MONDAY

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

August 21st 📆 

• 1959: President Eisenhower signs an Executive Order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th State of the Union. Ten years later, in 1969, would celebrate its first annual, Statehood Day (or Admission Day), a legal holiday celebrated by the State. 🔗 Wikipedia

• 1968: Private First Class James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the Medal of Honor, becoming the first African American U.S. Marine to be awarded with such.

  • Anderson was born in Los Angeles in 1947.

  • Served in the Vietnam War.

  • Prior to the war, Anderson was stationed at Camp Pendleton (San Diego).

  • The Honorable Anderson’s body has been laid to rest at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson.

Today’s newsletter comes from Wyatt’s Mind.

MONDAY HEADLINES

EATER’S FOOD ITEM OF THE YEAR 🍦 CVT ICE CREAM: LA's iconic CVT Soft Serve brings its delicious vanilla and chocolate soft serve to grocery stores via adult-sized squeeze pouches. Available at select spots like Bristol Farms and Gelson’s, these pouches offer on-the-go convenience and irresistible flavor. So irresistible, it has Eatery calling it LA’s food item of the year.

The uniqueness of this product has led to high demand, with stores repeatedly running out of stock. The simplicity of the idea, holding soft serve directly in hand, sets it apart. Owner Joe Nicchi's goal is to get this treat into the hands of kids, parents, and ice cream lovers as swiftly as possible.

The CVT2Go pouches are perfect for various settings, from lunch boxes to beach trips and outdoor events. With a velvety texture that remains intact even outside the freezer, it's a summer essential. Tacos 1986 already offers these treats, and they're expected to become a staple at LA venues and beyond 🔗 Eater: Los Angeles

TODAY’S NEWSLETTER

Exciting Updates from CuratedLA!

Happy Monday, CuratedLA Family! Wyatt here.

I hope everyone is safe amidst the storm. Today's newsletter is brief due to Hurricane Hilary coverage and a WiFi outage. Still, I'm excited to share two important things. And a big shoutout to my mobile hotspot for helping make today’s newsletter happen.

1. JOBS GALORE! We're thrilled to relaunch the CuratedLA job board with amazing opportunities from top brands like the Obama Foundation, Sony Music Entertainment, DoorDash, and more. Over 131 Los Angeles/Remote jobs are waiting for you on the CuratedLA Pallet

•  🔗 Cool jobs via CuratedLA Pallet

2. LIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Our public calendar is back on a new platform. While it currently features a test event, more will be added soon.

And guess what?

Curators [subscribers] can now contribute events for free! 

Add an event by clicking the ‘Add Event’ button below, and providing the appointment form with the correct password when directed.

All Curators will see a hidden password below this blue section. If you do not see a four-character password, then you are a common person. And you should take advantage of being a Curator as it’s free, forever.

Curators, when adding events: don’t fret if you spot 'Add Appointment' when trying to add an event, we're schooling Siri on written instructions, no biggie. And we can make live formatting edits when necessary.

Not yet a Curator? Then join! Curating Los Angeles with us is free, forever.

EVENTS

*Our typical length of events will continue after weather conditions improve. In addition, the web-embedded calendar will relocate to it’s permanent spot. Thanks for the patience - Hilary + Billquake.

PASADENA 🇺🇸 AMERICA’S GOT TALENT ^{AUG. 22ND, 23RD, 29TH, 30TH, 2PM - 3PM + 3PM - 4PM} 💰️ FREE | Join Simon, Sofia, Heidi, Howie, and Terry in the live studio audience and cheer on your favorite talent on the WORLD'S BIGGEST STAGE📍Pasadena Auditorium 🎟️ Tickets

VENICE 🍷 PAINT + SIP ^{AUG. 27TH 3PM - 6PM} | A painting and sip event, partnering with Painting & Vino, a California based curator of such events. All supplies are included, beginners and children welcome📍Vegan Pop-up by XMarket 🔗 Find out more

SANTA BARBARA 🪕 THE LUMINEERS ^{SEPT. 12TH 6:45PM} 💰️ $49.50 + | With musical guest James Bay📍Santa Barbara Bowl 🎟️ Tickets

GUIDE 🎵 SUMMER MUSIC VENUES 🔗 Locale Magazine

GUIDE 🚇️ FREE THINGS, NO NEED TO DRIVE 🔗 We Like L.A. 

LOCAL

POWER OUTAGES 🔌 IS THE POWER BACK ON?: There are multiple power and utility outages affecting many of us within the LA Metro area. To keep us informed, here are the local utility companies that provide updates on these outages, along with their estimated service restoration times:

• SoCal Edison 🔗 Check Outage Status

• LADWP 🔗 Outage Information

• Glendale Water + Power 🔗 Outage Information

• Spectrum 🔗 Outage Information

• Frontier Internet 🔗 Outage Status

LOCAL CURATOR 🐝 TYLER DENK: Earlier this year, we had a conversation with Tyler Denk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beehiiv, the newsletter platform we're using. Tyler's team successfully closed a seed round this summer, securing an impressive $12.5 million in investment. This substantial investment promises significant returns for all stakeholders. Check out the TechCrunch article on Beehiiv's recent funding, and revisit our Curator Story featuring Tyler for more insights, and how they are being creative with the competition:

• Beehiiv receives $12.5 million into their inbox 🔗 TechCrunch

• Local Curator, Tyler Denk 🔗 CuratedLA

SANTA MONICA 📺️ LA OPERA SIMULCAST: The Los Angeles Opera will live stream the opening night performance in high-definition of Mozart’s Don Giovanni live at the Santa Monica Pier. The opera is conducted by Grammy winner James Conlon, and the opera’s tale of passion and downfall comes to life with a world-class orchestra. 

• 📆 September 23rd, 6pm

• 📍 Santa Monica Pier

• 🎟️ RSVP online at LA Opera 🔗 Opera at the Beach

BUSINESS

AUTOMOTIVE ⚡️ FISKER: Manhattan Beach’s Fisker opened Fisker Lounge at The Grove on Friday. The Fisker Lounge provides an immersive experience where patrons can explore the electric automakers lineup, including the Ocean, PEAR, Alaska pickup, and Ronin GT. Designer Henrik Fisker curated a welcoming space, reflecting the brand's values with elegance and sustainable design. Visit to see vehicles, test drive, and learn about Fisker's eco-friendly materials. The LA Lounge's operating hours: Monday - Thursday from 10am to 9pm, Friday + Saturday from 10am - 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

have a great monday, good lookin.’ do some Good today as we want coverage for tomorrow