LAaLALanders,
See how the “others” live at the new play “Mixed,” learn about one of the United States last colonies, check out Navajo rugs, do an artwalk at an old brewery, imagine walking in the shoes of some of our American heroes, learn how to step and stomp and or enjoy the cherry blossoms. And those are just a few of the highlights this weekend!
Enjoy,
LAaLA
See how the “others” live at the new play “Mixed,” learn about one of the United States last colonies, check out Navajo rugs, do an artwalk at an old brewery, imagine walking in the shoes of some of our American heroes, learn how to step and stomp and or enjoy the cherry blossoms. And those are just a few of the highlights this weekend!
Enjoy,
LAaLA
All Weekend
“Mixed”
While researching this unique play, Juilliard-trained multicultural writer/performer Maya Lilly interviewed over 200 people of mixed ancestry. She crafted this award-winning one-woman show which profiles their rarely told stories. Maya gives a voice to unrepresented people who have no option but “other” on the census and other forms of categorization.
$10-$20
Complimentary wine and cheese receptions follow the performances.
Every Friday and Saturday night from April 4-26th at 8pm
http://www.myspace.com/mixedshow
http://www.plays411.com/mixed
www.mayalilly.com
Actors Group Theatre
4378 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
323.960.7714
Celebrate the Puerto Rican Culture of Resistance
Enjoy traditional foods from the island of Borinquen (Puerto Rico) at this political and cultural program featuring Puerto Rican independence artist-activist-former political prisoner Dylcia Pagan, traditional Bomba y Plena dancers and drummers Bomba Yaribe! Dylcia will also screen a film about 2 still-imprisoned Boricua political prisoners in the United States that she produced. The Center for the Study of Political Graphics will also present a projection show of Puerto Rican independence/political prisoner poster art. This issue is very important as it marks the lives of all Americans.
FREE
2-5pm both days
Saturday @
“Mixed”
While researching this unique play, Juilliard-trained multicultural writer/performer Maya Lilly interviewed over 200 people of mixed ancestry. She crafted this award-winning one-woman show which profiles their rarely told stories. Maya gives a voice to unrepresented people who have no option but “other” on the census and other forms of categorization.
$10-$20
Complimentary wine and cheese receptions follow the performances.
Every Friday and Saturday night from April 4-26th at 8pm
http://www.myspace.com/mixedshow
http://www.plays411.com/mixed
www.mayalilly.com
Actors Group Theatre
4378 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
323.960.7714
Celebrate the Puerto Rican Culture of Resistance
Enjoy traditional foods from the island of Borinquen (Puerto Rico) at this political and cultural program featuring Puerto Rican independence artist-activist-former political prisoner Dylcia Pagan, traditional Bomba y Plena dancers and drummers Bomba Yaribe! Dylcia will also screen a film about 2 still-imprisoned Boricua political prisoners in the United States that she produced. The Center for the Study of Political Graphics will also present a projection show of Puerto Rican independence/political prisoner poster art. This issue is very important as it marks the lives of all Americans.
FREE
2-5pm both days
Saturday @
SoCal Library
6120 S. Vermont
Los Angeles;
&Sunday @
The Venice United Methodist Church
1020 Victoria
Venice, CA
www.geocities.com/jerichoamnestycoalitionla
310.460.8586
Seventh Annual Navajo Rug Auction and Appraisal Clinic
Visit one of the local Native American museums as R. B. Burnham and Company returns to the Autry with at least 200 Navajo rugs. These authentic Dine (Navajo) Southwestern pieces hail from trading posts, collectors and weavers. There’s also a special selection of vintage weavings.
Free to members or minimal museum entry
www.geocities.com/jerichoamnestycoalitionla
310.460.8586
Seventh Annual Navajo Rug Auction and Appraisal Clinic
Visit one of the local Native American museums as R. B. Burnham and Company returns to the Autry with at least 200 Navajo rugs. These authentic Dine (Navajo) Southwestern pieces hail from trading posts, collectors and weavers. There’s also a special selection of vintage weavings.
