Christmas 2008 Handmade Boutique
Los Angeles, California, USA
December 07, 2008
Description:
Handmade arts ranging from various genres: soap and candles, etc. in enclosed ballroom. twenty six vendors, festive environment.
Location: California State University at Los Angeles, Ballroom One
Directions:
Exit 710 North turn left on Valley Blvd. turn left into Mariondale Avenue right on Paseo Racho Castillo and Left into Parking lot C.
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission & Parking: 50 cents per hour
Website: http://www.2008handmadeboutique.typepad.com
Telephone: 6265353380
Email: c8aandcboutique@aol.com
Festival Navide?o Calle Ocho (Christmas)
Los Angeles, California, USA
December 13 – December 14, 2008
Description:
More than 50,000 Latinos usually attend this free annual Festival in a fraternal environment bringing their children to receive more than 50,000 free toys.
Attendants will enjoy Arts & crafts; Foods & beverages; Commercial products; Carnival rides & games; Live musical groups; services and products provided by Community & Small business; Marketing & Promotions from various corporations.
Thousands of free samples of a variety of food products are also given in this huge event.
Location: Street Fair: 8th St. & Normandie Ave.
Times: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission & Parking: FREE
Website: http://www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com
Telephone: 818 734-2744
Email: njmedina@pacbell.net
Food & Merchandise Consumer Expo Show
Los Angeles, California, USA
December 06 – December 07, 2008
Description:
Food & Merchandise Expo Show for the HISPANIC CONSUMER in the County of Los Angeles. A Trade show moves cases of the warehouse, but a Consumer show moves cases of the store?s shelves. This Food Expo Show is the perfect tool for any Marketing & Promotions of all type of Food or Non-Food products and brands manufactured in U.S.A. or imported from another country right directly to the Hispanic consumer residing in Los Angeles County.
Location: Parking Lot in Downtown: 8th St. & Grand Ave.
Times: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission & Parking: Free entrance. plenty of parking next to the event
Website: http://www.foodexpo-hispanicconsumer.com
Telephone: 818 734-2744
Email: pmedina@pacbell.net
American Music & Heritage Festival
Los Angeles, California, USA
November 08 – November 10, 2008
Description:
Join Us for a Fun Family Friendly Music Festival. Music, Food Arts & Crafts, and More! Portion of Proceeds Benefits Katrina Survivors and other Charities. Come out for the Entertainment and a Great Cause.
Performers:
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Cyril Neville Lionel Davis Sandra Booker Melvin Taylor The Mardi Gras Indians Traditional Jazz & Funeral Band
Location: Los Angeles Forum
Times:
November 10 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
November 11 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
November 12 11:00 AM -8:00 PM
Admission & Parking:
$7 Adults
Children 12 & Under FREE
Website: http://americanmusicheritagefestival.com
Telephone: 213-924-7128
Email: gwendolynzmail@yahoo.com
Brewery Art Walk
Los Angeles, California, USA
October 06 – October 07, 2008
Description:
The Brewery Art Walk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art colony. Each artwalk, over 100 resident artists participate. During this event, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artworks directly from the artists at studio prices.
Location: Brewery
Times: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission & Parking: free
Website: http://breweryartwalk.com
Email: breweryartwalk@yahoo.com
Eagle Rock Music Festival
Los Angeles, California, USA
October 04, 2008
Description:
Join Time Warner, Bank of America, MetromixLA.com and other local businesses, and provide support for Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, the 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that produces the concert with the support of City Councilmember Jose Huizar. The Eagle Rock Music Festival provides a major showcase for emerging talent and is a centerpiece event in the free community arts programming of Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Corporate and private donations underwrite the Center?s innovative and multicultural arts programming in Northeast Los Angeles. The festival atmosphere and range of music programming appeals to families, young adults, seniors, creatives, and others of all walks of life and culture, and provides a major showcase for emerging local talent. In 2007, festival attendance was approximately 20,000 and attendance in 2008 is projected to be more than 25,000+. Groups represented will include urban teens and tweens, males and females ages 18 to 34, and adults 35-54. Send in your pledge of sponsorship to show support for all community arts and this innovative music festival today! Our deadline is August 15, 2008.
