Food and wine always tastes better when it’s all for a good cause and served by Asian celebrities. Best dish and drink of the night were surprisingly the standards: grilled salmon and asparagus hand rolls from Roy’s and an ice-cold, Tiger beer. And yes, I am man enough to say it, I have a man crush on Russell Wong.

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: Just-Mark Ronson ft. Phantom Planet

Synopsis

Mario Lee is an auto mechanic who can sing but can’t talk. After being laughed at his entire life for his unusual disability, he resigns himself to “passing” as a mute, leading a quiet, lonely existence fixing cars at the Miracle Auto Repair Shop.

He is forced to reconsider his MO when Gloria Kim, his boss’s daughter, is released from the psychiatric hospital where she was a patient. When she arrives at the shop, Mario falls in love at first sight(Like Mario, I too like them crazy girls). Gloria is also drawn to Mario and shares with him her secret—Gloria dreamed of becoming a dancer, but her mother made her stop, driving her to the edge of sanity.

Now that Gloria is back from the hospital, her mother schemes to marry her off to Charlie Cho, a seemingly nice boy from church, who has conned his way into Mrs. Kim’s favor. Unbeknownst to the Kims, he has sinister plans of his own.

Can Mario find the courage to overcome his handicap to win the girl of his dreams? Will Gloria manage to defy her mother and start dancing again? Can they both break free from the weight of their past to start a new future together?

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: The Pretender – Liam and Me

Flavorpill knows how to throw a charity party right. Great venue, 5 live bands, live art, fierce DJs, photobooth, gift bags, dancing furniture, and FREE BEER! It was xiet bud but hey it was FREE! Good showing for a Thursday night but thought channels of communication and promotion were not tapped to its full potential. Too bad. Hmmm maybe I should offer them my event planning services and adspace on my site.

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: Past in Present – Feist

This spring marks Flavorpill LA’s fifth anniversary (can you believe how far we’ve come?), but instead of asking for fabulous presents, we’re hoping you’ll help someone else out. 100% of tonight’s suggested donation goes toward the creation of sustainable water supplies for barren areas in Africa. In addition to good karma, your ticket also earns you free drinks, a subscription to co-presenter GOOD magazine, and incendiary live music, DJ sets, and emcee action. Expect lively performances from the likes of Monsters Are Waiting, She Wants Revenge (spinning), Norton Wisdom, J*DaVeY, the Gray Kid, Guns n’ Bombs, Franki Chan, Fuevoz, and Mark van S. as everyone comes together for a great party and a great cause.

- SND

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: Fall At Your Feet – Crowded House

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Where Jeff be at tonight. I will be the only gook bobbing his head there so say hi. Grecio’s pizza in a paperplate afterwards…yum yum.

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Made me think of my penchant for complicated women (maybe this is why Herrick was bachelor for life)….

Delight in Disorder.

A Sweet disorder in the dresse
Kindles in cloathes a wantonnesse :
A Lawne about the shoulders thrown
Into a fine distraction :
An erring Lace, which here and there
Enthralls the Crimson Stomacher :
A Cuffe neglectfull, and thereby
Ribbands to flow confusedly :
A winning wave (deserving Note)
In the tempestuous petticote :
A carelesse shooe-string, in whose tye
I see a wilde civility :
Doe more bewitch me, then when Art
Is too precise in every part.

- Robert Herrick

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: Heavy Metal Kings – Jedi Mind Tricks

Joel Tauber gives new meaning to “tree hugger” in his exhibit, “Sick Amour” at the Vielmetter Gallery in L.A. The object of Joel’s affection is a Sycamore in parking lot section K of the Rose Bowl. I think I was drawn to the exhibit initially because of the contrast of asphalt and nature. I stayed because I saw the Sycamore giving joy to everyone all its life and still remains alone in its beauty. Well, until Joel came along. A sweet love story if I ever heard one.

SUSANNE VIELMETTER LOS ANGELES PROJECTS
5795 West Washington Blvd , Culver City, CA 90232 [map]
Phone: 323.933-2117
http://www.vielmetter.com
Hours: Tue-Sat 11-6
Cost: Free

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: These Streets – Paolo Nutini

Went to a graphic design competition last nite. Think of Iron Chef but with adobe illustrator. 15 minutes to create a theme centered design. I think I can hang with my PowerPoint and clip art skills. I agreed with Mantone that it could have had more audience interaction but all in all a cool event. Yes, some might say “HOW geeky”. I say F you. No, well not really, Well maybe with a lower case “f”. I blame the testosterone. Hug?

Soundtrack of Mi Vida: Me, My Joke, and I – Damien Rice