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Nov 20, 2009

Frank Fridays: Rogue Status – Venice, CA

If you’ve ever watch Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory on MTV, chances are you’ve seen him wearing some t-shirts from Los Angeles-based Rogue Status. Originally founded by snowboarder/skaters/sneaker heads Jo Esbensen, Jasper Watts, and Rex Hollway, the brand got a huge boost when Dyrdek and Famous Stars and Straps founder and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker signed on as partners. Soon after, the Rogue Status crew opened a flagship store on Main Street in Venice, CA, proudly reppin' AWOL status all day everyday.

After starting out small the brand, quickly gained notoriety with their infamous Gun Show Print, voted #9 by Complex Magazine’s Top 100 T-Shirts of the 2000s. Today the Easy Company boys have their hand in everything from snowboard clothing to a full-blown motor sports division, and have become fixtures in the Gumball 3000 rallies.

If you stop by the store on any given day, you’ll likely find the crew posted up on the bench outside, skating around and soaking up the SoCal sunshine. With the brand new beachfront Venice skatepark just a couple blocks away, this little zone of is quickly becoming the heart and soul of the Venice lifestyle.

From Frank151's Los Angeles Looters FDL Spots.

Nov 19, 2009

What To Do: The Misfits On Tour

Halloween might be over, that doesn't mean you can't still add a little horror to your life. The Misfits will strike Pomona, CA's Galaxy Concert Theatre this Friday with a sonic smack-down. Despite a constantly revolving lineup, the Misfits have remained ever-present and influential to the punk rock and heavy metal scene. Active since the late 70's, their signature sound combines shredding steel, driving drum beats, and horror movie-esque bravado to create a show as much about the sight as it is about the sound.

To find out more information and recommend this event CLICK HERE.

Nov 19, 2009

Club Hoppin': Beta

There are all kinds of so called “high-profile” clubs around the country. Most of them will have you wait outside the velvet rope for an hour only to have the juiced-up doorman critique your wardrobe, then the snotty guest list girl wearing too much make up will act more important than she really is, and finally the wanna-be actress/model (bitter waitress) will take your all money for overpriced bottle service. Beta in Denver, CO is not one of these clubs.

Created by the music fiends over at beatport.com just over a year ago, Beta is quickly gaining a reputation with DJs as one of the best nightclubs in the country. In fact, it’s the only club in North America with the new FUNKTION-ONE Dance Array 4 Speaker Stack System, and even hired an acoustical engineer to maximize sonic purity. The design is futuristic and classy without the pompous attitude, the bartenders are hot and the door guys welcome all types—from the hair-gelled Ed Hardys to the sneakers and jeans raver kids.

“Can you believe the sound in this place? WOW! Not to mention, the people are great looking and ready to dance and paaaarty! My new favorite club in the world, hands down.”—Bad Boy Bill.

While hosting some of the world’s best DJs like Bad Boy Bill and DJ Z Trip, Beta also has a great resident line up, including LikeMe Local Guest Recommender DJ Klaw on Noise Fridays. Beta’s also kept up with the times by going green, featuring water efficient bathrooms, flyers printed on recycled paper with vegetable oil based inks, recycled elements (acoustic panels made from recycled jeans) and re-used elements like re-upholstered existing furniture with recycled fabric throughout the club.

If you’ve been to Beta, write an inside word and let us know what you think, or if you haven’t, put it on your “To Do” list for the next time you’re in town. Don’t trust us, trust Z Trip:

“The sound system will melt your face!” —DJ Z Trip.

In honor of all who love Beta, they are throwing a LikeMe.Net Appreciation Party on Saturday, November 28th where they will be comping entry to all LikeMe users who recommend Beta. Featuring Resident DJ Jonas Tempel and special guest DJ Danny - check out these DJ's favorites and follow their recommendations. See you at the party!

Nov 19, 2009

Local Guest Recommender: Vanessa Barcus

Yes, there are a lot of celebrities on LikeMe, but some of our most popular recommenders are the up and coming local heroes who are making a name for themselves. Such is the case with Vanessa Barcus, one of the co-owners of the online boutique www.ShopGoldyn.com. Whether she's putting on a fashion show in Denver's developing design district, or checking out one of the city's many live music venues, Vanessa's always got something good to share with her LikeMe followers.

