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Volume 3 No.4
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Mini-Murals Bloom in CD 14 Mini-murals have been popping up across the Northeast Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock, Glassell Park and El Sereno, as City Councilmember José Huizar, his staff and local artists are well on their way toward the Councilmember’s goal of seeing every utility box in City Council District 14 feature works of art. The boxes that have completed so far feature a variety of images--some historical, some depictions of life today, some fanciful. The art replaces drab grey, often tagged surfaces with splashes of bright color. Huizar is a major fan of mural painting. During the recent decade-plus struggle to legalize the painting of murals on private property, the Councilmember spoke often of growing up in the projects of Boyle Heights, learning about major figures of his Mexican heritage, whom he was not hearing about Artist Linda Johnstone Allen and City Councilmember José in school, by seeing them depicted on local Huizar in Eagle Rock murals. The calls for artists and the selection processes have been spearheaded by local artists and activists working in conjunction with the Council Office. In El Sereno, muralist and local resident Glenna Avila, who was the CD 14 Latinas in the Arts honoree as part of Latino Heritage Month at City Hall, helped facilitate the process. In Eagle Rock, Neighborhood Council Arts Director Chris Hulen worked with Huizar’s office, the Neighborhood Council and The Eagle Rock Association (TERA) in bringing the project to fruition. In Glassell Park, there are only two boxes in CD 14, but the Neighborhood Council’s Public Arts Committee and Committee Chair Crystal-Lynne Orozco facilitated a combined call for artists for the two boxes plus 10 in Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s CD 13. Utility boxes in portions of CD 14 outside of Northeast L.A.--in Downtown and Boyle Heights--have also been painted. Next up, according to CD 14 Field and Communications Deputy Lauren Ballard, are a phase 2 for Eagle Rock, Artist Hembert Guardado at work in Glassell Park (photo: Marge Piane)
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Around the World in 80 Sips
Galco’s Hosts Benefit to Save Southwest Museum One famous Northeast Los Angeles landmark will support another, as Galco’s Soda Pop Stop presents its fifth annual soda tasting for the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition on July 19. Galco’s Soda Pop Stop is known the world over for its extensive collection of 500+ varieties of soda for sale, ranging from the highly traditional and favorites remembered from days gone by to the downright quirky. In business since 1897, Galco’s supports small manufacturers over large soda corporations. At the annual tasting, customers are given shot glasses with which to enjoy an enormous and diverse array of soda offerings. This year the tasting emphasis will be on international sodas, with samples available from around the world. The Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition is made up of neighborhood councils, community groups, preservation organizations, artists and activists who are united in their determination to see the Southwest Museum, Los Angeles’ oldest museum, which over a decade ago merged into the Autry National Center, kept open as a fully functioning museum on its original Mount Washington site, chosen for it above the Arroyo Seco over 100 years ago by museum founder Charles Lummis. Galco’s Soda Pop Stop owner John Nese has been one of the Friends of the Southwest Museum’s biggest boosters. He has not only hosted the annual benefit for five years, he has also generously donated proceeds from store sales during previous events to the effort. This year’s event will also include entertainment by noted local musicians, community information tables, and family fun. A highlight will be a performance by Ollin, one of the Eastside’s most popular bands. Founded in 1994 by twin brothers Randy and Scott Rodarte, Ollin blends Texas two-step, Swing , Cumbia, Klezmer, Mexican and Irish fused folk and straight ahead Rock and Roll with political awareness and flat-out fun. Also on the bill will be Don Preston, long-time keyboardist with Frank Zappa and the original Mothers of Invention. Preston has also performed with a long list of luminaries including Lou Rawls, Al Jarreau, Nat King Cole, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Rounding out the bill will be a Highland Park-bred talent, classical guitarist Kyle Parker. Around the World in 80 Sips Summer Soda Tasting 5 Galco’s Soda Pop Stop 5702 York Boulevard
July 19, 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance ($5 for children 5-11) Available online at www.savesouthwestmuseum.com or at Galco’s (cash or check only at Galco’s) Tickets will be $15 at the event.
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Northeast LA is the coolest! I have to say that the fact local Highland Park resident, Marc Maron, host of his podcast WTF, has achieved a level of cool both for himself, but also for “Our little hamlet” as my friend Trish referred to Highland Park, by having the President of the United States over to his garage for an interview, is fabulous! Go Marc! Congratulations!
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And all that was followed up with some victories for the people with the Supreme Court upholding the ACA, also known as Obamacare, and then recognizing it doesn’t matter who you love...everyone can get married! The Confederate flag is being taken down...happy summer everyone!
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continued from page 1 including an extension down Eagle Rock Boulevard, and the painting of boxes in Highland Park, where artist proposals have already been received and are under review. Utility Box Artists and Locations in El Sereno: Jeffrey Delgadillo, Huntington Drive South and Poplar Boulevard Marlon Ivory, Lifur Avenue and Huntington Drive South Samantha Herrera, Van Horne Avenue and Huntington Drive South Timothee De Place, Huntington Drive South and Portola Avenue Loni Watson, Pueblo Avenue and Huntington Drive South Ricardo Garcia, Huntington Drive South and Castalia Avenue Mark Ravelo, Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue Kasey Mahoney, Topaz Street and Huntington Drive Sean Gallagher, Huntington Drive and Esmaralda Street Francisco Ruiz, Multnomah Street and Soto Street Hembert Guardado, Soto Street near Valley Boulevard Andrew Cervantes, Valley Boulevard and Vineburn Avenue David Alvarez, Valley Boulevard and Marianna Avenue Xiomara Benitez, Valley Boulevard and Block Place Michael Alvarez, Valley Boulevard and Boca Patricia Juarez, Valley Boulevard and Boca Avenue Ester Anne Petschar, Huntington Drive and Monterey Road Utility Box Artists and Locations in Eagle Rock: Leslie Kodama, Colorado Boulevard and Broadway Elwing Gonzalez, Colorado Boulevard and Ellenwood Drive Jennifer Cavelli, Colorado Boulevard and Caspar Avenue Clarens Monroy, Colorado Boulevard and Sierra Villa Drive
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Utility Boxes cont. Linda Johnstone Allen, Colorado Boulevard and Maywood Avenue Carissa Breen, Colorado Boulevard and College View Avenue Michael Cook, Colorado Boulevard and Eagle Rock Boulevard Nuria Ortiz, Eagle Rock Boulevard and Chickasaw Avenue Rebekah Tarin, Eagle Rock Boulevard and Yosemite Drive Thomas Fitch, Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue Kacy Treadway, Colorado Boulevard and Wiota Jonathan Baker, Colorado Boulevard and Argus Drive Leo Eguiarte, Colorado Boulevard and Loleta Avenue Amy Turner, Colorado Boulevard and Monte Bonito Drive Kacy Treadway, Colorado Boulevard and Mount Royal Drive Melly Trochez, Colorado Boulevard and Mount Helena Haven Lin-Kirk, Colorado Boulevard and North Figueroa Street
Artist: Ester Anne Petschar, El Sereno
Utility Box Artists and Locations in Glassell Park: Hembert Guardado, Verdugo Road and York Boulevard Rebecca Lowry, Shasta Circle North at Verdugo Road (coming soon)
Artist: Kacy Treadway, Eagle Rock
Artist Mark Ravelo, El Sereno
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In the Art Space July 11th
New original art by Josh Fregoso
PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY Saturday, August 29, 2015 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: Worldwide A Project of 50NYork Gallery On Saturday, August 29, musicians of all genres, ages and skill levels will revive the tradition of gathering, singing and playing outside with friends and family. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Participants are asked to then send in a photo or short video via social media, enabling all participants to experience the global nature of this event. Throughout history, it has been common to hear live music played on porches, as well as in yards or on street corners. Musicians simply surround themselves with friends and family to sing and play instruments. Sadly, this tradition is being lost as more people only experience music as passive entertainment. Play Music on the Porch Day reinstates music as inclusive, shared and participatory celebration of life.
