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114 things to do in MayThursdays 7pm Green Drinks Locations vary by week lagreendrinks.blogspot.com Join other eco-minded individuals for green happy hour in Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Silver Lake and Studio City.
02.23-06.15 Make Art/Stop AIDS Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E. Young Drive North fowler.ucla.edu Artists around the world respond to HIV/AIDS, raising awareness and inspiring activism.
Tu & Th noon-9 pm; We 10 am-6 pm; Fr & Sa 10 am - 5 pm Pasadena Society of Artists 83rd Annual Exhibition Brand Library Art Galleries 1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale 818.548.2051 brandlibrary.org info at brandlibrary.org OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, April 6, 1-4 pm. Juried by Walter Askin. Exhibition includes 60 works by thirty-six artists. Photography, ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, drawings and prints.
04.01-05.06 12am-0:59pm Create a BREATHE LA PSA and you might win $1K Los Angeles County 323.935.8050 x233 Web site jrobinsonshimizu at breathela.org Deep belly breathing all around!!!
Southern California film students (undergrad and grad students, including students who graduated within the last 5 years) are invited to submit 30- and 60-second PSAs for BREATHE LA. Visit our website for full details.
Every Tuesday 7:30pm Nithya Yoga Vedic Temple 9720 Central Ave., Montclair 909.625.1400 lifebliss.org Do yoga with enthusiasm, and vigor.
Wednesday - Sunday Art Show: Sirens, Maidens & Nymphs Topanga Canyon Gallery 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste 109 310.455.7909 alisagabrielle.com sculptrss at yahoo.com Sculptor/painter Alisa Gabrielle will be showing her newest series of sensual sculpture and paintings in a show titled “Sirens, Maidens & Nymphs”, April 8- May 4 at the Topanga Canyon Gallery. Opening reception will be April 12, from 4 to 8pm.
04.12-05.04 7-10pm Natura: Mythology, Spirit, Memory with Pat Gomez, Karen Bonfigli, and Andrés Montoya Avenue 50 Studio, Inc. 131, No. Avenue 50 Highland Park 323.258.1435 avenue50studio.com ave50studio at sbcglobal.net An artistic reflection of the natural world through mythology, spirit, and memory. In a time of growing global concern, we are often reminded that humanity affects this biosphere we call home. It serves us all to take time to contemplate the footprints we leave behind on planet Earth.
04.12-05.08 7-10pm FOUND 2 :: Trash to Treasure Art Exhibit 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (LA) 323.256.6117 eclecticcactus.com semastroianni70 at yahoo.com Our FOUND artists have transformed the ordinary into the beautiful. They’ve collected discarded resources--used, abandoned or recovered materials, and given them another life. Our delight in FOUND art is in the promise it communicates.
Saturdays 5-6pm You Are What You Love w/Host Vaishali on KTLK 1150am - New LOHAS Radio Program Heard weekly on KTLK 1150 am 5-6pm Saturdays and live-stream at ktlk.com/pages/streaming.html purplev.com press at purplev.com Spiritual Wild Child Vaishali brings to life her sense of humor of self-awareness and fresh perspectives KTLK 1150AM 5-6pm Saturdays.
Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm Natural Consumption: New Paintings on Wood by Michael Gullberg Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr., LA 323.667.2000 michaelgullberg.com mjg at michaelgullberg.com Gullberg collects wood destined for landfills or fireplaces and transforms them into art.
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm 100% Other: Artists & Psycho Demographic Transitions 18th Street Art Center 1639 18th Street Santa Monica 18thstreet.org Exhibition that tracks connections/separations between our changing cultural landscape and lagging civic outcomes. Forms second part of “Future of Nations,” 18th Street’s yearlong examination of issues related to 2008 presidential campaign. Curated by Tyler Stallings. Works by Matthew Bryant, Cheryl Gilge, Perry Vasquez, Reggie Woolery, Yasuko, and Kyungmi Shin.
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm Channeling and Personal Protection Valencia ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com This six week course will introduce the student to basic trance mediumship and working with Guidance, as well as protecting themselves from unwanted influence. $180/ $160 if paid in full by 3.31.
04.19-05.08 7-10pm FOUND 2 :: Trash to Treasure Art Exhibit :: Artist Reception 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (LA) 323.256.6117 eclecticcactus.com semastroianni70 at yahoo.com Our FOUND artists have transformed the ordinary into the beautiful. They’ve collected discarded resources--used, abandoned or recovered materials, and given them another life. Our delight in FOUND art is in the promise it communicates.
Sat & Sun 12:30 and 3:00pm Cinderella Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th St. Santa Monica 310.394.9779 x2 SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com “An enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), the perfect musical comedy outing for audiences 2 to 102. Weekends. Birthday parties, too.
Thursday-Saturdays; Sundays 8pm Rogue Machine Theatre Presents: Complete Female Stage Beauty Theatre Theater 5041 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles 323.960.7726 roguemachinetheatre.com info at roguemachinetheatre.com Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $25.
05.01 7pm Beltane Celebration and Potluck Feast Pasadena ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Please bring your ritual objects/talismans for renewal, your children/projects for blessing, and a dish to share! $20 donation.
05.01 7-11pm Introductory Workshop, Sex, Passion, and Enlightenment Crowne Plaza LAX, 5985 West Century Blvd., LA 800.815.1545 sexpassionandenlightenment.com info at warriorsage.com >>> Experience Intimacy...Now and Forever <<<
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Thursdays 2pm Labyrinth Walk Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com People walk the labyrinth for insight, for growth, and even to manifest world peace.
05.03 11am-1pm Have You Had A Spiritual Experience Workshop Hemet Public Library, 300 East Latham Ave., Hemet 800.485.8129 haveaspiritualexperience.org eckankar_LA at yahoo.com Come share your spiritual experiences and learn new spiritual techniques to have more.
05.03 8:45am-3pm Community Greening Workshop Sun Valley 818.623.4878 treepeople.org trainings at treepeople.org FREE Workshop provides five separate trainings: (1) Citizen Forester; (2) Planting Supervisor; (3) Tree Care Supervisor; (4) Tree care Coordinator; (5) Pláticas (for Spanish speakers). Come learn the tools to green your local community! Register today with name, phone, home mailing address and email. Directions sent upon registration.
05.03 9am-12pm Mountain Restoration Malibu 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust as we restore and remove invasive species in the Santa Monica Mountains!
05.03 9am-2pm Mother’s Day Baby Inventory SALE 2174 Hyde Park Blvd., LA shopluxebaby.com info at shopluxebaby.com Luxe Baby, the leader in American made luxurious baby and adult clothing and accessories, features for the first time inventory sale at incredibly low prices starting at just $5. Just in time for Mother’s day.
05.03-05.04 9am-5pm Conscious Conception & Pregnancy Workshop Topanga 310.455.0713 consciousconceptionandpregnancy.com sahajad at earthlink.net Learn yoga for conception and pregancy, nutritional information, meditation, how to create a non-toxic environment, simple spiritual practices.
Free one time preview call 8-9am Preview Call for our Mexico Retreat with Steven S. Sadleir Via telephone, pacific time. Dial 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316# 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Whether you are going or thinking about going you are welcome to join in and listen to what we have planned for Cancun in June. Dial 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#.
Tuesdays-Saturdays James Gilbert/ (Don’t) Want to be Anonymous 166 N. La Brea Ave., LA (Between Beverly Blvd., and First St.) 323.933.5557 couturiergallery.com info at couturiergallery.com Couturier Gallery is delighted to present Los Angeles artist James Gilbert in his first solo exhibition opening May 3rd. The exhibition will include abstract paintings addressing the relationships between the loss of anonymity, the desire to privatize identity, loneliness and the environment.
05.04 5:30-7pm The Silver Key: A Search for the Way Out 1211 4th St. Santa Monica 310.394.9779 x1 SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com An upside-down, bizarre and magical modern musical myth, acclaimed on three continents. Will the witches and fairy godmothers let you out?
05.04 9am-12pm Million Trees LA Campus Planting San Pedro 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Are you up for a fun challenge? Join Citizen Forster Krissy Kavanaugh and her Green Team as they begin their second campus tree planting. We’ll be planting 20 Italian stone pines on a very steep slope at a high school campus. Join us!
05.04 9am-12pm Million Trees LA Park Tree Care Marina Del Rey 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople, the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and community members as we care for 35 young trees.
05.04 12:30-4pm Mountain Restoration Malibu 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and the Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust for a lovely afternoon in the mountains. We will be planting native grasses and caring for previously planted areas by watering and removing invasive species.
05.04 4-6:30pm Taurus: Attraction & Attachment Yoga Grounds 3857 Foothill Blvd. La Crescenta 310.592.0435 depthastrology.net depthastrology at gmail.com Explore how Taurus works in your life (even if you’re not one!) using yoga, meditation, mythology, self-reflection. RSVP by 5/3.
05.04-05.05 6:30-10pm Singles Rock n’ Roll Dance/Mixer for ages 40-60 w/LIVE BAND! Club Sixty 25, 6025 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana 818.342.4800 nowaitingdating.com registration at nowaitingdating.com This exciting Rock n’ Roll dance will be at a new club with the live band “Pete Peterkin & Retro Aktiv” (check out Pete Peterkin on YouTube.com), snacks, prizes, photos, free parking or valet. $20 advance/$22 door. Upscale dress.
