Dodgers raise ticket prices for low-end seats

According to a press release, the Dodgers are planning for an increase in price for 35% of the seats for single-game ticket starting March 6, 2010.

They’ll be increasing some low-end tickets $2-3 for Friday and Saturday games, making Top Deck tickets $15, left-field pavilion seats are up $5 to $18, and other various increases for the cheaper tickets (these numbers appear to be the price for advance purchase tickets – those purchased at the stadium are generally a couple of bucks more).

Additionally, the All-You-Can-Eat Right Field Pavilion price will decrease $5 per ticket (advance purchase), and rows X-Z on the field level between the bases will drop $20 per seat.

Parking at Dodger Stadium, currently at $15 per vehicle, will remain the same price (a good thing for us community members who live right by the stadium).

LA Observed also points out that the Yankees series coming up in June won’t be included as those tickets can only be purchased as part of a 14-, 21-, or 28-game mini plan, and cannot be purchased individually.

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Echo Park Cleanup/Beautification on Saturday

Join the office of Council President Eric Garcetti for the first Echo Park Clean Up Effort of the year on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 8:45 am.

Council President Eric Garcetti’s Office and staff would love your participation, enthusiasm and action on as we prepare to do a nice clean up and beautification effort of “downtown” Echo Park.

If you would like to participate, meet up at the Echo Park Walgreens at 8:45 am for refreshments and instructions followed by 2 hours of some beautification labor all for the purpose of continuing to make Echo Park a little brighter and welcoming for our friends, neighbors and patrons.

Please contact Field Deputy Alejandra Marroquin of the LA City Council at Alejandra.Marroquin@lacity.org, or call 323-957-4500 for more information.

UPDATE:
This event has been postponed due to rain, we will let you know when it has been rescheduled.

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Get Grown At Dinner House M

Ok this is just outside of Echo Park but many residents could still walk here so I’m going to give it a mention. If you are looking for something new this Wednesday you might be interested in a party at Dinner House M. The website for the Japanese Pub doesn’t say much but you can read their yelp reviews. The place doesn’t seem recession friendly ($$$$ on yelp) but if you like your parties to go after hours this spot may interest you. This is going to be an ongoing party every Wednesday so if you go please leave some comments here to let other locals know whether to play or pass on this one.

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Know New Taxes

“Join us on the 27th for a day of knowledge! we will be hosting a tax seminar with Bruce Anderson of BTA! this class is designed fo the independent money maker that wants to get the most out of the tax year! learn to not be scared of this time of the year and all the options that are available to you! SILENUS”S EGO MICROBREW will also be providing a keg of one of their signature beers and GOG with RONIN AND BTA will provide each attendant with a limited tshirt! please email to info@theroningallery to reserve a seat.

$10 fo each attendant!

WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE
PEOPLE FOLLOW IGNORANCE!”

For more info: http://andersencpa.com/

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2headedhorse Video Of Recent Blackout

The Long Night from 2HeadedHorse on Vimeo.

One of those filmmakers from 2headedhorse previously mentioned in a yoga class post made this beautiful video when the lights went out on Glendale a few weeks ago.

First spotted on The Eastsider LA.
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Yoga At 2HeadedHorse

Here is a post from the 2headedhorse site about their weekly yoga classes. 2headedhorse is a run by the creative team of Laban Pheidias and Ted Newsome. Their resume includes skateboarding, guerilla filmmaking, tv production, comedy and a lot of fun by the looks of this portrait of the duo. The recently started holding shows in their space on Glendale Blvd. I’ve only been able to go to one show at the space so far. The people were friendly and the sound was great so hopefully they will continue throwing events.

The guys would like to share their yoga teacher with you! You can read the post here.

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New Echo Park Tours Schedule from Echo Park Historical Society

Huzzah! The Echo Park Historical Society has finally put up their 2010 tour schedule! And this year, come hell or high water, I am going to drag my ass out of bed before 10am on a Saturday morning and join them!

On Saturday, February 27 Saturday, March 13 they’ll be touring the historic stairways of Echo Park. From their website: “The Echo Park Stairways tour includes the Baxter Stairs (possibly the city’s longest) as well as Fellowship Park, Red Hill and the modernist Harwell Harris house.” The tour begins at 10am and it will begin at the Elysian Heights Elementary School, 1562 Baxter St.

