Rainbow Bar and Grill unveiled the life size statue of the late Lemmy Kilmister

Pop-up art unveiling by artist Travis Moore, - a sculpture of the new Lemmy statue at the Rainbow's outdoor patio and proponent of Sharpie Art.

By Karen Ostlund in West Hollywood

Lemmy Statue at Rainbow's outdoor patio

August 24th 2016, Rainbow Bar and Grill unveiled the life size statue of the late Lemmy Kilmister by artist Travis Moore. The day after Travis Moore had his exhibit opening at Art on Scene at 8521 W. Sunset Blvd. with Lemmy Kilmister: A Tribute to the Master by Travis Moore. The artist was responsible for overseeing the creation of the statue and live art at the event. Guests could also view the mini-Lemmy museum, check out some Lemmy artifacts and view and purchase Moore’s Lemmy-related artwork.

Rainbow Bar and Grill is located at the heart of West Hollywood, 9015 W. Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles-based artist Travis Moore

Los Angeles-based artist Travis Moore was selected to create a realistic likeness of Lemmy for the life-size cast bronze statue, which stands at just over six feet tall and will be permanently housed in a special shrine that was constructed in the patio bar area at the Rainbow.

Travis is a native of Texas, and did his part for free, but there were considerable costs associated with the actual process that ultimately made the statute a reality. A funding campaign was launched by Katon De Pena from classic underground thrash-metal band Hirax, who raised about $23,000 to support the building of the statue.

Lemmy statue at the Rainbow and
proponent of Sharpie Art

 Lemmy's real name was Ian Fraser Kilmister,  an English musician, singer and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band Motörhead. His music was one of the foundations of the heavy metal genre. He was known for his appearance, his distinctive gravelly voice and distinctive bass playing style. Alongside his music career, he also had many minor roles in film and television. www.artonscene.com
www.rainbowbarandgrill.com

Mötoheard frontman Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister died of prostate cancer, December 28 2015 according to his official death certificate.

The art show consisted of over fifty pieces of original art
produced by Sharpie and artist Travis Moore.

GAME OF THRONES® LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE WILL HIT 28 CITIES

ENTER THE WORLD OF WESTEROS WITH THE
GAME OF THRONES^® LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE —

AN IMMERSIVE MUSIC AND VISUAL EXPERIENCE

FEATURING RAMIN DJAWADI

GAME OF THRONES ORCHESTRA ARRIVE AT PALLADIUM 1130AM

Outside Palladium 1130AM Aug.8 2016  GAME OF THRONES CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

Using State-Of-The-Art Technology, Game of Thrones^® Composer Ramin Djawadi Will Take Fans Of The Acclaimed, Emmy^® Award-Winning HBO^® Show Through The Seven Kingdoms In
A New, Immersive Experience –

Game Of Thrones orchestra arrive at Palladium Hollywood, Aug.8

Tour Featuring Orchestra, Choir and Musical Soloist Performances To Hit 28 Cities Throughout North America in 2017 Including Dates In New York City, Los Angeles, Montreal, Boston, Houston,
Las Vegas & More 

– Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday, August 13 at LiveNation.com –

Preview concert at Palladium August 8 2016

 By Karen Ostlund at Palladium Hollywood Concert Hall preview concert August 8 



  
Enter the world of Westeros with the Game of Thrones^® Live Concert Experience -- an immersive music and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life on a scale never seen before. 

(Right) Composer Ramin Djawadi, Omar Al-Joulani from North American Touring at Live Nation (left),
and actor Isaac Hempstead Wright (center) 

Using state-of-the-art technology, Game of Thrones^® composer Ramin Djawadi, along with a full orchestra and choir, will take fans on a musical journey through the realm - from King's Landing to Winterfell, along the northern stretches of the Kingsroad to The Wall and across the Narrow Sea to Braavos, Meereen and beyond.  

 Fans of the groundbreaking, critically-acclaimed and Emmy^® Award-winning show will finally have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Game of Thrones^® universe through the breathtaking score created by Ramin Djawadi.

Games of Thrones Concept of the ready concert experience tour

As rich as the stories, intrigue and world of Game of Thrones^®, Ramin's celebrated music for the show resonated immediately with fans as the meticulously constructed songs underscored the emotional weight of key moments between beloved characters, lent scale to massive battle sequences or brought to life songs referenced in the books.  Ramin's relentlessly popular title track alone has become instantly recognizable as a pop culture phenomenon in its own right.  Fan enthusiasm for the music from Game of Thrones^® continues to grow with each season.

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Costume

JAQEN Game of Thrones
Costume

The tour, produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation in partnership with HBO Global Licensing, will use innovative music tour production and video technology that will recreate the various realms found throughout Westeros and Essos as well as showcase footage from the show in addition to all new imagery created exclusively for the tour.  Beginning its journey on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo., the highly-anticipated tour will visit 28 cities across North America with shows scheduled at famed live music venues including Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Forum in Los Angeles as well as arenas in Montreal, Boston, Houston, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Washington DC and more. 