05.05 8pm New Moon Gathering Los Angeles ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Every month, we gather to set our intention for the upcoming cycle. Potluck. Bring firewood. By donation.
Mondays 6-7pm Bilingual Yoga Classes (Spanish-English) The Healing Center located at: Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Blvd. (Berendo), LA 213.389.3191 x106 immanuelpres.org myra at immanuelpres.org Bilingual yoga classes for all levels (suitable for pregnant women and beginners). Offered free; donations welcome.
05.07 7-9pm Creative Green: An Introduction to Sustainable Living in LA All Shades of Green 3038 Rowena Avenue Los Angeles (Silver Lake) 323.935.1214 allshadesofgreen.net creativegreen at hotmail.com Topics include: radical recycling, organic agriculture, holy water and how to treat it, the nontoxic home; and energy efficiency.
Wednesdays 6-7pm Bilingual Chi Kung Classes (Spanish-English) The Healing Center located at Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Blvd. (Berendo), LA 213.389.3191 x106 immanuelpres.orgj myra at immanuelpres.org Bilingual Chi Kung classes suitable for all levels. Offered FREE; donations welcome.
Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm Ceremonial Design Los Angeles area ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Learn the basics of designing effective rituals, research, atmosphere, and energy raising. $135 ($125 if paid by 04.23).
Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm Beginner Hand Drumming Class Remo Recreational Music Center 7308 Coldwater Canyon, NoHo 323.356.6435 universaldrumming.com classes at universaldrumming.com Learn the fundamentals of World hand drumming in a fun group environment. No experience necessary, drums provided.
Every Wednesday in May May is Women’s Wellness Month at Tao of Venus Wellness Center Tao of Venus Wellness Center 10642 Santa Monica Blvd. #210 Los Angeles
go to www.TaoOfVenus.com for event details and our sponsors 310.775.3388 taoofvenus.com info at taoofvenus.com • Free wellness consultations • Free gift bags with your favorite items • Sample mini wellness treatments • Enter raffle for treatments & gifts
free monthly calls 6-7:30pm Free Lecture Series: Buddhism with Steven S. Sadleir Via telephone, Pacific 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Steven will continue on his Looking for God free lecture series with a free talk on Buddhism. Dial: 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#.
05.09 BREATHE LA DAY Los Angeles City Hall 323.935.8050 breathela.org info at breathela.org BREATHE LA DAY is celebrated each May 9th to commemorate BREATHE LA commitment to clean air in Los Angeles County.
05.09-05.11 am Guilt Free Goddess Retreat Orange County, CA Special Prices for bringing a friend! Call us for details! 949.642.7172 guiltfreegoddess.com gracefulgoddess at gmail.com Spiritual retreat for women wanting to learn how to balance their lives...guilt free! Create the life you always dreamed of. Learn the powerful manifestation abilities of the divine feminine/goddess energy within you through a variety of instructors dedicated to teaching women to live joyful, authentic, full lives.
05.10 10am-6:30pm WorldFest 2008 Woodley Park Woodley Ave., Encino 310.477.7887 worldfestevents.com info at worldfestevents.com WorldFest 2008 is the 7th Annual WorldFest, a solar-powered celebration of food, music, the environment, and animals. $5; kids under 12 free!. Pets welcome. Over 25 bands on two stages, ethnic and vegetarian Foods, 100s of great exhibitors, kid’s activities, beer and wine garden.
05.10 11am-4pm Topanga Children’s Festival Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. topangachildrensfestival.com Music, dance & theater on 3 stages. Kid’s crafts, storytelling, food & drink, facepainting, local vendors and unique performers. Tickets $5 kids, $8 adults.
05.10 9am-12:30pm Mother’s Day Park Planting Encino 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Come honor your mom (and Mother Earth) at this special weekend planting of cherry blossom trees in this Encino park!
05.10 9am-12pm Mother’s Day Mountain Planting Chatsworth 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and the LA Department of Recreation and Parks to celebrate Mother’s Day (and Mother Earth) by planting native oak trees in the undeveloped section of a city park.
05.10 3-5pm Free Lecture: Medical Intuition and Energy Medicine Bodhi Tree Book Store - Annex Building 8585 Melrose Ave. WeHo 310.659.4428 drliliana.com info at drliliana.com Explore the merger of science and spirituality with Dr. Liliana. Ancient healing methods once labeled “myth” are now being researched as cutting-edge breakthroughs by Western scientific methods. Transformation and our evolution from homo sapiens to “Homo Luminous.”
