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Foothill Artists Crowd The Crestival

The Crest hosted local musicians and artists during the Crestival.

is a dive bar most famous for hosting JPL's Mars Curiosity Rover team the night of landing.  

Now, it's known for the artists who piled inside for a sweaty summer music and arts festival. 

People came to sip locally brewed craft beer and relax during the two-day event coined "The Crestival."

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The Crest, formerly known as Whisperz, is under new management and is no longer the pool table and beer pong destination it once was. 

The comfortable, floral-themed booths, tall tables and beer on draft offer a place for creators to hang their art and enjoy live entertainment. 

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"A different crowd is coming here now. It's open-minded, artistic, intelligent," said a bartender, who declined to publish his name. 

The Crest is located at 3645 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Hours are 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.  


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