Flickr Shot by dotsara Sorry so late with this, folks. I know you were probably really concerned about your weekend plans. Heh. Saturday, March 8 FIDM Scholarship Store Sale The first I heard of this store and apparently it’s having a huge sale. You can buy cutting-edge fashionable clothes that normally retail for $300-$400 and…
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My Longest Post Ever: The 2008 L.A. Marathon
After six months of training — aka six months of giving up cocktails on Friday nights, sleeping in on Saturday mornings and even some weekend trips — I was finally ready for my first marathon ever, the 23rd Los Angeles Marathon…or at least as ready as I’d ever be. In the Beginning Marathon morning my…
How To Spectate the 2008 L.A. Marathon
Photo by bossco via Flickr The 2008 L.A. Marathon is going to be my first one ever so on top of being excited, I’m really really nervous. Run 26.2 miles? Are you kidding me? Eesh! It’ll probably be the meanest thing I’ve ever done to my body so I’m going to need all the encouragement…
This Weekend: Bowm Chicka Bowm Bowm
Hmm, I vaguely recall that there was something going on this weekend but I can’t remember what it is…. Hm. Anyway, here are some things to do if you don’t have any plans. Oh yeah! The Oscars! Friday, February 22 Midnight Movie: Heavy Metal OMG, I remember this movie from when I was a kid….
Today's Stream of Consciousness
Flickr Shot by Revolute I love Mondays off. Yesterday I actually got to watch a soap opera for the first time in 14 years. It’s good to know that I’m not really missing anything there. Anyhow, here’s my post vacation state of mind. Cool-sounding upcoming “food” events: the beer tasting at Surfas on 2/20, a…
This Weekend: Love Hangover
Ugh, I’m still recovering from last weekend…and why is Valentine’s Day so tiring? Anyway, here are some stuff for you to do. Friday, February 15 DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s Hard Sell Tour I caught these two at their Hollywood Bowl show last summer and they were pretty darn good and innovative. That’s the first…
Hipcooks West: Swank Cocktail Party 101
Flickr Shot by dotsara (detail) Ever wanted to throw a cocktail party, something so swank that it would put Holly Golightly and Sinatra to shame? My cocktail parties always involve simple Trader Joe appetizers and vodka and whiskey with mixers. Sure, my friends probably didn’t care but it’s always better to do things with style….
This Weekend: Party Like It's 4706!
Flickr Shot by davidg I don’t know about you but this weekend looks like it’s going to be soo fun! Not only is there going to be lots of celebrating for the new year in Chinatown but there’s a warehouse sale, a kid in the hall, derby girls and a tequila tasting to name a…
A Drink on the House: LAist's Super Tuesday Party
This Tuesday you’ll probably feel a little high from all that power you exercised on those ballots. Feel like celebrating with other responsible citizens? After hitting the polls, join the LAist gang for their Super Tuesday party at Seven Grand where there will be some spirited drinking, drunken political debating and election returns spectating on…
Last Chance for a Valentine: Deadline Tonight
Tonight’s the big night, ladies. Your last chance to get your submissions in for the “Win a Valentine’s Date” contest. We’ll be taking entries til 12am tonight. I know, so official! Andy will review them over the weekend, make his picks and then call them to set up the dates. The dates will take place…
