Thursday, December 6, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::: More Coupons, Culture & LA Life

So there’s alot to do this weekend – from theatre to an American Apparel Factory sale…. Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom and look at the next blog with an updated December & January COUPONS & CODES list! Consume on…
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007

A Tribute To James Baldwin: 20 Years Later!
A special encore stage reading of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play James Baldwin: A Soul On Fire by Howard B. Simon with Charles Reese & Chris Grossett
What happens when writer/activist James Baldwin invites Lorraine Hansberry, Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne to attend a roundtable discussion of race relations with Attorney General Robert Kennedy? This theatrical experience witnesses a day in the life of James Baldwin as he prepares for this secret meeting.December 1, 2007 marked the 20th anniversary of the life and times of writer/activist, James Baldwin. This final public reading of James Baldwin: A Soul On Fire celebrates the spirit of Baldwin's fire and the role of the artist as activist by honoring the Writers Guild of America West On Strike. James Baldwin: A Soul On Fire will continue to ignite James Baldwin's spirit in 2008 with a West Coast production in Los Angeles and beyond.
3:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Brief Conversation Immediately After The Reading
The Legacy of James Baldwin and The Role of the Artist as Activist
THE NEW LATC
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
PLEASE RSVP AT
SOULONFIRE63@YAHOO.COM
(SECURED PARKING AVAILABLE FROM $5 - $7 PER VEHICLE)
For additional information on the Baldwin Project, please visit
www.seanohalloran.com/baldwinpage.html


Colors To Life Beautiful Art Exhibition and Opening Reception December 8, 2007
Exhibit thru March 15, 2008.An art exhibition of images that defined a people, 626 Art Gallery at Studio B is pleased to present "Colors To Life Beautiful" a fine art exhibition presented in conjunction with the Center Theater Group to run simultaneously with "The Color Purple". Inspired by Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" the fine art exhibition is a visual collaboration that documents the bloom of an era filled with unforgettable moments that shaped the lives of Black America. The 35 exhibited artists capture on canvass eternal memories of "The Color Purple". The evening will include live Jazz Entertainment, celebrity guests and appetizers menu lovingly called "Celie's Back Porch Kitchen" a soul food genre of Fried Chicken and cornbread, in honor of the Color Purple.
Free
626 Art Gallery at Studio B626 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA5-9pm
213. 614.8872

www.626artgallery.com


I Have a Story to Tell...
An all-day event at the Southern California Library, "I Have a Story to Tell," will feature appearances by some of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as well as a world-class jazz performance--all for free. Buddy Collette, who made his legend playing music in the historic Central Avenue jazz scene while fighting racism in the music industry, will share his story and his band will perform. Noted L.A. storyteller and veteran film actress Ellaraino will deliver a moving performance as Biddy Mason--a former slave who became a powerful force for social causes as one of the first Black women to own land in Los Angeles. Teatro Q will perform original dramatic pieces exploring the stories of queer women of color. The event will also feature activities for families and children, a silent auction, plenty of food, giveaways, and more. A full schedule of events and performances is available online.
Free
10am-6pm
Southern California Library

6120 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
323.759.6063

www.socallib.org


Sunday, December 9th, 2007

American Apparel Factory Flea Market
Choose from tens of thousands of garments from $1-$10 while jamming to live music, DJs, Mariachis, and enjoying food & drinks. Bands: Quiero club & NiƱa from Mexico record label Happy-fi (
happy-fi.com), DJs from Viva Radio (viva-radio.com) & Mini Market hosted by Mark the Cobra Snake (thecobrasnake.com)
Noon-6pm
$1 entrance fee
American Apparel Factory
747 Warehouse St (Enter on Bay St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90021.
www.americanapparel.net/fleamarket


ALL WEEKEND:::

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.
$20
Every Fri, Sat & Sun until 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
www.reddogsquadron.com


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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES:::

Ice Skating at Pershing Square
Just because it doesn't ever get really cold (by East Coast & Midwest 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


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 Drive
Los Angeles, CA
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)
through January 1, 2008
10am-4pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA
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
December 8 – 9, 13 – 215pm-8pm
Travel Town Museum
5200 Zoo Drive
Griffith Park
Los Angeles
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org


EXHIBITS:::

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.
FreeThru 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


