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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS - LOS ANGELES
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MAY 13
L.A. Family Housing 25th Anniversary Celebration
Skirball Cultural Center
6:00 pm
L.A. Family Housing (LAFH) is a leading provider of shelter and permanent housing for families transitioning out of homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles. Our 25th Annual Celebration will honor individuals who have contributed to the awareness and solutions of homelessness and poverty. Over 400 prominent political, community and business leaders are in attendance. The funds raised are used to provide a comprehensive range of housing and supportive services to help individuals and families rebuild their lives.
INFO: Nancy Sedano (818) 255-2779
www.lafh.org
MAY 14
Phenomenal Women Awards Luncheon
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
11:30 am
Every year the YWCA Greater Los Angeles organizes the Phenomenal Women Awards Luncheon and invites prominent corporations to acknowledge their remarkable women who have excelled and who continue to make progress in their community and corporate careers. Over 200 phenomenal women will receive recognition. This year's keynote speaker is Maria Contreras-Sweet, founding Chairwoman of PROMERICA BANK, the first Latino-owned business bank in California in over 35 years. Please join the YWCA Greater Los Angeles in saluting outstanding corporate women.
INFO: Tracy Clark (213) 365-2991 ext. 1328
www.ywcagla.org
MAY 15
OBS PRESENTS NIGHT AT THE MOVIES:
A Short Film Showcase
GSMLIB - 1999 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018
7:00 - 10:00pm
On May 15, 2008 the Organization of Black Screenwriters is launching the first of a series of four (4) movie nights this year where we will showcase short films from OBS filmmakers/writers as well as other local filmmakers/writers. This will be an opportunity to observe the creative visions of determined and passionate individuals. Tickets to “A Night at the Movies” are $10, Snack bar available. There will be a brief Q&A session after the screening.
INFO: Kimberly Allen (323) 735-2050
kallen@obswriter.com
www.obswriter.com
MAY 15
Get in the Mix at...Chakra Cuisine!!!
Chakra Cuisine
151 S. Doheny Dr. Beverly Hills, 90211
5:30 pm
Join the YPs at our May after-work mixer as we sit back, relax, network, and mingle! Happy hour drink and food specials will be available throughout the night. Upscale or after work attire is suggested and complementary valet parking is available. Let the LAULYP help you discover and make new business connections with SPEED NETWORKING! From 7.30 PM - 8.30 PM you can participate in an innovative take on business networking. Cost: Free for members and $5 donation for non-members. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of the LAULYP.
INFO: Rashida Purifoy
laulyps@yahoo.com
www.chakracuisine.com
MAY 15
Keaton Simons Live at the House of Blues
The House of Blues, Sunset
10:30 pm
Come join Keaton Simons and friends for some fun at the House of Blues on Sunset. There will be great music all night, you don't want to miss it! Keaton will be in the Foundation Room, hope to see you there.
INFO: Vanessa
www.myspace.com/keatonsimons
MAY 15
EToRNITY
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404
(1/2 blk of Olympic Blvd.)
8:30 pm
On Thursday, May 15th, Highways Performance Space’s 2007 Slam Champion Taaj Freeman will present her solo show, EToRNITY as the opening night show in WORD(4), Highways 4th Annual Poetry/Performance Festival. General Admission is $15. EToRNITY, which features spoken word/poetry, music and interpretive dance, examines the incidents in a young woman’s life that tears her apart and what made her stronger. Freeman, a recent transplant to the city of Los Angeles, hails from Baton Rouge, LA where she has performed at numerous venues and won several slam competitions. As a representative for Baton Rouge, she competed at the 2005 WIPS (World International Poetry Slam) in Worcester, MA. Tickets can be bought on-line @ www.highwaysperformance.org.
INFO: Leo Garcia 310-315-1459
www.myspace.com/word4poetryperformance
MAY 15-18
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
63rd 12th District Meeting
Manhattan Beach Marriott Hotel
8:00 am
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Incorporated will be hosting its 63rd 12th District Meeting at the Manhattan Beach Marrriott May 15-18. Events throughout the weekend will include a Celebrity Comedy Show, Golf Tournament, Step Show/After Party, Youth Leadership Conference, and Health Fair.
