Monday, August 4, 2008

The Rush 8/5 -8/11

The summer is RUSHing by and already we find ourselves in the lovely month of August. Angelenos and tourists alike can be found soaking up the sun and enjoying the various amusements around Los Angeles. Here are my top-picks for this week.

Tuesday August 5th, 2008The Regeneration Tour Featuring: The Human League
Don't you want me baby? Well you should! This fabulous English Synthopop band formed in 1977, has brought life to many an 80's flashback party. Part of the Regeneration Tour that also features Belinda Carlisle, and Naked Eyes, this is sure to be a night to remember.

Admission: $49.50 - 59.50
Time: 7:45 pm
The Gibson Amphitheatre
100 Universal City Walk
Los Angeles, CA 91608
818-622-440

VisionVersion : Dublab
Unifying the arts, the Dublab's newest project brings together some of the most innovative musicians and filmmakers of our decade. Harvesting the talents of many amazing contemporary artists, this film project is sure to be a must see. Additionally the event includes a live performance by Hecuba immediately following the films.

Admission: $13
Time: 8 pm
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The Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-655-2510

Wednesday August 6th, 2008

I find that from time to time taking yourself to the one of the most classical forms of human expression can be quite enthralling. There is nothing more stimulating than watching live ballet dancers. Like no other performer, ballet dancers embody the juxtapozition of human strength and grace. With an original score by Danny Elfman this is certain to be a beautiful night at the ballet.

Admission: $25-105
Runs Aug 6-10
Times: Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 & 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm
The Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-556-2787

The Ting Tings @ The El Rey
A little-known band called The Ting Tings, most noted for their song featured in an ipod ad, shut up & let me go, is gracing the stage of the El Rey Theatre in Hollywood. This celebrated Indie-Pop band will be an energetic addition to your Thursday night. This event is said to be SOLD OUT, but I would recommend looking for tickets on either Craigslist or StubHub, nothing is ever SOLD OUT.

Admission: $16
Time: 8 pm
The El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-936-6400

Thursday August 7th, 2008
The Airborne Toxic Event @ The El Rey
This local band has taken LA LA LAnd by storm. I have been a fan since the first time I heard them on indie 103.1 fm, late one cold November Los Angeles night. The song played some time around midnight, and and the lead singer's voice sang of toxic loves that slip through your fingers as you get lost in the haze of the wine. It was breath taking and intoxicating.

Admission: $15 SOLD OUT
Time: 8 pm
The El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-936-6400

Hollyshorts Film Festival
The 4th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival begins this Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre. To cater to the short attention span of the average Angeleno, this film festival of shorts runs from August 7-10th and includes films from all over the world. I love festivals that are short & sweet!

Admission $10
Time: 7:30 pm
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
323-466-3456

Friday August 8th, 2008

FOCUSfish: GUSH-ED
Prepare yourself for aerialists, clowns, jugglers, dancers and fire eaters because the circus is in town! The Ford Amphitheatre plays the perfect host to this amazing performance crew, that will surely leave you amazed with their artistry and skill.
Admission: $30-40
Runs August 8 & 9th
Time: 8 pm
2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-461-3673

Saturday August 9th, 2008

Rock the Bells
This is the most substantial Hip-Hop festival in the LA area. The line-up for this event can only be described as superb, and includes Mos Def, A Tribe Called Quest, NAS, Santogold, Ghostface, and Method Man (to name a few). This is the music event of the week!
Admission: $35-203
Time: Noon
The Glen Haven Pavillion
2575 Glen Helen Pkwy
909-880-6500
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