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Fish Fry Jamboree at Echo Country Outpost

“Jesus Halibut Christ, it’s a Fish Fry, Barbecue, Music Jamboree!”

at the Echo Country Outpost

1930 Echo Park Ave

Sunday, May 30
(Memorial Day Weekend)

12:00 Noon – 11:00 pm (or until the cows come home)

Proceeds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

$20.00 at the door (that will include everything!)

Food and beverage: Fish fryin’, Meat grillin’, Veggies too
Beer, tequila, wine and non-alcoholic drinks

Music all day starting by 2:00 pm
AMANDA JO WILLIAMS
JOHN NORWOOD
MATTHEW O’NEILL
GLASS GOBLINS

Fun and games: Face painting, Frisbee & Football tossing, Sidewalk chalking

Visit the Facebook page to RSVP.

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Silver Lake Jubilee this Weekend

The Silver Lake Jubilee is a two-day music and art event featuring 35 music acts, multi-disciplinary art, local artists and crafters, food from local restaurateurs, interactive booths, and various cultural enclaves in the Silver Lake and surrounding communities (Spaceland, Origami Vinyl, buzzbands.la and El Echo Parqeuño are curating music for the event).

The event will have a very strong focus on the environment, including the implementation of “Zero Waste initiatives with the goal of 90% land fill diversion and sourcing power from alternative energy resources.” There will be several interactive “villages,” including a Children’s Village, Literary Village, Arts Village and Eco Village.

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Cuban Music Festival in Echo Park

The 16th Annual Cuban Music Festival is taking place on Sunday, May 23, from 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm at the Echo Park Lake.

Performers include: Rumbankete, The Echo Park Project, Susie Hansen Latin Band, and DJ Saoco.

The event is free! As usual in the park, there will be plenty of international food, crafts, and clothing on sale.

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Obesity Walk This Saturday (May 22)

Saturday May 22

8am – 12pm.

Echo Park Lake

Free

presented by St. Vincent Medical Center in Downtown Los Angeles

St. Vincent Medical Center, in conjunction with the Aetna Foundation, will host a community walk to encourage healthy exercise and raise awareness among community leaders about obesity, a major public health threat to our multicultural communities. This event initiates the hospital’s comprehensive Community Obesity Prevention Program.

Help us and Walk to “Stop Obesity” among our communities. This is an special event that will take place at Echo Park Lake.

Registration will be from 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. If anyone would like to sign up ahead of the walk the number to call is 213-484-7765. Download sign up sheet here. Email PedroRamirez@dochs.org for more info.

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Library Book Sale Tomorrow (May 19th)

Wednesday, May 19th

2pm – 5pm

Community Room

Edendale Library

2011 Sunset Blvd.

Free parking in rear parking lot

Cash only

We have had over 1000 newly donated non-fiction books this week, mostly hardcover with dust jackets.These were donated by a local book dealer who has gone out of business, and is just a small part of the collection. The rest will be sold over the coming weeks. You will find these on our center tables starting at ten cents (.10). This is not a misprint. We must clear out our inventory. We have over 5,000 books in total, many rare, old, out of print, signed first editions and collectible.

We have nowhere to store all these books, so we’re just clearing them out. These are donated books, not library books. All our proceeds go to library programs and books, and in light of looming budget cuts this year we need your support more than ever.

Please call Sheila Anthony at 323-868-1243 if you have any questions.

If you’re buying in large quantity, please bring your own boxes.

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A May Old Time At Stories

HOMO CENTRIC – A May Old Time!

Thursday, May 20
7:30pm
Free

A literary evening /reading for the GBLT set; this month featuring a lesbian comic, a former priest & everyone in-between. Yes, really. In-between. See, the funny lady goes 1st, the formerly frocked fellow is last & 3 other equally talented writers are between them (it’s an alphabet thing)-Like a big homo-Oreo! Be a smart cookie & join us. – Stories Email Blast

Stories Books and Café
1716 Sunset Blvd

Keep reading to learn about more upcoming events at Stories.

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Styles Upon Styles Screening and Djs

Styles Upon Styles Los Angeles
Hosted by Crazy Legs of the world famous Rocksteady Crew & Onecypher.com

Thursday, May 20th

at The Echo

The night begins with a private screening of “Bouncing Cats”– an inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create better lives for Ugandan children by transcending the power of hip-hop.

*All proceeds from the screening will go straight to Breakdance Project Uganda.

