MONDO LOUNGE on Sat, Oct 16, Hollywood CA

[Futura Girl]

APOLOGIES for reposting this twice - but I have noticed that on some loads of this forum - the EVENTS forum - DOES NOT SHOW UP??? so i am adding my thread to the News Forum.


Mondo Lounge is THE event you’ve been waiting for: Everything you love in one place and time... Retro Fashion, Vintage Vegas, Modernism, Tiki, Atomic Age, Swing, Classic Cars and more...

It will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 in Hollywood, CA.
DRESS VINTAGE TO IMPRESS! Black tie encouraged! Fezzes encouraged!

During the daytime: Tour Mid Century Modern architectural landmarks and compete in a Hollywood history trivia contest in a Vintage Car Rally that benefits the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee. The Grand Prize is a 3 night Palm Springs Weekend at the Caliente Tropics Hotel for 4 People!

And at Night: Attend THE Retro Party of the year including live entertainment, educational presentations and vendors in three rooms of fun in a historic Hollywood Masonic Lodge in Hollywood, CA.

* Be entertained by Las Vegas’ TOP Lounge act, Vargas and the Swank Set http://www.avargas.com/ along with other surprise musical guests.
* Attend presentations on Retro Pop Culture: Architecture, Fashion, Mixology, Classic Cars & more. PLUS, a special slide show by Charles Phoenix of GOD BLESS AMERICANA.
* Shop to your heart’s content in the Retro Shopping Bazaar with Vintage Vendors.

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PLUS, all Attendees receive a commemorative 4 oz. shot glass by SHAG!
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Also on the Musical Line-up at the evening party...

The Martini Kings http://www.martinikings.net

The Mellocads http://www.mellocads.com


For more info: http://www.mondo-lounge.com

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[Futura Girl]

Here are some LAST MINUTE NEWS UPDATES on Mondo Lounge, Saturday October 16, 2004.

1)
Cultural Community Unites!
Numerous Museums have signed on to offer Mondo Lounge attendees special discounts including:
the Petersen Museum
Hollywood Heritage Museum
the Erotic Museum
Hollywood History Museum
Hollywood Wax Museum

2)
Midnight Screening of "Olive or Twist?"
The critically acclaimed documentary/comedic film from San Francisco filmmaker Peter Moody about one man's obsession with the Martini will be screened at the historic Vista Theater at Midnight on Saturday Night.
http://www.lottaliving.com/oliveortwist

3)
Media Sponsors have been added!
The San Fernando Valley will provide the Swanky soundtrack as attendees drive the Car Rally route: KCSN (88.5 FM NPR Arts and Roots Radio) and KLAC (the Fabulous 570 AM).

4)
How can you say the word Mondo! without thinking King Kukulele? Yes, that's right, the King will make his presence known to all at Mondo Lounge with a little bongo help from C.B. Howlie!

 

[Futura Girl]

http://www.mondo-lounge.com

the shag art from the 4 oz. shot glasses

 

[Futura Girl]

OK, just finished the latest revision of the website - LOTS AND LOTS of new additions, including listing some of the various prizes, vendors and goodies.

In addition to the GRAND PRIZE... there will be tons of giaveaways - movie tickets, dinners at historic restaruants, shag calendars, tickets to the erotic museum, and oh so much more...
http://www.mondo-lounge.com/goodiebag.php