Category Archives: CULTURE + HAPPENINGS

Higher Standards Malibu X Lovepot: A Valentine’s Day Pop-up Feb 13th

February 9, 2022

Higher Standards, the luxury lifestyle brand for an elevated smoking experience, sparks the flames this Valentine’s Day with a pop-up experience in partnership with Lovepot, the boutique brand creating smokable cannabis arrangements. 

Create custom fresh floral arrangements and smokable bouquets or select from pre-made arrangements at the Lovepot flower bar on Sunday, February 13 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Higher Standards Malibu.

Higher Standards x Lovepot Pop-up Details:

  • Free smokeable bouquets from Lovepot with a Higher Standards purchase.
  • Receive a small bouquet when you spend $75.
  • Receive a large bouquet when you spend $150 or more.
  • Sunday, February 13, 1-4 p.m.
  • Higher Standards Malibu 3826 Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265

The Most Euphoric Valentine’s Day Gift Ever

February 8, 2022

For true romantics only…

A24’s Euphoria Collector’s Book Set: 1,200 Pages of Untold Stories, Never-Before-Seen Visuals, and Contributions by Zendaya, Alexa Demie, Hunter Schafer, Jeremy O. Harris, Ryan Heffington, Labrinth, and More…

A24’s collector’s item for Euphoria fans—a set of 8 behind-the-scenes books, one for each episode of the first season is literally the most next level gift I can think of giving (or getting!)

Diving deep into every aspect of the creative process, from storyboards to casting calls to costume design, the 8-volume boxed set brings together over 1,000 pages of untold stories and never-before-seen visuals from the creatives behind the first season of HBO’s Euphoria. WHAT IS NOT TO OBSESS OVER?

The 8 books include scripts from each episode of Season 1 and feature exclusive interviews with cast members, including Zendaya, Alexa Demie, and Barbie Ferreira, plus Q+As and original writing by costume designer Heidi Bivens, makeup artist Doniella Davy, music composer Labrinth, and editor Julio Perez; take a peek at Hunter Schafer‘s sketchbook and Barbie Ferreira‘s moodboard; see behind-the-scenes photographs taken during production by Jacob Elordi and Maude Apatow; peruse pages from Sydney Sweeney‘s scrapbook; and more.

One of the first books released by A24’s publishing arm, which includes screenplay books for Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, Robert Eggers’ The Witch, and Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight.

 Available to purchase exclusively at shop.a24films.com from today.

The Euphoria Books: S1 Boxed Set
$98
8-volume box set
3.8 x 9.6 x 6.4 in.
6.7 lbs
1,200 pp

The Box features holographic foil on black fiber paper applied to 3mm board. Covers are printed in full color on holographic polyester. Interiors are printed in full color with silver spot color.

Get it. Live it. Obsess over it. Make your friends jealous.

FOURTH ANNUAL GRIFFITH PARK RUN, HALF MARATHON AND 5K TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING LOS ANGELES PARKS FOUNDATION

January 25, 2022

The fourth annual Run GPR 2022 Griffith Park Half Marathon and 5K is confirmed for Sunday, February 13, 2022 (Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Registration is now open. Over 600 runners, walkers and hikers are expected to cover the major trek through Griffith Park trails. Proceeds from Run GPR benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, the exclusive beneficiary, with all proceeds aiding the 450 City parks.

Participants will get to race through the iconic Griffith Park, one of the largest municipal parks with urban wilderness areas in the United States, featuring over 4,210 acres of both natural chaparral-covered terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas. Due to the pandemic Run GPR did not take place in 2021 and 2020 but the event has brought over 1700 participants in its last installment in 2019.

During the half marathon, participants will start at the north-end of the pony ride trail adjacent to the ranger station. They will follow the major trail around the gold course, then head towards the pony ride; cross over Crystal Springs Road and access the trail going into the Merry Go Round, then toward famous Travel Town. Finally, participants will pass by the Los Angeles Zoo and the Autry Museum of the American West, then head towards the finish near pony ride area. Runners and walkers will have access to Pocari Sweat electrolytes, water, and restrooms. Run GPR is open to all levels of ability.

The 5K course will be a flat and fast route. Families are welcome to participate, and strollers may be used. Pets must be on a leash and start with their owners at the back of the line with the strollers and parents.

Registration prices range from $50 to $95 and there is even a virtual run option. The event will also feature an expo with music, local vendors and fun for the whole family! All registrants receive a commemorative die cast finish medal and t-shirt.

This is the first year Run GPR will be awarding over $5,000 in total prize money for Elite Athlete registrations, sponsored by the Organizing Partner, Aztlan Athletics.  All Elite Athletes competing for prize money must be registered prior to the day of the event and cleared by the event director. To receive award money, winners must provide a completed W-9 form.

