“The Get Up” had its first of what will hopefully be many Sunday Parties. You got to get down to get up, right? Highlights marked The Cool Haus Icecream Sandwich food truck and many other tasty options for the Early Brunch Crowd. Jams provided by many djs including Dim Maks own Them Jeans. The event had a few non-profits raising awareness for peace in the Congo, Breast Cancer, and healing trauma through music and art. An overall feel good experience, and plenty of entertainment.

The double header of a Sunday was followed up with the fourth of The Disco Dive Pool Party series at The Standard Hotel DTLA. As always the party at The Standard didn’t disappoint. The sun was shinning as the bathing suits came out and bodies crowded the rooftop pool as Ed Gold got the party bouncing. There was plenty space to layout on the AstroTurf lawn or on the over sized couches when the dancing became a bit tiring. I have to give credit to my boy Conor for going hard and Rollingtuff. Think my highlight of the afternoon was watching and hearing the lovely ladies of POSSO, Vanessa Giovacchini & Marylouise Pels, play a great set and look great while doing it.

Thats really all I have till this upcoming weekend, more rooftop parties, sunshine, and good times. Hope you’re enjoying your summer and anxiously awaiting the return of Florida Tailgate season.

Wednesday, July 7th

Xs/Gator City & Grog – Uber Promotions

The midtown hotspots (Xs, Gator City, & Grog) were popping off as usual. Joey Friedman really knows how to throw a party. Or three parties at once, that is.

Click for photos of XS/GC on July 7th.

Click for photos of Grog on July 7th.

Thursday – July 8th

Eight Seconds -  Uber Promotions

I’m beginning to love Eight Seconds. Country music isn’t quite my thing- but imagine how huge of an untapped market Country&House is? While I look into that, you can check out the photos from Thursday night by clicking the album cover below.

Friday, July 9th

Status – Uber Promotions

I typically like to provide same-night service for posting photos. However, this was an interesting night for me. Let’s just say that I need to look at the photos as much as you do. With that said, click the snazzy cover art to see the insanity:

Saturday, July 10th

Royal Village Pool Party – Uber Promotions

Nothing gets the weekend going quite like a cold beer in the pool. Except maybe a giant Bud Light inflatable ball. Beautiful people and beautiful weather were abundant Saturday morning at Royal Village. To see for yourself, click below:

The Vault – JC Promotions

Shaan Saigol is out of town on important Villainous business, so DJ Shea Michaels and special guest DJ R3ign stepped in on the 1′s and 2′s. All three floors have been opened – Saturday night was a blast at Vault. Joe Haden made an appearance for his NFL Draft Party. He will be playing for the Cleveland Browns next season. On a note unrelated to football- check out the amazing people who celebrated with us last night.

Ladies and gentlemen, that’s a wrap. I hope you found this helpful as you piece together your broken memories of the week/weekend.

See you next week at everywhere worth being.

Joey Friedman Pool Party targeting Sorority recruitment? Pool Party this weekend moving to The Royal Village Pool. Will moving a party and requiring student ID increase the number of students in attendance? Only time will tell.

Double Handlebar Vision? Has the mustache reached back to the mainstream? Will it no longer be considered Alt/Trendy/Cool to ride the stache?

UF Raises Tuition for Undergraduates Fee hike is about the equivalent of a six pack of Natty per credit hour

Ynalambryco an artist from Chile really changing the course of my day and priorities and providing some really spaced out music to go along with it.

Common Grounds Live brings The Supervillains on Thursday and The Shoddy Beatles on Friday for the dormant stoner in all of you.

Local artist Will Brennan drops a new album on Friday, and this new video for his single “I Hate My Job.”

What other big events or free concerts are going on this week?

Would you ever wear depends or absorbent pads to combat the effects of SwampAss?

We bring you “The Ed Hardy Pool Party”

The event was conveniently located at The Enclaves (those pre-fab apartments they have been constructing for well over the past year at the entrance of Gville Place.) The entrance was surrounded by racks of Ed Hardy apparel and skinny chicks trying to get you to register for an Ed Hardy Raffle contest.

The party was put together by some promotions company that calls themselves “The Network.” According to their website

“The Network is a social networking website dedicated to nightlife. We throw the biggest most extravagant events Gainesville has ever seen.”

They definitely had the most extreme and extravagant glorification of Ed Hardy Apparel I have ever seen besides being on South Beach during The Winter Music Conference. There was plenty of free food and beer during the overcast afternoon. The only catch was waiting twenty minutes to fill up your cup due to there only being two taps for a couple hundred college kids thirsty for Natty Light.

Besides for shoddy weather, the party delivered as promised. The Dj dropped the latest in Top-40 electro remixes and had the crowd’s heads rocking while trying to keep the rain out of their beers. The party climaxed during the much anticipated Ed Hardy Fashion Show. As if everyone was craving for some new insight and tips for their wardrobes. Local models paraded across the makeshift catwalk showcasing only the latest in Ed Hardy bathing suits, outerwear, and super cool hats. This fiasco only lasted about 10 minutes before giant thunderclouds unleashed a downpour causing everyone to crowd the exits and washed away any memory of what they had just witnessed.
Here are a few pics taken before the rain ruined everything.

“Those legs are giving me an Ed Hardy-On”