Thursday's Scoop: US Air Guitar Championships Hits the Strip

Greetings, and welcome to today's City Scoop. Here's what's happening Thursday in West Hollywood:

Main Event: 

Sunset Live presents the regional competition at the . Contestants are directed to perform in two rounds, playing one minute of a song on an "invisible guitar," and will be judged on a combination of technical merit, stage presence, and “airness." Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Contestants must be 18 and over, and arrive by 6:30 p.m. to compete. General admission is $16.

City Meetings:

• The Planning Commission Design Review Subcommittee meets at 5:30 p.m. in Room 5 of to hear project proposals for 1232 – 1236 N. Kings Rd. and 8809 Santa Monica Blvd. (). View the agenda here.
• The Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. in the  to follow up on the , discuss ways in which the city can recognize , and continue to review steps toward an AIDS memorial. Read the full agenda here. 

Other Happenings:

• LA's four-day poetry festival, , kicks off at the  at 11 a.m. The event hosts both an independent poet slam, as well as a highly competitive team slam, featuring eight groups from throughout the nation. Tickets range from $5 to $20.
•  continues this week with  at the Ford Theatre (2580 Cahuenga Blvd). Tickets are $18. Call 213-480-7065 for more information.

The Forecast:

• There is a chance of drizzle and clouds before 11 a.m., gradually clearing into a mostly sunny day, reports the National Weather Service. The high will be near 74, dropping to a low around 59.
  

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