Surreal Showcase IV
Kevin Chesley
December 11, 2024
The iconic Hollywood sign was the backdrop for an evening of wine and music as Monarch relished the vibes of Surreal Showcase IV. This exclusive
Kevin Chesley
For Kevin, being a writer has always required a great deal of wine. He never dreamed he’d be able to combine his love for the two. His screenwriting includes works for Paramount, MTV, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Bad Robot, and his role as Executive Story Editor on “Blood & Treasure,” an action adventure show on CBS and Amazon. Before that, his thirst for sketch comedy led to pieces for The Onion and National Lampoon – as well as the stages of UCB, HBO Workspace, Comedy Central Stage and festivals in San Francisco, NYC, Vancouver and beyond. He’s a write-at-home dad always ready for a winery road trip… especially a dog-friendly one.
Kevin Chesley
For Kevin, being a writer has always required a great deal of wine. He never dreamed he’d be able to combine his love for the two. His screenwriting includes works for Paramount, MTV, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Bad Robot, and his role as Executive Story Editor on “Blood & Treasure,” an action adventure show on CBS and Amazon. Before that, his thirst for sketch comedy led to pieces for The Onion and National Lampoon – as well as the stages of UCB, HBO Workspace, Comedy Central Stage and festivals in San Francisco, NYC, Vancouver and beyond. He’s a write-at-home dad always ready for a winery road trip… especially a dog-friendly one.
ARTICLES BY Kevin Chesley
HollyShorts Film Festival: Celebrating an LA Legacy and a London Debut
Kevin Chesley
December 3, 2024
HollyShorts 20th Anniversary Every year, the apex event in short film is the Los Angeles-based HollyShorts film festival. In 2024, the excitement is even greater
Every Day Action Celebrity Gala
Kevin Chesley
June 5, 2024
The real stars of the night turned out to be hope and generosity. Monarch was honored to partner in The Recycle Ball Celebrity Fundraiser –
Colin Wolfe
Kevin Chesley
August 9, 2023
After Monarch sponsored MUSEXPO, A&R Worldwide’s recent night of international live artists, we toasted the evening to a close in the heart of Hollywood. Our
Albert Hammond Jr.
Kevin Chesley
May 3, 2023
The Monarch Team first caught up with Albert Hammond Jr. on the night of his DJ set at Los Angeles’ Winston House. It was a
Jermaine Stone
Kevin Chesley
October 26, 2022
There are a ton of reasons to pass the mic to Jermaine Stone. Throughout his life, he’s been comfortable with one in his hand on
Iman Sakeena
Kevin Chesley , Tali Reed
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The Chicago wine scene features a buzzworthy champion that is bringing a whole new flavor wherever she goes. Iman Sakeena is a WSET 2 wonder
Top Shelf Sensuality
Kevin Chesley , Lucy Spain
January 13, 2022
Lucy Spain and Kevin Chesley are two of our Writers-In-Residency, raising their glasses from London and Los Angeles, respectively. Her certifications from the American Sommelier
Under the Label: Casleah Wines
Kevin Chesley
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Just a first blush of conversation with Certified Sommelier Casleah Herwaldt lets you know you’re being warmly invited into a glimpse of a life lived
A Cellar Celebration… with Summer Altice
Kevin Chesley
September 2, 2021
If you sip with Monarch, then you know we’re passionate fans of Summer Altice – one of our featured “Tastemakers of 2020.” Our first foray