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Mondo Lounge I 2004

Mondo Lounge I, 2004

The first Mondo Lounge was produced in Los Angeles, CA in Fall of 2004 by Mary-Margaret Stratton as a means to get together friends across many seemingly disparate niche communities who all shared a common thread of loving the class and quality of the bygone Rat Pack era. Mondo Lounge I was subtitled “Where Cocktail Cultures Collide.” The first logo was designed Mary-Margaret Stratton.

Mondo Lounge original logo designed by mm stratton

Mondo Lounge original logo designed by mm stratton

A variation with a multi-tasking Fez-wearing Lounge man was created by the artist Josh Agle aka SHAG. That image was imprinted on highly collectible shot glasses.

SHAG Mondo Lounge shotglass

SHAG Mondo Lounge shotglass

SHAG logo

SHAG logo

The postcard design was done by Tiki artist Sam Gambino.

MONDOCARD by Sam Gambino

MONDOCARD by Sam Gambino

Mondo Post Card - Final Design

Mondo Post Card – Final Design

Mondo Post Card - Back of card

Mondo Post Card – Back of card

And the online pinup face of the event was a photo by Winky Tiki of former Playboy Playmate, Holly Madison.

Octavio Winky Tiki Space Girl Holly Madison

Octavio Winky Tiki Space Girl Holly Madison

Daytime actitivites included a Los Angeles vintage car rally that included the participation of AM Media Sponsor Fabulous 570 KLAC, and FM Media Sponsor 88.5 KCSN Arts and Roots Radio, the Petersen Automotive Museum, Hollywood Heritage Museum, Hollywood Erotic Museum, American Cinemateque, Hollywood Wax Museum, Hollywood Museum at the Historic Max Factor Building, and the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee.

KLAC First Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

KLAC First Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

10/16/04- Los Feliz-Shot at the first Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

10/16/04- Los Feliz-Shot at the first Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

The evening event was held at a historic Masonic Hall in the Los Feliz area of Hollywood. Presentations and educational exhibitions were done by notable author and entertainer, Charles Phoenix, as well as authors & historians Nathan Marsac, Eric Lynxwiler, Tony Merchell and Michael Palumbo.

Charles Phoenix Showtime

Charles Phoenix Showtime

Charles Phoenix

Charles Phoenix

Nathan Marsak and Eric Lynxwiler do a presentation on Los Angeles Neon

Nathan Marsak and Eric Lynxwiler do a presentation on Los Angeles Neon

Octaviao “Winky Tiki” Arizala brought out his best girls to participate in the Miss Mondo Lounge contest which was hosted by showman and impresario Maxwell deMille. Ribbons and awards were presented to all by Drag Queen Dyna Flo and DooDah Queen, Miss Cherry Capri. Miss Mondo was won by Pinup perfection, Matsumi Max!

Winky Tiki Show Girls Mondo Lounge by DAVID SPRAGUE

Winky Tiki Show Girls Mondo Lounge by DAVID SPRAGUE

Winky Tiki Show Girls Mondo Lounge by DAVID SPRAGUE

Winky Tiki Show Girls Mondo Lounge by DAVID SPRAGUE

 

Martini Kings

Martini Kings

Art Vargas from Las Vegas

Art Vargas from Las Vegas

Epic Mason Lodge Location

Epic Mason Lodge Location

Count Smokula

Count Smokula

Dancers Having Fun

Dancers Having Fun

Vendors on hand included: Tiki Todd Hackett, Ultrabettie, Capitol Ultralounge, Senor Amor La Brea Collection, Dionysus Records, Tiki Farm, Falling Cocos, Sneaky Tiki, Mister Swingarooney!, Soap Plant/La Luz, 8 Ball, Tiki Madness, Queen of Hearts, Mr. Swanky, and Allan Scura eyewear. Additional sponsorships, prizes and gifts were provided by the Caliente Tropics Resort, the Del Marcos Hotel, Atomic Ranch Magazine, Amazon Bar and Grill, the Dresden Room, Micelli’s Hollywood, Fitzu, Futurama, Hollywood Book and Poster, M Modern Gallery, Modernica, Museum of Neon Art, Modify Las Vegas, Sparklett’s Water, Star and Garter Magazine, Surrey Books, Swivel Industries, Tashcen Books, Tiki Ti and Capital Records Ultralounge Series.