INFO: Darnell Holcomb 310 712 2571
MAY 16
Jazz at Club Classix
Westchester Bar and Grill
5630 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
8:30 pm
Club Classix is proud to present Himalaya. Himalaya is an All-Star Lineup of some the best Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul Musicians on the LA and San Francisco scene. The talents of Morris Beeks, Keyboards, Landers Pierce, Percussion; Jeffrey B. Suttles, Drums; Paul Weber, Saxophone; James Strong, Bass; and Keith Andrew, Guitar will rise up and kiss the sky just like the mountains of Tibet. Their musical fire has ignited stages around the US for over 10 years. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening with this stellar line-up known as..Himalaya $10.00 at the door. Doors open at 7:30, Shows starts at 8:30 and 10:30. Seating is limited. Free raffle throughout the evening. Dancing to the Hot House sounds of DJ Black immediately following the show Celebrate an evening of Live Music at Club Classix, We Have Jazz...and more
INFO: Herschel Ramsey 310-528-6372
www.myspace.com/fgrclubclassix
MAY 16
EXPLOSION
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404
(1/2 blk of Olympic Blvd.)
8:30 pm
Performance poets present their own mini-show using music, video, and vocal skills vying for a place in Highways’ 2009 Poetry/Performance Festival. Josef Aukee, Chazz, Cyn Da’ Poet, D’Lo, Bobby Gordon, Bren Petrakos, The Alien, Simply Kat, Kevin Vavasseur. Admission: $5.
INFO: Leo Garcia 310-315-1459
www.myspace.com/word4poetryperformance
MAY 17
National Sales Network LA Chapter
Growth Experience Sales Academy
Baldwin Hills Mall Macy Department Store
3rd floor African American Museum
4005 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles Ca 90008
10:00 am
The National Sales Network-L.A. Chapter invites you to join us at our Growth Experience Sales Academy, featuring the expertise of Daniel Grissom, Sales Guru and author of STEP UP! - How to WIN MORE and Lose Less in Business. Daniel is a trusted advisor to executives at blue chip companies including Google, IBM, Walgreens, NASDAQ, Eli Lilly and UPS. His message is global: he has spoken to sellers and leaders in Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. As an insider into excellence for close to two decades, Daniel has discerned what works (and doesn't work) in the achievement of superior results. His core message is this: "Your results can only grow to the extent that you do!"
INFO: C. Moseley 310 281-1781
www.nsnla.org
MAY 17
McCaw School Of Mines Fundraising Celebration Gala
Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino
Henderson, Nevada
6:00 pm
The McCaw School of Mines is an introduction to mining for elementary school students. It is the only mine in the country attached to a school. Though described as a museum, the McCaw School of Mines is actually more
of a hands-on experience. The McCaw School of Mines started out as a papier-mâché model of a mine tunnel built into the corner of a classroom. Shortly thereafter the Gordon McCaw Elementary School staff met, discussed the idea, and then decided to “think big”. As a result, in 1996 the McCaw School of Mines became a 4,500 square foot reality at the Gordon McCaw Elementary School in Henderson, Nevada. This annual fundraising gala is our main source of funding to keep our field trip destination available to every student/classroom who would like to tour the McCaw School of Mines no matter their economic situation. We provide the funds for the bus transportation as well as the gold each student pans. We strongly encourage any corporate sponsorship of student tours and invite you to contact us regarding attending our annual gala.
INFO: Holly Eighmy 702.799.3546
www.McCawSchoolOfMines.org
MAY 17
ArtSeen3 Benefiting AIDS Research Alliance
Smashbox Studios, Culver City
6:30 pm
Food and wine from 30 of LA's premier restaurants, a live art auction featuring over 200 works of celebrity and fine art, DJ's and live entertainment, all benefiting AIDS Research Alliance.