Play Music on the Porch Day was founded in 2014 by Brian Mallman, an artist living in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The idea was simple. People were asked to step outside and make music--any form of music of their choosing. The idea took off. Pictures and videos quickly came in from around the world. This year, Play Music on the Porch Day is reaching out to invite participation from across the globe. Participation has already been confirmed in Northeast Los Angeles CA, Oklahoma City OK, Miami FL, St. Louis MO, Minneapolis MN, Wheeling WV, Tomar Portugal, Melbourne Australia, and Eslov Sweden. TWITTER: @PlayMusic_Porch Facebook: Playmusicontheporchday Instagram: @playmusicontheporch
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Katrina Alexy and the ARTernity Leave by Cathi Milligan
The 10th Annual Lummis Day
The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles June 5-7, 2015
Highland Park resident Katrina Alexy is almost done with her ARTernity Leave. She’s taken a year off from teaching art to children at Pilgrim School over in the Mid Wilshire/Koreatown section of Los Angeles, and what she accomplished during her time off is awesome. Echo Park and their Farmer’s Market are the recipients of a mosaic created by Katrina for them. On June 27, 2015 they celebrated the unveiling of the mosaic titled, "The Healthy Food Mosaic" with Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, mariachis, and members of the community. I’ve been keeping track of the progress of this wonderful work of public art and heard the stories that Katrina would tell of meeting warm and friendly members of the Echo Park community. They would come by and admire her work and learn about the process. Sharing art and the process of making art is a very rewarding experience for everyone. Go to the Echo Park Farmers Market some Friday late afternoon and check out the mural and learn more about Katrina at her web site katrinaalexy.com.
Poet Mona Jean Cedar at the Southwest Museum
“Back to the Roots: A Tribute to Richard Duardo” at the Southwest Museum. Presented with the Arroyo Arts Collective. Artists: Devin Thor (front), Peter Hess, Diane Williams, Gwen Freeman, Suzanne Siegel + Kay Brown.
Pacific Opera Project at York Park
Artist Present Benefit for Local Animals Leanna Lin’s Wonderland of Eagle Rock and Supahcute are joining forces for a second benefit art show, "Wonderland Art For Animals." All net proceeds from this group art exhibition will be donated to the local North Central Animal Shelter. "Wonderland Art for Animals" is a cash and carry art show with all pieces priced at $100 and lower. The group exhibition will open with a reception at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, Saturday, July 18, 6-10 p.m. The show will run through August 23. "We are excited to raise funds for an organization that is such a vital resource for our community and its animals," says Leanna Lin. "The North Central Shelter is a high intake shelter operated by Los Angeles City Animal Services serving Northeast Los Angeles (and the surrounding areas). We believe it is important to support our local shelter, as it is often the last hope for thousands of L.A.’s dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and other downtrodden pets." The funds raised will go to the “Spay/Neuter Trust Fund,” which provides low/no cost spay and neutering services to pets in low-income households and funds the mobile spay/neuter clinics, as well as the “Star Program," which provides medical treatment to severely injured, abused and neglected animals that are rescued by LA Animal Services. Last year, a Doggie Wonderland Art Show raised over $4,500 for local rescue dogs and included over 100 pieces of artwork by artists around the world. It even resulted in Wonderland getting a new four-legged staff member, Indigo! "We’re hoping this year we will exceed this amount and make an even larger impact on the welfare of L.A.’s animals in need," says Lin. Leanna Lin's Wonderland, 5024 Eagle Rock Boulevard LeannaLinsWonderland.com www.facebook.com/events/990677804289168/
Casa 0101 at Mariachi Plaza Chalk drawing of Charles Lummis, York Park at Avenue 50
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Government Notes DRAMATIC INCREASE IN STATE FUNDS FOR ARTS California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new state budget in June that includes a dramatic increase in funding for arts. The 2015-16 state general fund support for the California Arts Council will be $8.3 million. Significantly, this amount becomes the new baseline for future negotiations over state arts funding, up from a difficult decade during which the arts often have received as little as $1 million for the entire state. O’FARRELL AND HUIZAR STAR IN L.A. RIVER DRAMA If you missed in at L.A. River Day at City Hall, you can still catch Season 2 of the “LA River Follies,” starring Councilmembers Mitch O’Farrell and José Huizar and featuring surprise appearances by a number of other familiar faces, on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQA-wX4Zh0c&feature=youtu.be Produced by Christine Peters of O’Farrell’s Council District 13 staff, the film honors movie classics filmed along the Los Angeles River. It includes a nail-biting chase scene (with Huizar at the wheel), but also serves to bring awareness of the role of water in L.A. life. IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH June was Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles. On June 26, the Los Angeles City Council, led by Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, recognized the many culinary contributions of immigrants to the cultural fabric of Los Angeles. Two Northeast Los Angeles business people were among the honorees at City Hall. Albert Sanchez of Chico’s Restaurant in Highland Park and Ron Ballesteros of L.A. Baking Company in Lincoln Heights were recognized by Councilmember Cedillo. DERBY DOLLS SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR L.A. Derby Dolls Co-Founder Rebecca “Demoliacious” Ninburg and President Shannon “Marsha Law” Bishop were in Sacramento in June, where they were honored as part of California Small Business Day 2015. The team was selected by Northeast L.A. Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez as the Small Business of the Year from Assembly District 51. California Small Business Day 2015 was hosted by Speaker Toni G. Atkins, Senate President Pro-Tem Kevin De Leon, and Assembly Minority Leader Kristen Olsen to celebrate the contributions of small businesses throughout California. The L.A. Derby Dolls are Southern California’s premiere, all-female, banked track roller derby league. Founded in 2003, league consists of 150 skaters and volunteers. In the spirit of giving back to those around them, the L.A. Derby Dolls have always been generous with their time in support of community organizations including the Human Rights Campaign, Children of the Night, Big Sunday, AIDS Project LA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the American Diabetes Association, and the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles. The L.A. Derby Dolls recently moved into their new home in the Northeast neighborhood of El Sereno. LATER HOURS ON COLORADO The Los Angeles City Council voted in June to extend permitted business hours on Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock, allowing for a nightlife featuring restaurants and retail. Under the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan, enacted in 1992, businesses had to close up by 9 p.m. That law was written with much volunteer support, but the provision pertaining to hours dealt with circumstances of a different time. There was a strong need then to stop a proliferation of dive bars. The re-worked provision supports a changed boulevard, which