For 15 years, Pet Love has been a fixture in the busy Beverly Center mall, its brightly lighted interior showcasing furry puppies for sale behind glass-walled kennels. But for the last six months, the sixth-floor pet store has been targeted by the Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal rescue and welfare organization that is waging a campaign to get Los Angeles pet shops to stop selling animals born in what the group calls inhumane puppy mills, LA Times reports.
On Tuesday, it appeared that pressure from the group was forcing Pet Love to leave the upscale mall. At a news conference near the mall Tuesday, Best Friends official Elizabeth Oreck said that the Beverly Center would terminate the lease of Pet Love at the end of January.
Best Friends officials charge that Pet Love's puppies come from puppy mills -- factory-like settings where animals are bred too frequently, are poorly cared for, and are allowed to grow sick. Most animal welfare groups, including the Humane Society of the United States, contend that the vast majority of pet stores get their dogs from puppy mills.
Wow, for more on this educational campaign, click
here.
In the meantime, I wonder what will happen to the existing puppies in the store....hopefully they will find homes for the holidays.
Can :(
Royal/T is a playful collision of spaces - cafe/shop/art space- presented in stunning fusion. An eclectic mix of retail and contemporary art re-imagined in the surrounds of LA's first Japanese-style cosplay cafe...if they say so themselves.
Influenced by the traditions of Tokyo’s Akihabara district, Royal/T servers dress in playful maid uniforms while serving a menu fusing Japanese comfort food with a fresh California twist. Alongside the café, the inaugural exhibition 'Just Love Me' examines cuteness in contemporary art with works by Takashi Murakami among other internationally renowned artists. Loves it.
Grown Men? Switch it up a bit, your lady-love will reward you. :)
Eat, shop and be enlightened. After the visit, rent out the space.
Located in the flourishing neighborhood of Culver City, Royal/T is a 10,000 square foot art space, cafe and retail store. With spectacular architecture and Susan Hancock's playful and sophisticated art collection as a backdrop, Royal/T is a celebration of space that offers a truly dramatic and unique setting for parties and events. Contact events@royal-t.org / (310) 559 6300, 8910 Washington Blvd.
~Candice
Check out the Soweto Gospel Choir to keep the holiday spirit going at the Walt Disney Concert Hall located at 111 S. Grande Avenue in Los Angeles tomorrow at 8pm. Admission is $24-$71. This awe-inspiring ensemble from South Africa brings a program of traditional African and gospel music, plus Christmas classics infused with their spiritual message. Call (323) 850-2000 or click the title link for more info.
Ciao!
Kan♥
Since a lot of us are on a healthy kick these days, let's keep the farmer's market alive! You can get the freshest fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, and other delectable goodies at Los Angeles County Farmers Markets. All Certified Farmers Markets (CFM’s) are “the real thing,” where genuine farmers sell their crops directly to the public.
But food isn’t the only great thing at a Farmers Market! Many markets sell unique work by local artisans, host kid activities, and provide entertainment. For a quick lunch or a leisurely shopping stroll, visit a Farmers Markets today!
Farmers Markets by Day of the Week:
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Happy hour takes place from 3pm to 8pm every day and features $3 drafts, $5 well drinks, $10 pitchers and half off selected appetizers.
After 9pm, it's 21 and over. To avoid waiting in a long line, arrive before 10pm on weekends.
Check out South's 
SOUTH is located at 3001 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Click the title link or call (310) 584-7731 for more info. 
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