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I seem to find myself on jury duty this week, contemplating the wonders
of our third branch of government, the judiciary, along with the
functioning of the criminal justice system. And, as a result of my
participation in this aspect of our system of government, there's precious
little time to get this edition of the e-letter out so on with the show.
Michael Tharp,
President
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Pizza Night /
Open Mike, Center for the Arts, ER |
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The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock will host a PIZZA NIGHT / OPEN MIKE
on Thursday June 7th, 2007 from 6pm-8pm to Outreach to the Community
members and interested parties regarding the Eagle Rock Music Festival,
scheduled in October, 2007.
This will be an information sharing opportunity to address any concerns
of neighbors, businesses and other stakeholders and to keep the community
involved in the planning process for the 9th Annual Eagle Rock Music
Festival, scheduled to take place on October 6, 2007
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Bulky Item
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SATURDAY BULKY ITEMS PICKUP THIS SATURDAY MAY 26
Councilmember Huizar's Saturday Bulky Items Pickup Program happens the
fourth Saturday of every month. This is an opportunity to dispose of your
large bulky trash items safely and legally. There are two locations where
items may be taken.
Location 1: Northeast Eagle Rock Office, 2035 Colorado Blvd. (Parking
lot)
Location 2: City parking lot, 5058 Meridian Ave. (corner of Ave. 51 and
Meridian)
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A Future for
the Southwest Museum? |
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TERA is a member of a coalition of groups in Northeast Los Angeles
seeking to ensure the preservation and use of the Southwest Museum. This
is a one-of-a-kind landmark in our community and we urge you to get
informed by attending the meetings detailed below.
Autry Expansion in Griffith Park to Relocate the Southwest Museum -
5/29 or 6/11 Meeting The City's approval process for Autry to relocate the
Southwest Museum to Griffith Park has begun. This is not a "done deal",
even if Autry makes it sound so. Remember when the powers-that-be said the
Cornfields would become warehouses... that the deal was done? Today, due
to a determined group of community leaders, Los Angeles is blessed with a
new State Park.
1) Want a real future for the Southwest Museum here in Northeast LA?
Take a look at the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition's Alternative
Plan that would reduce the Griffith Park expansion project (and its
related impacts) and invest in a vibrant and economically viable MUSEUM in
Northeast Los Angeles. There's no reason that the public cannot benefit by
seeing all those priceless artifacts at the original location, in our
neighborhood.
Mark your calendars and get informed:
2) Take a close look at the environmental analysis just posted online
today by the Dept of Recreation and Parks for the proposed Autry expansion
project in Griffith Park. Object? Oppose? Attend the Public Meeting. A
second meeting was just added for June 11th and the comment period
extended until June 28. http://www.laparks.org/environmental/enviro
nmental.htm
3) Information provided by the Save Griffith Park webmaster:
PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING ON AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER'S AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR
EXPANSION IN GRIFFITH PARK
There is a notice from the Department of Recreation and Parks
announcing the first Public Scoping Meeting of the Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) process for the proposed expansion of the Autry National
Center. (May 29, 6:30 pm, Autry National Center). The Autry, a privately
held institution, is situated on 10 acres of public land in Griffith Park
which it leases from the City of Los Angeles for $1 (one dollar) a year.
Both its location on dedicated parkland and its potential environmental
impacts on its host, Griffith Park, make the Autry's expansion a matter of
public interest.
The letter and conceptual plan diagrams provided indicate that the
institution is seeking to increase its built area by 129,000 square feet.
Additionally, it is seeking to move a large portion of its parking to the
south and east portion of its existing South Lawn thereby obliterating
half of this green space and eventually, in Phase II of their conceptual
plan, constructing an additional building above this newly created parking
lot.
At first look, this seems to contradict assurances from the Autry that
they do not intend to increase their footprint in Griffith Park, as was
reported in the L.A. Times. The word footprint," however, which is
commonly understood to mean the space a building occupies on a parcel of
land, has been redefined admittedly by the Autry to mean the land itself
-- all 110 acres of their leasehold. Contradicted as well, it seems is the
Autry's longstanding and oft-repeated public promise never to remove the
green space afforded by their South Lawn. By relabeling the leftover
section of turf as "South Lawn" on the diagram, the reality that half the
lawn has been lost is obscured.