is now more of a destination for local families, pedestrians, and visitors to Eagle Rock. LARGE GRANT FOR PUBLIC ART IN L.A. Bloomberg Philanthropies has named Los Angeles one of four cities selected to receive $1 million in funding for public art projects. The City of Los Angeles, through its Cultural Affairs Department and the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, will commission 15 temporary art works, five of which will be large-scale, and related public programs that focus on water conservation and the natural environment. Many of the projects will be sited along the Los Angeles River, but others will be spread throughout the City on water-related sites. Collectively, the art works will serve as the centerpiece for the City’s inaugural Public Art Biennial. CHICANO TIME TRIP MURAL SAVED An iconic Lincoln Heights mural has been saved due to public outcry. “Chicano Time Trip,” painted in 1977 by East Los Streetscapers Wayne Healy and David Botello, was heavily tagged. Although the artwork has protective coating, applied during restoration in 2006, a mural still has to be cleaned before heavy tagging has a chance to bake on. As the City of Los Angeles owns the mural, it is the City’s sole right and responsibility to clean it. Time was of the essence, and nothing was happening. The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles put out an urgent call, and citizens began flooding the City’s 3-1-1 reportWayne Healy, David Botello, Chicano ing number. According to Mural Conservancy Director Isabel Rojas-Williams, the many callers actually crashed the system for a time. Time Trip, 1977 (detail) The mural was cleaned the next day. “Chicano Time Trip,” located at 2601 North Broadway, was created as a response to the U.S. Bicentennial and depicts hundreds of years of Chicano heritage. COUNTY GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS The Los Angeles County Arts Commission has announced its 2015-16 grant recipients. A number of Northeast L.A. artists will benefit. Among the grantees: Avenue 50 Studio will receive $21,500 in support of its new community space initiative and for staff salaries. Circle X Theatre Company will receive $25,000 toward administrative, production and artistic salaries. The Eagle Rock Cultural Association will receive $31,400 to support staff, exhibitions and concerts. Plaza de la Raza will receive $30,700 toward its 45th anniversary and annual Day of the Dead celebrations. BETTER, SAFER BUS SHELTERS On June 24, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Board of Public Works Vice President Monica Rodriguez, City Councilmember Joe Buscaino and other officials announced a plan for new city bus shelters that provide wi-fi for riders along with phone charging stations, real time bus arrival information, and LED lighting to increase safety. Two pilot shelters will be located downtown on North Spring Street. It was announced at the kick-off press conference that the modernization project, led by Rodriguez, will be piloted along the 15 “Great Streets” in the City. In Northeast Los Angeles, that would mean North Figueroa Street, between Avenue 50 and Avenue 60.
Cheech Marin Brings Major Art Collection to Eastside The art world owes a debt of gratitude to Cheech Marin. No one anywhere has done as much to promote Chicano Art. He has not only collected works by many of the greatest artists of our time; he has generously made these works available for public viewing. Ten years ago, Marin released a limited-edition portfolio series created by master printer Richard S. Duardo of Modern Multiples that launched with an exhibition at Plaza de la Raza followed by a national tour produced by Melissa Richardson Banks that continues today. The tour has returned to Lincoln Heights for a brief run in celebration of the completion of a decade. The show includes Duardo’s amazing large-scale prints and and 26 linocut portraits by Artemio Rodriguez of each featured artist. Many of the artists featured in the show have a history in Northeast Los Angeles--among them Carlos Almaraz, Chaz Bojorquez, David Botello, Margaret Garcia, Wayne Healy, Leo Limón, Frank Romero, and John Valadez. Plaza de la Raza 3540 Mission Road, Lincoln Heights www.plazadelaraza.org Through Saturday, July 11. Meanwhile, the Vincent Price Art Museum is presenting “Chicanitas: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection {size doesn’t matter}.” The show features 70 paintings by 28 artists, all of them on loan from Marin’s collection. Marin has stated that he was drawn to these paintings--averaging 16-inches square in size--as they are offer more personal statements than the political and social commentary often present in large-scale works. Artists with Northeast L.A. roots include Carlos Almaraz, Elsa Flores Almaraz, Margaret Garcia, Leo Limon, Frank Romero, Sonia Romero, Leigh Salgado and John Valadez. Vincent Price Art Museum East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez www.vincentpriceartmuseum.org Through August 1
Cheech Marin linocut portrait by Artemio Rodriguez at Plaza de la Raza
Cheech Marin came to prominence as half of the comedy duo, Cheech & Chong. He went on to co-star in “Nash Bridges” and has supplied voices for a number of animated films. In addition to his acting skills and his patronage of the arts, Marin is known, together with his wife, pianist Natasha Marin, for his support of social causes.
Cheech Marin (center) signing with artists John Valadez and Margaret Garcia at Plaza de la Raza
Art of Diane Gamboa, José Lozano, Leigh Salgado and Yolanda González from the Cheech Marin Collection, on view at the Vincent Price Art Museum
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NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night, July 11
L.A. Muralists: In Their Studios II
Some Highlights
Most venues are open 7-10 p.m. Several open earlier, a few stay open later. Check NELA Art Gallery Night on Facebook for a last minute complete listing of events.
Couturier Gallery on La Brea Avenue is presenting a major exhibit featuring Los Angeles muralists. The exhibit affords an opportunity to view works by established masters side-by-side with pieces by a new generation of painters. It also provides an opportunity to compare intimate in-studio work with the large public art pieces for which these artists are most noted. Featured artists are: Christina Angelina, David Botello, Pablo Cristi, Wayne Healy, Judithe Hernández, Alex “Defer” Kizu, Augustine Kofie, Lydiaemily, Kent Twitchell, John Valadez and Richard Wyatt. L.A. Muralists: In Their Studios II Couturier Gallery 166 North La Brea Avenue Through July 18 A portion of sales proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Mural Conservancy CouturierGallery.com Christina Angelina, David Botello
There is an incredible array of options across Northeast Los Angeles this Gallery Night. The Eagle Rock contingent has created an entire block party in honor of the evening. O & M leather will host Anker Frankoni, author of the new art-rich novel, "Mexican Eskimo." O & M will have a pop-up featuring clothing designer Echo + Air. The art of O M Morales will also be on display. Double O Salon will feature live music with Guen and Gary's twisted up cover tunes followed by "The Greg and Chris Show" duet. Pop Secret will feature art works from around the world. The gallery also serves as the headquarters for the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. Owl Talk is turning 21 year old and will celebrate with an open house. Swork will be hosting live music on the back patio. Tacos El Mago De Culiacan Sinaloa will be parked on the street. Also on Eagle Rock Boulevard, Good Eye Gallery will present "Hang Ten," a summer group show featuring works by Neal Breton, Bret Brown, Andrew Holder, Nick Zegal and Burl Vreeland.
