Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative founded by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America that was created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. Businesses all over West Hollywood, including many in The Avenues – the city’s art, fashion and design district and several on the Sunset Strip, will participate by extending hours and hosting events. Attendees can expect celebrity appearances and designer showcases along with an abundance …

Abbot Kinney: Ten of the most influential shops on Venice’s main drag have banded together to make the trek west worthwhile tonight. Grab a VIP card at any of the participating shops that gives you 10% off purchases at all 10 stores.
The breakdown:
**A+R will exclusively launch the Margiela Home Paris and Hay Denmark collections, and preview its Fall 2010 pieces alongside L.A. designers Tanya Aguiñiga (felted furnishings), Joseph Brooks (curated music) and Cast of Vices (multimedia installations). 1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.
**Pamela Barish …

Abbot Kinney: Ten of the most influential shops on Venice’s main drag have banded together to make the trek west worthwhile tonight. Grab a VIP card at any of the participating shops that gives you 10% off purchases at all 10 stores.
The breakdown:
**A+R will exclusively launch the Margiela Home Paris and Hay Denmark collections, and preview its Fall 2010 pieces alongside L.A. designers Tanya Aguiñiga (felted furnishings), Joseph Brooks (curated music) and Cast of Vices (multimedia installations). 1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.
**Pamela Barish …

WHO: Paper Magazine + Converse + Heinken + Belvedere + Izze
WHAT: WE LOVE ART celebrates everyday creatives in the LA area who will come together to create ongoing interactive art installations and unique opportunities for attendees to experience art in a uniquely inspiring setting. Guests will be able to create art in a massive backstage studio, experience various mediums of art, and participate in the creative process of the installations.
Dj Sets By DJ Ana (Dim Mak), Tokimonsta and Skeet Skeet. Live performances by Best Coast and DumDum Girls.
Beer by Heinken, …

WHO: Paper Magazine + Converse + Heinken + Belvedere + Izze
WHAT: WE LOVE ART celebrates everyday creatives in the LA area who will come together to create ongoing interactive art installations and unique opportunities for attendees to experience art in a uniquely inspiring setting. Guests will be able to create art in a massive backstage studio, experience various mediums of art, and participate in the creative process of the installations.
Dj Sets By DJ Ana (Dim Mak), Tokimonsta and Skeet Skeet. Live performances by Best Coast and DumDum Girls.
Beer by Heinken, …

WHO: Chicago Arts District
WHAT:Join the 30 creative spaces in the Chicago Arts District at South Halsted and 18th Streets, as they showcase an exciting display of art and artists from Chicago and beyond. This unique art community opens its doors, free of charge, and lets you get up close and personal with the art and artists.
Pick up a map at the information center at 1821 S. Halsted and explore the city’s most vibrant art community, the Chicago Arts District, where people meet ART!
WHEN: Friday January 8th, 2010 6pm-10pm

WHERE:Chicago Arts District …

WHO: Dubfrequency + Dime & Dozens + Ruby Hornet + Scion + Lava Lounge
WHAT: Dimes & Dozens Chicago/Ruby Hornet’s holiday party and a celebration of the last night that Lava Lounge will be open. So come check out some of your favorite Dimes & Dozens DJ’s and performers  as they say good bye to the LAVA LOUNGE.  FREE all night feat. Million $ Mano, DJ RTC, Willy Joy, VIPJ, Izzo, Rhymefest, Naledge, GLC, Mikky Halsted, Christian Rich, Mic Terror, BBU and more.
WHEN: Saturday, December 19 10:00pm-3:00am
WHERE: Lava Lounge (1270 N. …

WHO: Dubfrequency + Dime & Dozens + Ruby Hornet + Scion + Lava Lounge
WHAT: Dimes & Dozens Chicago/Ruby Hornet’s holiday party and a celebration of the last night that Lava Lounge will be open. So come check out some of your favorite Dimes & Dozens DJ’s and performers  as they say good bye to the LAVA LOUNGE.  FREE all night feat. Million $ Mano, DJ RTC, Willy Joy, VIPJ, Izzo, Rhymefest, Naledge, GLC, Mikky Halsted, Christian Rich, Mic Terror, BBU and more.
WHEN: Saturday, December 19 10:00pm-3:00am
WHERE: Lava Lounge (1270 N. …

WHO: HVW8 + Coultrain + J-1 + I Ced + Computer Jay + Ohmega Watts
WHAT: HVW8 Art Collective Crew invite you to join then as they celebrate the holidays and an amazing 2009.I,Ced of the Hawthorne Headhunters and Coultrain, featured vocalist on many of their tracks, will be performing along with Computer Jay and J-1 of Master Blazter. Ohmega Watts will be on hand to handle the DJ duties.
Much of the afternoon’s music will be recorded live and released on the HVW8 International Podcast. Plenty of refreshments Open Bar  provided …

WHO: Paper Magazine + Svedka Vodka + THE TING TINGS + HARLEY + CASSIE + JON JON BATTLES
WHAT: PAPER Magazine Presents the 2009 Nightlife Awards. The people have voted for their favorite venues, parties, Bars, Blogs and Dj’s personalities that are shaping the future of nightlife. Live performance by THE TING TINGS and DJ sets by DJ HARLEY, DJ  CASSIE and DJ JON JON BATTLES. Open Bar provided by Svedka Vodka.
WHEN:Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 8PM -Till
WHERE: M2 UltraLounge 530 West 28th Street New York.
HOW:FREE WITH RSVP HERE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
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