RSVP: bouncingcats.la@gmail.com

Music Provided by:
Crazy Legs – Rock Steady Crew
Ervin Arana – Rock Steady Crew
Dj Dennis Infante – Onecypher.com

LIVE DJ & PERCUSSIONIST SET
PERCUSSIONISTS INCLUDE:
Melena Francis Valdes – Music credits include: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Isaac Hayes, Barry White, Julio Iglesias, Papo Conga…
Eric Seats – Tour drummer for Patti Labelle & Lalah Hathaway
Timbali Cornwell – Tour credits – Maxwell & Album credits: Wayman Tisdale.

*SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by The World Famous Rock Steady Crew

Produced by:
Shelley Oto, Crazy Legs and Dennis Infante

RSVP Email: stylesuponstyles.la@gmail.com

7:30pm (live percussion set starts at 10pm)

$5 with RSVP, $10 without

21+

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Roller Disco At The Echoplex

Down and Derby Roller Disco

Thursday, May 20th

9pm

$5 with RSVP, $10 at the door

21+

The Los Angeles event is set apart from Down and Derby parties in other cities by its authentic 70s feel. The resident DJs don’t just spin popular tunes for which the era has become known—they reach into the depths of 70s music to bring partiers the obscure hits that may not be recognizable by most, but are truly indicative of the culture and lifestyle of the era.

Down and Derby, is a retro-inspired roller-skating party created and designed to give attendees a unique nightlife experience. The interactive throwback events combine décor reminiscent of a 70s roller disco with attendees participating through wearing fashion attire evocative of the era. DJs known for pushing the limits of mixing and music production are procured, adding vibrant energy to the event with both underground and popular mixes. – At The Echo

Quad skates of every size will be available to rent for $5. Guests are welcome to bring their own roller skates.

RSVP here

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Elsyian Park Fundraiser Banquet

Join the Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park for the 47th Annual Fundraiser Banquet on Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cocktail hour starts at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, and raffle to follow (businesses are welcome to donate to the raffle). I See Hawks in LA will be playing during the cocktail hour.

The event takes place at the Grace E. Simons Lodge, 1025 Elysian Park Avenue

Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children and toddlers are free. You can also purchase a table of 8 or 10, be sure to include your name and the names of your guests along with your check.

For all tickets, send a check to:
CCSEP c/o Mike Kogan, Treasurer
1401 W. Calumet Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026

You can also email your reservation information to Dan Reza. This is expected to be a sell-out event, so make sure to reserve your spot ASAP!

For more information, contact Dan Reza at 818.613.0332 or via email.

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Echo Park Beautification with Garcetti’s Office

The first Echo Park Beautification was scheduled for late February, but all that rain interfered with the events.

This time the Beautification project will take place on Saturday, May 1, 8:45 am at the Echo Park Walgreens parking lot (1625 W. Sunset Blvd). Join Council President Eric Garcetti, members from the Positive Energy Group, Echo Park TAP, GEPENC, and volunteers from Kaiser Permanente and the Big Sunday Organization.

The morning will start out with refreshments and instructions, followed by a couple of hours of some beautification labor, all for the purpose of continuing to make Echo Park a little brighter.

Download the flyer here.

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

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Friday Night In Echo Park

Everybody Was In The French Resistance…Now, Ezra Furman and The Harpoons at The Echo:

9pm. $8. 18+

If you don’t know the gimmick yet, Everybody Was In The French Resistance… Now is all about rewriting the biggest mistakes in pop history. Whether it’s telling Avril Lavigne to back off or correcting the likes of Bob Dylan on “Think Twice (It’s Not Alright)”, they’ve corrected some grave injustices in the popular musical landscape. But if you’re still not sure what’s going on, you can get a first-hand look when the band, lead by Art Brut’s Eddie Argos and The Blood Arm’s Dyan Valdes, tour the U.S. and Canada this April and May.

The tour kicks off April 23rd in Los Angeles, CA and darts all across the U.S. and into Toronto and Montreal before wrapping up on May 26th in Phoenix, AZ. In an interview with NME recently, Argos said he was excited to get out on the road, especially to get ahead of work on his day job band.

“I’m really looking forward to the tour,” Argos said. “Unfortunately Dave Newton, who played the European tour and SXSW shows, can’t make it. We have Ian Catskilkin from Art Brut instead, which will be useful for writing the next Art Brut album.” – Consequence of Sound

with resident DJs spinning the best in Brit / Indie / Soul / Twee / Madchester / Punk / Glam

Find out more at ClubUnderground.net.

