LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: “3 Billion & Counting” LA Premiere, Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams’ HP article, WEHO Book Fair, new Haile Germina film, Feast of San Gennaro, free acupuncture, Norwegian & Latino festivals, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Abbot Kinney Festival, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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“3 BILLION & COUNTING” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Dr. Rutledge and his team take an in-depth look into a disease that has killed more people than any other: Malaria. Collecting testimonies from African, Indian and U.S. agencies, charitable organizations, scientists, politicians, doctors, clinics, victims and survivors, the film exposes the politics behind domestic and international policies leading to the much-publicized 1972 ban of DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane), believed at the time to be one of the most ‘dirty’ chemicals ever created by man. Despite DDT’s effectiveness in eradicating malaria from the U.S., its ban was considered a hallmark victory by the early Environmental Movement. The banning decision, however, was fraught with lies and controversies. DDT has since been proven to be – and always has been – one of the safest, most environmentally-sound and most effective chemicals for fighting malaria, able to save millions of lives in the developing nations. When the EPA, Greenpeace, WWF and the Sierra Club refuse interviews, Dr. Rutledge realizes he is at the epicenter of a little-known force behind the environmental policy-makers, whose political agenda and ideology come with a human cost. Pop star Debbie Gibson composed the original score and original title track “Rise”. With vector born diseases (Malaria, Dengue Fever and West Nile Virus) and bed bugs on the rise, is it time to bring back DDT? (Running time 1:42)
$10-11
4:30pm, 10pm
One week only – 9/24-30/10
Laemmle’s Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood 90046
GREAT HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLE BY JESSE WILLIAMS OF “GREY’S ANATOMY”
Actor & former High School Teacher Jesse Williams wrote a recent Huffington Post article called “Why I Travel and Occasionally Return” where he reflects on being a world citizen. He looks great but his brain is Jesse’s most attractive quality.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-williams/cracking-jokes-in-the-kit_b_733327.html
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“TEZA” A NEW HAILE GERMINA FILM
The Director of critically acclaimed Sankofa, Haile Germina, will be screening and having a Q & A of his new film “Teza”. It’s set in Ethiopia and Germany,Teza examines the displacement of African intellectuals, both at home and abroad, through the story of a young, idealistic Ethiopian doctor – Anberber. The film chronicles Anberber’s internal struggle to stay true, both to himself and to his homeland, but above all, Teza explores the possession of memory – a right humanity mandates that each of us have – the right to own our pasts.
$10-11
8:00pm
Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex
1332 2nd Street
Santa Monica 90401
http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/31827
Starting its nineteenth season through November, this series features a new Jazz artist every Friday. Enjoy libations while appreciating the tunes. Also, check out the exhibits.
Free
6-8pm
5905 Wilshire Blvd. – Central Court Area
Los Angeles 90036
www.lacma.org
MILES MOSLEY PERFORMS
This weekly event is the chance to enjoy a live mix of funk, jazz and rock performed by upright bassist and vocalist, Miles Mosley. He’s backed by a 5-piece band.
Free
10pm
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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Thousands of people come out for this late night party featuring artists choose to integrate their works and vision into the familiar coastal environment of Santa Monica. It’s one of LA’s best annual events.
Free
7pm-3am
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica 90401
World artistes present performances, sculptures, installations and projections utilizing the medium of light. This is the 6th annual event.
Free
7pm-1am
Downtown LA 90013
FREE FALL ACUPUNCTURE DAY
Costa Acupuncture is offering free acupuncture appointments. Try this very reliable, useful and affordable eastern medicine. RSVP at the site below reserve a spot. Walk-in appointments are based on availability.
Free
9:30am-1pm
10200 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
http://www.yoursourceforwellness.org
CHINATOWN MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL
Check out LA’s Chinatown district for this annual lunar party with Shaolin monks flaunting their martial artistry, acrobats sailing through the air and contortionists manipulating their limbs into ghastly shapes. It’s been going for 71 years going strong.
Free
5pm-midnight
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
FREE DAY AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution, check out this amazing music museum.
All Day
Grammy Museum at LA Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles
http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=printmagazine&utm_campaign=2010-September&utm_content=museumday
LATIN AMERICAN PARADE & FESTIVAL
Enjoy Latino culture, food and floats!
Free
1-9pm
Long Beach
http://www.downtownlongbeach.org
A TASTE OF DANCE: CELEBRATING LATINO HERITAGE
Learn various Latino dances.
$1 per lesson, 20 minutes long.
