OK, I’ve never done this before (repost something) but when I had originally posted this, the heat wave only lasted a couple of days. But now that it’s friggin’ hot out there with no end in sight, I figure it’s the best time to revisit how we, Angelenos, can stay cool.
Take a Plunge: Don’t have your own swimming pool or any friends with a backyard pool? For $3 you can borrow Culver City’s 50-meter outdoor pool for a recreation swim. Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:15-2pm; Mon/Wed/Fri 7:55-9pm.
4175 Overland Avenue
Culver City, California
(310) 253-6680
Enjoy Iced Tea on a Porch: Grab a refreshing iced tea or fizzy tonic drink at Elixir Tonics & Teas and stake out a seat on the shaded back porch. There you can escape the sun and just relax amid the bamboo and buddha statues. You can even get your fortune read by the in-house psychic to find out if you’re going to survive this heat.
8612 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, California 90069
(310) 657-9300
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Even after all these years, Monty Python and the Holy Grail can still make me guffaw with tears and belly aches. I dare you to even just read memorable quotes from the movie and not giggle. Heh, “I fart in your general direction.”
Now see the comedy classic with fresh eyes as the Nuart Theatre presents the 32-years-young Grail uncut in new 35mm print with remastered Dolby stereo. You’ll get to enjoy the 24 extra seconds of footage that was removed just before the film’s original theatrical release in the medieval ’70s.
Be one of the first 25 people to buy a ticket for tonight’s 7:30pm screening and win a Grail poster!*
ONE-WEEK ENGAGEMENT PRESENTED JULY 21 TO JULY 27, 2006
Showtimes: 5:10, 7:30, & 9:50pm; additional Sat-Sun matinees at 12:30 & 2:50
Tickets: $9.50 for general admission, $7.25 seniors and children
11272 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Los Angeles, California 90025
(310) 281-8223
* Limit to one item per customer WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Giveaway does not apply to online ticket sales. Python fans also can participate in special contests on Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30pm for more chances to win posters.
Flickr Shot by LilyLord
I’ve always wanted to check out these Cinespia events where they screen old movies at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, home of many dead celebrities, like Jayne Mansfield and Rudolph Valentino.
And it doesn’t seem as creepy as it sounds because there’s a dj who spins before and after the movie and about 2,000 other Angelenos to protect you from zombies and whatnot. In fact what is originally a place where people are laid to rest ends up being a great outdoor summer party venue. Here, moviegoers lay out a blanket and enjoy a picnic and drinks under (and over) the stars. This sounds like great fun for a group of friends and perhaps a very interesting first date. Just remember: no tall chairs or dogs allowed.
This Saturday, Cinespia will be screening that Brian De Palma classic Dressed to Kill, which I’m excited about because how thrilling would that be to watch a scary movie in a cemetery? I kinda wish they would show Night of the Living Dead. Um, no I don’t.
The gates creak open at 7:30 and the movie doesn’t start til 9 but maybe you can kill some time touring the gravestones and memorials. Perhaps visit Johnny Ramone’s statue?
No reservations required but there are $10 donation tickets at the gate.
EVENT: Saturday, July 22 gates open at 7:30, show starts at 9pm
Upcoming screenings:
July 29 – Manhattan
August 5 – Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (I definitely want to see this)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard at Gower
Hollywood, California 90038
As many know by now, Ford’s Filling Station is owned by Harrison Ford’s son and former owner of Chadwick, Ben Ford. The Culver City restaurant, and L.A.’s first “gastropub“ opened earlier this year to much fanfare, and because of that I decided to beg off until things died down a bit.
But when I went there last night to get some dinner before a movie at Pacific Culver, the hostess informed my friend and I that since we didn’t have a reservation the wait for a table would be 45 minutes – even though there were plenty of empty tables on the patio. But she did kindly offer immediate seating at the bar, which was more than fine by me.
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The last time I went to North Hollywood’s Tokyo Delve’s was eons ago (when I was just crack-free “Caroline”) and in all honesty I hated it. It was frat-boy obnoxious and the servers made me stand up on my chair and do the chicken dance when all I really wanted to do was eat my spicy tuna roll in peace. And, no, I didn’t know that’s their thing until it was too late and I was committed to sake bombs and 40s of Sapporo.
So when my new bff Julie invited me to come with her to TD’s, I was willing to give it another chance. Maybe I’ve come out of my shell more since then.
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I was never into team sports, which is a shame since I really could use some team-building skills. Fortunately, I have a bunch of girlfriends who can show me a thing or two about how to kick ass and make friends while doing it. From roller derby to kickball, take your pick of which sport with lovely ladies you want to spectate or be part of.
Angel City Derby Girls
Bette Noir, a Betty Page-esque beauty with big eyes and a sweet face, likes to sport striped knee-highs and glitter laces and can body check any unfortunate soul who gets in her way. Her team, the Angel City Derby Girls, compete in the country’s growing sport, flat-track roller derby – rougher than the roller derby of yore.
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Big: I can tell you one thing, I sure did miss you, officially.
Carrie: Did you cry?
Big: No, but I did listen to a hellava lot of Sinatra.
~ Sex & the City
And ain’t that the truth? When you’re down in the dumps, Frankie does the trick. Maybe it’s because he delivers the lyrics with a devil-may-care attitude or that he survived an S-load of crap and came out on the other end better for it. But I found a great place to just sit with your martini, listen to every Sinatra song on the books and have a deep conversation with a sympathetic bartender. Nope, it’s not in New York. It’s the Rat Pack Martini Lounge in C&O Cucina off Lincoln.
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