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It’s literally quite gorgeous outside, but I’m stuck inside with my second cold in the past month. Since I can’t concentrate long enough to write a decent article, the website is on a bit of a hiatus for a couple of days. But have no fear! Here’s all the great stuff I’m working on to […]
This adorable dog named Mijo almost had a sad ending at the animal shelter, but was saved by the Echo Park Animal Alliance. Thankfully the dog is now being fostered and is waiting for you to take him home! I am sweet and lovable although a little rough around the edge since I am just […]
For the week of Tuesday, January 11 through Sunday, January 16 Tuesday Tuesday Night Residency: Olin & The Moon with Paulie Pesh, Coyol and Bingo! @ Echo Iheartcomix, Media Contender, & LA Record present Check Yo Ponytail 2 with Pictureplane, Teengirl Fantasy, Terminal Twilight, Killing Spree DJs, Franki Chan @ Echoplex Open Mic Night @ […]
Some call them Danger Dogs, others (like me) avoid it all together, and even more Angelenos stumble in an altered state of mind out the doors of a bar late at night and are greeted by glorious smells of none other than bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Others write poems about their favorite bacon-wrapped hot dog stand […]
Once upon a time, there was little to no city-funded programs to help clean up graffiti in Echo Park. Residents and activists involved in the Echo Park Improvement Association (EPIA) would drive around with paint in the trunk of their cars to paint over any new graffiti on the spot. Other residents could join a […]
This year’s Annual Christmas Bird Count at Echo Park Lake brought almost 20 people to the boat house early on Sunday, January 2. All in all, 41 species of birds were counted, a new record for Echo Park Lake (the fall bird count saw 16 species). Bird lovers in Echo Park have identified over 70 […]
It starts with the helicopter sounds we are all too used to, sirens down Sunset Blvd., and residential street closures for hours. Echo Park is no stranger to crime, but even though LA has the lowest homicide rate in 40 years, residents are still worried. Things are definitely different than they were even ten years […]
A lot of changes over the past few months for Lot 1 at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Laveta Terrace – they’ve added tables outside, beer and wine, and now some live entertainment. According to the Lot 1 Facebook page, the cafe received its entertainment license last November. It was also granted a beer […]
I don’t know about you, but swerving around that pothole (that’s been there for probably over a year now) day after day gets a little tedious. Since the rainocolypse, those potholes have gotten bigger and have increased in numbers. Well now’s your chance to tell the city about it, and hopefully the city will fix […]
Blue Collar Dog Supplies here in Echo Park is asking for your help – LA Animal Services is in desperate need of supplies for its shelters. Blue Collar is accepting donations through January 9th, and is asking you to donate. Here’s what they need: old blankets old towels old yet intact toys laundry detergent (hypo-allergenic […]
For the week of Tuesday, January 4 through Sunday, January 9 Tuesday Tuesday Night Residency: Olin and The Moon with Diamond Light, Demo Team and Bingo @ Echo Wednesday Dub Club presents Anthony B. with his band @ echoplex Live Jazz every Wednesday Night at 7:00 pm @ Downbeat Cafe Thursday Zongo Juntion, Turkuaz @ […]
Bigmistas Barbecue At the Echo Park Farmers’ Market most Fridays 562.608.8498 Website The Echo Park Farmers’ Market starts up again this Friday (since the last two Fridays were holidays), and it’s a great chance to get some barbecue at the Bigmistas booth. We suggest the pulled pork meal – it’s delicious!
Everyone has a series of New Year’s Resolutions – weight loss, healthier eating habits, quitting smoking, saying “I love you” more often. Ours aren’t that different, but we really want to get out and do more locally. That brings us to our Echo Park resolutions, perhaps you’ll join in: Read The Madonnas of Echo Park […]
Allston Yacht Club Three wines and four courses for $50. Seatings at 6:30 and 9:00 pm. Reservations recommended. Check the AYC Facebook page for the menu. Bootie LA New Year’s Eve at the Echoplex With DJ Paul V., DJ Shyboy, Lady Tigra, and R.A.I.D. Dance Crew. Balloon drop, champagne toast at midnight, photobooth, oisemakers, hats, […]
We took a much needed break from work and writing to travel and spend time with the family this holiday season, so you may have noticed things have been a little quiet here on Echo Park Now (make sure you follow us on Twitter for the more timely news). Here’s what you may have missed […]
