Bars Tapestries
Description: cigar chomping tiki. The Tiki has had a greater influence on the modern art world than many realize. The 20th century saw a rise in American’s fascination with the Pacific Islands and their native culture. Images of the traditional life of native islanders captivated the residents of the Continental U.S. and brought about a desire to fill their mundane environment with some of the iconography of the islands. Post World War II returning GI’s brought back images of the Pacific Islands and the fascination with Tiki emerged. By the 1960s Tiki could be seen everywhere. It adorned buildings, restaurants, motels and all manner of advertising. Exports of authentic Tiki could not keep up with the demand.
Description: The Hewitt Street storefronts at the American Hotel housed many Los Angeles businesses over the years — the Golden West, Tony's Café and Joe Pirrone's to name a few. In 1973, Alfonso Vasquez opened a bar there, rather uncreatively calling it Al's Bar. Al's began as a hangout for local truck drivers and factory workers that would stop by after a long day for a cold beer and a game of pool. A shift in neighborhood demographics led to a change in the bar's clientele in the '80s. The hotel became a haven for artists in need of cheap live-in studio space, and Al's was happy to serve these free spirited souls, eventually adding a small stage and hosting bands. Al's quickly became known more as an intimate music venue than a dive bar.
Description: From 1951 to 1969 the building now known as The Viper Room served as a cabaret, call The Melody Room, run by brothers Pete and Billy Snyder. For 18 years, the Melody Room was known almost as well for its diverse lineup of performers as it was the eclectic mix of Hollywood celebrities and mobsters who made the place their hang out.
Description: Girls Night Out Drinking. Funny Drinking Saying. Warning The Girls Are Out Drinking. Matching Friends. The perfect gift for female friends and family who love a drink. The simple typographic statement is great on a T-Shirt, Tank Top, Hoodie, Tote Bag or Homewares. Perfect present for ladies Birthdays, Christmas or any occasion.
Description: I'm never drinking with you fuckers again. A great design for those who's friends lead them astray and are a bad influence. I'm never drinking again. Who's telling lies now? No wine, No alcohol, never again. retro vintage design. Perfect Christmas gift for those friends who lead you astray or a secret santa present for the bad influence in your live.
