Sometimes, adults do things that might seem more suited for college kids.
The Mooning of the Amtrak is one of those things.
It was born of a bet – and it's a sure bet that a bar was involved – and has now turned into an annual event. Each year, a few hundred people roll off the 5 freeway in south Orange County, CA, to a dive bar called the Mug's Away Saloon in Laguna Niguel, and moon the passing Amtrack trains.
It's the Mooning of the Amtrak, and it's as harmless as an ocean breeze, as fun as a beach party. Goofy, yes. Dangerous, no. The 2010 event is Saturday, July 10. For a review of the event, go to PubClub.com:
Of course, with nothing better to do, the Laguna Nigel City Council considers it a treat to the lifestyle and well-being of their citizens – never mind that the Mug's Away is in a business area, located in small industrial-type strip mall with no residences around for miles – and want to shut it down.
Police are warning people to STAY AWAY!!!
What, they have nothing better to do than try and ruin people's Saturday afternoon? There are no problems at this event, it's just good clean fun.
Okay, if any person has had "their first beer," take care 'of em. But for the 99% of law-abiding, fun-loving people, LET THEM PARTY!!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Over-the-Line Tournament San Diego
PubClub.com will once again dispatch PubClubette wild child Chelsea Hunter to cover the Over-the-line tournament this summer in San Diego.
This is one of the wildest, craziest and unconventional beach parties found anywhere in the world. It's a two-week event which consists of a sporting event that is not too taxing because the REAL reason is to drink beer on the beach!
"The game itself is a form of softball. I had about three different people try to explain the game to me, but considering most attendees were already 5-6 beers deep by the time I arrived, I never really grasped the exact rules. It didn't matter, though, because everyone was in good spirits and was having a blast, especially as we plastered PubClub.com temporary tattoos on everyone at the tourney!, Chelsea wrote during her first journey to the event.
The highlight is the Miss Emerson contest, which takes place on the second Saturday. Again, here's Chelsea's observation:
Another interesting part of the tournament is the "Miss Emerson" contest.
Now I have to admit, I was skeptical as to the validity of this contest and what exactly the judging specifications were based on. I originally thought that it was solely a "who has the bigger boobs" contest which, do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with at all!
Come to find out, it is much more than that as I learned when I interviewed one of the recent winners, Mary Kraszewski. The judges are looking for a beach beauty who carries herself with style and grace. Out of all the qualified contestants only one is crowned Miss Emerson, based on her interview with the committee of 9 judges!
The contestants' interview skills and stage presence determines the winner. The newly appointed Miss Emerson is then expected to attend all the events that O.M.B.A.C sponsors for the next year.
(Editor's note: It should be pointed out that the writer, Chelsea Hunter, is a former Miss Fitness Arizona and was the first runner-up in the 2007 Miss Long Beach Grand Prix contest.)
The 2010 event is July 10-11 and 17-18. The Miss Emerson contest is July 18. Read more about the party, and see Chelsea's photos, on PubClub.com!
This is one of the wildest, craziest and unconventional beach parties found anywhere in the world. It's a two-week event which consists of a sporting event that is not too taxing because the REAL reason is to drink beer on the beach!
"The game itself is a form of softball. I had about three different people try to explain the game to me, but considering most attendees were already 5-6 beers deep by the time I arrived, I never really grasped the exact rules. It didn't matter, though, because everyone was in good spirits and was having a blast, especially as we plastered PubClub.com temporary tattoos on everyone at the tourney!, Chelsea wrote during her first journey to the event.
The highlight is the Miss Emerson contest, which takes place on the second Saturday. Again, here's Chelsea's observation:
Another interesting part of the tournament is the "Miss Emerson" contest.
Now I have to admit, I was skeptical as to the validity of this contest and what exactly the judging specifications were based on. I originally thought that it was solely a "who has the bigger boobs" contest which, do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with at all!
Come to find out, it is much more than that as I learned when I interviewed one of the recent winners, Mary Kraszewski. The judges are looking for a beach beauty who carries herself with style and grace. Out of all the qualified contestants only one is crowned Miss Emerson, based on her interview with the committee of 9 judges!
The contestants' interview skills and stage presence determines the winner. The newly appointed Miss Emerson is then expected to attend all the events that O.M.B.A.C sponsors for the next year.
(Editor's note: It should be pointed out that the writer, Chelsea Hunter, is a former Miss Fitness Arizona and was the first runner-up in the 2007 Miss Long Beach Grand Prix contest.)
