A proposed restaurant for the western end of the Eagle Rock Ridge could look something like this.

It may be a big surprise that a big hilltop restaurant is planned for the ridge above Eagle Rock.

A proposed restaurant for the western end of the Eagle Rock Ridge could look something like this.
(This latest information is forwarded from The Eagle Rock Association)
We have learned that despite the objections of the community, the developer of the land above the 134 Freeway has submitted to the City his request for a plan amendment and zone change to allow him to develop the land as commercial use and zoning for a restaurant, and that the City is in the process of reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) to determine the level of environmental documentation that such a project will need under the California.
The ridge is the one located in Eagle Rock between Harvey Drive and North Figueroa Street, north of the 134 Freeway that divides Glendale from Eagle Rock. Along the top of that ridge is a fire road where hikers who brave the poison oak and steep grades can see Santa Monica Bay on a clear day. The 134 Freeway runs along the base of that ridge. At present, the ridge is largely undeveloped, with only one single family dwelling, visible from the Eagle Rock side of the ridge.
Most people think that this ridge above the 134 Freeway is in public ownership, because it is not developed. But a few of us learned to our surprise that the ridge line is actually in private ownership when the owner of approximately 25 acres presented a development proposal to The Eagle Rock Association's Preservation, Planning and Development Committee.
At the request of Councilmember Huizar, the owner of property along the 134 freeway contacted the Association's Preservation, Planning and Development Committee Chair Frank Parrello last winter and requested time on the Committee's Agenda to present his proposed development.
The owner and his architect came to the meeting and presented the proposed project. It is an approximately 25,000 square foot restaurant and banquet center, to be located on one side of the site and an approximately 12,000 square foot theater for live performances and community theater groups, along with a community meeting room and gallery hall for use by local artists and groups on the other side of the site.
The site itself is proposed to be located to the north of the northbound transition ramp from the westbound 134 Freeway to the northbound 2 Freeway, on the Eagle Rock side of the ridge. The restaurant / banquet hall would operate 7 days a week with proposed hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
The site is currently zoned A1-1LX and is designated as Open Space by the Northeast Community Plan. In order to construct the project the owner would first have to apply for and receive an amendment to the Northeast Plan, along with a Zone Change to allow Commercial Zoning and Development on the site. It is likely that an Environmental Impact Report will also be required before any action can be taken on the project, and since a bar serving a full line of alcohol is also proposed, a Conditional Use Permit to serve alcoholic beverages, along with a State of California liquor license, will be required.
Since there is no direct access to the Site from the City of Los Angeles, the owner proposes to take access to the property from Mt. Carmel Drive, to the north of the terminus of Harvey Drive and east of the 2 Freeway, through the City of Glendale. The owner indicated that all city services to the site would be provided by the City of Glendale. Providing access to the proposed restaurant and banquet site will also open up access to all of the other privately owned parcels along Eagle Rock Ridge, above the 134 Freeway and will create a precedent for further development of those properties. Since the property is currently designated as open space and is in the Agricultural Zone, no such precedent should be allowed.
After considering the implications of the project the Eagle Rock Association again met with the developer's representatives last fall and expressed it's strong opposition to the proposed development and belief that the property should retain its current plan designation of Open Space and current Zone of A1-1LX. Therefore, we were surprised to learn that the developer has told City staff that he has community support for the project.
The development of this large tract of hillside open space would eliminate beautiful open space, which once gone, is lost forever. Deer, coyote, bob cats, hawks, owls, mountain lions hikers and bicyclists think the area should be preserved for humans and wild things to enjoy.
The Association strongly supports the retention the Eagle Rock Ridge as public open space. Preliminary meetings have been held to explore ways to preserve this irreplaceable open space. Support is needed from the entire community and you are urge you to contact the Council Office and ask them to make clear that they should not support any request for a change of zoning designation or plan amendment for this property.
The Eagle Rock Association believes that it needs to be made clear that such a commercial development on property that is planned and zoned for open space is unacceptable. The Association urges that resources be allocated to preserve the Eagle Rock Ridge for future hikers and cyclists. Contact Councilmember Jose Huizar and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and let them know that Eagle Rock Ridge should be protected from any future encroachment by developers.

