earlier in the day, at 3 p.m., to ensure an action-packed day of memorable fun.
 
Tweetcrawl 4: Eggstravaganza features stops at The Standard, The Comedy Store, LIVE! On Sunset, Book Soup, Citysearch LA, Viper Room and The Roxy Theatre with drink specials, a ping pong competition and an egg hunt along the way with special prizes from participating venues and 98.7 LA. The Tweetcrawl is open to guests ages 21 and older, and you must follow the online tweets for prizes and free access to the venues.

The game plan includes:
 

The Strip Goes Green

The Strip Goes Green

Fearless reporter Brent X Mendoza was on the scene this St. Patrick’s day to capture the festivities, the green and the $25 shamrock tattoos.

Let The Madness Begin!

Let The Madness Begin!

Looking for a place to catch the games while questioning your bracket choices? We’ve got your guide here!
 
The place: Borracho Cantina
The screens: 10 big screen TVs
The perks: Multiple screens for the games and multiple happy hours: 3-6  p.m. and 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. featuring half-priced food and $5 margaritas and well drinks.
www.borrachocantina.com
 
The place: Cabo Cantina
The screens: Multiple HD flat screen TVs
The perks: Laidback and fun. Two-for-one priced happy hour from 4-8 p.m.
www.thecabocantina.com
 

Faces Of The Sunset Strip: Mark Mahoney, Shamrock Social Club

Faces Of The Sunset Strip: Mark Mahoney, Shamrock Social Club

As far as tattoo artists go, there are not a lot of household names. However, over the past 30 years, Mark Mahoney, owner of Shamrock Social Club, has built a reputation as one of the best artists not only in L.A., but the world. Without the aid of any pandering reality show, Mahoney is revered by clients and peers for his old school tattoo values and a tradition of letting his work speak for itself. With Shamrock’s yearly St. Patrick’s Day Bash taking place tonight at The Roxy Theatre, get to know this pillar of The Sunset Strip a little better…
 
How long have you been a tattoo artist?
I’ve been tattooing for 32 or 33 years now.  I started full time in 1977. I first started in Boston, then went to New York and came out here in 1980. 
 
How did you get started tattooing?

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