You Can't Spell Lallie Without LA 2

     This week I wanted to start exploring different venues in LA. On Tuesday, I got to see Cage the Elephant perform. It was at the Shrine Auditorium, which reminded me a lot of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Cage the Elephant put on an amazing, energetic show. They are becoming one of my favorite bands after seeing them live. It was the kind of show that confirms I want to work in the music industry.

     

     On Wednesday a group of us went to Angel City Brewery. This was really fun and I thought it was interesting to compare it to the Athens’ breweries. In Athens you sample the beers and have a certain number of tickets. However, at Angel City it was like you were at a bar and could go up and order a full beer and as many as you want. It was very cool space and we all played Apples to Apples. I thought the beer was pretty good too and I look forward to going back.

     

     Two of my best friends from home are in town, Callie and McKinley. So I have gotten to show them around LA too. On Saturday I took them to Venice Beach. I really enjoy people watching so that was a fun time walking around and seeing all the street performers. The skate boarders entranced us. It was like Rocket Power in real life! I think we really stayed watching them for a hour. I think it would be awesome to skate board…. Unfortunately I have horrible balance so I doubt I will ever be able to have that skill. Haha Saturday night the majority of the group went to Bootie LA. This was definitely the most fun night I have had here. We got there around 10 p.m. and did not leave until 2 a.m.. We tore it up on the dance floor the entire time….

    Yes, I am pretty sore….

     I also discovered two new restaurants near Oakwood: Olive and Thyme and Don Cucos. Olive and Thyme is a cute, little lunch place and Don Cucos is great Mexican restaurant. Both are really good and you should totally check them out!