Saturday: Elysian Heights Elementary Snow Day Fundraiser

Well both the Echo Park Beautification/Cleanup and the Elysian Heights Elementary Snow Day Fundraiser were canceled twice due to heavy rain over the past couple of weekends, but for Snow day we are back on schedule for this weekend.

The 1st Annual Snow Day Fundraiser at Elysian Heights Elementary will take place on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Click here for more information about the event.

The Echo Park Beautification has been postponed until further notice – keep your eye out for an update as it looks like the event will take place some time in April.

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Tonight: EPIC Grand Opening

Tonight is the (E.P.I.C.) Echo Park Independent Co-Op Grand Opening Party and “Post It Note” art show.

The event takes place from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 10% of all sales this evening will be donated to Million Trees LA, but 100% of all sales of the “Post It Note” Art show to be donated to organization as well.

E.P.I.C. is located at 1712 W. Sunset Blvd.

Over 40 talented all Local Los Angeles fashion designers & artists, Jett Vodka, Food Trucks, DJ, & Raucous fun.

E.P.I.C. Brands include:

925LA, Alexandra Cassaniti, Ashton Michael, Brian Lichtenburg, Dear Creatures, Endovanera, form and fauna, Gabby Applegate, Gregory Alexander, Himiku, House Of Bare, Howl, LadyBoy Shoes, LAS Jewlery, Laura Kranitz, Le sang des betes , Luxary Jones, Maes Jewlery, Mike Vensel, Modern Lovers, Mohawk Street,  Natalia Romano, Osei-Duro, Molly Keogh, Philip and Lillian bags by Alison Burns, Poppy and Quail, Prophetik, Propr, Reclaimed in LA, Skarf, Smoke & Mirrors,  Sqaures , Paul Strouse, The Battalion, The Bryan Hearns Collection, Vanishing Creatures, & We As Folk.

Click here for the EPIC Facebook page.
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Friday: Ben Harper & Relentless7 at Origami Vinyl

On Friday, March 12, Origami Vinyl is hosting a FREE show featuring Ben Harper and Relentless7.

Relentless7, composed of Ben Harper, Jason Mozersky (guitar), Jesse Ingalls (bass) and Jordan Richardson (drums), released its album White Lies for Dark Times in May 2009. They also released a CD and DVD of their performance at the 2009 Montreal International Jazz Fest. A limited number of vinyl copies of the life performance as well as White Lies for Dark Times will be available for sale.

Doors open at 8:45 pm and the show starts at 9:00 pm, but since space is limited you should expect to arrive and line up early. Origami Vinyl expects to start lining people up at 7:30 pm.

Origami Vinyl is located at 1816 W. Sunset Blvd.

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Little Birds #2 At Tavin

Join Erin Tavin & Stefie Nelson at Tavin for Little Birds #2 on Friday, March 12 from 7-9:00 pm.

Featuring: Actress & Artist Grace Zabriskie (“Big Love”) reading from and signing copies of her new book, “Poems.”

Author & Filmmaker Jessica Hundley reading & showing slides from “Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967”

A special appearance by “I’m With the Band” author Pamela Des Barres

Wine courtesy of Bear Flag

Tavin is located at 1543 Echo Park Avenue. Click here to read the store’s website.

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White Stripes Film Screening At Echoplex


The Echoplex is hosting a FREE, all ages screening of The White Stripes Under the Great White Northern Lights, a film about the band’s 2007 tour of Canada. Click here to watch the trailer.

Doors open at 7:30 pm, and the free screening starts at 8:00 pm. The film will be projected over the stage with seating and peppermint candies provided. Click here to RSVP

The Echoplex is located at 1154 Glendale Blvd.

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March Events At Stories

Stories Bookstore and Cafe on Sunset has a lot going on this month. For those of you who have not ventured inside, there is an outdoor area in back for relaxing and they have wireless internet. See the Stories menu posted here.

Mac n’ Cheese Mondays:
Between 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, get an indulgent order of macaroni & cheese and green salad for $5.00!

