PopGrotto – A Hip, New Social Media Site For Collectors

There’s a new reason to be excited about social media again and it’s called PopGrotto. Founded by Chris Vranian, PopGrotto is a collector memorabilia website focusing on curating the world’s largest compilation of collections on one platform. The site—which features never before seen items from the Hard Rock Hotel, Capital Records, and several well-known rock and roll era bands—provides collectors with a platform to “show off their cool stuff” (sports, music, jewelry, etc…) and socialize about it in a comfortable environment. In addition to the PopGrotto website the company also plans to launch a mobile app and will also host a series of online exclusive collection releases in various collector categories and moderated discussions with area experts, which will allow people to socialize with key personalities in various collectible industries. Check it out now and show off your cool stuff. www.popgrotto.com – NIN

ICJUK Def Leppard Giveaway

Def Leppard fans rejoice because ICJUK has a sweet deal for you! If you make a purchase from ICJUK’s website (sale items excluded) from now until April 14^th you’ll be automatically entered to win a signed set list by Joe Elliott and a set of guitar picks from the Viva! Hysteria shows. (The winner will be announced on April 15^th). And, if you happen to be attending one of the Viva! Hysteria shows in Vegas be sure to stop by the Hard Rock Hotel retail store (from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) to meet the designer behind ICJUK – Claire Jane Vranian and purchase some of her gorgeous handbags and hip rock ‘n’ roll tees. – NIN

San Diego Fashion Week Is Back!

After a four year hiatus San Diego Fashion Week is back. Founder and producer Allison Andrew is proud to announce the return of Fashion Week to San Diego, which is scheduled to take place October 1^st – 7^th. A number of events are slated for the week and will culminate with a high-production runway show on October 6^th at the Hard Rock Hotel. Attendees will also be able to purchase select pieces from the 17 featured designers and local artisans at a sample sale that will be held at the hotel on Sunday October 7^th. 

Incubus at The Joint

 Over Memorial Day weekend I had the guilty pleasure of consuming alcohol, food, and culture in a gluttonous fashion in the city of regret and hangovers - Las Vegas. While I will not break the cardinal rule of “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” and fill you in on my adventures I must, however, share my night with Incubus at the Hard Rock Hotel’s The Joint.