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Javier Hernandez, comic creator, will release THE COMA at GEEKS Comics in Whittier on Sat, Nov 19, 2011

Javier Hernandez, the independent comic book creator known for creating EL MUERTO, the Aztec Zombie, will be releasing his newest comic, THE COMA, at GEEKS Comics in Whittier on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

Hernandez’s latest comic is THE COMA, which is about…nope, can’t tell you yet. You will get all that info below in the interview we did with Hernandez. Not only does he talk about The COMA, COMA CON, and COMA CAKE, but he also talks about his interest in comics, the movie that was made about El Muerto starring Wilmer Valderrama (El Muerto DVD link), and shares his advice for people wanting to break into the comics-writing world.

Also, check out his artwork that is currently on display as part of the UCLA Chicano Studies exhibit “Chican@s Collect: The Duron Family Collection”

- Interview with Javier Hernandez -

What what were the first comics you remember reading?
My older brother Albert gave me stacks of his comics, which include late 60s/early 70s runs of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, DAREDEVIL, INCREDIBLE HULK, BATMAN, etc. A great sampling of classic Marvel and DC comics.

Who are your main artistic influences?

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See Jackson Browne at 2008 Lummis Festival – for free!

Published May 25, 2008 bands , comedy , culture , dance , Events , Family , Food , Free , free - oh yeah - free , history in the making , L.A. Cultural Events , LA , Los Angeles , music , Must see , not to be missed , Southern California , Stuff Chicanos Like , weekend event Leave a Comment
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The third annual Lummis Day Festival will feature, music, puppet shows, dance, poetry, crafts and great food on June 1, 2008 from 10:30 am till 7:30 pm. The festival will take place in Sycamore Grove Park, located at 4900 N. Figueroa St. in Highland Park.

The festival gets its name from Charles Fletcher Lummis, the one of the first librarians of the City of Los Angeles, the first City Editor of the Los Angeles Times, founder of the Southwest Museum, and famous walker (he walked from Cincinnati to Los Angeles in 1884).

This year’s festival will feature a performance by the legendary artist Jackson Browne. Browne lived many years of his life in the area. A singer-songwriter known for his classic albums — For Everyman, Late for the Sky, and The Pretender — he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He also co-wrote the Eagles’ hit song “Take it Easy” with Glenn Frey. Jackson Browne is scheduled to perform at 6 pm.

Other acts scheduled of note to appear are Carlos Guitarlos, Mariachi Divas, Chapin Sisters, Cava, and Culture Clash. CLICK HERE for the full schedule.

Although there is plenty of free parking, take the Metro Gold Line and save some money on gas. The Southwestern Museum stop is a short walk to the festival.

For more information, LummisDay.org.

Zócalo presents a talk by Luis Valdez at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

Published March 17, 2008 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 , Zocalo lecture series Leave a Comment
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Image from the Zócalo website

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LECTURE

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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Share your thougths on everything tamal – tamal memories, tamal stories, and the ultimate tamal

Published March 16, 2008 Chicana , Chicano , culture , dining , Food , For Lovers , Good for the soul , LA , Latina , Latino , lunch , Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe , Mexican American , Southern California , Stuff Chicanos Like , tamales , Tamales Liliana , the best tamale , the top 10 best places for tamales Leave a Comment

We need your expertise, faithful readers.

We want to know your favorite place for tamales. What are the top 10 best places for tamales? What makes up a great tamale? Is Liliana’s or Mama’s the Queen of Tamales? (Did you know about Mama’s Pasadena location?) What is your favorite type of tamal? We are looking for tamal stories, tamal antidotes, and tamal experiences.

Un-wrap the husk and let the masa fly!

To share your tamal thoughts, CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Tu Ciudad magazine – A year’s subscription for free

Published March 15, 2008 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 , Southern California Leave a Comment

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 March 13, 2008 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 , tripe Leave a Comment

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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The 2011 Thai New Year’s Day Songkran Festival – One of the Best Festivals in Los Angeles

Published March 1, 2008 2011 , 2011 Songkran Festival Los Angeles , 2011 Thai Festival Los Angeles , booths , comedy , culture , dance , Easy on the pocketbook , Events , Family , Food , For Lovers , Free , free - oh yeah - free , Great deal , hollywood , impress her , impress him , L.A. Cultural Events , LA , live entertainment , live music , Los Angeles , music , Must see , not to be missed , songkran festival los angeles , Southern California , Thai Culture , thai festival hollywood , thai town , thai town festival los angeles , weekend event , when is thai new year in la Leave a Comment

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Updated February 28, 2011

The 2011 L.A. Thai Songkran Festival returns in April!

The 8th annual Thai New Year’s Day Songkran Festival on Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles will take place on:

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The festivities, known at the “Biggest Cultural Event Outside Thailand” will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m with most of the cool stuff happening after noon. This treasure of Los Angeles takes place in East Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. between Western and Normandie. The official website (which is more helpful if you speak Thai) is at ThaiNewYear.com.

We will try to post more as we get more details.

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Below is the original post from 2008

What makes this festival one of the Top 10 festivals in Southern California?

ADMISSION IS FREE
The money in your wallet can go towards that one-of-a-kind gift.

AUTHENTICITY
This is the largest Thai festival in the United States. It is a celebration of the Thai culture for people of Thai decent living in the US that we can all take part in. On a Sunday in April, Hollywood Boulevard will transform into a Bangkok street.

THE FOOD
There will be an abundance of traditional Thai dishes including pad thai, satay, and mango with sticky rice. This year also marks the beginning of the International Curry Festival.

THE BIRTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL CURRY FESTIVAL
The first instance of the Annual International Curry Festival will celebrate curry in all its forms. Curry transcends culture. Although originally from India, other cultures including Thailand and Japan have created national dishes flavored with curry.

THE LOS ANGELES EASTSIDE SCENE

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