Performers: 40 Bands in 11 Venues
Location: On colorado Blvd
Directions: Between Glendale and Pasadena
Times: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission & Parking: Free
Website: http://www.centerartseaglerock.com
Telephone: 323.226-1617
Email: julia@cfaer.org
City of Los Angeles “El Grito”
Los Angeles, California, USA
September 15, 2008
Description:
Celebrated in the magical twilight hours on the South Lawn of Los Angeles’ historic City Hall, “El Grito” is Los Angles’ Official “Mexican Independence Day” public ritual featuring key political figure, performances from top Latin stars and representatives from every major media in the city.
Performers:
Lucero, Ninel Conde, Antonio Aguilar Jr., Pepe Aguilar, Banda El Recodo,
Location: Los Angeles City Hall
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking: free
Website: http://www.allaccess.la
Telephone: 310-914-0015
Email: mitchell@allaccess.la
Festival – Fiestas Patrias California at Placita Olvera
Los Angeles, California, USA
September 13 – September 14, 2008
Description:
The City of Los Angeles will host FIESTAS PATRIAS CALIFORNIA in an exciting festival return to historic Olvera Street Plaza, the ?Official birthplace of Los Angeles.? On Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, all the unforgettable rhythms of Mariachi music will be played on the festival?s main stage in front of thousands.
Location:
Olvera Street Plaza
Directions:
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Park 845 N. Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 For more information: (213) 680-2525 or e-mail: info@olvera-street.com
Times:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking: free/$6
Website: http://www.AllAccess.LA
Telephone: 310 914-0015
Email: mitchell@allaccess.la
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
Los Angeles, California, USA
September 12 – September 19, 2008
Description:
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is a nonprofit organization whose commitments are: To promote awareness and distribution of Latin cinema by bringing our Latin cultures to the public’s awareness through film, the most influential audiovisual medium of our time. To showcase and nurture existing and emerging creative talent while serving as a springboard and catalyst for the promotion of Latin films and filmmakers.
Location: various
Website: http://www.latinofilm.org/
Telephone: 323-469-9066
Email: info@latinofilm.org
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC)
Los Angeles, California, USA
September 06 – September 07, 2008
Description:
Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on September 6 & 7, 2008 at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA. FPAC is Southern California’s largest and longest running Filipino tradition. FPAC is made possible by over 250 participating artists, 400 volunteers and 25,000 attendees over the weekend. Set in the breathtaking seaside park of Point Fermin, FPAC has something for the whole family to enjoy.
There is so much to experience at this year’s FPAC. Please check back often at our website – www.filamarts.org – for any information and additional updates.
Please spread the word, tell your friends! – and we will see you this September 6 & 7 at Point Fermin!
Performers:
Headlining this year’s Festival is Latin Soul Living Legend, Joe Bataan. Described as a romantic street punk, a jailbird with spirit, a champion of the blue-collar underdog – Joe Bataan is a rebel with soul. Known for such hits as “Ordinary Guy (Afrofilipino),” “Gypsy Woman,” and “Mi Nube (My Cloud)” Joe Bataan’s music has a multigenerational and multicultural reach. He returns to FPAC to bless us again with his music and boundless energy.
Also headlining this year is Christine “Happy Slip” Gambito. An internet celebrity, Happy Slip is the #8 most subscribed ever on YouTube and has had over 6 million hits!!! Earlier this year, she was also named an Ambassador by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.
In addition to Joe Bataan and Happy Slip, we are proud to bring back some FPAC favorites, such as Bambu, Anthony Castelo, Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts, Ronalla Club of Los Angeles, Kiwi, the Committee, Sampaguita Dance Ensemble, KULTURA, IMB Academy, the Balut eating contest, Seniors’ Vegetable contest, the youth Ati-Atihan parade, live art and painting at the Pilipino Artist Network Pavilion and much much more.
We are also excited to introduce newcomers to the Festival, such as the Tinikling Dance Battle and Modern Dance Showcase featuring Kaba Modern, as well as a whole variety of amazing performers.
Location: Point Fermin Park – 807 W. Paseo del Mar,
Directions:
807 W. Paseo del Mar
110 Freeway south
Exit Gaffey – turn left, proceed approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Shepard, Shepard becomes W. Paseo del Mar, Point Fermin Park is located at 807 W. Paseo del Mar.
Times:
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
both Saturday and Sunday
Admission & Parking:
$5 Presale
$7 Day of Event
Free parking and shuttle
Website: http://www.filamarts.org
Telephone: (323)913-4663
Email: info@filamarts.org
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