February Swanking - Oscar Shorts at the Egyptian - February 24, 4:00 pm - Page 3

innerSpaceman · 01-31-2007, 09:12 AM

I hate to be a pill ... but going to Hollywood on Erev Oscar Night is a phenomenally bad idea.

(unless, of course, our swanking concludes with a campout on the bleachers and continues through red-carpet movie star arrivals the next evening.)

LSPoorEeyorick · 01-31-2007, 09:42 AM

We went on Oscar Eve two years ago, and it was actually quite fun... seeing as you could venture down to walk the red carpet. LoT photo opportunity. Though some roads were closed, the area wasn't so terribly busy.

And may I suggest the use of public transportation? The metro has a stop at Hollywood/Highland and I believe it was open Oscar Eve. If people don't have access to a Metro stop, you can always park at our condo, a convenient two stops away from the H/H stop. There's also a cheap-ish ($7 flat rate) parking lot on the corner of Cherokee and Hollywood, quite near the Egyptian; when driving into Hwood we always use it. If you come in from our eastern part of the neighborhood, even on a busy day, getting to it is really not bad at all.

If Oscar Eve turns you off, that's a bummer. Unless you go during the week, it's your only chance to view them-- and I stress again that they are usually quite worth viewing.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-31-2007, 09:46 AM

We'll be there. With the showing starting at 4:00, that's plenty early that getting into Hollywood shouldn't be an issue.

innerSpaceman · 01-31-2007, 10:01 AM

Oh, it's just that I'd seriously be tempted to stay. Back when the shindig was at the Dot Chandler, we used to camp out overnight in the bleachers and then watch the red carpet arrivals the next day. It was a blast. I did it about four or five times, and it was fun each and every time.

With it so close to the Chinese nowadays, this would be my chance to shout "Zelda! Ooooooh, Zelda!!! (ahem, from Singin' in the Rain.)

Not Afraid · 01-31-2007, 11:30 AM

We will probably take the train up from LB is anyone wants to join us.

Yes, Hollywood will be a bit difficult to get into that evening - and we should probably decide on a restaurant sooner rather than later so we can make a ressie. I think the later hours are going to get incresingly crazy.

Sooooo, restaurant votes? (Sorry I can't do another poll here.)

My thoughts:

I've been to Cafe Des Artistises and it was nice, funky and cool but it's been a while and I'd love to go back.

I've frequented Micelli's to I'm not too thrilled with eating there again.

Geisha House was REALLY good the one time I went there. We would HAVE to make a ressie there.

I haven't tried Lucky Devils.

The drink options are a whatever to me.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 01-31-2007, 11:31 AM

I will be there and up for whatever. I've not eaten at any of those mentioned. So...

mousepod · 01-31-2007, 11:32 AM

NA, I apologize in advance for this post.

I just tried to pronounce "Cafe Des Artistises" out loud and am now giggling at my desk.

Not Afraid · 01-31-2007, 11:32 AM

Shut up.

katiesue · 01-31-2007, 11:37 AM

Yay a Saturday night. Don't have to pick up the kid so I can actually stay for dinner.

Not Afraid · 02-16-2007, 12:57 PM

I'm going to give Andrew a call to reserve tickets for our group The current number is 7. Is there anyone who has NOT responded and would like to go to the Shorts? If so, please respond to the poll ASAP so I can get a decent count.

View Poll Results: Will you be attending the February Swanking Event?
I will be attending BOTH the Oscar Shorts AND Dinner	12	63.16%
I will ONLY be attending the Oscar Shorts	0	0%
I will ONLY be joining the group for Dinner	1	5.26%
I need to Clean my Carburetor that day	6	31.58%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2007, 09:12 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I hate to be a pill ... but going to Hollywood on Erev Oscar Night is a phenomenally bad idea. (unless, of course, our swanking concludes with a campout on the bleachers and continues through red-carpet movie star arrivals the next evening.)
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01-31-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	We went on Oscar Eve two years ago, and it was actually quite fun... seeing as you could venture down to walk the red carpet. LoT photo opportunity. Though some roads were closed, the area wasn't so terribly busy. And may I suggest the use of public transportation? The metro has a stop at Hollywood/Highland and I believe it was open Oscar Eve. If people don't have access to a Metro stop, you can always park at our condo, a convenient two stops away from the H/H stop. There's also a cheap-ish ($7 flat rate) parking lot on the corner of Cherokee and Hollywood, quite near the Egyptian; when driving into Hwood we always use it. If you come in from our eastern part of the neighborhood, even on a busy day, getting to it is really not bad at all. If Oscar Eve turns you off, that's a bummer. Unless you go during the week, it's your only chance to view them-- and I stress again that they are usually quite worth viewing.
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01-31-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We'll be there. With the showing starting at 4:00, that's plenty early that getting into Hollywood shouldn't be an issue. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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01-31-2007, 10:01 AM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, it's just that I'd seriously be tempted to stay. Back when the shindig was at the Dot Chandler, we used to camp out overnight in the bleachers and then watch the red carpet arrivals the next day. It was a blast. I did it about four or five times, and it was fun each and every time. With it so close to the Chinese nowadays, this would be my chance to shout "Zelda! Ooooooh, Zelda!!! (ahem, from Singin' in the Rain.)
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01-31-2007, 11:30 AM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	We will probably take the train up from LB is anyone wants to join us. Yes, Hollywood will be a bit difficult to get into that evening - and we should probably decide on a restaurant sooner rather than later so we can make a ressie. I think the later hours are going to get incresingly crazy. Sooooo, restaurant votes? (Sorry I can't do another poll here.) My thoughts: I've been to Cafe Des Artistises and it was nice, funky and cool but it's been a while and I'd love to go back. I've frequented Micelli's to I'm not too thrilled with eating there again. Geisha House was REALLY good the one time I went there. We would HAVE to make a ressie there. I haven't tried Lucky Devils. The drink options are a whatever to me.
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01-31-2007, 11:31 AM	#6
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I will be there and up for whatever. I've not eaten at any of those mentioned. So...
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01-31-2007, 11:32 AM	#7
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	NA, I apologize in advance for this post. I just tried to pronounce "Cafe Des Artistises" out loud and am now giggling at my desk. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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01-31-2007, 11:37 AM	#9
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Yay a Saturday night. Don't have to pick up the kid so I can actually stay for dinner. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-16-2007, 12:57 PM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm going to give Andrew a call to reserve tickets for our group The current number is 7. Is there anyone who has NOT responded and would like to go to the Shorts? If so, please respond to the poll ASAP so I can get a decent count.
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