LAaLALand List::: End of April...

Dear LAaLALanders,
There’s so much to do this weekend, a few highlights are: the LA Times Festival of Books, ArtWater Festival, and another party on the Santa Monica Pier… You can even get a kick-start on Cinco De Mayo at the Fiesta Broadway downtown!
Ciao,
LAaLA

ALL Weekend

Alt Build Expo
This exposition features alternative building options for individual citizens interested in slowing down the global warming process.

Friday & Saturday, April 25-26
10am-5pm

Free
http://www.altbuildexpo.com/
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401


L.A. Times Festival of Books
Enjoy one of the country’s most famous book festivals! UCLA hosts over 100 author panels and 300 exhibitors for two days. On Saturday, prominent Native American author Sherman Alexie speaks about his work. For the kid-star struck, on Sunday "Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar reads from her new book, "Math Doesn't Suck." There’s even the former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and the comic book industry homage The Comix Strip. Go to the website for specific events. Just beware: the campus parking will be one of your biggest challenges….

Free

Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27

10am-6pm
http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/
UCLA’s Royce Hall
340 Royce Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310.825.2101


PiEr PaRtY
This two-day festival on Santa Monica's gorgeous pier includes old skool graffiti, DJ and Bboy demonstrations, massages, silk screening, live music and art, and all kinds of diverse foods courtesy of the Bagavagabonds.
Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27
All day
Free
Santa Monica Pier
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401


The 11th Annual Mission West Spring Street Arts Festival
This outdoor festival hosts live music and dance performances, over 100 fine artists and craftspeople, an international food court, kid’s rides, games and amusements. Vendors offer clothing, jewelry, sculptures, home decorations, bonsai trees and tropical plants, photography, and paintings.
Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27
10am-6pm
Mission Street from the Gold Line’s Mission Station at 905 Meridian Avenue- 3 blocks east to Freemont Avenue
South Pasadena, CA


Tree Weekend @ Descanso
Jon Sherman exhibits how Earth Day is every day through this music performed on branch flutes made from California trees. There are also free tree tours led by the horticulture staff, discovering trees self-guided tours and children can create crafts until 3 o’clock.
Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27
10am-3pm
Free
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
http://www.descansogardens.org/


SATURDAY, April 26

“Unnatural Selection” Exhibit

Visit phenomenal thespian CCH Pounder’s Pounder Kone Artspace in the glorious Atwater Village for this very exploratory exhibit opening. It focuses on the traders who braved the harsh landscapes which connect the East to the West seeking the dreams they believed silk could offer. Though the secret of creating silk was the intellectual property of only a few, many others pinned their hopes upon this sensuous fabric. This show is an exploration of such expectations and ideals, and imagines the extent we are willing to go to in order to achieve them.
Free

Exhibit thru May 10

Opening reception: Saturday, April 26, 6-10pm

Pounder-Koné Artspace

3407 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village
Los Angeles, CA

323.913.2247

pkas2@sbcglobal.nethttp://www.cchpkas.com/

Artwater Festival!
One of my favorite neighborhoods in LA, Atwater Village, is presenting their annual celebration of music and arts' festival. It’s an interactive music and arts festival featuring local artisans, chalk artists, live musicians and dancers. Taste all natural Reeds Inc. ginger and rootbeers & function drinks. Of age drinkers can savor New Belgium Beer and wine from 55 Degrees. There’s also tasty barbeque while patrons design personal succulent garden, rock paint and have your picture taking in some funky fun outfits with your friends! Raffle prizes include a Santa Ynez Inn mid-week stay with two complementary massages, as Miropoulsky painting valued at $1,500, Chocolate Sun gift certificate, and alot more! The festival benefits Sonic Muze raising funds for musical instruments and art supplies in the Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Glassel Park and Silver Lake schools. There will even be chalk artists drawing portraits on the sidewalk and street for a chalk art competition.
2-10pm
Along Glendale Boulevard
Atwater Village, CA


