Takemytaco - while you have a valid point, how can those events be paid for? insurance alone is tens of thousands, payment for permits and police probably takes the event up to well over $100,000.

as far as prices going up - well, so is their insurance and other costs. los angeles is broke and silverlake is not exactly a wealthy community. all those cute alternative stores are barely making their rent. so unless the door collects enough money, no one can pay for the event.