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Barfly, August 23, 2001
DebL
New Band: Local fave Joe Middler of Joe’s Band has disbanded some dead weight and is now performing as The New Joe’s Band. Catch them this Saturday night at 705, Pier Ave, HB. Newly remodeled: The new 1950s style McDonald’s re-opened last week on Artesia, MB. Almost as cool as the Great Gatsby style mansion McDonald’s on Long Island, NY. I did say almost. Did You Know: The chain Chipotle, "gourmet burritos" is backed by none other than Mickey D’s? The nearest location in the South Bay is Morningside Drive/Manhattan Beach Boulevard, MB. Coming Soon: Fleming’s Steakhouse, in the PF Chang’s area complex, off Rosecrans, El Segundo. Now Open: Café Brasserie French resto, PCH, RB, is now open for lunch and dinner. Open For Lunch: Summers Sports Bar, corner Rosecrans/Highland, MB. Welcome Back: Congrats to local mensch Jim O’Hagan on successfully completing his "Around The World In About 800 Bars," trek around the big ball we call Earth. Closing: Didst thou already see, Shakespeare By The Sea? It’s free, and in Hermosa B. If not, this week-end will be your last chance to catch the production which closes this Sunday, August 26. Call 217.7596 or visit shakespearebythesea.org for more info. Also Closing: Into The Woods presented by the Hermosa Beach Players at their playhouse, Pier Ave, HB closes this Sunday, August 26. Call 376.1297 for ticket info. Happy Belated Birthday: Congrats to the Easy Reader on reaching its 31st year in fine journalism…
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, August 24, The World Party brings on the sequel to Summer Shine: Radioactive, an electronic music meltdown and fashion show hosted by the worm himself, Dennis Rodman at 705, Pier Ave, HB. The DJ line-up will keep you groovin’ with: Mark Tabberner of Giant and Spundae; Milktoast of net.werkone and Swell Records, AZ; Matthew Stafford of Lava Lounge; Armando of TWP as he also celebrates his b-day; and Alex Mora of Bassin. The Radioactivewear Fashion Show, modeled by The World Party Model Team will have KTTV Fox 11 blushing as they are on hand taping for an upcoming "Style File" segment. $10 pre-sale tix available on-line at booth7.net, at Re:Style, Pier Ave, HB or at 705. VIP tix also available to make you even cooler and get into even cooler sections of the club — wow. The Party Buses will be rolling to a special Club Naked after hours party presented by Paul DeRosa at Crash Bar, Hollywood immediately following the Radioactive party. Tickets for "Saturday Night Part Two" are $40 per person, for roundtrip transport and express entry into Crash Bar. Call 718.7278 for more info on both events…
Saturday Night Event: Stems & Seeds four-piece band headed by Mike "Wally" Waltman jams two sets of original funk-rock this Saturday, August 25 at The Pitcher House, 2nd and PCH, HB. If you’ve ever seen Wally perform, you know what I mean by "original." The band goes on around 10:20pm, (making it 4:20 in Kiribati, a remote island in Mironesia, South Pacific. You may remember Kiribati as being the first spot to turn Y2K. This is all very important information). Opening for S&S is original funk-rock band My Size from OC with a 50 minute set from 9pm. $3 cover…
AVP Manhattan Open Player Party: This Saturday, August 25 after the "Wimbledon of beach volleyball," MB Pier, 8am-5pm, join volleyballers and spectators alike at Beaches, MBB, MB to toast the famous sand-sport and those who get paid to play aka very smart people. (Top seeds include Olympians Eric Fonoimoana and Karch Kiraly).The party, sponsored by Smack Sportswear and Michelob Light and hosted by Bill "Siggy" Sigler of Smack, Kevin "KB" Barry of Sangria and Chris "Geeter" McGee starts at 9pm with DJ, drink specials, martini bar and dancing all night. $5 cover. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dig For Kids. The party continues at Sunday night, August 26 at Anacapa, 12th Street, MB for the winners…
Beer Dinner: Next Wednesday, August 29 join Boston Brewmaster Walter Schuerle at the Fishack, Pier Plaza, HB as he co-hosts,with owner Gary Vincent, a six-course beer dinner featuring the brews of Samuel Adams. Feast on salad and chowdah, baby back ribs, Maine Lobster for the "main" course, warm apple pie and finish off with a premium choice cigar, each course paired with a different beer. $60 per person plus tax and grat. Call 372. 5550 for reservations…
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