Sunday, September 28, 2008

The Rush 9/30 - 10/6

As the fall continues to RUSH past us we enter into the month of October. With a little over a month count-down to the election the city, the country and the world hold their breath in anticipation. To my lovely sister Happy Birthday, and to the world hang on tight, its going to be a bumpy ride!

September 30th, 2008

Protest Films : Spirit of 68'
It seems that in the wake of the one of the most aggressive and  divided presidential debates, more and more anti-war sentiments appear to be emerging from the general populous. A throw-back to the 1960's spirit of activism, Cinefamily hosts a night of revolutionary cinema.

Time: 8 pm
Admission: $12
The Silent Movie Theatre
611 Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-655-2510
Thou shalt always support this group. Thou shalt see them perform today. Thou shalt listen to the witty and outrages lyrics of Scroobius Pip, and then you'll cry hooray! Thou shalt jam out to the beats of Dan Le Sac. Thou shalt have a rockin' time. Listen for the letter from god to man, its absolutely divine!

Time: 9 pm
Admission: $10
1822 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-8200

October 1st, 2008
My Bloody Valentine
Back for Blood, this Irish-British quartet has recently recouped and regrouped after almost 15 years of seclusion. Wooing us back with the haze of nostalgia and hints of albums to come, it is clear that Loveless Valentines wasn't enough for LA LA LAnd.

 Time: 8 pm (Oct 1 & 2)
Admission: $48
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA
310-458-8551

Madame Butterfly
This is the quintessential tragic opera, where terrible circumstances and dire emotions are resonated by a beautiful musical score. This is my favorite Puccini opera, and one of the most celebrated operas ever written. If you have never seen an opera, I suggest you do so before you die, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is an excellent venue to begin your tour of operatic tragedies. 

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Art for Hope : Obama Fundraiser
Hopefully the debate of last Friday night left you with more answers than questions, in spite of the fact that the candidates were heavily divided in their approach to foreign policy. I believe that the next few weeks will be very difficult for all of us, but I encourage everyone in a non-partisan plea, that you do not loose your hope. Perhaps the world will change a little, and perhaps that is exactly what it needs. 

Time: 7 - 10 pm
Admission: $25
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

October 2nd, 2008

Happy Birthday Karina Villegas!!!
Singing melancholic songs of the New York City underground, Reed's resonant vocals tell the tales of the Lower East Side hookers and heroin addicts of the 1970's. This indisputable legend has and will continue to influence rockers for generations to come. To be graced by the presence of such an icon would make for the perfect day. 

Time: 8:30 pm (Oct 2 & 3)
Admission: $35 General /$28 Students / $18 CalArts 
631 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-237-2800
www.redcat.org

October 3rd, 2008

Orbiting into Los Angeles, this decade old band continues their cosmic journey with their sixth album Earth to the Dandy Warhols. With an interesting history of anti-industry, do-it-yourself mentality, the Dandy Warhols are still producing some seriously sick psychedelic jams. 

Time: 8:30 pm
Admission: $25
3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90010
213-388-1400

October 4th, 2008

J.U.I.C.E.
Community center J.U.I.C.E (Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy) has joined with Antics Performance to create a night of hip-hop and street dance. Prooving to the world that creativity and artistic expression are the catalist of social change, artists and dreamers unite for one amazing performance. 

Time: 8 pm
2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-461-3673
The paintings of Joshua Petker evoke the luscious lure of the femme fetal. 
With rich tones his visions of cunningly beautiful females leaves the viewer longing for another taste of that succulent black sugar eye candy. 

Time: 7 - 10 pm
Admission: FREE
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

If you listen to the same LA radio station that I frequent, you probably have heard all about this little shindig. For anyone looking to rock out on Saturday I recommend this festival and it's seriously AMAZING lie-up: Mars Volta, Hercules & Love Affair, Cut Copy, Black lips, Shiny Toy Guns, The Submarines, Nico Vega, etc...the list is endless! 

Time: 12 noon
City Hall
200 N. Spring St.
Los Angles, CA 90012
213-473-3231
www.detour.laweekly.com

October 5th, 2008

This is a FREE Film festival featuring the films of some of the most innovative and artistic creators of our time. The filmmakers are given one week to complete their film assignment, that is generally on relevant social issues. The purpose of this festival is to elevate mass consciousness and to create artistic and social discourse. 

Time: 3 pm
Admission: Free/VIP Seating $38
777 Chick Hearn Ct.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-763-6030
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