The Universal Studios Hollywood “Eco-Fair”
Celebrate Earth Day with over 30 engaging and educational displays, a City and County of Los Angeles sponsored hazardous waste disposal drive, celebrity appearances, and free parking for hybrid vehicles. Okay, just wake up and save the environment!
Free
10am-4pm
The Entertainment Capital of the World
Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

"A to Z Grantwriting"

Learn about non-profit grantwriting opportunities, covering: research and potential funder matches; how to organize a grantwriting team; and how to design a comprehensive proposal package. This workshop is taught by Linda Vallejo, an accomplished artist, grantwriter, and grantwriting consultant/trainer. She has been an on-line grantwriting instructor for the past 13 years, helping garner over $30 million in foundation, corporate, and government and individual donor grant funds for her numerous clients. Artistically, over the past 25 years she’s received fellowships, awards, and commissions.
Free
Register by calling C.L.A. at 310.998.5590 or at usercla@aol.com
10:30am-12pm; check-in @ 10:15am

Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center
3540 North Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Sunday, April 27

Fiesta Broadway Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
This largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world is an enormous fiesta along downtown’s Broadway. Enjoy live on-stage music, games, food and other festival stuff for the entire family. Commemorate Mexico’s independence a week early!
Free
11am-6pm
Take the Red Line Metro Subway to Pershing Square and walk 2 blocks east to Broadway
Downtown
Los Angeles, CA


2008 CelebrateLA Volunteer Recognition Event
The Volunteer Center of Los Angeles-Assistance League of Southern California is pleased to present this celebration honoring the volunteer contributions made by thousands Los Angelinos annually. Join the more than 1,000 non-profit organizations participating in this unique celebration.
Free
11am-5pm
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr.

Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.celebratela.info/

LAaLALand List::: Happy Earth Day Weekend!!!

Hi LAaLALanders,
This weekend there are tons of Earth Day festivals including Ziggy Marley and Juliette Lewis performing at th Santa Monica Pier; green drink tastings; a Mermaid festival; the LA Grilled Cheese Invitational; Afro-Mexican films screening; build a low-rider workshop; and a Nike photo exhibit!
Enjoy,
LAaLA

Friday, April 18th

Northeast L.A. Critical Mass
Join the Critical Mass outdoor bike ride in Highland Park. All you need are your bike and helmet. Meet the group at 6:30pm and leave at 7pm.
6:30pm
Free
Ave. 57 Gold Line Metro Station
151 N. Ave. 57
Highland Park, CA 90042
http://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/month.php


Saturday, April 19th

HAPPY EARTH DAY:::

2007 South L.A. Earth Fest
Comedian Rodney Perry hosts this massive event includes screenings of former Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore’s critically acclaimed environmental documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and Spike Lee’s phenomenal Katrina Hurricane documentary, “When the Levies Broke” in Baldwin Hills Park. There will be food, fun, comedy, gospel and jazz music.
Also, California Greenworks, along with ARC International and 1-800-GOT-JUNK, provide a free electronic waste (e-waste) pavilion to collect consumer electronic equipment near the end of their “useful life.” Bring items like computer monitors, televisions, personal computers, printers, copiers, scanners, toner cartridges, fax machines, PDAs, power supplies, main frame units, networking equipment, mother board systems, VCR and DVD players, home entertainment systems and landline and cellular phones to help to reduce e-waste in our community and divert e-waste from our landfills. Learn some urban gardening tips possibly even win a free tree.
10am-6pm
Free
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
www.SouthLAEarthDay.org.
http://www.californiagreenworks.org/


Vroman's Earth Day Celebration
Experience this Pasadena bookstore from an ecological perspective with book lovers and tree huggers. Explore green goods, enjoy live music, lectures and even see an earthy fashion show. The day ends with the Critical Mass organization even has a discussion about their work right before an en masse bike ride departing from the Vroman's parking lot.

