Thursday, November 29, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::::December!!!!


Can you believe it's almost December already? I can't!
Enjoy,
LAaLA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st
SIT: Contemporary & Traditional Seating
Seating from Tanzania, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria & the Congo is presented at this exhibition exploring the notion of seats of power in traditional African societies. It also challenges the manner in which these ideas push Western perceptions of social capital and class. It also shows the influences of colonial contact on modern African seating and of traditional African seating on Western crafts. Owner/Curator CCH Pounder will also be offering one-of-a-kind pieces for sale from her famous Blue Boxes.
FREE
Opening reception: 5-10pm
@ Pounder Kone Art Space
3407 Glendale Blvd @ Atwater
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Gallery Hours: Thursday=Sunday 1-7pm
323.913.2247
www.cchpkas.com
Leimert Park Village Farmers' Market
My favorite vendor at this weekly market is the sweet Bean Pie Man who sells fantastic sweet potato pies, honey pound cakes, monkey bread and other amazing deserts. Also available at the market are fresh spices, nits, dried and fresh fruits, etc.
FREE
@ Degnan Blvd & 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 
9am-2pm
www.farmernet.com
Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival
This 3rd annual festival is the source imaginative, eclectic and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Free carriage rides, antique trolley rides, tree lighting ceremony, free photos with Santa, strolling carolers, magicians, mariachi and hip hop band. 
Free
6-10pm
@ Hillhurst Avenue between Hollywood Blvd & Vermont Ave
Los Feliz, CA 90029
323.702.3684
www.losfelizvillageonline.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
"Kwanzaa Fest 2007" Target Sundays @ CAAM
In what is becoming a tradition at CAAM , we invite your family and friends to join us for a special Kwanzaa candle lighting presentation. You can also find that special gift when you visit the Target Sunday holiday marketplace. Arts and crafts workshops for kids and drumming lessons. 
Free 
11am-5pm; Museum opens at 11am; Program begins at 1pm
@ California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.2132
www.caamuseum.org

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::::Coupons, Codes & Exhibits!!!!

Since Gobble Gobble day is a sign of the major shopping season, I've found some coupons that will save some money and feed you at the same time. In between all the shopping, you can experience some of the cultural and holiday events LA has to offer.
Safe travels,
LAaLA

HOLIDAY COUPONS & CODES::::

BANANA REPUBLIC/VISA:

http://www.lifetakesvisa.com/pdf/BR_Offer.pdf


or online: Use BRHOLIDAY for 20% off (no minimum) Expires 12/24/07 and stack with CODE: MYRBRGIFT for an additional 15% off Expires 12/24/07 (Must use a VISA card for this one to work) Total Savings of 35% off



Gucci
10% off online (NEVER HAPPENS)

http://www.gucci.com/us/holidayshoppingday.html

 20% off 
Use code: FF2007




PRINTABLE COUPONS

-  JUST COPY & PASTE THE WHOLE ADDRESS INTO YOUR URL:::::

Victoria's Secret - $10 off!

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/onlineemail/?c=27676_45AF0C6212479C57B3C3A3F6B33F1545&cm_mmc=di-_-071106BRA-_-V01-_-27676&e

OshKosh
http://wl2.peer360.com/b/oj86Z79yj91245HqSKv0/main.asp?hl=-1



Talbots

http://www1.talbots.com/emails/071107_15P_Balance.htm



Bath and Body works

http://f.e.bathandbodyworks.com/i/34/528207786/110507A_coup.html



Illuminations

http://www.illuminations.com/email/2007/1102/regular_1102_07.html



Lord and Taylor 
http://www.lordandtaylor.com/common/coupons/lt_110807_coupon.pdf 



Linens & Things

http://lnt.imageg.net/graphics/coupon/LNT_email_signup_9%2019%202007.pdf



CVS

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/promotion?pid=6051&step_nbr=160



Yankee candle

http://www.yankeecandle.com/yc/html/retail/Email_HTML/registerForCouponsWebNEW.html

Aeropostale

http://p.p0.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=RB9F5-t2axqh9M4TGXrMv&ms 
 



H&M

http://www.hmfriendsandfamily.com/





Sharper Image

http://www.sharperimagesavings.com/beyond/



Banana Republic

http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/info.do?cid=35127




CODES:::

Restoration Hardware
Friends and Family
20% off all non-sale items.