Pastor McSorely Stonewalls Parents

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Parents at St. Bernard School protest Pastor McSorely’s stand that he won’t be accountable to anyone.

by Tom Topping

Parents at St. Bernard School in Glassell Park staged a protest on Tuesday March 3, after Pastor Gerald McSorley fired Principal Laurin Boadt, then refused to attend a meeting called by parents and canceled their use of the parish hall for the evening.
About 200 showed up to protest what they thought was unfair treatment by Pastor McSorely.
Protesters say that what was unfair is that they listened to him when he called a meeting, so it is only fair that he listen to them. Instead, he refused to attend and canceled their use of the hall.
The tension has been brewing since the Pastor called an emergency meeting a month ago. He told them he was trying to quell any rumors that the school was in any financial trouble, and that everything was fine. He said they should just keep paying their tuition and keep doing fundraisers. However, like anyone who would be suspicious hearing a politician say, "I am not a crook," parents became suspicious at the Pastor's unsolicited claims that the school was not in any financial trouble and was in no danger of closing.
When well liked principal Laurin Boadt was let go, parent's fears gained momentum. Why was she fired? What was going on? Was the school being closed? Was the school struggling financially? What was being done with the funds that Parent's and students had raised?
Now, with the Pastor's refusal to meet with them and answer to them, they are convinced something is very wrong and that he is covering it up. (Glassell-gate?)
Frustration was apparent in the voice of parent Marilyn Falcon, "And now, 28 days later, he lets go the principal- lets go staff members- he doesn't answer to anyone- every time we fund raise and give him money- he is accountable to no one. And now he's saying I think I need to close the school."
She went on to say, "I think it's wrong that there's one man in charge of all of this who can wake up one morning with a wild hair up his ass and say, 'Today the school has closed.'"
Lydia Cortes said, "At the beginning of the year he normally shows us the financial report, and this year he hasn't shown us."
Although media reports of late have described the Catholic church in California being diminished financially from paying huge settlements to alleged victims of abuse, parents at St. Bernard's say school enrollment is near capacity, and regular fund raising efforts have remained steady.
For now, the parents will not accept being ignored and are planning to stage their next demonstration on Sunday during services to get the parishioners involved. Calls to Pastor McSorely asking for interview were not returned by press time.
The Pastor and his administration are hereby and herein notified that they are welcome to respond to the claims and concerns of these parents in next month's issue, the only condition being that they are limited to the same amount of space used for this article, about 450 words.
 

We were promised colorful characters for the Mayoral debates last month. Here, shown in black and white is Walter Moore, who finished a strong second to Villaraigosa, and Zuma Dogg, who surprised everyone by getting 7,687 votes, enough for fourth place. (Zuma was surprised he didn’t get more; most were surprised he got so many)

Johnny Newton Stewart
1958-2009

Johnny passed away February 23, 2009 in Roseburg, Oregon. He was born in Wichita Kansas April 4, 1958. He was raised in Los Angeles, graduated from Eagle Rock High in 1977 and from Glendale Community College in 1979.
Johnny worked at Colonial Honda in Glendale, California as an auto mechanic. He loved cars and was an avid race car fan. He is survived by his wife Susan and his parents James and Louise Stewart from Los Angeles, his children, Charles in the United States Air Force, Olivia & son-in-law Michael from Oakland Oregon; his 91 year grandmother Abbie Schorstein in Mississippi; his brothers Junior and his family from Rowlett Texas; Roy Dean from Lubbock Texas; William Joseph (Joey) and his family from Los Angeles; his sister Connie Elaine and her family from Horn Lake, Mississippi.
A viewing was held at Mountain View Memorial Chapel in Myrtle Creek, Oregon on February 27, 2009 with a reception that followed at Tri-City church of Christ in Myrtle Creek.
John died from a bleeding ulcer.
(editor's note: John Stewart was in the group of guys I hung out with during my youth. From about 1977 through the 1980's we would meet at Jim's Burgers on Colorado Blvd. most nights, smoke cigarettes, drink sodas and talk about racy cars and racy girls. John was the type of person who was always glad to see you and whom everyone was glad to see. He was always laughing, quick with a joke and fun to be around. We nicknamed him "low gear and high beams," because whenever he showed up to Jim's in his 1964 Ford Galaxy, his engine was revving in low gear and his high beams were shining bright. He was a bright spot in all of our lives. Farewell, my friend.)