Here are some of their other upcoming tours:

Elysian Park Tour – Saturday, March 6

Echo Park Lake Tour – Saturday, April 24

Echo Park Stairways Tour – Saturday, May 22

Reservations are required, email ephs(at)historicechopark.org or call (323) 860-8874. Cost is $5. All tours start at 10am.

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Two New Yoga Studios in Echo Park

Echo Park Yoga just commenced classes at a studio in the Jensen Recreation Center (1161 Logan St.). They offer a wide variety of yoga disciplines including Hatha, Kundalini and Vinyasa. They offer classes in the mornings and evenings, Sunday through Friday all at a very reasonable price ($12 per class). You can view their schedule here.

Divine Dance Los Angeles offers dance and yoga classes for women. It’s run by Kaliyyaa who has created her own style of movement that she calls Divine Dance. The website explains that “Kaliyyaa created Divine Dance to unleash the creative power in all women. Through her own awakening process, she realized the urgency and importance of dance in the lives of women… Kaliyyaa fervently believes that women need to explore movement and their own sensuality in a safe and welcoming environment.” They also offer yoga classes for both the beginner and the experienced as well as a 4-week-long workshop on the basics of yogic philosophy, meditiation and breathing. They’re located at 1426 Sunset Blvd., Their schedule changes ever so slightly each week so be sure to look carefully, or give them a call at 213-973-2662

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This Weekend’s Event Flyers


Here are a sampling of event flyers for this weekend. The post would be very long so I’ve split it up. Click the link below to see the rest. Have a good weekend!

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Feb Events At L’Keg

If L’Keg reopens after the fire damage caused by last nights fire at TiGeorge’s chicken here is what to expect. Hopefully both of these Echo Park businesses will be able to bounce back quickly after the tragedy.

Fri. February 19
(FLYER)
Harlem (Texas)
Audacity
Blue Jungle
Cobalt Cranes
Cosmonauts

Sat. February 20
See Flyer
Fantastica Bastidas
Peg Leg Love
The Health Club
The Crystelles

Hear some music and check out the current exhibit,  a group show called Mexicali Illness (running until March 5th).

L’Keg Gallery is located at 311 Glendale Blvd. All ages, $5, and shows start at 9pm unless otherwise noted. Visit their website for more information.

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LA Police seek help finding Echo Park suspect

L.A. Now posted a story this morning about the L.A. police search for a rape suspect. Here’s the story:

Los Angeles police asked for the public’s help Thursday in finding the man who raped a 15-year-old girl in Echo Park on Christmas Day.

The girl was walking in a secluded area near Echo Park Lake about 7:30 p.m. when she encountered the man, who raped her then fled the scene, police said. The girl was treated at a hospital.

The suspect is described as a man in his 20s, possibly Latino, about 6 feet tall and between 160 and 170 pounds. He wore prescription glasses and was last seen wearing a black, hooded sweat shirt with white horizontal stripes, and he had a piercing on his lower lip.

Video of the suspect was captured by a surveillance camera at a nearby liquor store.

“Usually in our cases, where there is a later date, the detectives were following some leads and they probably have exhausted all of them, so they’re turning to the public for help,” said LAPD Officer Norma Eisenman.

Anyone with information about the attack or the suspect should call sexual assault detectives at the LAPD’s Rampart Station at (213) 484-3624. During non-business hours, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

Click here to view the L.A. Now article.

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Tonight At The Echoplex

Cold Cave
Best Coast
Smith Westerns (First LA show)
DJ Mario Orduno (Art Fag Recordings) & Michael Stock (Part Time Punks)
Visuals by Videothing

Brought to you by the FYF Fest

The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
$12 / All Ages
For Tickets

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The Glendale Strip: Haute Olive, Artillery & Ammo, Them Atelier

There’s this lovely little community that’s formed over the past year or so underneath the Sunset bridge. It includes a gallery (Artillery & Ammo), a vintage and modern clothing boutique (Haute Olive) and a clothing store (Them Atelier). The business-owners and their friends just hang out in their respective spots and wait for people to stroll in and browse, purchase or have a nice conversation.

