Born to die: Lana del Rey at Hollywood Cemetery

Private family mausoleum at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Courtesy of Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Private family mausoleum at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

By Audrey Arellano, Staff writer

Lana del Rey’s fascination with death and the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood has made her one of the most renowned international pop stars. Her grim songs and lyrics will fit in perfectly with the venue she will be performing at on Oct. 17 and 18–the legendary Hollywood Forever Cemetery on the six hundredth block of Santa Monica Blvd.

Elizabeth Grant, or better known by her stage name Lana del Rey, recently cancelled shows in Europe due to an unknown illness, but will be performing on Oct. 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. in Hollywood. These performances are perfect for those looking to do something during the Halloween season.

“I bought my ticket for the Saturday show as soon as I heard about it!” said criminal justice major and del Rey fan Wendy Rodriguez, 21. “It sounds like it’s going to be an unforgettable night, I mean, come on; Lana performing in a cemetery in Hollywood during Halloween time.”

Fans can expect to hear melancholy songs from del Rey’s chart-topping sophomore album Ultraviolence, as well as a couple of old gems like “Blue Jeans” and her hit single “Video Games” from her debut album Born to Die.

The concert may have similar aspects to the cemetery’s Cinespia film screening where guests are allowed to bring blankets, pillows, food and drinks to get comfortable and enjoy the show in the gloomy environment. Since it is an intimate setting, fans are encouraged to arrive early for the first-come-first-serve spots to see the 29-year-old diva.

According to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery website, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, originally called the Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, was built in 1899, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California. Its headstones and statues are what make it sacred grounds to music fans. Famous stars buried here include the lead singer of the Ramones, Johnny Ramone, guitarist Dee Dee Ramone, and actor Mickey Rooney.

Tickets to del Rey’s concert went on sale for $65.50 to the general public on Sept. 27 at 12 p.m. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets while they last, go to: http://hollywoodforever.ticketfly.com/event/684263-lana-del-rey-los-angeles/