Legion News and Upcoming Events
WWII Veteran, legendary Tuskeegee Airman, and Post 43 Honorary Life Member, Lt. Col. Robert Friend, pictured here with National Anthem vocalist Tinashe, was honored as Hero of the Game at the Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 2, Oct. 15, 2017. (photo courtesy Greg Alaimo)
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT POST 43:
TUES - Oct 17 Bar Night! 7pm-1am
THUR Oct 19 - Bar Night + Art Deco Comedy Hour! 7pm-1am Show starts at 8:30.
SUN Oct 22 - NFL SUNDAY - ALL THE GAMES! Starting at 10am
SAVE THE DATE:
MON Oct 23 - Regular Membership Meeting | Dinner starts at 5:30pm, Meeting at 7.
THUR Oct 26 - 1920s Jazz Night! Richard Halpern's Hollywood Speakeasy 8:30pm.
TUES Oct 31 - Post 43 Halloween Party!
Scroll down for more details. Check the online calendar often for updates and the latest events!
UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY: BAR NIGHT! 7pm-1am
The Art Deco Bar is open Tuesday night from 7pm-1am for legendary libations & camaraderie. Active Duty, Members, Legion family + 3 guests welcome. Check the online calendar as dates may change.
THURSDAY: THE ART DECO COMEDY HOUR! 8:30pm
Join us for another fantastic night of comedy in the beautiful Art Deco Bar of the historic Hollywood American Legion Post 43 with a spectacular lineup of today's best comedians including:
Dana Gould (The Simpsons)
Marlena Rodriguez (Comedy Central's Comics to Watch)
Howard Kremer (Comedy Central Presents)
Jamie Loftus (Drunk Disney)
Matt Braunger (Comedy Central, MADtv)
Brandon Scott Wolf (NBC's "Best Time Ever")
Molly Fite (When Puppets Are Your Only Friends)
(Lineup subject to change)
Hosted by Tamra Brown with special performance by Monique Moreau (Edinburgh Fringe Fest)
Cost: FREE for veterans and Legion Members, $5 for guests
NFL FOOTBALL SUNDAYS AT THE POST - ALL THE GAMES!
The Art Deco Bar will be open Sundays for NFL football and we do have "the package," so you can enjoy ALL THE GAMES! Come have a drink and some nosh and cheer on your favorite team with your comrades! Bar opens at 9:30 for the 10am game.
RECENT HAPPENINGS AT THE POST - PHOTOS
SCARYOKE! Karaoke Night Oct. 13, 2017
Photos by Post Photographer Keven Freedman.
Check out the entire album on the Hollywood Post 43 Facebook Page!
PROJECT: HERO RIDE TO RECOVERY
More than 120 Wounded Veterans are currently participating in Project: Hero's Ride to Recovery, a 500-mile bicycle ride from Northern California to Los Angeles. The American Legion Riders will escort the cyclists from Ventura County to the termination point at the West Los Angeles VA Campus. Everyone is invited to welcome these heroes at West LA VA, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Parking Lot 7 around 2pm. Post 43 is proud to sponsor this amazing event. Learn more at ProjectHero.org.
JOE SORDETTO MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT
Photos by Keven Freedman
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 43 - INAUGURAL MEETING
Photos by Michael Hjelmstad & Tim Shaner
GET MOVING WITH TEAM RED WHITE & BLUE!
Team RWB is an officially sanctioned partner of the American Legion national organization. They have great programs for those veterans and supporters who enjoy physical activity and camaraderie-good for the body and the soul! Many Post 43 members are also Team RWB members. To sign up or attend events, visit their Facebook Page!
