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Vanderpump Rules’ James Kennedy Spins at Hotel Ziggy for Ziggy Nights Series

by Staff
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Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy headlined Ziggy Nights at Hotel Ziggy on the Sunset Strip on April 26th, timed to the weekly episode airing on Bravo. Ziggy Nights at Hotel Ziggy in West Hollywood is their new weekly performance series held in their B Side restaurant and bar.  Joining special guest DJ James Kennedy in the line up was DJ Aaron Colbert and DJ Skemaddox. James‘ girlfriend Ally Lewber was also on hand to support her man, dancing while he spun front and center with friends on the dance floor.

Hotel Ziggy hosts weekly events at night, including comedy performers and their live music showcase, WFNM (We Found New Music), which helps introduce buzzed about local talent every Monday and Tuesday. See what events Hotel Ziggy has going on now: https://hotelziggy.com/music-events/

In a destination where luxury, glamour and celebrity reign, a rebellious new neighbor has taken up residence in the heart of the Sunset Strip. Hotel Ziggy embraces differences and challenges conformity as a place that encourages guests and locals to come hang out and “just be who you are.” The unpretentious design influenced by grit and rock ‘n’ roll features a modern counter-culture spin. Located next to Mondrian Los Angeles, Hotel Ziggy is the last standing rebel on the block.

Fusing cocktail lounge, pizza joint, music venue and lobby, Hotel Ziggy invites hotel guests to check-in at a sociable and engaging bar lined with hundreds of vinyl albums. A record player behind the front desk fills the communal space with music spanning every progressive genre. A retractable glass garage door partitions one end of the lobby, creating a versatile music venue called “Backbeat,” which supports local musicians and invites them to come and share their sound in a new space to rise above the noise. Hotel Ziggy boasts the largest saltwater pool in West Hollywood, which is another platform to democratize music with live sets performed by notable and up & coming DJs.

Layers of decoupage walls and ceilings celebrate musicians of past and present. A collection of memorabilia includes framed legal documents highlighting decades of lawsuits between musicians, producers and streamers with the intent of asking the controversial question, “Who really owns the music?” Hotel Ziggy’s goal is to trigger lively conversations and in doing so, connect people. Its position is clear for all to hear: “Free the music!”

In alignment with its “free the music” mantra, Hotel Ziggy offers guests access to a Shred Shed that includes electric and acoustic guitars, amps, records, record players, Walkmans and backpacks to use while finding inspiration in LA or sharing creativity with others. All are welcome to borrow, experiment, and share in the “free the music” movement.

Hotel Ziggy hosts weekly events at night, including comedy performers and their live music showcase, WFNM (We Found New Music), which helps introduce buzzed about local talent every Monday and Tuesday. See what events Hotel Ziggy has going on now: https://hotelziggy.com/music-events/

In the playful spirit of LA’s first iconic record store and precursor to the original Tower Records, Licorice Pizza, a casual dining concept named “B-side Pizza” fronts Sunset Boulevard. The pizza joint harkens back to mid-century carhops with an old school pick-up window that allows locals to order to-go with concierge service and style. A custom neon-wrapped 9-inch vinyl album solidifies the retro theme.

Visit www.hotelziggy.com or follow @hotelziggy on Instagram and Twitter.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Ziggy
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Travel & Give’s Fourth Annual Travel with a Purpose Fundraiser with Lisa Vanderpump, hosted by Moun Lakay

by Nastacia Nickolaou
written by Nastacia Nickolaou

Last week, Travel & Give teamed up with The Vanderpump Rules cast for the fourth annual Travel with a Purpose Fundraiser with Lisa Vanderpump charity event at the posh Tom Tom restaurant. Co-stars of the reality show, Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, who co-own the restaurant in West Hollywood were in attendance as well Lisa Vanderpump, Lala Kent, Ariana Madix, Richardson Chery and Katie Maloney. 

 

The fundraising efforts were to not only raise money for Travel & Give’s Teletherapy Program (to help children in Kenya and Haiti with speech, mental and physical disabilities) but to also provide a financial opportunity to those families who were recently affected by the devastating earthquake Haiti experienced in August. A portion of the proceeds went to the CHF Foundation (which aids communities in Haiti affected by the crippling earthquake on August 14, which affected over 800,000 people in the country’s southwestern peninsula. According to the World Food Programme, 77% of people in the affected area live in poverty.) 

