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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Burglars Ransack Bill Maher's Swanky LA Weed Shop
A cannabis dispensary and lounge co-owned by political pundit Bill Maher and actor Woody Harrelson was burglarized by a team of masked thieves. Surveillance footage posted to social media shows five hoodie-clad men smashing through a glass window to The Woods in West Hollywood and then haphazardly stuffing sacks with merchandise. The same video shows the crew hitting a different LA dispo that night, although the operation ran less smoothly. At ERBA Markets, which shares minority owners with The Woods, the robbers encountered an armed security guard, who quickly opened fire. The men can be seen fleeing the gun shots. They dove into a black SUV, which sped away. KTLA 5 reported that no one was hit and that the robbers were unable to take anything from ERBA. At Maher's and Harrelson's shop, however, they absconded with as much as $3,000 in merchandise, ABC 7 reported. 'They went in and they just randomly took stuff off the shelves,' Michael Berman, another co-owner, told the outlet of the Thursday robbery. 'While there was a lot of mess from the broken glass, nobody was hurt. They got merchandise, but they didn't actually damage too much inside.' The Los Angeles Police Department told the Daily Beast that the suspects are still at large and that an investigation into the incidents is ongoing. The Woods launched in 2022 with Harrelson, 63, as the majority owner and Maher, 69, as one of its minority owners. The tropical-themed shop sells a wide range of cannabis products and features several cabana-style lounges where patrons can get stoned. Maher, who hosts the HBO politics show Real Time, and Harrelson, known for starring in hits like Zombieland and The Hunger Games, have both emerged as high-profile advocates for the legal cannabis industry. Maher has made a habit out of smoking weed while recording his podcast, Club Random. Last year, Maher admitted to losing out on an interview with Jackass star Steve-O—who is long sober—because he refused to abstain from weed for the episode. Maher called Steve-O's request 'ridiculous.' In a 2024 interview with Los Angeles magazine—conducted at The Woods while Maher was high—he opened up about his marijuana habit. 'I don't smoke every day and never have,' he said. 'I'm a situational pot smoker. I would never get high to do Real Time. I can do stand-up high because I don't have to worry about a clock. I like it for sex. And I like it for writing.' Harrelson told CBS in 2023 that he became a proponent of cannabis despite a conservative upbringing—and against his mother's best wishes. 'She'd be sitting there, she'd have her coffee and cigarette and everything in the morning, you know,' he recalled of his mom. 'And she'd be like, 'Son, if I ever hear that you're smoking marijuana …it'll just kill me!'" Nevertheless, he's proud to own The Woods, calling it 'just a little dream of what a great dispensary could be.' Neither Maher or Harrelson has addressed the burglary publicly, and representatives for each did not immediately return the Daily Beast's requests for comment.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher's cannabis dispensary burglarized of $3K in merchandise
The Woods, a 21+ cannabis consumption lounge in West Hollywood co-owned by Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher, was the latest target of a smash-and-grab burglary on Saturday at 4:30am. On Sunday, ECCO CEO Elliot Lewis shared surveillance footage of five burglars - one of whom appeared to be a child - dressed in hoodies and masks shattering the glass door of the dispensary. The suspects then quickly cleaned out the shelves and counters of between $2K-$3K worth of merchandise. Lewis claimed the same crew he called 'The Jack Boys' attempted to burglarize sister dispensary ERBA in Santa Monica on Sunday, but an armed security guard shot rounds off to deter them. 'They went in and they just randomly took stuff off the shelves,' The Woods co-owner Michael Berman told ABC 7 LA. 'While there was a lot of mess from the broken glass, nobody was hurt. They got merchandise, but they didn't actually damage too much inside.' This was reportedly the second break-in at The Woods following a previous incident on November 4. Woody (born Woodrow) is the unofficial mascot of the three-year-old pot shop aside from a Great Palm Cockatoo called George and a pair of Hyacinth Macaws that populate their lush 'Ganja Garden.' The Woods also offers a THC consumption bar and cabana-style smoking rooms. The 63-year-old Last Breath star has been an advocate for marijuana reform as far back as 1996 when he was arrested for symbolically planting hemp in Kentucky. Harrelson will next reprise his role as Four Horsemen illusionist Merritt McKinney in Ruben Fleischer's three-quel Now You See Me: Now You Don't, which hits US/UK theaters November 14. The magician heist thriller will also feature Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Rosamund Pike, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt. Lewis claimed the same crew he called 'The Jack Boys' attempted to burglarize sister dispensary ERBA in Santa Monica on Sunday, but an armed security guard shot rounds off to deter them The 63-year-old Last Breath star has been an advocate for marijuana reform as far back as 1996 when he was arrested for symbolically planting hemp in Kentucky (pictured in 2022) The three-time Oscar nominee is also set to star in James L. Brooks' political dramedy Ella McCay, Apple TV+'s 10-episode series Brother from Another Mother, and Andy Serkis' animated remake of Animal Farm. Meanwhile, the 69-year-old Emmy-winning satirist currently creates, writes, and hosts the 23rd season of political panel show Real Time With Bill Maher, which airs Fridays on HBO Max.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Burglars ransack Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher's WeHo weed dispensary