05.10 10am-4pm A Day of Mindfulness w/ Ms. Diana Winston & Marv Belzer, PhD UCLA Campus - Sunset Recreation Center 111 DeNeve Drive 310.206.7503 marc.ucla.edu marcinfo at ucla.edu Mindful Awareness Practice for an open heart and for a clear mind. Lovingkindness meditations. An excellent mindfulness introduction or refresher!
05.10 9:30am-3pm South Bay Energy Fair Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.545.1384 southbayenergyfair.com lklight at verizon.net For nuts-and-bolts information about how to save energy and money—plus RAV4 EV ride-alongs—check out the South Bay Energy Fair. Admission: suggested $5 donation (no one turned away). Exhibits, speakers and electric vehicle ride-alongs throughout the day, at owners’ availability.
05.10 2pm LA Opera Talk: La Rondine Brand Library 1601 W Mountain St. Glendale 818.548.2051 brandlibrary.org info at brandlibrary.org The Brand Library will be hosting a talk on “La Rondine” by Puccini presented by Carolyn Wragge of the LA Opera.
May 7- June 1 Wed-Sun 11am-6pm 4-8pm Silent Witness Finds A Voice Topanga Canyon Gallery 120 Pine Tree Circle 310.455.7744 topangacanyongallery.com robyn at bungalowart.com What do animals, Auschwitz, women and the homeless have in common? Silent Witness finds a voice for those that can not. A visual exploration by three Topanga gallery artists. Opens May 7th; Artist reception Sat. May 10th.
Friday, Saturday 8pm Sunday 7pm 8pm-10:30 Tooth and Nail by Gena Acosta The Lillian Theater 1076 N. Lillian Way Hollywood 323.960.4410 plays411.com/tooth Elephant playwright Gena Acosta joins the fun with her fresh from the pen comedy, Tooth and Nail. This uproariously dysfunctional family threatens to become the Elephant Theatre Company’s next break-out hit.
05.11 9am-12pm Mountain Restoration Malibu 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and the Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust as we support the survival of our beloved native plants. We’ll focus on invasive species removal at this peaceful mountain area.
Monthly 11am-12 Kombucha Kamp Culver City kombuchakamp.blogspot.com kombuchakamp at gmail.com Learn all about Kombucha! Easy to make and great for the body, this workshop demystifies the process. Includes starter kit.
05.12 7:15-10pm DePena Leonardo Comedy & Music The Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, (near Sawtelle, across from Trader Joes) kathyleonardo.com kathy at kathyleonardo.com Venice filmmaker Steve DePena will screen his hilarious comedy shorts at 7:30pm. Singer/songwriter Kathy Leonardo opens the show.
05.12 7:15pm Music & Comedy with Kathy Leonardo The Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, (near Sawtelle, across from Trader Joes) kathyleonardo.com kathy at kathyleonardo.com Singer/songwriter/comedienne Kathy Leonardo sings her own original sassy blues plus hilarious comedy films by filmmaker Steve DePena.
May 12 - May 17 Bike Week Pasadena In the heart of Old Pasadena 323.478.0060 bikenow.org info at bikenow.org Bike Week Pasadena encompasses a week of festivities that celebrate bicycling as part of a healthy lifestyle. Free admission.
05.13 7:30pm Brand Music Series: Major and Minor Miracles Brand Library 1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale 818.548.2051 brandlibrary.org info at brandlibrary.org The pieces on the program will include works from Taneyev and Saint-Saens.
05.13 7:30-10pm Opportunity Green Eco-Beauty event lululemon athletica 334 N. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 310.709.6952 beauty.eventbrite.com/ karen at opportunitygreen.com An eco-evening of networking, pampering and discovery. Join us for an illuminating evening as we unveil the secrets within the beauty industry. Treat yourself to complementary mini-facials from Jurlique, eyebrow shaping from Jenny Wax, mini-manicures, organic hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, gift bags and more.
05.14-05.28 The Light School Angel Valley in Sedona, AZ 949.715.7902 thelightschool.com expand at thelightschool.com Concentrated activation course designed to provide essential tools for Light Body Mastery. Sacred ceremonies, engaging workshops, personalized instruction and nature frequencies provide the backdrop for complete transfiguration of the psyche, spirit and anatomy.
05.15 9am-12pm Mountain Restoration Malibu 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join us on Father’s Day as we continue to help restore this beautiful local state park with the Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust. We’ll focus on tree care for sites previously planted and also help with invasive species removal.
05.15 7:30pm SACRED SINGER CHLOE GOODCHILD IN CONCERT Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica 1260 18th St., Santa Monica 323.660.4580 thenakedvoice.com now at thenakedvoice.com Internationally-renowned sacred singer, CHLOE GOODCHILD, of Bristol, England, presents a meditative evening of interactive song inspired by ancient mantras, sound prayers, and ecstatic love poetry alongside excerpts from her albums, DEVI & FIERCE WISDOM.
