Entries by Kelly

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From our Neighbors: Stairways and Beer tour

Bob Inman, who is not a stranger around Echo Park, will lead a “Stairways and Beer” tour around Eagle Rock this Sunday, September 19, 2010. Inman is the author of  “Guide to Public Stairways of Los Angeles” as well as a veteran of the annual Big Parade LA in Echo Park and surrounding neighborhoods. He’s […]

Townhall meeting with new LA Planning Director

Only two more days to register for the September 21 Townhall meeting at Mayberry Elementary School. You’ll have to chance to “meet” Michael LoGrande, LA’s new Planning Director, and/or “bring your questions via Twitter, Facebook, or online via email. All social media enthusiasts welcome.” Mayberry Elementary is located at 2414 Mayberry Street Click here to […]

Spotted: Fox 11 News in Echo Park

Journalist Susan Hirasuna covered the Summer Fling Truck earlier tonight in front of Origami Vinyl in Echo Park. We’re not sure what the story is about (it couldn’t be the perpetual food truck debate, Summer Fling Truck only serves up fashion), but she tweeted that the story would air tonight on Fox 11 at 10:00 […]

In case you missed it: Maria the Goose Video

Maria the Goose takes a walk around Echo Park Lake. Video caption says, “Dominic had asked, ‘Have you seen Maria,’ to the female jogger you see in the video (she of course had not, or at least had not known that she had.) This time around, she notes that he has indeed found his beloved […]

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Art Time Punks party and signing at Stories

Stop by Stories Books and Cafe on Saturday for a party and signing for “Art Time Punks,” the 98-page “fanbook” that covers five years of Part Time Punks (every Sunday at The Echo), including original artwork by Michael Stock from the past few years. More info from Stories: Promoter, artist, troublemaker Michael Stock creates flyers […]

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Get your piece of historic Angelino Heights

This AMAZING historic home in Angelino Heights has been on my radar for at least a year now as a fun fixer-upper project. We noticed a little “for sale” sign a while back while I was showing off Carroll Avenue to some family, and I was curious to see how much we could buy this […]

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La Gran Fiesta Viva Los Dodgers on Sunday

This Sunday, September 19, at Dodger Stadium is the annual Viva Los Dodgers “La Gran Fiesta.” Throughout the season, every Sunday, the Stadium has hosted a smaller version, but this weekend is the big fest. The Dodgers are playing the Colorado Rockies. From 10:00 am-2:00 pm (with a sound check starting at 9:00 am) in […]

Echo Park’s Week in Music

For the week of Monday, September 13 through Sunday, September 19 Monday Monday Night residency: Pacific Hurt, Vanaprasta, Black Apples, My Pet Saddle @ Echo Tuesday An Bell, Will Scott, The Driftwood Singers, Judson and Mary @ Echo Curio Smog Sessions with Chefal, Cringer, Austin Speed, Kemst @ Echo KROQ Locals Only presents: The Funeral […]

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Sunset Beer opening in Echo Park

Good news! Echo Park is getting a new beer store early next year! John Nugent and wife Jennifer, along with partners Jenna Miller-Vonah and Andrew Vonah (also investors in Eagle Rock Brewery) are opening up Sunset Beer Company in Echo Park, which will stock bottled beer for sale, as will as sport a tasting room […]

Just in from Northeast Division: Robbery in Echo Park

This just came in from the Northeast Division E-Policing Newsletter, and it’s a little scary. Be careful out there! On September 7th, 2010 at approximately 12:05 AM a street robbery occurred in the Echo Park area. The victim, a female, was walking near Laveta Terrace and Scott Avenue with a male friend. Two suspects appraoched […]

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The Best Margaritas of Echo Park

As mentioned in my sneak peak the other week, I am in love… with Echo Park’s margaritas! A little disclaimer: I did not go to margarita school, I am just a self-proclaimed aficionado because I have had and created a lot of margaritas. There are several spots in Echo Park you can sit and enjoy […]

Filmed in Echo Park: State Farm commercial

I know there are a lot of commercial shoots in Echo Park, but I just like sharing them with you all. Here’s a State Farm Insurance video at Magic Gas Station and the Chicken Corner businesses nearby. You can even catch a glimpse of the Durbin project skeletons in the background, weeds and all!

Half off wine at City Sip

Today’s Los Angeles Groupon deal comes back to Echo Park, this time you get half off wine at our friendly neighborhood wine bar, City Sip. This means you spend $20 and you get $40 worth of delicious wine. Great deal! Here’s a little description of the featured wines (and beers!) to tempt you to try […]