This festival infuses Media Arts and Hollywood Boulevard, both as a symbol of the film industry and a Los Angeles neighborhood that is ever changing.   Most events are free and are happening day and night from October 9^th through the 13^th.  Start it off on Thursday at the Roosevelt poolside bar with drinks and appetizers– free for LACMA, MOCA & LACE members.  On Saturday they will have Eco Activities including solar powered DJs The Sycons and Mark Farina, man-made parks from Park(ing) Day L.A. from last month and more.   Check out their full schedule here. Location:  Hollywood Blvd. between Wilcox Ave & Orange Dr.,  Hollywood CA   Dates: Oct 9-13^th.  Web:  http://www.freewaves.org.  To RSVP for Roosevelt & Detours, cllick here.

THINK GREEN, BUY GREEN:  50% off at Fred Segal Boutiques

This famous L.A. boutique is having a rare 50% off sale at both locations in their 25 boutiques including Fred Segal Green (their eco-friendly home boutique).  Take advantage of this sale and check out some of the small label designs that normally are out of (at least my) budget. Location:  500 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401 & 8100 Melrose Ave.  West Hollywood, CA 90046.  Tel:  (SM) 310-393-4477 & (WH) 323-651-4129    Web: www.fredsegal.com.

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SUNDAY: Funday Football

Football season is here and if you’re tired of watching the game at home, get off your couch and head over to Ye Rustic Inn in Los Feliz.  This no frills, down to earth tavern shows all of your favorite games and serves up some mean Bloody Marys and Hot wings (and beer too).  Come on, what is football with out wings? Location:  1831 Hillhurst Ave.  Los Feliz, CA 90027.   Date/Time: Weekends/All Day.  Tel:  323-662-5757..

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VINO MIO:  Wine Tasting at Silverlake Wine

If football isn’t your thing, take a sophisticated approach to Sunday and attend a wine tasting event at Silverlake Wine.  Enjoy their four featured wines and an aperitif paired with specially prepared hors d’oeuvres.  This Sunday’s theme?  We’re waiting to hear back from them.  Call ahead for reservations as space does fill up quickly. Location:  Silverlake Wine, 2395 Glendale Blvd. LA, CA 90039   Date/Time:  Oct 12, 3 p.m.  Web:  http://www.silverlakewine.com Tel:  323-662-9024..

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BE THE CHANGE:  Clean Up The Wetlands and Take out the Trash

Ballona Wetlands Trust needs volunteers to help remove trash and non-native plants from one of the last remaining wetlands system in Southern California.  After the clean up, check out the eco-tours lead by local ecologists and biologists.  Bring work gloves if you have them.  Kids and adults are welcomed.  Only 14 spaces remain, so email Bryan Kadotani to RSVP & get complete directions here.  Location:  Playa Del Rey, West LA), CA 90296.   Date/Time: Oct 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Web: Click here.