John Doh

“ERA”, An Exclusive Private Night Club in Downtown LA on the Rooftop of the Historic Landmark and Art Deco Gem, The Oviatt Penthouse

Monthly Summer Event Series Launches Saturday, June 6, 2009 and features Special Guest DJs, Live Music, 1920’s or cocktail attire & more



(LOS ANGELES; May 27, 2009) -- Jenn Laskey/ RedLight Special Events & Kim Koury/ SPIN PR proudly presents “ERA”, a monthly, upscale, era-inspired event series under the stars featuring the most talented musicians and DJs in the industry. The private location is in an 1928 art deco gem called THE OVIATT PENTHOUSE, also known as 'The Art Deco Castle in the Air', adjacent to the famed “Cicada” restaurant. In the past, the space has only been available for weddings and private events, and now has opened its penthouse doors for the first time for RedLight & SPIN to create a party like no other.



RedLight & SPIN’s vision for “Era” was to create a summer special event series/ club alternative in the vibe of an authentic 1920’s event; fully embracing the glamour and splendor of the vintage era when the building was erected, with mesmerizing 1920’s art deco architecture, original penthouse furnishings, DJ & live music blending the past with the present, and an artistic and gorgeous crowd urged to dress in cocktail and/or 1920’s theme attire. Surrounded by 360 degree views of downtown Los Angeles, ERA aims to transport guests back in time, creating a party unlike anything else in LA. Doors open at 9pm, Open Marani Vodka Bar 9-10pm.

On May 9, Los Angeles gets its first festival devoted to California's craft beer culture. Call it the next wave in the craft beer revolution brewing here in Southern California.

A dozen of the state’s best brewers will showcase 26 handcrafted beers while L.A. chefs sling FREE pub grub (gourmet bar nuts, artisan cheese pairings, and vegan snacks). Attendees can try beer treats like ale cupcakes and stout ice cream from the gelato geniuses at Scoops. And a slew of local bands will share the stage with renowned brewers giving tips, and cheese experts lecturing on how to pair beers with food. There will truly be something for every beer drinker!

The $30 entrance fee covers beer, food, brewery roundtables and live music. Tickets are available online and at the door, but space is limited. Proceeds benefit 826LA, the nonprofit tutor program and children’s writing workshop founded by author Dave Eggers. Craft Beer Fest LA is a new annual tradition brought to you by LA CABAL.

At the Echoplex 1154, Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, 90026

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Buy tickets here:

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/s...

MOPLA EVENTS

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Wednesday, April 1
In Association with Getty Museum
Curator Gallery Talk with Judy Keller on JoAnn Callis
Getty Center
WED. April 1, 2009, 2:30pM
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: 310.440.7300

Wednesday, April 1
In Association with Palm Springs Photo Festival - Day 3
Palm Springs, California
WED. April 1, 2009, ALL DAY PALMS SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Thursday, April 2
In Association with Palm Springs Photo Festival - Day 4
Palm Springs, California
Thur. April 2, 2009, ALL DAY

Thursday, April 2
In Association with Annenberg Space for Photography
Douglas Kirkland - A Fifty Year Love Affair with Photography
The Annenberg Space for Photography
Thur. April 2, 2009, 6:30-8pm
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Ave of the Stars #1000
Los Angeles, CA 90067



Friday, April 3
Pro'jekt LA - Dark Side
Part 1 of Pro'jekt LA Series
Dark Side: The Anatomy and Topography of Los Angeles at Night with projected photographs by Amanda Friedman and Felipe Dupouy.
FRI. April 3, 2009, 8-11pm
Location TBA.

Tuesday, April 7
MOPLA Official Opening Nite Event
Pacific Design Center Blue Building
TUESDAY April 7, 2009
7:00-10:00pm
@ Pacific Design Center Blue Building
**$50.00** at door.
**$40.00** in advance.
**37.00** for Lucie Foundation Members.


Friday, April 10
Pro'jekt LA - 'Tis of Thee
Part 2 of Pro'jekt LA Series
'Tis of Thee: Visual Language of American Faces and Landscape with projected photographs by Estevan Oriol, Douglas Odesko and Hyers+Mebane.
Location - A&I + Isgo Lepejian
FRI. April 10, 2009, 8-11pm
A&I + Isgo Lepejian
933 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Wednesday, April 15
In Association with Getty Museum
Curator Gallery Talk with Ann Lacoste on In Focus: The Portrait
Getty Center
Wed. April 15, 2009, 6:30-8pm The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 Phone: 310.440.7300 ** Entrance is Free. Parking $10 **
Thursday, April 16
In Association with Annenberg Space for Photography
Greg Gorman Lecture
Annenberg Space for Photography
THUR. April 16, 2009, 6:30-8pm
Annengerg Space for Photography
2000 Ave of the Stars #1000
Los Angeles, Ca. 90067
**Entrance is Free**

Wednesday, April 22
In Association with Getty Museum
Curator Gallery Talk with Paul Martineau on Paul Outerbridge: Command Performance
Getty Center
Wed. April 22, 2009, 2:30pm
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: 310.440.7300
** Entrance is Free. Parking $10 **

Friday, April 24
Pro'jekt LA - Falling Down Empty
Part 3 of Pro'jekt LA Series
Falling Down Empty:Rock-N-Roll Documentary photography of life on the stage, on the road and simple life behind the scenes with projected photographs by Pat Graham, Nick Zinner and more
FRI. April 24, 2009, 8-11pm
Location TBA.
** Entrance is Free**

**Complete with DJ and drinks! **

Thursday, April 30
Pro'jekt LA - In the Stills of the Night
Part 4 of Pro'jekt LA Series
In the Stills of the Night: Portraits of the LA famous and infamous featuring Gary Lee Boas and Mark Hunter aka The Cobrasnake.
Thur. April 30, 2009, 8-11pm
Location TBA.
** Entrance is Free**
**Complete with live DJ and drinks!

Thursday, April 30
Carolyn Cole - Photojournalism: An International Approach
The Annenberg Space for Photography
THUR. April 30, 2009
Annengerg Space for Photography
2000 Ave of the Stars #1000
Los Angeles, Ca. 90067
**Entrance is Free**

Friday, May 1
Focus on Aids Photography Auction
LA's Premiere Photography Auction/Benefit is Back!
Pacific Design Center
Fri. May 1, 2009
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069






Tuesday, April 7
Looking at the Past to Build a Better Future - Lessons Learned from Photographic Trends moderated by Debra Weiss with Steve Levit, Michael Kochman and Tim Wride.
Pacific Design Center
Tue. April 7, 2009, 3-5pm
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069
Cost:
$50.00
$37.00 Lucie Foundation Members
$15.00 Students with valid ID.

Tuesday, April 7
Staying Alive - How to Succeed as a Photographer in Good and Bad Times moderated by Debra Weiss with Jigisha Bouverat and Glen Wexler.
Pacific Design Center
Tue. April 7, 2009, 10am-12pm
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069
Cost:
$50.00
$37.00 Lucie Foundation Members
$15.00 Students with valid ID.
Wednesday, April 8
The Synergy of Music and Pictures - A Conversation moderated by Dr. Anthony Bannon of George Eastman House with photographers B+ and Herman Leonard.
Pacific Design Center
Wed. April 8, 2009, 10AM-12pm
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069
**Cost - $10.00 with the generous support of the Lucie Foundation.**

Wednesday, April 8
The Singular Vision presented by photographer Andrew Southam
Pacific Design Center
Wed. April 8, 2009, 10AM-12pm
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069

**Cost - $10.00 with the generous support of the Lucie Foundation.**

Thursday, April 16
Collectors Series Part 1
Photo Collecting and Donating to Museums
Helms Daylight Studio
Thur. April 16, 2009, 7pm
Helms Daylight Studio
322 Hutchison Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90232
Parking lot is on the south side of the building.
Cost - Free, but RSVP is required to collectors1@monthofphotography.com

Tuesday, April 21
Collectors Series Part 2
Photography Book Collecting
Helms Daylight Studio
Tue. April 21, 2009, 7pm
Helms Daylight Studio
322 Hutchison Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90232
Parking lot is on the south side of the building.
Cost - Free, but RSVP is required to collectors2@monthofphotography.com

Wednesday, April 22
Collectors Series Part 3
Young Collecting Young - A Conversation on Beginning Collecting
Paul Kopeikin Gallery
Wed. April 22, 2009, 7pm
Paul Kopeikin Gallery
8810 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA. 90069
Cost - Free, but RSVP is required to collectors3@monthofphotography.com

Thursday, April 23
Collectors Series Part 4
Cataloging and Managing Your Collection
Helms Daylight Studio
Thur. April 23, 2009, 7 pm Helms Daylight Studio 322 Hutchison Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90232 Parking lot is on the south side of the building. Cost - Free, but RSVP is required to collectors4@monthofphotography.com

Tue. April 7, 2009, 6-9PM
B+ - Ghost Notes
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069
GHOST NOTES, according to photographer B+, “is a “photo-album” that both documents and critiques music in its relation to the world. As opposed to ten years of photographs of hip hop, this is ten years of hip-hop photography.



Tue. April 7, 2009, 6-9PM
John Delaney
Golden Eagle Hunters of Mongolia
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069 “With classic large format B&W portraits, I’ve tried to capture their pride and nobility. In the mountains, on horseback, I shot medium format B&W and color film to document the hunt and the vast beauty of Mongolia.

Tue. April 7 2009, 6-9PM
Mark Edward Harris
The Axis of Evil (Inside North Korea, Inside Iran)
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069
Mark Edward Harris, whose photo essays, “are driven by a fascination with history and international politics”, create a visual portal into the culture and landscape of specifically, Iran and North Korea. Harris says, “I consider myself a student of history and incredibly fortunate to get up close and personal to the places that are in the news today and the history books tomorrow.” This exhibit will honor and expose the honest and exquisite nature of these places and people we rarely have the chance to see in this light.







Tue. April 7, 2009, 6-9PM
Photo District News
Emerging 30 Show
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069

Tue. April 7, 2009, 6-9PM
Tim Mantoani
Behind Photographs
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, California 90069

Tue. April 21, 2009, 7-10PM
Markus Klinko + Indrani
Icons
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
8687 Melrose Avenue, Blue Building
West Hollywood, California 90069

Sat. April 4, 2009, 6:30-9:30pm
MOPLA's Official Opening
Night Exhibition - Alexandra Hedison
In conjunction with Pro'jekt LA part 1
Bergamot Station
Frank Pictures Gallery A-5
2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404

O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
2941 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-4725
obriensonmain.com
http://www.thescene.com/place...
The other O’Brien’s (or is the other O’Brien’s the other O’Brien’s? Whoa, I just blew my own mind!) will also open its doors at 6 a.m., instead of their normal 11:30, and will feature live music beginning at 3 p.m. Te set-up at O’Brien’s is such that if you would rather not listen to the music, you can stake out a place in the front room or outside on the patio and drink in peace — well, whatever counts as peace on St. Patrick’s day. Full sked below:

3 p.m.—Surf Chicks
6 p.m.—PJ Smith Band
10 p.m.—Slugger O’Toole

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Shark’s Cove is right next door to the Manhattan Hennessey’s, but it’s not like they need the extra foot traffic that’ll generate in the first place. Shark’s Cove is a straight-up sports bar, with 45 LCDs, but they often have live music, and on St. Pat’s frequent performers Kevin Sousa and Kevin Misajon will do an acoustic set beginning at 8 p.m. No cover, as always, at Shark’s Cove.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Brennan’s is looking to be a good bet for live music on the West side. Four bands will play throughout the day on two stages, one inside, one on the tented patio. The bar will flip on the “open” light at 6 a.m. (I’m seriously curious at this point how many people are going to show up to these bars that open just after sunrise. They must do it because there are enough people who want to drink that early to at least cover expenses, and even that is kind of impressive), but the entertainment doesn’t start until 1:30 p.m. No turtle races today, so ladies, feel free to stand upright at all times (you’re probably not going to get this joke unless you’ve been to Brennan’s for turtle races). Full sked below:

Outside
1:30 p.m.—The Lads
4:00 p.m.—Cowspace

Inside
4:30 p.m.—Dazed and Confused
9:30 p.m.—The Mandrakes

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

This Valley Irish pub/sports bar is opening its doors at 8 a.m., but that’s about all — well, that and the larger crowd — that’ll be different from any other Tuesday. Also, due to high demand for the two items, the menu will be limited to corned beef & cabbage and Irish stew. Starting at some time in the evening they will charge a $5 cover.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Manhattan Beach staple Shellback will have a unique menu item for St. Pat’s that bears mentioning: corned beef tacos! In green tortillas no less! Also, according to the owner, Bob, they should have some discounts on whiskey and other Irishy-type spirits and libations, but they’re still waiting on the liquor distributors to come to them with the yearly St. Pat’s-related deals on the same. However, he did say that it’s not unheard of to serve up $1 shots of whiskey. In this economy, one can only hope.

Shellbacks will open its doors at the regular hour, 11 a.m., and does not believe in cover charges.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

St. Pat’s Day starts early at Casey’s. On certain evenings leading up to the big day, patrons will be able to warm up their palate with Jamison whiskey tastings, and score some coupons as well, if they feel further warming is necessary. The festivities begin in earnest on the weekend preceding, with live music from Paddy's Pig on both Friday and Saturday nights. Then on Tuesday, the bar will open its doors four hours early, at 7 a.m. (there’s no cover, so show up early if you want to avoid waiting in line), so patrons can get a jump start on drinking green beer while listening to bagpipers and the DJ (hopefully, not in combination).

But wait, if Casey’s pub is too … stationary for your tastes, you can buy a seat on their double-decker party bus, which actually participates in downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. $20 gets you a seat on the first story, or party on the top deck in the open air for $10 more. And yes, the price of admission includes beer. I didn’t ask, but I assume that if you throw up on any kids along the parade route, you win a fabulous prize and will be hailed as a hero on the local news. Bonus.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Los Angeles’ old Irish pub/restaurant probably doesn’t have to do much to attract patrons on March 17 — and so they are not. Aside from opening their doors at 6:30 a.m. instead of 11:30, you’ll find Tom’s just like it always is, albeit probably a bit more crowded and lively. If you’re Irish though, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more amiable crowd with which to while away the hours over Guinness and Jamison and exchange stories about the old country.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Molly’s will open its doors at 6 a.m., and if years past are any indication, it’ll be packed to the gills by 8, and that’s despite the $20 cover. However, unlike some other places that are planning on charging like they’re a Hollywood club, and you’re a group of five guys, Molly’s will treat its guests to a full-on concert from noon to closing. A little Celtic folk rock, a little reggae, a little bagpipes, a little of everything for everyone, whether you wanna drink and fight or … drink and … not fight? (Seriously, people, no fighting.) Full sked below:

12 p.m.—The Celtic Divas featuring Brooke Alberts
1 p.m.—Bagpiper Thomas Allen
2 p.m.—The Celtic Divas featuring Brooke Alberts
6 p.m.—Slugger O’Toole
8:15 p.m.—Headbone
9:30 p.m.—i-94
11 p.m.—The Dirges

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Culver City’s own slice of the Emerald Isle will be laying it on thick with live Irish music, bagpipers, leprechauns … Leprechauns?!?! The woman I spoke to said leprechauns were going to be there. I didn’t really press for more information. Perhaps I should have. I assume these leprechauns are going to be the “Santa’s Elves looking for another fat payday” types rather than the “Oop! You caught me! Here’s some gold!” types or the terrifying a young Jennifer Aniston types. If it is the latter though, you’ll have plenty of space to hide from the murderous trolls because Joxer’s turns its parking lot into a beer garden to give its patrons ample room to pass out face first without hitting anyone on the way down.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Finn McCool’s, somewhat surprisingly, is not a beach bar with a sunglasses-wearing Shark as a mascot. It is actually a traditional Irish pub, and it looks the part. They even shipped over their actual bar from Ireland, I guess, because no American bar they could find was stout enough to bear the weight of so many pale, befreckled forearms leaning heavily with drink. Have you ever seen a bar collapse under the weight of its patrons? It’s not pretty. But I digress.

Finn’s (McCool’s?) is going pretty much all-out, leaving no Blarney Stone unturned to deliver the revelry. They’re opening up three hours early, at 9 a.m., to serve up some traditional Irish breakfast and, ahem, “coffee.” AND, to really kick the St. Paddy’s spirit into high gear from the get-go, they are bussing in actual Irish people! Yes, a whole double-decker full will descend upon McCool’s bright and early to whip up a nitrogenated froth and teach you about hurling before they are whisked away to their next pub.

After breakfast, take a nap on the sturdy bar, but get up before 2:30, cause that’s when the music starts! Irish singer Marion Griffin will kick things off with some Irish folk. The tempo will assumedly be turn up a notch, though, at 3 p.m. when the Riverdance dancers arrive. If you’re lucky, maybe they’ll tell you some stories about Michael Flatley’s notorious backstage diva behavior (“God dammit, Terrence, I said FOUR-ply! FOUR!”)

Other entertainment will include the world’s largest leprechaun — evidently, which, there are many ways to could work that angle I guess — who will lead patrons on a scavenger hunt for a pot of gold (o’ gold?). Leprechauns not really feeling the pinch of the world financial meltdown, it seems. I guess he hasn’t seen any of those CashForGold.com commercials, so, you know, shhh.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

When you’re an Irish bar on St. Pat’s Day, there’s pretty much two directions you can go: have specials, get some live music, and put some effort into it; or raise prices and charge a cover. O’Brien’s has chosen the latter route, and was very candid about it. And why not? It’s St. Patricks Day, what are you gonna do? Go to a Chinese restaurant? Mwhahahaha!

Anyhow, O’Brien’s is opening its doors bright and early at 6 a.m., and the bartenders assured me that if you’re man or woman enough to show up at a bar that early, they won’t charge you the $20 cover that will apply to the cowards and wusses that don’t show up until after they’ve had lunch. And yeah, the beer will be green.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...

Sonny’s is another popular Irish — well, Boston — bar on Wilshire. If you’re trying to decide between going here and the O’Brien’s down the street, it’s going to be somewhat of a Hobson’s choice. Sonny’s will, however, have live Irish music throughout the day, and their cover is only $10, AND the cover doesn’t kick in until 2. The doors won’t open until 10 a.m., though, so if you chose O’Brien’s you’d already have been drinking for four hours. Also, they only serve beer and wine at Sonny's. You decide.

St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles Guide: http://www.thescene.com/artic...