Friday, March 12:
A special patio performance from Boy Scout Jamboree, the acoustic-ish country-ish alter ego of Spindrift – LA’s hip version of psych rock meets Morricone.

Stories Books and Cafe is located at 1716 Sunset Blvd. You can check out their website by clicking here.

Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
“HOMO-CENTRIC” Curated by Hank Henderson
Featuring: Daniel Foster, Paloma Parfrey, Sage, Steven Tagleand more to be announced!

Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 pm:
H.I.P., Hollywood Institute of Poetics presents  Moe Green Poetry Show reading panel discussion On Poetry in the Prison System. Hosted by Rafael F J Alvarado, panel moderator to be announced.

Featuring:
Robert Juarez, Hugo Machuca, Luis Javier Rodriguez, Hannah Wehr

Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 pm:
Signing and party of “Ripe” by Arthur Allen. For the millions of food lovers who are tomato-obsessed, Ripe, reveals the fascinating story behind the fruit, its farmers and its fans around the world.

RESIDENT EVENTS:

Every 2nd & 4th Monday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm:
An astrological salon with Malcolm Schenot – learn what the stars and moons and your birthday all mean!

Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm:
StoryTimeFunLand kids’ party train meets every Weds on the Stories patio! Songs, stories and a little sunshine for the kids. Café discounts during STFL.  StoryTimeFunLand now also has a CD, “Welcome”, with their hit song “Sea Monkey Shake.”

Every Thursday at 5:00 pm:
Tarot card reading on the patio with Marcela; $20.00 for a reading.

Every Friday at 7:00 pm:
Friday Night Knits: Tina Marin and Michelle Tritten host a non pressure “stitch & bitch.” Bring your knitting, get some coffee and knit one/ purl two.  For those of you who know your way with yarn and for those of you who end up in knots.

Stories Books and Cafe is located at 1716 Sunset Blvd. You can also check out their website by clicking here.

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Local Artist Shows At Chango This Month

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Chickens in Love – An 826LA Mini Music Festival

Chickens in Love refers to several things:

Chickens in Love is an online pledge-a-thon, where you can support 826LA by voting with dollars for your favorite song. All the songs are written by 826LA students and covered by local bands. Pledge now because the polls close on April 30.

All of the songs are available on the full length album Chickens in Love. Artists including She & Him, Fiona Apple, Cold War Kids, Tim and Eric, The Happy Hollows, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Dum Dum Girls, and Crystal Antlers. It’s available on limited-edition vinyl, CD, and iTunes.

Chickens in Love is also the name of 826LA’s mini music festival which will be going down this Saturday, March 6 at the Echoplex. Performers will include The Submarines, The Pity Party, Summer Darling, The Happy Hollows, The Growlers, and more! The show is all ages and goes from 1pm to 7pm (doors open at noon). You can purchase tickets here.

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Dodger 2010 Schedule Posted

Hey Dodger fans,

We just posted the Dodger Google calendar for your viewing pleasure. You can click here to view the calendar, or use the navigation above: click on “Community Resources“, and under “Local Businesses” you’ll find the link for “Dodger Stadium“, which will allow you to view the Google calendar.

Go Dodgers!

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Events & Classes At The Library

There are a lot of events for kids and adults coming up at the library. Did you know the library offers computer classes as well as classes for online job hunting and resume writing? There is even a web design class. Bring your kids around on March 2nd for Dr. Seuss day or to one of the library’s numerous art classes!

Adult

  • Mar 03 – Crochet & Knitting Class
    5:00 PM
    A crocheting and knitting class for all adults – beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.
  • Mar 06 – Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.
  • Mar 16 – Music and Munchies
    6:30 PM
    Step outside your busy schedule and into an evening of lovely, live music with the UCLA GLUCK STRING QUARTET. Refreshments provided.
  • Mar 20 – Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.
  • Mar 24 – Community Health Plans – Learn Your Options
    6:30 PM
    The State of California provides free and low-cost health plans for families who can’t afford health insurance. Representatives from these services will be here to explain the different programs and how to access them. Get your questions answered.
  • Apr 21 – Crochet & Knitting Class
    5:00 PM
    A crocheting and knitting class for all adults – beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.