Yolanda Irene Arreola 1953 - 2009

Yolanda was born in Los Angeles. the oldest child born to Guadalupe Monje and Helen Valenzuela. Growing up she loved and cared for her baby siblings and cousins. At the age of 16, she had her first child Tina. Ten months later, her son, Jesse, was born. She put herself through cosmetology college which began a more than 30 year career in the business of making others look beautiful. She continued to strive for improving her life by completing her AA degree and teaching cosmetology at local colleges.
She was a well known and influential member of the Highland Park business community, and attended community functions often. To the members of the Highland Park civic community, she was "one of the girls" from Marcello's beauty shop.
She was best known for her smile and fiery red hair. To her friends she was known as "Superwoman." She loved spending time with her sister, daughter, son, grandchildren, great granddaughter - her "Chiquilina," family and friends. Yolanda lived life her way, free and to the fullest, and she will be missed

Hermon Car Wall Gains Historic-Cultural Status

The Los Angeles City Council added the Hermon Car Wall and Griffith Park to its list of Historic-Cultural monuments. The Hermon Car Wall was erected in the 1930s or 1940s and consists of pieces of old cars, local bricks and non-indigenous stones. The Wall is believed to be only the second folk-art structure, after the Watts Tower, to be designated a historic-cultural monument. Council District 14 is seeking funding to restore the wall, which is a one-of-a kind work. Griffith Park is of course the largest urban park in America at over 4,000 acres and a resource enjoyed by all Angelenos. The historic Observatory, merry-go-round and grounds will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
 

I LOVE SKATEBOARDING CONTEST

by Phillip Gonzalez

On a sunny Valentine Day, skaters from all over the Los Angeles area gathered at Garvanza Skate Park to romance their true love, Skateboarding. The contest was the brain child of Ray Yzguerra and Ira Ingram from Street Pirate Films with partnership from the City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks. The park was filled with love, family and friends and a good vibe persisted throughout the competition.
I love skateboarding attracted 40 of the top area skateboarders in a contest where love was the theme of the day. "It's a real cool thing to see over 200 adults and teens come together to celebrate skateboarding." Sotero Delgado (Skater). "Everywhere I looked there were smiles, it was just a good positive time for everyone and skateboarding." Squid (Participant)
The contest consisted of three rounds, each skater had a minute to skate the course. After the first round the large talented field was cut down to 20 skaters. In round two all 20 skaters had one run to impress the judges with their skills. The competition was tough as some sick runs were put down by the participants. Highlights of round 2 were kickflip backside lipslide by Jon Rojas, heel flip indie grab off the quarterpipe by Vincent. Some of the skaters in the top twenty were, Ray Maldanado, Hector Maja, Alex Valdez, Token and Dick Igllo. At the end of round two the judges had a tough job in cutting the field to the top 10. In the the final round, the top 10 skaters had two runs to grab the attention of the audience and the judges.
The finals was filled with high flying technical action. Some memorable tricks were Stormin Norman nollie noseslides to switch tailslides on the handrail. Kyle half cab heel flip off the six stair. Gabe Martinez backside 5-0 to tailslide fakie and Tony Karr with his surprising nollie kickflip cabellerio on the hip and many other tricky maneuvers. In the end Kyle Adams was third place, and in a close second was Norman Woods. In First place was Tony Karr with 156 total points. The top three skaters all walked away with enough skate gear to last them a month or till the next contest.
Another highlight of the day was the funniest trick contest over the hump bump in the skate park. Some highlights were Vincent with his massive air walk, Alex with his roll up to sock slide down the bump back onto his board. Needless to say the winner was Alex Lelogvan.
The contest ended at dusk but the fun was not over. At night the trailer of the Street Pirate Films movie "I love Skateboarding" was premiered. From all the cheers and applause it looks like "I love Skateboarding the movie " is going to be as big of a hit as the contest was! Then to conclude the day we gave out a bunch of stickers and product to the crowd for spending Valentines Day with us.
Special thanks goes out to Corey from Active Rideshop for his announcing and trick calling during the event. Also a big thank you to our sponsors who made the event even better with all the gear they donated, Active Rideshop, In4mation clothing and Element skateboards. We appreciate their help and support of skateboarding in our community. Garvanza Skateboard Park, 6240 E. Meridian, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

