Where’s Waldo? Who Cares – Where’s Burt?

Stop searching for the man in the red and white striped shirt, with thick rimmed black glasses and goofy red hat, and start looking for the man with the long grey beard! This Friday, find any look-a-like for Burt and receive a free smoothie, Burt’s Bees samples and your very own Burt “beard!” Why? Finding Waldo doesn’t guarantee free smoothies.

Location: Venice Beach (map) Date/Time: Friday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Web: www.findyourburt.com.

From Low Carb to Low Carbon

Why deprive yourself of carbohydrates when you can just eat “low carbon” meals instead? Learn about the benefits of this kind of fare as the Sustainable Business Council of Los Angeles (SBCLA), a “non-profit organization founded by a group of sustainable business executives,” and Stonefield Josephson, Inc. host an evening of eco-friendly appetizer tastings, live food preparation demonstrations of “Fiscally Green Cuisine” and talks from a panel of eco-conscious restaurant entrepreneurs. Why? It’s good for your hips and the environment.

Location: Valcucine DOM, 9030 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211  Date/Time: Thursday, April 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $25, Web: http://www.sustainablebc.org/events_registration.html RSVP required.

Home Green Home

The newly remodeled Zenergy House (named because of its “Zero-Energy” usage) in Studio City brings a whole new meaning to Green Living. Tour the one story, three bedroom, three bath, 2,450 sq. ft. home at its Grand Opening this Friday, and learn how you too can incorporate “greener elements” into your environment, thus creating a more “durable,” “energy efficient,” and eco-friendly home. Enjoy refreshments as well as the company of environmental activists, such as Ed. Begley Jr. Why? A Happy Home is a Green Home.

Location: 4426 Irvine Ave., Studio City, CA 91602  Date/Time: Friday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Cost: Free  Web: www.zenergyhouse.com.

Got Water?

There’s no easy way to explain this, so we would like to invite you to experience it for yourself. Visit The Annenberg Space for Photography’s “Water: Our Thirsty World” exhibit to view images of the world’s current water crisis from the environmental, cultural, political and social perspectives of a select group of award winning photographers. Why? Sometimes you need to see to believe.

Location: Century Park 2000 Avenue of the Stars, #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067  Date/Time: Wed-Sun: 11am – 6pm (now thru June 13, 2010) Web: www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org.

Have Yourself a Lazy Sunday

The weekend may be close to over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of your Sunday with a relaxing brunch by the beach.  Located across from the Santa Monica Pier on Ocean Ave., the Ivy at The Shore offers diners delectable, fresh meals, and a gorgeous view of the Santa Monica beach. Why? Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, there’s always room for brunch – and perhaps a mimosa or two.

Location: 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401  Date/Time: Sunday, April 4. Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Web: www.ivyattheshore.com Call (310) 393-3113 to make reservations

REthink, REplenish, REcommit

The Going Green Film Festival is happening this weekend and you can get a sneak peak of the new Disney Film “Oceans”.  A film on our radar is “Green Lit” a documentary about the realities of “greening the film industry”.    Why?  Green films will REinspire you.

Location: The Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive.  Beverly Hills, CA.  Date/Time: April 2nd through 4th, times vary by film.  Web and Tickets:  http://www.goinggreenfilmfestival.com/