As you well know by now, Father’s Office II — aka Father’s Office v2.0 or FO2 — in Los Angeles/Culver City opened last week and everyone’s super excited about the 70+ beers on tap, that Office burger and sweet potato fries, and the huuuge 80-foot-long bar — that’s all fabulous, but what about that cocktail list? It’s so smart of FO 2 to offer the hard stuff for those of us who need something stronger than beer or wine to make a bad day go away…fast.

And, I love that they serve all the major hard stuff except for vodka. Sure, I appreciate the occasional vodka bar (read: Bar Lubitsch). But I also find that vodka seems to have turned into the lazy mixologist’s base liquor of choice, especially with all the different types of flavored vodkas coming out of the woodwork nowadays.

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Just in time for the cooler weather this week, both ice cream giants Ben and Jerry’s and Baskin Robbins are having their special ice cream events: a globalwide free cone day (B&J’s) and a nationwide 31-cent scoop night (B-R). This would have been perfect during that scorcher this past weekend, no?

Ben & Jerry’s 30th Annual Free Cone Day
This beloved Ben & Jerry’s tradition started back on May 5, 1979 as a way for good guys Ben and Jerry to show appreciation to their customers and staff. Aww! We love you, too! The free cone day is always a good way to try out B&J’s new flavors risk-free. Don’t like the flavor you picked? No worries, you didn’t pay for it!

Check out Ben & Jerry’s four new creations: Coconut Seven Layer Bar (coconut ice cream, fudge flakes, walnuts, graham cracker and butterscotch), Imagine Whirled Peace (caramel and sweet cream ice creams with fudge peace signs and toffee cookies), One Cheesecake Brownie (cheesecake ice cream with cheesecake brownie chunks), and Cake Batter (yellow cake batter ice cream with chocolate frosting swirl). No purchase necessary.

• Various locations from 12pm to 8pm on Tuesday, April 29.

Baskin-Robbins’ 2nd Annual 31-Cent Scoop Night
It may not be as nifty-sounding as B&J’s ice cream special since it’s not offering freebies and it’s only nationwide compared to B&J’s worldwide endeavor. And sure the event only goes off in the evening from 5pm to 10pm (not really peak ice cream eating hours), but come on, it’s ice cream goodness for mere pocket change!

Take this opportunity to try B-R’s new flavor York Peppermint Pattie or stick to old favorites Jamoca Almond Fudge and Pralines ‘n Cream. Plus select BR stores will host local fire departments to collect donations and B-R will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Limit 10 2.5-ounce scoops per person, per purchase.

• Various locations from 5pm to 10pm on Wednesday, April 30.

In other dairy-related news, Haagen-Dazs’ new flavor day where you can get a free scoop of the ice cream store’s newest creation, Vanilla Honey Bee, is on May 13 from 4pm to 8pm. And Pinkberry now has coffee flavor.

This weekend, to my horror, I realized I ran out of great breakfast joints to go to on the Westside. Usually I just like to roll out of bed, go a short distance and enjoy some yummy dark coffee and an even yummier breakfast entree. And I was kinda sick of my old faves Literati Cafe, Jack n’ Jill and Colony Cafe. I needed something new and different. And I was even willing to go east of the 405 on this 90-degree morning for it.

Then I remembered that Jack n’ Jill’s, home of one of my most favorite yogurt and granola parfaits evuh ($6.95) and the Mexican Hangover Scramble ($9.95) just opened up the Creperie near the Beverly Center last month. Savory and sweet crepes by the Jack n’ Jill’s peeps? I’m in.

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I need to find a new drinking hole since I’ve been ousted from my old one. Any suggestions? I’m looking for a place that makes some damn good cocktails. And don’t say the Griffin. As much as I love that’s place, it’s just too darn far from home base. And don’t say Father’s Office II as they only have five cocktails. Although that IS a good stand-by.

Anyone else on Brightkite.com? I love it cuz it takes Twittering to a different level, allowing me to tell people where I am to perhaps join me in my outings. Great for mobile parties or flash mobs. Hmm, maybe I should organize a crackhead bar hop! Anyone game?

For some reason I skipped over this tidbit of information when I saw it so didn’t mention it in my weekend roundup. But LF Stores is having a warehouse sale in Playa del rey today and tomorrow! 70-90% off all the rilly pretty jeans, tops, dresses, etc. They only take cash and credit cards but isn’t that all anyone has nowadays anyway? The address is 5333 McConnell Avenue. Happy bargain hunting!