Curves Member
Turns 102

When Paula Salguero walked into the Curves gym for women on Figueroa at the age of 98, she had never done any type of formal exercise. Now, four years later, it seems she hasn't aged a bit!
Her doctor always gives her a clean bill of health; she still wears no glasses; her hearing is perfect; and her mild case of arthritis doesn't bother her so much. And her outlook is always sunny.
People always ask what her secret is to a long life. Sometimes she'll say it is because she loved to dance when she was younger. But most times she'll smile with a sparkle in her eye, shrug her shoulders and then let out a little laugh.
All the Curves on Figueroa members love to see her workout, and especially love to celebrate each birthday with her. This year, the party was a luncheon at El Arco Iris restaurant on York Blvd.

Finding Ways to Decrease our Dependence on Foreign Oil

by Christopher Nyerges

[Nyerges is a manager of the Highland Park Farmers Market on Tuesdays, the author of "How To Survive Anywhere," and editor of Wilderness Way magazine. For more information, write to him at Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 90041, or on-line at www.ChristopherNyerges.com]
Everyone in Eagle Rock is glad that the gas prices have dropped significantly from a few months ago. But one positive effect of those high prices was that more of us were looking for other means of transportation besides the gas-guzzling SUV.
I started to re-discover walking, and realized that not only did it not take all that long to walk from place to place, but I also rediscovered the neighborhood. I began to see things that I never noticed before when I whizzed by in an automobile. And I began to meet people who lived right in my neighborhood yet I never saw before. Also, I felt so much better by the exercise of walking.
Then there are bicycles, and we've profiled a few bicyclists in past issues of Boulevard Sentinel who use their bicycle as their primary source of transportation – such as Richard Redman who teaches at Franklin High School -- proving that it is possible to use the bicycle as a mode of daily travel.
ELECTRIC BIKES AND SMALL GAS SCOOTERS - Also, electric bikes and small motor scooters should be considered.
The electric scooter is for those trips that are too far for walking, or when you just don't think your body can handle the bicycle. The viability of the electric scooter has been highly underestimated. Think about it! You can plug your bike into the socket – and that power could be from your solar electric array – and you travel around using no fuel whatsoever.
I must admit that I thought these were more of a novelty, until I met several people use them frequently, and speak highly of the experience. They are not for long trips, but for trips around town, to the post office, to the store. The biggest challenge, I think, is merging with regular traffic and making certain you stay safe. They are easier and cheaper than a motorcycle to ride, and parking is always simple to the extreme.
Dolores Nyerges drove an electric E-Go bike (manufactured by the Kin Sui Cheng Industrial Company), which she used for shopping in Eagle Rock. If she used it a lot, she would plug it in each night, for it could go about 40 to 50 miles per charge. The electric scooter does not require a license. "I really like riding it," stated Dolores when I asked her about it. "I'm a little worried about traffic, so I stay on the side streets, except Figueroa, which I can't avoid."
Dolores also drove a Vino gas-powered motor bike, which is manufactured by Yamaha and gets about 150 to 160 miles a gallon, according to Dolores' estimate. She needed to get a license for this motor bike, and said she feels a bit safer on the Vino than on the smaller electric E-Go bike.
She was often seen coming and going to the Eagle Rock Trader Joe's either on her Vino or her E-Go.
Dolores set a good example for others who are still glued to their cars. She rode her E-Go or her Vino regularly to the store, until her recent death at age 62, proving that such alternate vehicles are not just for teenagers.
Jay Watkins of Pasadena also discovered the viability of small gas-powered bikes some years ago, and he'd acquired 5 of them at last count. He invited me to lunch one day, and when I arrived he informed me that we'd be motor-biking there. I initially balked at this, but when I finally did it, it was a pleasant, relatively-safe, experience, using just a fraction of foreign oil to get us to that restaurant than the automobile would have required.
More on alternate transportation ideas later.

OPEN AUDITIONS for a feature movie
NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!