Because this is a matter of public interest, the project will require
various approvals which may include an amendment to its existing ground
lease, a conditional use permit with a height allowance (does this mean a
zoning variance?) and more. The potential environmental impacts are listed
and they are considerable.
We urge you to attend the meeting and to voice and mail in your
comments to the Environmental Supervisor.
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Occidental
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Occidental Children's Theater presents "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Rogers" conceived and directed by Jamie Angell
performs Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 10am July 5 through August
18 in the Hillside Amphitheater at Occidental College.
Tickets are $9 adult and $6 children. Group rates are available. Call
(323) 259-2771 for more information.
Also OCT is pleased to bring back
The Summer Institute of Fun, an acting camp for children 8 to 13 years
old. This year we added a special session for older kids only, session 5
is for children ages 11-15.
The Institute includes: Dynamic physical theater; Group improvisation;
Basic tumbling & movement techniques; Positive and fun learning
environment; and A free t-shirt.
Each week culminates with an informal folktale performance. Individual
attention guaranteed by limited enrollment.
Classes are held in Keck Theater on the Occidental College Campus.
Session 1: July 16 through July 22; Session 2: July 23 through July 27;
Session 3: July 30 through August 3; Session 4: August 6 through August
10; Session 5: August 13 through August 17; Special session for 11- 15
year olds!
All sessions run from 1pm to 4pm. Students may be picked up during
supervised mat time: 4pm to 5:15pm.
Fees: $160 one session; $300 two sessions (less $20); $440 three
sessions (less $40); $560 four sessions (less $80); $680 five sessions
(less $120). 10% discount for each additional sibling.
Please call (323) 259-2771 for more information or visit http://depart
ments.oxy.edu/theater/
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Summer Camp
Sign Up - Center for the Arts Eagle Rock |
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SUMMER CAMP AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, EAGLE ROCK, 2225 Colorado Blvd,
L.A. 90041 - 323.226.1617,
www.center
artseaglerock.org
Camp Dates: June 25th - August 31st Ten, one week-sessions. Camp: 9:00
am -5:00 pm Price: $250/ week. Multi-week discounts available.
Come enjoy the Center's Summer Art Camp in the beautiful Carnegie
Library landmark building in Eagle Rock. Coordinated by the wildly
wonderful artist Dexter Delmonte, 15 different activities engage
children's creativity as they make art from around the world and from
their own back yard; from Global Art and the Heart of Drawing to Ceramics
and Bookmaking. Added enjoyments include The Seven edible Wonders of the
World, a class led by Cynthia Simmons. Children create vegetarian recipe
books and delightful menus.
Theater Fun, movement & yoga are expressive, fun and relaxing. Ten
fun-filled weeks: choose one, choose many, choose all! Visit our website
for full descriptions. Call and reserve a spot now!
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Garden Council
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Mary Tokita, TERA's own doyen of dirt and keeper of TERA's Eagle
Rockdale Community Garden writes:
The LA Community Garden Council is holding its annual Garage Sale this
Saturday, 9a.m.- 4 pm. at 1843 Silver Lake Drive, just off Silver Lake
Blvd. near the dog park.
Lots of eclectic goodies -- furniture, collectibles, jewelry -- at
great prices -- one day only! Food and beverages will also be available.
To find us, take Silver Lake Boulevard south past the reservoir. Just
past the dog park on the right, take a right on Van Pelt Place and go all
the way to the end of the street. You'll see us right at the intersection
just to the left and across the street at Silver Lake Drive, with the
garage door wide open.
All proceeds go to The Los Angeles Community Garden Council (a
non-profit corporation). Our mission is to connect people with community
garden space in their neighborhood. We are a group of volunteer community
gardeners who work together to try to solve common problems.
To learn more, visit our Website:
www.lagardenc
ouncil.org
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Cactus Gallery
Open Call: Mermaids |
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Cactus Gallery seeks out talented artists and artisans that promote
themselves shamelessly. We are particularly interested in artists and
artisans with websites and blogs who are interested in cross-promoting.
