Thursday, December 4, 2008

LAaLALand Alert!!!! Holiday Edition


LAaLALanders,

Happy Holidays!

LAaLA






THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

ATWATER VILLAGE XMAS TREE LIGHTING

The 17th Annual Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting!

6:30pm

Wells Fargo Parking lot

3250 Glendale Boulevard.

Atwater Village

Official Site: http://www.atwaterchamber.org


ART OF THE STREETS

Check out Graffiti-inspired artwork from album covers and t-shirts to President Barack Obama’s LA campaign headquarters. L.A.’s most prominent “tag writers” will discuss this great genre, its techniques and details that differentiate the true Graffers. D.J. Puffs spins during the post-panel reception.

$5

7pm

Autry National Center Wells Fargo Theater

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

MONTANA AVENUE ANNUAL HOLIDAY WALK

There will be live music, Santa Claus, holiday treats, and carolers singing jingles. Free

5pm-9pm

Montana Avenue from 7th-17th Street

Santa Monica

http://www.montanaave.com


FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY

Go to my favorite neighborhood in LA and stroll Abbot Kinney Boulevard while perusing the open shops and galleries for this late night event. And while you’re at it, enjoy Hal’s Bar & Grill late night bar menu and their amazing bread pudding! Just beware - it’s addictive…

Free

6-10pm

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Venice 90291

http://www.abbotkinneynow.com/


LOS FELIZ ARTWALK

Tour one of LA’s hippest neighborhoods for a night of open art galleries. Specific details on website.

5-10pm

Hollywood Boulevard near Vermont and Sunset Junction.

http://www.losfelizartwalk.org/


RIDE-Arc Night Ride

Meet people at this biking social that focuses on local architectural gems and urban anthropology while finding out more about unique landscape.

Free

9-11pm

Mayfair Market

5877 Franklin Avenue

Los Angeles 90028

http://ridearc.org/


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

MAIN STREET HOLIDAY EXTRAVANGANZA

There’s Samohi Choir, Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers, Santa Claus and more. Free

6-9pm

Ocean Park & Main St.

Santa Monica

http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday08info.html


WEST HOLLYWOOD CRAFT FAIR

Check out this afternoon craft bazaar.

Free

11am-4pm

Plummer Park

7377 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles 90046

http://www.craftster.org/


OLD BANK DISTRICT HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY

This grand block party in downtown’s Old Bank District features a music stage organized by Little Radio, with performances from The Like, Restaurant and more. There’s even an art bazaar at the Farmers and Merchants bank, special holiday menus from the Pete's Cafe, Rocket Pizza and Warung Cafe restaurants and maybe even faux snow… Wear your boots!

6pm-12am

Price: Free

4th and 5th and Main and Spring Streets

Santa Monica

http://blogdowntown.com/


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

SUSTAINABLE SUNDAYS @ the Natural History Museum

James Rojas' urban planning art project "Building a Sustainable L.A." allows participants to re-imagine a green L.A. through found objects. He’ll host a Latino urban forum at 12:30 pm and a discussion with Conservation International's Robin Moore at 2:30pm.

Free

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles 90007

http://www.nhm.org/weekends/sustainable


XMAS FAIR @ Mar Vista Farmers' Market

Get your shopping at this fruits, veggies, baked goods, and special Christmas crafts festival.

8:30am-2pm

Venice Blvd. & Grandview Blvd.

Mar Vista


ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

HDFEST

See HD short films and features starring Tom Arnold, Kevin Nealon, Gil Bellows, Esai Morales, Dana Delaney and many others. Wow – there’s a groundbreaking showcase of High-Definition Animation, focusing on various styles and techniques from innovative international animators.

Tickets $10; all access passes are $50

12.5-7.08; Friday - 8-9:30pm, Saturday - 12-10pm, Sunday - 2-10pm

Dolby Laboratories' Larry Umlang Presentation Theatre II

3601 W Alameda Avenue

Burbank

http://www.hdfest.com/hdfestla.html


LA SKI & SNOWBOARD EXPO

This 4-day Ski Dazzle offers the newest accessories, gear and equipment for the slopes. Pay for admission in exchange for a free day lift ticket at Big Bear voucher.

Thursday, Friday – 4-11pm

Saturday – 11am-10pm

Sunday – 12-6pm

L.A. Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles 90015

800.448.7775

http://www.skidazzlelosangeles.com/


CONSCIOUS HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW

Enjoy holistic holiday gifts ranging from green home knick-knacks to organic clothes, mostly $25 and less.

Free

Saturday & Sunday – 10am-6pm

LAX Hilton Hotel

5711 West Century Blvd.

Los Angeles

http://www.consciousgiftshow.com/


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

GRIFFITH PARK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The name says it all!

Free

12.8-30.08

5-10pm

Griffith Park

4730 Crystal Springs Dr.

Los Angeles 90027

323.913.4688

http://www.dwplightfestival.com/


KITANDA BRAZIL MARKET GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE!!!

Stock up on your favorite Brazilian foods as this great store goes out of business. Items will be up to 50% off, including the fantastically comfy Havianna slippers, jewelry and food.

Monday-Saturday – Noon to 6pm, Closed Sunday

Kitanda Brazil Market

13715 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks 91423

www.kitandabrazil.com


ICESKATING at PERSHING SQUARE

Come downtown and ice skate and imagine you’re on the east coast.

One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2

ends January 19

530 South Olive Street

Los Angeles 90013

http://www.laparks.com/


SILVERLAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Ghettogloss-sponsors this vintage clothing, pet couture, tarot reading and horticulture fair.

Free

Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-5pm (thru December 21)

Citibank Parking Lot

2450 Glendale Blvd.

Los Angeles 90039

http://www.ghettogloss.com/


ICESKATING in SANTA MONICA

Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.

$10 including skate rental

Daily, 10am-10pm

1324 5th St.

Santa Monica 90401

http://www.downtownsm.com/