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Stephen Hawking to discuss black holes at Caltech in Pasadena – free admission!

Published on April 7, 2008 in Astronomy, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Free, impress her, impress him, Information few people know about, innovative, Los Angeles, Must see, not to be missed, once in a lifetime event, pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, sgv, Southern California, Space, Stars, Stuff Chicanos Like and the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?. 0 Comments

Image of black hole from the NASA website

This is your chance to be in the same room with one of the greatest minds on the planet.

Professor Stephen Hawking will be discussing using a black hole as a door to a different universe on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Beckman Auditorium at the California Institute of Technology. Caltech is located at 332 South Michigan Avenue in Pasadena.

This event is free. No reservations are required. We would recommend getting there EARLY to get one of the 500 coveted seats in the auditorium that will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis. This talk will be geared as much as possible for a general audience.

The black hole is one of the most interesting phenomema in the universe. The theories associated with the black hole’s ability to warp time have led some to believe that through black holes, one can travel back and forth in time. CLICK HERE to listen to a great segment from This American Life for a great story that revolves around black holes.

More about Stephen Hawking from the Caltech website:

Stephen Hawking holds the Lucasian Professorship at Cambridge University (the professorship once held by Sir Isaac Newton) and is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Scholar at Caltech. For the past 45 years he has been a world leader in research on black holes, the birth of the universe, and the nature of space, time, and gravity.

For more information about this event, visit:
http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-5301.html

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How to build a lowrider

Published on March 26, 2008 in best of 2008, Car Culture, Chapter One, Chicano, culture, Events, history in the making, impress him, Latina, Latino, Mexican American, not to be missed, old school, once in a lifetime event, Southern California and westside. 0 Comments

What does it take to build a modern lowrider? How much does it cost? What are the latest technological break-throughs? What are the must-have parts? How do you create a vehicle that glides, bounces, dances, and moves like it’s alive?

Learn the answers to these questions and more at the Petersen Museum on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10am when the museum presents ”How to Build a Lowrider: From Essential To Extreme“. This one-day celebration of lowrider culture will feature a talk at 11am on building lowriders by award-winning customizers including Ted Wells, Fonzy, Albert De Alba, Doc, Bob Mercado, and Hernan D’Aloia. A hopping demonstration will take place immediately after the talk. The Petersen Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles.

The other part of the celebration will be a car show from 10am till 2pm. Lowriders from all over will converge at the Petersen museum and bring it bajito y suavecito on museum row.

The festivities are free with admission (10 bucks for adults; 3 bucks for children ages 5-12; kiddies under 5 are free).

The lowrider exhibition, La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Los Angeles, will run till June 8, 2008

For more information on the Lowrider Exhibition:
Petersen.org

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Zócalo presents a talk by Luis Valdez at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

Published on March 17, 2008 in Chicana, Chicano, Chicano Cultural Treasure, culture, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Food, Free, free - oh yeah - free, Good for the soul, Great deal, great place to meet friends after work in los angeles, history in the making, hollywood, La Bamba, Latina, Latino, Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Mexican American, Must see, not to be missed, once in a lifetime event, Southern California, Speaker Series, Stuff Chicanos Like, Zocalo cultural forum and Zocalo lecture series. 0 Comments Tags: Zocalo lecture series.

Image from the Zócalo website

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A Great talk with Luis Valdez in a cool theater. Afterwards, delicious food and drink, great people hanging out in a comfortable environment, and the chance to meet one of your heroes – all for free.

We are describing a special program to be presented by Zócalo on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. The Zócalo forum is an incubator for magic. We have seen some inspirational, shocking, and hurt-your-sides funny talks that will stay with us forever.

Luis Valdez is one of the most important Chicano artists alive today. What’s more, he will be speaking at the 30th anniversary of the premiere of his landmark film, “Zoot Suit.” The talk will be moderated by Oscar Garza, Editor-in-Chief, Tu Ciudad Magazine.

Reserve a seat ASAP by CLICKING HERE. Try to get to the theater doors about a half hour early (trust us on this one; your RSVP doesn’t guarantee a seat).