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Rock For Renters’ Rights At The Echo

Wednesday, April 28

7:30 pm

The Echo

$15

18+

featuring:
Mayaztek
LA Fog
Chango
Chicano Batman
Allan Ides with DJ Phatrick

100% of the proceeds go towards keeping Eviction Defense Network

To Purchase tickets, or for more information, please call 213.385.8112 or email info@evictiondefensenetwork.org

The Eviction Defense Network (EDN) is a network of trial lawyers, advocates and tenants dedicated to defending the right to affordable housing and ensuring access to justice in housing matters to tenants in Los Angeles County. EDN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and representation to tenants facing eviction. – EDN website

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Earth Week: Earth Day Events Around LA

  • Thursday April 22nd – Earth Day at Environment Furniture: Want to get pampered?  Then head over to the Environment Furniture show room for some earth-friendly fashion and makeovers There will also be a silent auction benefiting Brand Aid Haiti.  The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 8126 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90048 (map).
  • Thursday April 22nd – LA Green Drinks Present I Heart Earth: Join up with the local LA Green drinks crowd as they combine forces with all of the chapters to create one be Green Drinks event at the New LEED Cheroke Lofts in the Fairfax District.  Meet and greet with lots of local organizations doing good green work.  More info at http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/
  • Thursday April 22nd – Pledge For The Planet: Join local business owners and community members pledge to make eco-friendly changes in their lives.  Independent music collective Dublab will be there spinning live and come via public transportation or your bike.   The event starts at 12 p.m.  Learn more at Sustainablesilverlake.org
  • Thursday April 22nd – Global Home Tree Benefit: Celebrate Earth Day with James Cameron and the crew behind the film at the Nokia Live event in downtown Los Angeles.   Enjoy live music, see eco-highlights of the film and participate in a Q&A with cast and crew.  Get complete details and tickets (that benefit local at risk youth) email EarthDayHomeTree@gmail.com
  • Thursday April 22nd -Valley Water Expo: Did you know you could receive up to 2,000 from LADWP?  Learn about this and more ways you can be “Water Wise” at the Valley Water Expo. Get complete details at http://valleywaterexpo.blogspot.com/

Via Your Daily Thread. Visit their site for weekend earth day events and other eco friendly stories and tips.

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Charity Poker Tournament at the Echoplex

ALL IN ‘10 Poker Tournament to benefit The Bridge Program

at the Echoplex

Sunday, April 25th at 12pm

$25 to register, $200 to buy in

21+

Play for your chance to win prizes such as an Apple iPad, iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, tickets to the Playboy Jazz Festival, plus dinners, gift cards and outings.

All-In ‘10

Dozens of poker players competing for the All-In ‘10 Championship and great prizes. Be part of the action!

What is All-In ‘10?
It’s a Charity Poker Tournament for the Bridge Program. Great prizes for all the top winners. Loads of action and surprises!

How does All-In ‘10 work?
It’s simple. It’s like a walk-a-thon.
Register to play for only $25.
Then raise your buy-in.
Ask friends and family members to chip in and sponsor you.
Invite them down to the ECHOPLEX to watch you play.
The minimum buy-in is only $200.
Raise more and you can buy-in at a higher level and reap the rewards!

What kinds of prizes?
New prizes are coming in all the time, so check back here for updates. Visit our full list of prizes to see a complete list and details.

Register at: The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program at Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) provides college classes to low income adults in Los Angeles, at no cost to students. Bridge students earn up to twelve units of college credit while studying philosophy, literature, art history, and writing over a nine-month period.

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McSweeney’s Launch Party at 826LA and Stories

McSweeney’s Issue #34 Launch Party at 826LA and Stories

Monday, April 26th, 2010

There will be food, drink and a discussion and signing with McSweeney’s contributors Nick McDonell and Teddy Wayne. The musical guest for the evening is The Blasting Company.

826LA East / The Echo Park Time Travel Mart and Stories

8:00 pm

Free

RSVP and reserve your copy here (McSweeney’s Quarterly #34 is $20+tax at Stories).

Issue 34 features new stories of shipwrecks, kidnappings and bad vacations, by (among others) Anthony Doerr, Daniel Handler, and T. C. Boyle. Also included are new letters about wine and Hawaii from John Hodgman and Sarah Vowell, twenty-one dead-on self-portraits drawn by the likes of Michael Martone, Michel Gondry, and Sarah Silverman, and, beyond all this, in a standalone volume, Nick McDonell’s stunning exploration of the latest iteration of the war in Iraq-a ground-level account from within the 1st Cavalry Division. The whole thing weighs in at just under 400 pages, and comes in its own custom-made double-sleeve. Purchase it on Amazon.

826LA is located at 1714 W. Sunset Blvd.

Stories is located at 1716 W Sunset Blvd.

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