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation’s mission is to enhance, expand, preserve, and promote public recreation, parks, and open space for the diverse people of Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.laparksfoundation.org

To register, visit: http://www.rungpr.com/Main/

WIN THE BOARD’S BEAUTY ON DEMAND HOLIDAY BAG!

December 13, 2021

After the incredible success of THE BOARD’s first BEAUTY ON DEMAND campaign in September, POSTMATES & UBER EATS has asked THE BOARD to curate a follow-up bag for HOLIDAY. This bag is EVERYTHING. And I mean, top-quality, real-deal elevated skin and beauty products. And now, we are giving away one to one lucky winner!!

The Beauty On Demand Bag is curated by the Beauty experts at THE BOARD and includes 17 cult brands such as C & The Moon, MERIT, Playa, and SolaWave. Covering Santa Monica to Silverlake, the bags are express delivered from the Beverly Center and The Glen Centre, in a Limited Edition Citizens of Humanity tote which is the coolest tote you’ll ever have.

Valued at $850, (which is totally obvious upon digging into it) The Beauty On Demand bag is available exclusively through Postmates and Uber Eats for only $199, featuring 18 hero products from these Brands You Need To Gift.  Or keep for yourself—no judgment. Seriously, NO JUDGMENT. Just treat yourself. Now.

Goodies in this curated holiday bag:

  • Ambari PM Active12® Serum
  • Bite Fresh Mint Toothpaste Bits
  • C & The Moon Malibu Made Body Scrub
  • Darya Hope (Dh) Volcanic Mineral Daily Face Polish
  • epi.logic Eye Contact 360 Night Repair Cream
  • Heales Apothecary Fascia Brush
  • Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter
  • Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm in Bounce
  • Milk & Honey Everything Oil & Lip Butter
  • Murchison-Hume Superlative Hand Soap in Australian White Grapefruit
  • oHHo Dream Cream
  • Petite’ n Pretty Talk Sweet Travel Size 10K Shine Lip Gloss Trio
  • Playa Healing Hair Masque
  • Sara Happ The Lip Scrub
  • Skylar Vanilla Sky Candle
  • Smudge Wellness The Smudge Key to Spiritual Wellness
  • SolaWave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

Here’s the deal – the bag is available while stocks last.

It’s ideal for any last-minute holiday gift guides and is perfect for shopping procrastinators or anyone whose purchases may have been impacted by shipping delays.  Think shopping for 15+ people in one go without ever having to leave your house!

Want to try and WIN one? Here’s your chance!

Simply follow @_theboard and @groomedla for a chance to win.

More Trees And Micro Forests, Please

December 5, 2021

With the generous funding and support of Wells Fargo, the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org) is planting twelve 24-inch box tress – six Tipuana tipu trees and six Quercus lobata trees – at LA’s Devonshire Arleta Park in Pacoima and this is a beautiful thing.

The Devonshire Arleta Park Installation is part of the Los Angeles Park Foundation’s Park Forest initiative, which adds micro forests to city parks throughout Los Angeles to combat the urban heat island effect, close the climate gap, and grow the urban canopy.

LA Parks Foundation’s Executive Director Carolyn Ramsay conceptualized the micro forests for LA Parks with the hope that it will inspire other cities throughout the U.S.A to take similar action. This activation is incredibly timely given the urgent need to combat the national heat crisis, especially given the disproportionate effects of heat on low-income communities.

Planting trees is one of the most important investments we can make in our communities and this initiative is both an environmental justice and a climate action program. Park Forests help offset carbon footprints, improve air quality, cool surface temperatures, and educate the public about climate change. Park Forests help grow the urban canopy and provide new shade coverage in high-need urban neighborhoods, which experience hotter temperatures. Park Forests also foster native wildlife habitats and restore fire damage in communities affected by recent wildfires.

The Devonshire Arleta Park planting follows on the heels of LA Parks Foundation’s installation of seven other micro park forests at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights district, Lemon Grove Park in Hollywood, Mar Vista Recreation Center, the Miyiwaki Forest at Bette Davis Picnic Area, Robert Burns Park Forest, 29 Canary Island Pines in Griffith Park, and Ross Snyder Recreation Center in South LA.

Los Angeles Parks Foundation hopes to plant thousands of new trees citywide, including 10 park forests a year, for Angelenos and visitors alike to enjoy, including two more forests by the end of 2021.

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation’s mission is to enhance, expand, preserve, and promote public recreation, parks, and open space for the diverse people of Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.laparksfoundation.org