This weekend’s events include: Barneys New York Sale, Camera Show, Gem Faire, Pottery Show, Egyptian Theatre tour, live New Orleans music, Valentine’s weekend screenings of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “The Princess Bride”, “The Notebook”, “Casablanca”, “Can’t Buy Me Love”, “The Beatles First American Concert”, “The African Queen”, “From Here to Eternity”, “Double Indemnity”, “Dr. Zhivago”, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE LAaLALand Alert!!!! IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE WHEREABOUTS ADJUST. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
SPECIAL MENTION
This is the music video I recently Art Directed. It’s for artist Bonnie Paul. Check it out:
WATCH IT AT THIS LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtFSyDpbUv4
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VALENTINE’S DAY DOUBLE FEATURE: “THE PRINCESS BRIDE” & “THE NOTEBOOK”
Catch this double feature screening of Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” and the tear-jerking neo-classic “The Notebook.” Bring some Kleenex! $7-11
7:30 pm
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WsOmZ2nQ60
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2EWdAaVx1k
“THE BEATLES’ COMPLETE FIRST AMERICAN CONCERT” FILM SCREENING
This piece documents The Beatles’ US premiere concert on February 11th, 1964 at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C. See this for first time in its entirety since March 1964, in gorgeous first-generation picture quality. Leslie Gore is also featured.
$7-11
7:30pm
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
http://www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage?comingattractions=1#comingAttractions
“CAN’T BUY ME LOVE” MIDNIGHT SCREENING AND FIRST EVER CAST REUNION
The cast and crew of this 1987 classic reunite for their first ever Q+A and 35mm print screening of this teen comedy. Original writer Michael Swerdlick and actors Darcy DeMoss, Courtney Gains, Devin DeVasquez, Cort McCown, Gerardo Mejia, Max Perlich and Eric Bruskotter for a post-show Q+A. Maybe Patrick Dempsey will show up!
$8-10.50
11:30pm
Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles 90025
http://www.poppowwow.com/
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. A 5-piece band backs him.
Free
10pm
The Piano Bar
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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IN THE TREES: TWIN PEAKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY ART EXHIBITION
This should be a rare exhibition. Catch is while you can this weekend!
Free
Opening Reception – 8-11pm; Viewing – Sunday, February 13th from 10am-3pm
Clifton’s Brookdale
648 South Broadway
Los Angeles 90014
http://twinpeaks20.com/details/
WORLD CITY AT THE MUSIC CENTER FEATURING HOT 8 BRASS BAND
Ever wish you could make it to Mardi Gras? Well, New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band is bringing their traditional street and Second Line parade music to us.
Free Tickets: All tickets are free and are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11am show distributed beginning at 10am, for 12:30pm show at 11am.
Free
11am & 12:30pm
W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles
Learn and experience shooting with the Lubitel 166+ camera! This fully manual operation twin-lens Lothario swings both ways – 35mm and 120.
$10 (students $7), includes instructional lecture, loaner camera and one free roll of film. Bring your own Lubitel for 50% off admission! Participate and receive a 10% off coupon for the Lomography Gallery Store.
$10, students $7
1pm
Lomography Gallery Store
7998 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
http://usa.shop.lomography.com/cameras/premium-cameras/lomo-lubitel-166
A CRAFTLAB WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Shape and glue silk, felt, or cotton into patterned hearts that carry personalized holiday messages. Happy Valentine’s Day!
$8 per child, CAFAM Members free
1:30pm
Craft and Folk Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
EGYPTIAN THEATRE HISTORIC TOUR & FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
This docent-led tour of the legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre along with the historic Hollywood film “Forever Hollywood” (55 min.) is one of the ultimate vintage LA experiences. In the 1-hour tour you’ll visit old dressing rooms, the singer’s boxes and the projection booth.
$5
10:30am- Behind the Scenes Tour; 11:40am- Forever Hollywood
Egyptian Theatre/American Cinematheque
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
http://www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage?comingattractions=1&date=2/12/2011http://www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_a…/12/2011
http://www.americancinematheque.com
VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND – ROMANCING THE SCREEN: “THE AFRICAN QUEEN” & “FROM HERE TO ETERNITY” DOUBLE FEATURE
Check out digitally restored prints of the 1951 flick “The African Queen” and “From Here to Eternity” (1953) in the heart of Hollywood.
$7-11
7:30pm
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90028
www.americancinematheque.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGOEtucrquw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3YtpZW27vE
OPENING RECEPTION: JOHN DE HERAS EXHIBITION
John de Heras’ painting aesthetic is inspired by the Latino, Asian and native Los Angeles cultures. U.C.L.A. alum, he’s a long-time professor of art at California State University, Long Beach. His work has been recognized since the early 1960’s at many exhibitions.
