Yee-Haw

this looks right up my alley ! Here's what their myspace page had to say about it.......

When: Sundays from 5PM-9PM

Country Sunday BBQs at The Grand Ole Echo.

Alt-country scenester, Kim Grant and Dime Box Pam Moore are working with Echo booking queen, Liz Garo to put together a series of great FREE ALL-AGES shows. The Grand Ole Echo means country (the good kind) every Sunday this summer at the legendary Echo in Echo Park!

Doors open at 5PM and the great music starts at 6PM and ends at 9PM, so you can get back home in time to wash your face and say your prayers.

Relax out back on the Echo patio and enjoy the warm summer weather and eat some delicious BBQ. Come back inside and listen to DJ Cuz'n Roy spinning great old classic country on the record player between acts. DJ Cowboy Nick will be our guest MC on July 9th and July 30th....Nick is the host of "Twang" on KCSN and "Toe Tappin' Music" on KXLU. HE KNOWS COUNTRY! See some of the best country/roots bands in L.A. for free. Dance, drink and meet-up at the friendliest free shows in town.

Don't miss this great series of the best local and not-so-local country acts around!

www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho
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Yeah - Uh Huh

Sun. October 1st, 7:30 p.m.

Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., b/t Argyle & El Centro Aves.

yeahyeahyeahs

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This scared the jesus right outta me

I don't know if it has to do with growing up in the bible belt, but radical christianity scares the bejesus out of me. I am all for religion keeping people straight - but to create an army of little brainwashed children is just wrong.
Make no mistake: extremist evangelical ministries have their sights set on America's youth. As this alternately bizarre, terrifying, and hilarious documentary from directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady outlines in detail, many children in the US are being indoctrinated into a proselytizing, militant perversion of biblical morality that skirts the underlying elements of Christian faith. Jesus Camp follows three particularly extreme cases: Levi, a Ted Haggard in the making; Rachel, a ten-year-old female Ned Flanders; and Tory, a dancer who is bound for biblical burnout. The camera follows each with fascination and horror as they encounter the rigors of Pastor Becky Fischer's madrasah-cum-summer Bible camp.

Look at this kids eyes - I need a stiff drink..........

Jesus Camp the Movie
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Free Shipping on Urban Boots

www.urbanoutfitters.com

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If I had $250.00

I would spend it on this uber-cool laptop bag. I am so into the 70's Steve Nicks/ Little House on the Prarie look right now. These bags are one of a kind - they will make it in the color and pattern of your choice. The padded pocket has a velcro strap to hold in your notebook and another not padded for your cords. Lots of interior space for books, papers, or even clothes if combined as an overnighter. Outside pocket for cell and keys. The small will hold up to a 14” ibook, the large a 17” Power Book. Perfect !

connie sac
$ 250.00


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Blogger Down

So sorry I haven't posted all week. I've been super busy and a little lazy after the Nike run on sunday. Blogger has also been held hostage for the last 3 days not letting me post anything...so I will have a ton of stuff for you today.



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Emily Haines

Emily Haines of metric fame is playing a double show at the Viper Room tomorrow night. Show times are 7:30 and 11:30.

Buy Tickets only $10.00 !
www.myspace.com/emilyhaines
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American Hardcore

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Viridiana

CINEMA’S LEGACY
Dennis Hopper screens Viridiana
at Skirball Cultural Center - LA
Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
U.S.$6.00-U.S.$10.00

The Skirball and the American Film Institute continue a monthly series of conversations with film’s greatest producers, directors, writers, actors, and other motion-picture artists. Acclaimed guests screen work they credit with inspiring their art and discuss the great films and film artists who have influenced their careers.

The star of such cinematic gems as Blue Velvet and Apocalypse Now, Dennis Hopper is perhaps best known for his 1969 directorial debut, Easy Rider. A multitalented artist, he is also a celebrated photographer and painter. Hopper has chosen to screen the Luis Buñuel classic Viridiana, a controversial work about a virtuous young nun and the uncle determined to corrupt her. (1961, 90 min. In Spanish with English subtitles.) A Q&A precedes the screening.

Read the intriguing plot summary here
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Free Screen Saver !

I see this man dancing on Robertson almost every weekend - I was delighted to see that someone has made this pretty corn wallpaper/ screensaver for your computer...Enjoy !





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Pony-Fun

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May I just say ......

I have to say that I was sorely disappointed by the Bansky show downtown this past weekend. After waiting in line for over an hour with hundreds of stupid hipsters in brown Levis stay-pressed pants, we were ushered into a sweltering warehouse that housed crooked pieces of street graffiti and to my dismay a live elephant standing smack in the middle of everything.

As all of you may know - I am SO AGAINST using animals for art or decorations !!!! GRRRRRRR...... I started taking pictures and surveying the area for the animal handler. I saw that the Los Angeles Animal Services Department was already there , and my bristles started to lay down. If Bansky is trying to teach the public to fight consumerism, capitalism and to create more awareness for poverty and hunger - Why does he not care for animal welfare?

I do not support this type of thing - and so now - I do not support Bansky art.
He can kiss my brown stay-pressed arse !

