There is a lot going on at Echo Curio this month! For those who don’t know, Echo Curio is located at 1519 Sunset Blvd. Echo Park, CA 90026 on the intersection of Laveta Ter and Sunsent Blvd. They open their doors 1 hour before shows start. Since the list is long I’m going to add one of those helpful read more links! Click below to see the list of February shows. Remember sometimes shows change at the last minute so check out their website to stay informed. Events are all ages and their is always art on the walls (a lot done by Echo Park residents).
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A few days ago, we received some comments on our Echo Park Art Hop post regarding the galleries that AREN’T being featured during said event. We tracked down the writer of these comments and found what turned out to be a really cool guy and an awesome gallery that we never knew existed.
Artillery & Ammo is owned by Henry, a long-time Echo Park resident, and the shows are curated by Deryke. The reason that they don’t get a lot of press is because they’re tucked away in that strange spot on Glendale underneath the Sunset bridge. I’ll be writing more about them in another post dedicated to the stores and galleries in that little strip.
In the meantime, you should check out the group show that’s up right now. It’s called “Friends of Ours…” and features three local artists: Bill Donovan, Maureen Sheilds and Patrick Haemmerlein. They’ll be having a hard closing (read: wine and cheese) for the show on Saturday, February 6th around 7 p.m.
I went to here for the first time a few weeks ago to see Black Church and it was great. They got the sound right. The girl working the door was very nice, the bathroom was clean and it wasn’t crazy packed. You can park on Glendale in that far right lane after a certain time at night. It was byob when I was there but I can’t say if that’s an official thing for the venue or not. Wouldn’t want to get anyone in trouble 😉
Leonard Gonzales of the Ear, Eye, Nose Candy blog will be collecting donations for Haiti at El Cid in Silverlake on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Former Sunday’s Best drummer and Kite Eating Tree guitarist Tom Ackerman, will be playing with his new project, Star Part (Margate is also on the bill). The band will be donating the proceeds of the sales of their record “What You Bleed is What You Get” to the cause. A $5 donation will get you a copy of the Star Parts album and sticker.
All donations will be taken on behalf of the Los Angeles Chapter of The Red Cross to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti.
Spitfire Girl, Pull My Daisy, Dusty’s Bistro, and Dangerbird Records have all donated items for a raffle as well.
Doors open at 9:00 pm and the show starts at 10:00 pm, $10 at the door.
Click here to check out the Ear, Eye, Nose Candy blog post and more information about the event, donations, and the raffle.
Click here to RSVP (and – don’t let this keep you from RSVPing, but make sure your volume is on mute if you’re at work, they have one of those annoying autoplay music things goin on)
On November 7, 2009, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Bedrock (sponsored by AVID) is hosting the College Battle of the Bands LA Regional Finale.
The top bands will battle at Bedrock Studios from 1:30 – 4:30, and then move on to the Echoplex for the evening, with the winner opening up for special guest The Crystal Method.
RSVP here.
Check out more online at the College Battle of the Bands website and the Bedrock website.
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+
Origami Vinyl is hosting a comedy night tonight at 7:00 pm. Special guests include:
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
The People’s Ride Costume night
Time: 9:30pm
Ride: 10:00pm
NEW MEET SPOT: Barnsdall Square Shopping Center/ Rite Aid Parking lot, Hollywood and Vermont. 1601 N Vermont Ave. But meet in front of Jon’s Market at the south end of the parking lot. View map.
IF YOU DRIVE THERE, DO NOT PARK IN BARNSDALL SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER LOT. THEY WILL TOW. There is plenty of street parking.
The People’s Ride was designed for those who cannot make it to LA Critical Mass or want to continue to ride when LACM is over.
The ride usually ends near the start point, close to a Metro Station or bus lines.
We aim to have fun while reminding the LA car culture that there is another alternative. This is a non-confrontational ride through traffic. Educate rather than aggravate. Tell drivers that they are welcome to join us on a bicycle.
This is an all-inclusive ride. Everyone is welcome. No intolerant haters please. Respect the riders and respect the ride.
We ride at night so bring lights for your bike. Bring a spare tube. Wear a helmet if you are not an experienced rider.
Please pick up your trash before riding off.
Check Twitter for up-to-date details.
Pre-Halloween ride! You don’t have to wear a costume, but if you do it will make the ride so much more F.U.N.
Meet at Wilshire and Western Metro Station 6:30pm
Ride at 7:30pm sharp
LA Critical Mass rides through the city of Los Angeles, exerting our right under California Law to ride bicycles on the street.
This is a easy-paced ride.
Fixed-gear fast riders are encouraged to cork intersections then ride up to the front of the pack and cork again.
Though LAPD has been mostly tolerant of our rides, we don’t want to provoke them. Since this is a night ride, you might want to get a rear red blinking light and a front white blinking light. If they (LAPD) tell us to stop at the red lights, we should stop. Let’s be polite and courteous to drivers. Do not argue or engage in conflict.
USC riders meet at Tommy Trojan 6:00pm, Ride to LACM at 6:30pm.
UCLA riders meet at the Bruin Bear 5:30pm, ride to LACM at 6:00pm.
Westside/Culver City/Mar Vista/Palms riders meet at Crank Mob park (Media Park, Culver City) 6:00pm, ride to LACM at 6:30pm
San Fernando Valley: Meet at Noho Station 6:30pm, ride the Redline down to Vermont and Wilshire. Then ride your bikes to Wilshire and Western.
Eastside, please use the Metro Gold Line, Blue Line and Red Line to get to the Wilshire and Western Metro station.
Click here to follow LACM on Twitter.
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.