THURSDAY

What’s ^up my online people?!? 

This is Garrett’s Mom and I am taking over the newsletter from Wyatt today, and just typing-in things for this Thursday. This might become a more permanent position for me in our online studios because I love finding things to share.

Oh, and I can include things that you share with me, and put them in this e-newsletter. Just hit the button below that reads, ‘Submit content,’ because its fun to click on things.

ON THIS DAY…

📆 August 3rd:

• 🏊️ In 1984, 17 year old Australian swimmer Jon Sieben staged a withering finish to upset hot favorite Michael Gross of West Germany in 200m butterfly at Los Angeles Olympics, world record (1:57.04)

• 🍎 In 1984, 365.7 million shares traded in NY Stock Exchange; the largest one-day volume in history at the time, partly due to a surge of interest in Apple Computer following the release of its Macintosh personal computer.

• 🤠 In 1992, Unforgiven directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman premiered in Los Angeles. Unforgiven would win four Academy Awards: Best Picture + Best Director (Eastwood), Best Supporting Actor (Hackman), and Best Film Editing (Joel Cox).

• 👸 In 2001, The Princess Diaries starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews debuted in theaters; the film was based on a novel by Meg Cabot and was set in San Francisco but filmed mostly in Los Angeles.

• 🏀 In 2010, former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal signed a two-year contract with the Boston Celtics; he later announced his retirement from basketball in 2011.

THURSDAY HEADLINES

• 💃 She’s here: And we have everything that you need to know for tonight, and for all six of Taylor’s Eras Tour shows being held at SoFi Stadium. We have the best of everything in our first ever CuratedLA Guide. This includes:

  • The best parking that we couldn’t find anywhere else.

  • Events for you and the Swiftie crew, even if you are not going in.

  • For those true fans: Swift chants to scream at SoFi.

  • And even some Taylor pop-up galleries that are ongoing.

EATS

• 🥧 LA’s Westside. LA’s best pies: The Westside is getting a sweet treat from one of LA’s best pie-makers, Nicole Rucker of Fat + Flour. She’s opening a new shop near Culver City, where we can enjoy her pies, cookies, coffee, and more. Other slices from the Westside include:

  • Winston Pies: This cozy and modern pie shop in Brentwood offers handmade artisan pies baked daily from scratch and also serve coffee + ice cream to-go with our pie

  • Zooies: This dessert shop in View Park/Windsor Hills is more than just cookies…try their lemon meringue pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, or apple cranberry pie

  • The Pie Hole: This popular pie shop has two locations on the Westside: one in Venice and one in Santa Monica. Their signature pies are Earl Grey tea pie, Mexican chocolate pie, and mac 'n cheese pot pie

• 🥊 Habit vs. In-N-Out: A Burger Battle Royale: Mashed, a website that knows a thing or two about food, has crowned Habit as the king of regional burger chains, leaving In-N-Out in the dust. They claim that Habit’s burgers are more flavorful, more consistent, and more diverse than In-N-Out’s. They also praise Habit’s menu variety, which includes sandwiches, salads, and sides that go beyond the basic fries and shakes. That’s a strong case, but we at CuratedLA are loyal to In-N-Out, and we’ll take a Double-Double over a Charburger any day. What do you think? Are you Team Habit or Team In-N-Out? Tell us in the comments below, or discuss it with your friends while you buy a Mega Millions ticket for Friday night’s drawing

• 📣 A new Mexican restaurant with a twist opens in Venice: Chef Enrique Olvera has brought his magic touch to Venice with Atla, a new restaurant in Venice that serves ‘everyday Mexican food’ with a twist. Atla is a place where we can enjoy the best of both worlds: traditional dishes and modern flavors, casual vibes and elegant presentation, cozy comfort and adventurous spirit. Whether we crave chilaquiles for breakfast, mezcal for happy hour, or a sophisticated dinner with our long-lost friends, Atla has something for us all. Don’t be fooled by the laid-back atmosphere, though. Atla is not here to make us feel stuffy. It’s here to make you feel stuffed

• 🍷 Justine’s Wine Bar opens today: Frogtown has just been served with some new fancy wine and vegan-based bites with today’s grand opening of Justine’s Wine Bar. The bar is located right next to the Just What I Kneaded vegan bakery in Frogtown. Justine’s Wine Bar has transformed their once vacant location to a now vibrant gem with pink hues, tropical murals, and prehistoric-esque lighting. The wine list features organic and vegan selections from France, Spain, Austria, and Santa Barbara, as well as four beers on tap and some wine cocktails. The food menu, created by chef Simone Schlanger, offers light fare such as nuts, olives, Impossible Meat-filled Moroccan cigars, fries with Old Bay Seasoning, personal pizzas, a seasonal salad, and a Sunday lasagna. Yum. Yum. Yum. 

EVENTS

• 🤘 Blood Red Shoes ^7:00pm | 💰️ $18 |📍The Echo | a rock duo from Brighton, England, consisting of Laura-Mary Carter on vocals and guitar and Steven Ansell on drums and vocals. Their music is influenced by punk, shoegaze, grunge, and noise pop. They are known for their energetic live shows and their DIY approach to making music. | Find out more…

•  Sofar Sounds: Silverlake ^7:30pm | 💰️ $32 |📍Secret Location | Secret Shows in living rooms and other unique spaces! Discover how Sofar Sounds is bringing magic back to live music with our unique experience. Secret, intimate gigs, all around the world. | Find out more…

• 🎸  The Jungle Giants ^8:00pm | 💰️ $22 |📍Upright Citizen Brigade | an Australian indie rock band that formed in Brisbane in 2011 with four studio albums, the latest being Love Signs in 2020. Their genre influence is pop, funk, disco, and synth-pop. The’ve got catchy melodies, energetic live performances, and creative use of instruments and effects. | Find out more…

