Los Feliz Ledger [ APRIL 2010 events calendar ] By Oliver Gettell ART ‘Layers of Separation’ and ‘Yesterday’s Combover’ The photographer Corina Gamma will share her new work in Happy’s main space. Her exhibit Layers of Separation is a series of wintry landscape images that are formally striking and emotionally tense. The sculptor Rochelle Botella will also present new art, in the project room. Her Yesterday’s Combover series creates a humorous imaginary world via mixed media. Opening reception Friday, April 2nd, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Happy, Fri., Apr. 2nd, to Sun., May 30th. 4675 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 661-2200; happyonlinestore.blogspot.com
BOOKS Book Gossip A book group for people who love to read and talk about books. A librarian will also give reading suggestions. Los Feliz Branch Library, Wed., Apr. 14th, 12:30 p.m. 1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 913-4710; www.lapl.org Joyce Maynard and Dana Goodyear Joyce Maynard, a distinguished author, and Dana Goodyear, a staff writer at the New Yorker, will read from their work in the literary magazine Canteen. In addition, Goodyear will engage in a speed-fiction-writing contest with two audience members. Each will write a short fiction piece on an assigned topic, and the pieces will be read anonymously and judged by the audience. Skylight Books, Mon., Apr. 12th, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 660-1175; www.skylightbooks.com
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books The largest, most prestigious
book festival in the country brings together the people who create books and those who love to read them. The two-day event features author events, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, poetry readings and nearly 300 exhibitor booths. General admission is free. Tickets are required for indoor panels and speaker sessions; they will be available Sunday, April 18th, at noon, through Ticketmaster.com. UCLA, Sat., Apr. 24th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sun., Apr. 25th., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. Info: (213) 2372665; events.latimes.com/ festivalofbooks
Information: (323) 644-4200; www.lazoo.org
MUSEUMS ‘Home Lands: How Women Made the West’ This large-scale exhibit explores and honors the accomplishments and legacies of the diverse women of the American West, including the Native American women who first made their homes there
the open-air Greek Theatre welcomes the acclaimed Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso. An enduring and influential artist, Veloso has been making music since the 1960s. His sound draws on influences as varied as bossa nova, the Beatles, rap and modern poetry. Tickets are $45-$75. Greek Theatre, Thurs., Apr. 15th, 7:30 p.m. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz.
and his eponymous jazz trio perform Friday and Saturday nights in the Lobby Jazz Bar at the Glendale Hilton. Friday nights include happy-hour specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All ages are welcome. Hilton Los Angeles North/ Glendale Hotel, Fridays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Information: (818) 956-5466; www.glendale.hilton.com So Many Wizards The brainchild of multiinstrumentalist Nima Kazerouni, So Many Wizards will perform at the Silverlake Lounge’s free Monday night residency this month. Silverlake Lounge, Mon., Apr. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 9 p.m. 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. Info: (323) 666-2407; www.foldsilverlake.com
EARTH DAY Earth Day at Descanso Gardens With spring in full bloom, Descanso Gardens is an ideal place to celebrate Earth Day. Scheduled events include a Butterfly Appreciation Corner; a series of “greenâ€? displays teaching about eco-friendly topics; live So Many Wizards perform at the Silverlake Lounge every Monday in April. theater, puppet and music performances; Information: (323) 665-5857; and the many women from and a menu of local, organic www.greektheatrela.com. different cultures who migrated foods by Patina Catering. there. Museum admission is $9 Earth Day events are free with The Eagles for adults, $5 for students and regular admission ($8 general, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seniors, $3 for children 3 to 12, $6 students and seniors, $3 members the Eagles will rock and free for children under 3. children 5-12, free for children their hometown with a mix Autry Museum of the American under 5). of new hits and old favorites. West, Fri., Apr. 16th, to Fri., Descanso Gardens, Sat., Apr. Tickets are $45-$275. Aug. 27th. 17th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hollywood Bowl, Fri., Apr. 16th, 4700 Western Heritage Way, 1418 Descanso Drive, La CaĂąada Sat., Apr. 17th, Tues., Apr. 20th, Griffith Park. Information: (323) Flintridge. Info: (818) 949-7980; 7:30 p.m. 667-2000; www.theautry.org www.descansogardens.org 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Info: (323) 850-2000; Earth Day Expo MUSIC www.hollywoodbowl.com The theme for this year’s Earth Day Expo at the Los Angeles Caetano Veloso Mark Z. Stevens Trio Zoo is “Celebrating California To kick off its 2010 season, The musician Mark Z. Stevens Wildlife.â€? Two days of fun interactive events, information booths, and arts and crafts will “2006’s educate attendees on topics like conservation and recycling. Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Sat., Apr. 17th, and Sun., Apr. 18th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park.
SHOPPING Unique Los Angeles Spring Show This two-day shopper’s paradise will showcase the work of more than 300 independent designers and artists. There will be clothing, accessories, stationery, housewares, art and more. Admission includes a collectible tote bag designed by a guest artist, free drinks, unlimited re-entry for both days, access to workshops and a play area for kids. Tickets are $10; free for children under 12. California Market Center Penthouse, Sat., Apr. 24th, and Sun., Apr. 25th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles. Info: www.uniquelosangeles.com
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