"Eagle
Rock: Where land use and planning is a contact sport"
THE EAGLE ROCK ASSOCIATION
September
19, 2002
(okay, okay, a few days late -- sorry!)
In this issue:
1. YOUR BUNGALOW HOME COULD BE FEATURED IN
UPCOMING BOOKS!
2. EAGLE ROCK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER ANNUAL MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 24
3. THE COLLABORATIVE EAGLE ROCK BEAUTIFUL MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 28
4. HISTORIC HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING --
SEPTEMBER 23
5. "FRIDA ON PAPER" -- THE WORK OF FRIDA KAHLO -- OCTOBER 5
6. EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL -- OCTOBER 12
7. GARVANZA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HPOZ MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 25
8. YOGA ESSENCE SCHEDULE FOR FALL
9. LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO NORTHEAST LAPD
10. ART EXHIBITION AT YOGINIS -- THROUGH DECEMBER
11. FREE TREES!
12. ARTISTS WANTED -- DEADLINE OCTOBER 7
13. ART STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE
14. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
15. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
1. YOUR BUNGALOW
HOME COULD BE FEATURED IN UPCOMING BOOKS!
Bungalow Home Owners!
Three new books are being published on bungalows, and your beloved house could
be in them!
Make your house famous!
Get your house professionally photographed!
Call Suzanne Prieur at 323 257-7042 for details before October 1, 2002.
2. EAGLE ROCK
COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER ANNUAL MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 24
The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center's Annual Meeting is this coming
Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 7 PM. This meeting is honoring our former
Executive Director, Denise Seider, celebrating our successes of the past year
and an opportunity for the community to meet our new Executive, Jenny Krusoe.
The formal meeting will be brief. There is a reception following
which we hope everyone will attend.
3.
THE COLLABORATIVE EAGLE ROCK BEAUTIFUL MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 28
You are cordially invited to
attend the meeting of the Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful on Saturday,
September 28, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural
Center, 2225 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock.
Come and celebrate our new "home' at the Cultural Center, and join us as
we welcome its new director, Jenny Krusoe. Jenny has said that
"collaboration is something that keeps us connected with the
community." The Collaborative applauds her commitment to Eagle Rock,
which mirrors our own.
Remember, the Collaborative was founded on the principle that every
organization and every entity and every person in Eagle Rock is integral to our
success. You are needed!
We have wonderful projects planned and urgently need all of your help. A continental
breakfast will be served. As in the past, our meeting will end promptly
at 11:00 a.m.
For more information, please call:
ESTHER MONK (323) 255-4052
JOHN STILLION (323) 254-6540
4. HISTORIC HIGHLAND
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 23
Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council
Arts, Culture and Architecture Committee
Monday, September 23
6:30pm @ Rock Rose
4108 N. Figueroa
***Main Agenda Topic***
Design of Letterhead/Graphics for HHPNC
Also, very quick updates on possible film showing/Rock Rose events/Gold Line
art/trash barrel project.
Margaret Arnold
323/254-8128
margaretava@hotmail.com
5. "FRIDA ON
PAPER" -- THE WORK OF FRIDA KAHLO -- OCTOBER 5
A Group Show Reflecting The Life And Work Of Frida Kahlo
Avenue 50 Studio Gallery and Modern Multiples Fine Art Prints join forces to
present a two-month exhibition celebrating the life and memory of Mexico's
best-known female artist, Frida Kahlo. A number of established and
emerging Los Angeles area artists were invited to create new works on paper
reflecting on Frida Kahlo's life and work. The exciting result is
"Frida on Paper." "Frida on Paper, Part I" will
open on October 1, 2002 and runs through October 27, 2002. There will be
a reception for the artists on Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 7-11 p.m.
Participating artists include: Jose Antonio Aguirre, Barbara Carrasco,
Cristina Cardenas, Rolo Castillo, Roberto Delgado, Richard Duardo, Ricardo
Duffy, Antonio Escalante, Margaret Garcia, Tina Gulotta, Jose Lozano, Magu,
Isabel Martinez, John Miner, Pilar, Artemio Rodriguez, Reyes Rodriguez, Frank
Romero, Hector Silva, Cindy Suriyani, Richard Valdez, Carlos Vargas, and J.