05.15 7:30pm SACRED SINGER, CHLOE GOODCHILD IN CONCERT Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica 1260 18th St, Santa Monica 323.660.4580 thenakedvoice.com now at thenakedvoice.com Internationally renowned sacred singer, Chloe Goodchild of Bristol England presents a meditative evening of interactive song inspired by ancient mantras, sound prayers, ecstatic love poetry and excerpts from her musical albums, DEVI and FIERCE WISDOM.
free monthly calls 6-7pm Free Home Study Course Preview Call with Steven S. Sadleir via teleconference, Pacific time 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Come learn more about the Masters of Manifesting and what the Vortex is all about. Dial: 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#.
5/15 through 8/27 Earn a Master’s Degree in Tai Chi! University of East-West Medicine 970 W. El Camino Real Sunnyvale 408.733.1878 uewm.edu info at uewm.edu Be among the first ever to earn a Master’s Degree in Tai Chi for health management and recreational administration.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 7 pm 8pm Tooth and Nail by Gena Acosta The Lillian Theater 1076 N. Lillian Way Hollywood plays411.com/tooth Tooth and Nail shines a bright light on the dysfunctional Laney family -- their loves, foibles and caustic triumphs.
05.16 7:30pm Living Spiritually: Life as Prayer Echo Park ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Part of Mystical Teachings of the Inner Circle: Series I. $25.
05.16-05.18 Out of Your Mind Immersion Workshop TBD, San Diego 888.572.8687 getselfcentered.com info at getselfcentered.com Create the next chapter of your life story! Learn the selfcentered tools for authentic connection, self-expression, creativity, and extreme peace. $395.
Q&A after prime time screening Special Q&A with filmmakers of “BLOODLINE” Leammle Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Blvd WeHo bloodlinethemovie.com BLOODLINE documentary investigates the popular belief that Jesus married Mary Magdalene, who fled to southern France with their child.
Fridays and Saturdays 8pm The Legendary Times of Bulgakov by Artel Art/Works Theater 6569 Santa Monica Blvd. arteltheatre.org Original production which captures the soul of Russian satirist Mikhail Bulgakov and the essence of his time (Russia, 1917 - 1940).
05.17 4-6pm MUSE Speaker Series presents Marcus Eriksen, Ph D. Malibu, CA *Location provided upon RSVP 310.317.0797 museelementary.org fsandoval at museelementary.org Marcus Eriksen, PhD, environmentalist, author, educator and JUNK raft maker, discusses how his experience in the Gulf War led to him riding down the Mississippi on junk... literally.
05.17 10am-12pm How To Raise Healthy Kids in a Toxic World All Shades of Green 3038 Rowena Avenue Los Angeles (Silver Lake) 323.935.1214 allshadesofgreen.net creativegreen at hotmail.com A special workshop for moms and moms-to-be. $25.
05.17 3-5pm The Sustainable Kitchen: Personal and Planetary Health in the Kitchen Liberation Yoga 124 S. La Brea (between 1st and 2nd, south of Beverly) 626.644.3695 liberationyoga.com creativegreen at hotmail.com Deborah Tull will teach you to make shopping and cooking eco-friendly from her experience as an organic farmer and monk.
05.17 7:30-11pm UFOs, Magic and Mysticism in Hollywood with George Noory, Jordan Maxwell, Whitley Strieber The Beverly Garland Grand Ballroom 4222 Vineland Ave., Universal City 800.984.0897 sacredmysterieslive.com cabvoltaire at earthlink.net National radio host George Noory (Coast To Coast AM) moderates an evening with Jordan Maxwell (Zeitgeist Movie), Whitley Strieber, Dr. Roger Leir AND Jay Weidner on alternative subjects of UFOs and the mystical. Decipher with the panel the various occult messages concealed in popular Hollywood films.
05.17 9am-12pm Million Trees LA Community Planting San Pedro 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Citizen Foresters Cyndee and Phil Hilliard have been working hard to organize this neighborhood planting. Come help plant 20 trees and transform an empty parkway into a great, green canopy!
05.17 9am-12pm Million Trees LA Neighborhood Planting West LA 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and Citizen Forester George Reis for the latest greening project in West LA’s Castle Heights neighborhood. George will lead his community to plant 20 new trees. It promises to be a fun-filled day!
05.17 1-3:30pm Journaling from the Subconscious Mind Granada Hills Center for Spiritual Living 17622 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills 818.363.8136 bharrison at dslextreme.com Prepare to make a giant leap in self-awareness! Learn techniques for tapping into your subconscious mind to discover what you really want in life. Barbara Harrison, instructor. $35 if pre-registered/$40 at the door.
Bring a lined notebook that lays flat, and pens or pencils.