John Valadez, Isabel Rojas-Williams (Los Angeles Mural Conservancy), Wayne Healy, David Botello, Judithe Hernández, Darrel Couturier (Couturier Gallery), Angelina Christina
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León will be visiting Avenue 50 Studio at 8 p.m. in conjunction with the current exhibit featuring the Sixth Street Bridge. The Senator will also give a short update on the recent increase in state funding for the arts. At Avenue 50 Studio: Renown Chicano artist Roberto Gutierrez' latest series is an abstract deconstruction of a major architectural artery connecting the East LA region to Central City (DTLA), the 83 year old 6th Street bridge (which is scheduled for demolition). Punk Meets Art, as Louis Jacinto exhibits his punk rock photography. I Be 22ft 9in, a group show, will feature Daniel Gibson, Jennifer Gutierrez-Morgan, Michael Hernandez and Humberto Howard. Also part of the Avenue 50 Studio complex: the Pola Lopez Annex features works by Pola Lopez and guest artists, and Casa Marengo features Val Echavarria and guest artist Jessica Rath. Highland Park artist Joe Bravo will be featured at the satellite gallery up the street at MAN Insurance. Cactus Gallery in Frogtown will presenting a solo show, "The Story of My Divorce," subtitled,"Works and Words (and some other Los Angeles related things)," by Andrea Monroe. The evening will include a moving presentation of painting and poetry, read by the artist and special guests, delving into the strength and insight gained as one woman emerges from what once was, to the possibility of what will be. (6-9 p.m.) Last month, the Teen Angel tribute at Mi Vida became a celebration up and down the length of York Boulevard. There's no telling what will happen this month as the gallery salutes another icon with the "Frida Love Art Show." There will be art by Gladis Alejandre, a live Folklorico performance, and a Frida Kahlo contest. Also on York, Align Gallery will present "Frequency," a solo exhibition show by Gabriel Benavidez, with live art by Joseph "Nuke" Montalvo. co-lab will produce a one-night only unique pop-up experience, "Living Through Shapes," featuring NDSLA fine art vintage wear. House of Intuition will feature the Art of Tara Logsdon from PHX of Bearmy. Dr.Tara Logsdon rescues discarded teddy bears that are in grave need of physical and psychological repair from thrift stores. Once they re-enter the world it is their mission to combat mass production and consumption and bring awareness to the desertion of living and inanimate things.
David Botello and Wayne Healy with the art of Wayne
A little west, Redgate Recorders will host the release of pen and ink illustrations by STUCK 731. There will be performances by Mid-Air with Green Leaf silk screen company. Bring your own shirts to be printed by STUCK art on site. Just to the east on York, the Haggus Society will bust the myth that cutting edge art is created only by young artists with "Edges and Curves," a group show featuring works by 25 dynamic artists. It's Art and Cookies at Future Studio, with a show and sale in support of the North East Wellness Center's Positive Visions arts program. Also on Figueroa, visit Book Show and Madame Pamita's Parlour of Wonders for "Pamita and Jen's Birthday Spectacular." These Cancerians promise food, fun and entertainment, and they're hinting at a baby gorilla. Bob Taylor Properties is holding over its exhibit of mosaic paintings in beads, glass and tile and sculptures by Rafael Matias. Also on exhibit, the art of Jessica Ayala and Miriam Jackson and handmade jewelry by Lilian Mercado. The Carlos Guitarlos Trio will deliver Blues, R+B, Americana and Rockin' Roots. There will also be live music at The Market on Avenue 50 with Plasmic and Ghost Noise. The music starts at 6 p.m.
Another utility box in Council District 14 by artist Haven Lin-Kirk, Eagle Rock
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July 11, 2015 - 7pm - 10pm
(Individual Gallery Hours May Vary. CHECK Gallery web sites for individual information. Just because a gallery is listed does not mean it’s open this month)
42. Eklectomania 6152 York Blvd. facebook.com/EklectoMania
On the Second Saturday of every month galleries, businesses, and artists in Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Cypress Park, Elysian Valley, and Lincoln Heightsopen their doors a little later in the evening and welcome visitors. Use this map for locations of art and eateries, grab someone you love, get some dinner, and enjoy some art. Friend NELA Art Gallery Night on Facebook for the updated last minute list.
1. Avenue 50 Studio 131 No. Avenue 50 323. 258.1435 avenue50studio.org
21. The Market 1203 Avenue 50 www.themarkethp.com
2. Bike Oven/Flying Pigeon 3706 No Figueroa
22. Keystone Art Gallery 2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
45. The Slow Down Gallery @ Random Gallery 200 N. Ave 64
3. Namaste Highland Park 5118 York Blvd. www.namastehighlandpark.com
23. Cactus Gallery @ Treeline Woodworks 3001 N. Coolidge Ave
46. Curve Line 1577 Colorado Blvd.
4. Offbeat 6316 York Blvd www.offbeatbar.com
24. The York 5018 York Blvd.
47. The Glass Studio 5668 York Blvd. www.theglassstudio.net
25. Ball Clay Studio 4851 York Blvd. ballclaystudio.com
48. Rock Rose Gallery 4108 N. Figueroa St. 323.635.9125
26. Handcraft and Hart Hair 4733 Eagle Rock Blvd. handcraftandhart.com
49. All Star Lanes 4459 N Eagle Rock Blvd. 323.254.2579
5. Council District Office #1 Gil Cedillo 5577 N. Figueroa St. 6. Future Studio 5558 N Figueroa St. 323 254-4565 futurestudiogallery.com 7. Slow Culture 5906 N Figueroa St. 8. Meridian 5007 1/2 York Blvd. meridianstorela.com 9. Vapegoat 5054 York Blvd. 323.963.VAPE
27. Antenna Studio 1617 Colorado Blvd. antennastudioart.com 28. The Greyhound Highland Park Independant Film Festival 570 N. Figueroa St. 29. Urchin 5006 1/2 York Blvd.
44. The New Seed Ave 34 & Verdugo
54. Rosie Bunny Bean 1309 N. Ave 51 rosiebunnybean.com
32. Vapeology 3714 N. Figueroa St. 323.222.0744
55. co-Lab Gallery 5319 York Blvd. www.co-Lab.com
33. Pop-Hop 5002 York Blvd. www.thepophop.com
56. The luxelust life Vintage Furniture 6095 York Blvd
13. Mi Vida 5159 York Blvd.
34. Social Studies 5028.5 York Blvd.
14. deb3321 3321 Pasadena Ave.
35. Nomad Art Compound 1993 Blake Ave.
57. Bob Taylor Properties 5526 N. Figueroa St. 323-257-1080
15. Antigua Coffee House 3400 N. Figueroa St. www.antiguacoffeehouse.com
36. Leanna Lin’s Wonderland 5204 Eagle Rock Blvd. www.leannalinswonderland.com
16. Align Gallery 5045 York Blvd. www.aligngallery.com
37. Good Eye Gallery 4538 N. Eagle Rock Blvd. www.goodeyegallery.com
17. New Stone Age Mosaics 1754 Colorado Blvd.
38. Highland Cafe 5010 York Blvd. 323.259.1000
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39. CucuArt Gallery 4704-06 Eagle Rocl Blvd. 323.202.0672 40. Vintage Tattoo Art Parlor 5115 York Blvd. 41. Eagle Rock Hub of Arts and Culture 2012 Colorado Blvd. www.joseveraantiques.com
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12. Matters of Space 5005 York Blvd www.mattersifspace.com 323.743.3267
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11. Shopclass 5215 York Blvd. 323.258.2500 shopclassla.com
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30. Sawhorse 5110 York Blvd.