Michael Walker.
A Mexican icon, Frida Kahlo has become a cultural touchstone through her
vibrant artwork, as well as her intense public persona. The mission of
this exhibition is to explore the many ways the art and life of Frida Kahlo has
influenced contemporary artists, defining symbolic roles of culture, politics
and gender. This important exhibition showcases new works from many of
Los Angeles's most talented and creative artists.
The Avenue 50 Studio Gallery is a multicultural alternative art gallery whose
mission is to promote the arts in the Northeast L.A. area. Modern
Multiples is a fine art print studio and advocate for emerging artists for over
20 years.
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, October 5, 2002, 7-11 P.M.
WHERE: The Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (323)
258-1435 -- Contact Kathy Gallegos
This exhibition runs from October 5, 2002 to November 24, 2002 and is free to
the public.
Studio hours: Tuesday though Thursday 10-12 noon, Saturday and Sunday
10-4 P.M.
Sponsored in Part by California Arts Counsel, Border Grill, Target
6. EAGLE ROCK MUSIC
FESTIVAL -- OCTOBER 12
The Eagle Rock Music Festival features 29 free public concerts Saturday,
October 12! This is one of the very best events (aside from TERA's Home
Tour) that our community offers each year -- don't miss it!
The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center (ERCCC) hosts the 4th annual Eagle
Rock Music Festival
Saturday, October 12
from 6:00 p.m. to12:30 a.m.
in the Eagle Rock community of northeast Los Angeles
The free public event will present 29 live musical performances in 24 local venues,
including restaurants, a floral shop, a beauty salon, an auto garage, a real
estate office, a gas station, and several other storefronts along Colorado
Boulevard. A free shuttle service will be provided to festival venues.
"Angelenos will be delighted to discover what Eagle Rock has to offer --
it's a small town with big ideas," said Jenny Krusoe, ERCCC director and
festival co-organizer. "Our festival is a journey of discovery, an
opportunity to go places you've never been before -- both musically and
physically. Whether it's Taiko drumming on the lawn of the City Council field
office, an Armenian band in a mini-mall, or a "rave" in an empty
storefront, we're encouraging people to stroll around town and have fun
exploring musical genres."
The Eagle Rock Music Festival program will also include classical, reggae,
Cajun, Latin jazz, Tex-Mex, Pre-Columbian, folk, blues, country western,
Afro-Cuban, cabaret and contemporary original music.
Scheduled performers include: Swing Inc., Neon Venus, Go Betty Go, V.R Smith
and the Beaujolais Jazz Band, Ann Likes Red, Elliott Caine, composer Jon
Rumford, and Liz Cusuco. The winners of the Southwestern Youth Music Festival
will perform at Eagle Rock Flowers. Camilo's Restaurant will host
"The Best of the UGLA Cabaret 2002," and the Glendale Branch Music
Teachers' Association will host the 20th Century Women's Club. Fatty's, a
local coffee house, is closing a side street to host a swing concert, including
a dance contest between children and senior citizens.
The Eagle Rock Music Festival begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Eagle Rock
Community Cultural Center, located at 2225 Colorado Blvd., just west of Eagle
Rock Blvd. Festivalgoers will enjoy the first concert of the
evening, obtain a festival program, then walk eastward down Colorado Blvd. or
take the shuttle from 7:00-10:00 p.m. to hear a variety of musical
performances. The Cultural Center will close the festival with the Bobby Haynes
Blues Band, scheduled to perform at the ERCCC's historic building, a former
Carnegie library, until 12:30 a.m.
The Eagle Rock Music Festival is free and open to the public, presented with
the support of L.A. Council Member Nick Pacheco, the L.A. Department of
Cultural Affairs, L.A. County Arts Commission and the Recording Industries' Music
Performance Trust Funds through the Professional Musicians Union 47, Bank of
America, Vons, the Westfield Shoppingtown Eagle Rock, and the fantastic
community of Eagle Rock.
For more information, call the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center at (323)
226-1617.