During chick flick night last night, me and the girls put temporary tattoos on for fun. I now have an Ed Hardy Chinese dragon on my forearm and I kinda like it; the idea of the tat on my arm, not the Ed Hardy tat. So now I’m really considering getting one there but wonder if I’m too old for that now. dotsara keeps daring me to get one. Well, she says, “You’re never going to get one,” which we all know is as good as a dare. But I can’t seem to find a dragon design that I like anyway so maybe she’s right.

Next week is the anniversary that no one should celebrate: Spam’s 30th year of existence — the Internet annoyance, not the mystery meat (which is actually celebrating its 70th). All I can say is that I thank the creator of CoC every day for putting a spam filter on my comments. Thanks, Michael! Otherwise I’d have a bazillion penis enlargement and naked Paris links in my comments. So friggin’ irritating. They don’t even make sense most of the time.

For those who haven’t already heard, the Rustic Canyon Wine Bar in Santa Monica is now open for breakfast. The counter service breakfast is only on Saturday mornings (8am-12pm) and coincides with the farmers market in Santa Monica near 3rd and Arizona, so you can grab and stroll down to the market to kick off a nice relaxing morning.

And, for those who were wondering: I’m sorry to say that like Flavor Flav, Brett Michaels and Tila Tequila before him, Crazy Andy is still looking for that one special person.

Oh, are you going to Coachella? Well I feel sorry for youuu because look what’s going on in town while you’re all sweating it out in that concert in the desert. So what to Prince and Portishead and…and Goldfrapp? ….I’ll be crying quietly in this corner over here.

Thursday, April 24

2nd Annual Charles David Warehouse Sale
Shoe fetishists, Charles David is having a warehouse sale starting today where you can get 50-80% off last season’s pumps, boots, strappy heels, etc. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the last one but hopefully this one will be tons better. Try and carpool as parking around the warehouse is tough. Cash and credit cards only.

• Thursday 9am-6pm to Saturday 9am-5pm. 5731 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City. (310) 348-5050.

Friday, April 25

Last Day of Virgin America Cool Summer Airfare Sale
Quick! Tomorrow’s your last chance for scoring great deals on domestic fares around the country. Fly the friendly skies in style on Virgin’s amenity-packed airplanes — mood lighting, 3,000 MP3s, pay-per-view movies on demand. Sample roundtrip airfares: LA to NYC $284, LA to SF $93 and LA to Seattle $171. You have until 11:59pm CT to make your summer plans. Fares are valid for travel April 26 to June 11.

Not for Tourists Los Angeles 2008 Release Party at Footsies
Free books and beer! What more incentive do you need to come to Not for Tourists’ 2008 release party? Correction, what more incentive do you need to come to this party early as the books and beer are only available while supplies last (one each per person). So get to Footsies early. Bring this invite to join in the fun.

• 6-9pm. Footsies. 2640 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. (323) 221-6900.

Saturday, April 26

2008 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Dude, I used to work this festival when I was a bookseller for WeHo’s Book Soup back in the day. Hated working it but envied all the book lovers walking around, enjoying the day browsing the bookstores and attending all the cool panels. Some interesting-sounding panels, at least to me, include the conversation between Gore Vidal and Jane Smiley on Saturday and the one between Walter Mosley and Michael Silverblatt on Sunday. There are also outdoor stage events, including a culinary stage featuring author chefs. Definitely a must-do this weekend if you like to read and stuff.

• Saturday 10am-6pm to Sunday 10am-5pm. Free admission but $8 for parking. UCLA Campus, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Westwood (map). (310) 825-4321

Rachel Palley’s Warehouse Sample Sale
Every time I see my fashionable friend Jeannine she asks me if the dress I’m sporting is Rachel Palley. I didn’t know who this was until I looked in the pages of InStyle magazine and saw that celebs wear her. Her stuff looks comfortable and flirty but at about over $200 for a short dress, so beyond my budget. Fortunately her warehouse sale has been extended through the weekend! Find items from Holiday ‘07 and Spring ‘08 at wholesale prices and below. Cash and credit cards only.

• Saturday 10am-5pm to Sunday 11am-4pm. 2001 South Santa Fe Ave., #F, Los Angeles.