"I spend most of my free time seeing live music, scoping out the latest and greatest restaurants and bars, and generally just spending time with my amazing friends," says Vanessa. "As a lover of music, culture, and the arts, new trends from these fields are always influencing both my work and private life. It's always fascinating to see how different industries, artists, cities, and people influence each other...and I love being at the intersection of it all!"

Remember you can follow Vanessa's recommendations for the inside word on Denver, even if you're not really a "local". Local Guest Recommenders are a great way to find out more about a city you're interested in.

Nov 18, 2009

Reasons to Roll: Santa Monica Pier

If you're in Los Angeles and you need a little break from the fast lane, check out the Santa Monica Pier for a mini vacation. Give yourself at least an hour to enjoy the people watching and walk the entire length of the pier. Even a quick stop on your lunch break works!

Start by checking out the boardwalk area where you can scope some beach bodies on the volleyball courts and at the beach gym. From there, cruise down the pier and hit some of the vendor stands where you can buy Ed Hardy knock-offs, get a clay molded sculpture of your face, enroll in the trapeze school, take a pic with celebrity card board cutouts and get your name drawn on a piece of rice.

There are plenty of telescopes lining the pier to spy on the beautiful Malibu beach homes and stop at a couple benches along the way to sit and soak-in your mini vacation.

Expect to see families and if you are up for it, jump on the roller coaster at the Pacific Park Family Amusement Park or hit the arcade for a couple games. When you see the seagulls flocking, you know you are nearing the end of the pier where the fisherman clean their catch and the breeze is strong.

To read some inside words from our users about the Santa Monica Pier CLICK HERE.

Nov 18, 2009

Westword Wednesday: Cheeky Monk

By Jason Sheehan. Photo by Mark Manger.

The first time I saw the Cheeky Monk, I thought to myself, "Well, that's going to last about five minutes." An upscale Belgian beer cafe on one of the weirdest, wildest stretches of Colfax? It would be a nice idea somewhere else — like, say, Portland or Antwerp. But as I walked on past the Cheeky Monk, I saw an intemperate fella asleep in the back booth of the Roslyn, his T-shirt riding up over his enormous white belly, then almost got hit by a cop car screeching around the corner in pursuit of ghosts. I figured I could probably make a nice nickel or two laying down a death-pool bet on how long this Monk was going to last. Ten minutes seemed like a safe bet, but I would've been willing to go down to five if the odds were right.

That was two years ago...

Read the full story on Westword.com, and check out what other LikeMe users had to say about Cheeky Monk.

Nov 18, 2009

In the Mix: Shawn Edwards

If you’re a fan of everything Hollywood, make sure and check out Local Guest Recommender Shawn Edwards. As a film critic for Kansas City’s Fox 4 News, Shawn keeps their website fresh with movie reviews, twitter feeds, daily news, video clips, photo galleries and more.

As Shawn puts it, "I'm a living episode of 'Entourage.' Whether I'm in Kansas City, LA, New York or London, I'm on the go and everything I do is entertainment oriented. Whether I'm covering a movie, or watching a movie, or listening to music, or tracking a band to see if they're going to be hot, or trying to find some spot to find some cool gear to wear, or looking for some hip art, hanging out with my friends, looking for the next great party, looking for the next great concert, drinking, eating, in between trying to work out a little bit, always on the go, not really concerned about sleep, slinging Red Bull and Twizzlers and living life to the fullest!"

And of course his LikeMe profile gives you insider information on some his favorite places to eat, drink and play when he’s out getting the latest scoop in the world of entertainment.

Nov 17, 2009

Movie Time: Sailor Jerry's Hori Smoku

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon.

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry:  A Film About The Life and Times of American Tattoo Master Norman Collins
Denver Film Screening, Tuesday, November 17th

BluebirdTheater
3317 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218

Afterparty featuring a live band performance & Sailor Jerry Rum Drinks, following the screening.