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre is located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

More about Luis Valdez and Zoot Suit from the Zócalo website:

Thirty years ago, the Mark Taper Forum presented the world premiere of “Zoot Suit,” a musical about a dark chapter in 1940s L.A. Written and directed by Luis Valdez of El Teatro Campesino, the groundbreaking production marked the first time a major American theater had explored the Mexican-American experience. The Taper was rewarded with record-breaking crowds, including many Mexican-Americans who were setting foot on the Music Center grounds for the first time. The play went on to a brief run on Broadway, and then was filmed for a theatrical release. Valdez went on to direct the highly successful “La Bamba” (1987), which showed Hollywood that there was an audience for Latino stories.

For more information about this and upcoming events, visit Zocalo.org

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Tu Ciudad magazine – A year’s subscription for free

Published on March 15, 2008 in Art, bands, Best Dinner Los Angeles, Best Lunch Los Angeles, best magazine, Best Restaurants Los Angeles, Chicana, Chicano, comedy, culture, dance, dining, DJ, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Film, Food, Free, free - oh yeah - free, free magazine subscription, Great deal, LA, Latina, Latino, live entertainment, live music, Los Angeles, Mexican American, music, Orange County, rock en espanol, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and Southern California. 0 Comments

Magazine cover images from CiudadMag.com

We read a bunch of magazines here at Eastside Scene to keep up with the latest happenings in the local Latino tableau. One of our favorites is the monthly Tu Ciudad Magazine. The magazine covers music, arts, design, fashion, literature, film, restaurants, nightlife, cultural issues – many aspects of the lives of Los Angeles Latinos. The back pages feature the “Ciudad Eats” section, listing over 120 of the best local Latino restaurants. To top it off, they have a great monthly calendar section that is well researched listing a variety of things to do. The magazine is normally $3.95 per issue.

Currently, the magazine has a special offer you cannot refuse — a year’s subscription to the magazine for free. Just go to CiudadMag.com, click on the link to the right of the Tu Ciudad logo, and fill out your contact information and the standard personal profile questions (age, education, income).

That is it. The magazine will be on its way.

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Gigantic weekend Menudo Love Fest around MacArthur Park

Published on March 13, 2008 in Chicano, culture, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Family, Food, For Lovers, Free, free - oh yeah - free, Good for Hangovers, Good for kids, Good for the soul, impress her, impress him, Latino, live music, Los Angeles, Tortillas and tripe. 0 Comments

On March 15 & 16, 2008 from noon till 10pm, there will be a large Menudo Cook-off Street Fair. The festival will offer free admission, free gifts, and free live music. There will be a charge for the carnival rides, games, and to eat your fill of menudo.

The fair will take place near the corner of Wilshire and Alvarado.

For more information:
http://www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com

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Mujeres de Maiz will present a month-long series of events on the eastside

Published on March 12, 2008 in Art, bands, Chicana, culture, East Los Angeles, Events, Family, Film, Good for the soul, Latina, live entertainment, live music, Los Angeles, Mexican American, music, Poetry, Pride and Woman. 0 Comments

Graphic from MujeresdeMaiz.net

The Mujeres de Maiz, a nationwide collective of women artists, will celebrate their 11th anniversary with events at various eastside locations. The events include an art showing, poetry, live music, film, a lecture, and other events in recognition of International Women’s Day.

The events take place from March 8 till the 30, 2008. Click here for the full schedule.

Click here to read the related post from the blog Pachucoville.

For more information, visit MujeresdeMaiz.net.

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Dance lessons at the Music Center for only a dollar

Published on March 11, 2008 in almost free, dance, Downtown Los Angeles, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Family, LA and Los Angeles. 0 Comments

Image from Active Arts website

Active Arts will be hosting “A Taste of Dance” at the Music Center Plaza on March 29, 2008, from 11am till 4pm. The 20-minute lessons are only one dollar.