OPEN CALL: MERMAIDS
Cactus Gallery is seeking submissions for a group show featuring
sirens, seductive sea nymphs, water goddesses, neptune, mermaids and
mermen. All media will be considered. Send jpegs, bio and website link to
semastroianni70@yahoo.com by June 16, 2007. Show scheduled to run July 14
- August 9, 2007. Pass on to other artists.
Cactus Gallery, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117
http://www.eclec
ticcactus.com/
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Happening @
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Upcoming Events at SW Hill Country
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 2, Ranch Party with the Mother
Truckers, Merle Jagger and Mike Stinson. Cost is $15 in advance; $20 day
of event. Bring your picnics, ice chest, lawn chairs, sunscreen. The Taco
Lady will be on hand to serve a delicious taco plate at $7 per person.
The Mother Truckers:
The Mother Truckers are an irreverent, harmony driven Country band from
Austin, Texas. They deliver authentic Country, featuring non-traditional
lyrics and blazing guitars. From sin to redemption and heartbreak to
salvation. The Mother Truckers tell original tales with their powerful
blend of pristine vocals mixed with the razors edge of rockin? Country.
The core of the group is the singing/songwriting team of Josh Zee and Teal
Collins.
Josh Zee (vocals, lead guitar) has recorded 2 major label records with
Sony's "Work" label, as the singer/guitarist and songwriter for the rock
group PROTEIN. He toured with Protein extensively throughout the U.S. as
part of the '97 Warped Tour..They also toured Europe and Japan as a part
of an MTV Asia Summer Fest.
Teal Collins (vocals, ukulele & guitar) Teal's early introduction
to music was through her dad, famous Jazz disc jockey Al, "Jazzbeaux"
Collins. Teal has recorded sessions for Grammy award winning producers
Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston) and Stephen Bray (Madonna). Teal
has received Gold and Platinum albums for her work on Shanice (Motown
records) and Third Eye Blind's album Blue. Josh and Teal met at a local
Blues Jam in San Rafael, California, and would have a lasting musical
relationship for years. In July 2000, they both decided to focus their
energies on what would become The Mother Truckers. After playing around
San Francisco and touring California for several years, Their journeys led
them to the "Live Music Capitol of the World" - Austin, TX. Where they
recruited an ace rhythm section consisting of Pete "THE BEAT" Langhans, on
drums and Leslie McCurdy On Bass. They have been playing almost constantly
in all the Texas hotspots, and have recorded a new CD ,"Broke, Not Broken"
with a July 18th, 2006 release date. The new CD has been added to KGSR,
KRSH & KPIG Freedom Radio. The Mother Truckers have supported such
acts as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Dwight
Yoakam, Asleep At The Wheel, Reba McIntire, Hank Williams 3, The Charlie
Daniels Band, Robert Earl Keen, Shedaisy, The Flatlanders, Dave Alvin,
Michelle Shocked, TheSupersuckers, The Derailers
Merle Jagger:
"Perhaps this L.A. based trio of sessionaires called their exuberant
electric hillbilly experiment "Merle Jagger" because "Mick Haggard" didn't
have the right ring to it, but the hybrid idea is clear and
brilliant-fusing bluegrass, hard country rock and jazz into an
instrumental cauldron that is unlike anything any of those individual
genres has heard before. Driven by Mark Christian's blazing, lightning
fast electric guitar, banjo and mandolin, Patrick Flores' bubbling bass
and Brandon Goldstein's explosive drumming, this disc is a s***kicker's
dream, a near hour of fast paced, raucous party music that flies in the
face of much of today's ultra slick pop country. Think Johnny Cash on
speed, and you're off to a good start on the slammin' opening track
"Ranchero" and "Ranch Party." They crank it up even more for the
appropriately titled "Hillbilly No. 9," which makes you wonder how
incredibly rockin' the other eight were. "In Through The Out Take" is a
little more conventionally bluesy, but "Trash Tornado" is a place where
surf guitar wears a cowboy hat that just won't stay on. Even when "Granny
Takes A Trip," she's flyin' off her rocker. Anyone who's ever loved
country rock, modern or classic, will enjoy the trip; these guys do their
namesakes, Mick Jagger and Merle Haggard, very proud."
-Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide, 7 August 200
Mike Stinson:
"Virginian Mike Stinson's vibrant take on old- school honky tonk music
has made him perhaps the leading L.A. light of the moment...he's a
formidable songsmith..." Chris Morris -- Billboard Magazine
Mike Stinson's style of music will never fade away or become passe
because the truth is never out-of- date. Mike writes memorable
heart-bleeding tales laced with pain, humor and regret, describing his
straightforward sound as "Tear-in-your-beer honky- tonk and barnyard rock
and roll." He's the rare artist who doesn't know how to be anything but
true to himself. There is no pretense, no bullshit, not a damn thing
between you and what's in Mike's heart. His distinctive voice isn't like
anything you've ever heard before, and that's a good thing. He means what
he sings. Mike delivers the message in such a uniquely authentic way,
you're not gonna forget what he has to say anytime soon.
"Even if you've never heard any of the songs by the man described as
the king of L.A.'s neo honky-tonk scene, you'll probably find yourself
singing along with lots of them during his set..." So says the L.A. Times
venerable music critic Robert Hilburn. The difficult-to- please rock
journalist Johnny Angel recently hailed Mike as "very likely the best
contemporary songwriter" in the classic country vein, insisting that his
readers "catch a set and enjoy a master at work." Los Angeles Magazine
also named Stinson Best Country- Western Artist of 2004.
Mike's lyrics touch torn-up heartstrings and you know he understands.
"Everybody's got their own shit to worry about, and they don't have to
deal with the black cloud you're carryin' around. So I try not to do that
with people...but I do it in my songs." Along with Bob Dylan, Mike cites
Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Price and Merle Haggard as inspirations.
He enjoys working within the predictable framework of classic country song
structure, but he sure rips it up within that seemingly rigid format. His
words cut right to the core and shine a beacon on what counts. "All I'm
trying to do is write a song in the traditional vein of those great old
songs. That's the way they should sound. I think every line should count;
make each one great or don't do it. When a song is a classic and it's got
memorable lyrics, those are the songs that get under my skin. When I sit
down to write a song, that's what I'm trying to do."
Mike has a lot of fans in country music, among them Dwight Yoakam who
recorded Mike's homage to California's long lost magic --"Late Great
Golden State," and put it on his 'Population Me,' album as well as the
recently released 'The Very Best of Dwight Yaokam,' Billy Bob Thornton
took a shine to the tune and recorded it for his upcoming album as well.
Willie Nelson listens to Mike's first record 'Jack of All Heartache,' as
he travels across the country in his bus. Now Willie will have a whole new
batch of Stinson tunes to take on the road. Mike's latest, 'Last Fool at
the Bar,' is loaded with more heart-shattering insight and beer drinkin'
teardrops than ought to be allowed.
Robert Hilburn called Mike Stinson "one of Los Angeles' best-kept
musical secrets." Not for long. Trust me.
Pamela Des Barres
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Puppets,
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The Arroyo Arts Collective presents: Puppets, Puppets, Puppets! An
eclectic festival of puppet shows and related events in Northeast Los
Angeles May 30 to June 28, 2007
Calendar Listing: THEATER/COMMUNITY - The Arroyo Arts Collective
presents Puppets, Puppets, Puppets!, a festival of traditional and
experimental puppet shows and related events in multiple venues in
Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Cypress Park from May 30 to June 28, 2007.
Fourteen puppet shows, four puppetry workshops, lecture, pageant and
gallery exhibitions are included. Free admission. Complete information at
or 323-850-8566.
www.Arroyo
ArtsCollective.org
At the Los Angeles River, a marionette boy finds love and mystery
puppet Alfred Hitchcock deciphers unusual footprints. The regulars at Tia
Chucha's café share space in a toy theater. Living legend René sets a
hippo to roller-skating. Nearby, the Puppets from Hell are firing up the
audience while Frank, the foam puppet, tries video dating.
Puppets, Puppets, Puppets!, a multicultural community puppet festival
sponsored by the Arroyo Arts Collective in Northeast Los Angeles, will
showcase a broad range of puppetry styles including engaging
European-style marionettes, Balinese shadow puppets, toy theaters and the
adult-themed performances of puppet cabaret.