Use Code: H07FAF02



Old Navy-Friends & Family on line code good from Nov 27-Dec 3---20% off
code
F8JXXP9RGCNJ



Banana Republic Friends & Family on line code- 30% off Dec 1-3 
QLOV5931S3G5




FREE FOOD 

GOBBLE, GOBBLE::::

Johnny Rockets (free hamburger)

http://www.johnnyrockets.com/rockete-club/index.php



Pizzeria Uno (Free appetizer)

http://insidersclub.unos.com/insiders/



On the Border (free Appetizer)

http://clubcantina.ontheborder.com/clients/ontheborder/survey.htm


MOVIES!!!
Buy one ticket, get one free at Fandango when you use Discover (Starts
Dec 4)

http://www.fandango.com/discovercard/




HOLIDAY EVENTS::::

11th Annual Holiday Light Festival
One of the largest holiday-themed events in Southern California, this attraction features a mile-long stretch of lighted displays depicting various seasonal messages. The event can be enjoyed from within a vehicle, a free shuttle on weekends and nightly from December 15, or during a casual walk. This is always one of the most popular holiday activities in Los Angeles.
Free
through December 30,
5pm-10pm
Griffith Park
along Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles
888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org

Reindeer Romp
Santa's Reindeer fly into the L.A. Zoo for Thanksgiving and stay until after the New Year. Kids of all ages can get up close to these beautiful creatures, talk to zookeepers, and make their own antlers and holiday crafts. Santa and friends will be available for souvenir photos and guests can ride the L.A. Zoo Choo Choo train.
Free with paid admission, $10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
From November 22 through January 1, 2008,
10am-4pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles
323-644-4200
www.lazoo.org

Train Ride to Santa’s House
Ring in the season with a trip to the North Pole on the Travel Town Railroad, which will take passengers on a magical ride aboard a miniature train. At the end of the line will be Santa’s house, brilliantly decorated with festive light displays and scenes of winter to put visitors of all ages in a jolly holiday mood. The nonprofit group Los Angeles Live Steamers conducts the popular program.
$6 per round trip
November 24 – 25, December 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 13 – 21
5pm-8pm
Travel Town Museum
5200 Zoo Dr.
Griffith Park
Los Angeles
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org


ONGOING::::ONGOING:::ONGOING::ONGOING:



ACTIVITIES:::

Ice Skating at Pershing Square

Just because it doesn't ever get really cold (by East Coast standards) doesn't mean you can't pretend it's really cold! Come downtown and ice skate! If you squint, it's just like a mini Rockefeller Center! Just a lot quieter! Make noise!

Until Jan. 21

@ Pershing Square

530 South Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

213-847-4970

One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2

213-847-4970





EXHIBITS:::

Women, Water and Wells: Photographs of West Africa by Gil Garcetti
In 2001, photographer Gil Garcetti traveled to West Africa for the first of what would be several visits to the continent. Enthralled by the land and the people, Garcetti became deeply committed to raising awareness of and funds for safe water in the region. Thus was born Women, Water and Wells, a selection of sixty-two striking photographs from his forthcoming book, Water is Key (Balcony Press). Garcetti's rich black-and-white photographs reveal the link between water and human health in West Africa, as well as the dramatic economic and public welfare successes that can be achieved when safe water is delivered to villages. Women, Water, and Wells captures the challenges, successes, and hopes of people—particularly women—who are faced with the daily task of providing safe water for their families and communities. The exhibition begins with several landscapes from Niger, Ghana, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and then chronicles the important work of non-governmental organizations in the struggle to provide healthy drinking water and to eradicate a variety of diseases linked to unsafe water. Later sections show the beauty and joy of locating safe water sources, and the numerous ways that safe water benefits peoples' lives through sanitation and health, education, economics, and agriculture.
The proceeds benefit the Water In West Africa campaign, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to on-the-ground organizations working to provide water to those most in need in West Africa. The campaign is coordinated by the Pacific Institute. Free
Through November 25, 2007

@ Fowler Museum at UCLA 

Park in Lot 4;
Enter from Sunset Blvd.
308
Charles E. Young Drive North 

Los Angeles, CA 90095




Guatemalan Forced Migration: Photos by Manuel Gil

Guatemalan Forced Migration consists of a series of photographs of Guatemalan forced migrants that challenge the normative approach to photographing refugees by mainstream media and international humanitarian organizations that stereotype women as domestics and men as bread winners. Manuel Gil's photography, created in collaboration with writer Oscar Gil-Garcia, explores gender relations within contemporary society and transnational migrant communities. The project is a timely study that provides a critical response to the current U.S. anti-immigrant sentiment by increasing awareness of how forced migrants play a central role in the formal and informal labor economic sectors in host societies. 

