Tag Archives: Tony Alva

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Stiff Little Fingers and GFP ignite a skate punk fire at the El Rey Theatre

Few bands have influenced a genre more and received less credit than Stiff Little Fingers. They are often left off of “some guys list of most influential punk bands”, even though they are one of the first AND one of the best to ever do “it”. On Wednesday, September 3rd they played the El Rey […]

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Daggers Rule! February 27 at Exhibit A Gallery!

What you know about The Daggers??? February 27th at Exhibit A Gallery! Be there, or you’re just a fuckin’ square. Levi’s is sponsoring “Exhibit A Gallery” for “DAGGER’S RULE!” on February 27th. “DAGGER’S RULE!” will feature the following highlights: ORIGINAL DAGGER DECKS FROM THRASHIN’ ORIGINAL LEVI’S DAGGER CUT-OFF VESTS ART BY DAGGER SKATER’S: CHRISTIAN HOSOI, […]

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Deck The Halls at Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles

It’s that time of year! Let the drunken’ fun holiday parties commence! If you ever been to Tony Alva and Richard Villa III’s totally radical, Exhibit A Gallery, you know they put on the best events with some amazing displays of art and skate culture! Check it out! Going off this Saturday, Dec. 5, ho […]

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Totally Bitchin’ Night of the Dead 2

If you have yet to check out Tony Alva’s Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles, you’re pretty lame. Always fusing all thing skate culture, rockin’ music and beautiful works of art, once again Alva and Richard Villa III bring you another killer event you need to get in on! Taking place Saturday, Oct. 24th from […]

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First Ever Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inaugurations!

It’s about time someone came up with the idea to honor our skaters with a Skateboarding Hall of Fame! The first ever inductions into The Skateboarding Hall of Fame will take place October 24, 2009 at the Vans Skatepark at the Block in Orange, CA. The party will honor skateboarding icons Bruce Logan, Tony Alva, […]

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TONY ALVA AND RICHARD VILLA III PRESENT AN EXHIBIT A GALLERY EVENT, "BIPOLAR."

There’s always awesome art exhibits at Tony Alva’s infamous Exhibit A Gallery. Come swing by the “Bipolar” opening reception this Saturday, Aug. 29 from 7-11p.m. With live music by Black Veil Brides and DJ Howie Pyro, enjoy some complementary cocktails provided by Transphusion and some tasty eats from Sandwich Shop LA. If that ain’t enough, […]

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Vans: Off The Wall Book Release Party Photos

Vans held quite the event at their Cypress headquarters last night for the release of their “Vans: Off The Wall  Stories of Sole” book release. It was a great turn out for this invite only event with skateboard icons Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Steve Van Doren, Omar Hassan and more sigining away on […]

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First Ever Vans Book! Win tickets to the VIP Party!

Well it’s about damn time! Vans have always been my favorite kicks since the 5th grade (oops don’t tell my Sol Tech friends that, or brother) and it’s so great to finally see this iconic skate shoe go down in printed history! “Vans: Off the Wall by Doug Palladini tells the story of the community […]

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Die Posers Die at Exhibit A Gallery – May 9, 2009

“Die Posers Die!” Damn was the line out the door. Dining patrons in the area must of thought Lil Ethiopia is the hot new foodie spot. But no, twas the “Die Posers Die” exhibition at Tony Alva’s joint. Featuring renowned skaters: Steve Caballero, Tony Alva, Steve Olson, Christian Hosoi, Lance Mountain, Chris Pastras, Jason Adams […]

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Die Posers Die!

I pretty much LOVE the title of this exhibition . . . “Die Posers Die!” This should be a sweet art show. Sponsored by Vans, “Die Posers Die” kicks off this Saturday at Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles. I went there for the official opening last year and had an awesome time! Great artwork, […]

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