Popular personalities such as Garcelle Beauvais, Ken Todd, Jennifer Williams, Tamika J. and Ashley Alexiss came out to the event to show support of the cause. A red carpet was held briefly before guests entered the event where the Knockturnal talked to Tom Schwartz on the bar drama that took place last season. Schwartz said that “it’ll get worse before it gets better” and he’s “stuck in the middle per usual.” He opened up saying that it’s been difficult to establish a personal vs. business relationship with Sandoval. However, after the duo compartmentalized priorities of their on and off screen relationship, they were able to have healthier boundaries throughout the pandemic. Schwartz went on to say that the good news is that “Sandy’s and Schwartz” a new restaurant venture they’re partnering up for again is in the works and will be located in Franklin Village (one of Schwartz favorite LA areas.)

Inside, the low lit bar was fully stocked with signature cocktails and wines as guests enjoyed horderves such as spicy cauliflower ‘wings’, kobe sliders, steak tacos and Tom Tom’s signature Farmer’s Market Board. A performance by The Voice’s Tamika J. got the crowd going as bidders competed in the silent auction and were encouraged to donate. Gift baskets included items from Vanderpump Dogs, a beauty basket from Lala Kent’s ‘Give Them Lala’ line, a class pack variety from LA favorite, Barry’s Bootcamp; a private yoga session with Samora, and an assortment of Chaz Dean hair products. 

To donate, you can go to travelandgive.com

ABOUT TRAVEL & GIVE

Travel & Give (501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization) was established 2017 and works to improve the quality of life of youths in developing countries, with speech, learning, mental, and physical disabilities through direct services, advocacy, and training-based service projects. With it’s Telehealth program, staff in Haiti and Kenya will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify children with delays, and apply basic therapeutic strategies with the support of volunteers.

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#TAG4Haiti

@Travel_Give

@The_CHF_Foundation

@TomTom

 

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On The Scene: ‘Midnight In The Switchgrass’ LA Premiere

by Nastacia Nickolaou
written by Nastacia Nickolaou

 

Midnight In The Switchgrass, directed and produced by Randall Emmett, is a psychological thriller that follows FBI agents Karl (Bruce Willis) and Rebecca (Megan Fox) as they attempt to save abducted girls who have gone missing in the Florida panhandle. The duo find out about a girl who recently went missing from a gas station (played by Caitlin Carmichael) and eventually team up with state-officer Byron, played by Emile Hirsch, who is after a serial killer (Lukas Haas) that happens to be the main culprit of the case. With twists and turns, audiences will be on the edge of their seat riddled with anxiety waiting to uncover the truth behind the deadly murders.

The premiere screening was held at LA LIVE on Monday, July 19th. Attendees included film cast Emile Hirsch, Caitlin Carmichael and Sistine Stallone. Carmichael talked about the experience of playing a victim and the importance of representation of those girls on-screen. 

“Knowing that my character serves as a symbol for thousands of missing girls whose stories that we’ve never heard, gave me this huge responsibility in playing Tracy to bring her to life in the most genuine way,” said Carmichael. “I was really excited to see when reading my sides that our writer Alan and director, Randall, didn’t want to shy away from the intensity and brutality of the story. It was exciting for me to take on the challenge of playing a kidnapped victim and bringing a true story to life, showing that authenticity on screen and not glamourising it in any way so I think that really adds to the bone chilling effect for viewers,” said Carmichael.

Emile Hirsch went on to talk about how grateful he and the cast feel to have made it to the premiere considering the challenges of shooting during the pandemic, noting that the filming process was halted several times.

“Part of my character, Byron Crawford, he’s this really determined homicide detective who has been on this case a long time with very little to show for it but it’s his determination that sort of sees him through to the end and by getting shut down multiple times as we were trying to go, I did kind of end up relating to the sense of just sort of wanting to finish something and the kind of marathon focus that takes.” 

To celebrate Randall Emmett’s first feature film, the Vanderpump Rules cast came out to show support with Lala Kent, Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor on the carpet as well as James Kennedy DJ-ing the after-party at Katsuya LA Live. Love Island Season 1 girls, Alex and Elizabeth, walked the carpet as well.

Despite the intensity of the film, the crowd was lively after the screening and seemed to enjoy Katsuya’s fan-favorites. Rock Shrimp, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Albacore Sashimi and Wagyu Sliders were all served as well as Snoop Dog’s INDOGGO® gin.

Midnight In The Switchgrass will be released for viewing on July 23rd.

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