Free to members or minimal museum entry
Saturday, 10am–4 pm: Auction preview & Dine/Navajo rug appraisal clinic;
Sunday, 10 am–Noon: Auction preview; 12–1 pm: Bruce Burnham lectures on the Navajo cultures; 1–4 pm: Auction in Wells Fargo Theater
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/
323.667.2000 ext. 232
“Chapter 27” screening with Jared Leto
This is the first film about John Lennon’s assassin, Mark David Chapman’s mental deterioration that possibly led to the violent killing. Quite different from his days on “This So Called Life,” Jared Leto gained weight to play this puts the tubby murderer. Lindsay Lohan plays his girlfriend. The slimmed down Mr. Leto will be at the April 4th & 5th shows.
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/
323.667.2000 ext. 232
“Chapter 27” screening with Jared Leto
This is the first film about John Lennon’s assassin, Mark David Chapman’s mental deterioration that possibly led to the violent killing. Quite different from his days on “This So Called Life,” Jared Leto gained weight to play this puts the tubby murderer. Lindsay Lohan plays his girlfriend. The slimmed down Mr. Leto will be at the April 4th & 5th shows.
Friday & Saturday
$9.50
NuArt Cinema
11272 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.281.8223
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/LosAngeles/NuartTheatre.htm
SATURDAY. APRIL 5TH
Festival of Meat!
Geez, the former vegetarian in me feels terrible for adding this carnivorous fest to list… Get your grub on!
Free
11am
2534 S. Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
818.679.5328
Neglected Legacies: Japanese American Women and Redress: Organizing the Community
Hear firsthand accounts from participants in the major redress/reparations from the Japanese American internment organizations. They were able to maintain pride during the 1980s. Professors from UCLA and members of the community will be part of the discussion.
2pm
Free for members and included with admission; $8 Adults; $5 Seniors (62+); $4 Students with ID and Youth (6-17); and FREE for children 5 and under.
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.janm.org/
Donation yoga with Jillian Szafranski
Stretch, sweat and donate in Silver Lake. Repeat! Well, the suggested donation is $10 but give what you can. Hence, the word “suggested.”
$9.50
NuArt Cinema
11272 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.281.8223
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/LosAngeles/NuartTheatre.htm
SATURDAY. APRIL 5TH
Festival of Meat!
Geez, the former vegetarian in me feels terrible for adding this carnivorous fest to list… Get your grub on!
Free
11am
2534 S. Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
818.679.5328
Neglected Legacies: Japanese American Women and Redress: Organizing the Community
Hear firsthand accounts from participants in the major redress/reparations from the Japanese American internment organizations. They were able to maintain pride during the 1980s. Professors from UCLA and members of the community will be part of the discussion.
2pm
Free for members and included with admission; $8 Adults; $5 Seniors (62+); $4 Students with ID and Youth (6-17); and FREE for children 5 and under.
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.janm.org/
Donation yoga with Jillian Szafranski
Stretch, sweat and donate in Silver Lake. Repeat! Well, the suggested donation is $10 but give what you can. Hence, the word “suggested.”
11am
Suggested donation $10
Studio A Dance
2306 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.661.8311
http://www.studioadance.com/classdescriptions/jillianYoga.shtml
SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Exhibit: Special Community Day
Honor leaders like Bernard Parks, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Maxine Waters who struggled to make equality a reality. Their stories are told thru “footprints” of the 13 Civil Rights leaders. There will be live entertainment full of surprises in this special community day.
Free
2-6pm
Exhibit runs until April 12th
10am - 8pm Monday–Saturday; 10am-6pm on Sundays
The Museum of African American Art
Macy’s
4005 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles 90008
323.294.7071
http://www.maaa-la.org/
7th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Suggested donation $10
Studio A Dance
2306 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.661.8311
http://www.studioadance.com/classdescriptions/jillianYoga.shtml
SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Exhibit: Special Community Day
Honor leaders like Bernard Parks, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Maxine Waters who struggled to make equality a reality. Their stories are told thru “footprints” of the 13 Civil Rights leaders. There will be live entertainment full of surprises in this special community day.