We are seeking real people who can use their life experiences to learn to act. If you have acting experience please bring headshot & resume. These are PAID positions. Shooting scheduled at the end of 2009
STORY
Wanting to get away from the pressures of her neighborhood, Evelyn, 18, steals a dirt bike from the community youth center she works at to meet her boyfriend, Manny, 18, the day he is released from prison. She hopes to convince him to leave his gang life in Los Angeles behind and move away with her to Texas for work. They spend the next several days traveling open landscapes outside of Los Angeles together. They must negotiate their love, embrace the people they have become over time and contemplate what their futures hold.
JOIN US
We want to meet young Latino Men and Women, who can relate to the experiences of Evelyn and Manny and share experiences of their own. If you are between the ages of 17-24 and have always wondered what it would be like to act in a film, please join us for a 15-minute audition at one of the locations below! Please prepare to share one or two important experiences in your life in front of a small video camera.
CHOOSE ONE DATE / First Come First Serve
Saturday, March 7, 2009 – Highland Park Lutheran Church
Arrive between 12pm – 4pm / 6310 Aldama St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Parking off of Fayette Street Lot
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church
Arrive between 12pm - 4pm / 4848 Eagle Rock Blvd. LA, CA 90041
Saturday, March 21, 2009 – St. Bernarnd Church
Arrive between 12:30 pm – 4pm / 2500 West Avenue 33, LA, CA 90065
If you would like to be involved in the project you are welcome to join us! Please email communityfilmproject@gmail.com or call Kelly at (310) 775-0152 with questions or for more information.

Robbery on Hill Drive

A local woman and her friend were walking her dog eastbound on Hill Drive between Dahlia and Loleta in Eagle Rock on Saturday evening, February 28.
They were casually approached by a young man who stopped and got out of his shiny, dark red, late model American car. After asking them what time it was, he pointed a semi-automatic weapon at them and asked for their purses. They did not have purses, so he ordered them to remove their jewelry, watches and other personal belongings. One woman surrendered the silver necklace she was wearing (with the Virgin Mary on it), informing him that it belonged to her grandmother, at which point he said, "I'm sorry about that."
The other woman gave him her $12 pair of earrings. He did not verify that they were not wearing additional jewelry. He then said, "Thank you ladies. You have a nice evening," and returned to his vehicle.
The young man was described as Latino, between 17 and 23, about 5' 7", 140 pounds. He had a slight frame, a buzz hair cut, approximately one inch long. His hair was very dark brown, almost black and he had brown eyes. His face was slender, almost oval; he had high cheek bones and perhaps a few acne scars. He was medium to fair-skinned and had a mustache and goatee. His facial hair was very fine, not bristly, that of a young man. He spoke English well, with a slight street drawl, almost sing-song. The women suspected that he might have been under the influence of drugs, his demeanor was that of someone on opiates.
The gun was a small, silver and black semiautomatic hand gun, and he held it close to his body.
The victims were left wondering if the young man and his accomplice were bold, experienced criminals or complete idiots. On one hand, they committed a robbery at 6:30 on a Saturday when there were plenty of people out walking, approached two women with a medium sized dog, carried a semiautomatic weapon, and maintained their cool to not upset the dog. On the other hand, they selected two women who, while out walking their dog, were unlikely to be carrying cash. The victims were selected without first determining if they had their purses.
If you have information about this crime for the police, contact Eagle Rock Senior Lead Officer Craig Orange at 213 493 0759, or call 877-ASK-LAPD and remember to attend the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Watch block captain's meeting, at 6:00 p.m., the third Thursday of each month, Eagle Rock City Hall.

Night Out with Steven E.

