Comments on: Knitting Factory Facing Possible Closure by City http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:39:26 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: mattyshack http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50921 mattyshack Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:31:03 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50921 I've never seen them actually serve food at any shows I've been to. And once stood in line with urin in the corner for an hr while they delayed the sound check. I've been to a couple of shows, expected to see the bands on the larger stage and they crammed us into the main bar area stage, which was about 100 degrees. It's not the place I prefer to see live shows from what little experience I've had here. But at the same time I feel for them. I wonder why the city would forcibly kick them out by revoking their CUP? The kitting factory is a world famous venue, and you think it would be a perk for the area, not something they want to get rid of. I’ve never seen them actually serve food at any shows I’ve been to. And once stood in line with urin in the corner for an hr while they delayed the sound check. I’ve been to a couple of shows, expected to see the bands on the larger stage and they crammed us into the main bar area stage, which was about 100 degrees.

It’s not the place I prefer to see live shows from what little experience I’ve had here. But at the same time I feel for them.

I wonder why the city would forcibly kick them out by revoking their CUP? The kitting factory is a world famous venue, and you think it would be a perk for the area, not something they want to get rid of.

]]> By: sarahfenix http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50920 sarahfenix Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:04:30 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50920 something smells fishy here, to say the least. 31 petition signatures is hardly enough to compete with the hundreds and thousands of attendees the KF has served over the years. and it would be simple for any disgruntled neighbor to challenge a CUP over anything, especially since the majority of said attendees often walk right past the neighboring stores ultimately NOT contributing to business. if it's a public nuisance, then that's one thing that can be easily addressed & remedied: double-check noise levels, monitor foot traffic & line cues, etc. if they're complaining about illegal activity within the venue, i don't see how the neighboring stores should make it any of their business because the KF is ultimately responsible for what occurs on their premises. the fact of the matter is that the KF is sitting on prime real estate in the heart of Hollywood and any developer would love to push out the little guys & make room for a "safer" (read: boring) chain retail store... as if Hollywood was the suburbs? something smells fishy here, to say the least.

31 petition signatures is hardly enough to compete with the hundreds and thousands of attendees the KF has served over the years.

and it would be simple for any disgruntled neighbor to challenge a CUP over anything, especially since the majority of said attendees often walk right past the neighboring stores ultimately NOT contributing to business.

if it’s a public nuisance, then that’s one thing that can be easily addressed & remedied: double-check noise levels, monitor foot traffic & line cues, etc.
if they’re complaining about illegal activity within the venue, i don’t see how the neighboring stores should make it any of their business because the KF is ultimately responsible for what occurs on their premises.

the fact of the matter is that the KF is sitting on prime real estate in the heart of Hollywood and any developer would love to push out the little guys & make room for a "safer" (read: boring) chain retail store… as if Hollywood was the suburbs?

]]> By: panasonicyouth http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50917 panasonicyouth Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:51:26 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50917 God, that's terrible. I love that venue. :( God, that’s terrible. I love that venue. :(

]]> By: frazgo http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50898 frazgo Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:21:19 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50898 Very sad but welcome the world of redevelopment attracting "better" tenants. The first to move in are usually recruited and given perks to come in ahead of the pack. Once things are rolling and the potential to get a higher sales tax revenue generator in people are easily booted. Very sad but welcome the world of redevelopment attracting "better" tenants. The first to move in are usually recruited and given perks to come in ahead of the pack. Once things are rolling and the potential to get a higher sales tax revenue generator in people are easily booted.

]]> By: hilary http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50890 hilary Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:56:53 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50890 This is horrible, the Knitting Factory is an awesome venue. Thanks for the info! This is horrible, the Knitting Factory is an awesome venue. Thanks for the info!

]]> By: Spencer Cross http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50889 Spencer Cross Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:29:30 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50889 You could try contacting the city councilperson for the district that KF is in (which, I think, is CD13/Garcetti but don't quote me on that). Otherwise, I think the best thing you could do is show up at their hearing and make a public statement. You could try contacting the city councilperson for the district that KF is in (which, I think, is CD13/Garcetti but don’t quote me on that). Otherwise, I think the best thing you could do is show up at their hearing and make a public statement.

]]> By: The 8 Track Kid http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50887 The 8 Track Kid Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:16:30 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/knitting-factory-facing-possible-closure-by-city/#comment-50887 The KF is a great venue which deserves our support. Is there a City Hall contact we should share our feelings with? The KF is a great venue which deserves our support. Is there a City Hall contact we should share our feelings with?

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