Free
2-6pm
Exhibit runs until April 12th
10am - 8pm Monday–Saturday; 10am-6pm on Sundays
The Museum of African American Art
Macy’s
4005 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles 90008
323.294.7071
http://www.maaa-la.org/
7th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Create Cherry Blossom Mad Hatter Hats at this #1 pick of AAA Westways Magazine’s March/April 2007 “Five Worth the Drive.” Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Food Court and view some Japanese Dancing, Taiko, Kimono Fashion Show and the Cultural Pavilion with the Photo Document Exhibit of WWII Internment Camps, Kimekomi Dolls, Sashiko & Shibori exhibits.
10:30am
Free
10:30am
Free
Little Tokyo District San Pedro Street between 1st and 3rd Streets
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/Poster11.pdf
Spring 2008 Brewery Art Walk
In coordination with the Brewery Arts Association and local museums, over 175 artists and art organizations are featured at this bi-annual event attended by over 15,000 people. View, purchase and or commission art in-person with the visionaries and check out local Brewery (a former DWP and Pabst Blue Ribbon site) home/workspaces while investigating the process that inspired the works. There’s an I-5 Gallery and also painters, industrial designers, sculptors, and robotic creators. Donate or get memberships easily on-site as tons of local art organizations and museums have easy access info booths.
Spring 2008 Brewery Art Walk
In coordination with the Brewery Arts Association and local museums, over 175 artists and art organizations are featured at this bi-annual event attended by over 15,000 people. View, purchase and or commission art in-person with the visionaries and check out local Brewery (a former DWP and Pabst Blue Ribbon site) home/workspaces while investigating the process that inspired the works. There’s an I-5 Gallery and also painters, industrial designers, sculptors, and robotic creators. Donate or get memberships easily on-site as tons of local art organizations and museums have easy access info booths.
11am-6pm
Free with free parking
More info with directions, etc. @
Free with free parking
More info with directions, etc. @
http://www.breweryartwalk.com/
Target Sundays @ California African American Museum Presents
”Steppin' on the Line”
This salute celebrates the African American steppin’ tradition at Black colleges, universities, fraternities and sororities as local students step and stomp in this festive venue. Hosts Kiki Shepard (formerly of TV's show "Showtime at the Apollo") and Jeffrey Gunter Anderson will MC the additional entertainment. Food and arts and crafts vendors add to the atmosphere. There’s also a morning workshop for children.
Museum opens at 11am & the special event is from 1-5pm
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Dr.
Los Angeles 90037
http://www.caamuseum.org/
Uncovering Archetypes: Exploring the Self
Melinda MacInnis, a mythical creatures & characters narrator, writer and educator, leads a creative writing workshop and discussion exploring the role universal archetypes play in our own lives. This event is open to teens and adults.
RSVP required
3-5pm
$5 general/$3 students and seniors
Craft & Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
323.937.4230
http://www.cafam.org/
Brentwood Spring Art Show
Target Sundays @ California African American Museum Presents
”Steppin' on the Line”
This salute celebrates the African American steppin’ tradition at Black colleges, universities, fraternities and sororities as local students step and stomp in this festive venue. Hosts Kiki Shepard (formerly of TV's show "Showtime at the Apollo") and Jeffrey Gunter Anderson will MC the additional entertainment. Food and arts and crafts vendors add to the atmosphere. There’s also a morning workshop for children.
Museum opens at 11am & the special event is from 1-5pm
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Dr.
Los Angeles 90037
http://www.caamuseum.org/
Uncovering Archetypes: Exploring the Self
Melinda MacInnis, a mythical creatures & characters narrator, writer and educator, leads a creative writing workshop and discussion exploring the role universal archetypes play in our own lives. This event is open to teens and adults.
RSVP required
3-5pm
$5 general/$3 students and seniors
Craft & Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
323.937.4230
http://www.cafam.org/
Brentwood Spring Art Show
This 21st annual event has an international food court, a live jazz showcase with performances, a "Bow Wow Meow" Pet Expo and Animal Adoptions, & the 11th annual "Business Expo."
Free
10am-6pm
San Vicente Boulevard from Saltair to Darlington in Brentwood
http://www.brentwoodartshow.com/
Free
10am-6pm
San Vicente Boulevard from Saltair to Darlington in Brentwood
http://www.brentwoodartshow.com/
