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APRIL TBA
Riverside Black History Month Committee
Youth Gospel Festival
Park Avenue Baptist Church
1910 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Riverside, CA
This Event brings together a number of youth choirs, soloist,
instrumentalists and praise dancers from churches throughout
the Southland. Free will offering.
INFO: 951.684.0805 or 951.682.4782
www.blackhistorycommittee.org
APRIL 1
5th Annual Evening of Jazz
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
5:00 - 8:00 pm
A smooth jazz fundraising event to benefit The One Miracle
Celebration of Life Foundation featuring Grammy nominee
Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr with special guests Greg Adams,
Eric Darius and a surprise special guest. 94.7 The Wave's
Pat Prescott is the Mistress of Ceremony. VIP tickets also
available at $105 with dinner and preferred seating included.
Tickets also available at Inglewood Tickets at 800-671-SEAT.
Special Offer: $35 General Admission (save $10) if purchased
before 2/28/07.
INFO: Mike Jones 888-309-2107
www.onemiracle911.com
APRIL 4-17
California High-Speed Rail Authority Scoping Meetings
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 6-8 pm:
Glendale Public Library; 222 E. Harvard St, Glendale, CA
91205
Thursday, April 5, 2007 from 6-8 pm:
LA County MTA Board Room; One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles,
CA 90012
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 6-8 pm:
Sylmar Park Recreation Center; 13109 Borden Ave, Sylmar,
CA 91342
Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 6-8 pm:
Palmdale City Hall; 38300 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 6-8 pm:
LA River Center & Gardens; 570 W. Ave 26, Los Angeles,
CA 90065
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has proposed high-speed
train service for intercity travel in California between
the major metropolitan centers of the San Francisco Bay
Area and Sacramento in the north, through the Central Valley,
to LA and San Diego in the south. The proposed LA to Palmdale
alignment will follow the existing Metrolink rail lines
along San Fernando Road through LA, Glendale, Burbank, and
San Fernando, before continuing along Soledad Canyon Road
through the Santa Clarita Mountains and into Palmdale. The
Authority is currently undergoing the preliminary environmental
review process known as the Scoping Phase for the high-speed
rail alignment from Union Station in downtown LA to Palmdale.
INFO: Annette Cortez
www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov
APRIL 7
Financial Workshop For Teens
3720 West 54th Street
1:00 pm - 3:00pm
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Athens-Westmont
Section, is sponsoring a free financial management workshop
for teens ages 14-19 yrs. This 6-week class is designed
to teach teens how to handle money and prepare for their
future. Topics include the Rule of 72, how to write a check
and building your own business. The cost is free but it
will give your child a headstart on building a legacy to
be passed on to future generations.
INFO: Myra Green, Program Chair AWS 323.599.5518
ncnwaws@aim.com, www.ncnw.org
APRIL 7
Health Fair
USC - McCarthy Quad
10am-3pm
Contact: Liz Delgado 213-749-8787
Children's Defense Fund-California & Student Health
OUTreach® Projects at USC and UCLA Present the annual
Spring Health Fair. FREE SERVICES: Dental and Vision Screenings,
Health & Nutrition Information, Screenings for glucose,
anemia, diabetes, blood pressure & Cholesterol, Health
Insurance Enrollment & Much More!!! FREE food, entertainment
& prizes! ***Street Parking is Available. Sponsored
by the Children's Defense Fund - California.
INFO: shout@ucla.edu - Liz Delgado 213.749.8787
APRIL 8-10
2007 Holy Week Signs And Wonders
645 WEST Arbor Vitae, Inglewood, Ca. 90301
1:00am and 7:45pm
Join Dr. Jynona Norwood for Easter Sunday Services for a
special resurrection celebration with special guest speaker
Dr. Albert Sampson, from Chicago, Ill. A Biblical Scholar
and the only SCLC staff member ordained by the late Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Easter Sunday Evening, Monday and
Tuesday Dr. Sampson will be speaking on phenomenal miracles
of 2007. Meet the community with Dr. Norwood for prayer
nightly @ 7:45pm
INFO: Dr Jynona Norwood 310 419-3930
APRIL 9
WHIRLING DERVISHES of RUMI
Bovard Auditorium, USC
7:30pm
WHIRLING DERVISHES of RUMI COMING BACK TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
In April, Global Cultural Connections (a non-profit organization)
is continuing its golden chain of events with the Whirling
Dervishes of Rumi to commemorate the 800th birthday of Mawlânâ
Jalâl ad-Dîn Rumi. One of the Wonders Of Turkey,
Whirling Dervishes are going to perform live classical Turkish
and sufi music and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling
on the stage. The series of performances in Los Angeles
include USC Bovard Auditorium on the 9th and Irvine Barclay
Theatre on the 10th. As UNESCO declared this year as the
800th birth year of Rumi, please don't miss this once in
a lifetime opportunity.