7. GARVANZA
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HPOZ MEETING -- SEPTEMBER 25
The Garvanza Improvement Association invites you to join in a discussion on a
possible Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) for the community.
Guest speakers are:
Trudi Sandmeier, Preservation Advocate, LA Conservancy
Richard Barron & Charles Fisher, Highland Park HPOZ
Nicole Possert, President, Highland Park Heritage Trust
Representatives from City Council District 14
Wednesday, September 25th
6 p.m.
Hathaway Family Resource Center
840 No. Avenue 66
Multi-purpose room off back lot
Related websites:
http://www.laconservancy.org/preservation/preservation_resources.shtml,
http://www.laconservancy.org, http://www.hpht.org
Light refreshments will be served.
8. YOGA ESSENCE
SCHEDULE FOR FALL
The Yoga Essence schedule for fall is for September 3 through December 22.
Yoga Essence is located at 1577 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock, across
the street from Trader Joe's. For more information, call Krista or
Phillip at (323) 550-8182, or log on to their Web site at
http://www.yogaessence.net. Please see the attached PDF file for
their brochure.
Monday
8:30 Gentle
Krista
10:30 Continuing Clay
5:30 Continuing Diane
7:30 Basics
Kate
Tuesday
8:30 Basics Susan
10:30 Continuing Kate
4:00 Kids
Krista
5:30 Nia
Heather
6:30 Pilates Alana
7:30 Gentle Krista
Wednesday
7:00 Sunrise Angela
9:30 Nia
Heather
10:30 Anusara Heather
3:00 Community Susan
6:00 Kundalini Gisela
7:30 Continuing Diane
Thursday
8:30 Gentle
Krista
10:30 Pilates
Alana
5:30 Continuing Sonya
7:30 Gentle
Krista
Friday
7:00 Sunrise
Angela
8:30 Basics
Kate
10:30 Continuing
Kate
4:00 Asana Clinic Leon
6:00 Kundalini
Gisela
7:30 Belly Dance
Nadia
Saturday
8:30 Gentle
Krista
10:00 Pilates
Marni
11:15 Continuing Marni
Sunday
9:00 Community Susan
10:30 Kundalini Gisela
11:45 PreNatal Krista
5:00 Tai Chi Linda
6:00 Rejuvenate Kate
Anusara Style -- It blends the principals of bio-mechanics and of
opening the heart with love to the present moment.
Asana Clinic -- A workshop were you will learn step-by-step all that is
required in performing difficult poses, shoulder stand, head stand, the wheel
and more...
Basics
Straightforward hatha -- For beginners and those who want to focus on
the basics or fundamentals of sun salutations, standing poses, twists, etcä
Community Class -- A by-donation only class ($5 suggested). The class is
great for those wanting a Gentle to Basic type of yoga class. Makes yoga
affordable.
Continuing -- For students with a sound practice. Will work on
building strength, flexibility, and concentration. Will continue to focus
on alignment and the breath.
Gentle -- A slow paced, deeply therapeutic approach to hatha techniques.
Calming and restorative. Great for stress relief and specific physical issues.
Kids -- Teaching Children the importance of stillness, giving them
tools to focus and concentrate, showing them a gentle, non-competitive
way of exercising.
Kundalini -- A great way to recharge your body and spirit through
simple, repetitive movements that everyone can do.
Nia Technique -- Nia blends an invigorating cardio workout with dance
forms, martial arts, yoga & creative movement.
Pilates -- Pilates (pul-AH-teez) develops a strong "core,¾ or
center of the body. . It is gentle to your body while giving it a challenging
workout.
Pre-Natal -- A safe and supportive class for the changing needs of the
expectant mother. Focus on breath, strength, flexibly, and visualization in
preparation for birth and motherhood.
Tai Chi --It is the study and practice of the 108 movements of the Yang
style of Tai Chi.
Class Fees:
Single Class = $12
Series of 5 = $55
Series of 8 = $80
Series of 10 = $100
Series of 16 = $150
Series of 20 = $180
Kids Class = $8
Kids Series of 10 = $70
Unlimited Weekly = $35
Unlimited Monthly = $120
Unlimited 3 Months= $325
Unlimited 6 Mos.= $565
Unlimited Yearly = $950
* If you live in the Los Angeles area, your first yoga class is free.
