October 9, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
WELCOME TO HOLLY-WOULD: The 11th annual Freewaves Festival of Experimental Media Arts
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 ...
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September 18, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
Help Clean up the Coast
International Coastal Clean Up Day is here and it wants you! (Flash of Uncle Sam poster)
The Ocean Conservancy organizes this event annually and has gotten as many as 76 countries involved, making an international dent on ocean pollution. Even Leonardo DiCaprio is involved, guys! So let's do this! To get involved, registe...
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August 28, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
Go Green with Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson stops by UCLA this Sunday (8/31) evening for a show, and one that he has worked hard to make eco-friendly. So get there ahead of time to get your "Green Passport" stamped and check out the different tents set up that will keep you informed on how to live in a more environmentally friendly way! Jack Johnson will be matching every dollar contributed to non-prof...
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August 7, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
GET SOME LOVE: East Side Luv Burlesque Show
The popular art of
Burlesque is having a major Renaissance here in Los Angeles, and you can catch some of the best our city has to offer on
Saturday nights at
East Side Luv. The bar is soaked in red wallpaper and leather, and though it is off the beaten path it is definitely worth the trek. The bar offers 25 different wines by the glass,...
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July 31, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
DRINK: Brew Haw Haw! August is here and we are nearing the end of summer, but before we bid goodbye to my favorite season let's try to take advantage of the many outdoor events Los Angeles has to offer. The first annual
Brew Haw Haw is an outdoor beer festival that benefits cystic fibrosis. There will be live performances, music, food and beer from microbreweries all around! Tickets are $50 a person and MUST be purchased in advance.
Event Info: Saturday, August 2
nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m at the Autry National Center. ...
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July 24, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
LISTEN: Cal Phil on the Green CAL
This
Saturday July 26th the California Philharmonic will be performing songs by
Rogers and Hammerstein at the
Los Angeles County Arboretum. Tickets start as low as $20 and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the outdoors. The days of summer are slowly but surely running out, so take advantage of these seasonal events befo...
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July 17, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
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HEAR: ArtSpeak
Lita Albuquerque (yes, like New Mexico) is a revolutionary in the field of environmental installation art, and lucky for Angelenos she will be talking about her most recent exhibit titled "Stellar Axis", here in Los Angeles. This Thursday head down to MOCA to listen to her discuss this breathtaking exhibit, and to see footage and stills of the work. Event Details: July 17, 2008. 7:30 p.m. Located at the Nation...
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