Tickets go on sale starting Saturday, August 13 at www.livenation.com. American Express^® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m.   

Ramin Djawadi’s previous credits include the Grammy^® nominated score for Marvel’s 2008 blockbuster, Iron Man.  Other film credits include Pacific Rim, Clash Of The Titans and Warcraft.  In addition to Game Of Thrones^®, Ramin also garnered Emmy^® Award nominations for other television projects including Flash Forward (ABC) and Prison Break (FOX).  Among Ramin’s upcoming projects is the highly anticipated HBO^® series, Westworld.

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones^® is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal.  The Emmy^®- and Golden Globe Award-winning series has captured the imagination of fans globally, making it one of the most popular shows on television.

“For the past six seasons of Game of Thrones, I have been tremendously inspired to compose music to David Benioff’s and D.B. Weiss’ extraordinary adaption of George R.R. Martin’s epic ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ series,” said Ramin Djawadi.  "Now, by combining the music with state of the art technology, we are going to bring the astonishing world of Westeros to fans in a live and unique concert experience.”

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Costume

“For seven years, Ramin has been blowing our mind with his music's force, subtlety, and endless inventiveness,” said Game of Thrones^® creators/executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.  “The GoT Concert Experience will be unique in the history of concert tours, an eye-popping, ear-splitting, phantasmagoric blend of the show's visuals and Ramin's powerful compositions.  We are more excited for it than anyone.”

“Game of Thrones has one of the most engaged audiences in television,” said Josh Goodstadt, Vice President, HBO Global Licensing.  “We can’t wait to see fans and newcomers alike immerse themselves in Ramin’s incredible music and the world of Westeros through this epic concert experience.”
         

Myself in the Game of Thrones chair
(Photo Booth)

“Live Nation is honored to be partners with HBO and Ramin Djawadi in bringing fans of the hit series a spectacular live experience centered around the music of Game of Thrones and performed using cutting edge technology to create a show unlike anything seen before,” said Omar Al-Joulani, SVP, North American Touring at Live Nation. 

GAME OF THRONES^® LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE

All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017	Kansas City, MO	Sprint Center
Friday, February 17, 2017	St. Paul, MN	Xcel Energy Center
Sunday, February 19, 2017	Chicago, IL	United Center
Monday, February 20, 2017	Detroit, MI	Palace of Auburn Hills
Wednesday, February 22, 2017	Columbus, OH	Nationwide Arena
Thursday, February 23, 2017	Buffalo, NY	First Niagara Center
Saturday, February 25, 2017	Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun
Sunday, February 26, 2017	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center
Wednesday, March 1, 2017	Washington, DC	Verizon Center
Friday, March 3, 2017	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre
Saturday, March 4, 2017	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre
Monday, March 6, 2017	Boston, MA	TD Bank Garden
Tuesday, March 7, 2017	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
Thursday, March 9, 2017	Charlotte, NC	Time Warner Cable Arena
Saturday, March 11, 2017	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	BB&T Center
Sunday, March 12, 2017	Tampa, FL	Amalie Arena
Tuesday, March 14, 2017	Atlanta, GA	Philips Arena
Thursday, March 16, 2017	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
Friday, March 17, 2017	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
Sunday, March 19, 2017	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center
Tuesday, March 21, 2017	Salt Lake City, UT	Maverik Center
Thursday, March 23, 2017	Los Angeles, CA	The Forum
Saturday, March 25, 2017	Las Vegas, NV	MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sunday, March 26, 2017	Phoenix, AZ	TalkingStick Resort Arena
Wednesday, March 29, 2017	San Jose, CA	SAP Center
Friday, March 31, 2017	Seattle, WA	Key Arena
Saturday, April 1, 2017	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena
Sunday, April 2, 2017	Portland, OR	Moda Center

About HBO Global Licensing

HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO^® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around hit series like Game of Thrones^® and Silicon Valley^® as well as classic series like The Sopranos^®, Sex and the City^®, True Blood^® and Entourage, items include fashion apparel, figures, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, prop and costume replicas, games, books, and beverages, as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at www.store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop^®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europe (www.hboshopeu.com), Asia and Australia.

About Live Nation, Inc.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management.  www.livenationentertainment.com.

LA Times Announces Chefs, Bartenders & Restaurants for "The Taste" 2016

#TheTasteLA
By Karen Ostlund                                       
Labor Day Fun (Sept. 2-3-4) For Adults Over 21
5 Events Of Food, Cocktails & Wine Tasting, 15 Hours In Total

Hollywood, CA August 3rd 2016

Los Angeles Times Announces Chefs, Bartenders and Restaurants for Labor Day Weekend
THE TASTE, Presented by Citi at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA

Evening session of THE TASTE at Paramount Studios

The Los Angeles Times  announced the lineup and participating chefs, bartenders and restaurants for THE TASTE- its annual festival celebrating Southern California’s culinary scene. 