This is a private event, and you must RSVP here to gain entry. Early arrival is suggested, as space is limited

Nov 17, 2009

Watering Holes: Sluggers in Seattle, WA

By Mike Seely

Back when it was called Sneakers, Sluggers was purely a baseball bar (even though, ironically, the name Sluggers is more specific to baseball than Sneakers). There were—and still are, to some extent—framed, autographed photos of Mariners past and present on just about every available inch of wall, and the double-decker bar was a favored watering hole for players such as Mickey Brantley, Richie Zisk, and Cuffs Caudill. Now some of that wall space has given way to Seahawk portraits, and it's only a matter of time before Sounders memorabilia is squeezed in as well, as the expansion franchise's arrival at Qwest has greatly enriched the coffers of its narrow little neighbor. The fact that Sluggers' appeal is more versatile these days is fitting; there are so many television sets in the place that there aren't nearly enough baseball games on at any given time to fill them all. But soccer and baseball combined? Sure—and Sluggers admirably refuses to engage in the sort of price-gouging that some other nearby establishments shamelessly participate in.

From Seattle Weekly’s “Best of 2009”, voted Best Watering Hole before a Mariner, Seahawk, or Sounder Game.

Check out Sluggers on LikeMe to recommend, write your own inside word or add to your “To Do” list for the next time you’re in Seattle.

Nov 17, 2009

DJ Z-Trip's Ride To Revolution

It always nice to see credit given where it’s due, and in DJ Z-Trip’s case, 2009 couldn’t have been more reaffirming. First he was approached by the developers of Activision’s DJ Hero video game (released in October) to create 3 exclusive tracks and consult on the game’s playability and design. He ended up as one of the game's characters, and was even featured in a promo spot that aired during the 7th inning stretch of this year’s World Series! Then came the announcement that he had won the title of America’s Best DJ in a 6-month long online vote and 25 city nationwide tour held by DJ Times, the premier magazine for professional DJs. Paul Oakenfold presented him with the award (VIDEO HERE) and afterward the two celebrated by performing side-by-side. To top it all off, the high profile Las Vegas night club Rain at the Palms enlisted Z-Trip to take over the Saturday night slot left open by the late great DJ AM.

It’s not an easy thing to do, as DJ AM was loved and is missed by not only his fellow DJs like Z-Trip, but countless faithful partygoers. In a recent story on MTV.com, he expressed his concern over the subject, stating, “I want people to understand that I'm not filling his spot or his shoes…There's no replacement for that person.” Dubbed "Z-Trip's Revolution", the weekly party also features artwork created exclusively for the club by Z-Trip’s close friend and sometimes touring partner Shepard Fairey, most well known for his 2008 "Hope" poster of Barack Obama. Randall Roberts from the LA Weekly was on hand for the opening last month and had the opportunity to battle Z-Trip in his hotel room one-on-one before the actual release of DJ Hero.

Z Trip also got the chance to go snowboarding this summer down in Argentina with South America Snow Sessions. After his first time on the hill last winter, he immediately got addicted and is ready to get busy on the snow this season. He even used snowboarding for inspiration while creating some of his music for DJ Hero.

"The one that I came up with on the mountain was the concept of trying to go for sort of...for lack of a better term, the DJ Hero theme song," he explains. "I ended up structuring something and pulling it all together, and they had to sort of go out of their way a little bit to make it happen, but the end result is probably some of the best work I've done in a while. So I'm stoked to have that on it."

Congratulations to LikeMe’s Guest Recommender DJ Z-Trip on a great year and continued success in 2010. Be sure and follow Z-Trip to learn about his personal recommendations on his favorite places to eat, drink and play.

Nov 16, 2009

Oakley Factory Tour With Bob Burnquist

Oakley Headquarters in Southern California was the site of the latest Frank151 + LikeMe Launch Contest giveaway last week, as our winner and new LikeMe user Bret Price and his buddy met up with Oakley pro skater and 15-time X Games medalist Bob Burnquist for a private tour and autographed Oakley prize pack. Oakley led us deep into the heart of the factory to check out all the behind the scenes action at the massive compound. We checked out the design department, the manufacturing facilities, the on-site museum and even Oakley's private theater to watch Bob's new part in the Flip video Extremely Sorry.

