second city revisited

Chi-town threw some luck my way. I'm wrapped early! Time to get lost in the city.




Can't wait to check out a Second City Mainstage show tommorow.

So thrilled to see what the house of Belushi has spawned.

Time to take a cold shower and grab a bite before
my friend Pete picks me up to head to the House of Blues for
Devon Allman's Honeytribe.

North of Wilshire pre-game spot

Happy hour in Westwood?
If your looking for someplace to get a few drinks after work in Westwood and can't think of a single appealing spot then consider the Palomino as a promising option.

Palomino is head and shoulders the best happy hour in the area. If I recall correctly, a choice of beers or house wine is $3, all of their pizzas (slightly larger than personal size, apparently a woodburning oven, normally $10-13) are $5 each, and a selection of bar appetizers (e.g. calamari fritti) are half of their usual price. Very nice bar area with small two-tops and larger tables for groups..A choice of beers or house wine is $3, all of their pizzas (slightly larger than personal size, apparently a woodburning oven, normally $10-13) are $5 each, and a selection of bar appetizers (e.g. calamari fritti) are half of their usual price. Very nice bar area with small two-tops and larger tables for groups

artists on their knees in pasadena

2008 Best in Festival
- 1st Place Arlou Somo

Last weekend was one of the best events in the Paseo Terrace Courtyard, Chalk Fest! I was with my pops in Venice B. But since, my workspace is only a few feet away, I got a chance to check out the 'street art' a few days later. Albeit, faded, the work was diverse and impressive. My past pavement artistic aspirations alas, never evolved past funny stick figures.

2008 Most Humorous
Disco Ball Disco
Jamie Leake

Hundreds of street painters who trekked from all over So. Cali and points beyond spent two days on hands and knees creating murals on concrete areas the size of two city blocks.

Street surface as canvas history:
For hundreds of years, these street painters ("Madonnari") have made the boulevards and squares of great cities their medium. After WWII, dozens of itinerant artists made their living from street art.
Currently cultural festivals celebrate this traditional art form in Europe and both North/South America.

belated f-day wishes