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WEST HOLLYWOOD – On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, approximately 2,000 West Hollywood residents are expected to celebrate in the streets in a show of unity against crime during the City of West Hollywood’s annual National Night Out. “I always look forward to National Night Out because it is so important for us to meet our neighbors and be aware of what is happening in our neighborhoods,” said West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico. “Having vital local crime prevention programs like Neighborhood Watch can help our Sheriff’s Department to substantially reduce crime on our residential streets. I love that West Hollywood residents participate so enthusiastically in National Night Out and I can’t wait to see you all out there!” One dozen events will take place during the evening and attendance is free. A complete up-to-date list of events, times, and locations is available on the City’s website atwww.weho.org/nno. National Night Out is a national campaign that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations,...

Los Angeles, CA. – The legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel is proud to announce the completion of its 100 remodeled suites. These junior and one-bedroom suites offer oversized bathrooms, in-room dining/work area and custom furniture in vibrant and inviting colors. With an average of 529 Sq. Ft. in the suites, most rooms have balconies or roomy patios. Interior designer Oliva Villaluz has been involved in the renovations of the Sunset Marquis for 10 years, working alongside Sunset Marquis’ Owner Mark Rosenthal, to develop a new look for this celebrated property. Originally a set designer, Oliva’s vision was to take the 1960’s look back to a more classic style with a little twist. Villaluz brings her singular vision of modernity, casual elegance and zen infusion to an eclectic array of Hollywood’s most prestigious properties. Villaluz’s goal was to create a “home away from home” for Hollywood’s elite. With rich textures and colors, the vibe of the hotel is a bit more masculine and comfortable.  “I traveled for inspiration,”...

Monterey, CA. – Jacks Restaurant & Lounge has been graciously bestowed the Wine Spectator award for its wine program, fortifying its title as one of the leaders in the food and beverage sector. Located in the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey Bay, California, Jacks Restaurant & Lounge has undergone a complete overhaul of its wine list within the last two years. The new and improved wine program now includes a selection of eclectic wines that are primarily from Monterey County and the Central Coast, as well as Napa Valley and Sonoma. “We vastly improved our wine room, installed new wine racks and purchased several wine refrigerators in order to serve our wines at the best possible temperatures,” said Sonny Petersson, Portola Hotel & Spa’s Food and Beverage Director. “Our wine program is constantly evolving at Portola Hotel & Spa, which makes for an exciting place for both locals and visitors to dine.” Staying true to the hotel’s dedication to sustainability, draft wines have recently...

Los Angeles, CA  - Kuyam, a local online scheduling platform, will power the third Beautify LA event from July 26 to August 2, 2014. For eight days only, locals can book their favorite beauty or fitness appointments at participating salons and studios throughout North Hollywood, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills & Calabasas with discounts up to 40% off. Select local salons and fitness studios will offer popular services at a discounted price during the specified dates. Users can sign up at beautify-la.com and book appointments starting July 23 in just a few clicks. Book your appointment through the Beautify LA website to receive the special price. "After seeing huge success with our first two Beautify LA events, we've decided to bring it to the Valley," said Kourosh Gohar, founder of Kuyam and Beautify LA. "Now that summer is here, locals are getting in shape and visiting the local beauty salons more frequently. We want to help them experience a variety of...

Monterey, CA. – Peter B's Brewpub, Monterey's first craft brewery, and Jacks Restaurant & Lounge, located inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, is excited to announce its first ever Loyalty Club program, set to officially launch July 1. The Loyalty Club will reward patrons of both Peter B's Brewpub and Jacks Restaurant & Lounge with opportunities for free food, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, sweepstakes entries, surprise rewards and more. “Over the past two years we have introduced some exciting new incentives for our locals such as 15% Locals Discount for lunch and dinner, Free Valet Parking and our Wine Down Happy Hour at Jacks Lounge. This new Loyalty Club program will continue to reward our frequent guests,” said Sonny Petersson, Director of Food and Beverage at Portola Hotel & Spa. “This is our way of saying thank you to our loyal following.” Members will earn one (1) Loyalty Club point for every one (1) dollar spent and other rewards when they present their card...

