The Hills Merch
Description: Stephen Crane (a.k.a. Steve Crane, Steven Crane) started out as bit actor in Hollywood in the 30's and became better known for being one of Lana Turner's ex-husbands than for any of his roles. Realizing his limited acting skills, Steve Crane turned his charm and energies to the restaurant business and in 1953 bought out 'The Tropics' in Beverly Hills. Taking his cue from Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber, Steve created his own Polynesian themed restaurant 'The Luau'. The restaurant quickly became a hit and a 'must see' Hollywood celebrity hot spot. Eventually Steve Crane would be approached by Sheraton to create a Polynesian themed restaurant for the hotels to compete with Hilton and their association with Trader Vic's.
Description: University Hills is the name of the small, hilly Los Angeles neighborhood dominated by the campus of California State University, Los Angeles. It's also home to the city's tallest public stairway, though... and some other stuff. I explored in 2014 on a dog walk for my series, "California Fool's Gold." https://ericbrightwell.com/2014/01/08/as-i-look-back-on-my-education-exploring-university-hills/
Description: On July 16, 1977, over 20,000 country music fans gathered at Brush Run Park in St. Clairsville, Ohio for two full days of music from legendary country artists as Jamboree in the Hills. The event was very unique, but not just because the biggest country music stars would perform on the same stage to an outdoor audience. The really unique thing was that fans could bring their own food and drink to the show. Wagons and coolers, campsites and barbecues, and lots of people having a great time, all backed by life country music. The event would go on to become one of the most beloved country music festivals in America with more than 200,000 fans participating in the perfect combination of music festival, camping trip, and epic summer party.
Description: Foxy von Trapp twirls and spins in an open field, soaking in the beauty and finally feels free enough to sing "... The hills are alive, with all the fox I give!" The von Trapp children run out to see, bewildered they think to themselves. "Whoa, just look at all the fox she's give!", and "Yah! She doesn't give two fox!".
Description: Celebrate the beauty of nature with this retro-inspired scenic landscape. Featuring majestic pine forests, towering rock formations, and a vintage aesthetic, this graphic captures the spirit of outdoor adventure. Perfect for hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts who love exploring vast wilderness areas and mountain terrain.
Description: A black and white badge-style graphic featuring a mountain range with pine trees and a bird in flight. The text "THE FOREST IS CALLING" is at the top. Below the mountains, the words "SOUTH DAKOTA" are in a smaller inset rectangle, surrounded by the larger text "BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST" in a curved layout.
Description: A nighttime scene featuring a large carved tiki statue on the left. In the center is a wooden sign that reads 'THE LUAU' in orange lettering, with 'Beverly Hills' written below in a lighter font. Palm trees and a hut are visible in the background under a crescent moon and starry sky.
