Machine Project Benefit this Weekend

Machine Project invites you to our first-ever benefit event on Saturday Nov 7th at a special location – Mister Jalopy’s secret lair, accessible only through a hidden entrance behind Coco’s Variety Store at 2427 Riverside Drive. With over 20 participating artists, technologists and musicians, the 2009 Benefit packs months worth of events into a single intimate evening. What to expect? Opportunities to steal art from a laser-protected, action movie-style perimeter, wager on microscopic slime mold races, try your hand at gold panning to prospect for real gold nuggets, stay late to huddle around the firepit to make ’smores, partake from the amply stocked wine and beer bar, have a wood-fired pizza from an on-site brick pizza oven, enjoy music from four different acts, replace your old Getty Museum fake ID, participate in head-to-head speed soldering contests and eat noodles supplied by Kwong Dynasty Noodle Cart.

There will be free food and drinks.

$75 for members

$100 for General Admission

$250 for “extra magical benefactor” tickets

Purchase tickets here.

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EP Community Parade Sponsorship Opportunity

A message from Cindy Ortiz:

On Saturday, December 12th, 2009, from noon – 3 p.m., the historic community of Echo Park will celebrate “Peace and Goodwill.”

Last year many of you purchased advertising for the parade program and I hope you will consider us once again. This year 2000 parade programs will be distributed along the Sunset Boulevard parade route.

If you wish to purchase advertising please note the following: This year business card ads and corporate sponsorship will be offered.

We request that all copy be camera-ready. This year’s parade program will measure 8.5″ (width) x 5.5″ (length). Printed business card ads will measure 2 3/8″ (w) x 1 3/8″ (l) and the price is $40.00 (additional donations are always accepted and greatly appreciated). Deadline is Wednesday, November 18th.

If you wish to be a corporate sponsor, please contact Ms. Christine Peters by telephone (323.662.1007), e-mail or visit the parade website.

All proceeds are directed towards this family-oriented event. Please make checks payable to El Centro Del Pueblo (1157 Lemoyne St., Los Angeles, Ca. 90026).

If there are any questions I may be reached by telephone (323.664.2412) or e-mail.

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Get Down at the Echoplex on Saturday

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Down and Derby, the premier roller skating organization that has quickly garnered a loyal following in cities such as Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Pomona and New York City, will host a special Halloween event at The Echoplex on Saturday, October 31. Dublab DJs Greenleaf, SFV Acid and Suzanne Kraft will control the roller disco rink’s turntables, broadcasting amplified sounds for the eight-wheeled revelers.

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 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.

The entry fee is $5 with RSVP, $10 at the door and quad skates of every size will be available to rent for another $5. Guests are welcome to bring their own roller skates to the event.

with:
Pink Dollaz

@ Echoplex
enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

RSVP at www.downandderby.org

9pm / $5 with RSVP, $10 at the door / 18+

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Free Comedy Night at Origami Vinyl

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Origami Vinyl is hosting a comedy night tonight at 7:00 pm. Special guests include:

Matt Braunger

Matt Dwyer

Kyle Kinane

Steve Agee

Hugh Moore

The show is free and there will be beer.

Origami Vinyl is a record shop and record label in Echo Park, located at:

Los Angeles, CA, 90026

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Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in Echo Park

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Echo Park’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration takes place on Sunday, November 1, from 1-8:00 pm at El Centro de Pueblo (1157 Lemoyne Street).

This free family event will feature altars, music, and culture, entertainment including Ollin, 5Senti2, Plaza de la Raza Salsa Performing Group, Soft Parade, face painting, arts and crafts workshops, lotería, food and refreshments. To set up your own free altar to remember your loved ones or participate as a vendor for $50, call 213-483-6335 or conradoterrazas@roadrunner.com.

El Centro del Pueblo was established in 1974 as a not-for-profit community service agency. Its mission is to provide social services and resources to the community to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families in the diverse communities of Los Angeles County. They work to alleviate and mitigate the negative affects of gang violence and improve the quality of life for youth and families through prevention, intervention, and education.

Services include counseling, drug prevention, social rehabilitation, employment, outreach, education, health services, and youth services. These services help the physical, mental, emotional and economic well-being of the residents of the communities of Northeast, Downtown and South Los Angeles.

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November is Eco-in-the-Echo

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Warwick, the Vintage clothing and gifts store on Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park, is dedicating the month of November to sustainability in fashion, style, art and design. Titled “Eco-in-the-Echo,” the store will feature local artists and designers who bring awareness to or participate in the environment.