During several weeks in May and June, fourteen puppet shows will appear
in galleries, parks, libraries, a converted theater and an outdoor
amphitheater in Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Cypress Park.
Jurors Alan Cook of the Conservatory of Puppetry Arts in Pasadena and
Susan Simpson of the Cotsen Center for Puppetry and the Arts at the
California Institute of the Arts have selected puppeteers whose work
demonstrates a mix of styles and methods representing both traditional
puppetry arts and daring innovations.
Gallery Show June 2 through July 8 "Puppets on the Wall." Artists'
Reception, Saturday June 9, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: 12:00 to
4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Acorn Gallery, 135 N. Ave. 50 in Highland
Park
Lecture Sunday, June 10 at 2:00pm - Alan Cook, Curator of the
Conservatory of Puppetry Arts, presents "An Underground History of
Puppetry in Los Angeles" at the Acorn Gallery, 135 N. Ave. 50 in Highland
Park.
Festival puppet shows will be staged by Maria Bodmann of Bali and
Beyond; Marsian De Lellis; Al Guerrero and Puppets from Hell; Jamie Kim;
Jesse Kingsley and the Mystery Bird Puppet Show; Scott Land Marionettes;
Kyle McBain Leeser and the Tangled Tinkers; Poli Marichal; Michael
Dowell's Moodoo Puppets; Miguel Olivares and Company; Beth Peterson; the
Puppets and Players Little Theater; René and his Artists; and April
Totten. (Specific dates, locations and times and performance descriptions
are attached or visit www.ArroyoArtsCollective.org.
Three puppet performances for adults: (Schedule of performances for all
ages is attached)
Late Night Puppet Cabaret, with three shows: Marsian De Lellis presents
"Growing Up Linda: The Life and Times of Linda Carvel, Heir to the Throne
of the Carvel Cake Empire," Miguel Olivares and Mythic Productions present
"The Enchanting Lummpets Fall in Love," and Al Guerrero presents "Puppets
from Hell!" (Saturday, June 2, doors open at 8:00 p.m, shows begin at 9:00
at The Space Ark Gallery, 106 S. Ave. 58, Highland Park, CA 90042.)
The following free performances and workshops especially for children
will be offered at area libraries and at Sycamore Grove Park:
"Creative Puppetry for Young Children: Bring a Book to Life" workshop
with Johanna Smith. (Wednesday, May 30, 3:30 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Regional
Branch Library, 6145 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90042.)
"Puppets Tramp Across the Continent" workshop with Carol Colin and Ted
Waltz. (Sunday, June 3, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park,
4900 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90042.)
Performance by Scott Land and his Marionettes. (Tuesday, June 5, 3:30
p.m. at Cypress Park Branch Library, 1150 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles,
90065.
"Passport to Puppetry" workshop with Diana Big Mountain, featuring the
Painted Pony Rod Puppets and Story Time in Shadows. (Tuesday, June 12,
3:30 p.m. at Cypress Park Branch Library, 1150 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles
90065.
Marionette workshop with Jacqueline Marks. (Thursday, June 21, 3:30
p.m. at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library, 6145 N. Figueroa Street, Los
Angeles 90042.
Performance by Michael Dowell's Moodoo Puppets. (Thursday, June 28,
3:30 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library, 6145 N. Figueroa Street,
Los Angeles 90042.
Beth Peterson will also lead a series of workshops for adults and
children culminating in an outdoor puppet pageant kicking off Lummis Day
on June 3. (Lummis Day is a community festival honoring Charles Lummis,
local luminary and founder of the Southwest Museum.) Admission to all
events and workshops is free. For details and specific event information
visit http://www.a
rroyoartscollective.org/
The Arroyo Arts Collective: The Arroyo Arts Collective is a grassroots,
non-profit arts organization serving Northeast Los Angeles since 1989. The
Collective also operates the Acorn Gallery at 135 North Avenue 50 in
Highland Park. Visit http://www.a
rroyoartscollective.org/ for further details and full performance
schedule.
