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Monte Carlo 76 at Eastside Luv

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Monte Carlo 76

Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 9:00pm

East Side Luv
1835 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA

www.eastsideluv.com

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Years ago, when I thought I was a rapper, I was lucky enough to be in a group called Slowrider. We had some good times writing music, discovering sounds and laughing for hours on end. We toured a little and we recorded a memorable CD that I still bump at least once a month from my iPod. Word on the street is; it still gets a lot of play.

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A Great Month for Chicano/Latino Theater

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Olivier as Hamlet

Olivier as Hamlet

To many of my friends who have never seen live theater, a stage play is nothing but, “to be or not to be.” Theater to them is a far cry from who they are or the language they use in everyday transas. Tu sabes.

Well, if you’ve never been to a play and you want to start with something that has familiar faces and characters, this is a good month to get acquainted with an age old art. There are four shows running now from four theater groups that each have a long running history in this town. Four powerful groups that know how to bring the Teatro: Culture Clash, Latino Theater Company, Casa0101 and Company of Angels. Below is a list of these shows and the info you need. (more…)

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Culture Clash Brings “Peace” to the Getty Villa

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

ccHost:   Culture Clash
Type:    Theatre – Performance
Price:    $42
Date:     Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time:     6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location:     The Getty Villa
Street:     17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
City/Town:    Los Angeles, CA

Phone:     3108273046
Website:     www.cultureclash.com

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Two Casting Notices

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Comedy__TragedyTHE CLEANING LADY

written by Josefina Lopez & Christopher Chacon
Directed by Hector Rodriguez

Contact Hector Rodriguez by email to set up an appointment: hrod55@earthlink.net

CASTING NOTICE
The Cleaning Lady, is a super-natural comedy about a young Latina who works as a cleaning lady during the day and a spiritual cleaning lady at night.

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Solitude at LATC

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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a new play by Evelina Fernadez

Host:  The Latino Theater Company
Type:  Music/Arts – Performance

Price:  $35 General;  $15 Students/Seniors
Start Time:  Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:  Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 3:00pm
Location:  The LATC, 514 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA

Phone:  213-489-0994 extension: 107
Email:  boxoffice@thelatc.org

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Anda! Has Free Cumbia!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

andaWhat:           Anda!

When: Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 9:30pm
Location: Mal’s Bar
Street: 2331 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 323-747-4993

NO COVER CHARGE AT THE NEXT ANDA!
Enjoy resident deejays:
Gazooooo (Descarga, Resident Fridays)
Mando Fever (Descarga, Real)
Gomez Comes Alive (Monte Carlo 76, Travel Tips From Aztlan)
Juan Lennon

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Buy Groceries, Save a Landmark

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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The Golden Gate Theatre (1927) in East Los Angeles, now threatened with insensitive alterations; photo by LAC staff. Learn more about this issue.

Starts Tuesday, September 1

If you shop at Ralphs or Food-4-Less grocers, you have the opportunity to help the Conservancy’s preservation efforts. All you have to do is buy groceries!

Each time you use your Ralphs or Food-4-Less Rewards Card, a portion of your total purchase is donated to the Conservancy through the store’s Community Contribution Program.

Read whole article at: LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY (dot) ORG
Learn more about this issue: HERE

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“El Verde: Viva La Frita!”

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

5023“El Verde: Viva La Frita!”Only 6 more shows left.

Wear green and pay only $12!CASA 0101, 2009 E. First Street, L.A.;
Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; thru Aug. 30.
(323) 263-7684. (Martín Hernández)

RSVP at elverdereservations@gmail.com

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Primera Taza Grand Opening

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Primera Taza Coffee House Grand Opening
Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:30 am.
Join us for coffee, food, music, raffles, and great company. Tickets will also be available for the Candelas Guitar “Ukulele” Raffle; proceeds to benefit local recreation & music programs in Boyle Heights.
Please RSVP at jar@primerataza.com or call (323)780-3923.

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Rafael Cardenas, was born in 1971 in Pihuamo, Jalisco: a small town in the central part of Mexico on the western coast. His parents migrated to the US in 1974. He grew up in, and still lives in, East Los Angeles. His writing and photography comes from his fascination with words and the creative process.

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