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Tracy Hepler — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:08:37 +0000

Holiday Exercise: Midnight Ridazz in Echo Park

If you’re like me, you’ve been saying yes repeatedly to that extra piece of pie this whole month. No worries, it’s the holidays after all. Still it would be good to do some exercise to ensure that the pie doesn’t stick around into the New Year. Check out Midnight Ridazz, a group of cycling Angelenos who spend their weekend nights exploring the city on two wheels. If you’ve ever seen a group of 50 cyclists taking over the streets on a Friday night, it is them. So go and meet new people, get a work out,and see L.A. from a whole new perspective.
Location: 1321 Echo Park Ave (at the Pioneer Chicken). LA 90026
Date/Time: Friday, December 19th, 9:30 p.m. Web: www.midnightridazz.com

Tis the Season: Ice Skating at Pershing Square

It’s pretty obvious that the L.A. River isn’t going to freeze over this year, so if you’ve been itching for some holiday ice skating head over to Pershing Square Downtown. The square is decorated for the holidays and the cool temps around the ice rink help you pretend that you are experiencing a “White Christmas.” An hour session is only $6 and skate rentals are only $2 so you won’t be breaking the bank to enjoy this winter treat. ..

Location: Pershing Square, 530 South Olive St. LA 90013, Phone: 213-847-4970
Date/Time: From now until January 19th 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (except on Christmas and New Years hours are 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Web: http://www.laparks.com

Food Drive: With People Food and DJ The Gray Kid

Donate food to those in need and see the up and coming DJ “The Gray Kid” perform at the Redwood Bar Downtown. The money earned will go toward the group, People Food, “an organization that helps promote free thinking in media and art.” Plus…Mars Volta fans are in for a treat: the band’s keyboardist will be performing earlier in the night with Free Moral Project.
Location: 316 W. 2nd St. L.A. 90012 Tel: 213-680-2600
Date/Time: Friday, December 19th, 8 p.m. Web: www.redwoodbar.com
Admission: $10 or $5 with a donation of two canned goods.

Last Call for the Silver Lake Holiday Craft Fair

This is the last weekend of the Silver Lake Holiday Craft & Vintage Fair. If you’re still looking for a perfect gift for that special someone but don’t want to spend your whole paycheck, stop by this event. You’ll find it all: vintage clothes, artwork, used furniture, music and more. It’s a much better alternative to the mall.
Location: 2450 Glendale Blvd. LA 90039 (in the Citibank Parking Lot).
Date/Time: December 20-21, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Web: www.ghettogloss.com

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Heal The Bay: A Simple Beach Cleanup

Come get some quality air and clean up our beautiful coastline. Make this your holiday gift to the beaches we all love. The clean up starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. For meeting place, please check Heal The Bay’s website*.
Location: TBA (Between Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey) Web: www.healthebay.org Date/Time: Saturday, December 20th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Weekend Guide: 11/7 – 11/9

Tracy Hepler — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:00:58 +0000

Weed Wars: Join TreePeople in Weeding a Malibu Habitat

Got some aggression to burn after a long week at the office? Take it out on the weeds instead of others (I’m sure it will be appreciated). TreePeople (www.treepeople.org) and the Mountains Resoration Trust (http://www.mountainstrust.org/newsletters/newsletter_6_2.html) will be warring weeds in a Malibu park previously burned by wild fires. Not only will you get some good exercise, you’ll help restore biodiversity and ecological balance…now that will definitely leave you feeling good!

Location: Malibu, CA. Date/Time: 11/9/08 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. RSVP: Lisa Sotelo. Tel: (818) 623-4879. Email: volunteer@treepeople.org.

Dinner and a Movie: Cinespace

Tired of eating the same old buttery popcorn when you go to the theatre? Or eating your own dinner in front of the TV? Sophisticate yourself at Cinespace with their signature “Dinner and a Movie.” The movie is always free of charge; all you have to do is come in for dinner and don’t forget to take advantage of their full bar. (See, you don’t have to be in Europe to drink at the theatre).

Location: Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA. Tel: (323) 817-3456. Web: www.cinespace.info

Drink it up: Manhattan Beach Brewing Company

Check out one of the few locations in LA that actually brew their own brews. After last weekend’s craziness, chill out this weekend beach side with a delicious locally brewed beer. My personal favorite is Rat Beach Red Ale. Can’t decide which beer to try…check out their beer samplings to figure out which beer best suits you.

Location: 124 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Tel: (310) 798-2744. Web: http://www.manhattanbeachbrewingcompany.com

Pot Roast Sundays: Tender Greens

Food and Fashion contributor Connie Wu introduced us to Tender Greens (http://www.tendergreensfood.com/) a while back. Now they are embracing the old English tradition of Pot Roast Sundays. For $10 you’ll receive a Coleman Farms beef short rib roast, Yukon gold potatoes and a salad or veggies of your choice. Considering the financial times, it’s a good deal to feed your tum tum.

Location: 9523 Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232. Tel: (310) 842-8300.

Work on your Bargaining Skills: At the Melrose Trading Post (Fairfax High school)

Get a head start on your holiday shopping without overextending your budget. Check out a whole host of different vendors with unique objects and handcrafted goods. You might find something interesting for yourself as well. Don’t forget to bargain!

Location: Fairfax High School at 7850 Melrose Ave. Fairfax District. Date/Time: Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Humanitaire: Style That Saves

Connie Wu — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:37:23 +0000

Humanitaire was opened for a reason commonly cited by many eco-conscious Angelenos: despite Southern California’s large vegan community, most nonleather clothing and accessories are disappointingly unappealing. So Humanitaire founders Lindsey and Melanie set up shop in 2006 at The Camp, an open-air retail community in Orange County that promotes innovative, nontraditional retailers. The cruelty-free store has a corresponding e-commerce site that carries only merchandise that uses no animal testing or animal products, from sneakers and fun t-shirts to purses and high heels.

Lindsey and Melanie both have design backgrounds that help them source high-quality, stylish new products. Their new favorite product line? Neuaura vegan shoes, which includes summery wedges like the Neuaura Mynah and feminine heels such as the Dipper cork heels. Personally, I’m a fan of their sleek Matt & Nat wallets and cool Couch vinyl guitar straps.

If you’re a fan too, just mention ydt at the Humanitaire store to get 10% off any item.

Sidenote: Humanitaire is located next to Native Foods and near 118 Degrees, a raw foods vegan restaurant also at The Camp – so you can make it a whole day of vegetarian eating – and vegetarian shopping!

Humanitaire is located @ The Camp:
2937 S. Bristol St. Ste. A-101A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
http://www.shophumanitaire.com

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