Today we are all supposed to be thankful, so that's exactly what I am going to do, right now, in enumerated fashion, just for you. more ›

Maybe you should think about buying a ticket to the Second Annual Hullaballo benefitting the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The benefit, at the Edendale Grill on June 21, promises to be a swank eastside evening. Rob Zabrecky, who led Possum Dixon and is a magician, will be MC. There will be a dinner buffet, open bar and, of course, live music. Expect performances from the conservatory, Catherine & Jonathan Karoly from the LA Phil and unnanounced guests. The headlining act is Flea (from the Red Hot Chili Peppers), who is the conservatory's founder, performing with Patti Smith — who, with her Lower East Side credentials, is the east-sider-est of all. more ›

Tonight, many Los Angeles-area restaurants join with OpenTable.com and the charitable organizations Share Our Strength and Windows of Hope to raise funds for relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The following restaurants are slated to participate: 310 Lounge & Bistro, Asia de Cuba, Border Grill, Chaya Brasserie, Chaya Venice, Ciudad, Doug Arango’s, The Edendale Grill, Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach, Il Moro, Joe’s, Josie, La Cachette, L.A. Prime, Literati II, The Lobster, Locanda del Lago, L’Orangerie, Madre’s, Mark’s, Mi Piace, Minibar, O-Bar, Ocean Avenue Seafood, Pacé in the Canyon, Reed’s, Röckenwagner, Tesoro Trattoria, and many, many more. A full listing with dining information is available via the OpenTable site's page for the event. A portion of the proceeds from your meal will support relief efforts. Reservations are recommended, and can be made via OpenTable, or by contacting the restaurant directly. Bring your appetites and help bring some relief; every little bit counts. more ›

The Los Angeles General Services Department's efforts to unload a couple libraries at auction further proves that nothing is sacred in this hot real estate market. The former Durant Branch on Gardner in Hollywood and the erstwhile location of the Westchester Branch on Sepulveda Eastway are going on the block next month. Minimum bidding on each starts at $1,000,000. more ›