Prosperous Pasadena: Business in the Crown City and Beyond
Prosperous Pasadena:Business in the Crown City and Beyond draws upon public and private archival and object collections to explore the relationship between Pasadena’s businesses and the development, growth, and evolution of Pasadena and surrounding communities. The exhibition addresses the different needs and experiences of area employers, employees, and customers, and explores how the businesses of Pasadena helped shape local history, as well as how local and national events shaped local business. Businesses provided income, created new opportunity, shaped commercial districts, and provided goods and services for both local and national use.
Exhibit thru January 8th
Suggested donation $5; under 12 free; student & senior discounts
12-5pm
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
www.pasadenahistory.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/

LAaLALand Events List::: DECEMBER Coupons & Codes

Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I LOVE shopping & saving money!! So the chance to share these coupons qualifies as an event in my LAaLA dictionary. Just copy and paste the links into your browser and help out the economy. HAPPY SHOPPING!
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ONLINE USE ONLY - SEE & USE CODES AT CHECK-OUT::::

American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code: 64152219 (15% off until Dec. 11, 2007) http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp?WT%2Emc_id=aff6&WT%2Emc_ev=click

Armani Exchange www.armaniexchange.com Coupon Code: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from ? - ? )

Banana Republic www.bananarepublic.com Coupon Code: BRHOLIDAY (20% off until Dec 24, 2007)

Barnes & Noble www.bn.com Coupon Code: T4N3B6W (25% off Single Item until Dec 10, 2007)

Bed Bath Store www.bedbathstore.com Coupon Code: holiday07 ($15 off $75 until Dec. 10, 2007)

Cloud Veil http www.cloudveil.com Coupon Code: 7LJ400 (45% off from ? - ? )

Eastbay www.eastbay.com Coupon Code: EMEB72GC (20% off Giftcards until Dec 20, 2007)

GameStop www.gamestop.com Coupon Code: AFF25 (25% off Used Games from ? – ? )

Hasbro Toy Shop www.hasbrotoyshop.com Coupon Code: FRIENDS20 (20% off until Dec. 9, 2007)

JC Penney www.jcpenney.com Coupon Code: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)

Limited Too www.limitedtoo.com Just click link for savings (25% off until Dec 9, 2007)

Linen & Things www.lnt.com Coupon Code: 223823997733 (20% off until Dec 31, 2007)

MetroStyle www.metrostyle.com Coupon Code: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item until Dec. 31, 2007)

Nike www.nike.com Coupon Code: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 until Dec 24, 2007)

Overstock www.overstock.com Coupon Code: 73989 (10% off $45 from ? - ? )

Ralph Lauren www.ralphlauren.com Coupon Code: HOL2007 (30% off until 12/10)

Red Envelope www.redenvelope.com Coupon Code: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? – ? )

Sephora www.sephora.com Coupon Code: FF2007 (20% off until Dec 31, 2007)

Sharper Image http://www.sharperimagesavings.com/beyond/ ($10 off $50 until Jan 31, 2008)

Snap Fish www.snapfish.com Coupon Code: FRIENDS07 (25% off until Dec 25, 2007)

Victoria's Secret www.victoriassecret.com Coupon Code: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 until Dec. 20, 2007 until Dec 15, 2007 )

Yankee Candle http://www.yankeecandle.com/yc/html/retail/Email_HTML/registerForCouponsWebNEW.html ($10 off $25 until Dec. 22, 2007)


PRINTABLE IN-STORE COUPONS:::

Gordmans (20% off Single Item until Dec 9, 2007) http://139.146.147.79/_FileLibrary/FileImage/11-26cpn20si.gif

H&M (25% off from Dec. 7 - Dec. 9, 2007) http://www.hmfriendsandfamily.com/

JC Penney (20% off on Dec. 9, 2007) http://surveys.jcpenney.com/perseus/se.ashx?s=0B8811F421D86091&mscssid=681cbc8df5407444fb76c9bd5784a3f27xMnVNoV5a1WxMnVNoV5a1o200B6FEA5E87849E980DBB6217F15F8F2A6B0733019

Kirklands (25% off Single Item until Dec 31, 2007) http://www.kirklands.com/coupon/welcome-coupon.html

Limited Too (25% off until Dec 9, 2007) http://www.limitedtoo.com/webview/?version=sbogo&utm_source=l2_email_112607&utm_medium=

Loehmanns (15% off Reduced Item & 20% off Clearance Item until Dec 31, 2007)
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