INFO: Atilla Kahveci (818) 445-3188
www.whirlingworld.org
www.gccfoundation.com
APRIL 10-11
Greater Los Angeles Vendor Fair
Los Angeles Convention Center
INFO: www.www.lavendorfair.com
APRIL 11
The Billies
Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
The 2nd Annual Billies: an awards show celebrating extraordinary
contributions in the media's portrayal of women in sports,
will be presented for the second time after an incredible
first year event.
INFO: Billies@WomensSportsFoundation.org
APRIL 11-14
Soweto Gospel Choir
Tickets: $40 and $35
APR 11 - UC Santa Barbara - Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara,
CA
INFO: 805.893.3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
APR 13 - UC Riverside - Concert Hall, Riverside, CA
INFO: 909.787.4331, www.ucr.edu
APR 14 - Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
INFO: 949.854.4646, www.thebarclay.org
APRIL 12
Los Angeles Urban League
Whitney M. Young, Jr. 34th Awards Dinner
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
INFO: 323.299.9660
www.laul.org
APRIL 12
Love Questions
The Bungalow Club (Upstairs Room)
7174 Melrose Ave (Cross Street: Formosa Avenue)
Los Angeles 90046
6pm Happy Hour Icebreaker
8pm Love Questions
We give you the opening line, it's up to you to do the rest.
Participate in the Unlock Ice Breaker during Happy Hour
and get a chance to win a round of drinks or other exciting
prizes. After Happy Hour, enjoy a musical performance and
submit anonymous questions you have always wanted to ask
the opposite sex. 21 and OVER. DRESS CODE enforced. PRICE:
$12 before 7 pm / $15 after 7 pm *price includes copy of
"I Do?" by Edwardo Jackson
INFO: lovquestions@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/lovequestions
APRIL 14
The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
A Night of Comedy V
Wilshire Theatre, Beverly Hills
Hosted by Doris Roberts and starring Ray Romano, this annual
fundraising event will have guests rolling with laughter
from performances by Romano and many more comedians to be
announced. Last year's event featured performances by Romano,
Kathy Griffin, Garry Shandling, Kevin James and Brian Reagon
and raised more than $200,000 for direct services to children
affected by HIV and AIDS. Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
is the sole organization in the United States that addresses
the daily needs of children infected with or affected by
HIV/AIDS. Tickets start at $30 each, and are limited to
adults age 21 and over. Please call for tickets, sponsorship
opportunities and/or information.
INFO: 310.258.0850
APRIL 14 & 21
Special Needs Network, Inc. "Tools for Transformation"
Challengers Boys & Girls Club
5029 S. Vermont Blvd.
April is National Autism Month. To help combat the lack
of special needs support services and resources, Special
Needs Network, Inc. will host "Tools for Transformation:
Two Days of Free Parent Workshops, Advocacy and Resources
for Families Impacted by the Autism Epidemic and Other Developmental
Disorders" beginning at 8 a.m. on two Saturdays, April
14th and 21st in the Challengers Boys & Girls Club facility,
5029 S. Vermont Blvd. In addition to free training for parents,
professionals and community leaders by experts in the field,
the two days will offer a free legislative breakfast including
California Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism chair, Sen.
