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The Melrose Umbrella Co.

May 23, 2014 — Leave a comment

Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ historic Melrose shopping district, the Melrose Umbrella Co. brings the social cocktail experience back to basics, where chivalry is alive and well: a place where you are welcomed as a neighbor in an atmosphere that feels like home.

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The Melrose Umbrella Co. logo is a silhouette of then 90-year old James Melrose, which was published in an English newspaper after serving his elected position as Lord Mayor of York, England.

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The Melrose Umbrella Co. pays homage to the history of the post-prohibition era, and the rebirth of America’s culinary contribution – the cocktail. The building in which the Melrose Umbrella Co. is housed was built in the midst of the excitement of the demise of prohibition, after the 18th amendment was lifted via ratification of the 21st amendment. Making it the only instance in U.S. history that a constitutional amendment was retracted.

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The iconic image that marked this momentous celebration was an umbrella with raindrops falling from the inside representing the promise of, Many Wet Days To Come…

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WHAT: The Melrose Umbrella Co. 
WHEN: Sunday – Wednesday 4:00 – 11:00 pm | Thursday – Saturday 4:00 pm – 2:00 am
WHERE: 7465 Melrose Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90036

CONTACT INFO: (323) 951-0709

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The Los Angeles Beer Festival

March 27, 2013 — 1 Comment

The 5th Annual Los Angeles Beer Festival, brought to you by Drink Eat Play, returns for another day filled with beer, food, and music. The event will feature dozens of international and domestic beers, LA’s most popular food trucks, and two great bands.

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Entertainment

Metal Shop: A funny Spinal Tap type parody on the 80s and early 90s hair band era. Group covers material by Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Quiet Riot, Poison, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and many more.

Howl at the Moon: Known as the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano show.

Black Crystal Wolf Kids: The world’s first indie-rock tribute band, paying costumed, audience-participation-friendly homage to the best Coachella-friendly music of both right now (MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix) and indie-rock’s storied past (The Pixies and Pavement).

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Tickets include unlimited beer and parking, food is sold separately. There are three free lots, one on Gower north of Melrose, and two on Van Ness north of Melrose. There will be an after party at Wirtshaus, show your wristband and get a free Bavarian pretzel!

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WHAT: The Los Angeles Beer Festival 
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2013 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Paramount Studios | 5555 Melrose Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90038

DETAILS: 

  • 21 and over
  • Tickets: $40 per person, not sold at the door
  • There is a designated driver rate of $15, ticket sold at the door (cash only) 

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