http://la.com.socialdomain.com/index.php Events in Los Angeles Area today. en-us Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:01 -0700 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30356 Vendome Wine Bar :: 11555 Ventura Blvd. :: Studio City, CA || For those not familiar with Staff Picks Tastings; we select our favorites / 'best values' from various regions and present those in an exciting, fuel efficient flight. These are generally under $25 or are wines that we're just plain crazy about. If you're out shopping for something new, don't miss this tasting. http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30356 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30127 Citrus at Social :: 6525 Sunset Boulevard :: Los Angeles, CA || Citrus at Social is hosting a series of Pre-Harvest Wine & Jazz Dinners in the month of August every Thursday evening featuring a presentation by a prominent Southern California winemaker, a five-course meal prepared by Citrus at Social with wine pairings, live jazz, valet parking, tax and gratuity included in one package price. Ken Volk, Kenneth Volk Vineyards Ken Volk has been making Santa Barbara and Central Coast wines for more than a quarter century. Perhaps best known as the founder of Wild Horse Winery, Ken has earned a reputation for crafting world-class wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley. Ken's unparalleled knowledge and skill have garnered him immediate recognition for producing luxury wines of exceptional character with his new brand, Kenneth Volk Vineyards, located in Santa Maria Valley. http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30127 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30368 Santa Monica Pier :: 200 Santa Monica Pier :: Santa Monica, CA || Closing night of the Twilight Dance Series is all Reggae with Toots & the Maytals. http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30368 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30437 Playa Vista Center Pointe Club :: 6200 Playa Vista Drive :: Playa Vista || Around the world in 80 sips will give you access to wines from across the globe, sans jet lag, luggage and confusing foreign languages. Sponsored by K & L Wine Merchants, Fiji Water, LA.com and Cozmo Card, international wines take center stage including wines from Chile, Spain, Italy, France, Israel, Australia & South Africa to name a few, with fruits and cheeses on hand to give occasional relief from sipping. http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30437 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30592 Tiki-Ti :: 4427 Sunset Blvd :: Los Angeles || Tiki Diablo is known internationally for his work as a carver, designer, mug maker, and décor specialist. Having worked in Germany, England, Spain and the Mainland he has made his mark on the world of Tiki. He is one of very few contemporary artists whose work is represented on the historic walls of the Tiki Ti. He will join King Kukulele on stage for the first time since they shared the stage at the Tabou Tiki Room in Berlin, Germany. AND Meet Mike Buhen and learn the secrets of the Tiki Ti! We’ll hear the story of founder/owner Ray Buhen whose picture hangs on the wall keeping a watchful eye over the Tiki Ti. Mike will answer questions from the audience, explain the history of the “Big Board”, and talk about the latest changes at the bar Beachbum Berry describes as one of very few places where you can get drinks recreated for you according to their original recipes. ALSO King Kukulele will give the partons a chance to revisit the music that made the nights come alive in the Honolulu of the 50’s and 60’s. In the intimate setting of the Tiki Ti, the King will engage the audience with songs and stories, accepting requests and creating new little ditties just for the Floating Luau guests. PLUS The legendary Lefthanders Club existed in the 60’s and then disappeared forever into the memory of those lucky few members who enjoyed the annual laughter at the luau of the Lefthanders Club. Few people have ever witnessed the Lefthanders Club luau but one who was there will share his memories and even show 40 year old film footage of the Lefthanders at play. As a special surprise, after 40 years, the Lefthanders Club will re-open for one night only and all guests of the Floating Luau will become honorary members and given a Lefthanders Club membership card! This membership card is a recreation of an original Lefthanders Club card from 1964!! Come share this ultra rare opportunity to hear live music at Ray Buhen’s Tiki Temple. We’ll see you at the Tiki Ti!!! http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30592 http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30530 Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites :: 404 South Figueroa :: Los Angeles, CA || A three-week rooftop series of sci-fi inspired films and artists videos screened atop the landmark Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in Downtown Los Angeles. All outdoor screenings are FREE and begin at dusk. In the high season of summer blockbusters, this series presents low-fi cult features and artist videos that use elements of science fiction to cast new light on earthly struggles and everyday phenomena. Outer space is used as a metaphor for psychological inner space, post-apocalyptic futures and interplanetary utopias are imagined through the quotidian lens of social progress, and android life illuminates human dysfunction on Earth. Thursday, August 28 Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Arkestra: Space is the Place (John Coney, 1974, 82 min.) Screenings are held on the Plaza Pool Deck, 4th floor. Seating: Limited chairs, but plenty of room to spread out in the grass with blankets, pillows, snacks, friends. Parking: Street, or CityNational garage (enter on Flower St. at 4th) is $10 with validation. Hotel Valet is $25 with validation. http://la.com.socialdomain.com/info.php?id=30530