Darrell Steinberg, more than six hours of free training,
a free resource fair, a free legal clinic, free lunch, free
childcare, and transportation stipends for the first 50
families attending. SNN co-founders, Areva Martin, Esq.,
Martin & Martin LLP (L.A.'s largest African American
female-owned law firm), and Donna Ross Jones, president,
Transition Music Corporation and featured as one of "50
Most Influential Women" by the Hollywood Reporter,
are both available for interviews. Both are mothers of children
diagnosed as autistic.
INFO: Special Needs Network, Inc. 323.692.7772
MEDIA: RAE JONES 323.3294.5280
APRIL 14 & 28
Toastmasters 4 Writers April Meetings
9:30am - 11:30am
Write Brothers Software
138 N. Brand Blvd. 2nd floor, Glendale CA
Toastmasters 4 Writers helps good writers become great speakers!
Learn to Speak to Any Size Group - From 1 person to 1,000!
PARKING: $1.50/hour in lot 1 block E of Brand on Maryland,
S of Wilson, 2 hours free w/validation from Exchange merchants
(inc. Starbucks & Jamba Juice) COST: Guests always welcome
at no charge.
Contact: Barbara Schiffmann 818-846-3043
literasee@aol.com
http://tm4w.freetoasthost.com
APRIL 14 - MAY 12
Free Financial Workshop For Teens
NCNW, Inc. Council House
3720 West 54th Street Los Angeles, California
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Athens-Westmont
Section is sponsoring a free financial workshop for teens
ages 14-19. If you missed our opening session on April 7,
2007, please come out and join us for the next 5 consecutive
Saturday's. The participants will learn about the Rule of
72, mutual funds, balancing a checkbook, how to be responsible
with credit and much, much more. The workbook and all materials
are provided for your teen and they will receive valuable
information that will last them a lifetime. The first five
to RSVP this week will receive a gift card.
INFO: Myra Green 323 599-5518 or 213 458-1612
APRIL 16 - MAY 5
VEPAG Children of the Gospel
Youth Vocal Workshop AUDITIONS
9200 S. Vail Way
Inglewood, CA 90305
Good News! Vision Entertainment Performing Arts Group (VEPAG)
will be holding auditions for the "Children of the
Gospel Vocal Workshop" for youth ages 8-18 who love
to sing and wish to receive professional training. This
three-week intensive, yet fun-filled vocal workshop, promises
to give the Beginner, Intermediate and Advance student the
opportunity to learn Voice, Choral harmonies, Vocal projections,
Warm-up techniques, Diction, Music theory, Music business
and a lot more from Berklee of Music Alumni and other top
professional in the music industry. Best of all, at the
conclusion of the vocal workshop the participates will perform
live on stage for family and friends in the Children of
the Gospel Concert on May 11th.
INFO: 310-316-3037
www.vepag.org
APRIL 18
Save Allensworth!
Bus Trip to Sacramento For Committee Meeting
Leaving from Jackson Limo Parking Lot
Slauson Avenue & West Blvd.
Los Angeles, California
11:30pm
Allensworth is a town, and the only California Park that
honors the accomplishments, vision and culture of African
Americans. It was founded by Colonel Allen Allensworth who
was born a slave and sold three times by the age of twelve
because he was caught reading. He became the first African
American chaplain and the highest ranking officer in the
US Army in his day. Allensworth is now threatened by two
mega dairies approved by Tulare County to operate across
the street from the park. The 21,000 cows will create several
tons of manure and 10,000 gallons of manure water and draw
millions of flies a day. This will kill the park. The California
Black Caucus has written Bill AB 576 to protect the park.
It will be heard in committee on April 18th. We have a bus
going up from Jackson Limo lot (Slauson Avenue and West
Bld. in Los Angeles at 11:30pm. The trip is free. Speak
up to protect our heritage. Please RSVP.
INFO: reservation@allensworthpals.org
323-971-1277, www.allensworthpals.org
APRIL 19
Dine Out Los Angeles 2007
Participating LA Restaurants
10:00am
Dine Out Los Angeles is a one-day fundraising event, where
Los Angeles area restaurants donate 20% or more of their
day's proceeds to Aid For AIDS to help prevent homelessness
and hunger for individuals and families impoverished and
disabled by HIV/AIDS. This is such an easy way to support
the HIV/AIDS community - you have to eat, right? So on Thursday
April 19th, 2007, for breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurants
from West Hollywood to Silverlake to Hollywood to Long Beach
to Pasadena to West Los Angeles to Beverly Hills to the
Valley and more will be donating monies from meals purchased
that day. One day. One meal (or more). It is so simple and
delicious!
