The Cocoanut Grove

From the Roaring Twenties to the Fabulous Forties, The Cocoanut Grove personified what Glitz, Glamour, and Stardust was. As I reopen the doors to the Cocoanut Grove you will be immersed with stars that walked the carpets and cultural icons of an era that has sadly and slowly drifted away.

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What a night !! Thanks to Ole’ Blue Eyes and some assistance with the Cocoanut Grove’s staff, we were able to bring back together for one more evening the Best Comedic Duo of all time, Martin and Lewis; 1958 

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The fabulous Hedy Lamarr and hubby, Gene Markey, was in attendance of our gala of the 12th Annual Academy Awards here at the Cocoanut Grove; February 29,1940

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Last night was MARVELOUS, with Ole’ Blue Eyes’ opening his stint at The Grove.  Ava was at his call to make sure he was on the level ;)

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Congradulations to Mrs. Vivien Leigh that was in attendance to receive her Oscar last night !!  What a celebration it was under the palms !

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Last Night at Judy Garland’s opening night, brought in the stars with Jerry Lewis and Frank Sinatra in attendance at The Grove, 1958

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As we held the Golden Globes at the Cocoanut Grove we had Jean Simmons & Grace Kelly grace us with their presence. (February 23, 1956)

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sheet music 1938 “Cocoanut Grove”

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Music for us, why thank you !!

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The Calm Before the Storm

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Thank You for Elizabeth Taylor for attending our premiere of the musical of the year “Hit the Deck” (1955)

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Management has since been notified of the “Rats” that were seen on stage during last nights Eddie Fisher’s opening at The Grove.  Our sincerest apologies. - 1961

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We had some newlyweds grace our presence this weekend with Norma Shearer and Irving Thalberg.  May they have a long, blissful marriage. (1936 - 3 months later Irving passed away from pneumonia)

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This weekend we witnessed Henry Fonda dancing the night away under the Palms and the soft lights ‘til the crack of dawn. (1936)

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Good Riddance to 2014…. 1930s style!

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We Will be Having a Grand Ole’ Time this New Years - Come join us under the Palms !!

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Come Enjoy The California Rays !!

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Last night Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd joined us for cocktails. They have been seen together frequently in recent weeks.  We think there may be wedding bells in the air. (September 20, 1956)

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Tony Martin Cocoanut Grove opening '59

Those attending include Dean and Jeanne Martin, Milton Berle and wife, Fred Asatire, David Niven, and George Burns and Gracie Allen.

We had audio technical difficulties last night, but as you can see we all had a blast with Tony Martin opening last night !!!

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Mrs and Mrs. Kirk Douglas at the 1957 Golden Globe Awards held at the Coconut Grove in the Ambassador Hotel on Feb 28th. Kirk Douglas won that night for Best Actor for Lust For Life. - That's Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd at the table behind them !!