After the movie Bob personally autographed some of his new Flip pro models decks made entirely of bamboo. Bob is well known for being a champion of the environment, creating the Bob Burnquist Foundation to bring knowledge about organic farming and gardening to schools, and is one of the founders of the Action Sports Environmental Coalition, a nonprofit organization that brings ecological awareness to the community. He even signed a few pairs of his Signature Series Recycled Gascans and presented them to our winners! You can read the whole story and check out more photos at Frank151.com.

Special thanks go out to Oakley, Bob Burnquist, Dylan Radloff, Eric our Tour Guide, Digby, Jason and everyone else that help make this possible. For a chance to win your very own grand prize experience, just go to The Launch Landing Page and FOLLOW the sign-up instructions. Remember, we're giving away 151 prizes, so even if you don't live near one of the Grand Prize cities, you can still win tons of other stuff like Vans sneakers and snowboard boots, 686 Outerwear, Clothing from Rogue Status and Akomplice, a signed photograph from Ricky Powell, signed copies of CDs from Redman, Santigold, Trouble Andrew, UGOD and Grand Puba, FDL New Era™ hats, a Frank’s Chop Shop skate deck, a $100 shopping spree on Frank151.com, a lifetime subscription to Frank151 Magazine, a VIP Chop Shop spa treatment and much more.

Nov 06, 2009

Fan and Follow Us

Keep up to date with LikeMe featured people, places and things on Facebook and Twitter. Become our Facebook Fan and follow us on Twitter where we share our favorite recommendations on restaurants, bars, nightlife, events, activities and more.

Nov 05, 2009

Mexican Cravings

Once Thursday hits, we start thinking about margaritas and happy hours and mexican food! Mexican restaurants are everywhere, but there are only a handful that really hit it home with free chips and salsa, strong margaritas and an authentic Latin vibe. From southwest Tex-Mex to smothered burritos and ceviche, share your favories with us and check out some of the "Best of" and most favorite Mexican restaurants that people like you recommend:

El Noa Noa Restaurant in Denver
Pesos Kitchen & Lounge in Seattle
Flaco's Cocina in St Louis
Cantina Lounge in Orange County
El Carmen in Los Angeles
Papalote Mexican Grill in San Francisco
Cancun Fiesta Fresh in Kansas City
Sol Restaurant in Nashville
Los Tres Amigos in Miami
Azteca Real Mexican Restaurant in Palm Beach
Diablo Royale in New York City
Tradiciones in Phoenix
Little Tiajuana Restaurant in Minneapolis
Chuy's in Dallas
Cafe Adobe in Houston

Nov 04, 2009

Everyone Loves a Good Dive Bar

This week's Westword dedicated their cover to Denver's top-ten dives and a couple weeks ago, Houston Press published their city's best dive bars. We know each of you have hidden dive bar gems in your city and we want you to share them with us. Recommend your favorite hole-in-the-walls and tell us what makes them special. Maybe it's the dim lighting, grimy surfaces, the crowd, shag carpets or cheap eats that puts you in the mood.

If you come to Denver, be sure and put these dive bars on your "To Do" list:

Ace High Tavern
Candlelight Tavern
El Chapultepec
Squire Lounge

Nov 03, 2009

Swollen Members Final Colorado Show

Swollen Members are ripping a path through Colorado right now, finishing up with the final show in Boulder tonight. LikeMe teamed up with Frank151 to give away tickets to each of the Colorado stops in CO Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins and Boulder. Tonight's lucky winner is LikeMe user JessicaK, who's going to the show for free just for recommending the event. Jessica will also see LikeMe Local Guest Recommender DJ Klaw, who's on tour with the guys as well, spinning for one of the opening acts. Check out Frank151's recent blog post to check out more pics from the Denver show and the remaining tour dates.

Nov 02, 2009

Hey DJ! Local Guest Recommender DJ Klaw

Local Guest Recommender DJ Klaw is Westword's first featured talent in their new Friday blog Hey, DJ! Become a fan of DJ Klaw on LikeMe and find him spinning at home in Denver at Problems D'Amour, The Jump Off!, Noise Fridays at Beta (#1 club in the country!), Bad Habits After Hours and Egg Beats at Table 6.