10. Bearded Beagle 5926 N. Figueroa St.
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Alberto Miyares at Align Gallery
Sammy Ruiz at A Tribute to 90s Cartoons at All Star Lanes
Leigh Adams at Avenue 50 Studio
Jordan Daines at co-LAb gallery
Steve Woodruff at Avenue 50 Studio Gabriela Zapata, Seventh Annual Bird Show, Cactus Gallery
Eric Almaza, “Painting Chicano,” Avenue 50 Studio (detail) On York Boulevard, Mi Vida’s tribute to Teen Angel
Jaguar by MAJA, paintings by Pola Lopez, at Avenue 50 Studio Pola Lopez Annex
“Troubled Water,” California Lawyers For The Arts and The Los de Abajo Printmaking Collective join forces to present a water-themed exhibition hosted by Avenue 50 Gallery.
Susan Salonisen at EklectoMania On York Boulevard, Mi Vida’s tribute to Teen Angel
Namaste Highland Park Yoga Studio | Art Gallery | Tea Shop www.namastehighlandpark.com
Vinyasa Flow| Power Lunch | Candlelight Flow | Prenatal Kids Yoga | Yoga Sculpt | Mixed Level Flow
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say summer, squash blossom
Hellooo NELA Families! It’s me Traci Green from The Green Bean Kid Shop! Sum Sum Summer time, Summertime, Summertime is Here!! JULYs’ got Good Happenings 7 days of the week. Mondays 3-4pm Spanish Immersion Class for K-2 Drop in $6 July 6-27 Green Bean Patio thegreenbeangoods.com Each hour class focuses on animals, colors etc. thru Songs, Puppets, crafts, Stories Mondays 5:30-9:30pm FREE Odd Market at All Star Lanes 4459 Eagle Rock Blvd Theoddmarket.com Music, Bowling, Vendors, Food Trucks Tuesdays 10:15am(Summer schedule) FamilySong 0-5yrs FREE Kids/$8 per adult The Green Bean thegreenbeangoods.com World Music song circle for families since 2006 Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am Storytime FREE with Teacher ART! The Green Bean thegreenbeangoods.com Pre-school teach shares stories, songs & art from the heart Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am $1 Family Movies Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd regalcinemas/summermovieexpress.com Annie, Paddington, The Lego Movie and Sponge Bob The Movie and more Thursdays 10:30-11am Storytime! FREE The Green Bean 5060 Eagle Rock Blvd thegreenbeangoods.com Join Ms. Jeannette for puppets, stories & songs Spanish/ English Thurs-Sat til Aug 22 10am Chicken Little Shop of Horrors Show $7/10 Oxy College Hillside Theater 1600 Campus Rd. oxy.edu/theater/childrens-theater/ performances Oxy Childrens Theater 20th Yr. *A MUST!!! Promise me you’ll go!! Thursday-Sunday thru Aug 7pm Shakespeare at the Old Zoo Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr www.iscla.org Pre-show, bring a picnic, blanket, low chairs. See You Like It or Romeo and Juliet! Whoo! Saturdays 10am-4pm Explore the Southwest Museum FREE 234 Museum Drive, Mt Washington savesouthwestmuseum.com Explore this 100 year old museum & enjoy the beautiful view July 5 11am Union Station Family Tour 5yrs+ $5 Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St laconservancy.org/tours* Take home Kids’ Guide to Union Station. *Lots of other interesting walking tours offered July 7-28 11am Family Line Dancing Griffith Park, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way Learn simple line dances in Heritage Court before or after you tour the museum! July 16 3pm Cloth Diaper Class by The Cloth Menagerie FREE The Green Bean Back Patio thegreenbeangoods.com 3rd Thurs of every month Find out the how, what, wear, washing of cloth diapers July 18 10-1pm Learn to Tie-Dye & build Plant Terrariums Patio Party! The Green Bean thegreenbeangoods.com Expert Dye artist Elizabeth leads $5 to dye your own or $10 for new shirt $10 take em’Terrariums July 19 5pm-8pm 5th Annual Summer Soda Party $5-12 5702 York Blvd savesouthwestmuseum.com Benefit for Southwest Museum Music/Entertainment
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July 29 3pm The Hollow Trees Live at Eagle Rock Library FREE ER Library 5027 Caspar Ave. Wed events thru Jul 29 Upbeat Americana, bluegrass, Folk music for families! July 30 11am Kids Silly Puppet Show FREE Eagle Rock Plaza 2700 Colorado Blvdmykidsclub.net
Nothing says “summer” like fresh squash blossoms, well except for maybe fresh vine tomatoes, or figs fresh off the tree...um...you get my point..don’t you? I picked up some beautiful ones the other day at the Farmer’s Market. Admittedly, it was pretty hard not to reach for the enchilada cheese when I was dreaming about what to stuff these with. It took a few passes by the cheese aisle, but I managed. And so these delicious, healthy-ish little vegan guys were born. zucchini blossoms stuffed with macadamia ricotta 1 dozen or more fresh zucchini blossoms 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked in water for an hour Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp. sea salt 1/4 cup water Healthy cooking oil 1 cup almond milk 1 cup potato starch (or corn starch) More salt for a little seasoning Sauce of choice (optional) First make the cheese. Drain the nuts and place them in a food processor, along with the lemon, salt, and water. Blend for several minutes until it takes on the consistency of ricotta cheese. You may need to stop and scrape the sides of the processor bowl, or even add a little more water. It should be firm and not runny, like a sticky ricotta. Remove the baby zucchini from the bottoms of the blossoms, gently open the blossoms, and remove the stamen from the inside. Open each blossom carefully, and insert some of the nut cheese using a very small spoon or the end of a butter knife. The blossom petals will be pretty forgiving as you gently fold them around the cheese and gather them at the top. The more fresh and “loose” the blossom, the easier it is to make a beautiful stuffed one. Repeat until all the blossoms are stuffed. Heat some cooking oil in a sauté pan, enough to coat the bottom a little. Dip each blossom in the almond milk, then roll very gently in the potato starch, shaking off any loose starch. Pan fry the blossoms in the hot oil, turning as they crisp. The potato starch won’t really turn brown; it just turns a crisp off white color. Repeat with all the blossoms until they are all done. Serve in a basket, or over a dipping sauce, as pictured. Enjoy quickly while they are hot and crisp, but don’t burn yourself. I served them with a roasted pepper puree, but salsa verde, mole, or even pesto also work great.