The 2010 event is July 10-11 and 17-18. The Miss Emerson contest is July 18. Read more about the party, and see Chelsea's photos, on PubClub.com!
Fourth of July 2010 Hermosa Beach, CA
Wow. That was GREAT! Tony the Tiger Grrrreeeaaat!!!
The Fourth of July in Hermosa Beach, CA, was one house party after another, all along the walkway that runs along the sand called The Strand. House party, house party, house party!
It was wild – some so big that crowds nearly blocked the Strand and one that involved hundreds of people on the beach – but also as calm as the gentle on-shore wind that blew in off the Pacific. It was responsible adults acting like responsible adults, all having a great time, smiling morning, noon and night. The troublemakers, it appeared, were all on holiday, spending the 4th elsewhere. And cheers out a red cup to the Hermosa Beach Police for letting the people party and not spoiling the fun by breaking up bashes or otherwise causing a party pooping scene.
The day started, as it always does in Hermosa, with the Ironman competition. This is an event unique to the area and it combines physical exercise with the California surfing culture and the South Bay beach culture of drinking beer. The Ironman consists of a couple hundred participants running a mile, paddleboarding a mile and drinking a 6-pack. That's right, the participants are required to pound down the Bud (the winner did it all in a little more than 10 minutes).
This then leads to a crazy party, lifting the winner in the air and forming a mosh pit while a punk band pounds live music (Pennywise, from Hermosa Beach, was once the band). This goes on for about a half hour under the watchful eye of the cops, who then move in a shoo everyone away. And guess what – even after this wild show of emotion and craziness, the people pick up their empties and put them in plastic trash bags. See more of this event in this PubClub Ironman article:
After the Ironman, it's onto the Strand! Actually, first it's onto a restaurant and bar to get some food. And in 2010, several Ironman competitors went to Cafe Boogaloo, which gives free mimosas for two hours with breakfast. The punk band showed up, as well, and it was lively to say the least.
Out on the Strand, it was sunny and funny. A band on a platform went up and down the beach. So, too, did a DJ. Everywhere, but Buds were flowing and people smiling. This is the way the 4th of July should be celebrated at fun party beach!
Check out more great party photos, events and reports on PubClub.com!
Cheers!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Plenty of Fireworks on the Fourth Of July
From the cities to the seas, America is set to celebrate the Fourth of July. And PubClub.com is providing the fireworks beforehand with a series of articles on where to find the biggest parties on America’s birthday.
PubClub.com, where every day is the Fourth of July and every night is New Year’s Eve, shines its rocket’s red glare on three stories. One highlights celebrations in major cities across the country, plus activities on lakes and rivers and prime sporting events. A second article focuses specifically on Los Angeles, one of the top spots to spend the Fourth. The third targets the party scene in the LA South Bay beach cities of Manhattan and Hermosa, one of the country’s most raucous locations for Independence Day
“The Fourth of July is America’s great celebration,” said Kevin Wilkerson, President, PubClub.com. “PubClub.com displays the diversity of this country. It’s taken three articles to cover it all, in fact.”
Among the cities featured in the main article are Boston, Chicago (which has the Taste of Chicago), Milwaukee (which has Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival), New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Plus there’s Lake Travis in Austin, Texas and Geist Reservoir outside of Indianapolis, Ind. PubCub.com also realizes sports are large part of American culture and the story provides information on all Major League Baseball teams playing home games on the 4th, as well as NASCAR’s annual race in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The Los Angeles story covers the major activities, including information on fireworks at the Rose Bowl and in Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, Long Beach and Orange County. Manhattan and Hermosa beaches, known as the South Bay, has a series of house parties up and down “The Strand,” and PubClub.com’s photos and prose brings that scene to life.
All three articles are linked on PubClub.com’s home page (http://www.pubclub.com) under Highlighted Events on the left side of the page. Starting July 1, more prominent links will be placed under the Shot of the Day. Direct links to the articles are here:
http://www.pubclub.com/fourthjuly/index.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/fourthjuly/losangeles.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/FourthJuly/hermosa.htm
“With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, it promises to be a huge three-day national gathering,” Wilkerson said.
PubClub.com is a free-access travel and nightlife website focusing on city guides and bars in places from Amsterdam to Australia, across the USA and Europe. It also covers festivals such as Running With the Bulls, New Orleans JazzFest and San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers, plus un “special events” such as Jimmy Buffett concerts. It is based in Manhattan Beach, CA.
