Presidential Chef Kurt Ehrlich Launched new Downtown Eatery in LA Arts District

Presidential  Chef Kurt Ehrlich Launched a new Downtown Eatery in Arts District, last Thursday.

Photos & story by Karen Ostlund

left,Chris Ceballos and Presidential celebrity chef Kurt Ehrlich

 BOURBON DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT CELEBRATED ITS OPENING  JULY 17th WITH STARS, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND FOOD TASTING.  

THE RESTAURANT HAS A NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH CHRIS CEBALLOS AND KURT EHRLICH.

THE RESTAURANT  FEATURES THE AMERICAN CUISINE OF CELEBRITY PRESIDENTIAL CHEF KURT EHRLICH.

KURT SERVED AS A CHEF TO PRESIDENTS AS REAGAN, FORD & NIXON.

Bourbon is located at 734 East 3rd Street at the heart of Downtown Arts District, and was earlier called Nola's Downtown, and was known as “A taste of New Orleans” in the heart of the Arts District. Creole, Cajun and Southern specialties.

Invited guests were entertained by live music performances from Curtis Perry and a burlesque show starring Charlotte Chau-Pech.

Bourbon's menu is traditional and includes pasta dishes as Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti w/ Meatballs.

The entree choices are New York Steak, BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Atlantic Salmon or Vegetarian Casserole in a price range between $10-35.

Live music by Curtis Perry

Invited guests were entertained by live music performances from Curtis Perry and a burlesque show starring Charlotte Chau-Pech.

Burlesque dance starring Charlotte Chau-Pech

center, Jersey Boy Biddy Schippers w/Edward Lucci (left)

Other facts about the new Downtown Eatery Bourbon:

Bourbon DLTA features live Jazz & R&B music 5 nights a week and comedy night on Sunday nights, Boubon DTLA also features SUNDAY BRUNCH from 11:00am-3:00pm with Live music

Bourbon DLTA also features some classic drinks for your pleasure.

Eric Nelson from All My Children

Bourbon DTLA restaurant features comedy on Sunday nights

Bourbon DTLA is open Tuesday Thru Sunday

Tuesday -Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm

Friday & Saturday- 4:00pm-10:30pm

Sunday Brunch from 11:00am-3:00pm                           
 Sunday Night- 5:00pm-10:00pm

At DJ booth Erin Murphy

                 

Richard Epcar w. actress wife Ellen Stern

  

Jersey Boy Danny Randell, songwriter to Frankie Valli's hits

BOURDON Downtown opening night inside view

  

The Fantasy Masquerade Ball "Labyrinth of Jareth" Celebrated 17 years

Photos & story by Karen Ostlund

Sypher Arts Studio presented the Labyrinth Masquerade XVII during the 4^th of July weekend at the Legendary Park Plaza Hotel downtown Los Angeles.

Pre-show, lead choreographer Emily Arnstein.Producer Shawn Strider, far right

 The Royal Court of Sypher is a show for who has dreamed of a surrealistic fantasy, fading into a single night of dance and revelry. Music and visuals heighten your senses as the night shields the Goblin Court and the chambers surrounding it.

The artists of Sypher Studio offered a lavish event in which fantasy artists, costumers, special effects crews, dancers and stage combat performers participated in bringing a diverse host of creatures and mythologies alive through breathtaking costumes, elaborate environments, giant puppets and stage entertainment. 

Fantasy and imagination come to fruition as faerie wings and darkened wanderers step through the crowds.

Labyrinth of Jareth is one of the most elaborate masquerade events of the year. 

Giant puppets at pre-show

 Masqueraders attend in costumes ranging from beautiful fare, Victorian garb, artful Steam-punk, intricate armors, to a host of fantasy creatures and characters.

 For one weekend each year the portals to this legendary masquerade are opened to bring new dreamers into the folds of the realms of Sypher and grant masqueraders a unique opportunity to lose themselves within the ambiance of the ball as the outside world fades into a dream.

The sculpted halls are transported into a fantasy realm for a weekend of magical enchantment. Nobles and sprytes move through the court as lights, projections, music and live acts fill the main chambers.

The film Labyrinth of Jareth 1986 w/Bowie

The idea behind Labyrinth’s two days yearly masquerade is the 1986 British-American fantasy film “Labyrinth”directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. The film is based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud.

The leading  film stars are David Bowie as Jareth, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah.

The plot revolves around Sarah's quest to reach the center of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother Toby, who has been kidnapped by Jareth, the Goblin King.

 With the exception of Bowie and Connelly, most of the significant characters in the film are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Mila Siler performance in courtyard

The Labyrinth of Jareth is a Masquerade Ball based on Venetian tradition, Celtic faerie and goblin lore, and stories of fantasy and wonder. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance among the Fae while goblins wait with hungry eyes in the wings of their court.

For more info: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Tearoom line dancers

  

Lobby at Park Plaza Hotel, guests arriving

Grand Ballroom performers