Here is the schedule for the day:

11:00 - 11:20   80′s Warm-Up
11:30 - 1:30     20-minute dance lessons:
   Bachata
     Kahiko (hula)
     Korean Fan Dance
     Music Video Choreography
     Scandanavian Dance
1:30 - 3:30    20-minute dance lessons:
     Congolese
     Popping and Locking
     Tinikling
     Viennese Waltz
     Zapateado
3:30 - 4:15    Caribbean

No prior ability to boogie down is required. Wear comfordable clothes and be ready to take off your shoes for certain dances (we are not telling which– we are sworn to secrecy).

Tickets go on sale at 10:30 on site. As you might expect, the classes are limited and the place should be packed, so get there early.

The Music Center Plaza is located at 135 North Grand Ave in Downtown L.A.

For more information:
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/aa_tasteofdance.html

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Monte Negro to perform a free concert presented by Al Borde Acoustic Sessions

Published on March 8, 2008 in bands, East Los Angeles, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Free, free - oh yeah - free, LA, Latino, live entertainment, live music, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Free Events, music and rock en espanol. 0 Comments

On Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7:30, Monte Negro will be performing an acoustic and electric set to open the 2008 Al Borde Acousic Sessions at El Gallo Cafe.

Al Borde is a free bi-weekly Spanish-language magazine that has been covering the Latino rock scene for over 10 years. In 2007, they launched the ”Al Borde Acoustic Sessions” at their lounge in Norwalk. Previous concerts have included performances by Volumen Cero, Enjambre, Pastilla, and Go Betty Go.

The concerts are sponsored by Jack Daniels and Monster energy drinks. Concert goers get a great free concert, free drinks (Monster or Jack or Monster and Jack) and free food.

Reserve a spot by March 21 by e-mailing nhernandez@alborde.com with your full name, e-mail, zip and age. You must be at least 21 years old to attend.

Listen to a few Monte Negro tunes at their My Space page. More about the band from their website:

Monte Negro, a bilingual Los Angeles based rock band, has devoured enough music genres over the years to do justice to the bilingual and bicultural musicians that constitute the group. Digesting healthy portions of Jane’s Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, Monte Negro has also piled onto its proverbial plate Latin- alternative rockers such as Caifanes, Los Fabuloso Cadillacs, Maldita Vecindad, Mano Negra, Soda Stereo, and Spinetta.

El Gallo Plaza is located at 4545 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. in East Los Angeles.

More information at:
http://www.alborde.com/content/view/6/215/

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SLEEPWALKING THROUGH THE MEKONG, a film featuring the band Dengue Fever to be shown in Echo Park

Published on March 7, 2008 in 2008, bands, culture, Events, Film, LA and Los Angeles. 0 Comments

Image of Dengue Fever from the film’s website

The Echo Park Film Center will show a special documentary on Thursday, March 13 at 8 pm, “Sleepwalking Through the Mekong.” This film features the local band Dengue Fever, known for a sound that stems from Cambodian rock from the 1960s and 1970s. The film follows the band as they return to Cambodia to share the returned cultural sounds perfected in L.A.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, John Pirozzi and members of the band. No admission price was listed on the website — could be free, but probably around 5 bucks.

The Echo Park Film Center is located at 1200 N. Alvarado Street in Echo Park.

For more information, visit EchoParkFilmCenter.org.

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Author Ruben Molina to speak about the history of the Chicano Sound in Highland Park

Published on March 6, 2008 in 2008, Chicano, culture, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Free, free - oh yeah - free, history, LA, Latino, Library, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Free Events, Mexican American, music, old school, rock en espanol, Southern California and the birth of a musical genre. 0 Comments

The history of Chicano Rock and Roll on a single poster – via Mictlan.com

How much do you know about Chicano music of the 1960′s? Probably not as much as Ruben Molina. Molina’s is an author whose two books delve deeply into the recordings and cultural impact of the early Chicano sound that fused Latin rhythms with R&B. You may know “Cannibal & Headhunters” but how about “Spider Ray and the Velveteens?” This talk is sure to give you new insight into the musical history of the eastside.

Ruben Molina is the author of The Barrio Guide to Low Rider Music and Chicano Soul: Recordings & History of an American Culture.
He will be speaking about Chicano Music of the 1960′s on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Arroyo Seco Library. The library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park.

More information at www.mictlan.com