Nov 01, 2009

Pics from Get Weird in Wonderland

Thanks to all the LikeMe Denver people who came to our Get Weird in Wonderland party the night before Halloween at Casselman's. View pictures (courtesy of Ewelina Federkiewicz's Facebook album) and now you can view the photo booth shots by DVLP Clothing. Bands Whiskey Blanket and Local Guest Recommender's MTHDS played a great set and the dance party continued with Local Guest Recommender DJ Klaw and Mike Deez on the decks. We gave away a fixed gear bike thanks to 42BELOW Vodka and our costume contest winner took home a snowboard from Buzz's Boards.

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Oct 30, 2009

LikeMe's Ron Artest on ESPN

After a 99-92 season opener win against their home town rival LA Clippers, the Lakers return to the Staples Center tonight to face the Dallas Mavericks on ESPN in their quest for another championship title. With the addition of LikeMe Guest Recommender Ron Artest, this year the Lakers are looking stronger than ever. Look for more NBA talent to be added as Guest Recommenders throughout the season, and in the meantime check out Ron's profile to find out some of his favorite new spots in Los Angeles as well as some of his old Houston haunts.

Capones Bar and Grill
My House
Ritz Carlton Marina Del Ray

Oct 29, 2009

LikeMe Celebrates National Oatmeal Day

Did you know it's National Oatmeal Day? Neither did we until we logged onto Twitter this morning and saw that it was one of today's top trending topics. And since there's about two feet of snow outside in our hometown of Denver, Colorado today... it seemed like a perfect fit!

In honor of this historic event, we're encouraging you to recommend some of your favorite restaurants and coffee shops that serve up those delicious oats. Some of our favorite places to get warm, tasty oatmeal are:

Snooze in Denver
Portage Bay Cafe in Seattle
My Florist Cafe in Phoenix
Dad's Cookie Co in St Louis
La Brea Bakery in Orange County
Lazy Daisy Cafe in Los Angeles
San Francisco Soup Co in San Fran
Classic Cookie Cafe in Kansas City
Grin's Vegetarian Cafe in Nashville
Sun Juice Smoothie Juice Bar in Miami
Toojay's Gourmet Deli in Palm Beach
Liquiteria in New York City
Anodyne at 43rd in Minneapolis
Cindi's NY Deli & Bakery in Dallas
Empire Cafe in Houston

Oct 28, 2009

A Manufactured Superstars Halloween

Halloween is officially in full effect, with something worth checking out every night for a week now. For the main event, Denver-based LikeMe Guest Recommenders, Manufactured Superstars and Jonas Tempel with Kevin Green are DJ-ing Beta's annual Halloween costume party on October 31st. This night is always a wild one, and there's sure to be no shortage of party people in sexy outfits. Check out www.betanightclub.com for more info, and make sure to recommend the event to all your LikeMe friends.

Oct 27, 2009

Denver Gets Weird in Wonderland

You are invited to our Adult Tea Party the night before Halloween at Casselman's. Come early to see bands MTHDS and Whiskey Blanket, or come late for a dance party with DJ Klaw and Mike Deez. Come in costume and party with us all night long... Recommend the event to get on our LikeMe guest list. Or go to Casselman's to purchase tickets.

Oct 26, 2009

Vote For LikeMe's Louie Vito Tonight!

Be sure to watch LikeMe Guest Recommender Louie Vito on ABC's Dancing With The Stars as he faces double elimination tonight. Louie is a pro snowboarder and US Team rider, hoping to make the 2010 Olympic Team, who'd never danced at anything except a Wu Tang concert before he went on the popular TV show. Watch him fox trot his way to victory and become his fan on LikeMe, where he shares his favorite spots to chill and relax after riding (and dancing the rumba).

Oct 25, 2009

New York Yankees Headed to World Series!