* 10% Discount for new Yoga Essence students on any Series card.
* Generous Discounts of 50% to fulltime Students, 18 - 30, on our
Unlimited Weekly & Monthly cards.
* Discounts for Students and the "Young at Heart" of 15% on any
Series card.
* Atm/Credit Card/Checking Account Deduction available on Unlimited Yearly Card
= $85 per month value.
9. LETTER OF
APPRECIATION TO NORTHEAST LAPD
Dear Captain Jackson:
I would like to thank you for continuing your efforts to fight the Drug Brokers
and Drug Sales at the parking lot of the Azteca Market on Verdugo Rd. and
Arthur St.
I was told that last Friday afternoon a couple of your officers made some
arrests at the parking lot. I understand two people were arrested. A friend of
mine came to my house and after he picked me up and while we were driving by
the corner, we saw the officers taking off.
The street feels much safer and we do not experience the activities going on
day and night anymore. It really makes a difference.
Again, we, the residents of Glassell Park, thank you and your associates for
helping us cleaning up our neighborhood and making our city what it really is,
A CITY OF ANGELS, NOT a city of animals.
May God be always with you and your department, and KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
With much respect and regards,
-- Alonso Calderon/Improvement Chair and Citizen Forester for Glassell Park
10. ART EXHIBITION
AT YOGINIS -- THROUGH DECEMBER
YOGINIS yogic arts studio invites you to a group art exhibit of sculpture,
paintings, photography, ceramics
September 15 - December 2002
4866 Eagle Rock Boulevard
(between Yosemite and Addison)
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323)258-5935
http://www.yoginis.org
Studio hours: Saturday, Sunday 12 - 4 pm
11. FREE TREES!
Find out how to get free trees for your home! For more information check out
this Web site:
http://www.greenla.com/tree/index.htm>http://www.greenla.com/tree/index.htm
You must take a 2-hour workshop to obtain trees. It's a great opportunity to
beautify our neighborhood.
12. ARTISTS WANTED
-- DEADLINE OCTOBER 7
The Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Los Angeles announces the
release of a Request for Qualifications for the Los Angeles Police Department.
To obtain a copy of the RFQ: visit the Cultural Affairs Department website
http://www.culturela.org, click on "RFQ/RFP" located on the lower
right hand corner of the webpage or call the Public Arts Division at (213)
473-8570.
Request for Qualifications - Los Angeles Police Department
DUE: October 7, 2002
The LAPD seeks to establish a pre-qualified pool of artists of up to
twenty-five artists/artist teams for consideration of upcoming police and
public safety facilities public art projects.
This RFQ is open to any artist or artist team nationally, artists of all media
are encouraged to apply. Artists or Artist Teams who have received a
commission from the Cultural Affairs Department, City of Los Angeles in the
last three years are ineligible to apply. Employees of the City of Los
Angeles are ineligible to apply.
Questions? Please call Pauline Kamiyama at (213) 473-8570
13. ART STUDIO SPACE
AVAILABLE
Artists studio to share, 900 square feet. Painting, full ceramics studio and
darkroom. Located in Highland Park. If interested, contact Elsa at
elekipua@earthlink.net.
14. LETTERS AND
E.MAILS
"I'm writing to say thank you for including the announcement for Art Song
Word Dance in your e.letter. The event was a huge success by all accounts.
There were never less than 200 people in attendance (4 hours straight)
and the circulating crowd throughout the day amounted to probably 350 in all.
Not bad for a first event. Quite a few people I spoke with said
that they learned of the event through the TERA e.letter. The council has
already asked if TWO shows could be done next year, and multiple sponsors seem
likely. Thanks for helping to start what seems destined to become a
tradition in Eagle Rock.
Also, I read your inclusion in the newsletter about Fast Food Nation.
I have read the book before, and it confirmed with fact all my suspicions
about an industry as American as Agent Orange or Enron. If a
conscientious community can have any influence over the inclusion of a Swork as
opposed to a Starbucks, or a Camilo's as opposed to a McDonald's (BREAKFAST,
LUNCH, AND DINNER), then it has every obligation to do so. When these
points of contention are at key public locations, the responsibility is
multiplied geometrically.
