The opening band Soccermom is a four piece originally formed in Venice straddling the divide between new wave and New York art punk. The headliner was up and coming locals A.i. who’ve been getting airtime at KROQ. These kids are young but they’ve been bred into the business. Nick (vocals and guitar) and Zack (drums) come from a long line of artists and entertainers.

When I first heard about The Fratellis, I was pretty skeptical. Ever since The Libertines imploded, NME has heralded the UK’s next big band, and usually they’ve been a bore. For every genuinely good act like the Arctic Monkeys, there have been ten more disappointments like Razorlight, The Kooks, Babyshambles, and Louis XIV.

In a world of cardboard cutouts lip-synching prefabricated songs, an artist like Amy Winehouse is a punch to the gut. These songs aren’t only the despair of a regretful lover. They drip with innate sexiness and pays homage to Sarah Vaughn and the Shangri-Las without being bound to innuendo of their eras.

A.i. (Artificial Intelligence) is an Indie band with polished performances and hit-bound material. They have made their way to radio (KROQ) well before their new album “Sex and Robots” has even been released.

Having moved here from El Salvador just two short years ago, Adrian Bellani has accomplished more than some who’ve lived here their entire lives. He has a successful acting career, and he gives back to the Hispanic community as an ambassador of PADRES Contra El Cáncer—a charity that aids lower income children and their families who suffer from cancer.

Gunner Johnson’s exceptional art and sculpted pieces have shown in galleries and have appeared in the movie Batman Forever. His newest jewelry line lends practicality to an already exquisite collection, and his art pieces are quickly becoming a favorite among celebrities.

Having moved here from El Salvador just two short years ago, Adrian Bellani has accomplished more than some who’ve lived here their entire lives. He has a successful acting career, and he gives back to the Hispanic community as an ambassador of PADRES Contra El Cáncer—a charity that aids lower income children and their families who suffer from cancer.

Some nights are for intimate romance, and some are for pure fun. On this night, we grabbed another couple, Harvey and Barbara, and headed for a lively evening with a traditional Brazilian meal and an energy-filled show.

By Marilyn Anderson & Dennis L. Lanning

An expectant crowd turned out on Thursday night, March 1, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for a momentous occasion in the world of environmental automobiles: The unveiling of Phoenix Motorcars’ new electric SUT. The evening was hosted by six-time Emmy-nominated actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife and co-star of HGTV’s Living with Ed, Rachelle Carson.

‘Twas the night after Valentine’s Day—and what a great night it was! On Thursday, February 15 th, Women & Wine (www.womenwine.com) sponsored a fantastic event at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum.