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Bloom
Nov. 19 – April 2012 | Silver Lake
“Bloom will be one of our most bold installations to date. The shiny thermo-bimetallic ‘flower’ will change shape throughout the course of the day as it’s ‘petals’ react to the heat of the sun. The dynamic monocoque structure is composed of over 14,000 laser-cut custom-fabricated parts arranged in a self-organizing, cellular panel system with a kinetic potential without the need of a power source or any mechanical parts.”
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- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Classes & Lectures
“There will be paper projects (collages, bookmaking, crowns, sculptures) at one table and yarn, fabric projects (God’s eyes, sewing creatures, weaving) at another table. Kids can choose which projects they want to participate. There will also be snack and lunch breaks and reading time.”
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Marmion Way Work Party | Mount Washington
“The planting installed as part of a 2009 Community Beautification Grant needs some sprucing up. Hope you can come by and help out again.”
- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Arts, Culture & Community
Scott Wilson Memorial | Eagle Rock
“The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North East Trees…”
The 10 Minute Takeover | Echo Park
“Krystal Krunch do a Siskel & Ebert on your latest drama as we tap into your energy and paint a picture of your most highest, most wonderful possible self. Translation: Free drop-in psychic readings at the Storefront Plaza.”
Shopping & Merchant Events
Tavin 10% off Sale | Echo Park
Benefits & Volunteering
Holiday Art & Gift Sale | Eagle Rock
“Enjoy a Holiday Arts Festival featuring artists selling their creations. Peruse jewelry, accessories, ceramics, and other fine wares available for purchase directly from the artists.
10% of all sales benefit Center for the Arts Eagle Rock.”
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- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Arts, Culture & Community
Atwater Village Annual Tree Lighting
18th Annual Noche de las Memorias | Lincoln Heights
“World Aids Day. Honoring Congressman Ed R. Roybal, Posthumously.”
Untitled, 2010 film screening | Echo Park
“A film by Jim Hodges, Carlos Marques da Cruz, and Encke King.”
Classes & Lectures
Parenting Class | Echo Park
“Free. Participants may begin at any point during the ten-week cycle and return for continued support throughout.”
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- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Arts, Culture & Community
40th Annual Children’s Olde Fashioned Christmas | Eagle Rock
“lighting of Eagle Rock’s Holiday Tree with Council member Huizar, performances by the Patsy Metzger Dancers and the EagleRock High School Youth Choir, and free hot chocolate and cookies. Santa Claus will also be present with gifts for all the children.”
Merchant Events
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- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Arts, Culture & Community
17th Annual Holiday Lamplight Celebration | Highland Park
“Guests will experience spectacular holiday festivities in three of our historic homes. Costumed hosts transport visitors from house to house where the past meets the present to enjoy music, dancing, singing and more holiday cheer.”
The Winter Square Dance | Lincoln Heights
An Evening with Jane Birkin | El Sereno
Herman Sillas art opening | Eagle Rock
Lincoln Heights Tree Lighting Ceremony
Benefits & Volunteering
Pet Photos With Santa | Echo Park
“Proceeds go to the Echo Park Animal Alliance.”
NE Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party & Food Drive | Highland Park
“Something for your tummy and someone else’s, too.”
Classes & Lectures
Helping to Make Los Angeles the Nation’s First Zero Waste City| Silver Lake
“As part of the Sustainable Saturdays series we invite you to come hear a presentation by the Don’t Waste LA campaign about their proposal to improve our waste collection system in a way that will help the city reach its zero waste goals, clean up our air, and create a system that is fair and equitable for businesses and apartment owners and renters.”
Merchant Events
Self Help Graphics Holiday Craft & Art Fair | Boyle Heights
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- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Arts, Culture & Community
17th Annual Holiday Lamplight Celebration | Highland Park
“Guests will experience spectacular holiday festivities in three of our historic homes. Costumed hosts transport visitors from house to house where the past meets the present to enjoy music, dancing, singing and more holiday cheer.”
Benefits & Volunteering
Pet Photos With Santa | Echo Park
“Proceeds go to the Echo Park Animal Alliance.”
Merchant Events
Xtreme Training Center Free Open House | Eagle Rock
“featuring free introductory classes in a variety of fitness and martial arts practices, including kickboxing, zumba, mixed martial arts, and yoga. Great door prizes including free memberships will be offered.”
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- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Arts, Culture & Community
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- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
 Slake After Dark: Ben Ehrenreich + musical guestAtwater Village | Nov. 8 @ 7 pm “National Magazine Award winner Ben Ehrenreich will take to the ATX stage to read from and discuss his recently released Ether. Ehrenreich, who has contributed to Slake: Los Angeles multiple times, is earning praise for his second novel, which the Los Angeles Times calls “a compact work of biblical noir.” Ether follows a character known as “the Stranger” through a ruined landscape as he is by turns abused and assisted by fellow travelers.” |
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Arts, Culture & Community
Classes & Lectures
Parenting Class | Echo Park
“Free. Participants may begin at any point during the ten-week cycle and return for continued support throughout.”
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- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
Arts, Culture & Community
Avey Tare performs | Eagle Rock
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- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
“Soundsystem playfully explores the relationship between audio and visual, the concrete and abstract, where hard wiring and electric pulses meet soft metaphor and symbolic form.”
“The Mount Washington Association donates food and supplies that are given to the
patients of the Wellness Center.”
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
“Shop handmade items of all kinds. Music, food, drinks, good times.”
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- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Classes & Lectures
How to Cope with Difficult Relatives | Atwater Village
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- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Arts, Culture & Community
Christmas with Bessie | Lincoln Heights
Aaron Neville performs | El Sereno
Sycamore Grove Walking Tour | Highland Park
“This tour explores the rich and varied architectural and social history of the Sycamore Grove area of Highland Park, one of Los Angeles’ oldest neighborhoods.”
Classes & Lectures
Primitive Firemaking Skills | Echo Park
“Leave your matches and lighters at home and bring your A game. You have to work hard to make fire!”
Intro to Final Cut Pro | Echo Park
Shopping
Silver Lake Holiday Night Out
” Locally made products, special sales and giveaways! We want the whole neighborhood to be buzzing with locals shopping, eating, enjoying music and having a great time!”
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- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
Arts, Culture & Community
Winter Solstice Soundbath | Eagle Rock
Classes & Lectures
HypnoArt Class- Holiday Stress Relief | Atwater Village
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- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Classes & Lectures
Christmas Eve Yoga with Kyle | Atwater Village
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