The mentality which, sadly, has become all too American, to reproduce a
successful marketing concept and apply it invariably over infinite communities,
is dangerous. The products of this mentality cannot be good for a
community, because the good of the community was never considered, other than
as a generalization. Your efforts at bettering Eagle Rock -- which are based
along the same lines of thinking that allowed me to put on a free four-hour
concert in a park for no other reason than for the good of the community -- are
much appreciated. Sincerely --"
-- Steve Aranda, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"I thoroughly enjoy your e-mail newsletters."
-- Maedale Gongora, Eagle Rock resident, TERA member, and volunteer
"My husband and I currently own a home in Glassell Park and are in escrow
on a home in Eagle Rock. I just saw an architectural drawing of the
latest proposed Walgreens building and find it's still just hideous. We
already have an abundance of pharmacies and general stores in the area especially
with the addition of the Target store. What can we do to stop Walgreens?
We need a book store, record store, more restaurants, a movie theater.
Seems like a great spot for Trader Joe's too. There are two book
stores in the Santa Monica Promenade that have been complaining about high
rents; maybe they can be approached. One is Midnight Special, the other
is Hennesey & Ingalls (art and architecture books). Hennesey &
Ingalls seems particularly suited for the area given the proximity to the downtown
art scene, SCI-ARC and Art Center in Pasadena. I think the biggest hurdle
in luring these types of stores is the lack of pedestrian traffic and general
street beautification on Colorado [both of which will get WORSE if the
current Walgreens plan is realized]. Eagle Rock is being overlooked
as a destination because Burbank/Glendale and Pasadena have movie theaters,
plentiful restaurants and stores with evening hours.
Maybe we can landscape the center median on Colorado, add up-lighting for the
trees. I would definitely volunteer in that effort. Eagle Rock has
so much potential -- please keep up the good work!"
-- Rebecca Johnson Klarin, soon-to-be Eagle Rock resident
"Although we do not (yet) live in Eagle
Rock, Jeff Samudio and Frank Parrello recommend that we keep up with the goings
on -- please add us to the TERA e-mail list! Thank you."
-- Jennifer Minasian and Marc Trotoux, soon-to-be Eagle Rockers
"The most recent TERA newsletter was great! Ironically enough, my
literary group's selection for this month is Fast Food Nation and I am
reading it right now! Hope all is well -- if ever I can be of assistance
to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely --"
-- Tony Scudellari, Glassell Park resident, TERA member, and opponent of a
McDonald's proposal at Eagle Rock Boulevard and Verdugo Road [Editor's note:
To help with this effort, please contact Tony at tscud1@earthlink.net,
and read Fast Food Nation, The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by
Eric Schlosser.]
"I have been following discussions on the Northeast LA Mailing List, and
it seems like TERA is one of the best organized and efficient entities I've
seen arguing for responsible land use, and I could use your advice.
We recently learned that a developer in Montecito Heights is planning to
install a gated community on a piece of land that is currently open space.
We are opposed to this development on a number of levels, not only
displeased with the addition of a fully gated community in what is otherwise a
friendly and laid-back neighborhood, but also with seismic and environmental
impact on building in a very unstable and uneven terrain. We know this
developer is going to be cutting corners as much as possible and would like to
make sure that the entire building process is under close scrutiny (or
opposition) from the community and city.
The problem is, I have never been involved in anything like this before and
have no idea how to start. I'm hoping you can provide me with some
guidance on how to raise public awareness of this development and get the city
to start paying attention. I've tried writing to my councilman, but have
gotten no response at all. Can you offer any suggestions to get me going
in the right direction? Sincerely --"
-- Padgett Arango, Montecito Heights resident and concerned citizen
15.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Historic buildings
themselves are not liabilities as often seen by public and private sector
demolition advocates, but are assets not yet returned to productive use."
--
Donovan Rypkema
We welcome your comments.
Please include your name.
Joanne Turner
<artburn@earthlink.net>
President, The Eagle Rock Association (TERA)