Actor Woody Harrelson and comedian Bill Maher's West Hollywood cannabis dispensary The Woods was burglarized early Saturday morning, authorities said. Five men broke the front window of the dispensary, located at 8271 Santa Monica Blvd., and stole cannabis products before fleeing in a black sedan, according to a watch commander at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's West Hollywood station. Deputies responded to the break-in at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, she said. Read more: This new West Hollywood weed lounge is a mind-bending, must-see jungle oasis Authorities do not have an estimate of the stolen items' value. The Woods has a cannabis consumption lounge with private smoking cabanas equipped with TVs and air conditioning, a bar selling cannabis-infused drinks and a plant-filled Ganja Giggle Garden. The 8,000-square-foot store and outdoor smoking oasis opened in 2022. A security camera video circulated on social media shows people wearing hoodies and masks smashing through the window, ransacking the store and stuffing merchandise into bags. The break-in came two days after what authorities suspect was an attempted burglary at the Erba Markets weed dispensary in Sawtelle. Erba Markets dispensary founders Devon Wheeler and Jay Handal are also co-founders of The Woods. It is not clear whether the incidents are connected, according to the Sheriff's Department. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of a shooting in the 12000 block of West Pico Boulevard at 4:26 a.m. after suspects attempted to break into the business, according to a department spokesperson. KTLA News reported that a security guard at Erba Markets opened fire after three or four suspects attempted to enter the dispensary with crowbars. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannabis store owned by Bill Maher, Woody Harrelson hit by smash-and-grab burglars
A West Hollywood cannabis dispensary co-owned by comedian Bill Maher and actor Woody Harrelson was the target of a smash-and-grab burglary over the weekend. According to the WeHo Times, the break-in occurred around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Video shared on Instagram by another cannabis store owner, Elliot Lewis, shows a crew of five people wearing masks and hoodies exiting a vehicle in front of The Woods WeHo on Santa Monica Boulevard. The video shows them shattering a glass window, rushing into the store, filling bags with merchandise and then fleeing within seconds. The same video also shows the same crew burglarizing another cannabis dispensary, ERBA in Santa Monica, the following night. At that location, they were confronted by a security guard who opened fire. It was unclear if any of the burglars were wounded. 'Shots fired, shots fired, shots fired. That's the only way to defend what's yours in the city of L.A.,' Lewis says in the video. The Woods was opened in 2022 by Harrelson and his wife, Laura, Maher, tennis legend John McEnroe and two other business partners. 'The Woods offers a lush design and an unparalleled customer service experience. We proudly feature premium organic, outdoor-grown California cannabis alongside your other favorites,' the dispensary states on its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harmony In The Woods announces 2025 summer concert season
Mar. 24—HAWLEY — Harmony In The Woods returns for its 2025 season with 19 concerts nestled beneath the treetops of Pennsylvania's Lake Region. From July 4 through Aug. 30, audiences will gather in a forested amphitheater to enjoy a vibrant lineup of folk, jazz, blues, world music, classical ensembles, and tribute performances—all set against the backdrop of birdsong and starlight. Find your harmony in the woods—where music meets the trees and community takes root. Tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 25, and $250 Well and Wild Indigo Sponsors and above have pre-sale access to purchase tickets before the public. Driftwood coming to Harmony In The Woods THIS SEASON'S FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE: * The String Queens * Driftwood * King Solomon Hicks * Anat Fort Quartet * The Wildwoods * Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba * Billy Joel & Elton John Revue featuring Wade Preston and Matthew Friedman * Home Again: A Tribute to the Music of Carole King * ABBA Tribute: Mama Mania * Dr. K's Motown Revue * The Seven Wonders: Fleetwood Mac Tribute The Seven Wonders — Fleetwood Mac Tribute Several concerts will also serve as benefit events, supporting community partners including WVIA, The YMCA, and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, as well as co-produced events with the NEPA Philharmonic —aligning the power of music with local missions. Get the full lineup and schedule here. "Sitting beneath the trees, listening to music that moves your spirit — it's a powerful reminder of what harmony truly means," says Creative Director Jill Carletti. "We're proud to present artists who reflect the beauty and diversity of the natural world around us." General admission tickets range from $25 to $65, with VIP benefit events and special reception experiences available throughout the season. Giving Tree Sponsorship opportunities begin at $100 and offer a variety of benefits including ticket packages, gift codes, on-stage mentions, and exclusive recognition opportunities, depending on level of support. The popular $250 level offers pre-sale access to ticket purchases, a ticket package and website listing. Learn more and become a sponsor by at Performances take place at 19 Imagination Way in Hawley. All shows are BYOB, snacks and begin at 6 p.m., except for Sunday, Aug. 17, which begins at 5:30 pm. Comfortable lawn chairs are provided for all attendees, and a ride up to the seating area from the parking lot is available to anyone who needs a lift. The Foundation for Harmony Presents, a charitable 501c3 organization, seeks to enlighten and engage the human spirit by giving a platform for artistic discoveries and life-long reflection and learning, in our most basic and natural habitat, nestled amongst the trees, at performing arts venue, Harmony In The Woods.
