Thumb

TO DO: Russian Thriller at MoMA, Art Walk, Retro Roller Skating Party

NEW YORK Haven’t the foggiest clue what happened in this movie trailer as it is all in Russian, but this movie looks so Ghost Protocol meets Eye Wide Shut. “If you could sell... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights: Rachel Goodrich, The Sweet Hurt, and Yellow Red Sparks

Desert Nights!! Join us this Wednesday at The Standard, Hollywood for a night of music, cocktails, and an overall peaceful easy feelin’. This week, sadly, brings us to the last performance... More »
Thumb

Celebrating MOCA's FRESH Auction

All of LA’s been buzzing this week as MOCA Grand Avenue opened its doors for a free preview of this weekend’s FRESH art auction! Each year MOCA hosts this super-successful... More »
Thumb

We're Not Judging You When You Say, "Tap is Fine."

Still, sparkling or tap? If this is a choice you make with any frequency, you should know that this week is World Water Week. “Oh, World Water Week, is that like Restaurant Week and... More »
Thumb

In LA This Weekend? Here's Something Fun to Do(nut)!

Los Angeles, arguably the donut capital of the United States, is home to many of the most celebrated 24 hour donut shops in the country. Inherently tied to its car culture, the often iconic signs... More »
Thumb

THE SERIES 2012 Kickoff is Here

On Tuesday, March 20, the 12th installment of Nicole Disson’s site-specific performance art extravaganza THE SERIES will debut on the rooftop at The Standard, Downtown LA! Returning... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights with The Two, The Sister Ruby Band, Leslie Lowe and Veronica Bianqui

There’s been a last-minute addition to this week’s Wednesday line up for The Standard, Hollywood’s live music acoustic showcase, Desert Nights. The Two will be joining us all... More »
Thumb

Things To Do in LA This Weekend That Don't Involve Running

For those who aren’t aware, the LA Marathon is this Sunday, March 18. The LA Marathon is a little over 26 miles and runs (pun, intended) between Downtown LA’s Dodger Stadium through... More »
Thumb

Mambo Takeover at The Standard, Hollywood

Franco-Hungarian painter Mambo is taking his turn this month at creating an installation for The Box at The Standard, Hollywood. We’ve been fans of Mambo for a while, his paintings are... More »
Thumb

TO DO: Remastered "Clockwork Orange," LES Film Fest, Parisian Hippies

NEW YORK Suck it TriBeCa. Screenings at The LES Film Festival are BYOB (of course they are) and will be held at Sunshine Cinema, Crosby Street Hotel, and Grand Opening, an interactive... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights with Jesse Tyre Karp, Ryan Eggold, and Justin Hopkins

These boys have it all, good looks, charm, and above all fantastic musical talent. Come check it out for yourself this Wednesday during this week’s Desert Nights at The Standard,... More »
Thumb

Artillery + The Standard Present: Stories About June Wayne's Art and Life by Betty Ann Brown

Artillery and The Standard, Hollywood have joined forces again to bring you a reading and book signing by art historian Betty Ann Brown. Betty Ann Brown’s new book, Afternoons With June:... More »
Thumb

"Meat" Lindy & Grundy: Former Vegetarians, Now LA's Favorite Butcher Power Couple

Lindy & Grundy is an old-fashioned butcher shop on LA’s west side that has instantly become a darling of the LA food scene. We spoke with Amelia and Erika, the ladies behind the... More »
Thumb

TO DO: Biennial, Deconstructed Stand-Up, Diane Keaton's New Dog Movie

NEW YORK The Whitney Biennial 2012 got a huge rave in The Times. “One of the best Whitney Biennials in recent memory may or may not contain a lot more outstanding art than its... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights with Duniven, Anthony Polcino, and Jerry Borgé

Sit back, relax, and enjoy! It’s time for another installment of The Standard, Hollywood’s fantastic Desert Nights. Check out this week’s line-up, they’re a rag tag... More »
Thumb

Follow Us to See Mario Wagner's Work

Artist/illustrator, Mario Wagner is installed in The Box at The Standard, Hollywood. Not the actual man, unfortunately, although we did try. As consolation he’s giving us exclusive pics... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights: Now with Extra Music

This Wednesday, mosey on over for another installment of The Standard, Hollywood’s fantastic Desert Nights. This week’s line-up is so spectacular that we couldn’t limit... More »
Thumb

And The Oscar for Most Photogenic Hotel Goes to ...

The Standards!! Duh. How’s this for a dream cast: Kate Moss, S.J.P., Brad Pitt, Blake Lively, Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, Michael Fassbender, Brian & Stewie Griffin. Watch them all get... More »
Thumb

UFOs + Horses = Mario Wagner + The Box

The Box at The Standard, Hollywood is an ever changing gallery for some of the art world’s best and brightest. Up to bat this month is German artist Mario Wagner and they just don’t... More »
Thumb

The Standard Grill's Dinner with Oscar

If you’re anything like me, you’re already planning your trip out to Los Angeles this weekend for the pinnacle of awards season, The 84th Academy Awards. (Don’t forget to... More »
Thumb

Desert Nights with Rachel Goodrich, Sotto, and Billy McIntyre

Desert Nights at The Standard, Hollywood is what Southern California is all about, the nights are warm, the company is warmer, and the music is fantastic. Rachel Goodrich: We’re pleased... More »