Classes in NELA
Besides being a haven for artists and creative types, Northeast Los Angeles is the home of a fine array of arts classes, especially the industrial arts, but not limited to them. Below is a list of some of the businesses in the area that have classes. Do check with the facility to verify times and prices of their classes. As we find more places we will bring that information to all of you. Adam’s Forge 2640 N. San Fernando Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90065 Adamsforge.org You may email Nancy with questions at blacksmithclasses@gmail.com Discovery Days 2nd Sunday 9-1pm $60 Discovery Nights 2nd Thursday Night $60 Open Forge Every Tuesday from 7-10 pm, Once a month 2nd Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm, Every 2 months on the 2nd Sat. 1 pm – 5 pm, Every 2 months on the 4th Sat. 1 pm – 5 pm $40 Hot Forging series of 4 classes $80 per session CBA Level 1 Series New Series starts in July18 First Sunday $80 Instructor Workshop Second Saturday of the Month $50 9 am - 3pm Forging for Woodworkers First Friday and Saturday of the Month $220 7 pm - 10 pm The Glass Studio 5668 York Blvd. 323.387.9705 www.theglassstudio.net Jewelry Tuesdays July 7,14,21,28 11-1 $250 Fused Glass Wednesdays July 8,15,22,29 11-1 $250 Fused Pendants July 10 6-8pm $40 Beginning Glass Bead Making July 11-12 11-4pm $250 Glass Blowing July 11 11-4pm space is limited Glass Blowing July 12 11-4pm space is limited Wire Rings July 17 6-9pm $75 Glass Blowing July 18 11-4pm space is limited Glass Blowing July 19 11-4pm space is limited Intro to Kiln Forming July 18-19 12-4 $250 Macrame Belt July 24 6-9pm $75 Vitrigraph Plate July 25 12-4pm $200 Make Glass Art July 26 12-4pm $150 Glass Blowing July 25 11-4pm space is limited Glass Blowing July 26 11-4pm space is limited
INTRO MIG: One Day Welding Sundays, 10am - 4pm Wednesdays, 10am - 4pm $180 INTRO to TIG Friday 7/10 or 7/24 4-10pm $235 MIG, TIG, Oxy Taster Class Friday Night, 7/17 7-10pm $80 Advanced MIG # Mondays starting 7/20 7-10pm $210 Steel Stools: Tube Bending July 23 & 30 7-10pm $180 Wood & Metal: Hair Pin Stool Sat-Sun 7/30-31 9am - noon $275 Sign up for thru Community Woodshop 6 week classes are also available. To register for all classes, and for more information, please visit moltenmetalworks.net Toros Pottery 4962 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 323.344.8330 Mon. 11:30am-2:30pm Adult Class Mon. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Class Tues. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Class Tues. 4:30pm-6:00pm Kids Class Wed. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Class Thurs. 6:00pm-9:30pm Adults Only Fri. 11:30am-9:30pm Adults Only Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Kids and Parent Mandatory fee of $15 for tool use (not including brushes and trimming tools). Space 1506 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030 626.441.47788 spaceartcenter.com Birthday Parties and Spring Camp available Tinker Studio Week #3 Ages 5 - 10 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. July 7 & 9 Fee: $50.00
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Fantasy Land - Camp Wk #1 Ages 6 - 11 July 20 - 24, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $350.00 Modern Designer - Camp Week #2 Ages 6 - 11 July 27 - July 31, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $350.00 Check the schedule for upcoming kids art classes! Rock Rose Gallery 4108 N. Figueroa Street Highland Park, CA 90065 323.635.9126 rockrosegallery.com Check with the gallery for more class information.
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O&M Leather 5048 Eagle Rock Blvd. 323-274-4640 www.ommleather.com Metal Stamping Jewelry Classes Ages 7 & up $100 Basic Leather Working Classes Leather 1 - Leather Basics $200 Leather 2 - Cutting and Skiving $200 Leather 3 - Hand Stiching $200 Leather 4 - Color, Finishes, and Leather $200 For information about scheduling call their store at (323)274-4640 or email them at ommeather@gmail.com 18
Molten Metal Works 2558 N. San Fernando Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90065 moltenmetalworks.net
ARTIST MARKET during NELA Art Tour 6-10pm LIFE DRAWING with Jeanie Frias Instructed Figure Drawing (beginners welcome) Nude model, closed doors, reservations required. Must be 18 years or older to attend. Bring your own drawing and painting materials. GUITAR for beginners (en Espanol) $40 for series. Reservation required.
Community Woodshop 2558 N. San Fernando Rd. Los Angeles CA 90065 626.755.4202 www.community woodshopla.com These guys offer a wonderful selection of classes from beginner to advanced, membership, and private lessons. Please check their web site for more information and a list of classes. New Stone Age Mosaic Studio 1754 Colorado Blvd Eagle Rock They offer mosaic classes on Mondays and Tuesday. All classes are on going and open to all skill levels.We also do mosaic birthday parties. Call Mary at (323) 547-2021 for more information. Little Knittery 3195 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039 thelittleknittery@gmail.com Beginning Crochet Saturdays 3:30-5:30 Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 Beginning Knitting Sundays 3:30-5:30 Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 Check schedule for new macramé classes Ball Clay 4851 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042 310.954.1454 ballclaystudio.com Intermediate Ceramics Pottery Class 6 class sessions Check web site for start date $240 Deb3321 3321 Pasadena Ave. Los Angeles, CA email: deb3321@gmail.com Uninstructed Figure Drawing Saturdays 11:00am - 3:00pm $5.00/hr Strictly Charcoal 11am - 1pm First two Saturdays of every month. Christine Haenen Artists Crit Saturdays Starting at 3:30 $5/session Crit with Karen Stained Glass Supplies 2104 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 323.254.4361 Stained Glass Class Tues. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30 Wed. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30 Thurs. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30 Sat. 9-12 $95 - 8 weeks Tools - $45 - $125 Materials - $45 - $100 Classes are ongoing
DECLAMACION (Recitation en Espanol) with Anna Garcia Emphasizes the use of voice and subtlety of gesture. $30 for series Reservation required. CROCHET, beginners/intermediate. Thursdays, Supplies and crochet needles available for use and purchase. Reservation required. 19
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Healthy Backs Yoga
-Living in Harmony with Nature
Reflections of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School Written By: Baha Danesh www.WeChooseArt.com
Written by Shoshana Stolove Yoga teacher / Designer / Creative Lady
On Sunday, May 24th students of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School teamed up with the Brewery Artwalk Association and hosted their first art show inside the I-5 Gallery titled "Reflections." The day was filled with smiles and unforgettable portraits, paintings, and comical illustrations that were created in Victoria Sebanz’s "Introduction to Drawing class".
Remembering in each moment to invite the divine into our lives is an ongoing process. It can be easy to forget that there is this underlying infinite energy that animates us. I often get lost in the trance of separation. As I’m reading Tosha Silver’s Change me Prayers, the hidden power of spiritual surrender, I realize how much I crave to feel in partnership with something larger than myself. Life is very lonely without this deeper connection. We wouldn’t be alive without this force and yet it’s so easy to move through life feeling like we’re just these physical bodies, when it’s what’s inside that matters.
The exhibit showcased the artwork of 50 different High School students who had never exhibited art in a high caliber art gallery. The show revealed not only how the students have developed their artistic skills and personal expression in one year, but also presented how technique grows through patience and practice. The I-5 Gallery is home to the Brewery Artwalk Association and boosts a popular reputation that meets the standards of the professional art world. They teamed up with Ms.Sebanz and connected with the students of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School to help with the offset cost of exhibiting emerging artists in a gallery.