Call for reservations: (818) 363-8136 or (818) 249-7558
05.17 2-3:30pm A Tribute To Harry James Brand Library Recital Hall 1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale 818.548.2051 brandlibrary.org info at brandlibrary.org Jazz historian and LA jazz scene journalist John R. Tumpak will present a lecture titled a ”A Tribute to Harry James.”
05.17-05.18 10am-6pm Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2008 Highland Hall Waldorf School 17100 Superior St. Northridge 818.781.8989 wcwpexpo.com wcwpexpo at yahoo.com The premier natural parenting and family expo. Three Stages • Entertainment • Education • Celebrities • Prizes • Food Court • Samples • 200 Exhibitors • Hands-On-Enrichment Village • Eco-Station’s Walk-Through Rainforest and more. Fun for all ages!
05.17-05.18 10am-6pm Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2008 Highland Hall Waldorf School 17100 Superior St. Northridge 818.781.8989 wcwpexpo.com wcwpexpo_info at yahoo.com The Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo is the premier natural parenting and family expo to educate adults and children about the benefits of sustainable living practices, holistic medicine, nontoxic products, organic foods, enrichment learning; and important environmental issues for protecting our children and the planet.
Fun for all ages
05.18 10am-12pm Beauty, Wellness and Prosperity Networking Breakfast The Lucy Florence Cultural Center 3351 W. 43rd St., Leimert Park Village LA 323.293.1356 3237597985 lucyflorence.com yourcoffeelady at earthlink.net Celebrity makeup artist and esthetician Aliesh Pierce will share her mission to “help women create their own unique definition of beauty.” Grab your business cards, rehearse your 30-second introduction and join us for a power-packed session of networking and empowering information. $10(includes breakfast).
05.18 3pm DOCTORS SYMPHONY AT TEMPLE JUDEA OF TARZANA 5429 Lindley Ave. Tarzana, CA 818.758.3800 ladso.org info at ladso.org Classical music concert, Rossini and Dvorak, conducted by Ivan Shulman. Soloist, David Weiss, principal oboeist with Philharmonic for 25 years.
05.18 9am-1pm Million Trees LA Park Planting Temescal Canyon 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Come to the beach with TreePeople! Join Eagle Scout David Bloch and the Pathway at UCLA Extension students for the Rock ‘n’ Recycle, Plant & Party event. We’ll be planting trees, doing tree care and cleaning up the beach at this fun, informative day.
05.20 8:30am-12pm Eco-Advantage Salon Tour in Los Angeles with Andrew Winston Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street 650.344.9693 Web site salontour at sustainablelifemedia.com The 1/2 day salon includes breakfast, Andrew Winston’s keynote and Q&A, panel with local business leaders from Warner Bros. Inc, Sun Microsystems and Blue Pacific Flavors, workshop with Andrew Winston, networking, and complimentary one-day pass to all Green West Expo events. Visit our website to learn more!
05.20 1-2pm Dr. Nita Vallens Inner Visions Radio Talk Show Interviews Steven S. Sadleir Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm, pacific 90.7 FM 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Dr. Nita will be interviewing Steven Sadleir and Dr. Michael Beckwith (The Secret and Agape Church) on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 Santa Barbara and on Pacifica Radio (syndicated).
05.20-05.22 10am-4pm Green West Expo & Conference LA Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St. greenwestexpo.com info at greenwestexpo.com Green West brings the entire spectrum of green products and services together under one roof for synergistic purchasing across the full spectrum of suppliers.
three Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm Three Slide Presentations on Icons of Tibetan Enlightenment Santa Monica Zen Center, 1001A Colorado Ave (Northeast corner of 10th & Colorado) Santa Monica 323.255.5472 Web site la at shambhala.org LA Shambhala Center will present a three slide presentations.International Director of Shambhala Art Steven Saitzyk will help translate the imagery of Tantric Buddhism; it is a rare opportunity to view and discuss their meaning and symbolism. The cost for each class is $10 and $24 for all three.
05.21 7-8pm Dramatic World Changes Imminent Granada Hills Center for Spiritul Living 17622 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills Lecture: Dr. George Catlin, author of The Way to Happiness and The Long Journey Home says the world is on the threshold of a genuine transformation of its most basic structures.Join us to hear more. Donation.
05.22 1-2pm Enlightenment Radio: Interview with Dr. Nita Vallens via teleconference, pacific time 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Steven S. Sadleir will be interviewing Dr. Nita Vallens from KPFK 90.7 FM live via teleconference on 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#. Then uploaded to Enlightenment Radio at several different times. Dr. Nita will be speaking on the 7 Keys to Happiness.
free monthly calls 6-7:30pm Free Lecture Series: Taoism & Confucianism with Steven S. Sadleir via teleconference, pacific time. 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Continue on his Looking for God free lecture series with a free talk on Taoism and Confucianism. Dial: 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#.