Free
Through November 30, 2007

M-F 11am-5:30pm

@ 18th Street Arts Center

1639 18th Street 

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 453-3711
 

www.18thstreet.org




Incognegro: New Works by Mark Steven Greenfield

"Incognegro" includes multimedia photographs, paintings, and sculptures that appropriate and represent historic minstrel images and critiques race issues that are apparent through blackface performance. The show features 14 new works by Greenfield made over the past four years that have not been previously exhibited in Los Angeles that flirt with the line between racism and political correctness. The exhibition includes lenticular prints juxtaposing minstrel portraits, paintings featuring iconic accoutrements from vintage minstrel "how to" guides, photo portraits of contemporary blackface performers, and a series of motorized outdoor sculptures that literally inflate the artist's distinctive forms of provocation.

Free
Through November 30, 2007

M-F 11am-5:30pm

@ 18th Street Arts Center

1639 18th Street 

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 453-3711

www.18thstreet.org

Blacks In and Out of the Box


This exhibition celebrates historic photography and showcases cutting edge photographic explorations by artists through an African American lens. It illuminates the importance of California as a space and place that has permitted getting out of the box. The show features unique early photographs from the Steve Turner collection, as well as contemporary images from photographic artists and videographers living or trained in California.

Free
Thru December 30, 2007

Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm

California African American Museum

600 State Dr.
Exposition Park 

Los Angeles, CA 90037

(213) 744-7432

www.caamuseum.org

Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas

Emory Douglas was the Minister of Culture for the Black Panther party from 1976-1980, creating iconic imagery and documenting a revolution. 'Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas' traces the searing graphic art made by Emory Douglas (b. 1943) while he worked as Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until its discontinuation in the early 1980s. The Black Panthers cultivated a strong graphic identity for their group and their politics during this period, bringing their concerns to the public through newspapers, poster and pamphlets that can often be described as angry, militant and incendiary.

Thru Sunday 1/20/08
Free

MOCA Gallery at Pacific Design Center

8687 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 

http://www.moca.org/emorydouglas/

Friday, November 16, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::::Not Winter Yet!!!!

Silly me, I thought that since the weather should be getting colder that there’d be less festivals – NOT! This weekend has sooooooo many options, there’s no way to be bored in LA…
Have a great time,
LAaLA
LAaLALand Events List
http://www.laalaland.blogspot.com

THIS WEEK’S SELECT LAaLALand PICKS::::



Africa's Legacy in Mexico @ Laband Art Gallery Now thru Nov.18



Backed by Smithsonian, the big dogs of art and culture, Tony Gleaton has garnered rave reviews for his exhibit Africa's Legacy in Mexico---forty-five black and white photographs from a series of portraits of African Mexicans circa 1980 and early 1990s. Gleaton's artwork is what one would call an eye-opener because he makes an effort to dispel racial stereotypes through his artwork. He conducts massive research similar to a historian or journalist; delving for pertinent information before working on his pieces. "This is not journalism," Gleaton recently told Los Angeles Times. "I am making art. I'm trying to craft a photo. I don't record moments. I make a statement." In the exhibit, visitors will get to see the lives of descendants of African slaves shuttled to Mexico by the Spanish colonialists in the 1500s.
Admission and parking is Free
http://www.lmu.edu/Page27600.aspx
until Sun 11/18
Laband Art Gallery-LMU campus
1 LMU Drive
Westchester, CA




Native Voices at the Autry's 2007 Festival of New Plays



Heart-wrenching family drama, comedic teen angst, a killer on the loose, and a superhero with a trusty sidekick fill the stage at Native Voices at the Autry's 2007 Festival of New Plays. A cast of talented Native American actors will read the four new plays before a live audience. Admission is free. Reservations requested: 323.667.2000, ext. 354.

Friday, Nov. 16, 8 pm
Salvage by Diane Glancy (Cherokee)
A Native American family struggles to survive an accident. For mature audiences, age 14 and up.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 pm
Teaching Disco Square Dancing to Our Elders: A Class Presentation by Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Nation)
When Kenny and Martin draw bizarre topics for a school project, they decide to combine them into "Teaching Disco Square Dancing." Can they work together to finish the project and graduate from middle school or will stereotypes and teen angst undermine their determination? This event is suitable for family audiences.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 pm
Native Skin by Bret Jones (Muscogee/Creek)
A murderer is running rampant through New Hope, Oklahoma. For mature audiences, age 14 and up.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2pm
The Further Adventures of SUPER INDIAN, a Radio Play by Arigon Starr (Kickapoo/Creek)
Don't miss the next installment of Super Indian: faster than a rez rocket—stronger than bingo balls—more potent than wet socks! For "kids" of all ages, from 1 to 92!

@ Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Cross Streets: 5 freeway / N. Zoo Drive
(323) 667-2000
Free
www.nativevoicesattheautry.org


GRAND DELUSION
This biting black comedy imagines a secret confab of world leaders in the days immediately preceding World War One. The year is 1914. The world is on the brink of war and chaos, and a few good madmen are shaping the fate of future generations boldly. With a cast that includes Kurt Fuller (Anger Management, Scary Movie) as Kaiser Wilhelm, Xander Berkeley (George Mason on 24) as Czar Nicholas and Timothy Omundson (Judging Amy, Psyche) as the Austrian foreign minister, it's a dark and hilarious depiction of how the gears of diplomacy - including intrigue, deception, gingerbread cookies, the ghost of Edward VII and a talking wildebeest - just might have turned, changing history forever.
Recurs every Fri, Sat, Sun, November 17, 2007 - December 15, 2007
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4 pm
The Lost Studio
130 S. La Brea
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 960-4441
$20, Special $5 preview Nov 16th
www.reddogsquadron.com


Friday, November 16TH::::::::::::::::::::::

Fridays Off the 405
This once a month, after-work event mixes art and entertainment and boozy conversations where you can socialize, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek. It's all so casual and spontaneous. Always live DJ-spun music and a lovely little cash bar.
Free
Parking: On Site and Paid Lot. $8
Beer and Full Bar
Audience: 21+
@ J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH:::::::::::::::::::


Atwater Village Farmer's Market
Every Sunday, rain or shine, get out to Atwater for the freshest of the fresh.
Free
3250 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-463-3171
Free public parking is across the street from the market at Larga Ave. and Glendale Blvd.


25th Annual Garifuna Settlement Day
This festival marks the arrival of Garifuna (Afro-Carib) ancestors from St. Vincent to Belize, a dangerous exodus taken to ensure that their rich culture remained intact.
8am-6pm
@ St. Raphael Church Yard
946 W. 71st St.
Los Angeles, CA
Free
323-234-8202


World City featuring Inca Son
World City is the Music Center's FREE, ongoing performance series featuring internationally renowned artists sharing their culture through dance, music, song and storytelling. Plus, free arts workshops for children after each performance (there are 2; at 11am and 12:30pm.) This one features Inca Son, which means sound of the Incas, plays the centuries-old music of the Andes of Peru. This world-renowned company includes a full array of musicians and dancers and will also feature the fascinating scissors dance. It's a great FREE way to spend a Saturday morning.
Free
11am to 2pm
@ Keck Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall Music Center
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-4396
http://musiccenter.org/education/worldcity.html


Conversation with... Suzan-Lori Parks
Enjoy an inspired dialogue with one of America's most prolific writers, Pulitzer Prize-winning Suzan-Lori Parks ("Top Dog/Under Dog"). In her newest work for the hit musical "Ray Charles Live!" Parks charts the deepest parts of The Man in a moving and triumphant story. Moderated by Iona Morris, Assistant Director "Ray Charles Live!" -- this lively pair shares all about the evolution of Parks' creative journey. Celebrate Suzan-Lori Parks Day with music and cobbler & ice cream on the patio at 12 noon! This is expected to be a sell-out - so buy today!
$5.00 tickets – General Admission. For tickets call box office, purchase
online or in person.
INFO: Box Office 626-356-PLAY Pasadena Playhouse
Noon & 1:00 pm
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org


Japanese Language Class for Adults
Want to learn some basic Japanese phrases for your work, for your upcoming vacation, for your business trip to Japan, or an American born Japanese but didn't get an opportunity to learn some basic Japanese? Well, this is the place for you. Come to the museum to enjoy a time to get an introductory lesson on the following: Japanese history Japanese culture Japanese language for adults
1pm-2:15pm
$6 adults, $3 children
@ Martial Arts History Museum
24406 Main Street (formerly San Fernando Road)
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 255-3322
www.MAmuseum.com


Ears are Burning, Children are Learning: National Children's Book Week at California African American Museum
An array of "teachers" – including multicultural published children's authors, storytellers, fine artists and craftspeople as well as a hip-hop dance troupe and walk around characters—mesmerize and enchant children at a free program. The event is held for one purpose—to promote the joy of reading. Ears Are Burning, Children Are Learning, now in its sixth year, was created to celebrate National Children's Book Week and to encourage literacy among children. Child actors Tequan Richmond and Imani Hakim (Everybody Hates Chris) make appearances at the event, reading and informing youth (and parents, too) about the importance of reading.
1-3:30pm; Museum is open 10am-5pm. Kid Friendly: The program is geared towards kids, ages 5-12.
Free
@ California African American Museum
Parking lot entrance at 39th & Figueroa Sts.
600 State Dr.
Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caamuseum.org