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Why confine environmental do-gooding to one day when you have the whole month? You can still ride that bike, recycle old cell phones and shop. Yup, Heal the Bay and Fred Segal Santa Monica are throwing a big ol’ greenie event this weekend at the Santa Monica store.

Having been involved with the local environmental group for more than 20 years, the upscale retailer to the stars wants to not only raise funds for the good cause but awareness about eco-friendly shopping (i.e. no plastic shopping bags!) during its special Heaven Is Earth shindig from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27.

Friday kicks off the green weekend with a Skyy Vodka cocktail party and silent auction (RSVP required) where guests can bid on 47 different exclusive items (that I can’t even imagine owning), like a $3,000 pair of Barton Perreira Sunglasses and a $1,345 ETRO Travel Bag.

Other parcels up on the auction block include a $20K Smart Pure car autographed by surf-photographer Grant Rohloff, Harajuku T-shirts signed by Gwen Stefani, tickets to American Idol, a Paul Frank beach cruiser and a signed Jimmy Choo shoe sketch. The auction ends at 9pm on Friday for everything except the Smart car, which ends at 6pm on Sunday.

On Saturday and Sunday, shoppers can peruse the various trunk shows, personal appearances and about 100 special drawings around the store.

For instance, on Saturday, Stella Care Organic Skincare by Stella McCartney will be giving 100% organic mini facials at the Fred Segal Studio (first come first served and no appointment necessary). Alabama Stitch will have a sewing circle at Fred Segal Flair complete with organic Bloody Marys from 12-5pm. Just watch wear you stick that knitting needle.

And Organik will be showing off its full line of men’s Organik tees (70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton), V-neck hoodies made with recycled plastic bottles and hoodies (100% certified organic fair trade cotton).

Heal the Bay and Fred Segal have also created a limited edition canvas shopping tote that will be available for sale this weekend for $10. Apparently the last time they did this, the bags sold like hot cakes and are considered a collectors’ item. I want one! Heal the Bay is trying to get a ban on single-use bags in SaMo as well as L.A.; perhaps this will inspire fashionistas to join the fight.

PS: Don’t forget to also sign Heal the Bay’s letter to Mayor Villaraigosa to stop single-use plastic bags.

EVENT: FRIDAY, APRIL 25 to SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Fred Segal Santa Monica
500 Broadway
Santa Monica, California 90401 (map)
(310) 458-9940

L.A. history buffs and cinemaphiles rejoice! Tickets to L.A. Conservancy’s 22nd Annual Last Remaining Seats go on sale to the general public tomorrow at 10am. Choose from the selection of classic movies screening at some very classic theaters like the Los Angeles Theatre, Orpheum and the recently reopened Million Dollar Theatre from May 28 to July 2. Feel like what it must have been like to watch movies in these beautiful theaters, from enjoying the live organ music of the Mighty Wurlitzer to squeezing your 21st-century ass into your 1920s seat. It may not the Arclight but that’s what makes it charming.

The historic preservation organization will also present live music and special guests with each movie screening. And all performances are general seating so the early bird gets the best vantage point. Doors open at 7 with the show starting at 8 and ending around 10 or 11pm.

2008 Schedule

• May 28 — Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the Los Angeles Theatre
  Special Program: The evening will be hosted by film critic/historian Leonard Maltin, schedule permitting.

• June 4 — Mildred Pierce at the Million Dollar Theatre — SOLD OUT so ferget it
  Special Program: The evening will be hosted by Alan K. Rode, film historian, writer, and director of the Film Noir Foundation.

• June 11 — Goldfinger at the Orpheum Theatre
  Special Program: Legendary organist Bob Mitchell performs on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ before the show.

• June 18 — Young Frankenstein at the Los Angeles Theatre
  Special Program: The evening will be hosted by Harry Medved, author of Hollywood Escapes.

• June 25 — El rey del barrio at the Million Dollar Theatre
  Special Program: The evening will be hosted by KTTV Fox 11 Reporter Tony Valdez, and will include a live musical performance by the John Villalobos Quartet, playing Boleros and Son Cubano with influences of jazz, flamenco, and blues.

• July 2 — Silent comedy classics: The Navigator, Pay Day, Get Out and Get Under at the Orpheum Theatre
  Special Program: Acclaimed organist Robert Israel will accompany the films on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Maxwell DeMille will host the evening.

TICKETS: $15 for Conservancy members (you can still sign up to be a member and purchase tickets before tomorrow); $18 for general public; $20 at the door if an event isn’t sold out.