(Photo by Getty Images)

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on winning the MLB American League Pennant for the 40th time and advancing to the 2009 World Series! Find out what Yankees LikeMe Guest Recommenders Jorge Posada, Nick Swisher, and Johnny Damon had to say about some of their favorite places to eat, drink and play after a big victory. Of course, it's not over yet, and the Yankees will be facing some of our Philadelphia Phillies Guest Recommenders like Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels. Can't wait to see what happens!

Oct 24, 2009

Win Tickets To See Swollen Members

Swollen Members is on the road right now promoting their upcoming Armed To The Teeth album which drops on October 27th, 2009. Touring along with with Big B & The Dirtball (with the Denver Diggers' DJ Klaw), Common Market, and Bliss N Esso, Swollen Members always puts on a hype live show not to be missed.

Frank151 and LikeMe.Net are giving away a pair of FREE tickets to the shows in Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins and Boulder! If you're a new user, all you have to do to be registered to win go to www.LikeMe.net and create a profile. Select Frank151 in the “Where did you hear about us?” field, then upload at least 1 photo, make 6 “Recommendations" including the event you'd like to attend, and you're automatically entered to win. If you're already a member of LikeMe, just recommend the event and you can still win! Winners will be chose at random and notified by email by 5pm MST the day of the show. Full Upcoming Tour Dates:

Oct 24 - Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
Oct 25 - Las Vegas, NV @ Wasted Space
Oct 27 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
Oct 30 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
Oct 31 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
Nov 02 - Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
Nov 03 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
Nov 04 - Salt Lake City @ Urban Lounge
Nov 05 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Nov 06 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room
Nov 07 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
Nov 08 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
Nov 09 – Nanaimo, BC@ Queens -
Nov 10 – Victoria, BC @ Elements
Nov 11 – Whistler, BC@ Moe Joe’s
Nov 12 – Vancouver, BC@ The Red Room on Richards
Nov 13 – Kamloops, BC@ Chrome City Night Club
Nov 14 – Lethbridge, ALTA@ Blarney Stone
Nov 17 – Calgary, ALTA@ Back Alley
Nov 18 – Edmonton, ALTA@ U of Alberta
Nov 19 - Sylvan Lake, ALTA @ Chef Francisco
Nov 21 – Winnipeg, MB@ Pyramid
Nov 23 – Fort Frances, ONT@ Townshend Theatre
Nov 24 – Thunder Bay, ONT@ The Roxy
Nov 25 – Sault Ste Marie, ONT@ Canadian Nightclub
Nov 26 – Cobalt, ONT@ Cobalt Classic Theatre
Nov 28 – Ottawa, ONT @ Ritual Nightclub
Dec 02 – Toronto. ONT @ Lee’s Palace
Dec 03 – Waterloo, ONT @ Starlight
Dec 04 – St Catherines, ONT@ Mikado

Oct 23, 2009

Houston, We Have Lift Off!

LikeMe has teamed up with Frank151 as they launch their brand new Frank151.com! To celebrate, LikeMe teamed up with Frank to giveaway 151 prizes, including 15 grand prizes in select cities. We kicked things off in Houston, Texas last weekend and awarded the first winner an all expenses paid girls' night out with couturier/singer and LikeMe Local Guest Recommender Shina Rae. To check out the pics and read more about our eventful weekend in H Town CLICK HERE.

Sep 10, 2009

Guest Recommender Kasey Kahne Wins!

Must be something lucky about being a LikeMe member... LikeMe Guest Recommender Kasey Kahne took his 2nd victory for the 2009 season at last weekend's Pep Boys Auto 500 in Atlanta. Check out this NASCAR winner's profile at: http://www.likeme.net/users/KaseyKahne/recommendations

Sep 01, 2009

Being a Music Fan Pays Off on LikeMe

Bsielbeck from Brentwood, TN has won our Monolith Festival contest and will be heading out to Colorado next week to check out two days of awesome shows! We're sure a recommendation and an insightful Inside Word for Red Rocks Amphitheatre will follow soon after - be sure to look for it at http://www.likeme.net/users/bsielbeck/recommendations

Aug 17, 2009

Guest Recommender Brian Vickers Wins!