Hosted by The Times Food staff and acclaimed chefs and bartenders, The Taste will transform the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot into the ultimate epicurean pop-up and block party over Labor Day weekend. Each of the five events includes unlimited tastings from the city’s best kitchens and a variety of wine, spirits and seasonal cocktails:

Entrance of The Taste, writing board

Opening Night; Fri., Sept. 2^nd, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The Taste’s most intimate event features a focused collection of tastings, distinctive cocktail and wine offerings, and a chance to party on the backlot with all of The Times hosts and many of the festival’s participating chefs and bartenders. Restaurants include Badmaash, Little Pine, Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach Post, Son of a Gun and Sweetfin Poke.

·         Field to Fork – Hosted by Amy Scattergood, Times Food Editor, and Michael Cimarusti, Chef/Owner of Providence and Chef/Partner of Connie and Ted’s; Sat., Sept. 3^rd, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local flavors and seasonal ingredients inspire this day dedicated to California’s endless culinary possibilities. Scattergood will lead a conversation on the new artisan grain movement with Nan Kohler (Grist and Toll), Alex Weiser (Weiser Farms) and Roxana Jullapat (Friends and Family). Cimarusti, who advocates for sustainable seafood, will share his socially-conscious kitchen secrets during a live demo. Madcapra’s masters of produce-driven falafel, Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer, will team up for a vegetarian cooking how-to. Restaurants include Aqui es Texcoco, Doomie’s Home Cookin’, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Kye’s Montana, L.A. Chapter and Salazar.

(Left), host Jonathan Gold and Jenn Harris

Dinner with a Twist – Hosted by Jonathan Gold, Times Restaurant Critic, Jenn Harris, Times Deputy Food Editor, and Ray Garcia and Michael Lay, Chef/Owner and Beverage Director – respectively – of Broken Spanish and B.S. Taqueria; Sat., Sept. 3^rd, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday night at The Taste brings the best of L.A.’s dining and cocktail culture together for an al fresco, end-of-summer jam. In an homage to the creative friction that sparks memorable pairings, star chefs and bartenders will duet live on stage, revealing the chemistry behind their signature dishes and drinks. Garcia and Lay will highlight Mexican-American flavors steeped in tradition and crafted with a modern sensibility. Kris Morningstar and Ryan Wainwright (Terrine) will showcase the Southern California terroir interpreted through simple, soulful creations. Gold and Harris will host a group demo with three market-driven mix masters: Katie Emmerson (The Walker Inn), Nathan Oliver (WOLF) and Tobin Shea (Redbird). Restaurants include Church & State, HACHÉ LA, LEONA, Public School, The Bellwether and The Raymond 1886.

(left) Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger and Chris Kenting
from Border Grill

Sunday Block Party – Hosted by Noelle Carter, Times Test Kitchen Director, and Mary Sue Milliken, Co-Chef/Owner, Border Grill; Sun., Sept. 4^th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The block party takes a cue from the backyard cookout – where great food and good times are the order of the day. Duff Goldman (Charm City Cakes West/“Cake Masters”) will show off his pastry-meets-sculpture skills in a live demo. Milliken, a pioneer of world cuisine in Los Angeles, will serve up modern Mexican fare while Ramiro Arvizu and Jaime Martin del Campo (La Casita Mexicana/Mexicano) will demonstrate authentic dishes from south of the border. In a nod to root-to-stem cooking, Carter will host a discussion on resourceful ways to maximize ingredients with Bruce Kalman (Union/Knead & Co. Pasta Bar), Chris Cormier (L.A. Mission) and Michael Flood (L.A. Regional Food Bank). Restaurants include Chichén Itzá, Donut Farm, Hinoki & the Bird, Mainland Poke, Simbal and The Guild.

Chef Ray Garcia from FIG in Santa Monica 

 Flavors of L.A. – Hosted by Jonathan Gold, Times Restaurant Critic, and Kris Yenbamroong, Chef/Owner, NIGHT + MARKET; Sun., Sept. 4^th, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Closing night turns the spotlight on the City of Angels’ glittering mosaic of culinary influences. Gold will explore new Filipino cuisine in a roundtable with three acclaimed chefs: Charles Olalia (Rice Bar), Gary Menes (le comptoir) and Alvin Cailan (EggSlut/UNIT120/AMBOY). L.A. native Yenbamroong, Food & Wine magazine’s current Best New Chef, will demo his classic Thai cooking. Nyesha Arrington (LEONA), famous for farmers market inspired dishes, will share a seasonal recipe. Baroo’s Kwang Uh will provide a glimpse into the future with his freestyle Korean food. And Tricia Carr (The Concoctologist) will lead a cocktail demo with aperitifs, bitter liqueurs and rosé wines. Restaurants include Guisados, Herringbone, Knead & Co. Pasta Bar, Oh Man! Ramen, The Little Jewel of New Orleans and WOLF.

Myself, Karen Ostlund in CITI photo-booth