Ben Scott now at the helm of the Messhall Bar

Mixologist Ben Scott

In Los Feliz, one of our favorite local establishments has a new bar manager. The place is called MessHall (4500 Los Feliz Blvd. at Hillhurst) and Ben Scott is now in charge.

Scott is a NY-to-LA transplant, and lacks the pretension many managers seem to have. He came to California with his girlfriend, who wanted to pursue a writing career in a new, sunnier, warmer place. Initially, he worked crappy movie studio jobs but then switched to bartending at Lukshon.

Today, Scott oversees MessHall, which is known for burgers and such, but also its wide array of drinks. If you’re looking to sample a variety of American whiskeys in Los Feliz, MessHall is the place to go nowadays. Indeed, MessHall stocks some harder-to-find whiskeys you don’t normally drink at home, such as Balcones Brimstone and Monterey Rye. In addition, barrel aged cocktails are available.

While in Los Feliz, MessHall is worth a visit; see their website at www.messhallkitchen.com or call 323-660-6377 for more information. And if you see a guy there people call Ben, say hello and ask him to recommend a drink for you!

This Saturday at Barnsdall Park.....

Over 2000 LA-based artists (from students to anyone with an artistic inclination) will line up at Barnsdall Park on March 22nd from 10AM to 6PM for a once in a lifetime opportunity to exhibit their work in a public forum (a true democracy of art and part of Barnsdall’s quest to make LA art more accessible). The work will then be showcased at LAMAG from March 30 through April 12 in the newly reconfigured 10,000 square foot art space. As LA’s only municipal art gallery, Barnsdall is truly the “People’s Park” as the City’s primary exhibition venue offering free admission to all and through Open Call,providing an opportunity for emerging artists and students to exhibit their artwork and achieve recognition through cash prizes including One Best in Show ($1000), One Honorable Mention ($150) and Three Youth Art Awards ($50). 

Open to all artists residing in SoCal, $20 per artist per piece, up to 3 works of art per artist. Please see link for entry details:http://www.lamag.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OpenCallreviseds.pdf  

Get me to The Greek this summer!

The Greek Theatre is an outdoor venue for music and more, located in Griffith Park. If you saw the movie “Get Him to The Greek,” you saw The Greek Theatre on the silver screen. Owned by the City of Los Angeles and booked by Nederlander Concerts, The Greek Theatre is a great place in the Los Feliz area of Greater L.A. to see a spectacular show, especially in the summertime.

Speaking of summer, The Greek Theatre has a superb line-up of musical acts in 2014. Italian pop-opera trio Il Volo will perform June 7th and singer-songwriters Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson will share the stage on June 18th. Ladies also headline several shows, including Sarah McLachlan on June 28th and a double bill of the legendary Joan Baez with The Indigo Girls on July 3rd. Ringo Starr brings the classic rock sound to The Greek on July 19th, while the boys from Buffalo—Goo Goo Dolls—play a show on July 22nd with Daughtry and Plain White T’s.

All sorts of musical styles will be represented at The Greek during the summer of 2014, including Country, Jazz and Soul. Other concerts to be held at The Greek include Michael McDonald with Toto, Jake Owen, Dierks Bentley, Chicago, Tori Amos, ZZ Top, Los Lonely Boys, Smokey Robinson, Counting Crows, and other popular artists. The Greek seemingly offers something for everyone’s taste.

New this year is the Premier Access Season Subscription (aka P.A.S.S.) which allows you to choose a bunch of shows to attend—getting tickets before the general public has their chance— while also getting unique benefits and deals like access to the Mercedes-Benz Lounge at the Lower Zeus Deck.

When you live in Los Feliz, you live in a place with access to one of America’s best venues for concerts and events. Visit www.GreekTheatreLA.com for more info about 2014’s awesome line-up.