by Steve Estrada

(Music editor's note: It's been a very interesting period starting off on the last end of January till the end of February. Started at Colombo 's and then on to Mr.T's for a great night. If you have an upcoming event in Northeast L.A. please send an e-mail to Steve Estrada at entertainment@boulevardsentinel.com)
At Mr.T's
Now for the diamond in the rough. Man o' man you just never know. Diversity is the theme of the night here at Mr.T's.
I've been fortunate to witness Brian Walsh in the last thirty one days. I saw three young college age guys unfolding a concert vibraphone (Drew Jorgensen), an eight piece drum kit (Matt Mayhall) and a bass clarinet (Brian Walsh) really, and asked myself, where is this thing going? Well boys and girls it took off.
From the beginning you could tell they all are classically trained, but it ended there. You close your eyes and you hear Bobbie Hutchinson, Milt Jackson, Anthony Braxton and Bernie Moephin. True avant-garde esoteric jazz, much in the same vain of the first Weather Report album. They do give you a show and it's not just kick' back and groove.
For their encore that night they performed a tune that starts with a tandem vibraphone piece which expands into the full trio. The duo did an hour set of improvisational work that was focused mainly for the true jazz gourmet. I think it was an ode to Rashaan Roland Kirk.
On Thursday this trio consisted of a stand-up bass instead of the vibraphone. From the beginning they established their avant-grade style much like Yusef Lateef and Harold Land. The interaction between trombone, trumpet and bass clarinet were crisp when they switched to a quartet. Each version is never boring and if I'm not mistaken all the works are original.
Their music is available on CD and on myspace but wait for the new CD. The tunes you hear on myspace are much improved live and more of the live performance will be on the CD for they will be hitting the studio in March. I can't wait for this one to come out. www.myspace.com/walshsettrio.
Opening the evening was a new version of the minimalist conductor Paul Bailey's Ensemble, the Brenner/Bailey's Digital Circus. Always exploring different avenues of displaying his musical delivery he presents us with duo instead of his regular nine to twelve piece group.
Along with guitarist John Brenner Bailey shows up on three synthesizers. This went all over the place. Through out the set I heard Brian Eno with Robert Fripp, a touch of Emereson, Lake & Palmer and Jean Michell Jarre. He utilized an interesting hand device that sounded like a bad electric razor gone awry while debuting three new pieces.
"Chacon" that sounded very familiar to early Kraftwerk, easily accessible with various moments' of syncopation. "Postwhatever" is very much early Vangelis and Andy Summers and "Prasin'" which was well received by the crowd, dare I say it, Tears for Fears ala Weather Report along with some old favorites. Minor Satan and Summerland from his second CD "Summerland". There were great exchanges between the two offering a giggle here and there. Contact: bpbailey@gmail.com
Finishing the evening is a newly formed big band named Watt's Ensemble. A group of male and female musicians, a multi-cultural seventeen piece band that really makes you want to dance. Real stylish in their delivery, strong horn section with some vocals but mainly a very accessible sound. Kind of a Lalo Schiffren touch. We'll hear more about them later, I'm sure.
At Colombo 's
Rocio Soleil (pronounced
solay) is a breath of fresh sultry fragrance that sends you to that area between the sand and the sea and the rain forest. She presents a variety of styles from near and way down south.
Some traditional Mexican, Brazilian and Argentine boleros that is clear and crisp. For those of you that remember the Sergio Mendez's groups through the ages, she has that vocal sound of Lani Hall down to a tee. She has great mic-technique and easy on the eyes.
Along with her guitarist Waldo Valenzuela, from Chile, by the way, this guy brings it with riveting command of traditional and contemporary deliveries that compliment each other. They share the spotlight. It was like watching symbiosis in action. Each knew when to highlight and retreat and return to form. A real nice show that will return on May 21st. I suggest you make on effort. Contact: myspace.com/rociosoleil.
The next evening I literally bump into the Fuzzy Logic Boptet. I had no idea who they were but they grabbed my ear in a hurry. This is a mature group of musicians that really know how to "get down." They play a great array of jazz signature tunes (where do I begin) with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddy Hubbard, Wes Montgomery, Wayne Shorter, you get the idea, and a few originals of their own.
Visually, the first one that gets you is female sax player Robin Rader. With her unique hair design and command on flute and sax she displays her talent easily. They all do. Along with Polly Klemmer (yea, their related) on piano/synth, Craig Aschoff (drums) and leader Jim Wright (war guitar), a sort of touch-style guitar much like a Chapman Stick, they inter-mingle their originals with the familiar and sound so nice. They do a great version of Wes's Road Song that is killer. Actually there wasn't a lull in the entire set. Each tune got better and better. Their latest CD is called "Playing Favorites". The CD really highlights all there strengths as musicians. A great night for all. Contact:Myspace.com/warrguitarist.