'Creative Growth' - group show
Oakland's Creative Growth Center has brought a little piece of themselves down for an extended stay in Los Angeles' Lost & Found Gallery. Featuring work by Dwight Mackintosh, Dan Miller, Donald Mitchell, Aurie Ramirez, Kerry Daminakes, Dinah Shapiro, William Tyler and Ramon Avalos. Opening reception will be from 4-8 p.m. at Lost & Found, with an afterparty and a screening of some of Creative Growth's short films to follow at HKM Productions located at 1641 N. Ivar St.
Lost & Found Gallery
6318 Yucca St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-856-5872
Free


Black Market at Black Maria
Black Maria hosts a group show disguised as a crafty bazaar.
Free
@ Black Maria
3137 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-660-9393
7:30pm through Jan. 5, 2008


Scion Presents: Rugs During Wartime and Peacetime
Scion, in conjunction with Mark Mothersbaugh, one of the founding members of the band DEVO, presents RUGS DURING WARTIME AND PEACETIME at Scion's 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. This show is an exploration of the imagery we choose to bring into our homes and how we interact with it for the purposes of comfort and peace-of-mind rather than an esoteric sense of art for art's sake. Mothersbaugh's love of art started early in his childhood, just after it was discovered that he was extremely nearsighted and legally blind. After he received his first pair of correctional glasses Mothersbaugh had a new view of the world that inspired his obsession with imagery and illustrations. His first works, which he began creating in the late 60s and into the 70s, consisted of many different mediums, predominantly drawing and printmaking. He participated in local showings, and received recognition for his work in his home town of
Akron, Ohio.
The opening reception takes place November 17, 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
@ Scion Installation LA Gallery
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
7-10pm
Free


Virtuosic Siblings: Berlin - Los Angeles Festival of Film and Art
The dynamic creative exchange between the Berlin-based artists-in residence of Villa Aurora and their Los Angeles counterparts is showcased in a series of "film couplets"—a unique screening program that reflects the mutual influences and reciprocal relationships between Berliners and Angelenos, but also their productive oppositions. Featured artists include Doug Aitken, Rosa Barba, Thomas Florschuetz, Eva Grubinger, Natascha Sadr Haghighian/Judith Hopf, Laura Horelli, Christian Jankowski, Thomas Köner, M+M, Carsten Nicolai, Julie Orser, Corinna Schnitt and Klaus Weber, among others. Many of the works presented in this program were developed as part of artist residencies at Villa Aurora.
8:30 PM
@ Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT)
631 West 2nd Street @ Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 237-2800
$9 (students $7)
www.redcat.org


Black Market at Black Maria
Black Maria hosts a group show disguised as a crafty bazaar.
Free
@ Black Maria
3137 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-660-9393
7:30pm through Jan. 5, 2008


Scion Presents: Rugs During Wartime and Peacetime
Scion, in conjunction with Mark Mothersbaugh, one of the founding members of the band DEVO, presents RUGS DURING WARTIME AND PEACETIME at Scion's 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. This show is an exploration of the imagery we choose to bring into our homes and how we interact with it for the purposes of comfort and peace-of-mind rather than an esoteric sense of art for art's sake. Mothersbaugh's love of art started early in his childhood, just after it was discovered that he was extremely nearsighted and legally blind. After he received his first pair of correctional glasses Mothersbaugh had a new view of the world that inspired his obsession with imagery and illustrations. His first works, which he began creating in the late 60s and into the 70s, consisted of many different mediums, predominantly drawing and printmaking. He participated in local showings, and received recognition for his work in his home town of
Akron, Ohio.
The opening reception takes place November 17, 7pm-10pm
@ Scion Installation LA Gallery
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
7-10pm
Free


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th::::::::

Pasadena Doo Dah Parade!
This is a spoof of the more famous "other parade" in Pasadena. About 1,500 participants in over 100 "marching" groups appear in Doo Dah's annual event toasting madness and mayhem! This year's parade includes the BBQ Hibachi & Grill Team, the "Hairy" Krishnas, Doo Dah Random Dancers, The Synchronized Men's Napping, and more.
11:30am-1:30pm
@ Raymond and Colorado Sts.,
Old Pasadena
Free
626-205-4029
www.pasadenadoodah-parade.info


ONGOING::::ONGOING:::ONGOING::ONGOING:

Ice Skating at Pershing Square
Just because it doesn't ever get really cold (by East Coast standards) doesn't mean you can't pretend it's really cold! Come downtown and ice skate! If you squint, it's just like a mini Rockefeller Center! Just a lot quieter! Make noise!
From Nov. 15 - Jan. 21
@ Pershing Square
530 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-847-4970
One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2
213-847-4970


Women, Water and Wells: Photographs of West Africa by Gil Garcetti
In 2001, photographer Gil Garcetti traveled to West Africa for the first of what would be several visits to the continent. Enthralled by the land and the people, Garcetti became deeply committed to raising awareness of and funds for safe water in the region. Thus was born Women, Water and Wells, a selection of sixty-two striking photographs from his forthcoming book, Water is Key (Balcony Press). Garcetti's rich black-and-white photographs reveal the link between water and human health in West Africa, as well as the dramatic economic and public welfare successes that can be achieved when safe water is delivered to villages.
Women, Water, and Wells captures the challenges, successes, and hopes of people—particularly women—who are faced with the daily task of providing safe water for their families and communities. The exhibition begins with several landscapes from Niger, Ghana, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and then chronicles the important work of non-governmental organizations in the struggle to provide healthy drinking water and to eradicate a variety of diseases linked to unsafe water. Later sections show the beauty and joy of locating safe water sources, and the numerous ways that safe water benefits peoples' lives through sanitation and health, education, economics, and agriculture.
Proceeds from the sales of Water is Key will benefit the Pacific Institute an Oakland, California-based think tank dedicated to protecting the natural world.
Through November 25, 2007
@ Fowler Museum at UCLA
Park in Lot 4; Enter from Sunset Blvd.
308 Charles E. Young Drive North
Los Angeles, CA 90095


Guatemalan Forced Migration: Photos by Manuel Gil
Description: Guatemalan Forced Migration consists of a series of photographs of Guatemalan forced migrants that challenge the normative approach to photographing refugees by mainstream media and international humanitarian organizations that stereotype women as domestics and men as bread winners. Manuel Gil's photography, created in collaboration with writer Oscar Gil-Garcia, explores gender relations within contemporary society and transnational migrant communities. The project is a timely study that provides a critical response to the current U.S. anti-immigrant sentiment by increasing awareness of how forced migrants play a central role in the formal and informal labor economic sectors in host societies.
Through November 30, 2007
M-F, 11am-5:30pm
@ 18th Street Arts Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-3711
Free
www.18thstreet.org


Incognegro: New Works by Mark Steven Greenfield
"Incognegro" includes multimedia photographs, paintings, and sculptures that appropriate and represent historic minstrel images and critiques race issues that are apparent through blackface performance. The show features 14 new works by Greenfield made over the past four years that have not been previously exhibited in Los Angeles that flirt with the line between racism and political correctness. The exhibition includes lenticular prints juxtaposing minstrel portraits, paintings featuring iconic accoutrements from vintage minstrel "how to" guides, photo portraits of contemporary blackface performers, and a series of motorized outdoor sculptures that literally inflate the artist's distinctive forms of provocation.
Through November 30, 2007
M-F, 11am-5:30pm
@ 18th Street Arts Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-3711
Free
www.18thstreet.org

Friday, November 9, 2007

LAaLALand Events List:::Devour LA!!!

Now, I have to admit it - even a native New Yorker like me gets cold sometimes! Woah? I am still in Southern California? Well, yes I am because there are still year-round festivals for me to attend... This weekend devour everything from tamales and sweet potatoe pie while flexing your storytelling abilities and seeing thought-provoking films.
ENjoy,
LAaLA


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Leimert Park Village Farmers' Market
My favorite vendor at this market is the Bean Pie Man who sells fantastic sweet potatoe pies, pound cakes, and other scrumptuous desserts. Oh my! The market is open every Saturday and features a diverse selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as spices, nuts, dried fruit and prepared foods. The market also hosts monthly events including cooking demonstrations, contests, children's activities and live
entertainment. The Leimert Park Village serves the communities of Angeles Mesa, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Hyde Park, Leimert Park and View Park. The market is located in the Vision Theater Parking lot.
Degnan Blvd & 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
9am to 2pm
www.farmernet.com


