About us
The focus of ‘Ladies Who Adore Vintage LA’ is to explore the most iconic landmarks and interesting “vintage” venues in greater LA— offering both education as well as socialization. A great opportunity to make like-minded friends who have a true love and appreciation for all things “vintage”.
Venues are thoroughly researched and fully described with historical facts. Vintage photos when available are always included. My goal is to share knowledge on these iconic places. Knowing before going enhances your Meetup Experience.
If you adore vintage you will thoroughly enjoy all the ‘vintage’ events this Meetup group offers! Ladies Who Adore Vintage is best described as a unique “specialty” Meetup Group.
TYPES OF EVENTS
We periodically have monthly event series, such as: exploring vintage diners, delis, Tiki bars, iconic dive-bars and other specific theme events. Other events include:
- Historical walking tours
- Iconic restaurants & historic bars
- High Tea
- Flea markets, antique malls, vintage fairs
- Vintage performances (burlesque, rockabilly, swing, tap, ballroom, etc.)
- Classic car shows
- Classic films
- Vintage special events including day trips to festivals & train excursions to venues
HOSTING YOUR OWN EVENT
👩🏼🦰 Those who want to host an event or have ideas, feel free to let the Organizer know. Hosting an event you are familiar with can truly be very rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to do the type of events you are most fond of. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded friends.
KEEP YOUR RSVP CURRENT
If your plans change, please cancel and RSVP as "Not Going" at least 24 hours (1 day) before the event. Failure to do so will result in a no-show. 3 no-shows will ban you from the group 🚫. If there is an emergency, please contact your host immediately.
EVENT FEES
Organizers are currently charged an annual subscription fee paid one-full year in advance of $299.00 or paid monthly or twice yearly for a lot more. You contribution helps support the group to remain on-going. Fees also help off-set all the incidental costs your host may incur in organizing the event. Fees like photo copying, supplies (name tags, decorative items for special events, treats they share with the group, etc.
MEETUP POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED
🔺No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only
🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/3-months out
🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/6-months out
🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out
🔺Excessive cancellations perm.
Make new friends and become part of our fun-spirited community of “Vintage Dollz” who adore vintage!
Welcome to the group!
—Lorena
If you also love extraordinary places, our sister group, “Friendship & Fabulous Places” (women 40+ for this group only) offers the absolute BEST- OF-LA. Check us out to see what we do. Tap on ‘Past events’ to get a broader view. You may also want to join this group too!!
“FRIENDSHIP & FABULOUS PLACES”
https://www.meetup.com/females-40-for-friendship-fabulous-places/
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NOTIFICATIONS:
For the ability to communicate with you your EMAIL UPDATES and NOTIFICATIONS must be turned on in SETTINGS both on your computer and phone app. Without notifications you will miss out on newly posted events, but more importantly you will miss out on schedule changes. Important updates can include, time and meetup location changes, a rescheduled event date, and in some remote cases an event cancellation.
CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS
For instructions on how to change your settings, go to the Ladies Who Adore Vintage HOME page. Click on MORE (under the portal photo), then click on MESSAGE BOARD. Select "Email and notification settings." Make certain you've checked all the boxes and allow us to email and notify you.
Please note: the Message Board is available on the Web Application, but not on the Mobile App.
To edit settings on the MOBILE APP, go to your profile icon (bottom right corner), then go to the 3 dots icon (upper right corner). Select "Push notifications", then select "Change email updates." Make certain all options are GREEN.
If you have and further questions please send me a direct message.
Upcoming events
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Route 66 The Magnificent Magic Lamp Inn + Live Entertainment Rancho Cucamonga
Magic Lamp Inn, 8189 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USCELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ROUTE 66!!
🚘Carpooling highly encouraged. Share the cost of gas and make a new friend! Mention in comments if you would like to carpool (location area).
Bringing you the very B-E-S-T of VINTAGE LA ❤️with DOUBLE live entertainment. Be certain to view the additional photos in the gallery. This is the most unique vintage overload you’ll ever see in a single restaurant in L.A. 💯VINTAGE GALORE‼️
Take a look👁️
Charles Phoenix ~ the guru of Vintage Americana
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWg9q8LEpnR/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Magic Lamp Inn
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When it comes to “Vintage LA” fine dining venues it doesn’t get any better than this. Trust me!! There’s less than a dozen historic restaurants left in greater Los Angeles offering “old school” fine dining, but absolutely none compare to THE ICONIC LANDMARK MAGIC LAMP INN. The only thing comparable would be the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Rancho Cucamonga is a lot closer. Don’t let the distance deter you. The 50-minute drive from DTLA is totally 💯 worth it‼️
🎟️THIS IS SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE I’M GOING TO RAFFLE A SMALL GIFT TO ADD TO THE FUN!!
