Other Events in the Arts
Cosmic Conjunction 2O1O:
Griffith Observatory 75th Birthday!
Saturday May 15, 2010 5:30-10:00 p.m.
For 75 years Griffith Observatory has helped Los Angeles and the world make sense of the cosmos. To celebrate this beautiful icon, you are invited to be a part of an evening dedicated to making Cosmic Conjunction 2010: Diamond Nights *Northern Lights the most talked-about evening of the year.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS begin at $250.00 Festive Evening Attire
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW: (213) 473-0807 fotofriend@FriendsOfTheObservatory.org www.FriendsOfTheObservatory.org
Proceeds support 3,000 schoolchildren visits and transportation to Griffith Observatory to see Light of the Valkyries and experience first-hand the connection between astronomy and the arts.
May 22 and 23, 10am-10pm
The Silver Lake Jubilee celebrates music and art in Silver Lake, one of Los Angeles' most eclectic neighborhoods. The festival will feature more than 20 trend-setting musical performances, arts from across the disciplines, local artists and crafters, exquisite food from restaurateurs and all Silver Lake and surrounding communities have to offer.
Musical and community performances along with great local food and beverages complement the interactive children's village and eco-village with temporary xeriscape garden. Arts and literary installations by local curators represent the strong arts community. Expect performance arts, comedy and special appearances in the entertainment lineup.
Myra Avenue in Silverlake (between Santa Monica Blvd. and Fountain Ave.)
4th Annual Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Live it up in Los Feliz! Los Angeles’ Best Holiday Festival Features Eclectic Holiday Gifts, Cheer and Goodwill. Trolley and Open Air Bus transport revelers around Village main streets of Vermont Ave. Hillhurst Ave. and Hollywood Blvd. Magicians, musicians, elves and carolers create mirth and an unforgettable holiday experience.
Who: The Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District, “LFVBID”, Village merchants and restaurants
Where: Los Feliz Village; Hillhurst Ave., Hollywood Blvd. and Vermont Ave.
When: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 6PM – 10PM
Why: The Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival, now in its 4th year, has become THE place for creative Angelinos to source imaginative, eclectic and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
Admission: Free to the Public
Special Attractions:
HILLHURST:
6:00pm tree lighting ceremony at the Los Feliz Library (Hillhurst/Franklin) kicks off the holiday festival.
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Coldwell Banker. (1917 Hillhurst)
Alphabet Soup puppeteers at Dragonfly DuLou (2066 Hillhurst)
HOLLYWOOD BLVD:
Complimentary STOCKINGS from participating businesses on Hollywood Blvd. between Vermont and Rodney.
‘Decoration Station’ will deck out your stockings at 4645 Hollywood Blvd. (Medical Bldg.) with special paints and appliqués.
Carolers singing and inspiring the Stocking creators.
Special ‘Stocking stuffers’ given out by shops and restaurants on Hollywood Blvd.
Face painting at Narconon (4452 Hollywood Blvd.)
VERMONT AVE:
Most restaurants and coffee shops open quite late with specials; including Vermont / Rockwell, serving Chocolate Peppermint Martinis, hot mulled wine and apple cider. (1714 N. Vermont Ave.)
Hot chocolate stations at various points on Vermont.
Strolling musicians Aisling and Arlo play the guitar and violin up and down Vermont Ave.
Una Mae’s features a “dear creatures” trunk show, sweets and refreshments. (4651 Kingswell- just east of Vermont)
Atmosphere (1728 N. Vermont) features great holiday gifts, wine and sweets.
Bejon & Deheg (1756 N. Vermont) offers a 10% discount to shoppers all night plus Sarah’s yummy cookies!
Oou (1764 N. Vermont) serving wine and offering up to 20% discounts.
Squaresville (1800 N. Vermont )Vintage clothing boutique serving mulled wine, cider and holiday cheer.
Drucker’s Jewelry Shop (1808 N. Vermont) Vintage watch store offers special watch battery replacement while you wait for only $5.
Skylight Book (1818 N. Vermont)- Annual holiday window display featuring model train; refreshments and libations.
Cake Jewelry (4949 Russell- Just East of Vermont) serving wine and offering 20% discounts.
Learn more: www.LosFeliz.biz or contact: John Forrester (323) 702-3684 john@johnforrester.com
Barnsdall Art Sundays
Silver Lake Art Crawl
Saturday/Sunday: November 7-8, 2009
Now in its 12th year, the Silverlake Art Crawl will once again be an affirmation of the Eastside as an important center of artistic expression, defined by a creative independence unique to our part of Los Angeles. This weekend over 25 art galleries will open their doors to display their latest works and showcase the creativity of over 100 participating artists.
Crawl Map:
Free Family Art Workshops sponsored by Barnsdall Arts/FOJAC and Barnsdall Art Park.
When: Every Suday June 28-September 13, 2009 2:00-4:00 pm
Two Sunday events left this season! Chetna Mehta offers Aboriginal: Art on Glass (September 6), and World Textiles: Pattern and Recycling (September 13)
Where: on the Junior Arts Center Patio, Banrsdall Art Park
What to Bring: Nothing! All materials will be provided.
Web: http://www.barnsdall.org/events
Art Institute of California - Hollywood
Open House Saturday, September 12, 2009
Check-in begins: 9:30 AM • Presentations begin: 10:00 AM
5280 Lankershim Blvd. • North Hollywood, CA 91601
Know where you come from. See where you're going.
You are the product of an entire history, and someday you will be a part of that history to someone else. We love hands-on experience, and you will practice almost everything you learn before you graduate, but we also recognize that knowing the history of your craft is vital to creative success.
We take your natural talents and turn them into skills to pursue your creative future. We believe that if you work hard, what you love to do should be what you get paid to do.
We have the knowledge, but its power is up to you. How will you make history?
At The Art Institute of California — Hollywood Open House, you'll be able to:
• Learn more about all of our programs.
• Tour our facilities and get a feel for our school.
• Speak with current students, faculty, and admissions staff.
• Learn about student services, scholarships, grants, and financial aid (available to those who qualify).
To RSVP, or for more information, call toll-free: 877/468-6232www.artinstitutes.edu/hollywood
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