• 🎤 Good Vibes Comedy ^8:00pm | 💰️ $10 |📍The Nitecap | a perfect workweek pick-me-up to an evening packed with hilarity and joy | Find out more…

• 🚀  A Live Presentation of 2001: Space Odyssey ^8:00pm | 💰️ $12 - $169 |📍The Hollywood Bowl | As Warner Bros. celebrates 100 years of entertaining audiences around the world, the Hollywood Bowl will add this highlight to the yearlong celebration. | Find out more…

GUIDES

• 📆 A big list of things to do this August in LA: The folks over at We Like LA have curated a list of what they believe are the best things to do during this current month of August

• 🚇️ LA, by Subway: The New York Times has an article for those Subway enthusiasts and tourists alike: How to L.A. via Subway (and hey, NYT - get your own city, eh?)

• 👧 Eleven ways for parents to summer in LA: A very helpful guide for parents, guardians, and mentors alike to take the kids out for a stroll within our community. This guide is from L.A. Parent

PARTNER WITH CURATEDLA

LOCAL

• 🐶 2023 Burbank Auction for Animals: The Volunteers of The Burbank Animal Shelter will hold its fourth annual online silent fundraiser on Friday, September 15th, from 8am to Sunday, September 17th to 6pm. Donated items for the auction thus far include: retail gift certificates, product gift baskets, restaurant gift cards, and exciting entertainment experiences. All proceeds from the auction will go to supporting the Burbank Animal Shelter

• 🎩 The best of where to play in LA, 2022: As the sun sets on the summer season, we often find ourselves trading our fun and games for work and responsibilities. But before we get back to the grind, let’s take a look at some of the most enjoyable play activities from 2022, as chosen by LA Mag

ACTIVITIES

• 🎄 Descanso Gardens: A Magical Holiday Destination: This year, Descanso Gardens brings back two of its most popular events: Carved and Enchanted Forest of Light. Both events feature dazzling light displays, interactive installations, and seasonal delights that will enchant visitors of all ages.

  • 🎃 Carved (October 6-29): is a pumpkin wonderland that showcases amazing jack-o’-lanterns, fallen tree sculptures, and whimsical creations. We can also explore the glow-in-the-dark Rhizome installation in the Rose Garden Labyrinth, admire giant carved pumpkins under the Rose Pavilion, and pay tribute to our loved ones at the Día de los Muertos ofrenda altar

  • 🕯️ Enchanted Forest of Light (November 19-January 7): is a captivating journey through stunning light displays set amidst the serene beauty of nature. This year, we can discover a new route through the Rose Garden, featuring 3-D geometric sculptures, a glowing field of meadow grass and a hanging light installation under the oaks. We can also immerse ourselves in a charming stained glass-village on the Main Lawn, with new interactive lighting options.

CITY + G’VT

• 📚️ Six awesome libraries for everybody: Whether we are night owls, a early birds, or mid-career learners, LA has a library for us. From cozy nooks to modern spaces, these libraries offer more than just books. They also have art, music, vibes, scenery, and free parking. Check out our list of some of LA’s best libraries, some of which are hidden gems

• 🏖️ County issues warnings for eleven-area beaches: If you’re planning to hit the beach this week, you might want to think twice before diving into the ocean. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued warnings for 11 beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water

REAL ESTATE

• 🏗️ New live/work apartments coming to Historic South-Central: A vacant lot next to the I-110 Freeway in Historic South-Central is slated for a makeover, thanks to a new proposal from Razi Grand Property, LLC. The developer plans to build a five-story mixed-use complex with 12 live/work units, a small commercial space, and six parking spots on the site at S. Grand Avenue

• 🪸 The Del Ray Avenue Project: The 4112 Del Rey Avenue Project will replace six one-story office and warehouse buildings with a six-story mid-rise building that will offer 210 residential units, including eighteen very low-income units. The project will also provide 282 parking spaces, 33,793 sqft of open space, and various amenities for the residents, such as a courtyard, a pool deck, a sky lounge, and a gym

ARTS

• 🧑‍🎨 An interview with Cosmo Whyte: Jamaican-born artist Cosmo Whyte is a UCLA professor by day, but at night, Cosmo Whyte avoids distractions, locking himself-into his one bedroom studio apartment, painting, drawing, and providing him with the luxury of pure silence. Read this interesting article, and Q+A, with Cosmo Whyte on his upbringings in Jamaica and how he hustles throughout the night 

• 🎨 Calling all San Pedro artists! The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District (non-profit) is looking for any muralists interested in being selected to create a mural here in San Pedro. The wall is 80x15 ft, the selected artists will be awarded $10,000 and another $3,750 in art supplies. For more details, please click on the link tree for more details. Check out more information, and best of luck showcasing your craft!

BUSINESS

• 🤼 Money mania for Los Angeles: WrestleMania 39 was a smashing success for WWE and the Los Angeles region, generating a record-breaking $215 million in economic impact. The two-night event, which took place at SoFi Stadium in April, attracted 161,892 fans from across the country and around the world, making it the highest-grossing and most-attended event in WWE history

• 🌿 Los Angeles Herbalife introduces new product line: Herbalife V, a new product line to meet increased consumer demand for plant-based options, was announced Monday. The lineup looks cool and all, but I am still going to be taking Wyatt, Garrett and myself to McDonald’s on a regular basis. But go, health!
  

HOLLYWOOD

💰️The untold story of Adam Sandler. I found this interesting on Twitter yesterday. But Garrett said, ‘Mom, it's called ‘X’ now.’ Ok, son. Ok. Anyway, it is an interesting story about what some call a comeback for Adam Sandler:

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