LikeMe Guest Recommender Brian Vickers took his 2nd career win yesterday at Michigan's Carfax 400. If you want to see how a NASCAR winner rolls, check out his profile at: http://www.likeme.net/users/BrianVickers/recommendations

Jul 22, 2009

Win VIP Monolith Passes, Airfare & Hotel

The LikeMe Network wants to send you to Colorado's Red Rocks Ampitheatre for an epic music experience at the 2009 Monolith Festival. Headliners include the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Mars Volta, M. Ward, Girl Talk, Of Montreal, MSTRKRFT, Phoenix, Chromeo, Method Man & Redman, Ok Go, The Dandy Warhols... and many more! Enter for your chance to win two VIP Gold Passes to the festival, roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and 3-nights stay at the Sheraton Denver West. Check out the details at http://www.likeme.net/monolith

Jul 06, 2009

LikeMe Thinks Scott is "Funny"!

Congratulations to Scott from Dallas, TX. He and a lucky friend (start jockeying now...) will be flying to Hollywood later this month to attend the World Premiere of Funny People! Thanks to everyone who entered, and be sure to check out Scott's profile at http://www.likeme.net/users/Scott8/recommendations for his new Los Angeles area recommendations after his trip. Keep logging in for more fun stuff courtesy of The LikeMe Network.

Jun 16, 2009

See Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen!

We're giving away IMAX tickets to this summer's most anticipated sequel, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." All you have to do is recommend the film at http://www.likeme.net/places/transformers-revenge-of-the-fa to be entered for your chance to win! Please see official rules at www.likeme.net/contest_rules for eligible markets. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" opens in theaters June 24th.

Jun 11, 2009

LikeMe Mobile on the Palm Pre Phone

What's cooler than having LikeMe on your laptop? Having LikeMe on your phone! In case you haven't heard, we are one of the applications offered on the new Palm Pre phone that went on sale last weekend. Now you can find places to go recommended by people like you while you're out and about.

Jun 10, 2009

Announcing Our Most Popular Member...

Janesita from Miami, FL won the Most LikeMe Friends contest, topping off her list with 804 members! If you're not already one of Janesita's friends, you might want to become one, because she just won $1,500 to try out stuff she discovers on LikeMe. Be sure to check out all of her great recommendations at http://www.likeme.net/users/janesita/recommendations. And keep checking this space for more contests and fun!

Jun 05, 2009

Invite & Share with Facebook Friends

We emailed you a couple weeks ago about being able to invite your Facebook friends to join LikeMe by using Facebook Connect. Now you can share all the cool stuff you find on LikeMe with your Facebook friends by sending a link for a LikeMe business or profile page in a Facebook message or posting that link to your Facebook profile. Just click on "Share with Facebook Friends" anywhere you find it on the LikeMe site to see how easy it is.

Jun 04, 2009

Win a Trip to the Funny People Premiere!

You could win 2 tickets to the Hollywood premiere of Funny People, airfare on American Airlines, and an overnight stay at the Andaz West Hollywood! To enter, become a fan of your favorite Funny People character (look for the profiles in the Guest Recommender row on your homepage) and recommend your favorite fun stuff. The best profile with at at least 5 profile photos, 5 recommendations per category, and 5 Inside Words will win. Visit www.likeme.net/contest_rules to view official rules. Contest ends 6/29/09.

May 28, 2009

Congrats to Paul Blart: Mall Cop Winner!

We've judged all of the entries and the results are in: JamieK from Kansas City, KS has won! (Check out her profile here: http://www.likeme.net/users/JamieK/recommendations) Based on her profile photos, recommendations and Inside Words, she was awarded Paul Blart: Mall Cop on Blu-Ray, a Sony PlayStation 3, and a $500 Gift Card. Congratulations, Jamie! And thank you to everyone who participated. There'll be more fun contests with cool prizes coming soon!

May 19, 2009

Win $1,500 To Spend on Your To Do List!

To thank all of our Beta supporters, we're giving away a $1,500 gift card to the member with the most LikeMe friends as of June 5, 2009. If you're a member as of May 19, 2009, you will automatically be entered. Be sure to use Facebook Connect to invite your Facebook friends! Visit www.likeme.net/contest_rules for full contest rules. If you joined the site at a later date, don't worry - there'll be lots more fun contests coming your way.