“The idea is to show the community how vintage and restyled vintage is sustainable fashion, using existing materials to create style, trends and art,” says owner Justin Warwick in a press release.

On Thursday, October 29 from 8:00 pm – 1:00 am, Warwick will be kickstarting the month with a special launch party with complimentary beverages and gift bags for the first 100 guests.

In addition to his own vintage line, some of the artists that will participate in Eco-in-the-Echo include:

Chandra Abel Designs
Colleen Corcoran
Joseph Prichard
Nooworks
Docs Pop
Button Muse
Joanna Oster

Warwick is located at 1461 ½ West Sunset Blvd.

Check out some recent coverage on Warwick in the Green Guide Network, and for more information about Warwick you can go to the store’s website.

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Echo Park Fright Night

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Echo Park Fright Night will take place on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Echo Park Recreation Center.

The event is free for everyone!

There will be Monsters on Parade at 5:30 and a Teen Dance from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Carnival games, Moonbounce, and more!

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Gathering of Community Gardens 2009

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The Los Angeles Community Garden Council is holding the Gathering of Community Gardens 2009 this weekend, October 24-25, 2009. Here are the details:

Saturday Conference
October 24, 2009
8:00 am – 3:00 am

The Saturday conference will provide a series of workshops, discussion panels, networking opportunities and a resource fair for community gardeners throughout Los Angeles. Three workshops will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Suggested donation is $10, and will be held at 1745 North Spring Street, Unit 4 Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Sunday Garden Tour
October 25, 2009
8:00 am – 3:30 am

On Sunday, the Council will offer a van tour of community gardens (which is full, but you can follow in your own vehicle), starting and ending at Solano Canyon, near Dodger Stadium. The tour will visit gardens in downtown LA, East LA, Elysian Park and Hollywood. Most of these gardens, run by volunteers and serving local neighborhoods, are rarely open to the public at large.

All attendees must meet at Farmlab by 8:00 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 24.

To register, click here.
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Film Festival and Book Signing this weekend

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On Saturday, October 24, Fantasy Film Festival guest speakers Joshua Dysart and Joshua Hale Fialkov will be signing books and hanging out at STORIES Bookstore after their panel discussion at the Saturday Fantasy Film Festival. The Festival, which takes place at the Rec Center Studio in Echo Park, is an “all-day film festival that will showcase sci-fi, fantasy and horror films and discussions that explore hope + fear in uncertain times.”

STORIES is located a few doors down from Rec Center Studio at 1716 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. A limited number of copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase.

Click here to purchase your Saturday Fantasy Film Festival tickets for $10, or here to find out more about the Fantasy Film Festival.

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Wednesday: Echo Park Hospitality Night

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The third Echo Park Hospitality Night will take place this Wednesday, October 21 from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

The event begins west of Alvarado, and continues east towards Dodgers stadium. Finish up the crawl at our good friend’s vintage shop, Warwick, for some good merchandise and good company.

Click here for a list of participating businesses.

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New Business and Opening Party

bedrocktober-flyerBedrock, a rehearsal and recording space,  is set to open in Echo Park. This should make many neighborhood musicians pretty happy. For those of us who would otherwise never set foot in a rehearsal space we can still sneak a peak at the opening party on October 25th. RSVP, then when you arrive you’ll be given a map with food and drink tickets. There will be people to answer your questions and this will be a family friendly event so bring your budding musicians, too. Don’t be too quick to think you won’t be hanging out at Bedrock in the future, though. This place has big plans like a coffee house and a microbrewery. A rooftop garden will supply food for the coffeehouse and three hotel suites will be available for rent. They have hourly air conditioned rehearsal rooms starting at $15/hr. Nothing to rehearse with? Check out the store, take your gear to the repair shop or rent instruments and amps right there. They are certainly living up to the word compound. Many a musician in town to record will probably end up living at Bedrock which will make it an local interesting business to keep track of. Keep reading for more info and to see the full list of offerings from the Bedrock website.

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EP Farmers’ Market Celebrates 3 Years

The Echo Park Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary this Friday, October 16 from 3:00-7:00 pm. The event will feature a Good Cooking/Buena Cocina demonstration with free samples, free carrot cake from La Boulangerie, and of course farm fresh, locally grown produce and prepared foods and crafts from local vendors.

The Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday from 3:00-7:00 pm at Parking lot #663, 1142 Logan St., half a block south of Sunset Blvd.