Taking a break from mind chatter is one great way to open to something greater. That’s the power of meditation. I can feel it right now: that peace, that wonder, that knowing how little I know, when I open to the mystery. It’s about connecting, taking the moments to plug in to nature, to love, to silence, to what’s inside. Yoga is all about making this connection a part of every breath we take. That’s always been my draw to the practice. To be at one with the divine, to be lived through, to be a channel, and to be of service in the way we’re each meant to. Yoga is a practice to overcome our sense of separateness and to know ourselves as one with all that is. It relates beautifully to the health of the spine. I am learning that when we are in harmony with gravity we build strength and have more ease and freedom in our backs. When we are fighting gravity we create tension, pain and weakness. This makes so much sense. When we live in harmony with our true nature and trust that we are supported and being led, we can ease up our control and effort and act in partnership with life. When we act out of ego and separateness, we’re closed off from the flow and feel like we need to do it all on our own and put forth a lot of effort. We feel that we, alone, need to hold ourselves up. Being able to lean back into spirit’s arms, into a deep knowing that we are held and cared for, can help bring us back into harmony with our backs and our spirits. We are loved by the mystery that created us, we’re not forgotten, we are all part of that love.
Ms. Sebanz is a life-long advocate for the Arts. She has taught dance and visual art for LAUSD for over 25 years. She also has helped design two LAUSD school curriculums and has implemented the interdisciplinary Arts Wheel used for both students and teachers. She is long time member and resident of the Brewery Artist colony and is constantly creating ways to bridge community, mentors, institutions and artists of any age and to promote dialogue, technique, exposure and inspiration through the arts. Instructors like Ms. Sebanz have inspired numerous students to learn tolerance and value the understanding of others through artistic educational programs. Many students have discovered their talents and interests through the arts and understand how powerful art can be. Because of Ms. Sebanz’s tireless efforts her students know that art holds a wondrous ability to give us joy, allows us to understand tragedy, and makes the written word come alive.
Each moment we can learn how to live in harmony and in partnership with nature and trust that nature to be our guide. The universe knows what it’s doing and has our backs. We get to relax, surrender, and receive, and as Tosha says, “let the divine take the lead”. Come align our spines and spirits! Namaste Highland Park shoshanastolove.com
President Barack Obama in Highland Park Comedian Marc Maron recently hosted President Obama in his Highland Park garage for a taping of an episode of “WTF?,” Maron’s popular podcast. Garvanza resident Charles E. Miller took this photo as the presidential motorcade arrived at Maron’s house.
Some of the art Ms Sebanz and her students at the Brewery’s I-5 Gallery
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R.I.P. Bizzy An intoxicated speeding driver hit and killed “Bizzy,” a bicyclist on North Figueroa Street near Marmion Way at 3 a.m. June 26. Ghost Bike and local Fig4All activists and family and friends of the deceased then held an evening march and vigil. The event honored Bizzy. It also served to draw attention to the need for improvements to protect bicyclists and all who commute on and live near the busy corridor.
THE GOOD SIZZLER By Jen Hitchcock
We were broke and on the bus to Century City, heading to another random job. It was all a part of our endless quest to not participate in any kind of steady work. One-off gigs suited our lifestyle. This one was a focus group testing new soda flavors. “How much does it pay?” I asked, thinking mostly about the cover charge for a show I wanted to go see and less so about rent being due next week. “Twenty-five bucks I think,” she answered. Yes! Twenty-five dollars! Twilight was falling as we got off the bus at the Avenue of the Stars. We walked up the long wide street and into the island of skyscrapers. The street was serene; the workday had ended for most people. “This doesn’t feel like LA,” I said looking up around me. She agreed and then pointed to the building across the street. “Thar she blows!” We ignored the “Don’t Walk” sign and ran across the street. Tiny rebellions. The lobby of the building was cold and quiet except for an unseen woman’s heels click-clacking on the marble floors, and the rustling of the security guard’s newspaper. We got on the elevator and pressed the button to go to the 25th floor. “What if there is an earthquake,” I pondered. “We’ll die.” She said calmly. Handwritten signs guided us down a long hallway with dim florescent lighting and thickly padded carpeting. It felt like we were underground.
Mikal Cronin Summer is upon us and the new releases have been piling up for months. There are so many records I could write about, but I'm choosing Mikal Cronin's latest long-player because a) it's a great guitar pop record, b) it's been getting unfairly luke-warm reviews elsewhere, c) Mikal is a rad dude and deserves even more praise than I'm about to lay on him here in this humble, albeit somewhat biased review. Somebody's gotta stand up for what's right. Anyhow, for those of you already familiar, Mikal's latest LP "MCIII" is a natural progression beyond his first two records, including, but not limited to: catchy hooks, groovy riffs, beautiful melodies, and ripping leads. For those unfamiliar, Mikal's a pop music prodigy with underground pedigree and his songwriting and arrangement are and have always been pretty impeccable. You should totally check out his back catalog too! The only thing not to like here would be the vibe he's laying down, if you're not into this kind of music. I, for one, am into this record, even though I generally don't listen to modern music this poppy. It's just that well done. This is a gateway record for those on both sides of the aisle. Permanent Records - LA 5116 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042 Ph./Fx. - (323)739-6141 Sign up for our weekly email update at: permanentrecordsla.com
“Ugh. Claustrophobic,” she shivered. “Imagine coming here every day?” I replied. The signs led us to a door that opened up to a giant windowless room. Along the walls there were cubicles, and in the middle, rows of long tables with tiny paper cups lined up in front of soda cans wrapped in brown paper. “Our destiny,” I whispered into her ear. She answered by burping loudly in mine. “Sorry. Just clearing some space in there,” she said pointing to her stomach. After five hours of tasting soda, filling out surveys, sitting in two way mirrored rooms and watching commercials, we were high on sugar and starving. “Let’s go get our Twenty-five bucks! We can go to the GOOD Sizzler tonight!” she said smiling big as we both pushed in our chairs. We had dubbed the Sizzler on Highland Ave as the good one. Being newer, it felt more posh then the other Sizzlers. In line with all the others, we slowly made our way to the folding table where they handed out envelopes and checked our names off a sheet of paper. We bounded out the door and ran out down the hall to the elevator. I ripped open my envelope as the elevator doors closed and stared in disbelief at what was in my hand. “What? WHAT??” she yelled when she saw my face. I held up a ten-dollar gift certificate to Ralphs and about twenty-five dollars worth of coupons for any Pepsi product on the shelves. “Ah HA! It was Pepsi’s stuff we were testing!” she declared, trying to make light of the situation. “WHY did you think we were getting paid in cash,” I yelled shaking the coupons in her face. “I don’t know,” she shrunk, “The ad said something something something worth twenty-five dollars.” I sighed loudly. We rode the elevator twenty-five floors, silent, sulking. She turned to me as we walked through the elevator doors and broke the silence. “Did you see the huge greasy haired guy sitting across from us with the cat tee-shirt and Darth Vader belt buckle?” The disappointment was already starting to dissipate. I looked at her deadpan. “What would you do if that was you?” I asked. “What would YOU do if that was me?” She retorted. “Would you still be my friend?” “I don’t know. What would you do if I had a patchy baby bird head of hair and kept randomly screaming out BALLS for no reason?” She looked at me deadpan. “I’d marry you.” Outside our laughter echoed and bounced around the island of skyscrapers. Our empty pockets were a distant memory because we were in this together and we were in love, whether we knew it or not. “Let’s rip up Century City tonight” she said, running up to one of the building signs and thumping it with a series of half-assed karate kicks. Then I saw her freeze mid-kick, look at the ground and pick something up. She stared at what was in her hand. “A twenty dollar bill!!! Just there!! On the ground, ” she whisper shouted as she ran up to me waving it. “What?? Really?” I whisper screeched back, giddy. She smiled big, turned her face to the sky, opened her arms wide and embraced our night. I did the same. Jen Hitchcock owns Book Show, a bookshop in Highland Park. 5503 N. Figueroa St, Highland Park 90042
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Popular Mural Ends Its Days
Tyco on the hifi
A popular local mural has come to the end of its days. “Haramokngna A Place Where People Gather,” was dedicated November 21, 2010, across North Figueroa Street from Sycamore Grove Park, during the Arroyo Arts Collective Discovery Tour. Painted on canvas, it was only meant to be temporary. But an unknown guardian angel cared for it and cleaned it, and it survived far longer than anticipated. In the end, it succumbed to graffiti and to the ravages of weather on fabric. The mural depicted the many ways in which Highland Park has been a gathering spot--from Tongva settlement to a birthday party in the park. The creation of the mural was a collaborative effort between professional artists and high school students. Students from Franklin High School and Academia Avance spent 15 months on the mural under the guidance of artists Pola Lopez and Heriberto Luna. Its creation was spearheaded by LA Commons in partnership locally with Avenue 50 Studio. It was hung at the GlenMary Archway, which leads up to the home of Mrs. Lupe Handy. At the 2010 dedication, student artist Heather Fuentes expressed the hope that the mural would serve the continuation of Highland Park’s role as a place where people gather.