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 at 10am

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I just got back from a long, stressful road trip, meant to be a vacation mind you, and needed to unwind but I didn’t feel like going to my usual busy buzzy nail place in Santa Monica, Main Attraction. So I looked on Yelp for an alternative, nothing too cheap or too fancy, and I was able to find one. This one had good reviews a-plenty…. But I can’t bring myself to tell you where it is or who it is. If you can figure it out then it’s yours cuz you cracked my super genius hints. Heh. Otherwise, sorry, it’s mine…well, and the Yelpers.

I called the salon first and made an appointment because that’s what all the reviewers said to do. But when I got there on a lazy Sunday afternoon it didn’t seem to matter as I had to wait a bit anyway even though there were only three other customers there.

First and foremost, don’t come here if you’re in a hurry. My manicure and spa pedicure took nearly two hours! (Not that I’m complaining, but compare that to the 20 minutes it takes at Main Attraction.) When you’re waiting for your turn that can be a pain in the ass but when you’re in that chair getting that slow, careful special treatment, it’s heaven.

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I’m sooo behind. Blame it on age, my incurable laziness, or the sprawl — so many bars I have yet to check out and I’m not only talking about the new ones. Yeah, slacker. Anyway, here’s my new list. If you’ve got some suggestions of your own, shout ‘em out please!

Beso: Ya, I know. When I heard Eva Longoria was co-owner of this new WeHo restaurant, I was unimpressed. Another celebrity-owned restaurant? Puh-leez! But then I heard they’ve got a muy impressivo cocktail menu created by Beso co-owner/culinary celebrity Todd English and Alex Straus, student of mixologist Sasha Petraske (owner of NY’s well-known cocktail bar Milk and Honey). Oh my lorrd! Let me at it. My strategy is to go on a weekday night, preferably at the start of the week, in order to avoid the crowds of look-at-mes.

Bond Street Beverly Hills: OK, there’s probably no way in hell I can afford this place but when I read about it I was almost willing to take out a loan just to try out the libations on the cocktail list of the swank upstairs lounge. One Yelper described the list as “more impressive than the [food?] menu and offered some interesting and delicious specialty cocktails. There were quite a few combinations with different fruit juices such as grape juice or pear juice.” Maybe one day, when I’m feeling fancy…and I sign a huge book deal I’ll give it a shot.

Comme Ca: Nope, still haven’t returned to try out their cocktail list. Was put off by my first experience there last year when I was practically run over by some up-and-comer who wanted to beat me to an empty barstool. Biatch! Anyway, I was told that it’s best to go on Wednesday and that I can even call ahead for a seat at the bar. I think I’ll skip the specialty cocktails and go straight for the Dealer’s Choice, when the bartender creates a custom cocktail to suit your taste.

Father’s Office II: I’ve sworn off the Santa Monica FO location for its ridiculous lines and every-man-for-himself seating arrangement no matter how many times I’ve craved its cheeseburgers and fries. Fortunately the Culver City FO is bigger! Hopefully that’ll make it easier for me to actually enjoy a fancy beer with some friends instead of being squished up against the wall and fighting bad acoustics to have a conversation. FO II has 72 beers and a wine list and I heard that in terms of hard liquor, they’ll only serve the good stuff.

The Hall at the Palihouse: Enjoy a cocktail at the lobby of this newish extended-stay hotel in West Hollywood. Apparently they mix the drinks for you at your table/seat in the lounge. And the cocktail menu even includes the drink recipes. So nice! Some of the cocktails listed are “a margarita made with grilled-grapefruit juice, a ginger-cognac lemonade, and a cucumber-lime-vodka-wine combo that sounds delicious…” (from Metromix)

Medusa Restaurant and Lounge: Not crazy about the name but at least its happy hour (Tuesday through Sunday 5-8pm) sounds cool: $4 draft beer, $4 well drinks, $6 martinis and half off lounge menu. Their cocktail list is flavored-vodka heavy but there might be some gems in there. For instance, the Peargasm with Grey Goose La Poire, amaretto, simple syrup and sweet and sour.

Verdugo Bar: When all my email subscriptions seem to unite to promote one new bar, it’s like the stars aligning and the universe saying that I need to pay attention. Such was the case with Glassell Park’s Verdugo Bar. No specialty cocktail menu to be seen but apparently there are lots and lots of beer…beers from all around the world. Only problem is that the hours seem to only be from Thursday through Saturday 8pm-2am meaning I only have Thursday to check it out since I hate barhopping on weekend nights.