11am-4pm
Free
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.449.5320
http://www.vromansbookstore.com/


Hermosa Beach - A Path for Peace
Just north of the Hermosa Beach pier accomplished labyrinth builder Annemarie Rawlinson is creating a huge heart-shaped maze on the sand. When finished, people can make their way through. What a great idea!
1-3:30pm
Free
Hermosa Beach
1176 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
http://apathforpeace.blogspot.com/


Earth Night
Celebrate Earth Night with eco-conscious lushes at LA Green Drinks. Get tipsy guiltlessly with organic wine, beer and grub, all while enjoying guest speaker Green LA’s Director Jonathan Parfrey and DJs on the wheels of steel. Who would’ve thunk?!

7pm-12am
$10
1200 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
http://www.greendrinks.org/


Earth Day Fair
Celebrate Earth Day with a morning beach cleanup, family activities, guided walks to the nearby Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh, eco-friendly entertainment including environmental groups and government agencies.
8am-4pm
Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA
1.888.LA PARKS (527.2757)
www.laparks.org


OTHER SATURDAY STUFF:::

Telling Your Own Story
This workshop on migrant stories helps participants share their own. Join Storyteller Barbara H. Clark’s workshop on creating good oral histories as she performs one of her own. Bring your own migration story to share. This event is geared towards adults and high school students. Call for reservations.
1-3pm
Free
The California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.7432
http://www.caamuseum.org/


L.A. Grilled Cheese Invitational
Burning Man devotees created this event for local cheese and bread lovers. The competition includes opportunities for novice chefs to create scrumptious grilled cheese sandwiches for the crown trophy. Attendees will also do taste and judge. Get full on a childhood favorite!
5-9:30pm
Free
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.913.4688
http://www.grilledcheeseinvitational.com/index.html


Splash! A Celebration of Mermaids and the Sea Festival
Check out this grand art, mermaids, and the environmental festival! Activities include a parade, art workshops, water-science attractions including sea creature touch tanks, food/vendor booths and more! This event is in coordination with the "Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas" exhibition at the Fowler Museum at UCLA and features performances by dance sensation Viver Brasil and Congo-inspired Balobi. All day art workshops creating exquisite mermaid crowns of shells, paper flowers, beautiful hand mirrors, and noisy rain sticks… Heal the Bay provides water-science attractions including touch tanks brimming with sea stars, crabs, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, and a walkthrough “kelp forest.”

Schedule::: 11:30am-3:30pm

11:30am-12:30pm Costume procession – embody your inner mermaids, fish, and other sea creatures for the parade with cash prizes for Mermaid King and Queen, Wettest, Most Reptilian, Sexiest and Most Musical.

12:30–1:15 pm Afro-Brazilian Music & Dance with Viver Brasil Dance Company

1:15–1:30 pm Announcement of parade winners

1:30–2pm Mesmera the Snake Charmer

2–3 pm Congolese Music & Dance with Balobi Bandeko

2 & 3 pm Exhibition tours of Mami Wata
Free
Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus

Los Angeles, CA 90095-4361
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/


How To Build A Lowrider: FROM ESSENTIAL TO EXTREME
Petersen Automotive Museum presents this rare workshop celebrating the brilliant lowrider craftsmanship in partnership with their La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Angels exhibit. Check out the custom paint, muraling, glass and metal etching, hydraulics and more, and learn more about the creative process of customizing a lowrider. Technical Editor of Lowrider Magazine Saul Vargas moderates a panel featuring award-winning artists like Ted Wells, Fonzy, Doc, Bob Mercado, Albert De Alba and Hernan D’Aloia. Right after the symposium, experience a LIVE lowrider hopping demonstration. Local lowrider car clubs will be on hand as they cruise to the Museum for a public display and gathering.
11am-2pm
Adults $10 each, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 5-12, free under 5
Petersen Automotive Museum
The Grand Salon located on the 2nd floor
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.petersen.org/default.cfm?DocID=902&CalendarID=635


New Zumba Class
Try out the Zumba workout trend in a rare free Saturday class with new teacher, Shawnee. Burn fat and calories in this fun course
11am-12pm
Free
Heartbeat House
3141 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
www.heartbeathouse.com


Lincoln Heights ArtFest
Check out this family visual arts festival with live artists painting and exhibiting their work including fine art, graffiti art, and children's art. Also enjoy food and music.
10am-5pm
Free
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
818.246.0184


Sunday, April 20th

Forgotten Legacy: The Afro-Mexican Story On Film – Back By Popular Demand!
This is a rare screening of the documentary films La Raiz Olvidada/The Forgotten Root and La Tercera Raiz/The Third Root focusing on the hidden African Diaspora in Mexico. The screening is in coordination with The African Presence In México: From Yanga To The Present fabulous exhibit at CAAM until June 1st, heading on an international tour afterwards. Film Director Rafael Rebollar shows us how the African presence has been integral to Mexican history and culture.
Noon-2pm
Free
The California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.7432
http://www.caamuseum.org/


Green Apple Festival
Experience this unique Earth Day festival at the Santa Monica Pier. Check out Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, and the School of Rock Hollywood Allstars. This is one of eight festivals in 8 cities across the country.
Free
Noon
Santa Monica Pier
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com/


Lovin' My Curves Fashion Show
This plus size fashion show features the hottest styles and designers for the "Curvy" girl. It's hosted by "Plus Size Diva" Ms. Wendy Alexander of Simply Couture with clothes specializing in the size 10-30 set.
4pm
Free
Crown Plaza Hotel LAX
www.worldofcurves.com


Newspaper Bunraku Workshop
Be spontaneous while learning the Bunraku-inspired puppet technique is less than one hour! This simple puppet workshop uses basic supplies like newspaper and duct tape under the guidance of Sean T. Cawelti and the Rogue Artists Ensemble. Bring some duct tape, music and be prepared to put your puppet on its feet and perform. Creativity fostered in groups of 3.
2pm
Free for LAGOP members, $5 for non-members
International Puppetry Museum
1062 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.copa-puppets.org/


8th Annual Spring Festival at the Village at Sherman Oaks
This fun-filled family festival includes vendors showcasing diverse handmade creations, 2 stages of live music, an international food pavilion, games, rides, and a petting zoo for kids.
10am-6pm
Free
Ventura Blvd. between Van Nuys and Kester
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
www.villageatshermanoaks.com


Pathways: Plays and Music from Emerging Native American Artists
The Autry’s Young Native Voices Theater Education Project and the Composer Apprentice National Outreach Endeavor (CANOE) of the First Nations Composers Initiative sponsor this event featuring the rich tradition with contemporary stories and sounds told thru indigenous youth.
2-4pm
Free
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Reservations requested: 323.667.2000 ext. 354


ALL WEEKEND

Earth Day Expo
This Los Angeles Zoo presents this environmentally conscious day full of kid friendly crafts, recycling and conservation information booths, games, and interactive activities. The staff will teach kids how to make recycled crafts, and will also highlight their recycle program with visits from Rascal the Recycle Raccoon throughout the weekend.
Saturday & Sunday
$10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
10am-5pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
323.644.4200
www.lazoo.org


5th Annual Fracas! Improv Festival
Sponsored by The Onion, this is the nation's largest purely intercollegiate improv festival attended by 18 college troupes from across the country and the United Kingdom. Workshops and panels led by Ed Helms (The Office, The Daily Show), Tim Bagley (Monk, Walk Hard), Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Riches), Seth Morris (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Chapelle's Show), and Sean Conroy (Crossballs). This is the only improv festival in the nation where all performers must be college students, including performers from the University of Kent (London), Swarthmore College (PA), University of Chicago (IL), and The Ohio State University, and local schools.
Friday & Saturday

Free
Locations vary
www.2nimprov.com/Fracas


5th Annual Bent Fest - Festival of Circuit Bending
Grand Performances and The Tank present this festival of hardware hacking, DIY electronics, and circuit bending (the short-circuiting of battery-powered children's toys to create new musical instruments.) This event also includes artists who create instruments and artwork from scratch using homemade circuitry. It hosts 18 artists from eight countries for the 3 night performance series gratis and the minimally priced Friday & Saturday afternoon workshops educate people interested in getting their hands dirty or just understanding the science behind the art! There’s even a shuttle service will begin after Saturday Night's performance at Grand Performances to Zero Point for the closing party!

Free
Grand Performances at the California Plaza – 7pm Friday & Saturday

350 S. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles CA 90071
Zero-point - Saturday at 10:30pm - special late night show

1049 E. 32nd St.

Los Angeles, CA 90011

EXHIBIT

Being True Nike Group show
This photo exhibit features shots by Terry Richardson, Brent Stewart, Cheryl Dunn and other artists with pieces inspired by "the dunk."

Until April 27
Free
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
144 La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
nikebetrue_la@nike.com

LAaLALand List:::Curry Curry!!!

LAaLALanders,
This weekend there’s lots of environmental-related activities to attend, art gallery openings and even the Thai New Year Curry Festival where you can participate in the Curry King Contest!
Enjoy,
LAaLA


For more info on the LA Curry Festival & Thai New Year Day’s Songkran Festival scroll down to Sunday

ALL WEEKEND

Los Angeles Green Expo
Get information at this exhibition full of workshops and seminars such as “60 Million reasons to buy EcoUsable Stainless Steel Water Bottles,” Holistic Health, an Eco-Fashion Show, an Environmental Charter High School, Green Architecture showing the many things homeowners can do to go green in economical and stylish ways. This event has over 200+ exhibits and 55 workshops.
Free
10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall - B
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.thegreenlivingexpo.com/


FRIDAY, APRIL 11th

"Standard Operating Procedure" Screening & Conversation with Director Errol Morris
Director Errol Morris of the Academy Award-winning "Fog of War" discusses photos featured in his new documentary "Standard Operating Procedure" which opens on April 25th. It shows the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison and how a few soldiers were scapegoated as examples of the American government’s policy on torture.
Free
7:30pm
Harmony Gold
7655 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.zocalola.org/


SATURDAY, APRIL 12th

Highland Park’s Second Saturday Gallery Night featuring Pat Gomez, Karen Bonfigli & Andrés Montoya
Stroll Highland Park and check out the galleries that open their doors with cocktails and grub late into the evening. Join in a reflection of the natural world through mythology, spirit, and memory with sipping on some Merlot. In a time of growing global awareness, we are now often reminded that humanity affects this biosphere we call home. It serves us all to take time to contemplate our own footprint that we leave behind on planet earth. They are also partnering with the organization A Million Trees and giving away 1 gallon, 5 gallon and 10 gallon trees for attendees to take home one or more trees to plant in your garden or give as gifts.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 7-10pm
Free
Thru May 4, 2008
Avenue 50 Studio
131 No. Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042
http://www.nelaart.com/
http://www.avenue50studio.com/


Wilbourne Sisters Design Studio's Grand Opening
This design studio’s grand opening should be a sight to see.
9am-7pm
Free
6111 Overhill Drive
Los Angeles, CA


SUNDAY, APRIL 13th

LA Curry Festival & Thai New Year Day’s Songkran Festival
This is the largest Curry Festival statewide featuring dishes and desserts for everyone’s palate. There’s even a Curry King Contest, Cooking Demo and Raffle Drawing. Help the environment and leave the car at home and take the Metro Red Line to the Hollywood and Western stop. You can also get free parking at Kaiser Permanente and take a free shuttle to the event.
10am-7pm
Free
Hollywood Blvd from Western to Vermont in Thai Town
Los Angeles, CA 90027


Rose Bowl
Check out the world's most unusual flea market with over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers monthly.
$8 for entrance ticket; children under 12 are free.
9am-3pm
Rose Bowl
210 to Rose Bowl exit in Pasadena
http://www.rgcshows.com/EventInfo/RoseBowlFleaMarket/tabid/52/Default.aspx

LAaLALand List:::Highlights!!!

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

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 @

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

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.

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.”

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

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

Little Tokyo District San Pedro Street between 1st and 3rd Streets
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.

11am-6pm
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

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/

http://www.westlachamber.org/