A mix of old and new rotating on the hi-fi these days.
Death - III
Ratatat - Cream On Chrome
Then and Now The invention of the "Cadillac" urethane skateboard wheel in 1973 revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. The wheels were brought to NELA by a few early skaters including Dave Tourjé who would visit his Aunt's house in Newport Beach - one of the earliest retail outlets for "Caddys" being in Newport at Hanifin Surfboards. The invention of the new wheels coupled with the steep and freshly paved asphalt streets around Highland Park and Mount Washington, inspired a generation of hardcore NELA skaters including Steve Guzman, Elliot Mills, Stacey Muraine, Alex San Juan, Tourjé and others, to later take to the empty swimming pools of the mid '70s, pushing NELA skateboarding to a very high level.
Roisin Murphy - Hairless Toys
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My Superhero Origin
by Florence the Dog as told to Jeremy Kaplan READ Books Crossroads... “What a handsome boy!” said the lady voice. “Would you like me to pet you?” I turned toward the open door and sniffed at this new biped. She was not the same biped that had been driving me around in this car, the genial parole officer that had released me from prison earlier in the day. That biped was also a lady, but unlike this knucklehead, she was aware that I too am 100% woman. This knucklehead, smelling of cheap cheeseburgers, reached across the backseat and patted me gauchely upon my skull. I sat at a crossroads in my life: Do I remain in the backseat of this claustrophobic car being treated like the head-slapped butt of a Benny Hill joke, or do I dash around the knuckleheaded headpatter and make for the streets? I closed my eyes and envisioned an endless array of pee-stained lampposts. When I opened my eyes, the car-infested street was on my right, storefronts flashed on my left, and the smell of urinal lampposts lay ahead. Peering back from whence I fled, I espied my kind parole officer shoulder shrugging in the direction of my clueless liberator. I'm a Number, Not a Name... Kids, I had once been a juvenile delinquent. My recalcitrant ways had landed me in the pokey the previous week, where I had shared a stinky cage with two half-witted chihuahuas. My crime? Curiosity! I yearned for freedom, man. If a domestic portal was left open, I passed through it. So one day I had come across an open window in my former biped's kitchen and decided to release myself on my own recognizance from that prohibitive domicile. And what was the official charge thrust upon my martyred mane when the local gendarme booked me at the South Central Doggie Penitentiary later that day? I peed on the wrong porch. Perhaps I barked at the wrong government stooge. It matters not. Listen, I was running 20mph down a dead end street and Johnny Law was just itching for a reason to remove me from decent society. Word around the pen was that, if no one spoke up for me in the next few days, I was slated for the gas chamber, which is the fate society reserves for a rebel dog. This is when the lady biped came sniffing around with her two half-grown male interns. I initially figured them for screws, and I pondered whether I'd be needing the shiv I kept hidden in my dark fur. Thankfully this proved unnecessary when the benign two-legged triumvirate escorted me out of the facility. They were obviously parole officers, so surely I was on probation. Halfway House... Upon entering what I presumed to be my next domicile, I smelled a cat. I found the little squirt in a room off the hallway, sleeping on a bed. He was black and had two, maybe three eyes. I jumped onto the bed. The cat woke up and promptly ceded the territory. I regally squatted and peed all over my new pillows. The bed legally belonged to me. The lady parole officer stood in the doorway wearing a sad face that implied somebody had just violated the terms of her probation. “Bad girl,” she said. Yeah I am. So send me back to the gas chamber if yuh can't take it. We got a runner... Naturally, when the probation officer and her diminutive lackeys parked the car, I expected to be led back toward the SCD Pen and my imminent necrosis. They exited the car without me. When I looked out the window, I saw a swarm of biped junkies loitering about an unfamiliar Foster’s Freeze parking lot. The door behind me soon opened again and the car was filled with the essence of cheeseburger. The knuckle-head thumped my head; I ran. The effluvium of burgers & fried chicken swept past as did the myriad automobiles deviating from their customary paths. They honked at me as if to say: “Hello beautiful pooch of the family Canidae! Welcome to your new neighborhood! May you run free and reckless!” The greasy odors of American cooking were soon supplanted by the Pinoy essences of vinegar & fish sauce, and I became aware of a biped riding a bicycle in my territory. When I slowed my gait, intending to pee on the interloper's shoes, he seized me by the chain that was still, until then unbeknownst to me, attached to my collar. Bipeds and their damn fancy-pants thumbs! The show-off, smelling pleasantly of carnitas, utilized one of those thumbs to grip my chain, the other to balance his bike. The probation officer's car pulled up alongside and I was spirited back into the bosom of the machine. Home... Upon entering my next domicile, the building across the street from the Foster's Freeze where we had initially parked, I was tackled by the two little lackeys who smothered me with hugs and kisses. “We thought we'd lost you forever,” cried the shorter one. “Or that you got crushed beneath the wheels of a huge truck and flattened like a pancake.” “Good girl,” cooed the slightly larger. “You're the best damn dog in the world.” Huh? I am? Peering through the interstices of the bipeds' entangling arms, I saw shelves of books stretching to the ceiling and across the length of the room. Right on. I love literature! Maybe I'll read them all. The door opened behind me, and I smelled a tall biped wearing a fedora on his chicken mcnugget-shaped skull. He sat on a couch situated to the left of the entrance. The other bipeds frantically jibber-jabbered about the events of the day. They told him that I was by far the best dog in the whole penitentiary, and that I apparently enjoyed a good run. But they did not know my name. I nudged the tall biped to the far end of the couch in order to annex the cushy area where he had been sprawled. If he proved foolish enough to attempt reclamation of the cushy spot, we would indubitably partake in a peeing contest. Instead, he sat placidly on his rim and squinted at me. “She likes to run, eh? How's about we call her Florence then? Flo-Jo. Like Florence Joyner-Kersee.” Suit yourself, stretch. Reposing on that spongy couch, I couldn't imagine ever wanting to run again.
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