FEEL THE GROOVE.There are many places to hear good music, and you don't have to wander that far from home. Here's a sampling. POP AND ROCK All Star Lanes, 4459 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock; (323) 254-2579. Arena and Circus Disco, 6655 Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 462-1291. Avalon Hollywood, 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood; (213) 467-4571. Backstage Cafe, 9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills; (310) 777-0252. The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills; (818) 879-5016. The Coconut Teaszer, 8117 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 654-4773. Cobalt Cafe, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; (818) 348-3789. Dragonfly dragonfly, any insect of the order Odonata, which also includes the damselfly. Members of this order are generally large predatory insects and characteristically have chewing mouthparts and four membranous, net-veined wings; they undergo complete metamorphosis. , 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 466-6111. The Factory/Ultrasuede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 659-4551. Fais Do Do, 5257 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 954-8080. The Gardenia gardenia: see madder. gardenia Any of the approximately 200 species of ornamental shrubs and trees in the genus Gardenia, in the madder family, native to tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. , 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 467-7444. The Gig, 7302 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 936-4440. Hotel Cafe, 1623 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 461-2040. House of Blues House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically , 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; (323) 848-5100. Idle Hour Sports Bar, 2941 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta; (818) 249-6854. Java Junction, 22722 Lyons Ave., Unit 1, Newhall; (661) 254-7500. Jenny's, 2817 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 269-6064. Johnny Fox's, 3387 Motor Ave., Culver City; (714) 522-8256. Key Club, 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 274-5800. The Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 463-0204. The Martini Lounge, 5657 Melrose Ave., Hollywood; (323) 467-4068. Molly Malone's Pub, 575 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles; (310) 285-5575. Paladino's, 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana; (818) 342-1563. The Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 962-7600. Platinum Live, 11345 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) 753-1771 Residuals, 11042 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) 761-8301. Room 5 Lounge, 143 N. La Brea Ave., Second Floor, Hollywood; (323) 938-2504. The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 278-9457 or (310) 276-2222. Rusty's Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. ; (310) 393-7437. Sixteen-Fifty, 1650 Shrader Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 465-7449. Star Shoes, 6364 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; (818) 769-8414. Stovepiper Lounge, 19563 Parthenia St., Northridge; (818) 886-2526. Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 393-6611. The Troubadour troubadour One of a class of lyric poets and poet-musicians, often of knightly rank, that flourished from the 11th through the 13th century, chiefly in Provence and other regions of southern France, northern Spain, and northern Italy. , 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 276-6168. The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 358-1880. Weber's Place, 19312 Vanowen St., Reseda; (818) 345-9800. Whisky a Go Go
Zen Sushi, 2609 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake; (323) 665-2929. COUNTRY/FOLK/BLUES B.B. King's Blues Club, Universal CityWalk, Universal City; (818) 622-5464. (818) 622-5464. Bones & Blues, 10950 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 563-5639. The Classroom, 8333 Tampa Ave., Northridge; (818) 885-0250. Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena; (626) 398-7917. The Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St., Chatsworth; (818) 341-0166. Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; (818) 986-6000. Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St., Santa Monica; (310) 395-1676. The King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 960-5765. Kulak's Woodshed wood·shed n. A shed in which firewood is stored. intr.v. wood·shed·ded, wood·shed·ding, wood·sheds Slang To practice on a musical instrument. Noun 1. , 5230 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood; (818) 766-9913. Lunaria, 10351 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles
Murphy's Irish Restaurant, 2315 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley; (805) 584-6264. Twin Palms Restaurant & Cabaret, 101 W. Green St., Pasadena; (626) 449-3566. Whisper'z, 8825 Reseda Blvd., Northridge; (818) 993-9922. JAZZ/WORLD/SWING 1160 Bar and Lounge, Ramada ra·ma·da n. Southwestern U.S. 1. a. An open or semienclosed shelter roofed with brush or branches, designed especially to provide shade. b. An open porch or breezeway. 2. Hollywood, 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood; (323) 660-1788, Ext. 315. The Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Studio City; (818) 980-1615. Bellissimo, 22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 225-0026. Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, Paradise Cafe, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood; (818) 985-6467. Bohemian Nites at Bamboo, Bamboo Restaurant, 10835 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 287-0668. Border Grill Pasadena, 260 E. Colorado Blvd. in the Paseo Colorado; (626) 844-8988. Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; (818) 789-1985.Capriccio ca·pric·cio n. pl. ca·pric·cios 1. Music An instrumental work with an improvisatory style and a free form. 2. A prank; a caper. 