INFO: Michael Shelton 310-358-2423
www.artseen.org
MAY 17
Junior Achievement of Southern California and Entertainment
Industry Bowling League "Get Your Bowl On" Fund Raiser
Midtown Bowling Center
4645 Venice Blvd., LA, CA 90019
3:00 pm
The Entertainment Biz Bowl is a fundraising challenge designed to couple celebrities and corporations to raise needed funds to benefit Junior Achievement's local programming.
INFO: Carmonique Harris 323-785-3545
www.jasocal.org
MAY 17
EROTICA
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404
(1/2 blk of Olympic Blvd.)
12:00 am
Highways Performance Space concludes its 4th Annual Poetry Performance Festival with an erotica show featuring erotica master poets. Regie Cabico, Michael Datcher, George McDonald, Evy Trezvant, Conney, Mama Zun. Host: Yawo Watts. Curated by LeVan D. Hawkins. Admission: $20 general admission + $15 for members/students/seniors (includes admission to reception). Both Saturday Shows (ELECTRIC & EROTICA): $25 (see website for more info) Festival Pass (4 shows + Reception): $40.
INFO: Leo Garcia 310-315-1459
www.myspace.com/word4poetryperformance
MAY 17
ELECTRIC
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404
(1/2 blk of Olympic Blvd.)
8:30 pm
A breath-taking succession of All-Star performances light up the stage with performance, music and the WORD as part of WORD(4), Highways Performance Space's 4th Annual Poetry/Performance Festival. Curated by LeVan D. Hawkins. Nikki Blak, Regie Cabico, Tshaka Campbell, Wanda Coleman, LeVan D. Hawkins (featuring Liz Tatum), Joe Hernandez-Kolski, IN-Q, Brooke Sprowl. Host: Rob “Ratpack Slim”. Admission: $20 general admission + $15 for members/students/seniors. Reception immediately following. $5 extra for an Erotica show at Midnight. Coleman is author of 19 books and a former National Book Award Finalist. IN-Q, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, and Regie Cabico have all appeared on HBO’s Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry, the pinnacle achievement of modern-day performance poetry. Cabico, from New York is also a three-time National Poetry Slam champion. Campbell is a former LA and SF Grand Slam Champion. ELECTRIC features old and new school performance styles and is multi-cultural and multi-generational.
INFO: Leo Garcia 310-315-1459
www.myspace.com/word4poetryperformance
MAY 17
Jasmine Murrell, Possession of Fela Kuti
Pounder-Koné Artspace
6:00 – 9:00pm
Inspired by the revolutionary Nigerian icon Fela Kuti, this work is at once vibrant, dynamic, comedic, and damning. Murrell creates visual intersections between the brownstones of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Kuti’s Africa, challenging notions of space and time. Also gripping is the artist ’s critique of concepts of gender and sexuality in this sensual and visually stunning work.
INFO: Julin Everett- Gallery Assistant 323.913.2247
www.cchpkas.com
MAY 18
Minor "Wedding" Details
Oceana Hotel, Santa Monica
9:00 am
Minor Details Productions presents a how-to, hands-on event for the bride who wants to look and feel her very best. The Bridal Workshop will provide Brides, Bridal Parties and Mothers of the Brides practical information that they will use right away and even after the wedding day. The bride will come and spend the day with leading experts in the stylish Oceana boardroom where she will learn the secrets of: wedding planning, skin care preparation, how to brighten and whiten her smile, choosing the right lingerie, and what’s hot for her special day. Guests will experience the Minor Details Wedding Show Case, featuring a wonderful assortment of wedding vendors that will be available to answer all of their questions: from flowers to honeymoon travel, cake to photography and even selecting the perfect perfume to the proper shoes. Minor Details Productions wants brides to come and indulge themselves at the beautiful Oceana Hotel, in Santa Monica, be pampered, but most of all be in the know.
INFO: Terrina Scott 323-410-2215
www.minordetailsproductions.com
MAY 18
Southern University Alumni Meeting
Lucy Florence
3351 W 43rd Street, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Monthly alumni meeting.
INFO: Fred Williams (323) 292-1148
www.suinla.org
