Los Feliz Ledger [august 2007 eventS calendar] Art Events
Dance
Black Maria Gallery
Salsa Bands at the Autry National Center
“Re-run”, features numerous works from memorable past exhibitions. This series is part of The Summer Party in conjuction with jFerrari Gallery, Little Bird Gallery, Pounder Kone Art Space. Through September 2nd., 3137 Glendale Blvd. LA, CA 90039 Information (323) 660-9393 www.blackmariagallery.com
LittleBird Gallery “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams:” Artist Thomas Mulvane depicts his abstract paintings with a splash of color. Through August 10th., 3195 Glendale Blvd. Atwater Village Info. (323) 662-1092 www.littlebirdgallery.com
Every Thursday in August, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000.
Drama Drama West offers five new plays. FREE PERFORMANCE Edendale Branch of Los Angeles Public Library August 4th, 2 p.m. 2011 W. Sunset Blvd. Information: (213) 207-3000 or e-mail eden@lapl.org
Health
Metro Gallery “Pattern Language and Paper Cuts”, Solo artist Tm Gratkowski combines layer upon layer of printmedia, “painting” to create pieces that question popular influences of everyday media. Through August 18th., 1835 Hyperion Ave. Info. (323) 663-2787 www.metrogallery.org
S B LONDON “REALization: Leaf Relief Landscapes”, Showroom of industrial art, showcasing works which are inspired by microscopic patterns from nature. Through August 24th. 3740 W. Sunset Blvd. Silver Lake Info. (323) 668-0734
Natural Hormone Replacement for Menopause Seminar on Natural Hormone replacement for Menopause by Dr. Anju Mathur, Wednesday August 15 & August 29 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Limited Seating. (323) 661-7661
35th Annual Cancer Convention on Alternative Therapies and Nutritional Approaches to Cancer and Other Diseases Sheraton Universal Hotel, Labor Day Weekend, September 1st-3rd. For programs, doctor referrals and patient lists contact the Cancer Control Society Info. (323) 663-7801. www.cancercontrolsociety.com
Music
Clubs Los Angeles Breakfast Club Wednesday mornings, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Dr. Public welcome.
Live Summer Concert Series at The Greek Theatre Clay Aiken performs August 4th., 8 p.m.; Dariush & Mansour performs
August 11th., 7:30 p.m.; Squeeze with special guests Fountains of Wayne performs August 13th., 7:30 p.m.; Tony Bennett, “The Best is Yet to Come,” tour, performs August 16th., 8 p.m.; Los Lonely Boys with special guest Toots & The Maytals performs, August 17th., 7:30 p.m.; 80’s Funk Fest featuring George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars, Zapp, Lakeside, Mary Jane Girls and Force MD’s, performs August 18th., 7: 30p.m.; Beastie Boys, presented by KROQ, performs August 19 & 20., 7:30 p.m.; Micheal Buble with special guest Jann Arden performs August 21, 22, 23 8: p.m.; Gipsy Kings perform August 24, 25 8: p.m.; UB40 with special guests The English Beat, Elan performs August 26th 7:30 p.m.; Joss Stone with special guests Raphael Saadiq, Ryan Shaw performs August 27th 7:30 p.m. Crowded House with special guests Pete Yorn, Liam Finn performs August 28th 8: p.m. KCRW 89.9 FM presents Wilco with special guests Richard Swift performs August 29th., 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information visit: www.greektheatrela.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Spectacular Summer Performances at the Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles Philharmonic performs the American classics of Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin. August 2nd., 8: p.m.; South Pacific with Reba McEntire and Brian Stokes Mitchell. August 3, 4th., 8:30 p.m. and August 5th., 7:30p.m. The Grand Tour: London features the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform an evening of classical music. August 7th., 8: p.m.; Quincy Jones
WHO ARE WE? WE ARE YOU!
Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council... ...is a board of 19 of your neighbors who have been organized as an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles. The purpose of the GGPNC is to participate as an advisory body on city services of concern to you. The mission of the GGPNC is to promote citizen participation in government at all levels by encouraging citizens to advise City government. Now start advising. That’s how you helped us Save the Derby!!
hosts Benny Carter’s 100 years of Music featuring Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra with special guests. August 8th., 8: p.m.; The Grand Tour: Venice features an evening with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. August 9th., 8: p.m. Sgt. Pepper’s at 40...a Beatles Celebration featuring Cheap Trick performs with special guests. August 10, 11th., 8:30 p.m.; Reggae Night VI featuring Burning Spear with special guests. August 12th., 7: p.m.; The Grand Tour: Paris features the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform an evening of classical music. August 14th., 8: p.m.; Lee Ritenour & Friends performs August 15th., 8: p.m. The Grand Tour: Mozart in Vienna features the Los Angeles Philharmonic. August 16th., 8: p.m.; From This Moment On Tour: An Evening with Diana Krall performs August 17, 18th., 8:30 p.m.; JVC Jazz featuring Dave Koz and Friends with special guests. August 19th., 6: p.m.; Dvorak and Prokofiev performs August 21st., 8: p.m.; Dave Brubeck with special guests Bruce Hornsby Trio and Madeleine Peyroux. August 22nd., 8: p.m.; French Masters featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs August 23rd., 8: p.m.; Jump, Jive and Swing! with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs August 24, 25th 8:30 p.m.; KCRW 89.9 FM presents Macy Gray with special guests Zap Mama and Brazilian Girls performs August 26th., 7: p.m.; The Russians Are Coming featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs August 28 & 30th., 8: p.m.; Nancy Wilson 70th Birthday Celebration with special guests. August 29th., 8: p.m.; The Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks featuring the Los Angeles
Philharmonic. August 31st., 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information visit: www.hollywoodbowl.com or www. ticketmaster.com
Politics Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council August 14th, 7 p.m. 1965 Hillhurst Ave, Los Feliz Community Police Center www.ggpnc.org
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council August 1st, 7 p.m. 1511 Micheltorena St. Micheltorena Street Elementary School www.SilverlakeNC.org
Lectures & Learning Skylight Books Book signing: Author Brian Leung shares his literary novel, Lost Men. August 4th, 5 p.m. 1818 N. Vermont Avenue (323) 660-1175
FREE PUBLIC STAR GAZING PARTIES Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers invites all to come take a closer look at celestial bodies using a variety of telescopes and meet with amateur astronomers. August 18th., 2: p.m. to 10 p.m. Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Rd. Reservations: (213) 473-0800 or www. griffithobservatory.org
COMMITTEE COMMENTS Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation The City's zoning administrator allows political fundraisers lasting to 1 a.m. at the Observatory; the Parks Department allows the closing of the Observatory for any event sponsored by a contributor of $150,000. Is this your vision for the Observatory? See our website to learn how you can make your views known to the Planning Commission.
Parks, River & Open Space The PROS committee has requested an increase in the number of Park Rangers at Griffith Park. They have also requested a budget increase for Park Division vehicles and equipment. This committee has asked that there be a public notification campaign to educate the public on the current restrictions on smoking and open flames in Los Angeles City Parks.
Neighborhood Improvement The GGPNC board supports the Barnsdall Art Market, which was co-sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. As noted last month the board has requested that the artists in attendance be local artists from our area. Local artists should e-mail Julie Rasmussen at julie@alittlebirdytoldme.com – It’s only $75 per booth! -- Keeping it local at the GGPNC.
Transportation On July 1st, there were 16 cars for sale on Los Feliz Blvd., between Hillhurst and Duncan. If anyone notices further car sales on Los Feliz Blvd. or Franklin Ave. please notify local law enforcement via email -- LAPD SLO Gina Chovan: 30347@lapd.lacity.org -- Paul Goodman, Investigator, DMV: pgoodman@dmv.ca.gov
Did you know… …our area State Assemblyman is Paul Krekorian? If you have questions about: renters assistance programs - or - consumer complaints - or - issues with the State Franchise Tax Board - or- any legislative issues - give him a call at 818-240-6330. Now that’s Public Service!
Education
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August 2007
To find out more about any of your councils activities just go to the website and check out our calendar. And as always all meetings are open to the public… …this means you!
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