3. A whim. , 16925 Ventura Blvd., Encino; (818) 905-6595. Casey's Tavern, 22029 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; (818) 992-9362. Catalina Bar & Grill, 1640 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 466-2210. Century Club, 10131 Constellation Blvd., Century City; (310) 553-6000. Charlie O's, 13725 Victory Blvd., Valley Glen; (818) 994-3058. Chaya Brasserie bras·se·rie n. A restaurant serving alcoholic beverages, especially beer, as well as food. [French, from brasser, to malt, brew, from Old French bracier, from Vulgar Latin , 8741 Alden Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 859-8833. Ciudad Restaurant, 445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; (213) 486-5171. Clancy's Crabshack, 219 N. Central Ave., Glendale; (818) 242-2722. Club Zanzibar, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica; (310) 451-2221. The Conga Room, 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 938-1696. Crazy Jack's, 4300 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank; (818) 845-1121. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 642-7500. The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 663-8979. Elks Lodge Hall, 20917 Osborne St., Canoga Park; (818) 347-4149 or (818) 343-7843. The Farm of Beverly Hills, 439 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 273-5578. Feinstein's at the Cinegrill, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd; (323) 769-7269. Fins Creekside, 23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas; (818) 223-3467. Fins Seafood Grill, 9828 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village; (805) 494-6494. Fitzgeralds, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills; (818) 595-1000. Frank and Dean's Supper Club, 3768 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena; (626) 793-1847. Garden of Eden Garden of Eden n. See Eden. Noun 1. Garden of Eden - a beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were , 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 465-3336. Genghis Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , 740 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 653-0640 or (323) 578-5591. Geri's World Coffee House, 3425 W. Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City; (323) 851-1350, Ext. 127. The Golden Goose, 3809 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Coast Highway may refer to:
Hilton Woodland Hills, 6360 Canoga Ave.; (818) 595-1000. Hotel Casa Del Mar The Casa Del Mar (also known as the Thomas Case House) is a historic home in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 25 South Washington Drive. On February 14, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. , 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica; (310) 581-5533. JAX JAX The Jackson Laboratory (Genetics research, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA) JAX Java API for XML JAX Jacksonville, FL, USA - Jacksonville International Airport (Airport Code) , 339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; (818) 500-1604. The Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City; (310) 271-9039. La Belle Epoque, 2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz; (323) 669-7640. Lindy lin·dy or Lin·dy n. pl. lin·dies A lively swing dance for couples. Also called lindy hop. [From Lindynickname of Charles Augustus Lindbergh. Groove, Pasadena Masonic Hall, 200 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena; (310) 596-0575 Lounge at the Beach, 1014 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach; (310) 376-6914. Lulu's Beehive Beehive (star cluster): see Praesepe. beehive heraldic and verbal symbol. [Western Folklore: Jobes, 193] See : Industriousness , 13203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) 986-2233. Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 887-3777. Maxwell's at the Argyle, Fenix Restaurant, 8358 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 848-6677. Millennium Biltmore Gallery Bar, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 624-1011. The Mint, 6010 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 954-9630. Money Tree, 10149 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake; (818) 752-8383. Monty's Steak & Seafood House, 5371 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 716-9736. The Moose, 357 Arden Ave., Glendale; (818) 240-1505. Moz Buddha Bar, 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills; (818) 735-0091. Mr. B. Dinner Club, 1333 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank; (818) 845-1800. The Mulligan mul·li·gan n. A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. [Probably from the name Mulligan.] Noun 1. , 16153 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys; (818) 988-9786. Pasion Restaurant and Supper Club, 12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) 752-7333. The Rusty Pelican, 300 Harvey Drive, Glendale; (818) 242-9191. Spazio, 14755 Ventura Blvd., Suite D, Sherman Oaks; (818) 728-8400. The Sportsmen's Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) 755-5000. Tantra Tantra (tŭn`trə), in both Hinduism and Buddhism, esoteric tradition of ritual and yoga known for elaborate use of mantra, or symbolic speech, and mandala, or symbolic diagrams; the importance of female deities, or Shakti; cremation-ground , 3705 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake; (323) 663-8268. Ten 20, Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 854-1111, Ext. 376. Tommy Tang's, 7313 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 937-5733. Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5400 Century Blvd; (310) 216-5151, Ext. 7225. Woodley Lakes Restaurant, 6331 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys; (818) 762-1958. Zig's, 21300 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 884-5340. OTHER VENUES Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood; (323) 850-2000. Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City; (818) 777-3931 or (818) 622-4440. Wiltern LG, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; (213) 380-5005. |
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