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Summer Fun Pops Up On The Strip

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince said it best: It’s time to sit back and unwind.
In celebration of the sunnier skies and warmer weather, The Sunset Strip is kicking off summer with two new outdoor events: ColLAboration Pop-Up Craft Beer Garden and the Sunset Strip Record Swap, hitting The Strip next weekend.
You can catch both events on Saturday, July 9, starting with the Sunset Strip Record Swap at LIVE! On Sunset, the former home of Tower Records. The event will feature more than 40 vendors and 100,000 records for your listening and DJing pleasure. Record Collector News and KLOS are partnering with the Sunset Strip Business Association to host the Record Swap, which will take place from noon until 7:00 p.m. Early bird admission is $15, or $10 with the donation of a nonperishable food item, and is free after 2 p.m.

Coney Dog Brings Detroit To The Sunset Strip

Michigan natives rejoiced on Sunday, when Coney Dog officially opened on The Sunset Strip. The lines wrapped around the block as die-hards patiently waited to taste a piece of home — coney dogs, loose burgers, pop and chili cheese fries. While some Detroit traditionalists may have bypassed the California-centric additions (veggie dogs and vegetarian chili), all were happy to have this hometown staple in Los Angeles.
In addition to the food menu, Coney Dog also boasts an extensive list of craft and local beers. And good news for late nighters: Coney Dog is open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Stop by and say hello!
www.coneydogla.com

–Photos: Brent X Mendoza

Sunset Strip Record Swap Bringing 40 Collectors To The Historic Tower Records Location!

On Saturday, July 9, the historic Tower Records location will once again be the site of a music exchange as Record Collector News, KLOS and The Sunset Strip present a record swap. The event will be held in the parking lot of LIVE! On Sunset (former Tower Records, 8801 W. Sunset Blvd.) and will host more than 40 collectors and their stock of more than 100,000 records available for purchase.
Tickets to the event are $15 for "early bird" admittance (12 p.m. – 2 p.m.), or $10 with a canned food item to be donated. Entrance is free after 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. close.
For more information about the event, call 818-308-4695.

TheSunsetStrip.com Exclusive Interview With Adam Carolla

Last week, funny man Adam Carolla stopped by Book Soup on The Sunset Strip to meet fans and sign copies of his new literary endeavor, In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks: And Other Complaints From an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy.

From extremely humble beginnings, Carolla is the definition of the classic but rarely realized Hollywood success story. Starting his career at KROQ radio in Los Angeles, then switching gears to co-host and develop “The Man Show” for Comedy Central, and recently writing and staring in the indie feature The Hammer, Carolla has more than paid his dues.

Now with his The New York Times bestselling book and a podcast that exceeds more than one million downloads per week, the sky is the limit for the guy who once dreamed of being a strip club DJ.

Snyder Adds His Stamp To Art Guitar

California artist Snyder was among those who contributed to a large art guitar sculpture celebrating street art in Los Angeles. The guitar, which will be auctioned for charity this fall, was a collaboration by more than 15 well-known artists, including Alec Monopoly, Free Humanity, Smog City, Bankrupt Slut, DeeKay, Bod Bod, 2wenty, Snyder, Gregory Siff, KH no. 7, Smear, Desire Obtain Cherish, CYRCLE. & DD$, Leba, and Homo Riot.
All artists are part of the "What Graffiti is to New York–Street Art is to Los Angeles” exhibit curated by prominent art blog Melrose & Fairfax at the Maximillian Gallery at Sunset Marquis. The guitar is on display as part of the exhibit through June 31. After the exhibit, the guitar will be moved to a public location on The Sunset Strip.

Cinco de Mayo Guide

Maybe it’s the unseasonably warm weather, but this year’s Cinco de Mayo feels extra special. Margaritas, patio drinking, metal mariachis. Sign us up!

Cinco de Awesome
The Comedy Store brings the party to “el patio” this Thursday with $2 empanadas, $3 Corona Lights, $4 shots of Cazadores tequila and $5 Cazadores margaritas. The party begins at 6 p.m. www.thecomedystore.com

Hotels, Venues Partner To Offer Sunset Strip Guests Free VIP Club Pass

Traveling to sunny Southern California this summer? Then be sure to book your hotel room on The Sunset Strip! Starting May 1, The Sunset Strip’s hotels and legendary nightlife venues are partnering to re-launch the popular VIP Club Pass, an exclusive fast-track pass to gain free entry into The Comedy Store, House of Blues Sunset Strip, Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room, Rainbow, Whisky A Go-Go and Cat Club.

Sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, The Sunset Strip VIP Club Pass gives guests of the Andaz West Hollywood, Grafton, The London West Hollywood, Mondrian, The Standard, Hollywood, Sunset Marquis or Sunset Plaza Best Western a “passport to rock,” with free, unlimited access to all the clubs for the duration of their trip (space and private events permitting).

Boxwood Café Brings The Royal Celebration To The Sunset Strip With “Royal-Tea”

While you may not be invited to the royal nuptials between Prince William and Kate, you can enjoy their favorite pastime: afternoon tea. Discuss every detail of the wedding of the century, including the most amazing fridge ever, while enjoying a selection of teas and savory and sweet tea time bites at Boxwood Café’s recently launched “Royal-tea” service.

Meals Benefiting Japan Relief This Weekend @ Night + Market

This weekend, Night + Market will offer a dining special with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders to aid the tsunami and earthquake relief in Japan. Starting tonight through Sunday, March 20, enjoy one of two takes on chicken and rice, as prepared in different regions of Thailand, each with a wine pairing.
Kao Man Gai is a Hainanese dish popular in central Thailand. It features poached chicken over rice with ginger and garlic served with a ginger and yellow bean sauce and chicken soup. It is paired with a dry Riesling from Rheingau, Germany.
The other option, Ob Gai, features the chicken on the bone, stewed in a spicy broth of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and red chile paste served with coconut sticky rice. This dish is paired with Tinto Maceracion Carbonica from the Canary Islands.

Fashionable Cocktails @ The London Bar

To celebrate LA Fashion Week, The London Bar is launching a haute cocktail menu that won’t break your fashion-forward wallet. The London After Five “wild fashion week” menu will be offered weekdays from 5-7 p.m. and features a selection of cocktails and bar bites priced at $5.

Sit back and rest your fabulously heeled feet while enjoying a Wildflower Martini (Absolut wild tea, cranberry juice, orange liquer and fresh lime juice); a Wild Vintage Mojito (Absolut wild tea, muddled mint leaves, simple syrup and fresh lime juice topped with soda water); or a refreshing Wild Fashionista (Absolut wild tea, lemon juice, simple syrup over ice).

The bar bites menu features twists on traditional bar fare, with items that include curried vegetable samosas, braised oxtail slider with pickled cucumber and fish and chips.