Los Angeles, CA., – AKA, the innovative brand of luxury extended stay accommodations and the go-to, home-away-from home for entertainment insiders, is launching the world’s first mobile suite in partnership with Airstream 2 Go and California fashion designer Trina Turk. Available at AKA Beverly Hills , the AKA Mobile Suite is the newest addition to AKA’s popular Live It! Program that provides residents with curated, life-enriching experiences while away from home. Beginning May 1st, residents of AKA Beverly Hills can take the AKA Mobile Suite, a sleek, top-of-the-line Airstream from Airstream 2 Go outfitted with AKA signature comforts and colorful Trina Turk accessories, for a curated road trip up the California coast while cruising behind the wheel of a premium tow vehicle -- a new GMC Yukon Denali. Accessorized to reflect an AKA luxury suite, the mobile suite features AKA’s plush linens, towels, bathrobes, Bulgari bath amenities, a Nespresso coffee machine and a DVD selection from AKA Beverly Hills’ private screening room. In the...

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Legendary Rock n’ Roll Hotel, Sunset Marquis, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor®, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website. When selecting Certificate of Excellence winners, TripAdvisor uses a proprietary algorithm to determine the honorees that takes into account reviews ratings. Businesses must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, volume and recency of reviews. Additional criteria include a business’ tenure and popularity ranking on the site. “Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for the entire team at Sunset Marquis, and we’d like to thank all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review on...

Charleston, SC  - With CBS' new drama series, Reckless, premiering on Sunday, June 29, the city of Charleston, SC will prove to viewers it offers much more than Southern hospitality. The city is central to the series' storyline and will allow viewers the opportunity to experience Charleston like never before. Reckless, which is the first major network series to be filmed in Charleston, follows a Yankee litigator (Anna Wood) and a charming Southern attorney (Cam Gigandet) who must hide their intense mutual attraction as a police sex scandal threatens to tear the city apart. Prominent locations across the city where the show filmed include: Charleston City Hall: Cam Gigandet's character is appointed District Attorney in the pilot episode at Charleston City Hall and many scenes take place there throughout the series. Charleston County Courthouse: All exterior courthouse scenes take place at the Charleston County Courthouse and the interiors were built on the soundstage used by CBS in nearby North Charleston. Washington Square Park: Catch a peek of Washington Square Park, one...

Los Angeles, CA  - Grant Roberts a Beverly Hills based Trainer and Nutritionist, former Mr. Canada bodybuilding champion, and best known for the transformation of Hilary Swank for her Oscar winning role in Million Dollar Baby, is taking on the role as spokesperson against AHA’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program, which operates in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Roberts’ was inspired to lead the initiative against the AHA’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program after the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, founded in 1952, announced it would be discontinuing its Health Check program on June 18, 2014. The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada stated: “Much has changed in the past 15 years in the world of food and nutrition...Health Check is no longer the right program for the time. The logo will start to disappear from grocery products and restaurant menus over the next few months during which time we will continue to support the program.” Until now the Canadian organization...

WEST HOLLYWOOD – This year’s annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) is set for Saturday, September 20, 2014 and Sunday, September 21, 2014 on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Nederlander Concerts and Sunset Strip Music Festival organizers have announced the 2014 line-up, which includes legendary alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction and popular Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun. On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Jane’s Addiction will headline the first day of SSMF and play Nothing’s Shocking in its entirety. The day will be packed full of performances by Failure, Cold War Kids, ††† (Crosses), Minus the Bear, Kaiser Chiefs, The Birds of Satan, Nightmare and the Cat, Beware of Darkness and Say Say. On Sunday, September 21, 2014, Empire of the Sun will headline the second day of the festival bringing their spectacular lighting, visuals, and sound. Mayer Hawthorne, Iration, Big Data, Tove Lo, Big Freedia, We Came as Romans, Nostalghia, and Fenech-Soler will round out the festival —...