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The Sunset Strip Music Festival

July 26, 2013 — Leave a comment

The Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) is a not for profit festival created to promote, preserve, and perpetuate the legendary Sunset Strip music experience. Now in its sixth year, the festival has featured performances by established and rising artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, The Smashing Pumpkins, Slash featuring Fergie, The Offspring, Public Enemy, Bad Religion, Kid Cudi, LMFAO, Neon Trees, Matt & Kim, among many others. The festival has also raised significant charitable funds through ticket proceeds and sponsor partnerships that have benefitted music education programs, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and children’s cancer foundations.

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The festival takes over the legendary boulevard with over 50 bands! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, VIP area in The Roxy, beer garden, autograph tent, and interactive experiences all day on The Strip.

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SSMF also includes a tribute event honoring those who have made an impact on The Sunset Strip. Previous honorees have included Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri, and Elmer Valentine (2008), who were instrumental in creating the live music scene on The Strip with the creation of The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go, and Rainbow; iconic rocker Ozzy Osbourne (2009); legendary guitarist Slash (2010); bad-boys of the strip Motley Crüe (2011). This year the festival will honor Sunset Strip legends THE DOORS!
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Linkin Park will headline the festival. Also performing:

  • Wale, Awolnation, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Logic, Asher Roth, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Finch, Street Drum Corps, Warren G, Orgy, 7Lions, Hunter Valentine, Julien-K, Andy Clockwise, Egyptian Lover, Smile Empty Soul, Terraplane Sun, Stolen Babies, UpRooted,The Active Set, Sabrosa Purr, The Dreaming, Sad Robot, The Last Internationale, Battle Tapes, The Diamond Light, Girl on Fire, and Raheem Cohen.

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The first ever Sunset Strip Music Festival took place in June 2008 on The Sunset Strip. Each year the festival has continues to grow – expanding from performances in the venues to an all-day street festival featuring outdoor stages and performances from more than 70 artists in the venues.

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WHAT: The Sunset Strip Music Festival
WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 2013 |  2:00 – 11:00 pm
WHERE: Sunset Blvd. | West Hollywood, CA 90069

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The Sunset Strip Market

April 29, 2013 — Leave a comment

The Sunset Strip Market is a weekly certified farmers’ market committed to enhancing the community by providing fresh, California-grown produce and artisan goods. The goal of the Market is to create a space that encourages nearby residents, employees, farmers, and visitors to interact with each other. The Sunset Strip Market emerged from a shared vision between business owners and residents to create a community-based event that would engage residents as well as showcase The Sunset Strip.

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The Sunset Strip Market is happy to provide guests with unique food experiences. From the carefully curated certified farmers’ market to cooking demos, chef specials, and wine tastings, the market will engage your senses. The market hosts a wine and beer garden/pairing area with rotating options. The garden focuses on sustainable, organic California wineries and local breweries. Guests ages 21 and older may enjoy the garden.

The Sunset Strip Market was developed by a committee of dedicated business owners and residents. Members of the committee include Nick Mathers (owner, the Eveleigh), David Vialli (general manager, The Standard, Hollywood), Bruce Silberman (owner, Allied Parking) and Nic Adler (owner, The Roxy Theatre). Diana Rodgers, a respected leader in community farmers’ markets, curated the certified farmers and vendors. Steve Portigiani created the site map and plan.

The community spirit of the market also extends to the entertainment stage, which showcases local artists and features live music performances each week.

May 2

A special night of music programmed by Dayle Gloria.

7:00 pm: Albert Garrett & The Bad Romantics 

8:00 pm: The Last Internationale 

9:00 pm: 28 North

May 9

7:00 pm: Fire The Animal

8:00 pm: The Complex

9:00 pm: Hollywood Roses

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The Sunset Strip Market is happy to provide an enhanced farm-to-table dining experience within the outdoor space. Throughout the year, the market partners with various California wineries and breweries to showcase their product, which will be paired with market fresh food offerings. Guests ages 21 and older may enjoy tastings or pair their drink with a full meal or other fare available at the market.

If you don’t want to carry your produce with you while you shop or enjoy dinner at one of The Sunset Strip’s many establishments, then let them hold them for you. The “Veggie Valet” station is located at the info booth, near the Market’s west entrance. Suggested donation is $1 per bag. Please note that all bags must be picked up by Market closing time: 10:00 p.m. While all bags will be stored in a safe area, they are not responsible for any loss. Refrigeration is not provided.

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The market hosts various entertainment each week, from live performers to outdoor games. So bring your friends and family to this community gathering for healthy eats and refreshing drinks.

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WHAT: The Sunset Strip Market
WHEN: May – October | Thursdays 6 pm – 10 pm 
WHERE: 8755 Sunset Boulevard | West Hollywood, CA 90069

DETAILS:

  • $5 parking with validation. Click here for more details.

CONTACT INFO: (310) 659-7368 or info@thesunsetstrip.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | Yelp

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The Asics Los Angeles Marathon

March 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is more than just a race, it’s a total community effort, with support and encouragement at every turn. Register to run, come out to see the runners, or volunteer. The marathon is a great Los Angeles tradition and outdoor activity!

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Participants will run the Stadium to the Sea course; beginning at Dodger Stadium and head through Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and down to the beaches of Santa Monica.

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Runners finish with a final stretch alongside the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Throughout the course, runners will take in signature sites including El Pueblo de Los Angeles (the city’s birthplace), Los Angeles City Hall, the Capitol Records Building, the Dolby Theater (home of the Oscars), the Sunset Strip, historic Route 66, Rodeo Drive, and the Santa Monica Pier.

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As runners leave Beverly Hills and head toward Mile 18, they will be greeted by hundreds of local cheerleaders making noise to encourage runners get to the finish line of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.  Cheer Alley is the Pep-Rally of the year, and is comprised of Middle and High School cheerleaders from Southern California.

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Here’s the Official Course Map for the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. Start planning your race strategy now, and be sure to look out for landmarks along the way as you run from Stadium to the Sea!

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WHAT: The Asics Los Angeles Marathon 
WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2013
WHERE: Los Angeles 

DETAILS: Register here

CONTACT INFO: (213) 542-3000 or info@lamarathon.com 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | Yelp

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The Sunset Strip Music Festival

August 13, 2012 — Leave a comment

 


The first ever Sunset Strip Music Festival took place in June 2008 on The Sunset Strip. The festival was created by the Sunset Strip Business Association, music venues, and member businesses to promote, preserve, and perpetuate the live music scene on The Sunset Strip. Each year the festival has continued to grow – expanding from performances in the venues to an all-day street festival featuring outdoor stages and performances from more than 70 artists in the venues.

Thursday,  August 16

The SSMF kicks-off with a special event honoring Sunset Strip artists who have made an impact on the boulevard. This year SSMF celebrates the music and legacy of The Doors at the House of Blues.

The night will also feature performances in these venues:

Peter Murphy with Ours at The Roxy Theatre
Jack Russell’s Great White at the Whisky A Go-Go
Quiet Riot at the Key Club
Lady Sinatra at the Viper Room

Friday, August 17

Six legendary venues, one full night of music.

Hank III at the House of Blues
X with special guest Ray Manzarek performing “Los Angeles” at The Roxy
RZA at the Key Club
Unwritten Law and Mickey Avalon at the Viper Room
James Ingram, Teddy Campbell Band at the Whisky A Go-Go

Saturday, August 18

Street festival! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, VIP areas in The Roxy and Key Club, beer garden, autograph tent, and interactive experiences all day on The Strip.

