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August 14, 2023 • Estimated time reading vibes without HOV Lanes: 13 minutes
Weather Report ⛱️ |  August 14th, 2023 |
monday.
on this day in history:
📆 August 14th
🤘 1976: The Ramones, an influential punk rock band, played their first West Coast show at the famous Whisky a Go Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. This event marked an important moment in the history of punk music in the city.
🔌 2003: A massive power outage affected parts of the United States and Canada, including Los Angeles. While the city was not as severely affected as some other regions, this event disrupted daily life for many residents.
⚾️ 2009: The historic Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim played their 6,000th game since the franchise's inception in 1961. This milestone highlighted the team's long history in the city.
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Our area has been experiencing recent growth within the tech realm, often being referred to as ‘Silicon Beach,’ with more tech companies and startups establishing their presence within our city.
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🎒 New school year vibes: Four of our areas biggest school districts, and the nation’s second biggest district in that of LAUSD, are heading back-to-school today. Not only will our youngsters dive into new chapters, but so will those that love them as we adjust our schedules, meet new teachers, and prepare for a great school year. Let’s take a look at how we can all capitalize on this 2023 - 2024 school year:
📆 School calendars: With over a thousand K-12 schools, spread out amongst nine school districts, it’s hard to keep up with all the schools within our area. Here is a master calendar overview for each LA school district to keep us organized
💪 Back-to-school night: It’s always important to attend our children’s back to school night as this helps both parents/guardians understand not only expectations, but resources to have a great school year. And there are seven other reasons…
🍎 The munchies for school snacks: We know, everybody is crunched for time in this modern age. Here are some easy, but nutritional, snacks that every taste bud can enjoy
😋 The school-stomach growl for dinner: Here are great dishes to make things feel at home after school, even when we don’t have the luxury of a sit-down dinner
🛝 After school programs available: LA is home to various options for after school both in-person and online, that are quite feasible for any, or no, budget
🏀 Pau Gasol inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame, pays tribute to Kobe: Pau Galson was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. In his induction speech, Gasol fondly recalled his Lakers journey's beginning when Bryant, upon Gasol's arrival, emphasized their shared championship goal in a straightforward, no-nonsense exchange. A powerful memory that encapsulates their shared commitment to success
⛈️ Thunderstorms and showers throughout week: We are expected to feel heavy rains and hear the loud sounds of thunder throughout the week. This weather alert is breaking. Garrett’s Mom will have a more concrete weather forecast tomorrow
⚾️ Dodgers sweep Rockies for eight consecutive win: Julio Urías had an exceptional performance, with a career high twelve strikeouts, while Miguel Rojas homered and had four runs
🎤 Tonight at the Improv! 8:00PM | 💰️ $22 |📍Hollywood Improv | ft. Tim Dillon, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Millhouse, Jay Pharoah, Jessimae Peluso, Jordan Jensen, and more TBA! | Find out more
🎸 Tegan and Sara 8:00PM | 💰️ $66 |📍The Bellwether | Tegan and Sara are a Canadian musical duo consisting of twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin. They are renowned for their distinct pop-rock sound, emotive songwriting, and harmonious vocals | Find out more
💯 Sandlot - outdoor movie WEDNESDAY, 7:15PM | 💰️ $19.50 + |📍Rooftop Cinema Club: Arts District | Enjoy the ultimate open-air cinema experience in the heart of the Arts District, Los Angeles. With skyline views from a 5th floor terrace at ROW DTLA, this is the perfect place for watching Sandlot | Find out more
🦖 Dinosaur Improv AUG. 25TH, 8:00PM | 💰️ $35 |📍Largo at the Coronet | With Paul Scheer, Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Rob Huebel, Seth Morris, Jason Mantzoukas, Rob Riggle, and very special guests! (Rescheduled from July 15th) | Find out more
🪕 John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic SEPT. 7TH | 💰️ $35 + |📍Largo at the Coronet | Please join John C. Reilly for an evening of love, longing and song accompanied by the sweet sounds of a crackerjack band including Gabe Witcher, Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg and Charles De Castro. Come alone, with a love or with a love to be but please do come and share some magic with ole Mister Cellophane himself. | Find out more
🎉 Free Things To Do For The Next 40 Days in L.A: another gem from the folks over at We Like L.A.