If you’re not going to the Long Beach Grand Prix (fun!) or the Grilled Cheese Invitational (yum!) this weekend, maybe a pole dancing demo, mixology class or a comedy show where your iPod is the joke will tickle your fancy.

Friday, April 18

SusieCakes Celebrates National Animal Crackers Day
Remember animal crackers? I used to love carrying those animal crackers boxes around like a little purse when I was a kid…OK, I was 27. SusieCakes will be selling its own frosted version of the animal cookies and will donate 50% of all proceeds made on cookie sales to the Humane Society of the United States.

• SusieCakes Brentwood, 11708 San Vicente Boulevard, Brentwood (map) (310) 442-CAKE and SusieCakes Calabasas, 23653 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (818) 591-2223 (map).

For Girls Only: Buy a Book, Get a Free Pole Dancing S Factor Lesson
Megan Crane’s booksigning for her book Names My Sisters Call Me ain’t your typical book event. This one has pole dance demos. Sorry, guys, women only. And, girls, when you buy a copy of Megan’s book, you get a free intro S Factor session (normally $40)! There will also be food and refreshments. Also, first 10 people get a free autographed book and the S Factor T-shirt. RSVP at labookclub [at] sfactor.com.

• 6:30pm. Free. S Factor LA Studio, 5225 Wilshire Boulevard #22, Mid-Wilshire (map). (323) 965-9685.

Mixology 101 at the Wine House
Sick of not getting a heavy enough pour on the cocktails you order? Do it your own damn self at Wine House’s mixology class. Get schooled in pre-Prohibition cocktails and vintage libations. But word to the wise: bring a designated driver. Trust me.

• 7:30pm. $55. The Wine House, 2311 Cotner Avenue, West L.A. (map) For reservations, call (310) 479-3731 ext. 0.

Soundtrack: Is Your iPod Hilarious?
This Upright Citizen Brigade show takes the popular “Bring Your Own iPod” nights to a whole other level. Why share your extensive Celine Dion collection with just a bar full of people? Go for it with a whole theater. Bring your CDs, iPods and MP3 players and watch/listen for the hilarity to ensue. Comedy folks from The Office, Superbad and Mad TV, to name a few, will be on hand to make fun of your musical tastes.

• 10pm. $8. UCB Theatre, 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles (map). (323) 908-8702.

Saturday, April 19

Tamales and Wine Tasting at Mama’s Hot Tamales Cafe
At this speecy spicy event, Latin-American wines are paired with Mama’s famous hand-made tamales. Mmmm, tamales. Enjoy the different flavors from several Latin American countries.

• 6-9pm. $20/person or $30/couple. Mama’s Hot Tamales, 2122 W. 7th St., Los Angeles (map). (213) 487-7474.

Whole Life Times’ LA Green Drinks Earth Night
The perfect way to celebrate Earth Day early: green drinks on a roof top on a hopefully warm evening. Whole Life Times presents an Earth Night rendition of the popular weekly LA Green Drinks. Enjoy organic wine, beer and food. Green LA Girl, Siel, will hold an environmentally focused Q&A followed by Green LA director Jonathon Parfrey and other speakers. Acoustic music and then DJ’d tunes round up the evening. Earth Night proceeds go to Green L.A. and your choice of environmental groups that you select at the door. RSVP at lagreendrinks [at] gmail.com.

• 7pm-12am. $10 suggested donation. Whole Life Times, 1200 South Hope Street, Suite 300, Downtown (map).

This Thursday, do a good deed simply by chowing down. For Dine Out L.A. 2008, participating eateries will donate 20% of their day’s proceeds to Aid for AIDS, a non-profit which helps prevent homelessness and hunger for individuals and families impoverished or disabled by HIV/AIDS.

All you have to do for your part is enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at one of the restaurants. Easy-peasy! It doesn’t even have to be a huge sit-down meal; grab a power shake from the Power Zone, frozen yogurt from the Bigg Chill or chocolate truffles from Coco Noche. Or patronize the places who are donating more than the 20% to the cause, including:

Astro Burger — 60%
7475 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 874-8041

Casita del Campo — 30%
1920 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 662-4255

Masa of Echo Park — 50%
1800 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 989-1558

Taste on Melrose — 30%
8454 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 852-6888

Do-gooding diners will also be able to enter a giveaway for a chance to win a grand prize of either two nights at the Loews Santa Monica or at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego. Just fill out an entry envelope at any participating restaurant.

