Entries by Kelly

DJs and Flatscreen TVs: Dodger Fans Party in the Park

This is a little crazy, but they look like they’re enjoying themselves! The Eastsider LA has some great photos of the craziness going on in Elysian Park right now, click here to check it out. We heard the fly-over from Atwater Village just a few minutes ago, and the Twitter word is that LeAnn Rimes […]

Get Your Grilled Cheese on at AYC Tonight

In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Allston Yacht Club will be hosting two Grilled Cheese Nights this month on Tuesday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 20. The restaurant will be serving a sampling of four different grilled cheese sandwiches for just $10. I’ll be headed over tonight for the first Grilled Cheese Night, and […]

Dodger Home Opener Off to a Rocky Start

I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee yet, and there’s already some drama going on with the Dodger Stadium home opener today (which doesn’t start until 1:10 pm). I’ll be posting some updates throughout the day as needed, but here’s the low-down so far: Matthew on Scott Avenue wrote on the Echo Elsyian […]

Showers Bring… April Flowers

This is your reminder to, well, not complain about the recent rain fall in Los Angeles – April showers sure do bring some beautiful scenery to the nearby desert. Michael O’Brien, a regular contributor to the Echo Elysian Neighborhood Council Forum, shared some photos of Antelope Valley taken by photographer Richard Dickey over the weekend. […]

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How to get in Shape in Echo Park

With over 20 stairways around Echo Park, who needs a stairmaster? Now that the weather has warmed up, it’s time to get in shape! With the help from the Echo Park Stairways PDF map from the Echo Park Historical Society, as well as from a website called Community Walk which has a map of Los […]

New and Returning Eats at Dodger Stadium

A press release yesterday unveiled Dodger Stadium’s new menu items you’ll be able to get all season, starting with the home opener on Tuesday, April 13. Some of the new items are enormous in size, and another even has a Facebook page calling for its return. Menu highlights include: My Town Nights: features ethnic foods […]

Warwick Vintage Shop Moves Down Sunset

Warwick, an Echo Park vintage store, has moved from its location at 1461 ½ W Sunset Blvd to a larger space at 1205 Sunset Blvd. Tomorrow (Saturday, April 10) the store is holding a sort-of grand opening called “Flash Flea” in which local vendors will be featured. There will be a DJ, merchandise for sale, […]

Prepare Yourself for Opening Day in Echo Park

Noel Pallais, the Dodgers Neighborhood Relations Manager, sent out an email earlier today (Friday) about what the neighborhood can expect for Opening Day on Tuesday, April 13. The night before Opening Day, maintenance lights will be on for the duration of the night in preparation for Opening Day Events.  We will make every effort to […]

“Distraction” burglary on Glendale Blvd.

From the E-Policing newsletter, sent today at around 1:00 pm: On April 6th, 2010 at 3:15 PM an elderly distraction burglary occurred at the 2200 block of Glendale Blvd. The victim was approached by a male white who stated he needed to examine a cable wiring to the rear of her residence. She accompanied the […]

Get your Summer Books at the EPLCG Book Sale

Shop for your summer reading books! The Echo Park Library Community Group is having a book sale on Saturday, April 10 from 12 noon – 4:00 pm. Enjoy some complimentary coffee and donuts while shopping for your 25 -50 cent books! Specialty books are priced under $5.00. You can also support the EPLCG by becoming […]

Goodbye, Fried Chicken – Hello Pizza

I thought things looked a little different last night when I drove by the new Little Caesars location on Echo Park Avenue. Yesterday the last remnants of Pioneer Chicken were removed and documented by Echo Park residents (posted on The Eastsider LA).

Chicks with Knives Supper in Echo Park

Chicks with Knives, which holds supper club events across Southern California, will be hosting its next supper club in Echo Park on Sunday, April 11. We’re new to Chicks with Knives and the supper club phenomenon, but it sounds incredibly delicious! The company hosts private dinner parties and other food events for what is sort […]

Will the New D13 App Help Improve our Neighborhoods?

“Our 311 app for iPhone and Blackberry to launch soon—we had the training today and will announce a big download day for everyone when we hit the streets!” reads a post from Eric Garcetti’s Facebook page. What exactly is a 311 app? Constituents in District 13 (which includes Echo Park, parts of Hollywood, Thai Town, […]

The Nervous Breakdown’s Literary Experience at the Echo

In celebration of National Poetry Month, The Nervous Breakdown’s Literary Experience is taking place at The Echo on Saturday, April 10th, 2010. If you’re a fan of Stories Books and Café in Echo Park, looks like they’ve helped make this event happen. Here are the details: The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd. Saturday, April 10th Doors […]