Los Angeles Storytelling Festival
The Los Angeles Storytelling Festival is a one-day event featuring workshops, concerts, and family programs in the art of storytelling. Twelve tellers from many cultures and ethnic groups will share their stories that range from the personal to the folk and include in some programs dance and music. Participants leave the festival with stories that will stay with them for years and may be inspired to even tell their own stories to family and friends. We are all bound together by our stories and the Los Angeles Storytelling Festival helps in making that relationship.
8am-8pm::: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and tickets are sold throughout the day until the last concert of the evening.
$10.00 for a single event & $40.00 for the entire festival. There are also prices for children, seniors, and students.
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
310.457.2385
lastorytellingfestival.com


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

Rose Bowl Flea Market
It's the world famous Rose Bowl Flea Market! 2,200 vendors! New stuff! Old stuff! Fun stuff! This place is HUGE!
$7 for 9am regular admission
Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA


ONGOING

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 10TH & 11TH

3rd Annual Los Angeles International Tamale Festival
Best Tamale Contest, Tamale Eating Contest, Biggest Tamale Contest, Tamale Making Classes, Non-profit Booths, Commercial Booths Art & Crafts Booths and Kids Zone.
Free
Friday: 3pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm
MacArthur Park - Mama's Hot Tamales Café
2124 West 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
http://www.eastlosangeles.net/tamalefestival/
323.318.4553


The 4th Annual Artivist Film Festival & Artivist Awards
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international Film Festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Advocacy. Join filmmakers, artists, and the progressive community from around the world as we unite to address the importance of art and activism in our global community. Festival highlights include the Opening Night Film & Los Angeles Premiere of, "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL", challenging mainstream beauty in America and its affects on women and girls. Friday Night's Film Highlight is the award winning documentary "American Drug War"; and their Saturday Night Film Highlight is the much anticipated Global Premiere of "ZEITGEIST – THE MOVIE". This year's Artivist Film Festival concludes with THE 2007 ARTIVIST AWARDS on Sunday, Nov. 11th Honoring TED DANSON, ALYSSA MILANO, CLAES NOBEL of the NOBEL Peace Prize family, and the winning films of the
Artivist Film Festival.
3pm-12am
General screenings: $10-12
The Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.artivists.org


THRU SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Remix Magazine Presents: Remix Hotel LA
Freq Nasty, DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic and 9th Wonder will be droppin' mad science at Remix. Come for the gear and stay for the fat beats! The City of Angels will be hosting the next installment of Remix Hotel November 8-10th and 9th Wonder will be our distinguished Keynote Speaker! Music fans, producers, beat heads, engineers, and everyone in between, this is for you. Check the equipment demos, exhibitions,
panels and more.
Free
SAE Institute of Technology
6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90028
http://remixmag.com/remixhotel/
3pm-9pm daily


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

Pasadena Fall Art Show
A Southland tradition celebrating its 31st year, the Pasadena Fall Art Show returns to its roots to present a juried selection of exhibits from professional fine art and craftspeople, an international food court, a children's art and amusements area, and live entertainment.
Free
10am-5pm
Pasadena City Hall (in front of building)
100 North Garfield Avenue
(Holly Street and Garfield Avenue)
Pasadena, CA91101
626.797.6803
http://www.delmanoprod.com


2007 Burbank Downtown ARTS Festival
The Downtown ARTS Festival is a weekend of great art, music & food at the San Fernando Valley's biggest arts festival. There are more than 100 award-winning artists selling original works, demonstrating their craft and discussing the creative process. This year, in partnership with the Burbank Arts Education Foundation, the Festival will feature an entire city block dedicated to student art, live student performances, contests, and other activities highlighting student artistic talent in Burbank. Proceeds of student art sales will benefit the Foundation. In addition, attendees can purchase or commission unique works of art at affordable prices, enjoy live musical entertainment, watch pottery wheel demonstrations and see chalk artists recreate masterpieces on city streets.
Free
10am-5pm
San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Angeleno
Downtown Burbank, CA

Friday, November 2, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::::Sugar High Weekend!!!!

Still have candy from Halloween? Well, burn it off at this weekend's events, including an American Indian Market, the AFI Fest, and lots of other great things to get into...
Have a great weekend,
LAaLA

Friday, November 2nd

Free Fridays at the Long Beach Museum of Art
Enjoy world-class exhibitions at a world-class location overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Port of Long Beach. Exhibitions include objects from the Museum's permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, furniture and more as well as temporary exhibitions borrowed from museums and collections around the world.
Free
11am-5pm
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-2119
www.lbma.org


Saturday, November 3rd

BOOMBOX 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Boombox is kickin' it in Chinatown with a giant anniversary blast,
with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest!
Special guest selector:
ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD (A Tribe Called Quest | NYC)
9pm
$10 b4 10:30 | Ladies FREE b4 10
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway (Chinatown)
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.myspace.com/boomboxlosangeles