Puppets, Puppets, Puppets! is supported in part through the generous
assistance of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs and
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County
Arts Commission.
Arroyo Arts Collective P.O. Box 50835 York Station, Highland Park, CA
90050-0835
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Effective Land
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From time to time the question gets raised, does the City offer any
training in matters related to Planning and Land Use Issues? Below is just
such a training. While the primary audience is intended to be those
connected with Neighborhood Councils, anyone is welcome. To rsvp, just
call and identify yourself as a stakeholder in the Eagle Rock Neighborhood
Council. It's possible that such a training will be offered at some time
in the future that will be closer to Eagle Rock, but if you are interested
in land use and planning issues, why would you want to wait?
From: Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Subject: Effective Land Use Advocacy
The Empowerment Academy Presents "Effective Land Use Advocacy"
*June 6th, 2007*
Constituent Service Center
8475 Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The main Cross Street is Manchester. Free Parking is available in lot
adjacent to the building on Vermont.
Effective Land Use Advocacy
Learn how to:
1. Identify community land use issues.
2. Explore land use issues & appeals by city commissions.
3. Achieve understanding of how the planning department operates.
To Register please call Valerie Steffens at (213) 485-1814 Or email
Valerie.Steffens@lacity.org Note: Please RSVP at least 3 days before the
class.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of
disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to
ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign
language interpreters, assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids
and/or services may be provided upon request. In addition, translation
from English to other languages is available upon request. To ensure
availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business
days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Dept. of
Neighborhood Empowerment, at (213) 485-1360, or toll-free at 3-1-1
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Highland Park
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Seth Budick writes:
New items continue to appear weekly at the market as we tiptoe towards
early summer. This past week, those included sweet yellow bell peppers,
crunchy blue lake green beans, sweet corn and beautiful baby summer
squashes from Tamai Farms. ZRanch, our representative from the Imperial
Valley, also returned to the market this past week, bringing with them
tiny and adorable Indian eggplants as well as artichokes, asparagus and
okra. These days you'll find a variety of produce at the market to rival
any supermarket, but all grown by local farmers. With cherries, peaches,
strawberries, avocados and much more available, don't miss your chance to
get all of these fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables this Tuesday
afternoon!
While you shop for your fruits and vegetables, pick up local honey,
fresh cheeses and fruit preserves and snack on fresh popped kettle corn.
You might also be tempted by herbed rotisseried chicken, fresh roasted
corn and potatoes, tamales, or honey pineapple chicken. And in two weeks,
on June 5th, the market will be hosting the storytelling troupe We Tell
Stories, so plan ahead to bring your little ones.
Please stop by the market for fresh, field-ripened, high quality
produce from local farmers and spend time with your friends, neighbors and
other community members.
The Highland Park Certified Farmers Market is located adjacent to the
Highland Park Gold Line station at Marmion Way between Ave. 57 & 58
and operates Tuesdays from 3-8PM.
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Lummis Day
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Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts Join June 3 Lummis Day Festival Line-Up
Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts, whose interpretation of traditional Filipino
dance has earned accolades for its skillful performance and lavish
production values, will join the eclectic lineup of musical and dance
performers at the June 3 Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast L.A.
And in another contribution to the Festival's multi-cultural spirit,
Alejandro's, the Glassell Park restaurant that served crowd-pleasing
Filipino treats at last year's Lummis Day Festival, will make a return
appearance at this year's day-long event.
Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts will appear at approximately 4:00 pm on the
dance stage at Sycamore Grove Park (4900 N. Figueroa Street). The second
annual Lummis Day Festival begins at 11:00 am with an opening reception
and poetry reading at historic Lummis Home (200 East Avenue 43) before
moving at 12:30 pm to Sycamore Grove Park where it will continue until
7:00 pm.
Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts ("likas" translates to "riches" in Tagalog)
is directed by choreographer Sally Salcedo-Manguramas, a former member of
the world renowned Bayanihan Dance Company, who formed the group after
being approached by church groups to produce a performance for the
Filipino Christian holiday tradition, Simbang Gabi. Likas Pilipinas Folk
Arts had its first major traditional Filipino dance performance in Fall,
2006. The troupe has been notable for the quality of its dance
performance, the elegance of its costumes, and the grandeur of its
presentation. According to Ms. Salcedo-Manguramas, the goal of Likas
Pilipinas Folk Arts is to spread and share Filipino culture and tradition
to young and talented Filipino-American children through dances,costumes,
and music.
