FINALLY! An all-eco-friendly general store! As a person and entrepreneur who tries to commit to 100% organic and sustainable foods, products, and services, I've been to just about every store in the city who offers such things. This is the best all-green store to frequent regularly; many others haven't made the full commitment with their entire line, or they sell gift items that are cute but not very useful. The owner of Green and Greener is truly dedicated to finding the MOST eco-friendly items from the ranks of options, and the store reflects that dedication to quality, useful household items. It's a one-stop shop for almost every basic green need you can have, from the most delightful bubble bath you've EVER used, to energy-saving bulbs in every size, to hard-to-find organic pesticides. The MUST-HAVE is the Green and Greener reuseable bag, which has been my sustainable life saver many a times besides of how tiny it packs up for pre-shopping travel. Neighborhoods: North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village
Green and Greener
4838 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 358-4313
Hours: Tue-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.green-and-greener.com .
All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Patch at the Santa Monica Farmers Market When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Where: Santa Monica Farmers Market 200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Cost: $5.00 Why:Need a pumpkin for Halloween? Why not grab a bunch while you're at it? The state's largest farmers' market opens its "All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Patch" on Wednesday, October 28 from 8am to 1:30pm (or until all the gourds are gone!). Put them in your teeth, balance them on your head and take home all the pumpkins you can carry to the end of the 25 foot long pumpkin patch lane. Meanwhile, there's nothing really scary about this outdoor market's fresh produce, except for how much you might find yourself taking home.
2009 LA Auto Show When: Friday, December 4, 2009 11:00 AM Where: Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 741-1151 Cost: $8.00 - $12.00 What/Why:We love our cars in LA and what better way to celebrate cars than visiting the LA Auto Show?! Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 13, 2009 Weekdays: 11am - 10pm Saturdays: 9am - 10pm Sundays: 9am - 8pm Car concepts and debuts, green vehicles and shopping for great accessories are among the many things to do while at the LA Auto Show.
Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles 5/10K When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 AM Where: Sports Arena & Coliseum Los Angeles Memorial 3939 S Figueroa St Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 748-6131 Cost: $25.00 What time is the race?12:00AM midnight on Friday night before the USC vs. Oregon State Game on Saturday , October 24th. Warm up programming for the race will begin the evening of Friday, October 23rd at 10:30PM. What is the distance of the race?There are two race options, a 5K and a 10K. How many miles is 5K?3.1 miles. How many miles is 10K?6.2 miles. Where will the race take place?The race will start and finish at the LA Coliseum, near the grassy area in front of the Jack and Jill statue. The LA Coliseum address is 3939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037. How do I register and find out more about the race?Click here to find out more. How much does it cost to register for the race?Race registration costs $25. This provides you entry to the race, entry to the Ultimate Nike Tailgate Party prior to the football game, a live concert experience and your race tee shirt. Does this race benefit a charity?Yes. Nike will donate $5 of each race entry to A Better LA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded by Coach Pete Carroll. The organization supports Los Angeles communities in their goal to reduce gang violence, in part through sports programming. Find more info at http://www.abetterla.org.Is the race chip timed?This is a fun run! There will be clocks placed throughout the course and at the finish, but we will not have chip timing for this run. If you run with Nike+, you'll not only get your final race time, but you'll also be able to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race. Nike+ will also allow you to see a detailed graph of your race and all your stats after you're done. What exactly is Nike+?Nike+ is a device that measures your distance, pace, time and calories burned. See or hear your stats in real time with Nike+SportBand or Nike+iPod, then log on to http://nikerunning.com after you're done to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends. Do I have to use Nike+ to participate in the race?No, you are not required to use Nike+. We highly recommend it, however. Not only is Nike+ an inspirational and effective training tool, it will also allow you to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race on 10/24. After you're done, you'll be able to see a detailed graph of your race, and all your stats. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day. Do I need to be a USC student to participate in the race?No, you are not required to be a student of USC to participate in the race, but currently registered USC students will have access to exclusive benefits, including race promotions, training runs, special programming and race-day rewards. How do I train for the big race?Nike will host training runs, starting in September. We also recommend you train with Nike+, which tracks your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during your run. You can log on to http://nikerunning.com to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends. You can customize a training plan, hear from real coaches, and more. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day. Check back at http://nikerunning.com for details and a full schedule. How do I find out more about the Los Angeles Nike+ Human Race?Check out the Nike Hub at 728 W. 28th St., on the University of Southern California Greek Row (on W. 28th St. between Hoover and Figueroa). If you have any other questions, you can email the USC Nike lead ambassador at [email protected].
Los Angeles International Tamale Festival When: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cost: Free What/Why:Arranged to coincide with the famous Dia de los Muertos, the Los Angeles International Tamale Festival brings a touch of spice to MacArthur Park each autumn. Highlights include tamale cooking and eating contests. Each year over 50,000 people turn out to take part in tamale cooking and eating contests, watch the tamale demonstrations and even take part in an altar-making competition. The Los Angeles International Tamale Festival has become a focal point for the city's Mexican community and is fun for everyone.