May 12, 2009

Win $900 Paul Blart: Mall Cop Prize Pack

You could win Paul Blart: Mall Cop on Blu-Ray, a Sony PlayStation 3, and a $500 gift card to spend at one of Paul Blart's favorite places! To enter, become a fan of Paul Blart (http://www.likeme.net/users/PaulBlart/recommendations) and recommend your favorite mall. The best profile with at at least 5 profile photos, 5 recommendations per category, and 5 Inside Words will win. Visit www.likeme.net/contest_rules to view official rules. Contest ends 5/25/09.

Apr 24, 2009

Our New Look

You might notice that things are looking a little different around LikeMe. We're making changes to keep things clearly organized and make things easier for our users. Stay tuned for more updates, improved functions, and lots of cool new stuff!

Feb 13, 2009

Find/Browse

It just got a lot easier to find places or people by using the "Find/Browse" drop down on the Recommendations bar. Search for places by name, browse the most popular places in a given area, or browse places alphabetically by location. You can also search for people by name, by "most like you", or by their answers to the registration questions.

Feb 03, 2009

Our New Local Partners

Users in certain cities may have noticed some new stuff on LikeMe. We have joined forces with Village Voice Media publications in 15 markets, and we'll be reaping the benefits of their local expertise. Stay tuned for more cool content powered by VVM, including a soon-to-be-launched concert and events category.

Dec 08, 2008

Suggest Friends

Think some of your friends might be good recommenders for other people on LikeMe? You can suggest friends to anyone on the site by clicking on the "Suggest Friends" link on their Recommendations page.

Nov 25, 2008

Our Latest Category

Looking good and feeling good are a vital part of enjoying life. That's why we've added the Fitness/Spa/Beauty category. Be sure to add your recommendations for your favorite health clubs, spas, wellness and grooming services.

Nov 18, 2008

To Do List Notes

Sometimes you want to make a note of how you heard about something or why you want to try it. Now you can add a note to the items on your To Do List. Just scroll over the thumbnail and click to add a note.

Nov 13, 2008

Refine Your Results

Now you can personalize your discovery results even more. Use the drop down bar to sort your results by Most Like You, Most Recommendations or Most Inside Words. Or you can filter your results by keyword tags or distance.

Nov 11, 2008

Hide and Seek

Want to block a recommendation or person from coming up on your Dashboard and discovery results? Scroll over the thumbnail and select "Hide." To allow it to be seen again, go to the "Hidden Items" tab on your My Information page, scroll over the thumbnail, and select "Unhide This."

Oct 31, 2008

Just Friends

Keeping track of your friends has gotten a lot easier. Check out the new Friends page to find out who has most recently updated their profile or who has the most recommendations. Also, keep expanding your LikeMe network by searching for and inviting new friends.

Oct 16, 2008

Make Your To Do List Fun

Instead of boring errands, we want your To Do List to be filled with stuff you'll look forward to. To help with the cause, we gave your To Do List its own page. Now you can easily save and sort all of the cool places and new things you want to try.

Oct 08, 2008

Sort By City

Want to see the recommendations for one specific city? Click on "All Cities" on anyone's Recommendations page (including your own) and scroll to select the city you want to see recommendations for. Then select "All Cities" to see the full list again.

Oct 08, 2008

People LikeMe

We've added "People" as a category on the Discovery Bar, so now you can find people like you in any city across the US and check out their recommendations! (To search for your friends by name, use the "Find Friends" search field on your new Friends page.)

Oct 08, 2008

Order Matters

The algorithm weighs the first 6 recommendations in each category the most in figuring out your tastes. So be sure to drag and drop the thumbnails for your *favorite* favorites to the top of the list - and keep updating as necessary - to get the best results!

Oct 07, 2008

Share and Share Alike

Did you know you can share a recommendation, an Inside Word, or an entire LikeMe profile with anyone on OR off the site? It's easy: just click on the "Share This" link from any LikeMe page, Inside Word or thumbnail picture and you can spread the love.