PubClub.com, where every day is the Fourth of July and every night is New Year’s Eve, shines its rocket’s red glare on three stories. One highlights celebrations in major cities across the country, plus activities on lakes and rivers and prime sporting events. A second article focuses specifically on Los Angeles, one of the top spots to spend the Fourth. The third targets the party scene in the LA South Bay beach cities of Manhattan and Hermosa, one of the country’s most raucous locations for Independence Day
“The Fourth of July is America’s great celebration,” said Kevin Wilkerson, President, PubClub.com. “PubClub.com displays the diversity of this country. It’s taken three articles to cover it all, in fact.”
Among the cities featured in the main article are Boston, Chicago (which has the Taste of Chicago), Milwaukee (which has Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival), New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Plus there’s Lake Travis in Austin, Texas and Geist Reservoir outside of Indianapolis, Ind. PubCub.com also realizes sports are large part of American culture and the story provides information on all Major League Baseball teams playing home games on the 4th, as well as NASCAR’s annual race in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The Los Angeles story covers the major activities, including information on fireworks at the Rose Bowl and in Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, Long Beach and Orange County. Manhattan and Hermosa beaches, known as the South Bay, has a series of house parties up and down “The Strand,” and PubClub.com’s photos and prose brings that scene to life.
All three articles are linked on PubClub.com’s home page (http://www.pubclub.com) under Highlighted Events on the left side of the page. Starting July 1, more prominent links will be placed under the Shot of the Day. Direct links to the articles are here:
http://www.pubclub.com/fourthjuly/index.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/fourthjuly/losangeles.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/FourthJuly/hermosa.htm
“With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, it promises to be a huge three-day national gathering,” Wilkerson said.
PubClub.com is a free-access travel and nightlife website focusing on city guides and bars in places from Amsterdam to Australia, across the USA and Europe. It also covers festivals such as Running With the Bulls, New Orleans JazzFest and San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers, plus un “special events” such as Jimmy Buffett concerts. It is based in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Friday, June 5, 2009
PubClub Party Report, June 5
Here's the latest PubClub.com Party Report, covering LA's South Bay beach cities!
Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
Whew! We got our team into Surfest ‘09. Barely! In fact, we were the last ones to get entered before it went to the stand-by list.
It took a trio of us pulling an all-nighter to make it happen. The sign-ups were this past Monday morning at Manhattan Beach City Hall and by the time we arrived at about 3 on Sunday afternoon, there was already a line of 40-plus people (the first 32 spots are automatically taken by the really good teams, the ones which play on Sunday, like DEFENDING CHAMPIONS MAGNUM P.I.!).
After Rick did a “grab and go” to get the spot, I took over and four hours later passed the chair to Greg. Team Captain “Ice” did the midnight shift and endured chilly temperatures and even an early-morning misting from June Gloom. Yes, the “Ice” was chilled! I went back to relieve him at 7 a.m., and approached the check-in table at about 8:30. I was greeted with these remarks when the official saw the team name of PubClub:
“PubClub.com. A VERY popular website. You have lots of pictures of the partying but not enough of the volleyball. You should have more photos of the volleyball.”
Well, PubClub DOES have many outstanding action shots (as well as party shots). You be the judge if there’s too many of the drinking action:
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest08.htm
5-MAN GOLF
There is only one fivesome left, so register now! http://www.5mangolf.com/
$100 gets you entrance into the tournament, a hosted bar and BBQ dinner, an event t-shirt, a goodie bag, the opportunity to wins tons of cool prizes and the chance to contribute to a deserving local charity.
If you don't get a spot in the tournament you are still invited to attend the event and can register as a caddie or spectator for $50. Caddies receive everything that golfer does, except the green fees.
Prizes will be awarded to the Best Dressed, Lowest Score, Longest Drive, Straightest Tee Shot, Closest to the Pin, Worst Score and more! Prizes, silent auction and raffle items include: two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a TaylorMade R9 460 Driver, clothing and apparel from Revel Golf, a Callaway Golf stand bag, Wilson golf clubs, bikinis from Beach Bunny Swimwear, autographed sports memorabilia, wine, and much, much more.
This Surfest-style golf tournament is Saturday, June 13, from 5-8 at The Lakes in El Segundo. The official After Party is at Baja Sharkeez.
