We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on LAist.

• Sobieski Vodka, the #1 premium vodka from the land where vodka was born.
  
• Jack Johnson, playing August 31st at UCLA Intramural Field.
  
• Barker Block, a new living experience in the arts district.
  
• Balkan Beat Box, at the El Rey Theatre on September 9th.
  
• American Apparel, looking for models on Mondays and Thursdays in Downtown LA.