Charles Phoenix Likes the vendor's wares

Charles Phoenix Likes the vendor’s wares

Entertainment included sets by the Martini Kings, King Kukulele and C.B. Howlie, Lounge entertainer Buddy Worth, Count Smokula and special guest star Art Vargas and the Swank Set from Las Vegas. DJ’s included Lee Joseph of Dionysus Records, Senor Amor of Molotov Cocktail, Patrick Robinson, and Kat Griffin of Madly Cocktail. Arthur Murray provided dance lessons for swingers. And the evening was capped off with a special midnight screening of the indie movie Olive or Twist at the Vista theater.

Cherry Capri and Art Vargas Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

Cherry Capri and Art Vargas Mondo Lounge DAVID SPRAGUE-

A few hundred people attended the first event which planted the seeds for things to come.

Volunteers

An event like this is never possible without the help of a great community. In addition to all the sponsors, participants and vendors listed in this program, Mondo Lounge would like to extend additional thanks to the following people: Kristien Amer, Josh Agle, Naomi Alper, Gil Alvarado, Laura Behrman, Dave Berryman, Matt Hukilau Brown, Jim and Michelle Brown, Mark Davis, Baby Doe, Dave and Rebecca Fernandez, Danny Gallardo, Tim Glazner, Val and Cooper at Hint Mint, Nicholas Hironis, Jason Holmes, Jeff Dr. Z Hrzina, Casey Jones, Fred Johnson, Hanford Lemoore, Humuhumu, Steve Luschinger, Tim Lydeen, Rei Marquez, Eric Mellem, Peter and Mara Moody, Denny Moynahan, Nancy at the Bratstore, Chris Nichols, Robert Nudelman, Octavio, Natalie Pace, Les Perry, David Ponak, Mig Ponce, Meri Pritchett, Regent Hollywood Theaters, Peggy Rosoff, Stanley Scheff, Susan H. Schwartz, Senor, Billy Shire, Smokey, Stephanie at Swivel, Kent Sterling, Cary Stratton, Lisa Strouss, Steve Tepperman, Brett Thompson, Otto Von Stroheim, Nina Weiner, Holden Westland, Michelle Whiting, Maria Willman, Karen Wilson, And lastly, Bob Petersen and the Masonic Lodge members for being such great custodians of the wonderful lodge and for not painting over their historic Millard Sheets mural!

Great Looking Guests

Great Looking Guests

Great Looking Guests Dave and Rebecca

Great Looking Guests Dave and Rebecca

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The Infamous Image by SHAG

I had a Blast!

I had a Blast...
I can't wait for next year!






DJ K-Billy, Long Beach, CA

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2016-08-24T11:22:52+00:00

DJ K-Billy, Long Beach, CA

I had a Blast... I can't wait for next year!
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/i-had-a-blast/

We had a great time!!!

The Mondo weekend and all the Mondo People were fab!
We had a great time - from the neon cruise to the SHAG documentary
and everything in between.

Irishlass, Sacramento CA

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:23:42+00:00

Irishlass, Sacramento CA

The Mondo weekend and all the Mondo People were fab! We had a great time - from the neon cruise to the SHAG documentary and everything in between.
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/we-had-a-great-time/

A HUGE HIT! YAY!

I say the event was a HUGE HIT!! Yay!
Fabulous work, very well done indeed! I'm so honored to have been a part of it!

Pin-up Sensation Kay O'Hara, Toronto, Canada

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:24:15+00:00

Pin-up Sensation Kay O'Hara, Toronto, Canada

I say the event was a HUGE HIT!! Yay! Fabulous work, very well done indeed! I'm so honored to have been a part of it!
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/a-huge-hit-yay/

A Smashing Success!

Mondo Lounge in Las Vegas was a Smashing Success!
Long story short, the weekend was full of gambling, sex, cocktails, music and good times.

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:25:24+00:00

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge in Las Vegas was a Smashing Success! Long story short, the weekend was full of gambling, sex, cocktails, music and good times.
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/a-smashing-success/

All Over Way too Fast…

I drank non-stop, had some great meals, saw some sites and made some new friends.
It was all over way to fast...

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:26:40+00:00

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

I drank non-stop, had some great meals, saw some sites and made some new friends. It was all over way to fast...
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/all-over-way-too-fast/
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Lotta Livin' is an online community created by Mary-Margaret Stratton that brings together fans of Mid Century Modern design, architecture and lifestyle with the ultimate goal of historic preservation through this shared love of all things vintage. The Lotta Living community began in 1999 as an outreach of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee and now reaches to thousands of MidMod enthusiasts from across the country.

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