05.24 7:30-9:30pm For a World in Crisis Bodhi Tree Bookstore 8585 Melrose Avenue WeHo 818.785.6300 share-international.org Concerned about the future? Have hope! Maitreya, the World Teacher, is here to help. Find out more. Free talk.
05.24 10am-5pm Lama Surya Das Presents a One-Day Retreat Unity of Tustin 14402 Prospect Ave. Tustin 888.266.2305 Web site retreat at dzogchen.org The Heart Essence of Buddhist Meditation: Dzogchen teachings on natural awareness and authentic presence. Some scholarships available. Students who present appropriate ID at door may attend for free.
05.25 4-7pm Liberating your Creative Sexual Essence Workshop Calabasas 888.877.4748 birthofanewcreation.com mornstar8 at aol.com Unlock the power of the Kundalini force, freeing this energy for creative, sexual and self expression. Psychospiritual processing workshop.
05.25 2-5pm Shift Subconscious Beliefs! Introduction to PSYCH-K®: The Secret UNDERNEATH “The Secret”® Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City 310.927.2400 dgurneyproductions.com darrell at careerguy.com Life reflects your beliefs. These beliefs, usually subconscious, are the cumulative effect of life-long “programming.” Because of negative programming, we sometimes think and behave in self-defeating ways. PSYCH-K® provides user-friendly ways to rewrite the “software” of your mind by changing sabotaging beliefs into those that support you... quickly and easily.
free monthly calls 6-7pm Free Global Shaktipat Meditation with Steven S. Sadleir pacific time, teleconferenced. 949.355.3249 selfawareness.com info at selfawareness.com Have you ever gotten high as a kite by meditating through a telephone call? Come join us, it’s free. Dial: 1-605-475-8590, pin 549 0316#. Please invite a friend and come on a cosmic journey.
05.28 7-8:45pm Lecture by Integrative Medicine Expert David Allen, MD Santa Monica Public Library, Main Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 310.966.9194 drallmd.org renee at drallmd.org In his ongoing lecture series, Dr. David Allen will discuss topics from the forefront of integrative and anti-aging medicine.
05.28 9pm-2am Meleesa The Salon Presents A Benefit For Invisible Children Black Bull Chop House 300 Pacific Coast Highway #112 Huntington Beach 714.969.7133 meleesathesalon.com info at meleesathesalon.com Entrance is free, 21 and over. Special performance by Samba Passion, fashion show by Soleil Swimwear, live DJ all night. Bull riding contest ($25 per ride) and raffle tickets ($5 each) for great prizes from Cloud Surfboards, Jim Kennedy Photographers and Vitamin Water. Proceeds benefit Invisible Children, Inc. invisiblechildren.com.
05.29 7:30-9pm Miraculous Health: Discussion and Booksigning with Dr. Rick Levy Bodhi Tree Bookstore 8585 Melrose Avenue WeHo 310.659.1733 bodhitree.com According to Dr. Levy, disease in the body begins with dis-ease in the mind--the “story behind the story.” In “Miraculous Health”, Dr. Rick Levy shows readers how to access and use the power of their own minds to heal themselves.
05.29 6:30-8pm Can I See Your Tongue?Demystifying the Principles of Chinese Medical Diagnosis Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine 1807B Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica 310.829.8399 emperors.edu admissions at emperors.edu Presented by Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, this is a free lecture to educate members of the community about Oriental Medicine. We will discuss the techniques used to diagnose patients and the important information derived from those methods. No previous knowledge required. RSVP: 310.453.8300 ext 127
05.29 6-9pm Activations of Awakening© Three Activations In One - Teleconference Workshop Teleconference Workshop 805.340.1700 jodunning.com jodunningevents at gmail.com The workshop includes The Pineal Gland Activation©, Endocrine System Activation© and DNA Structuring ©. The combination provides the opportunity for the simultaneous transformation and Awakening of all aspects of your Being.
Each Activation supports, enhances and balances the energies offered in the other two Activations.
05.29 6-8:30pm Women’s Empowerment Express Networking LIMA Peruvian Cuisine & Lounge 19540 Venture Blvd. Tarzana 818.754.4297 laexpressnetworking.com laexpressnetworking at live.com Meet other business women one-on-one in five minute increments, resulting in fast-paced and exciting networking experience. You will have a chance to speak with up to 20 participants. An innovative solution to networking. There will be door prizes and appetizers.
05.30 10am-6pm Guided Self Healing: Heal the Root Causes Holding You Back 2106 El Roble Lane Beverly Hills 781.274.6633 guidedselfhealing.org info at guidedselfhealing.org Heal yourself and heal others with Dr. Andrew Hahn’s insightful healing methods. Release your fears and blocks to live the life you want. A form of holistic therapy that has been successfully used in the treatment of physical disease, emotional difficulties and relationship problems.
05.31 11am-3pm Celtic Shamanism: Meet the Fae Enchanted Deva’s 5050 Vineland NoHo 818.980.3382 ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Guest storyteller. History, mythical cycles, beings. $75 ($66 if paid by 5/17).
05.31 1-5pm Healing Art Therapy Workshop Encino 818.489.6317 hypnosis.edu/hypnotherapists/marcy-lifavi marcy.lifavi at hypnosis.edu Utilizing guided imagery, create clay piece which becomes metaphor for transformation. No artistic talent required; supportive environment. $29 + $10 materials, due May 14th registration deadline.
05.31 1-5pm Healing Art Therapy Workshop Encino 818.489.6317 hypnosis.edu/hypnotherapists/marcy-lifavi marcy.lifavi at hypnosis.edu Utilizing guided imagery, create clay art piece; becomes transformational metaphor. No artistic talent required; $29 + $10 materials, due May 14th registration deadline.
05.31 10:45am-12:15pm The Sustainable Kitchen: Personal and Planetary Health in the Kitchen Zen Center of Los Angeles 923 South Normandie Ave. LA 323.935.1214 zencenter.org creativegreen at hotmail.com Sustainability coach Deborah Tull will teach you how to make your shopping, cooking, and eating practices more eco-friendly.
05.31 9am-12pm Million Trees LA Park Tree Care Granada Hills 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Join TreePeople and Eagle Scout Spencer Bakst for an important tree care event. This natural garden setting has several new trees that were planted in February. They need some tree-TLC. Please join us!
05.31 9am-12pm Campus Planting Long Beach 818.623.4879 treepeople.org volunteer at treepeople.org Newcomb Academy’s Green Team is ready for phase two of tree planting! They’re adding to last year’s greening project and are planting 22 new trees on the street in front of their school. This will be a great community planting!
05.31 8:45am-12pm Fruit Tree Care Workshop Carson 818.623.4878 treepeople.org trainings at treepeople.org Got fruit trees? This workshop includes planning your home orchard, fertilizing, watering and pest management. FREE, but registration required by contacting Linda Eremita. Include your name, phone, home mailing address and email.
05.31 11am-3pm Celtic Shamanism: Meet the Fae (Location Change) Los Angeles 213.792.9041 ayamanatara.com info at ayamanatara.com Guest storyteller. History, mythical cycles, beings. $75.
05.31 3-5pm Grand Master Liu’s Best Meditation Techniques 1918 S. Sixth Ave. Arcadia 626.862.1788 liu-fengshui.com info at liu-fengshui.com Join father/daughter feng shui masters for a tea time demonstrating effective meditation techniques for achieving tranquility, self-healing, transformation. Refreshments.
05.31 2pm Woody Herman: History of Herds 1601 W. Mountain Glendale 818.548.2050 brandlibrary.org info at brandlibrary.org Jazz archivist, historian and author Steven D. Harris will present a lecture covering the 50+ year career of the beloved bandleader, clarinetist, singer and alto sax star. You’ll hear some of the hits he made famous as well as some truly “unherd” treasures.
05.31-06.01 9am-5pm You Are Your Issues – Let’s Heal Them Marriott Burbank Airport Academy Ballroom 2500 Hollywood Way Burbank 212.868.4444 4 lindadrakebooks.com lindadrake at austin.rr.com Two day workshop taught by Linda Drake and Abraham with special guest Linda Salvin, Radio Psychic on KLSX 97.1. Through the Group Consciousness of Abraham, Linda gives you the knowledge and guidance to create the life you desire.
05.31-06.01 9am-5pm Akashic Field Therapy Training - Level One South Bay Quantum Center Plaza Riviera 1611 S Catalina Ave Suite 210 Redondo Beach 800.604.9967 cjmartes.com cj at cjmartes.com Learn this new transpersonal psychology method and specifically identify unresolved trauma, fears and negative beliefs for yourself or clients! Takes a deep look into your soul’s Akashic records where old patterns, blocks, traumatic memories and energies are stored. $395.
05.31-06.01 9am-5:30pm The Enneagram: Understand Yourself and Others for Greater Freedom and Compassion 28128 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Recreation Center 781.274.6633 guidedselfhealing.org info at guidedselfhealing.org Experience the Enneagram in a deep energy way that will enhance your life. Lessen reactivity and gain appreciation of others’ points of view. Relate to others in a more satisfying, effective and intimate way. Combines teaching and experiental practices to promote healing and growth of relational dynamics.
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