March 2007 Archives

May 23 - The Orpheum Theater
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
Special guests Eva Marie Saint and Patricia Hitchcock will be interviewed by filmmaker Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile), schedules permitting. Legendary organist Bob Mitchell performs on the Orpheum's original Mighty Wurlitzer organ before the show.

May 30 - The Los Angeles Theater
ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953)
Film critic/historian Leonard Maltin hosts the evening that includes an on-stage fashion show featuring the glamorous work of legendary costume designer Edith Head, who won an Oscar for her work on Roman Holiday.

June 6 - The Orpheum Theater
FLESH AND THE DEVIL (1926)
The acclaimed Robert Israel Orchestra accompanies the feature, preceded by a screening of the beautiful and unusual 1920s short film "Moonland", with live organ accompaniment.

June 13 - The Los Angeles Theater
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)
It's Oscar Night at LRS hosted by Randy Haberkamp, Director of Education Programs at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The evening includes short films from the Academy's archive, and a rare plaster Oscar statuette from the wartime years on display in the lobby.

June 20 - The Anson Ford Theater
LA BALANDRA ISABEL (1949)
(The Yacht Isabel Arrived This Afternoon) Actor Wilmer Valderrama will host the evening (schedule permitting). Live musical performance by the PAWS Music Afro-Cuban Folkore Ensemble in the Ford's intimate gardens from 7:00 7:45 p.m. Bring a picnic basket, relax, and enjoy the music before the screening. Food and drink allowed in the amphitheatre.

June 27 - The Alex Theater
SCARFACE (1932)
Popular swing band Mora’s Modern Rhythmists performs tunes of the 1930s featuring music by Gus Arnheim. Also on the program is the Hearst Metrotone News from December 24, 1932.

They do say the higher the hair the closer to god... :P

Sunday, April 1, 2007
Ultra Lux Salon & Lounge
1312 Aviation Blvd. Suite #101
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
12pm-6pm
$10 per person
$5 per Car (Driver Only)

Bands:
-Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys
-The Hellzaboppers
-DJ Renegade Rob

Vendors:
-Gasoline
-Sneaky Tiki (Clothing & Jewelry)
-Dave Sanchez (Tattoo Artist)
-Tres Noir (Sunglasses)
-Bettie B' Dangerous (Swim Wear)

Funny, a few months back I was trying to find a list of the bands that played Viva 2004 (or '05 or so). I searched and searched with no luck and alllllmost gave up... until I finally hit a page that had the lineup listed. It was mine. That I posted here on Barflies.

With that said, the 10th Anniversary is too big for me to bother typing. So at the risk of screwing over my future self... I give you:

a link

:P

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The Rockabilly Party Weekend!
April 5-8, 2007

Viva Las Vegas 10 will take place at:
The Gold Coast Hotel & Casino
4000 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103

Showrooms open until 7am Friday - Sunday
Ballrooms open until 4am Thursday - Sunday

Other events scheduled at this year's VLV:
#VLV Shifters car show
# Tiki Pool Party
# Lucky Wristband Number Draw
# Burlesque Competition
# Miss Wolff's Jiving Dance School
# The Viva Las Vegas Jiving Competition
# The Charles Phoenix Vintage Slide Show
# Rockabilly Hall of Fame 10th Anniversary Show
# World Famous Artist Vince Ray will be present for autographsFree VLV 10 CD!
# Viva Las Vegas Art Show hosted by 8 Ball featuring rtwork by: Bosko; Sunny Buick; Dave Burke; Kirsten Easthope; Ewik; Doug Horne; Munktiki; David Perry; Lisa Petrucci; Mark "Atomos" Pilar; Sara Ray; Keith Weesner; Derek Yaniger; Mr. G; Makoto; Grimb; Wish; Jet Wrench; Fudemae; Dale Sizer; more TBA

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Polynesian pop-themed sideshow freaks? oh my,,,,

March 11, 2007
6 PM
$12 - $27
Safari Sam's
www.safari-sams.com

For more info, see: Freakshow Deluxe

This Saturday, March 3, Santa Anita is presenting a "micro-brew fest" sponsored by KROQ and featuring a weenie total of about 12 breweries. 12? Lame. I don't go to a beer fest unless they've got like 50 micros representin'. But hey, all in attendance receive a free jockey-lamp. So it's not a total loss.

Saturday, March 10th - Two Shows: 1:30 and 3:00 p.m.

Bullocks Wilshire (now Southwestern Law School)
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010

$35 per person ADSLA member (membership must be current)
$45 per person non-ADSLA member

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Fabulous Vintage Fashion Show at the World Famous Bullocks Wilshire Building! Saturday, March 10th! Two Showings!

Once again the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is offering its members and friends the opportunity to experience first-hand the glory of High Art Deco Style - - this time at the iconic Bullocks Wilshire Building.

Join us for an afternoon of fun vintage fashion in an unparalleled setting as 30 Years of Pin-up: 1927-1957 comes alive! With 80 vintage garments and live piano accompaniment presented in the exquisite environment of the Louis XVI Salon at Bullocks Wilshire, just as it would have been during the department store's heyday of the 1930s. And collectors take note: A selection of these delightfully evocative garments will be available for purchase following the show. The show will also include some vintage movie costumes previously worn by Ava Gardner, Ginger Rogers, Ann Miller, Esther Williams and Julie Andrews plus many more! It will certainly be an afternoon to remember!

Restored and now occupied by Southwestern this Art Deco gem of a building is not open to the general public, and seating is limited, so you will need to act fast!

Tickets available via Paypal. Ticket purchase deadline: Thursday, March 8th, 5:00 p.m.;

Telephone: Please call 310-659-3326 and leave your name, how many tickets, show time, credit card number, and most importantly, your telephone number. Ticket purchase deadline: Thursday, March 8th, 5:00 p.m.;

Regular mail. Make check payable to ADSLA and mail to PO Box 972; Hollywood, CA 90078. Please make sure you tell us how many tickets, show time, and your telephone number. Ticket purchase deadline: Monday, March 5th, 5:00 p.m.

Parking is $6.00 in the Southwestern Law School parking lot, located behind the Bullocks Wilshire Building at Wilshire Place and Seventh Street. There is also metered parking in the area, please read signs carefully.

No tickets will be mailed. Your name will be on a list

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For More Info: Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Events Page