SURF’S UP. IN HOLLYWOOD!?
PubClub was on the red carpet for the opening of the new Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal Studios last week. The club sports a tropical theme, which I certainly could connect with, of course. Dana Carvey, Lisa Kudrow and other comedy celebs passed in front of PubClub’s camera. Here’s the photos and story. On the way out of Universal, I passed a line to get into Howl at the Moon, the dueling piano bar which has a location at CityWalk. This may be worth a road trip in the future.
http://www.pubclub.com/LosAngeles/lovitzopening.htm
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SOUTH BAY
Simmzy’s got my attention on Sunday afternoon. I passed by it on the way to stake our spot for Surfest; the place was standing-room-only packed. It has a small patio and, like Sharkeez Hermosa, an “indoor-outdoor” area leading up to the bar – sliding doors that open up to the ocean breeze. So I stopped in on Tuesday afternoon, met manager Chris and over a beer he told me about this new place, which is next to Starbuck’s on Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Chris informed me the place is owned by locals (father and son of The Kettle) and they want to cater to locals. There are 24 beers on tap – a kind of mini-Naja’s but in a much more pleasant setting – and wines. Most beers are $6. The menu is somewhat limited, offering three salads, burgers and sandwiches ($7.50-15), plus a few appetizers and three breakfasts choices (served until 2:30). As I sat at the bar, the pulled pork panino passed my way and it looked so good, I almost ordered it on the spot, despite having just finished lunch. “Oh, it’s gooood,” Chris said. I also liked the local/friendly vibe of the place.
Another new place is Memphis at the Beach, currently under construction at the Towne location. I’ll have more on this venue in a future Party Report...PubClub.com’s local pages (links below) are providing the schedule and times for the Laker NBA Finals games. If Thursday’s first game is any indication, this will be a quick series...Look for the Laker Gals next week at Upper Manhattan...Looking ahead, the Manhattan Open AVP is July 16-19, with the Hermosa tournament the week after Surfest, Aug. 6-9...Smack Sportswear is hosting its’ 15-year anniversary party on June 25 (9 p.m.) at, where else, Sharkeez Hermosa Beach It will also feature the re-launch of Volleyball Magazine...Smackfest is Saturday, July 25. It’s a mini-Surfest where “average” competitors get to act silly and mix in a little beach volleyball.
Look for information next week on the next Showcase of South Bay Sounds, put on by PubClub.com and SoulCole.com!
That’s it for this week’s edition of the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
http://www.pubclub.com
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/hermosa.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/manhattan.htm
Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
Whew! We got our team into Surfest ‘09. Barely! In fact, we were the last ones to get entered before it went to the stand-by list.
It took a trio of us pulling an all-nighter to make it happen. The sign-ups were this past Monday morning at Manhattan Beach City Hall and by the time we arrived at about 3 on Sunday afternoon, there was already a line of 40-plus people (the first 32 spots are automatically taken by the really good teams, the ones which play on Sunday, like DEFENDING CHAMPIONS MAGNUM P.I.!).
After Rick did a “grab and go” to get the spot, I took over and four hours later passed the chair to Greg. Team Captain “Ice” did the midnight shift and endured chilly temperatures and even an early-morning misting from June Gloom. Yes, the “Ice” was chilled! I went back to relieve him at 7 a.m., and approached the check-in table at about 8:30. I was greeted with these remarks when the official saw the team name of PubClub:
“PubClub.com. A VERY popular website. You have lots of pictures of the partying but not enough of the volleyball. You should have more photos of the volleyball.”
Well, PubClub DOES have many outstanding action shots (as well as party shots). You be the judge if there’s too many of the drinking action:
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/surfest08.htm
5-MAN GOLF
There is only one fivesome left, so register now! http://www.5mangolf.com/
$100 gets you entrance into the tournament, a hosted bar and BBQ dinner, an event t-shirt, a goodie bag, the opportunity to wins tons of cool prizes and the chance to contribute to a deserving local charity.
If you don't get a spot in the tournament you are still invited to attend the event and can register as a caddie or spectator for $50. Caddies receive everything that golfer does, except the green fees.
Prizes will be awarded to the Best Dressed, Lowest Score, Longest Drive, Straightest Tee Shot, Closest to the Pin, Worst Score and more! Prizes, silent auction and raffle items include: two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a TaylorMade R9 460 Driver, clothing and apparel from Revel Golf, a Callaway Golf stand bag, Wilson golf clubs, bikinis from Beach Bunny Swimwear, autographed sports memorabilia, wine, and much, much more.
This Surfest-style golf tournament is Saturday, June 13, from 5-8 at The Lakes in El Segundo. The official After Party is at Baja Sharkeez.
SURF’S UP. IN HOLLYWOOD!?
PubClub was on the red carpet for the opening of the new Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal Studios last week. The club sports a tropical theme, which I certainly could connect with, of course. Dana Carvey, Lisa Kudrow and other comedy celebs passed in front of PubClub’s camera. Here’s the photos and story. On the way out of Universal, I passed a line to get into Howl at the Moon, the dueling piano bar which has a location at CityWalk. This may be worth a road trip in the future.
http://www.pubclub.com/LosAngeles/lovitzopening.htm
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SOUTH BAY
Simmzy’s got my attention on Sunday afternoon. I passed by it on the way to stake our spot for Surfest; the place was standing-room-only packed. It has a small patio and, like Sharkeez Hermosa, an “indoor-outdoor” area leading up to the bar – sliding doors that open up to the ocean breeze. So I stopped in on Tuesday afternoon, met manager Chris and over a beer he told me about this new place, which is next to Starbuck’s on Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Chris informed me the place is owned by locals (father and son of The Kettle) and they want to cater to locals. There are 24 beers on tap – a kind of mini-Naja’s but in a much more pleasant setting – and wines. Most beers are $6. The menu is somewhat limited, offering three salads, burgers and sandwiches ($7.50-15), plus a few appetizers and three breakfasts choices (served until 2:30). As I sat at the bar, the pulled pork panino passed my way and it looked so good, I almost ordered it on the spot, despite having just finished lunch. “Oh, it’s gooood,” Chris said. I also liked the local/friendly vibe of the place.
Another new place is Memphis at the Beach, currently under construction at the Towne location. I’ll have more on this venue in a future Party Report...PubClub.com’s local pages (links below) are providing the schedule and times for the Laker NBA Finals games. If Thursday’s first game is any indication, this will be a quick series...Look for the Laker Gals next week at Upper Manhattan...Looking ahead, the Manhattan Open AVP is July 16-19, with the Hermosa tournament the week after Surfest, Aug. 6-9...Smack Sportswear is hosting its’ 15-year anniversary party on June 25 (9 p.m.) at, where else, Sharkeez Hermosa Beach It will also feature the re-launch of Volleyball Magazine...Smackfest is Saturday, July 25. It’s a mini-Surfest where “average” competitors get to act silly and mix in a little beach volleyball.
Look for information next week on the next Showcase of South Bay Sounds, put on by PubClub.com and SoulCole.com!
That’s it for this week’s edition of the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
http://www.pubclub.com
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/hermosa.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/manhattan.htm
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Soutb Bay LA Party Report. The scene in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach
Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
For specific information on bars in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, go to these URLs:
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/hermosa.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/manhattan.htm
Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
Memorial Day Weekend is over – and can you believe those crowds at Fiesta Hermosa – but this is the South Bay and there’s always another party.
For starters, the Lakers play TONITE and there are plenty of local places to watch the game. Tip-off is 6 p.m., which means an hour of Happy Hour power at Sharkeez, Blue 32 was packed for Sunday’s game and has a Happy Hour lasting until 8 p.m. And how this for something different: Upper Manhattan will be featuring The Laker Gals cheerleaders, Laker shots (yes, they are purple and gold) and other drink specials. That’s where I’ll be for all the action. Can’t wait to see those Laker Gals!
SiX-MAN STYLE GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Can’t wait for Surfest/6-an? Then check out this 5-man golf tournament taking place on Saturday, June 13. People play in costumes, there’s cocktails on the course and then a shuttle bus to Sharkeez. Get creative on the costumes; I know what you can do with a little inspiration! I would assume the skill level is not quite, ahem, up to par with that of the participants in Surfest. Duffers welcome! There are still spots open for teams to play (and there’s no need to line up at the Pier at 2 a.m., to get a good spot!) so hit the link below. There’s also opportunities for sponsors. PubClub will be there with the PubClubettes!
http://www.5mangolf.com/
FIESTA HERMOSA
I remember when this was a “well not much else is going on so I might as well check it out” event, and the beer garden had fun bands but was nothing special. So what happened!? It has been rocking lately. There had to be tens of thousands of people in and around the Pier and the entire area has a great vibe. The beer garden was packed and was THE place to be for the weekend. Perhaps I should rename it The Launching Pad because that’s what it became for going out on the town afterward. Those cover bands are great but it was also nice to see a local artist, Shari Puroto, featured in the beer garden. I’ve posted photos and and article on PubClub.com (with a video to be added): http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/fiestahermosa.htm
AROUND TOWN: SEEN ON THE SCENE
Went to Fenner’s after the beer garden on Sunday but we promptly turned around and spent our money at Sangria instead. That’s because FFFF wanted five bucks cover charge! At 6:30 at night!! On a Sunday!!! Those doorguys sure are making it tough to give business to the best bartender in town, Juan...Sunday we gathered at Blue 32 for a birthday gathering and Laker game and, as mentioned earlier, it was jumping more than, well, the Lakers...Popped into the new Café Boogaloo on Sunday and am happy to report there was a live band. A long-time regular has been there a few times and says the bands he’s seen have not not the Boogaloo traditional blues, zydeco and other New Orleans-type music, but more funky. The crowd is younger, too. I ran into new owner Gary Alonso (a former manager at Sharkeez, who he knows the local scene) and will be conducing an interview with him for a future PubClub.com Party Report about his new vision for the bar...Who went to Jimmy Buffett on Thursday? I much prefer Saturday shows, but we took a party bus, arrived about 5 and had about three hours to walk the parking lot. There were three lively rows of tiki bars and churning blenders. What a great way to start the Memorial Day weekend but Jimmy, come back on a Saturday! Irvine Meadows, by the way, is the best parking lot scene for Buffett but is the worst venue. Here’s photos: http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/buffettirvine.htm
PubClub.com has somewhat of a new look these days and hopefully you will find it much easier to locate new and existing content. The home page is now focused exclusively on the party stories on the site. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to the individual destination guides (you’ll find writeups on worldwide cities like San Francisco, Honolulu Vegas, Prague, Amsterdam, etc.) and, like a newspaper, there are now specific sections on Music and Sports.
That’s it for this edition of the PubClub.com Party Report! I’ll be out on the town checking things out for you and putting it in the next report. Thursday, I’ll be covering the Hollywood premier of the new John Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal’s City Walk. Be sure and bookmark PubClub.com.
Cheers!
Kevin Wilkerson
http://www.pubclub.com.
For specific information on bars in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, go to these URLs:
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/hermosa.htm
http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/manhattan.htm
Welcome to the PubClub.com South Bay Party Report!
Memorial Day Weekend is over – and can you believe those crowds at Fiesta Hermosa – but this is the South Bay and there’s always another party.
For starters, the Lakers play TONITE and there are plenty of local places to watch the game. Tip-off is 6 p.m., which means an hour of Happy Hour power at Sharkeez, Blue 32 was packed for Sunday’s game and has a Happy Hour lasting until 8 p.m. And how this for something different: Upper Manhattan will be featuring The Laker Gals cheerleaders, Laker shots (yes, they are purple and gold) and other drink specials. That’s where I’ll be for all the action. Can’t wait to see those Laker Gals!
SiX-MAN STYLE GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Can’t wait for Surfest/6-an? Then check out this 5-man golf tournament taking place on Saturday, June 13. People play in costumes, there’s cocktails on the course and then a shuttle bus to Sharkeez. Get creative on the costumes; I know what you can do with a little inspiration! I would assume the skill level is not quite, ahem, up to par with that of the participants in Surfest. Duffers welcome! There are still spots open for teams to play (and there’s no need to line up at the Pier at 2 a.m., to get a good spot!) so hit the link below. There’s also opportunities for sponsors. PubClub will be there with the PubClubettes!
http://www.5mangolf.com/
FIESTA HERMOSA
I remember when this was a “well not much else is going on so I might as well check it out” event, and the beer garden had fun bands but was nothing special. So what happened!? It has been rocking lately. There had to be tens of thousands of people in and around the Pier and the entire area has a great vibe. The beer garden was packed and was THE place to be for the weekend. Perhaps I should rename it The Launching Pad because that’s what it became for going out on the town afterward. Those cover bands are great but it was also nice to see a local artist, Shari Puroto, featured in the beer garden. I’ve posted photos and and article on PubClub.com (with a video to be added): http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/fiestahermosa.htm
AROUND TOWN: SEEN ON THE SCENE
Went to Fenner’s after the beer garden on Sunday but we promptly turned around and spent our money at Sangria instead. That’s because FFFF wanted five bucks cover charge! At 6:30 at night!! On a Sunday!!! Those doorguys sure are making it tough to give business to the best bartender in town, Juan...Sunday we gathered at Blue 32 for a birthday gathering and Laker game and, as mentioned earlier, it was jumping more than, well, the Lakers...Popped into the new Café Boogaloo on Sunday and am happy to report there was a live band. A long-time regular has been there a few times and says the bands he’s seen have not not the Boogaloo traditional blues, zydeco and other New Orleans-type music, but more funky. The crowd is younger, too. I ran into new owner Gary Alonso (a former manager at Sharkeez, who he knows the local scene) and will be conducing an interview with him for a future PubClub.com Party Report about his new vision for the bar...Who went to Jimmy Buffett on Thursday? I much prefer Saturday shows, but we took a party bus, arrived about 5 and had about three hours to walk the parking lot. There were three lively rows of tiki bars and churning blenders. What a great way to start the Memorial Day weekend but Jimmy, come back on a Saturday! Irvine Meadows, by the way, is the best parking lot scene for Buffett but is the worst venue. Here’s photos: http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/buffettirvine.htm
PubClub.com has somewhat of a new look these days and hopefully you will find it much easier to locate new and existing content. The home page is now focused exclusively on the party stories on the site. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to the individual destination guides (you’ll find writeups on worldwide cities like San Francisco, Honolulu Vegas, Prague, Amsterdam, etc.) and, like a newspaper, there are now specific sections on Music and Sports.
That’s it for this edition of the PubClub.com Party Report! I’ll be out on the town checking things out for you and putting it in the next report. Thursday, I’ll be covering the Hollywood premier of the new John Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal’s City Walk. Be sure and bookmark PubClub.com.
Cheers!
Kevin Wilkerson
http://www.pubclub.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Memorial Day Fiesta Hermosa in Hermosa Beach, CA
Welcome to Fiesta Hermosa!
Fun, Food, Bands and a Beer Garden!
Fan Halen, a popular Van Halen cover band rocks the beer garden.
As if a holiday weekend in lively beach town is not enticing enough, the city of Hermosa Beach, CA makes it more of a festival atmosphere with Fiesta Hermosa.
Held each Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, the three-day event features local arts and crafts booths, food booth, live music in two locations and, of utmost interest to the many singles of this South Bay part of L.A., a beer and wine garden.
People turn out on the Pier area for Fiesta Hermosa.
Thousands turn out each day, crowding lower Pier Ave., which runs right into the Pacific Ocean, and for five blocks along Hermosa Ave. Vendors hawk jewelry, clothes, photography, wall and house decorations.
"You can feel the excitement," one resident says. "It just says: celebration!"
That's certainly evident at the intersection of the Strand and Pier Ave. It's the focal point of activities. The centerpiece is a stage featuring live music and along the sides are the restaurants and bars of downtown Hermosa, their patios filled with pacified patrons.
The Pier area vendor booths
There are families and couples, to be sure, but the place is also swarming with singles. They patrol the crafts and eventually head to the food booths, which are located in a parking lot just south of Pier Ave., Grilled meats and shrimp, Thai, Mexican, corn on the cob and other tasty treats are sold, for prices in the $4-7 range.
This is a necessity for those who spend their afternoons in the beer garden, And several people do, enjoying the rotating bands, the beer (of course) and the boys and babes that comprise the crowd.
Grilled shrimp is one of he offerings in the food court.
It's such a popular destination that there's always a line, and while it tends moves fairly quickly it's also evident it's time for a small beer garden expansion. This could be accomplished by relocating three food booths next to the beer garden's entrance.
The beer garden lines require some planning and perhaps planting, as it's difficult to check out the bands here and also at the Pier. And those bands are one of the key draws of Fiesta Hermosa. Organizers bring in great music.
Babes and bands – that's Shari Puroto singing – in the beer garden.
Many are cover bands of popular acts – Fan Ha len (Van Ha len), Led Separating (Led Zeppelin) and The Long Run (Eagles) – along with bands playing classic rock and local musicians such as Hermosa Beach's own blues rocker Shari Puroto. Fan Halen is particular popular and has closed out the last two beer gardens on Mondays.
Fiesta Hermosa runs Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with bands playing from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
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