Bon appetit!

EVENT: THURSDAY, APRIL 17 from 7am to 11:55pm

My new favorite bar? The Griffin in Atwater Village. Friendly staff (even the bouncer chatted with me and smiled nonetheless), great drinks, lots of seating areas, a jukebox! and tater tots. If you need more than that, read this:

I went there last night to catch up with a friend who lives in the Los Feliz area. She had recommended this bar down the street from the Bigfoot Lodge that had a huuuge neon sign. Later I came to discover that the sign belonged to the Griffin, a bar that opened up last year that I had kept meaning to check out but never got around to. Suffice it to say, I was delighted to go.

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I meant to try the mint julep and the pineapple upside down cake cocktail at Santa Monica’s newest happy hour hot spot, South, but on this sultry late afternoon I wanted something simpler and not too sweet so I ordered meself the ‘Bama Boilermaker ($10).

Having never partied hardy with frat boys before, I had never heard of a boilermaker. And after this one, I wondered what took me so long. Dropping a shot of bourbon in a cold glass of beer? Genius! And tasty! Yes, it’s not really a creative cocktail compared to past libations I’ve had but South put it on its menu so it counts. And it really hit the spot on a hot day and was soo easy to drink quickly. Dangerous.

FYI, the bar uses Jim Beam but you can specify a different bourbon if you want (price might change though).

Word to clean freaks, like me, the drink tastes just as good without your having to drop the whole shot glass in. The server had set the glass down on our table and I just didn’t feel like putting that in my pint of beer. So I poured the shot in the beer and it tasted just fine. Not as dramatic but still got the job done.

As for a more detailed review of the place, I’ve decided to withhold judgment until it got its bearings. (The day I went they were a bit short staffed so service was slowww.) Maybe I’ll peek in again in a month or so.

I will say, though, that if you want to be able to score a place to sit and enjoy your meal, get there before 5:30pm. If you want a fairly quiet place to enjoy conversation with your food, grab a table out on the patio where there don’t seem to be any speakers, therefore no loud music.

More pictures of happy hour at South.

South
3001 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90403 (map)
(310) 428-4667

Gripe #1: I hate scalpers and their newfangled ticket-hogging technology!

Gripe #2: I know Radiohead loves the intimate setting of the Bowl but come on, guys! You have A LOT of fans! Try a bigger venue, or how about THREE nights? Or four nights! THAT would be awesome.

Gripe #3: Effin scalpers!

Gripe #4: Web sites publishing the secret presale password. It’s supposed to be a secret to only the subscribers. OK, I was guilty of that before but that was for the Beastie Boys. It’s TONS harder to get tix for Radiohead. They always sell out in, like, a half second!

OK, as you may have gathered, this morning I tried getting tickets for at least one of Radiohead’s shows at the Hollywood Bowl this coming August 24 and 25. Being part of the KROQ Street Team I was savvy to KROQ’s secret presale password. But since that password ended up making its way on the Web to everyone else not part of the Street Team, I’m thinking that the scalpers used it, too. They must have because the presale tickets sold sooo fast. And Ticketmaster makes it harder for a human being like myself to jump through hoops and score tickets what with their “security check” measures that have you type in not one word but two. Arrgggh! Bitches! I don’t know how the machines get around that.

Anyway, tickets to the general public (no passwords needed) go on sale online tomorrow morning at 10am Pacific and range in price from $39-$75 each. So if you’re a hard-core Radiohead fan, good luck with that. Sorry, I really don’t have any tips on how to score tickets as everything I’ve tried from signing on early to using lots of windows at the same time hasn’t worked. I only know of people who were able to get tickets though. My brother’s friend (bi-atch!) got them for both nights through Radiohead’s W.A.S.T.E. site, which allows four tickets per person unlike the two-ticket of the presales, and last time he simply waited in line to score tickets and did.

All I really know is that Ticketmaster’s “partner” TicketsNow is charging $295 a person for tickets in the V section. That’s $300 for a nosebleed seat! As much as I love Radiohead, that’s just not an option. Ah well. Good luck, Radiohead fans!

ONLINE SALE: SATURDAY, APRIL 12 at 10am PDT