Free
9:30pm
FIG Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica
http://www.figgallery.com/
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“DR. ZHIVAGO” ROMANCES THE SCREEN
This 1965 35mm classic about Tsarists, revolutionaries, a love triangle, Omar Sharif’s poetic performance amidst a nation in flux… See his co-stars Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay and Alec Guinness grace the screen.
$7-11
5pm
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90028
www.americancinematheque.com
GRAMMY AWARDS 2011 LIVE STREAM
Find out who the Grammy winners are first with this telecast of these 53rd annual awards!
6pm
http://entertainment-livestream.blogspot.com/2011/02/grammy-awards-2011-live-stream.html
VALENTINE’S DAY DOUBLE FEATURE “CASABLANCA” & NOIR CLASSIC “DOUBLE INDEMNITY”
Get your romance on 1942-style while watching roughneck Humphrey Bogart and his classy sweetheart, Ingrid Bergman, in this classic film. Also catch Billy Wilder’s 1944 flick “Double Indemnity” that many consider one of the best noirs ever made. And what’s more old school than a 35mm print. Luscious!
$7-11
7:30am
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
www.americancinematheque.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJvlGh_FgcI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3wjJcuGsVE
BARGAIN CAMERA SHOW & SALE
Tap into the voyeur in you at this show/sale filled with vintage and digital camera for purchase, sale and trade… There will even be free appraisals.
Children, High School Students, Active Military & their families enter free, free parking, $2 entry for everyone else
$2
10am-12:30pm
Pasadena Lodge
400 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena 91105
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
The Melrose Lightspace
7600 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles 90046
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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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!!
“BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S” VALENTINE’S DAY SCREENING
Experience the mod era and fantastic fashions in this 1961 Audrey Hepburn classic 35mm print screening. She’s the socialite Holly Golightly who after meeting love-interest George Peppard starts reconsidering her exorbitant lifestyle. Truman Capote wrote the bestselling romance novel, then “The Pink Panther” director Blake Edwards adapted it and incorporated on of Henry Mancini’s greatest scores. There’s even a Valentine’s Day raffle before the film for a chance to win romantic prizes from Café Dana; Every Picture Tells a Story; Turner Classic Films; Taste TV and Sweet Lady Jane.
$11
7:30 pm
Aero Theatre Santa Monica
1328 Montana Avenue at 14th Street
Santa Monica
http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2011/Aero/Valentines_Weekend_Aero_2011.htm#BREAKFAST%20AT%20TIFFANY%E2%80%99S
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9_rhAzCIio
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BARNEY’S NEW YORK WAREHOUSE SALE
This sale offers 50-75% off retail prices on their selection of designer clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.
Saturday, 2/11 – 8am-9pm, Sunday, 2/12 – 9am-7pm, Monday, 2/14-Friday 2/18 – 10am-8pm, Saturday, 2/19-10am-7pm, Sunday, 2/20 – 10am-5pm, Monday, 2/21 – 10am-7pm
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90015
http://www.barneys.com/Barneys-New-York-Warehouse-Sale/WAREHOUSE_SALE,default,pg.html
GEM FAIRE
Since 1989, the Gem Faire has become a world renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more at the lowest prices in today’s market. Perfect for earring lovers, designers and hobbyists!
Admission $5, children under 12 free, parking is $9
Friday-Sunday
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St
Santa Monica
http://www.gemfaire.com/index.php
Presenting 22,000 square feet of collectible art pottery and tile from yesterday, today and tomorrow. Should be some great wares!
$12
Saturday, 10am-6pm & Sunday, 10am-4pm
The Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena
ICE @ SANTA MONICA
Come skate at the Downtown Santa Monica’s premier outdoor ice skating rink. The venue has become a yearly tradition for many “SoCal”ers seeking a fun filled time for the whole family.
Admission and skate rental is $10.
Runs through February 15th
ICE at Santa Monica
1324 5th St
Santa Monica
http://www.baysidedistrict.org/about/icerink.html
OPEN AIR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GARDEN
A LA gem, the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden is one of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country. It spans more than five acres in UCLA’s campus with over 70 sculptures by artists such as Jean Arp, Deborah Butterfield, Alexander Calder, Barbara Hepworth, Jacques Lipchitz, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, and David Smith. Photo by Joshua White. Should be a nice stroll.
Free Admission
Murphy Sculpture Garden
UCLA Campus Parking $10 (closest parking is Structure 3, Hilgard/Sunset) or street parking
Westwood
http://hammer.ucla.edu/collections/detail/collection_id/6
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.
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE LAaLALand Alert!!!! IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE WHEREABOUTS ADJUST. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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