We walked in through Haute Olive‘s open door and Paul was taking a nap on the couch. But once we started to jiggle some hangers, he was awake and asking us what size shoe we wore. He was watching the store for the day while the owner, Amara Wilson, was out auditioning. She’s a working model and used to be a buyer for Sirens & Sailors. You can tell that she’s got some experience in the fashion industry as every piece is obviously chosen with care and can only be described as fabulous. The place is just littered with dresses, blouses, shoes, bags and collectibles. Amara’s store is located at 1176 Glendale Blvd and is open most days from 11 to 6. And they’re open late at night “whenever there’s a party,” according to Paul. So stop in on your way to or from Dub Club!

A few weeks back we created a post for the Echo Park Art Hop and received some angry comments from someone named “deryke.” He verbally wagged his finger at us for posting an event that he feels just flat out ignored some of the neighborhood’s art galleries. That’s one way to get your gallery noticed. Deryke curates all the shows at Artillery & Ammo and Henry is the owner. They are two of the friendliest and most enthusiastic people I have met in Echo Park. They want to create a serious art scene in east LA that focuses on local artists. And they run a very tight ship, hosting twelve shows in twelve months. A new show opens on the 13th of each month and closes on 6th of the next month. They’re located at 1162 Glendale Blvd.

Everything that I write about Them Atelier is going to be vague and diaphanous which may be the best way to describe this brand/store/collection of designers and artists. The first time I visited them, I spoke with Brian Kim, the founder of the brand. However, the two subsequent times I went to clear up some details, the only one there to greet me was a friendly black cat. I know this much is true: the brand existed before the store and specializes in ready-to-wear and custom denim pieces available at lower prices than most designer jeans. The atelier (French for workshop or studio) sells both Kim’s work and that of other designers. Lately, the space has become a focal point for other types of artists as is reflected in the Them Atelier autumn/winter 2010 catalog. It features both Them Atelier clothing and the artwork of Leslie Shows the former obviously influenced by the latter. Kim has also founded a magazine that features his fashion as well as the art of his friends and co-conspirators: Them Rag. It debuted last November and is scheduled to be released bi-annually. Them Atelier is located at 1160 Glendale Blvd. I’m not sure what their hours are or if they even have regular hours. If anyone knows the answer, feel free to email us or put the info in the comments.

PS – What’s the deal with Front St.? I couldn’t even find it! I thought it was supposed to be right next to Them Atelier. Again, if you readers have any info, please let us know.

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Upcoming 826LA Events

Dead Author Readings at Upright Citizens Brigade – J.D. Salinger (Marc Evan Jackson) and Edgar Allan Poe (Craig Cackowski) with moderator H.G. Wells (Paul F. Tompkins): Thanks to the miracle of science, very famous, extremely dead authors time travel to the present and are brought together to discuss their lives and works! But mostly, these dead authors fight like dead cats and dead dogs! And the audience gets to ask questions! That’s you! YOU are the audience! I am saying you get to ask questions! INTERACTIVE!!! Friday, Feb. 19 @ 7pm, UCB Theater 5919 Franklin, $5, RSVP here.

Love Hurts – Ask the Experts: Ask the experts about love, sex, and what shoes to not wear on a first date. Relationship writers Greg Behrendt (He’s Just Not That Into You), Sascha Rothchild (How to Get Divorced by 30), and Lori Gottlieb (Marry Him) will offer wisdom, advice, and lots of snarky comments at 826LA’s post-Valentine’s Day writer’s panel and mixer. Get started with an hour of questions* and answers, then put your newfound knowledge to use with an hour of mingling and drinking. There will be icebreakers. Moderated by married man Joel Stein.
*Registration for this event includes “anonymous” question submission. Monday, March 1, 8 -10pm @ Busby’s East 5364 Wilshire. $25 (includes 1 drink ticket), 21+ ,RSVP here.

Chickens in Love – 826LA’s one-day all-ages mini music festival: Featuring The Submarines, Summer Darling, The Happy Hollows, The Growlers, and more! Get in the mood with punk rock hairdos from The Hive Hair Shop, rocker accessories from local LA designers, burgers from Grill ‘Em All Food Truck, and more. Saturday, March 6, 1-7pm @ the Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd. Get tickets here.

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Mishka Echo Park Grand Opening

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