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Tonight: Eddie Izzard benefit for 826LA

Tonight at 7:00 pm, Eddie Izzard will be performing at the Echoplex for an 826 LA benefit.

Looks like there still may be tickets!

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Tribal Cafe hosts “Summer Harvest”

Starting October 11 through November, Tribal Cafe will be hosting “Summer Harvest,” with live music, artists, vendors and food.

Tribal Cafe, which features a cafe-style menu featuring raw and vegan dishes, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies, is located at 1651 W. Temple Street, 90026.

For booking info and other questions visit the Summer Harvest website.

Here’s the lineup:

October

The Wilson Heights Gang
The Downtown Train
Mark Noel Miller
Dustbowl Revival
Diana Lozano
BellHaunts
Son Ark
Coyote

Vendor/Artist: Dubin Art

November:

Peace of Mind
BellHaunts

December artists and vendors:

TBA

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For the Weekend: Try something new, for free!

Self Help Graphics & Art in East LA is offering FREE Dia de los Muertos workshops throughout the month of October. There are a lot of exciting workshops to explore, and looks to be worth checking out! All you have to do is wear clothes that can get messy, and show up on time!

Self Help Graphics & Art
3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Phone (323) 881-6444

Check out their website for more info.

Paper Flower Making / Flores de Papel

OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 10, OCTOBER 17 & OCTOBER 24, 2009

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come learn the tradition of creating handcrafted paper flowers with Master Altar Maker, Ofelia Esparza and the Esparza Family. Many of the flowers you create will be used for the community altar which is one of the yearly traditions at Self Help Graphic’s Dia De Los Muertos Celebration each November 2. There will be paper flowers to take home too. You can make small and big flowers of multiple colors. This workshop is open to all ages. No experience is necessary.

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Paper Mache Mask

OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 10, OCTOBER 17 & OCTOBER 24, 2009
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to create your very own calavera mask with artist, Dewey Tafoya. Dewey made plaster forms for you to build your paper mask on, which makes the classic Paper Mache calaca-look easy to achieve. Create your mask on one Saturday, let it dry for a week, then come back the following Saturday to paint and glitter it! Making masks is a two-part process, be sure to make time in your schedule for 2 Saturdays. Small kids will need help with mask making—they should bring a parent, older sister or brother to assist them.

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Dia De Los Muertos Mascara Decorating

OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 10, OCTOBER 17 & OCTOBER 24, 2009
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join crafter, Becky Cortez to decorate a one-dimensional, calaca mascara (mask) created by a SHG artist and printed on card stock. This workshop is challenging for young and old, because there are different materials for you to select from for personalizing your mascara. They each come out beautifully unique! We encourage you to wear the mascara you created and decorated to Self Help Graphic’s Dia de los Muertos procession on November 2!

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Papel Picado

OCTOBER 3 & OCTOBER 24, 2009
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A guest artist will teach the basics of papel picado using some simple cutting techniques and a template. Create traditional Day of the Dead designed cut-outs that you can use to display as panels and banners. This papel picado workshop is best suited to students who can use scissors and can follow a template. Some of these paper picado panels will be displayed as part of the community altar at Self Help Graphic’s Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration, some will be for your Dia de los Muertos altar at home too. Parents are encouraged to attend classes with their child.

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Papel Picado

OCTOBER 10 & OCTOBER 17, 2009
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Papel Picado goddess, Margaret Sosa is teaching this session—don’t miss out! Learn the basics of papel picado with some simple cutting techniques and the use of a template. Create traditional Day of the Dead designed cut-outs that you can use to display as panels and banners. This papel picado workshop is best suited to students who can use scissors and can follow a template. Some of these paper picado panels will be displayed as part of the community altar at Self Help Graphic’s Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration, some will be for your Dia de los Muertos altar at home too. Parents are encouraged to attend classes with their child.

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Luminarias

OCTOBER 10, OCTOBER 17 & OCTOBER 24, 2009

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to the world premiere of Theresa Hernandez’s Day of the Dead themed luminaria making workshop. With simple materials, paints and calaca inspired decor, create a beautiful hand-made luminaria that you can prominently place at your home for beckoning los espiritos. Luminarias are made from paper bags, weighted down with sand and are illuminated from within by a lit candle and traditionally line walk ways and paths. More recently, they are becoming a traditional addition to a Day of Dead altar for guiding the spirits to the treats that await them. Theresa Hernandez is a long time Self Help Graphics’ artist with an extensive background in printing. This is a fun and easy craft for all ages.

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