Beyond Eden Art Show

The Beyond Eden Art Show took place on October 9th at Barnsall Park in the LAMAG. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was held in a huge space with so many artists represented. (There is a smaller gallery right behind it that I have visited prior to). Here are some of the pieces I really enjoyed.
I really liked the bee representation of this artist.

How can you not love a fish with that face? Well... atleast stare for a bit.

I loved this piece, especially since it was a PAINTING, looks like a picture right?

A saint for today? Major corporations like Coca-Cola, Budweiser and Pepsi represented here. Say word.

Mierda means shit in Spanish, so I just had to...

I grew up with a paleta man in my neighborhood. This was one of a two part painting. Which was titled "Mexican-American". The first one was an Aztec with the words "Mexican" on it and this was the second piece, with the words "American" on it. I found the visual to be pretty deep.

Fresh graf piece, this artist uses newspaper comics in the background; and can definitely be appreciated more in person due to detail.

Nazi gnomes, what the hell? I love gnomes and found it pretty hilarious.

Give alittle bit of yourself why don't you?

LA Free Store

This Saturday there will be a very cool community event where everything will be free. Yes, free. You bring stuff you no longer need or want, and take from what you may want that others have brought. It may not be new, but it will be new to you... enjoy.

Info:
You can go to their site here
Location: Casa Princessa Cafe 4527 York Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

"Can Urban Gardens Create Community?"

From American Friends Services Committee:

Urban gardening has grown in popularity in Los Angeles. But is this phenomenon a passing trend or a sustainable reality? Hear various expert speakers working in the community, in schools, co-ops, and other publc spaces use urban gardens as a way to rebuild community. AFSC Los Angeles will also share its work in creating two gardens at local high schools as a form of peacebuilding. Following the dialogue will be a freereception for the opening of our art gallery exhibit, "Cultivating Spirited Land."
Speakers include: Mud Baron, the Green Policy Director for the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education; Connie DePaepe-Layton, Master Gardner and a leading advocate for greening Los Angeles; and Megan Hobza, a noted community leader in the field of time banking.

When:

Thursday, November 11, 2010 7:00 pm to 8:00 p.m.

Where:
AFSC Los Angeles Office 3rd Floor
634 S. Spring St.Los Angeles, CA 90014
(recommend parking at Joe's Parking Lot on 530 S. Spring St.)

Contact Information:
For more information contact: Anthony Marsh, Los Angeles Area Program Director 213.489.1900 x119 or amarsh@afsc.org

when in highland park...

Highland Park is definitely a place I have yet to explore, and going to Milagro-Allegro Community Garden was a great opportunity to take a look around (even if brief).
I had a new GPS and I'm the type of gal that reads manuals later. Like. Way later. I didn't know why it was taking me on a Tour de France Highland Park, and then hello! I realized it was on the "bicycle path" setting. The good thing about all that was driving by the Good Girl Dinette. It was so cute and it's simplicity is what actually made it stand out to me. I had set it in my dome that I would be returning back to eat there at some point.
At the garden the Good Girl was mentioned as they give their scraps to the garden to use for compost. They also mentioned that they use local and sustainable ingredients; already this place was sounding quite alright to me. Sis and I returned the following day, and boy was it yum to the tum. They serve Vietnamese food. I had the chicken baguette with spicy fries, sis had the vegetarian pho, we both shared the coffee brownie dessert and coconut pudding. The food was great. And will I return? Too late, I already have. If you're in the area I suggest you check it out too, even if you have to purposely drive there, this is a great spot to support, which in turn supports the community.

Good Girl Dinette

110 N. Avenue 56

Los Angeles, CA 90042

(323) 257-8980

Spread love the Brooklyn L.A. way!

Habana Outpost is one of my favorist (not a word, so you catch my drift) spots in Brooklyn; there's dj's, yummy eats, mango juice, activities for children and usually some eye candy. Annnd it's eco-friendly to boot! With all this being said, I was geeked when I found out that they're coming to the west, Venice Beach and Malibu to be exact. I don't know exactly when they will open, but I'm sure the website will keep us posted. Until then, I'll await for their grand opening and hope that it can capture the same lovely vibe as the Fort Greene location...

Museums-For-All

What's better than a trip to the museum? A free trip to the museum. That's right kids, this weekend many museums will be offering free entry (which may not include special paid exhibits). Some will be free on Saturday and others on Sunday, a limited amount will be free on both days. I will provide a link below that'll give you a schedule of which museums to check out on which days. Have fun!

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31 Days: Part I

Today.............I learned..................


august 31st: Target can give a refund without a receipt if you paid with a credit card or debit

september 1st: Minute Maid lemonade has 0% juice (scary)

september 2nd: flight from LA to Detroit is 4 hours and 5 minutes

september 3rd: contrary to hopstop directions, the L instead of the J to Pates et Traditions would have dropped me off much closer

september 4th: green beans exist in purple!

september 5th: "No" is a complete answer

september 6th: Maximum fine in NYC for not cleaning up after your dog is $1,000. (dang!)

september 7th: Burlingame is a city in California

september 8th: It is unlawful to pump your own gas in New Jersey

september 9th: The leaves of the basil plant are often rubbed on insect bites to relieve itchiness and discomfort

september 10th: How to make french macaroons (and almond flour)

september 11th: Los Angeles has the most Thai people after Thailand

september 12th: Bebel Gilberto performed at Carnegie Hall at the age of 9

september 13th: About garlic cheddar cheese at the farmers market (yum)

september 14th: The term "in a pickle" was coined by Shakespeare in "The Tempest" (one of my fave terms, btw)

Apple Pickin'

After years of wanting to go apple picking, I finally had a crew to go with . On Saturday we loaded the car and headed east to Oak Glen. I was so happy when we were exiting the freeway. From the freeway exit we had to drive 11 miles up, and we made it to Riley's Farm, only to see a sign stating "U-Pick- Closed". Oh mama no! But the area was so cute that it didn't phase me. We drove and walked around, saw animals, namely llamas. First stop, we got apple cider donuts and hot apple cider, yum. The air was crisp and fresh, the trees were all different shades, very peaceful. Our second stop lead us to this village; since there was no parking in the lot we took a detour around onto what can best be described as the "dirt-damn-near-death-road", good times. Here are a few images of the outing:

thanks, good to know.


say word.


selling packaging popcorn as snowman poop? hustlin'.