Still experiencing technical difficulties. Laptop was in the shop all week but didn't get fixed, so it's going back. Sorry for the delay between posts! Here's something interesting AND educational:
On Saturday, March 29 (tomorrow), the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena will present a lecture by British historian William Dalrymple as part of its "Authors on Asia" series.
The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi 1857
Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal Emperor, was a mystic, accomplished poet and skilled calligrapher who succeeded in creating a court of great brilliance, and presided over one of the great cultural renaissances of South Asian history. But while his Mughal ancestors controlled most of India, the aged Zafar was king in name only. Award-winning historian William Dalrymple shapes his powerful retelling of end of the Mughal Empire from previously unexamined manuscripts and eyewitness accounts.
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Program starts at 6:00 pm. Free for museum members, $5 non-members. Limited parking in museum lot. Reservations strongly advised. Call 626.449.2742, ext. 20.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Giant outdoor pillow fight
Sorry for the delay between posts. We've been experiencing technical difficulties here at Affordable Los Angeles. (My hard drive crashed last week and my computer has been in the shop until today.)
My friend Alissa told me about this event taking place on Saturday in Pershing Square: International Pillow Fight Day. Yes, that's right: a giant pillow fight, held simultaneously in cities across the globe. As far as I can make out, you just show up at the appointed time and place, pillow in hand, and join the mayhem. It's free (minus any costs to your dignity) and starts at 3:00 pm.
For more information about the Los Angeles pillow fight, click here.
My friend Alissa told me about this event taking place on Saturday in Pershing Square: International Pillow Fight Day. Yes, that's right: a giant pillow fight, held simultaneously in cities across the globe. As far as I can make out, you just show up at the appointed time and place, pillow in hand, and join the mayhem. It's free (minus any costs to your dignity) and starts at 3:00 pm.
For more information about the Los Angeles pillow fight, click here.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Pasadena Art Weekend
Tomorrow night, ArtNight Pasadena kicks off Pasadena Art Weekend, a three-day free festival of the visual and performing arts.
From 6 to 10 pm on Friday, March 14, Pasadena's museums and cultural institutions will open their doors, offering free admission and special presentations of music, dance and other arts. Free shuttles and organized bike tours will be available as well.
On Saturday, March 15, ArtTalk will feature a full day of performances ranging from spoken word and theater to music and storytelling at the Pasadena Playhouse District, 11 am to 5 pm. Once again, admission is free.
The weekend will end on Sunday, March 16 with ArtMarket, an all-day outdoor art exhibition of works for sale by students, faculty and alumni of Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College. The market will be held at One Colorado from 10 am to 5 pm.
From 6 to 10 pm on Friday, March 14, Pasadena's museums and cultural institutions will open their doors, offering free admission and special presentations of music, dance and other arts. Free shuttles and organized bike tours will be available as well.
On Saturday, March 15, ArtTalk will feature a full day of performances ranging from spoken word and theater to music and storytelling at the Pasadena Playhouse District, 11 am to 5 pm. Once again, admission is free.
The weekend will end on Sunday, March 16 with ArtMarket, an all-day outdoor art exhibition of works for sale by students, faculty and alumni of Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College. The market will be held at One Colorado from 10 am to 5 pm.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Free screening: King Corn
Maybe you've been hearing more in the media about the Farm Bill and wondering what the fuss is all about. Maybe you've heard that you should avoid high-fructose corn syrup but you're not sure why. For the answers to these and other mysteries, you might want to see this feature-length documentary.
King Corn chronicles the adventures of two recent college grads who decide to move to Iowa, grow an acre of corn, and follow its journey from harvest to processing. Along the way, they learn about U.S. agricultural policy, the many uses of corn, and how cheap corn affects our nation's diet and health.
As part of its "Hungry for Change" series, the California Endowment will hold a free screening of King Corn on Thursday, March 20 at 6 pm. After the screening, Alex Cohen of NPR's Day to Day will moderate a discussion with director Aaron Wolff, who will take questions from the audience. Visit the California Endowment web site for more info and to RSVP.
King Corn chronicles the adventures of two recent college grads who decide to move to Iowa, grow an acre of corn, and follow its journey from harvest to processing. Along the way, they learn about U.S. agricultural policy, the many uses of corn, and how cheap corn affects our nation's diet and health.
As part of its "Hungry for Change" series, the California Endowment will hold a free screening of King Corn on Thursday, March 20 at 6 pm. After the screening, Alex Cohen of NPR's Day to Day will moderate a discussion with director Aaron Wolff, who will take questions from the audience. Visit the California Endowment web site for more info and to RSVP.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Rose Bowl Flea Market this Sunday
The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, touted as the largest of its kind on the West Coast, takes place on the second Sunday of every month. Attendees range from veteran antique-dealers to Hollywood hipsters, experienced collectors to casual browsers, and the wares also cover the spectrum. Regular adult admission is $8.00, although early admittance (before 9:00 am) is available for an additional fee. Visit the official web site for more information.
Also on Sunday, and just down the road in Altadena, The Coffee Gallery Backstage will be having a free bluegrass jam from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. No reservations are necessary; just show up with or without an instrument. The jams will continue on the second Sunday of every month--just like the Rose Bowl Flea Market! The Coffee Gallery is at 2029 N. Lake, Altadena, CA 91001. For more information, contact David Naiditch at (626) 797-1827, or french10 at pacbell.net.
Also on Sunday, and just down the road in Altadena, The Coffee Gallery Backstage will be having a free bluegrass jam from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. No reservations are necessary; just show up with or without an instrument. The jams will continue on the second Sunday of every month--just like the Rose Bowl Flea Market! The Coffee Gallery is at 2029 N. Lake, Altadena, CA 91001. For more information, contact David Naiditch at (626) 797-1827, or french10 at pacbell.net.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
This Friday, March 7, expand your mind at The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. First Fridays are monthly events incorporating after-hours tours, discussions and live music, all for less than $10.
The current series is called "Discovery in the Age of Mammals: Building Brains and Making Minds." Following a behind-the-scenes tour at 5:30, distinguished guest lecturer Daniel Dennett of Tufts University will speak on the topic “From Animal to Person: How Cultural Evolution Furnishes Our Minds With Thinking Tools” at 6:30.
From 7:00 to 10:00 pm, live bands will play and DJs will spin in the African Mammal Hall. Personally, I can't think of a cooler setting for a dance party.
Admission is $9 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and students with ID, $2 for kids and free for museum members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the First Fridays web site.
The current series is called "Discovery in the Age of Mammals: Building Brains and Making Minds." Following a behind-the-scenes tour at 5:30, distinguished guest lecturer Daniel Dennett of Tufts University will speak on the topic “From Animal to Person: How Cultural Evolution Furnishes Our Minds With Thinking Tools” at 6:30.
From 7:00 to 10:00 pm, live bands will play and DJs will spin in the African Mammal Hall. Personally, I can't think of a cooler setting for a dance party.
Admission is $9 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and students with ID, $2 for kids and free for museum members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the First Fridays web site.
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