News: Poetry March For Community Peace and Justice Event
Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:00pm until 6:00pm
Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:00pm until 6:00pm
From LAist: As Los Angeles law stands today, you can only own and register up to three cats and/or dogs. More than that would require a resident to qualify for a kennel permit. Now a motion to increase that number to five is gaining traction on both sides of the issue, finds the Daily News.
Charlie's Angeles was full of great style, and few had more style than Farrah Fawcett. If you're looking to get that sweet, feathered hairstyle, than this video is just what you need. You'll go step by step through the process to and up with a fantastic finished result.
A chronicle of the LAPD's fight to keep East Coast Mafia types out of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 50s.
Stand back. This is a powerful talk from Chris Henrikson founder of Street Poets Inc. An organisation that is committed to building a community that brings together different racial, ethnic and socio-economic segments of the city of Los Angeles around the transformational power of the creative process.
Here are some places in Los Angeles that offer art programs! - Homeboy Industries http://www.homeboy-industries.org/curriculum-education.php
Rent In Style Los Angeles provides Exotic, Luxury, and Classic Car Rentals services in California. We are the reputed rental provider of Standard & Luxury cars at very competitive prices.
The Zelda series has always had phenomenal music. In honor of its 25th anniversary, a 70 piece orchestra and choir will preform a selection of songs from the legendary games at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, October 21st. It's a bit pricey, but also could be a once-in-a-lifetime game music experience.
Just stumbled across Mozza's new cookbook, authored by Nancy Silverton, co-owner (along with Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich) of the famous Los Angeles restaurant/pizzera. Silverton is also founder of the La Brea Bakery.
Los Angelenos street art fans! Banksy is sponsoring an "Art in the Streets" exhibition at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles this summer. It's completely free every Monday from June through August.
Sabrepulse is a UK DJ who uses a laptop and an original Game Boy to make beautiful electronic music.
This Program was designed for youth in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities. They provide them wit activities that help avoid violence and gives them a way to express themselves creatively. They help them open a new window.
The LATC Youth Sumer Conservatory is an a amazing one month program for High School students. It varies from voice training to, improvisation, and movement. It is a great experience for students that have had training before but also for those who want to start exploring the art of theatre.
If you are in the LA area (my old stomping grounds) Karen Cope is the person I would suggest going to for classes. Take a look at her website and see what I am talking about.
This is just down the road from a Boy Scout camp I use a lot, Camp Josepho. It's an interesting part of Los Angeles history - has anyone ever visited this place?
Los Angeles isn't all concrete. This beautiful garden is smack in the middle of the city. Perfect for a short getaway from the smog.
This website lists locations, programs offered, schedules and more. Click the link to go to the website, then click "locations" on the left side of the page to find your nearest YMCA.
This great website has programs for drug and alcohol addiction, child services, inpatient/outpatient services, disorders, etc. Check it out!
There is no need for sweatshops! They exist because the greedy people on top cannot get enough of profit. Here are some stores in Los Angeles where you can shop without feeling guilty. Shop with a conscience. Boycott sweatshop companies. Join the movement!
Apparently it's National Cake Day today.
Unfortunately there is no picture of the weirdly-flavored ice cream. But Scoops is practically an institution in Los Angeles. If anybody could make it work, they could. They're known for their unusual flavors, and they have vegan options. Hmm...
. "Screenwriting: An Eight Week Intensive" will begin with the basic elements of narrative, and then move to story structure, screenplay and teleplay formatting. Weinberg, a SAG actor, will elucidate his talents for constructing great dialogue and strong, nuanced characters. As a writer who's accomplished the rare feat of selling screenplays in the entertainment industry, Weinberg will be sharing tips on the business of screenwriting, too.
Top Chef Master winner Rick Bayless has a new book out called Fiesta At Rick's. Since winning Top Chef, Rick's been keeping busy with new restaurant Red O opening in Los Angeles just last month.
Lake Street Creamery is not just the latest addition to Los Angeles' growing roster of food trucks - it's an artisanal ice cream truck. They make their own ice cream in the truck and then sell it to us, the public. Flavors include stuff like Donut, Aztec Sacrifice, and Pancake Breakfast. Of course, you can follow them on Twitter.
Pitchfork - a local, free, organic plant and compost giveaway
Please feel free to add your suggestions and I will put them on the master list. Vogue
Hip-hop dancer Emmanuel Sonubi shows you how to krump. Krumping is a style of street dance that originated in Los Angeles in the 1990s. Krump dance.
Los Angeles based artist Mashanda Scott creates soft and squishy sculptures of everyday objects.
Los Angeles is filled with a myriad of options restaurant wise for all of your foodie needs. I am indeed a foodie, but there is nothing better to me then simple produce inspired plates. Here are three of my favorite spots in Los Angeles to find great organic treats all around the city. Happy Eating!
Get to know your club's sweet spot and learn how to tee up with golf giant Rickard Strongert. Tee up with different clubs.
Sergio Kato, Professional Actor And Model
If you are looking for ways/opportunities for you to be politically involved you have come to the right place. Here is a series of links that will take you to a webpage of a location where you can volunteer in and make a difference. In each section you will find:
Calling all curious minds—scientists, anthropologists, relentless tourists: Saturday, April 9th, is International Obscura Day, the day to "explore hidden treasures in your hometown," or so says Atlas Obscura, a website dedicated to public curiosities and esoterica. If you're the kind of person who appreciates public oddities every day of the year, tomorrow is icing on the cake. Celebrate Obscura Day in one of hundreds of locales—from Los Angeles to Sydney, from Berlin to Manila.
The United States is a hierarchical country where the weak ones are at the bottom and the powerful ones are at the top. Garment workers are at the bottom of the list although they are the most important. Without them there would be no fashion industry. They sew and cut the garments that people buy, the raiment that models wear on the runways. After the garments are sewn, factory owners send the garments to contractors to get make the clothing. Contractors make sure the garment workers sew the...
From LAist: Los Angeles may be gearing up to finalize its master bicycle plan, which would bring some 1,600 miles of bikeways to the city, but that may not be enough for those whose primary location is USC. That's where some 10,000 to 15,000 cyclists roam the campus each day, according to 2009 report.
The way you place your hands on the golf club will have a direct relationship to the flight of your ball, as demonstrated in this how-to video. If your grip is too weak, the clubface angle at impact will be off line, which will cause the ball to curve. The bottom edge of the clubface needs to be straight to the target line in order for the ball to fly straight toward the target. A good golf grip would be considered neutral, that is, neither weak nor strong. A neutral grip will allow your hand...
Take the best RPG of all time. Combine with the only instrument with invisible strings. And you have pure elf-worthy magic!
Justin Rose shows us how to make a smooth take away of our club on every shot. All you need is a driving range and an extra golf ball to use this take away technique. Make a smooth take away with your club.
Rickard Strongert explains that to learn how to feel where the ball will land, you can try lying two clubs on the green, three feet apart, and try hitting 15 balls in between the two clubs. You should also try to use different clubs and to control your breathing. Practice chipping with drills.
Want to make your homemade pancakes and waffles fluffier? To enjoy a restaurant-quality breakfast, simply replace liquids used in the recipe with club soda.