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The Series Returns

It’s that time again! Nicole Disson is back with the 8th installment of THE SERIES, “The Sky’s Gone Out,” directed by esteemed choreographer Mecca Vazie Andrews. The... More »
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New StandART Video Series

We are thrilled to announce our second installment of our StandART video series to be played inside all the rooms at The Standard hotels. Our last series contained a bevy of artists... More »
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LA Design Festival Takes Over Downtown LA

To say that we place a heavy emphasis on design elements at The Standard would be an understatement. Both in our own properties and in the worlds of art, architecture, fashion and beyond we... More »
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Cine-Shorts Opens at The Standard, Downtown LA

The lobby was hoppin’ last night at The Standard, Downtown LA for the official launch of Cine-Shorts, a bi-weekly screening series showcasing the work of up and coming filmmakers and... More »
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LA Film Fest Opens

The LA Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, June 16, with the world premiere of Richard Linklater’s Bernie, sponsored by Virgin America, and starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and... More »
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New You & I Online Shop Launches

We are big fans of Steven Harrington’s. He’s not only one half of National Forest, the artists behind the mural on The Shop in The Standard, Downtown LA’s historic lobby, but... More »
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The SoCal lifestyle Invades Paris

It’s recently been announced that Los Angeles’ own M+B Gallery has partnered up with cooler than cool Paris department store, Colette, to spread the gospel of the classic Southern... More »
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Papaya King Comes to the Best Coast

Listen, we Angelenos love New York. We just love LA more… and when the two worlds collide? It’s basically magic. So brace yourselves folks, Papaya King, one of NY’s finest... More »
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Artwalk This Way...to Culver City!

Here in downtown LA, we’re lucky (and spoiled) to have Artwalk every second Thursday of the month. Our arty compadres to the west, however, only host their shindig once a year so you can... More »
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Theyyyyy're Baaaaack! Swimming With Sharks

Swimming With Sharks: 2011 Teaser from The Video Mouse on Vimeo. Even though it’s not technically until June 21, most people mark the beginning of summer with Memorial Day. For us, it... More »
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Jeremy Kost descends upon Los Angeles

We’ve been crushing on artist, videographer, and fashion darling Jeremy Kost for a while.  Who didn’t love his little behind the scenes vignettes he shot at Fashion Week for New... More »
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Happy Memorial Day

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and having an especially relaxing Monday. We think this is the perfect tune to lounge to and love that the video features ultra glam go-go girls... More »
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Tim Burton Opens at LACMA

Just once, for one day, we’d like to peek inside Tim Burton’s brain to determine the source of the kooky yet lovable characters that appear in his films and illustrations. While... More »
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Ryan McGinness is lovin' himself a little LA

Ryan McGinness has been visiting Los Angeles and the palm trees and constant sunshine seem to be suiting him just fine, not that he’s had much time to enjoy them. In the past week and a... More »
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East Side vs. West Side

This weekend we face another battle in that old school LA debate: West Side vs. East Side. Frankly, whichever side you choose you’re going to end up a winner. On the East Side The Silver... More »
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Saturdays are for Art

We’ve already told you about Marco Brambilla’s big first solo show opening this weekend, but it wouldn’t be a Saturday in LA without arty parties galore.  Our friends at... More »
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Marco Brambilla in 3-D

Last December, we were thrilled to present the premiere of Marco Brambilla’s latest short film, Evolution, at The Standard, Miami. The film, billed as the world’s first 3-D artist... More »
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THE SERIES VII: Humanitarium

Join us next Tuesday, May 24th, for the latest installment of THE SERIES, presented by Nicole Disson.  Directed by Matthew Burgos, Humanitarium will feature performance art from Opera del... More »
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TGIFirst Fridays

No matter how old you get, there seems to be something magical about being inside a museum after hours. And while sneaking a peek at artists’ masterworks in a dimly lit gallery gives us a... More »
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Moodymann’s Sunday Surprise

  Brace yourselves people, we have some serious music news to divulge. In conjunction with Incognito, we are thrilled to present a mega-rare DJ set by Detroit legend Kenny Dixon Jr aka... More »
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Meet DJ Sabo!

Add DJ Sabo to the list of former New Yorkers we’ve recruited to the bright side. Welcome to LA, Will! Learn more about him here and come visit him every other Wednesday on The Rooftop at... More »