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Barnsdall Art Park’s Champagne And Croquet Spring Fundraiser

April 20, 2015 — Leave a comment

Swing into the summer season and get competitive (or just relax) on the lush west lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park’s Champagne and Croquet Spring Fundraiser. All Angelenos including kids are invited to this semiannual fundraiser. No experience or formal dress is required! Grammy-nominated band The California Feetwarmers and DJ Ed Mattiuzzi will provide entertainment.

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Enjoy a 3-flight sparkling wine tasting by famed Silverlake Wine and croquet games for your enjoyment brought to you by the Pasadena Croquet Association. Local gourmet cheese purveyor Say Cheese will be offering guest an array of picnic baskets, available for pre-order. Oyster lovers are also in luck with the renowned Oyster Gourmet bringing its refreshing and flavorful selection of the delicious mollusk to the Park. Brunch will be available from food trucks, Postcards Caribbean and Coolhaus, and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and blanket.

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WHAT: Barnsdall Art Park’s Champagne And Croquet Spring fundraiser
WHEN: May 3, 2015 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Barnsdall Art Park | 4800 Hollywood Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90027

Details:

  • Tickets: are $40 for adults and $5 for kids (3+), with a members discount at $25

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The Chestnut Club

January 9, 2015 — Leave a comment

The Chestnut Club is a modern cocktail bar by the hospitality team of Mario Guddemi, Sal Aurora, Pablo Moix & Steve Livigni (Black Market Liquor Bar, Scopa Italian Roots). The inviting and intimate space offers a number of seating options ranging from high tops, long leather banquettes, 4-12 person Chesterfield booths and an intimate private room that seats up to 15 guests.

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The beverage program created by Pablo Moix features classically inspired cocktails ranging from the fresh and aromatic Spanish style gin & tonics to the masculine, spirit forward El Camino and Bullocks Wilshire. The spirit selection is perhaps the most extensive in Southern California, offering over 400 uniquely chosen spirits, liqueurs and fortified wines.

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WHAT: The Chestnut Club
WHEN: Open daily at 5:00 pm
WHERE: 1348 14th Street | Santa Monica, CA 90405

DETAILS: 

  • Dress Code: They ask that guests please refrain from wearing flip flops, shorts (gentlemen), and baseball caps 

CONTACT INFO: (310) 393-1348 | raul@thechestnutclubsm.com

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New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!

December 17, 2014 — Leave a comment

Cucina Rustica in the heart of downtown Los Angeles presents a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! Featuring 5 piece Jazz band Curtis Parry and the Jazz Cartel performing during dinner followed by LA’s Hottest Folk Rock band Will and the Wont’s.

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A Four Course Dinner is available with choices of Ribeye, Baked Sea bass, or Salmon. Unlimited red and White wine will be served and is included with dinner. After dinner begins the open bar from 10:00 pm- 2:00 am.

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All tables will be held for the entire evening. Upstairs will be kept open for people to go back and forth from the bar to their table, servers will be circulating and giving out refreshments. Contact Cucina Rustica today to book your ticket to the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!

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WHAT: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! 
WHEN: December 31, 2014 | 8:00 pm
WHERE: Cucina Rustica and The Basement Bar | 888 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90017

DETAILS:

  • Tickets: $75 – $150 
  • Complementary valet parking 
  • Professional photographer onsite (pictures will be posted and links will be given to download for free)

CONTACT INFO: Restaurant (213) 988-8880 | Manager (818) 922-4346

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Taste Of Italy

September 19, 2014 — Leave a comment

The sixth-annual Taste of Italy, a cultural-gastronomic event to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), will take place in downtown Los Angeles. Taste of Italy showcases over fifty of the region’s best restaurants and Italian and California-Italian wineries, as well as music entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and celebrity appearances.

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Participating restaurants will include: Valentino, Drago Centro, Locanda Del Lago, Il Fornaio, GROM, and Celestino. Approximately 100 world-class wines will be served by participants such as Casa Torelli, Le Vigne, Mazzocco, Ventura Limoncello, and more. For a complete list of participants visit click here. The Cooking Demo stage will feature master chef Nico Chessa of Valentino and DeStefano Cheese, among others.

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Taste of Italy’s entertainment lineup includes the female retro vocalist trio Swing Dolls, performances by LA Opera, and the sultry sounds of Frank Sinatra by Nick D’Egidio. La Dolce Vita will entertain with the most popular Italian pop songs, while the Lorenzo Grassi Group will showcase modern Italian jazz.

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WHAT: Taste Of Italy 
WHEN: October 11, 2014 | 5:00 – 10:00 pm 
WHERE: 424 North Main Street | Los Angeles, CA 90012

DETAILS:

  • Tickets: General Admission Child $25 | General Admission Adult $55 (6 food + 6 wine food tastings) | $125 Premiere (8 food + 8 wine tastings VIP bag, and red carpet entrance) 

CONTACT INFO: (213) 485-8432

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Free Jazz Concert Series At Hollywood & Highland

June 23, 2014 — 2 Comments

Free Jazz Concert Series at Hollywood & Highland kicks off on July 1st with jazz great, Pete Escovedo. With sponsorship by kjazz 88.1 FM, fine wines by Stella Rosa, and food by Wolfgang Puck Catering, the Wine & Jazz Concert Series will take place every Tuesday evening in the Central Courtyard (2nd Level).

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Each of the five weeks features a popular act, closing with legendary Latin jazz artist Pancho Sanchez on July 29th. Since the series’ inception, Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood’s prominent retail and entertainment epicenter and kjazz 88.1 FM have raised nearly $350,000 for Project Angel Food.

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Attendees can complement their visit with premier shopping at over 70 brand-name retailers as well as the destination’s distinctive dining and nightlife offerings. With a parking fee of only $2 for two hours with validation, H&H visitors can choose from a variety of selections including The Grill on Hollywood, Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hard Rock Cafe, Lucky Strike Lanes, and Ohm.

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WHAT: Free Jazz Concert Series At Hollywood & Highland
WHEN: Every Tuesday evening from July 1 – July 29, 2014 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Hollywood & Highland | 6800 Hollywood Boulevard | Los Angeles, CA 90028    

DETAILS:

  • The entertainment is FREE
  • Wine tasting and light appetizers are $10

CONTACT INFO: (323) 467-6412

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