🎵 Eight Places to Enjoy Live Summer Music GUIDE from the team over at Locale Magazine
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🏵️ Discover Ubuntu, LA’s newest vegan haven: Experience the allure of Ubuntu, the latest vegan sensation on Melrose Avenue near Gardner Street. Crafted by Chef Shenarri ‘Greens’ Freeman, a James Beard Award semifinalist, Ubuntu offers an African-inspired, plant-based menu. We can all immerse ourselves in a vibrant atmosphere adorned with turquoise-painted metal ceilings, Afro/Caribbean melodies, and richly colored drapes, setting it apart from any LA eatery
🥑 Sixteen best new restaurants in LA: Timeout recently provided their list with sixteen of the newest, and best, restaurants to eat in our area right now. At number one on Timeout’s list: South Bay’s Sushi Sonagi, followed by Perilla LA
🎉 Over fifty new menu items for LA’s best: The folks over at Modern Luxury Angeleno have curated a slick list that includes over fifty well-known restaurants and their respective new summer menu offerings. Be sure to check them out as fall is right around the corner
🍨 A November sweet tooth craving: Nobibi, the LA dessert haven with enchanting treats, is expanding across Southern California following a partnership with OneV Capital. The brand’s growth already includes the Claremont location, with an announcement of a new location near Cal Poly Pomona for the upcoming fall
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🎄 ANNOUNCED: Beverly Hills’ Holiday Lighting: November 16th will kickoff Beverly Hills’ annual Holiday Lighting, the City of Beverly Hills announced. This year’s theme is, ‘Up, Up, and Away,’ which promises live music, a dazzling fireworks display, elaborate decorations, food trucks, a wine garden, stilt walkers, and more all along Rodeo Drive.
🏆️ The Emmy Awards rescheduled for 2024: The 2023 Emmy Awards are making a stylish entrance in 2024, landing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15th. After the actor and writer strikes caused a scheduling shuffle, the awards ceremony, usually held in September, decided to kick off the year in the spotlight instead. The ceremony will take place in LA at Peacock Theatre
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👞 Snoop Dogg designs for Skechers: Snoop Dogg has teamed up with Skechers for a stylish collaboration. The Snoop Dogg x Skechers Collection, launched on August 1st, features a mix of ‘OG’ and remixed designs, embodying Snoop's iconic style with his name on each shoe. The collection offers slip-ins and lace-up sneakers priced from $100 to $125, catering to sizes 3.5 to 14
💰️ Big-business once shunned working with hip-hop: Hip-hop's evolution from its humble beginnings in the Bronx, growth in LA, to its current cultural influence is a remarkable journey. Initially born as an outlet from urban adversity, it has grown into a powerful force that extends beyond music. From Pharrell Williams' creative director role at Louis Vuitton to brands like Beats by Dr. Dre and Sean John, hip-hop has infiltrated fashion, lifestyle, and more.
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🧹 LA gets electric with street-cleaning vehicle: Los Angeles took a green stride towards its clean energy target on August 10, revealing its inaugural all-electric street sweeper. Costing around $800,000, the electric sweeper comes at a higher price tag than its gas-fueled counterpart but promises fuel savings and reduced maintenance expenses. It’s the nation’s first electric street-cleaning vehicle.
🏨 City Council to vote for a second time on Bulgari Resort Los Angeles: A vote from City Council on Wednesday will determine the fate of the Bulgari Resort, an upscale-hotel planned for development on thirty three acres of property. The vote comes after debates and the impacts it could make geographically for the Santa Monica Mountains
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🎵 PLANNED - Echelon Studios at former Sears site: Bardas Investment Group and Bain Capital Real Estate are making strides toward transforming the former Sears site in Hollywood. The proposed Echelon Studios project, endorsed by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission on August 10, is set to reshape the area with:
Approximately 110,000 square feet of production studios and support spaces.
Over 388,000 square feet of office space.
More than 12,300 square feet of ground-floor restaurant area.
Subterranean parking for 981 vehicles.
Echelon Studios promises a dynamic addition to Hollywood's landscape, offering a new chapter in the area's rich history of entertainment and innovation
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🏈 Chargers play Truth or Dab on Hot Ones: The Los Angeles Chargers partnered with Hot Ones Host Sean Evans to ask hard-hitting football questions in the season two premiere of ‘Truth or Dab - LA Chargers Edition.’ Featured amongst the group are Chargers’ quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Easton Stick
🤝 UCLA lands 4-star wide receiver with epic commitment video: Kwazi Gilmer, a rising star of the 2024 class and a wide receiver extraordinaire, unleashed a commitment announcement that's the stuff of dreams. Picture this: a recreation of an iconic Nike commercial that once starred none other than LeBron James himself, and Gilmer took the stage with his own dazzling twist
have a great monday, la!
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