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Published January 28, 2010 The Weekender
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  LOBBYINGThe Living Room Opens
Underneath a suspended red carpet walkway far above, you can now settle into the soaring lobby of the new W
Hollywood hotel to power your way through a menu of
Shrimp and Chorizo Pintxos and Gimlet Two Ways (gin, lime juice and gin-infused cucumber
slices).
 FREEZEOren Lavie's Deconstructed Video
You might have back-to-back Grammy plans, but only one party seems to involve a gallery exhibit of 2,096
photos that were strung together to make a pretty amazing nominated video, then unstrung for your ogling and/or purchasing.
Lavie will perform, sans girl and bed.
  ALTRUISMHaiti Hour at MI-6
Since your Friday plans probably already include drinking, dancing and
ceiling porn, get to MI-6 by 10 and you've got an hour of drinking for Haiti—all proceeds until
11pm go to Global Green USA to help with green rebuilding efforts.
  ASADAFree Tacos at Saints and Sinners
In celebration of four great years, the bar that became a Westside religion will sling $5 margaritas from
10pm to close. And the carne asada tacos are free from 9pm to midnight, every Sunday from now on.
  ACTIONDirectors Close-Up
If you were snubbed for an Independent Spirit Award this year, Film Independent has gathered five weeks'
worth of esteemed panelists to help you out for 2011. First up is Up in the Air director Jason
Reitman. And there's a reception afterwards, in case your question about Anna Kendrick is more of a private
matter.
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