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Gibson GuitarTown Charity Auction Raises $52,280 For Art And Music Education In L.A. Public Schools

Gibson GuitarTown Charity Auction Raises $52,280 For Art And Music Education In L.A. Public Schools

Local business owners, art aficionados and music fans raised $52,280 to support arts and music education initiatives in Los Angeles as part of the Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip charity auction held Feb. 22 at Bonhams. The proceeds will directly benefit the Los Angeles Fund for Public Education’s “Arts Matter” campaign, which supports art and music education in L.A. public schools.

The charity auction featured 18 10-foot tall art guitars created by artists including Shepard Fairey, RISK and John Kosh, with works celebrating a range of influential Sunset Strip musicians, including Stevie Nicks, The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, Jane’s Addiction and Van Halen. The collection of guitars previously lined the famed 1.6-mile Sunset Strip for a year, providing a public art walking tour of the boulevard.

Behind The Lens: GuitarTown 2012 Charity Auction

Behind The Lens: GuitarTown 2012 Charity Auction

When the two realms of art and music collide, they create the axis of awesome. Once again this year Gibson Guitar and The Sunset Strip stood in the middle of this axis when they teamed up to create Gibson GuitarTown, a public art project.

This collection featured sculptures created by notable artists such as the notorious 1980s graffiti artist RISK, John Kosh, who could arguably be the fifth member of the Fab Four, and the Obey Giant himself, Shepard Fairey. Some local and underground artists involved included “jock turned art kid” Ryan McCann, mosaic master Juliana Martinez and artist extraordinaire, Nic Adams. The auction took place Feb. 22 at Bonhams, a fine art auction house just a hop and a skip from The Strip.

Super Fans: Get Your Super Bowl Plans

Super Fans: Get Your Super Bowl Plans

 

Whether you are a fan of the Ravens, the 49ers, Beyonce or the French onion dip, Super Bowl Sunday is upon us. Do you have your plans? Check out the parties and drink specials taking place on The Strip:
 
 
Open Bar + Buffet at Pink Taco

GuitarTown Charity Auction Set For Feb. 22, Benefiting LA Fund’s Art & Music Education Campaign

GuitarTown Charity Auction Set For Feb. 22, Benefiting LA Fund’s Art & Music Education Campaign

 
The Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip public art project, which includes works by Shepard Fairey, RISK, John Kosh and Tristan Eaton, will end its year-long tour on Friday, February 22 when the art guitars are auctioned for charity. The gala event will take place at Bonhams in Los Angeles with all proceeds from the auction benefiting the Los Angeles Fund For Public Education's "Arts Matter" campaign, which supports art and music education in L.A. public schools. 
 

Stephen Stills Returns To The Sunset Strip!

Stephen Stills Returns To The Sunset Strip!

 
Influential musician and singer/songwriter Stephen Stills returned to his Sunset Strip roots to sign a Gibson GuitarTown art guitar celebrating the music and influence of Buffalo Springfield. Stills wrote one of the band's biggest hits, "For What It's Worth," which became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture movement and remains an important and influential song today. 
 

Culinary Adventurers Wanted! DineLA Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 21

Culinary Adventurers Wanted! DineLA Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 21

 
Good news, friends: Jan. 21 marks the return of DineLA Restaurant Week! This semi-annual event treats diners to a multi-course, pre-fixe menu at participating restaurants, giving you the opportunity to sample and enjoy restaurants throughout Los Angeles.
 
The winter edition of DineLA begins Jan. 21 and lasts until Feb. 1. The event features 10 participating restaurants on The Sunset Strip, including the critically acclaimed Night + Market and new French hotspot GORGE.
 
Participating restaurants include:

Ring In 2013 On The Sunset Strip!

Ring In 2013 On The Sunset Strip!

It's not too late to secure your New Year's Eve plans. Whether you are looking to dance, dine or laugh in 2013. Happy New Year!
 
 
MUSIC & PARTIES:
 
Champagne Wishes Party @ Skybar
Enjoy a live performance by ELEW, DJ set by Zen Freeman and open premium bar. Champagne toast at midnight. Party from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., ages 21 and older only. Tickets are $150 for non-hotel guests and $125 for hotel guests.
 

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