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Saturday’s Events: Don’t forget!

Here’s your schedule for Saturday, February 27:

Echo Park Beautification Cleanup
Postponed due to rain! We will let you know when the event is rescheduled.

Stairways of Echo Park Tour (if not rained out!)
10 am
Elysian Heights Elementary School: 1562 Baxter St.

Miss Scarlot in the Parlor Studio Sale
10 am – 8 pm, Saturday + Sunday
1282 W. Sunset Blvd.

Snow Day Fundraiser
Has been rescheduled (due to rain) for March 6 March 13, more info to come later!

Echo Park Block Party (if not rained out!)
11 am – 1 pm
1572 Sunset Boulevard @ Echo Park Avenue

Origami Vinyl Show
12 noon
Brunch with The Mother Hips

Know New Taxes workshop
2:00 PM
The Ronin Gallery: 1924 Echo Park Avenue
$10 / seat (contact them to RSVP)


So you can’t be bored on Saturday – there’s plenty to do!

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Echo Park Block Party

Join the fun on Saturday, February 27 for the Office & Community Center Grand Opening and Echo Park Block Party.

1572 Sunset Boulevard @ Echo Park Avenue

11 am – 1 pm

Formal Program at 12 noon

Honoring: Bank of America, LAPD Rampart, GEPENC & City Attorney Tom Griego

Featuring: LA COUNTs 2010 U.S.CENSUS, with Congressman Xavier Becerra, Senator Gil Cedillo, Assembly Member Kevin De Leon, Council President Eric Garcetti, and Council Member Ed Reyes

Supporting Organizations: Betty Plasencia Elementary School, Clifford St. Elementary School, Rev. David Farley, United Methodist Church, Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, Echo Park Improvement Association, Echo Park Library Community Group, Echo Park Security Association, Edendale Library Friends Society (ELFS), Elysian Heights Elementary School, Episcopal Cathedral Center of St. Paul, Foursquare Church/Angelus Temple, Historic Filipinotown Chamber of Commerce, Judy Donovan of Edendale Library, Lisa Palombi of Echo Park Library, Logan St. Elementary School, Mayberry St. Elementary School, Positive Energy Group, Rosemont Elementary School

Donation Requested: GEPENC is supporting the efforts of Student International Travel Experiences (SITE) 501 (c)(3) by collecting used, old or broken digital cameras, lap tops, cell phones, IPODS, GPS and ink cartridges. Please bring your items and place in SITE BOX at the event.

Click here for the press release.

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Snow Day Fundraiser at Elysian Heights Elementary

1st Annual Snow Day Fundraiser at Elysian Heights Elementary

Saturday February 27 10 am to 4 pm (In case of rain the event will be rescheduled for March 6)

Saturday, March 6 March 12, 10 am – 4 pm

1562 Baxter St. (corner of Baxter and Echo Park Ave)

Please bring family and friends out for a day of winter fun while raising money for one of our charming neighborhood schools.

Sled ride, games, crafts, face painting, delicious baked goods, hot chocolate, snow cones, pizza, tostadas, and a raffle to win gift certificates from some wonderful neighborhood businesses.

Admission is free. Activities and food are via ticket purchase day of. (Sled rides are $2. Food, games, craft tickets range from .50 to $3.00)

Special Thanks to:
LA Pizza Company, The Little Barn, BabyCakes Bakery, Sweet Estelle’s Baking Supply on Etsy,Beauty Box, Blue Collar, Fix, Echo Park Cycles, Delilah’s Bakery, and many more…

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“Sister Aimee” DVD Release Party at Echo Park Film Center

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 25 at 8pm, the Echo Park Film Center will be celebrating the release of their film “Sister Aimee: The Musical.” The film was created out of a free EPFC youth filmmaking class that introduced the kids “to the musical genre as they learned about one of Echo Park’s most dynamic historical figures: ‘Sister’ Aimee Semple McPherson.” The film features all original sets, costumes, songs and choreography created by the students. Screening is free and open to the public. Q&A with the filmmakers and refreshments to follow the screening!

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