Remembering Milt Larsen, co-founder of the iconic #MagicCastle in Hollywood, who died at 92. As a lifelong collector, he transformed the Lane mansion into a global destination for practitioners of prestidigitation. 🎩✨ [1/4]
Milt, together with his brother Bill and sister-in-law Irene, built an enchanting labyrinth of showrooms, exhibits, and a private library on the history of the art of magic. 🏰🔮 [2/4]
In 2006, Milt and his brother were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for live performance. ⭐ Their passion for magic has left a lasting legacy in the showbiz world. 🌟 [3/4]
Larsen also donated much of his memorabilia to the Univ. of California at Santa Barbara and co-produced an annual touring magic variety show, "It's Magic," for more than 60 years. 📚🎭 [4/4]
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☕️ Owner David Cooley relied on community outreach, providing cookies for nearby support groups, fostering loyalty and making The Abbey a meeting spot for HIV/AIDS activists. #TheAbbey#Community (2/8)
🏳️🌈 In the mid-1990s, The Abbey transitioned into a gay bar, creating an inclusive space to enjoy LA's diverse queer community and becoming an iconic LGBTQ+ establishment. #TheAbbey#GayBar#Inclusion (3/8)
🏳️🌈 Anheuser-Busch extends partnership with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and donates $200,000 for the second consecutive year, despite backlash. #BudLight#LGBT ⬇️
💰 The donation will support the NGLCC's Communities of Color Initiative, promoting LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the country. #NGLCC#supportLGBTQ
📉 Amid boycott attempts, Bud Light sales have dipped over recent months as conservatives and anti-LGBTQ+ criticize the company's actions. #BudLightBacklash
Introducing Or Bar, a luxurious new gay bar in West Hollywood 🍸 This retro-style lounge offers daily happy hours, a morning coffee program, and an inclusive environment for all.
Or Bar's goal is to foster conversation and connection among patrons 💬 DJs are only on weekends, leaving the space open for patrons to bring their dogs, laptops, or just good company.
With inclusivity in mind, Or Bar welcomes both LGBTQ+ and straight patrons 🌈 The establishment aims to create a sense of community in the neighborhood.
BREAKING: Disney completes its third round of job cuts, reaching its goal of 7,000 layoffs. The cuts focused heavily on media divisions, leaving the parks largely untouched. [1/5]
💰The Mouse House's aim is to achieve around $5.5 billion in cost savings with these layoffs, of which $2.5 billion consists of "non-content costs" including labor. [2/5]
🌎 The company reportedly still plans to eliminate more roles internationally over a period of time, but has hit the benchmark it set in February. [3/5]