MARILY MANSON, THE OFFSPRING, STEVE AOKI, BAD RELIGION, BLACK LABLE SOCIETY, FAR EAST MOVEMENT, DE LA SOUL, T. MILLS, DEAD SARA, THE MOWGLI’S, DAS RACIST, MATT SKIBA, WALLPAPER, STREET DRUM CORPS, THE UNTOUCHABLES, PEACETREATY, CLOCKWORK, YUNG SKEETER, FILLIGAR plus many, many more on outdoor stages and in the venues! After the outdoor stages close, enjoy access to the Dim Mak after party at The Roxy, after party at the Key Club, and Whisky A Go-Go.

Additionally, the Viper Room and House of Blues will host separate, ticketed events the night of August 18.

Watch a video on the festival here.

WHAT: The Sunset Strip Music Festival
WHERE: West Hollywood
WHEN: August 16 – 18

CONTACT INFO: (310) 659-7368 or info@thesunsetstrip.com 

DETAILS:

  • Parking: Many Sunset Strip parking operators are happy to provide set rates for SSMF attendees. Click here for more info.
  • SSMF offers three ticket options for attendees: a VIP three-day pass that allows access to all shows and venue events Aug. 16, 17 and 18, as well as VIP entrance to the Aug. 18 street festival; GA street festival ticket; and VIP street festival ticket. Click here for more info.

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The Sunset Strip Market

June 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

The Sunset Strip Market is a weekly certified farmers’ market committed to enhancing the community by providing fresh, California-grown produce and artisan goods. The goal of the Market is to create a space that encourages nearby residents, employees, farmers, and visitors to interact with each other. The Sunset Strip Market emerged from a shared vision between business owners and residents to create a community-based event that would engage residents as well as showcase The Sunset Strip.

The Sunset Strip Market was developed by a committee of dedicated business owners and residents. Members of the committee include Nick Mathers (owner, the Eveleigh), David Vialli (general manager, The Standard, Hollywood), Bruce Silberman (owner, Allied Parking) and Nic Adler (owner, The Roxy Theatre). Diana Rodgers, a respected leader in community farmers’ markets, curated the certified farmers and vendors. Steve Portigiani created the site map and plan.

If you don’t want to carry your produce with you while you shop or enjoy dinner at one of The Sunset Strip’s many establishments, then let them hold them for you. The “Veggie Valet” station is located at the info booth, near the Market’s west entrance. Suggested donation is $1 per bag. Please note that all bags must be picked up by Market closing time: 9:00 p.m. While all bags will be stored in a safe area, they are not responsible for any loss. Refrigeration is not provided.

The Sunset Strip Market is happy to provide guests with unique food experiences. From the carefully curated certified farmers’ market to cooking demos, chef specials, and wine tastings, the Market will engage your senses. The market hosts a wine and beer garden/pairing area with rotating options. The garden focuses on sustainable, organic California wineries and local breweries. Guests ages 21 and older may enjoy the garden.

The community spirit of the Market extends to a unique dining and educational experience known as the “Chef Dinner” series. Each week a local chef will create a market fresh menu item using produce and meats sourced directly from the Sunset Strip Market’s farmers. Guests may also choose to pair their meal with a wine or beer tasting from the pairing pavilion. This weeks Chef Dinner is the BLT Steak LA by executive chef Robert Liberato.

The Sunset Strip Market is happy to provide an enhanced farm-to-table dining experience within the outdoor space. Throughout the year, the Market partners with various California wineries and breweries to showcase their product, which will be paired with market fresh food offerings. Guests ages 21 and older may enjoy tastings or pair their drink with a full meal or other fare available at the Market.

The market hosts various entertainment each week, from live performers to outdoor games. So bring your friends and family to this community gathering for healthy eats and refreshing drinks.

WHAT: Sunset Strip Market
WHERE: 8755 Sunset Boulevard | West Hollywood, CA 90069
WHEN: Thursdays 5 pm – 9 pm

CONTACT INFO: (310) 659-7368 or info@thesunsetstrip.com

DETAILS:

  • $5 parking with validation. Click here for more details.

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