Madam X

Fine Worldly Goods at Future Studio Gallery

Start or expand your art collection, at prices starting at one dollar!
When times are tough, we need art more than ever to lift our spirits. And if our spirits can be lifted for cheap--so much the better!
Renowned (and rarely shown) Madam X elevates the spirit of consumerism with PRICELESS VALUES & out-of-this-world SAVINGS on "Fine Worldly Goods" of all kinds. Madam X's wonderful little books, magazines, and newspapers (Madam X's GaZeT) bring you the timeless stories of our era. Love, beauty, truth, and oneness are among the rare essences highlighted in Madam X's publications. Simple and easy to read, they are fully illustrated, handmade, and FUN!! FINE WORLDLY GOODS at super-affordable prices--NOW ONLY!! Other magical ephemera (such as buttons and flags) will also be available. Original paintings, video, and other works of art will also be shown. Artist's Opening Saturday, March 14 2009, 7 to 10 pm
About Madam X:
In the year 0000, Madam X journeyed into the Eternal Sphere, exploring, observing, and absorbing the Eternal Culture. She returned to the dimensions of Time in the year 1980, thus proving the unity of all opposites, and the spherosity of All Time. She is the founder of the Human Being Society, whose message is "live the oneness."
About Future Studio Gallery:
A participating gallery in Northeast Los Angeles's Second Saturday Gallery Night, the gallery shows a variety of art, much of it from Northeast LA-based artists. The gallery is also home to the roadside attraction (aka the Statue of Liberty of LA)--Chicken Boy.
But wait, there's more . . .
March 14 is also PI DAY, a celebration of the mathematical constant pi. In honor of this, we will be serving pie (while supplies last!). Future Studio Gallery, 5558 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90042.
 

"World's End"

Celebrating Two Decades of the Neruda–O'Daly Ranchito with poet translator William O'Daly and Friends
Saturday, March 7, 2009 starting at 8:00 pm
Los Angeles poets will read from Neruda, in Spanish and English, as prelude to a talk and reading that Mr. O'Daly will deliver, primarily from his two newest Neruda books, World's End and The Hands of Day.
Matilda read by Fernando Castro
If You Forget me read by Corrie Greathouse
If You Forget me read in Spanish by Rafael F J Alvarado
I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You read by Theresa Antonia
Cat's Dream (Sueño de Gato) read in Spanish by Abel Salas
I Can Write the Saddest Lines read by Doug Knott
Ode to Air read by Don Newton
Canto XII: Arise to Birth with me, my Brother read by Peggy Dobreer
Canto XII: Arise to Birth with me, my Brother in Spanish Mariano Zaro
Ode to Socks read by Amaranth Borsuk
Ode To Socks read in Spanish by Gabriela Jauregui
Ode to the Yellow Bird read by Kim Calder
To the Foot from it's Child read by Miguel Sanchez
Walking Around read by Jenny Factor
Sonnet XIV read by Russell Salamon
Ode to Book read by Lois P Jones
Ars Poetica read by Holly Prado
Avenue 50 Studio, Inc.
a 501(c)(3) non-profit art gallery
131 North Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042
For more information: 323-258-1435
http://www.avenue50studio.com

High Strangeness at E.R. Center for Arts

The term "high strangeness" originates from the world of UFOlogy. The term describes phenomena that has been widely reported and even documented, yet can never seem to be proved scientifically as existing. The show collects a group of artists who are influenced by this body of alternative knowledge. The exhibition reflects an interest in the numinous, the luminous, the uncanny and the unexplained. The artists address these issues indirectly, as a sort of matrix from which the inspiration springs. The work is in a variety of mediums, to signal that the ideas behind the art is a unifying. The exhibition space is being transformed into a series of experiential zones, with work in a variety of mediums playing off of each other.
Participating Artists are: Laurel Beckman, Heather Carson, Dorit Cypis, Dana Duff, Paul Evans, Juan Gomez, Norma Jones, Donald Krieger, Carl Smith, Erica Steiner, Jeffrey Vallance, and World Imitation Productions.
The Opening Reception is at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, on Saturday March 14, 2009 from 7pm-10pm. The show will run through April 28, 2009.
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock is housed in a historical 1914 Carnegie Library. It is a space that is both socially significant and satisfies both communi
ty and cultural needs of our diverse neighborhood. Donald Krieger's curatorial intent is to organize a group of artists who's primary objective is to link the ephemeral world of the paranormal with the highly agnostic world of contemporary art.
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock is a nonprofit 501(c)3 arts programming organization.
The mission of the Center is to provide innovative and multicultural arts programming to the communities of North East Los Angeles.
Gallery Hours are Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 11am-2pm, closed Sun and Holidays. Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041, 323.226.1617, www.centerartseaglerock.org

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