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OMG ! You HAVE to go

Ok, so the Artist that I blogged about a few days ago here - His name is Banksy and he is hosting a super secret warehouse show for 3 days this weekend here in our very own concrete city !!! Ooooh , I am super excited about this one boys and girls. The exact location will not be given out until friday and hopefully the show will last for the full 3 days without being shut down. Get there quick to see some fantastic pieces.


When: Fri.-Sun., noon-8 p.m.

Where: Find exact address on the day of opening at banksy.co.uk.


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Vivienne Westwood the "Godmother of Punk" teamed up with Nine West to create some crazy sexy shoes this fall. They are only available for a limited time, so grab the plastic and shop before they are gone !










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Blow Up

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It's pronounced "DOO-ZEE"

It's a Koo-Zee for your 40 oz. bitch. Gotta look legit when you visit your cousins in Laguna.

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BREAKING: The Story Disneyland Doesn't Want You To Know

Ok, So this art installation guy has been doing all of these great guerilla art pieces all over Los Angeles. They usually get taken down before someone gets a picture - but not this time! Families at Disneyland Anaheim were treated to a life-size Guantanamo bay inmate standing inside the Rocky Mountain Railroad ride this past weekend.

See the full story here......

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You a robot? No Ima robot!

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Lazy Sunday

Ah Sunday....What to do?
Wake your sleepy ass up and head over to Highland Grounds at 742 North Highland Ave. I recommend Phil's Black Bean Burger....Magnificent!

After lunch you might stop by Sweet Charity 3318 Sunset Blvd., 90026 Everything is on sale this weekend because this cute shop is unfortunatley closing. Say "Hi" to the owner when you get there, I hear she's a real sweetheart of a gal.



Next check out FELT CLUB @ The Echo. Pick up a hand-made plushie to keep you company on cold september nights.

Later, Sunday night you can shake what ya momma gave ya at the 2K concert at the Wiltern.

2K SPORTS BOUNCE TOUR - featuring A Tribe Called Quest
Sun, September 10, 2006



A TRIBE CALLED QUEST returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus to headline the second annual 2K SPORTS BOUNCE TOUR. The tour features the NBA2K7 Videogame Lounge and Tournament. Opening special guests will be RHYMEFEST, THE PROCUSSIONS and CONSEQUENCE.

Time: 8:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00pm
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus to headline the second annual 2K SPORTS BOUNCE TOUR. The tour features the NBA2K7 Videogame Lounge and Tournament. Opening special guests will be RHYMEFEST, THE PROCUSSIONS and CONSEQUENCE.

BUY TICKETS NOW AT www.livenation.com

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Saturday nights all right for fighting

Ol' Willie is back in town - He's doin some pickin' and grinnin' at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend.
Performances:

Fri, September 8, 2006 8:30pm
Sat, September 9, 2006 8:30pm
Sun, September 10, 2006 8:30pm

Event Info

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CINESPIA Presents:
THE APARTMENT
Directed By Billy Wilder - Starring Jack Lemmon & Shirley MacLaine
Saturday Sept 9th 2006



Bud Baxter is a struggling clerk in a huge New York insurance company. He's discovered a quick way to climb the corporate ladder - by lending out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. He often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits and one night he's left with a major problem to solve.

Gates at 6:30 pm Film at 8:00 pm NEW TIME!!!
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard at Gower
$10 Donation Tickets available at gate.
DJ Spins before and after the screening
Bring blankets, picnic dinner and drinks – no tall chairs allowed.
If you’re cool, you’ll know not to bring a chair at all ‘cause “CHAIR PEOPLE SUCK” !

Event Info

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Bay Area artist Tiffany Bozic returns to Culver City's BLK/MRKT this Saturday, kicking off the gallery's new season with surreal paintings on panel and a site-specific installation exploring the dark mythologies of the human heart.

Check out her new paintings – the colors are amazing.

BLK/MRKT

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Red House Opening

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Friday 09.15.06: ART CRAWL 9

OFFICIAL KICK OFF PARTY & GROUP EXHIBITION



30+ artists
Live performances by Anavan, Teenage Talking Cars, The New Mother F*ckers and Creekbird

8pm / $5 / 21+
Special all ages family viewing from 6 - 7:45pm.

FMI:
www.myspace.com/hushchampion
www.laluzdejesus.com
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TONIGHT !!!!!! Wednesday

This weekly club - Now every Wednesday at Club Spaceland, will have its opening night TONIGHT with a live performance by The Grates and DJ Sets from Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Har Mar Superstar, Fab Moretti (The Strokes) and resident DJ DeeDeeJay. Look forward to future performances from The Tyde, The Presets, Fields, and The Kooks.

Head over to Club NME's MySpace page for more info.


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09.10.06: FELT CLUB @ The Echo

Felt Club is a monthly mini-craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the SoCal craft scene. 30 crafters per month will show a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewelry, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies and original artwork. The offerings may vary, but what our vendors have in common is quality, originality, and fun.

feltclub.com

Myspace

theecho

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That's just what I need

I am in love with these designs. Designer Kimberly Murray starts each project by first creating retro-inspired digital illustrations of animals, flowers & other characters. When satisfied with the design, she re-creates the illustration in colorful felt and hand appliques each original patch to the pillow or clothing item of choice.



This little whale pillow will be my first purchase. Look online here for other characters.











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