Alejandro's of Glassell Park, a Filipino restaurant that has drawn the
attention of Zagat's guide since opening at 4126 Verdugo Road, will be
vending a variety of the specialty treats at the event. Food critics have
described Alejandro's as a "place that exudes warmth from both inside and
outside the kitchen" (CitySearch) and have described its Filipino cooking
as "outstanding." Alejandro's will join Mexican, Italian and Thai
restaurants at the event, helping to offer Lummis Day Festival-goers "a
taste of Northeast Los Angeles."
Admission to all Lummis Day events--at Lummis Home and Sycamore Grove
Park--is free. For updated information on parking and all Festival
activities, visit www.lummisday.org
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Letters |
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Subject: Fat Dog
As a long time resident and long time TERA member, I will be the first
one to defend TERA as not "anti business". They have done an outstanding
job in keeping Eagle Rock from not looking like Santa Clarita. As a long
time resident and TERA member, I instead place total frustration in
certain elements of the community. The community that would rather have
had that gem "Toppers" instead of "The Chalet". The small percentage of
old Eagle Rock that is heart broken every time a muffler shop closes. The
stagnant portion of residents that would prefer to be Sunland south (circa
1970's). Fat Dog would have been an awesome place to go to with a venue
for the tremendous amount of local musical talent we have. But hey, God
forbid we disturb the hourly tenets of Eagle Rock's greatest resource, the
local dive motel.
Chris Deacon
Thank you Chris, for your letter and support. I too am glad Eagle
Rock doesn't look like Santa Clarita.
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EAGLE ROCK BLOCK SALE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 9 & 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Multi-house block sale! Center point is 1444 Holbrook St. (Take
Colorado Blvd. to Mt. Helena. Mt. Helena dead ends at Holbrook). Garage
sales are on Holbrook, Mt. Helena & Los Robles - off of Colorado
Blvd., up from Cindy's Diner.
SW HILL COUNTRY STORE (corner of Colorado & Mt. Helena) will also
have a parking lot sale of all their country-western merchandise!!
A portion of the proceeds from the Garage Sale at 1444 Holbrook will go
to the Wildlife Waystation, a refuge for wild and exotic animals. For more
info on the great organization, go to www.wildlifew
aystation.org.
Some items for sale at 1444 Holbrook: Designer clothing, shoes and
purses. Gucci. Prada. Mui Mui, and more. Leather couch. Heywood Wakefield
blond mid-century modern furniture set. Mirrors. DVDs. CDs. VCR. Books.
And much much more.
Stop on by to shop and meet your neighbors!
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Well, I have been following this Fat Dog Lounge case and am so glad to
hear that they have ceased and desisted. What a horrid idea... so glad you
have kept us all informed... thanks for everything!
Patricia Amdur, resident since 1988 Eagle Rock! Grad of Art Center
College of Design
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Re FAT DOG FEEDBACK
Dear Michael,
It's a shame you have to endure all the negative comments re. taking
TERA'S stand on the proposed FAT DOG establishment. One other important
item re. The TERA BOARD is, in addition to having important and impressive
pro-business careers, they are also all volunteering their precious time
on the Board. I admire all your work trying to make Eagle Rock a better
place to live and being respectful of its citizens.
Nancy Shannon
Thank you Nancy for pointing out that TERA's Board members, a
fun-loving lot, one and all, are volunteering their time for their
community and it is my honor to work with them.
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Subject: FAT DOG
We want to thank you Michael and all of the Terra Board for the support
you have given the neighbors in Eagle Rock regarding the FAT DOG problem.
This was not the right business for the area and what they wanted to do
was just unreal, and we are very happy they have decided to pull their
application for this location. Thanks again. Virginia and Mel Paulson who
live on Townsend and too close to the proposed business.
Again, it is the TERA Board who thanks Eagle Rock for the support it
has shown for TERA over the last 20 years.
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