4th Annual Pasadena ARTWalk
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Pasadena Playhouse District 46 N. El Molino Ave.,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Cost: Free Between Colorado Blvd. and Green St. Art lovers and visitors are invited to enjoy a celebration of art and culture in Pasadena's largest urban art festival WHO: The 4th annual Pasadena ARTWalk taking place on Saturday, October 10 from 11 am to 5 pm at 46 N. El Molino, Pasadena, will feature an art show and sale, a gallery walk, performances from jazz, trip-hop, and world music groups, interactive children's activities, free museum admission and more. The event is free and all-ages. The Pasadena ARTWalk is a juried fine art festival that offers attendees the opportunity to view one-of-a-kind art pieces and meet some of their favorite artists. This year more than 35 participating artists will showcase their work at the Pasadena ARTWalk. From painting to photography, woodworking and new media, the event will have something for all art lovers to enjoy.
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium takes place at the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at the Pasadena Center. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. The Third Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: Choclatique, Happy Chocolates, Rushburn Toffee Co., The Tea Room chocolate, Quady Winery, Chocolatl, Jade Chocolates, San Francisco Toffee Company, CJ's Bitz and CJ's Stix, Marti Chocolatt, Alter Eco Fair Trade Chocolate, Artisan Cocoa / Amella Caramels, AF-squared Chocolatiers, Brown Sugar Pastries, Clarine's Florentines, Helen Grace Chocolates, Mignon Chocolate, TCHO, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Landrin, Sterling Confections, Chocoveda, Republica Del Cacao, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Valerie Confections, Plush Puff Gourmet Marshmallows, The Chocolate Traveler, Ococoa chocolates, Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television, TasteTV, Yelp, California School of Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu Programs, and many more. All this in over twice the delicious tasting space as 2008 Salon highlights features over 30 chocolatiers and confectioners, with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & wine tastings, demos, etc.). New this year: The Chocolate Chef Competition, pitting the design skills of pastry chefs against the demands of high fashion Check them out on-line at www.lachocolate.com
A Taste of Encino
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Ventura Boulevard Between Balboa Blvd. And Amestoy
Van Nuys, CA 91316
FREE ADMISSION On Ventura Boulevard between Balboa and Amestoy Food & Beverages, Health & Wellness Pavilion, Arts & Crafts Fair, Business Expo, Disaster Preparedness Exhibit & Expo, Children's activities including Moon Bounce and Rock Climbing Wall, Continuous entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, Beer & Wine Pavilion Three Stages of Entertainment, Folk Music, Dance & Storytelling Presented by KSA Management and the Encino Chamber of Commerce COME OUT FOR THE FUN!Highlights: Restaurants: Variety of ethnic and American food Entertainment:by California Traditional Music Society - four stages Children's area:Rock climbing wall, Balloon slide, balloon bounce, etc Arts & Crafts:Area artisan show their hand crafted art Wellness Fair:Local hospital and area health practitioners give advice Business & Home Expo:Everything for home and family living Beer & Wine Garden:Wineries, breweries and distilleries show their best Hot Dog Eating Contest:The West Coast (or at least central Valley) championship!
Upcoming Date/Time(s): • October 9, 2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM • October 10, 2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM • October 11, 2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM Location: Descanso Gardens Address: 1418 Descanso Drive , La Canada , 91011 Phone: (818) 949-4200 Admission: With Gardens admission Kid Friendly: Kids fun zone for imaginative play and crafts Website: www.descansogardens.orgDescription: Eye-popping horticultural delights are in store for gardeners at the Gardens’ first annual Horticultural Fair and Fall Plant Sale, sponsored by Monrovia Growers. Descanso’s Main Lawn will be transformed into a gardener’s heaven, filled with healthy plants, must-have garden accessories, farmer’s market goodies, knowledgeable salespeople and fantastically good prices. Saturday free workshops, Sunday bluegrass music, Kids Fun Zone all three
Date: October 24, 2009 Time: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2 pm & 8 pm only Location: Alex Theatre
Address: 216 N. Brand Blvd , Glendale , 91203 Phone: (818) 754-8250
Admission: General Admission tickets are $13.50 / $9.50 seniors (65+) and students (full time with ID) and $8 Alex Film Society members. You can join (with cash or check please) at the box office and save! Food Services: many great restaurants adjacent to theater on Brand Blvd. Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access, Hearing Devices Available, adjacent seating to wheel chair accessible seats for family members Website: www.alexfilmsociety.org/scheduleDescription: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2 pm & 8 pm only. Join World renowned Psychic-Medium Michael J. Kouri and find out! The Haunting (1963 M-G-M) Robert Wise adapted Shirley Jackson’s novel The Haunting of Hill House into one of filmdom’s most memorable horror films. A paranormal investigator (Richard Johnson) decides to investigate a 90-year old haunted house aided by two women with recent psychic experiences (Julie Harris and Claire Bloom) and the owner’s skeptical nephew (Russ Tamblyn). A true ghost story of the first degree, THE HAUNTING is perfect spook fare to put you in the Halloween spirit. Presented In 35mm black and white and CinemaScope. Join World renowned Psychic-Medium & Parapsychological Investigator Michael J. Kouri who will appear live on stage! You’ve seen him on National and International TV or heard him on Radio, now come and meet World Renowned Psychic-Medium & Parapsychological Investigator: MICHAEL J. KOURI Live and In Person as he Investigates the Historic Alex Theatre for it’s Legendary Ghosts. Perhaps he’ll have a message for you from someone on the other side... or Perhaps you’ll be dazzled by the ghosts who may materialize before your very eyes... Runs 2 1/2 hours.
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