🔺Please kindly confirm your commitment to attend by making your $5 RSVP within 12-hours. See payment info below. Thank you!
DOUBLE THE FUN 🎤
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary unique dining experience with DOUBLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. JAZZ singer while dining and “ELVIS” in the lounge afterwards. Elvis is a hoot to watch!! He’s an older slender gentleman with a very bad Elvis wig and large eye glasses. An incredible fun night awaits you!!
🍽️🍸🎤🎶🎵💃🏻Jazz +🕺🏻Elvis = 🤩WHAT TO WEAR 👗👛
⚠️The Magic Lamp Inn adheres to a dress code. Please see the dress code restrictions in the photo gallery.👗Let’s get into the Route 66 Vintage Vibe!!
Wear something retro from the 50’s to 60’s. Here’s your opportunity to dig into your closet and put together a vintage ensemble. If you don’t have a complete outfit wear a piece of vintage clothing, jewelry, hair ornament, retro hairband, turban, vintage purse, vintage shoes, scarf, etc. It will enhance the fun vibe as we step into a time capsule of vintage ambiance unlike any other.GROUP PHOTO REQUEST
Let’s make a memory for life in commemoration of the Centennial Anniversary this year of Route 66.
After dinner we will take a group photo at the legendary Aladdin lamp sign in the parking lot.ARRIVE EARLY AT 5:00 PM AND ENJOY HAPPY HOUR IN THE GORGEOUS OUTDOOR GARDENS
I will meet those interested for a pre-dinner Happy Hour cocktail in the gardens at 5 PM SHARP.You can also catch Happy Hour AFTER dinner before 7 PM if you’re not interested in seeing Elvis perform. I highly recommend you take a stroll through the expansive outside gardens before you leave!
SEE DINING MENU IN PHOTO GALLERY
RESERVE YOUR DINING SPOT
$5 RSVP PayPal, Venmo or Zelle (NOT if waitlisted). NOTE: Fee is NOT refundable or transferable. If you need to cancel immediately update to “not going.”
Payment contact provided at time of RSVP made immediately (12-hour max grace-period) or spot will be released so someone else can join the fun.AT TIME OF PAYMENT INDICATE: Magic Lamp Inn
NOTIFICATIONS-ON ARE REQUIRED
It is YOUR responsibility to know if you were moved-up from the waitlist.Ladies Who Adore Vintage LA ❤️ is both an educational & socialization group. You always get the history and backstory to enhance your Meetup experience.
THE ICONIC MAGNIFICENT MAGIC LAMP INN
The Magic Lamp Inn is a landmark mid-century steakhouse on historic Route 66 known for its iconic neon sign with a burning open gas flame. It was founded in 1955 by eccentric restaurateur John Clearman and his wife Lucy.The location originally housed "Lucy & John’s Italian Restaurant" from 1941 until a fire destroyed the building in 1955. John Clearman, alongside partners, rebuilt the property into the Magic Lamp Inn. Clearman was well-known for creating other regional atmospheric institutions, including the North Woods Inn.
DECOR: Handcrafted inside and out in an Old World and rustic style featuring heavy wooden doors, stained glass windows, red brick, and Spanish tile. It is overloaded with delightful details, unique rustic construction, warm lighting, and a circular fire lit conversation pit, and more galore!! This is a one of a kind food and drink pleasure palace that has all the fab feels and vibes.
HISTORY OF OWNERSHIP
John Clearman: Founded the themed steakhouse in 1955 with ownership until 1975. The founding period when the restaurant established its classic mid-century steakhouse identity.Anthony Vernola family: Owned and operated the landmark for 37 years from 1975 until his retirement in 2012. Maintaining its classic retro charm.
Sartaj Singh (longtime employee): Leased and later took over the property in 2012 preserving the original vintage interior and traditional style until his passing in 2022. The Magic Lamp Inn closed in May 2023 following the passing of its owner Singh, remaining shut for over a year before undergoing major extensive interior and exterior renovations including its signature neon Aladdin's lamp sign. It officially reopened in late 2024.
HiSTORY OF ROUTE 66
Established on November 11, 1926,U.S. Route 66stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Championed by Cyrus Avery, it linked small prairie towns and major cities across eight states, evolving from a patchwork of dirt roads into a fully paved lifeline for migration, commerce, and classic American road-trip culture.PARKING
Free ample restaurant parkingMEETUP POLICY 🔺 No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only 🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/3-months out 🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/6-months out 🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out 🔺 Excessive cancellations perm. removed
7 attendees
Past events
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