Sunday, November 4th

Gallery Talk for Zulu Fire
Join curator Malena Ruth and collector CCH Pounder for a conversation addressing the history of the Ardmore Ceramics Studio and how these unique works are rapidly becoming highly prized collectables.
3pm-4pm
Craft & Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 937-4230
Free with the cost of admission $5 general admission $3 students/seniors, free for CAFAM members
www.cafam.org


Target Sundays @ CAAM
"Tilling the Soil & Giving Thanks"
Celebrate African American traditions born out of respect for the land. We give thanks to a rich heritage of family and home, with a special tribute to our veterans and active members of the Armed Forces, through performances in dance, music and the written word. Young people can gain insight and understanding through a workshop on family heritage. Program begins at 1pm, including workshops, drumming lessons and special live performances.
Free
11am-5pm
California African American Museum
600 State Dr., Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caamuseum.org


7th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival
This annual street festival is a traditional and cultural event produced by Main Street Canoga Park. Dia de Los Muertos celebrates ancient Mexican and Central American traditions of paying homage to loved ones who have passed on. Festivities are continuous all day in historic Downtown Canoga Park-recipient of the All America City award- and showcases live musical outside and inside entertainment. The family festival has art and craft vendors, international foods, calaveras, artists' exhibits, altar displays, a children's art pavillion, classic car show and a Chalk Festival mural competition.
Free
10am-5pm; Inside and Outside Entertainment begins at 12pm
Main Street Canoga Park
21622 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA 91303
mainstreetcanogapark.org/dia2k7
(818) 346-4892


ALL WEEKEND

Friday & Saturday
Día de los Muertos
Colorful ancient Mexican ceremony in remembrance of departed loved ones, with beautifully decorated altars, entertainment, and a procession.
10am-9pm
El Pueblo Monument
Placita Olvera
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
Free
213-485-9769, 213-485-8372
www.calleolvera.com


Saturday & Sunday
Intertribal Arts Marketplace
Head to Griffith Park for Southern California's largest Native American art sale! More than 120 Native artists will display their pottery, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, mixed-media artwork, weavings, beadwork, woodcarvings, and cultural items. See performances by Native dancers and musicians and enjoy a variety of foods. Jewelry by Harvey and Priscilla Abeyta, Santo Domingo Pueblo, weaving by Nanabah Aragon, Diné (Navajo), Soapstone carving by Ted Garcia, Chumash-Tataviam, Gourd art by Nadiya Littlewarrior, Potawatomi, Jewelry with California Materials by Kathy Martinez, Achumawi (Pit River) & Flint knapping by Charlie Acuña, Taos, New Mexico.
Members: Free
Free for members, $12 Adults, $8 seniors, students, and children 10 and over; and free for children under 10.
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-2000


ONGOING

Thru Sunday 1/20/08
Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas
Emory Douglas was the Minister of Culture for the Black Panther party from 1976-1980, creating iconic imagery and documenting a revolution. 'Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas' traces the searing graphic art made by Emory Douglas (b. 1943) while he worked as Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until its discontinuation in the early 1980s. The Black Panthers cultivated a strong graphic identity for their group and their politics during this period, bringing their concerns to the public through newspapers, poster and pamphlets that can often be described as angry, militant and incendiary.
MOCA Gallery at Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA
http://www.moca.org/emorydouglas/


BUGU: The Spirit of the Samurai Warrior
Description: The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center is proud to host this exquisite and extensive exhibition of traditional Japanese arms and armor. With this exhibit, gallery goers can travel back into feudal Japan and glance at some of the most dangerous and romanticized professions of all time including Samurai Warrior and Ninja. The exhibition will examine how Bugu is represented and conveyed through manga (Japanese comics), and will include a section for gallery-goers to try on replica armor and include video of kendo, sumo and yabusame bouts.
Free
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center: George J.
Doizaki Gallery
244 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-2725
jaccc.org


2007 AFI FEST
AFI Fest kicks off, and the whole industry will be there. Chat up the right person and maybe you can slip behind the velvet rope!
AFI FEST ROOFTOP VILLAGE
Visit the AFI FEST Rooftop Village, headquarters of AFI FEST 2007 presented by Audi, on the 7th floor of the ArcLight Cinemas parking structure (6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles) and experience the spectacular 360-degree view of Los Angeles.
Box Office walk-up ticket and pass sales, and will-call services:
November 2 -10: 11am-10am
November 11: 11am-7pm
http://www.afi.com/onscreen/AFIFEST/2007/
Arclight Hollywood
6360 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA