NASHVILLE |DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2013
CELEBRATE THE 2013 HOLIDAY SEASON ON THE SUNSET STRIP:
THANKSGIVING, HOLIDAYS, NEW YEARS EVE AND CHARITABLE EVENTS
ON THE STRIP THIS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Now through Nov. 27
Food Drive at House of Blues
Help us help those in need. Bring two non-perishable food items to House of Blues Sunset Strip before Nov 27, and have dessert on the house. www.hob.com/LA
Nov. 19 & 20
Thanks For Giving Dinner at GORGE
Join GORGE for their “Thanks For Giving” four-course dinner, with a portion of proceeds supporting The Hospitality Kitchen in downtown L.A. For more than 40 years, this volunteer-run organization has provided 4,000 meals a week to those in need. The menu includes an apple soup amuse bouche, wild mushroom tart, duck confit a l’orange and grand pumpkin macaroon. Dinner is $110 per person. For reservations and more information, call 310-657-6328. www.gorgela.com
Nov. 23 – Dec. 24
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Holiday Sale
Stock up on select coffee and entertaining items at Peet’s Coffee. Receive 15% off select items from Nov. 23 –Nov. 28 and up to 25% off select hardware from Nov. 27 – Dec. 24.
http://peets.com
Nov. 24
SOVA Food Pantry Drive at Viper Room
Viper Room and Bartholomew Presents: Thanksgiving Food Drive for Sova Food Pantry. Bring $10 worth of food, non-perishables and toiletries, and receive FREE entrance for the evening. Enjoy performances by Bartholomew, Elle Rae, Magic and a special midnight performance by the Intergalactix. www.viperroom.com
Nov. 27
Cowboys and Indians Party at Skybar
Skybar at Mondrian will throw a Cowboys and Indians party on Thanksgiving eve from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. with special guest DJs. Costumes encouraged.
www.facebook.com/Mondrian
THANKSGIVING: Thursday, November 28
Multi-Course Menu at Sunset Marquis
Multi-course Thanksgiving dinner including choice of slow-roasted organic turkey, sirloin steak or herb-basted salmon. Meal is $65 for those ages 12 and older, $25 for childn and free for those ages 4 and younger. For reservations, call 310-358-3759.
http://www.sunsetmarquis.com/item/thanksgiving-menu
Three-Course Meal at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring main course options of roasted organic turkey with sage stuffing, butter poached halibut, charcoal roasted chatham cod, black angus beef filet or “Gordon Ramsay’s” roasted beef wellington. Thanksgiving menu is $95 per person and is available 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. For reservations, call 310-358-7788.
http://www.thelondonwesthollywood.com/d/londonwest/media/PDFs/Menus/Thanksgiving2013.pdf
Rainbow Bar & Grill
Add some rock and roll history to your turkey day at the Rainbow. The legendary restaurant will open at 4 p.m. to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for $21.50 per person. The full menu will also be available. www.rainbowbarandgrill.com
“Orphans Thanksgiving” at Rock & Reilly’s
Orphan’s Thanksgiving at Rock & Reilly’s is your home away from home this Nov. 28. Join Reilly and his band of misfits as they enjoy $10 Thanksgiving meals, a cold brew, football, and a little rock n’ roll. www.rnrpub.com
Après Turkey Special Dessert Menu at Pearl’s
Come to Pearl’s on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. to enjoy special Thanksgiving themed desserts and a glass of complimentary champagne upon arrival! http://pearlsliquorbar.com
Le Clafoutis
We are open all day and will be serving specials and a special Thanksgiving menu. Full selection of pastries and turkey-shaped breads. Open until 11 p.m.
www.clafoutisrestaurant.com
House of Giving Charitable Dinner at House of Blues
House of Blues Sunset Strip continues its annual tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals to those in need this year. The venue will open its doors at 10 a.m. to host their annual “Feed the Souls” Thanksgiving meal for those in need. Seating will take place in the Music Hall. Guests will be treated to a traditional Thanksgiving feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables, rolls and pumpkin pie. Live entertainment will be provided by the House of Blues Gospel Band. Charitable organizations can make seating reservations thru Maria Solorio at 323-848-5195.
Bootsy Bellows
Dance off that turkey and dressing at Bootsy Bellows nightclub, which will be open Thanksgiving eve. www.bootsybellows.com
Nov. 30
Small Business Saturday at Book Soup
Celebrate Small Business Saturday and support your local independent, Book Soup! Book Soup welcomes authors Meredith Maran, Hal Ackerman, Kim Dower and more to the bookselling floor in celebration of Indies First! Meet the authors, talk books, and maybe get a couple signed.
www.booksoup.com
December Events
Dec. 1
Josh Kun discusses and signs Songs in the Key of Los Angeles at Book Soup
Culled from the Southern California Sheet Music Collection of the Los Angeles Public Library, this unprecedented anthology tells the story of Los Angeles through its songs. Featuring the elaborately designed covers of more than one hundred pieces of vintage sheet music, Songs in the Key of Los Angeles spans 1859 to 1959 and offers a rare musical window into Southern California history. Event begins at 4 p.m. www.booksoup.com
Dec. 6
Holiday Open House and Toy Drive at Sunset Collection
Participating businesses of Sunset Collection (located at 8539 W Sunset Blvd.) will be open to the public and will offer complimentary food, drinks, music and discounts. Participating businesses include: Angela’s Coffee, Burger Lounge, Sunset Tan, InStyle Nails, Divine H20, Vered Hair Salon, Printop Printing, Sushi Park and Joe’s Pizza. The event will also feature a Santa, music from DJ Ray Mack, a raffle basket valued at $2,000, and toy donation benefiting the City of West Hollywood and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Toy Drive. Party lasts from 12 – 7 p.m. Arrive early to get your photo taken with one of the “sexy Santas” on the red carpet. Free parking available on site.
Dec. 6
Toys For Tots benefit with Cherie Curie at the Viper Room
Viper Room and Toys for Tots Presents: Cherie Curie, Future Villains, Maudlin Strangers, Jonah Nimoy and a special midnight performance by The Lonely Drunks Club Band. Bring a toy valued at $10 or more and get a drink on us! Tickets are $20 for this 21 and older show.
www.viperroom.com
Dec. 7
Henry Bushkin discusses and signs Johnny Carson at Book Soup
An endlessly dishy and incisive account of the King of Late Night at the height of his fame and power, by his lawyer, wingman, fixer, and closest confidant. Event begins at 5 p.m.
www.booksoup.com
Dec. 7, 8 & 9
Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass at The Roxy
Looking for an early holiday gift? Why not treat the guitar lover in your life to a master class with Dweezil Zappa? Join the rock and roll royal for a 90-minute personalized guitar instruction prior to his evening show. Technique and application will be discussed. Classes begin at 3 p.m. and the fee is $75. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Dec. 8
Holiday Book Brunch at Book Soup
There is certainly no need to look any further when shopping this holiday season. And on Dec. 8, be sure to join us for mimosas and have a listen as some of our excellent publisher reps from Macmillan, Penguin and Random House talk up the best gifts for everyone on your list. Book brunch begins at noon. www.booksoup.com
Dec. 8
Toy Drive and Specials at Tattoo Mania
Tattoo Mania is collecting toys for the “Santa rides a Harley” toy drive for the Fred Jordan Mission on Dec. 8. All toys valued at $20 or more will receive 50% off of an $80 house minimum tattoo. Additionally, throughout the month of December, Tattoo Mania is offering a special house minimum rate of $50 between 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily. You must mention “Sunset Strip holiday special” for the discount.
Dec. 9
Holiday Classics Party at Pearl’s
White Christmas. Miracle on 34th Street. Meet Me in St. Louis. Come pay homage to old Hollywood’s classic holiday movies with a night of glamour on Dec. 9. Specialty cocktails and champagne await you! www.pearlsliquorbar.com
Dec. 9
Holiday Trivia at Book Soup
Join author (Americana Beautiful) and pop-culture humorist Charles Phoenix for a fun night of cocktails, hors d’oeurves and trivia! Event begins at 9 p.m. www.booksoup.com
Dec. 11
Snowed In 3D at The Den
The Den’s “Snowed In” ‘80s themed ski party returns for the third year. Karaoke, DJ, Bad Santa, whiskey ice luge, hot toddys, games and more. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Den-Of-Hollywood/129859260402630
Dec. 11
Holiday Party at Shamira 13 Jewelry
Celebrate the season with wine, hors d’oeuvres and shopping discounts. 6-9 p.m.
http://samira13.com
Dec. 11
Toys 4 Tots (And Shots) at Rock & Reilly’s
When you give back, so does Reilly. Bring a toy valued at least $20 to the annual Toys 4 Tots event on Dec. 11 and get a complimentary shot of Mother’s Milk Whiskey and unlimited tater tots! www.facebook.com/RockAndReillys
Dec. 12
Holiday Party at Lenceria Boutique
We are excited to celebrate the holiday season with our Sunset Strip friends, family and neighbors! Join us from 7-10 p.m. and enjoy our famous Manhattans, mandatory bubbly and delicious treats. A night of friends, music and, of course, special promotions. We are already putting together raffle gifts for three lucky ladies (and their guys). Just bring an unwrapped toy or a food item that can be donated for a chance to win. www.facebook.com/LenceriaLA
Dec. 12 & 14
Holiday Party & Shopping Event at Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Enjoy a three hour shopping event on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and receive 20% off select holiday items. Also on Saturday, enjoy a “mocktail” party with espresso and tea drinks and recipe cards for your home gatherings.
http://peets.com
Dec. 13
Street Drum Corps Misfit Xmas at The Roxy
Get in the dark holiday spirit with Street Drum Corps at The Roxy. Tickets are $14-16 for this all-ages show. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Dec. 14
Kevin Fitzpatrick discusses and signs Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide at Book Soup
Few writers have earned Dorothy Parker’s reputation for drinking as much or as hard, and fewer still have achieved her notorious skill at wisecracking wit. Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, president of the Dorothy Parker Society, gives us an intoxicating new look at the doyenne of the ripping riposte through the lens she most preferred: the bottom of a glass. A bar book for Parker enthusiasts and literary tipplers alike, Under the Table offers a unique take on Parker, the infamous Algonquin Round Table, and the Jazz Age by profiling and celebrating the drinks that she, her bitter friends, and sweetest enemies enjoyed and discussed. The signing begins at 4 p.m. This event will be preceded by a two hour tour of Dorothy Parker’s former homes and haunts in Hollywood and Beverly Hills ending with the event at Book Soup. For more info, please visit TicketWeb and the “Jazz Age LA Tours & the Dorothy Parker Society: Dorothy Parker’s Los Angeles Tour” listing. www.booksoup.com
Dec. 19, 20 & 21
Camp Freddy & Friends 7th Annual Xmas Residency at The Roxy
All star cover band Camp Freddy returns to The Roxy to spread festive cheer. Special guests are a given, with past drop-ins including Billy Idol, Juliette Lewis, Slash, Ozzy and more!
www.theroxyonsunset.com
Dec. 19
Danny B Harvey’s Black Christmas at Viper Room
Get in the holiday spirit with Danny B Harvey, JD Bender and 8 Track Cadillac. Tickets are $10 in advance/$12 day of show for this 21 and older event. Doors open at 8 p.m.
www.viperroom.com
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Dinner at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
Enjoy a three-course menu served from 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. for $95 per person. (Full menu details to be announced.) www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
Le Claufoutis
Open all day and for dinner. Regular menu and specials. www.clafoutisrestaurant.com
Dec. 25
Christmas Day at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
Enjoy a three-course menu served from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. $95 per person.
www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31
Belle Epoque at Skybar
Enjoy special guest DJs, live music, burlesque dancers and a hosted bar from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. with a champagne toast at midnight. $125 per person. For tickets please call 323 848 6025 or email skybarla@mhgc.com. www.facebook.com/mondrian
New Year’s Ball at Pearl’s
Pearl’s Liquor Bar is ringing in the New Year with style! Watch the ball drop under the stars on the rooftop deck. Tickets available beginning Dec. 9. www.pearlsliquorbar.com
Goo Goo Dolls at House of Blues Sunset Strip
Rock in 2014 with the Goo Goo Dolls. Dinner, drink and bar packages are available, including party favors and a midnight champagne toast. This event is ages 21 and older only.
www.hob.com/LA
Camp Freddy at The Roxy
Camp Freddy & Friends return to The Roxy for one more night in December. Ring in 2014 with this legendary, celebrity cover band. Event is ages 21 and older. Tickets are $100.
www.theroxyonsunset.com
Bootsy Bellows
Enjoy live music, specialty cocktails and a spectacular NYE party as you ring in 2014.
www.bootsybellows.com
“No Hassle” NYE Party at Rock & Reilly’s
If there is one thing Reilly hates, it’s when he can’t get a drink. No-Hassle New Year’s Eve charges no cover and provides complimentary toasts of bubbly every hour after Dublin hits midnight. https://www.facebook.com/RockAndReillys
GORGE NYE Dinner
Ring in the new year with a special tasting menu. For full details and menu, visit www.gorgela.com
Gordon Ramsay NYE Dinner
Two seatings available: first seating is a three-course menu served from 5 – 8 p.m. for $95 per person, and the second is a five-course menu served from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. with a midnight champagne toast for $145 per person. www.thelondonwesthollywood.com
Le Claufoutis
Ring in 2014 at this classic Sunset Plaza café. Regular menu and specials served.
www.clafoutisrestaurant.com
Holiday Hotel Packages
Now through Dec. 20
Holiday Shopping Package at Mondrian
Stay on The Sunset Strip and enjoy rates starting from $279 with exclusive shopping discounts at more than 15 local retailers. https://preview.morganshotelgroup.com/special/mondrian-la-holiday-shopping-package
Dec. 1 – 31
Sunset Package at Grafton On Sunset
Book our “Sunset Package” which includes continental breakfast and complimentary WiFi.
https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=10215&Chain=5173&promo=SUNPKG
For more information about THE SUNSET STRIP or its events, please visit
www.thesunsetstrip.com and www.ssmf.com
For more information contact:
MSO 818-380-0400
Todd Brodginski x239, toddb@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