11am-4pm
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles
http://www.musiccenter.org/www.musiccenter.org
Sponsored by the Sons of Norway, this fair teaches about Norwegian and other Scandinavian culture and genealogy while promoting Norwegian traditions through activities such as language camps, heritage programs, sports programs, travel opportunities and the Viking Magazine.
Peer Gynt Sons of Norway Lodge 6-22
3835 Watseka Ave
Culver City
http://www.sonsofnorway-westla.com/index.html
This is a series of DIY workshops where you learn how to recycle clothing. You can bring a bag of clothes and $5 ($10 if you come without the bag) and leave with all the free clothes you can carry. Volunteers sort out piles, there will be DIY stations and sewing stations while professional silkscreeners and sewing designers will be around to aid in the process.
$5-10
1pm
Venice Center for Peace and Justice
2210 Lincoln Blvd
Venice
http://hiplinemedia.com/Hip_Line_Media/Swap_O_Rama_Rama.html
“SOUL POWER” SCREENING
American R&B legends B.B. King, Bill Withers, and Salsa queen Celia Cruz, and others, flew to Kinshasa, DRC (formerly known as Zaire) to perform with African music superstars for a spectacular performance series dubbed Zaire 74 in 1974. Their concert accompanied the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman The Rumble in the Jungle fight. This was a unique homecoming for these American artists African descent. Catch this classic flick.
Free
2pm
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles 90049
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This massive street fair on my favorite street in LA offers local arts and crafts, live music on multiple stages, family fun and food booths.
Free
10am-6pm
Abbot Kinney Blvd. between Venice Blvd. and Main St.
Venice
BRENTWOOD AUTUMN ART SHOW
This 16th Annual Fine Art & Craft exhibition & sale features live music, painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, clothing and more.
Free
10am-6pm
San Vicente Blvd from Saltair to Barrington
Brentwood
http://qa3.pandimedia.com//content/BWBrentwoodArtShow_18656/BrentwoodArtShowPoster.htm
9TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR
One of SoCal’s largest, most eclectic literary events attracting readers and writers of all ages and interests. Featuring 15 stages with author panels and live performances, 300 authors and artists, 150 exhibitors and writing workshops. Check out producer Jerri Sher’s debut novel the TWIG PAINTER with a 20% discount at the fair if you print and bring this blurb.
Free
10am-6pm
647 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood 90069
http://smallpressreviews.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/the-twig-painter/
ANIMATION DOMINATION ICE CREAM TRUCK @ MELTDOWN COMICS
Get ice cream while surrounded by graphic novels and the media of visual storytelling sponsored by Meltdown Comics.
Free
2-4pm
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Bl
Los Angeles 90046
THE MELROSE CO-OP DESIGNERS MARKET & SAMPLE SALE
Weekly, this co-op hosts local designers who offer their sample pieces at 30-70% off retail prices. The roster of ten to fifteen emerging designers rotates each week, featuring everyone from Kudra to Aftershock.
Free
Noon-5pm
7600 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles 90046
THE DO-OVER PARTY
This is LA’s most popular after-brunch party. Hosts Haycock, Jamie Strong & Aloe Blacc + special unannounced guests hold it down. Early Arrival highly recommended because this place gets packed! Every Sunday Summer Afternoon since 2005.
Free with rsvp
2-10pm
21+
Crane’s Hollywood Tavern
1611 El Centro Ave
Hollywood 90028
http://blog.thedoover.net/rsvp/
MELROSE TRADING POST
There are 200 eclectic vendors selling everything from records, to furniture, arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment.
$2, $1/students and seniors
9am-5pm
Fairfax High School Parking Lot
Fairfax & Melrose
Los Angeles
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BAJA SPLASH FESTIVAL
In homage to National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, enjoy cultural music, dance, food, educational programs and more.
Free with general admission
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
Long Beach
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
LA FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
This annual Italian festival offers lots of cheese, canolis, pastas and carnival games in the heart of Hollywood.
Free
Friday-Sunday, 11am-11pm
The Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro — Los Angeles
1651 N. Highland Ave. (south of Hollywood Blvd).
Hollywood 90038
RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CERTIFICATES
Every few days this unique site does an amazing sale. Here’s how their site benefits over 5 million customers: find the restaurant you want to eat at and gift certificates of multiple denominations. Normally a $25 gift certificate that requires a minimum $35 purchase (+ 18% gratuity on the total bill) for 2 people sells for $10. Well, if they’re having an 80% off sale that voucher comes out to only $2! Spend $2 and get $25 off of your $35 check. This is totally legitimate and restaurants are usually quite appreciative for the new business.
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