Nothing says hot-ticket party like a private performance by a killer band. Acts you would pay big money to see in concert. Open bar? Check. Scantily clad dancers or models sashaying down a runway? Even better. Free food? You’re not here for the food. But seeing an In-N-Out truck on the way out is pretty heavenly. 
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Kelly Clarkson brings it for Motorola at The Lot
RAZR’s Edge: At the Moto 9 bash in a mezzanined soundstage at the Lot, the theme was black, white and silver and as always, the mood was exciting, yet chill. DJ Steve Aoki kept things bumping as go-go dancers clad in white grooved to his beats. This party has always featured memorable performances--from the likes of Christina Aguilera, Pink, Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J and Missy Elliott--and this time, an energetic and emotive Kelly Clarkson gave it all up for the intimate crowd in a 12-song set wrapping after midnight with “Since You’ve Been Gone.” 

MADISON PROJECT: UNDER THE RADAR
Santa Monica College has just opened the first stage in its still-under- construction Madison campus Performing Arts Center, a 99-seat venue called Second Space. Kicking off a free concert series--seven Saturday or Sunday night events through 12/15—was the Los Angeles Tango Ensemble, a group of talented musicians made up of mainly transplanted Argentinians passionate about playing. Upcoming shows include opera, bluegrass and Latin Jazz. Free, but rezzies required. The main 550-seat concert hall is set to open next spring with a season beginning next fall. 
SMC Performing Arts Center, SM Blvd. & 11th St., 310.434-3414