INFO: 323-656-1107, info@aidforaids.net
www.dineoutla.org
www.aidforaids.net
APRIL 19
South Central Planning Alliance
Cocktail Reception
Watts Labor Community Action Committee Museum
10950 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059
6:00pm -7:30pm
Community Residents & Mayoral Appointees United to Improve
the Quality of Life in South Central Los Angeles. COME PARTICIPATE
in creating the vision for a new partnership between city
officials and community residents in South Central Los Angeles.
INVITED GUESTS: Janice Hahn, Council 15th District, Gail
Goldberg, Director of City Planning, Larry Frank, Deputy
Mayor of Neighborhoods and Community Service, and Valerie
Shaw, Board of Public Works. SPONSORS: Watts Labor Community
Action Committee (WLCAC), Alameda Corridor Jobs Coalition,
Hyde Park Organizational Partnership for Employment (HOPE),
Crenshaw Corridor Coalition, Legal Aid Foundation of Los
Angeles, South Central Planning Alliance, South Central/
Southeast Task Force of the Planning Department and the
Los Angeles Public Policy Round Table.
RSVP: 323-731-6606
APRIL 20
Ms. Black Diamond Legend Walk, Mother's walk of Fame
Hollywood Park Pavilion, Ballroom, Sixth Floor
3883 West Century, Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303
6:00 pm
Black Diamond Enterprises & Associates presents "Mothers
Queen's Day Ball announced their annual Mother's & Wives
of Legends celebration. With Event Highlights including
Live Entertainment, remembering Musical Legends, Elegant
buffet, African Drummers & Brazilian Dancers. The main
event is crowning of the royal queen of the Mothers Queen's
Day Ball to the one and deserving comedienne and actress
Irene "Mama" Stokes", she will behold the
honors of 2007. "Mama" Stokes affectionately called
by many in the entertainment industry is by any standard
one of the most influential stars in America today. Whether
it's through her stand-up comedy shows around the world,
television shows or major film roles, "Mama" Stokes
has clearly touched the lives of people far and near.
INFO: Annice Deveaux/Founder 310 604-3266
visualworldmin@sbcglobal.net
MEDIA: Shyra Arrington @ Shy Public Relations (951) 334-7566
shypublicrelations@gmail.com
APRIL 20
Urban League 2007 Golf Classic
Sycuan Resort and Casino
12:30 pm
The Annual Urban League of San Diego County Golf Classic
is coming up, and this is your special invitation to get
involved. We are pleased and honored to welcome back Hall
of Fame member Kellen Winslow as our Celebrity Host. In
addition to having Kellen's magical involvement, for the
fourth year in a row, the classic will be held at the beautiful
Sycuan Resort & Casino at Singing Hills Golf Club on
Friday, April 20, 2007. Since 1953 the Urban League of San
Diego County has been serving not only African Americans,
but people of all colors, ages and beliefs who are underserved.
More than 445,000 San Diegan's have been assisted in the
areas of employment, education, and housing. It is the support
of business partners like you that make these programs successful.
We raise the money in this community and we spend the money
in this community. Your participation in this worthwhile
event is truly a way your company can make a difference.
Your support of this fabulous tournament helps real people
in our community. Enclosed are the benefits you will receive
as a tournament sponsor and registration information. From
title sponsor to a foursome, I'm sure there is a level of
participation for you. To have a registration packet emailed
to you, please contact our office at 619.266.6265 or kea@sdul.org.
Contact: Kea 619.266.6265
www.ulsdc.org
APRIL 21
The William Grant Still Performing Arts
Society
ENTERTAINMENT "You Are The Star" SHOWCASE
Lucy Florence Coffee House & Art Gallery
3351 West 43rd Street, Leimert Park, CA
8:00pm - Midnight
Calling ALL ENTERTAINERS representing ALL GENRES & STYLES
of music, singing, theater, spoken word, poetry, dance!
Industry pros will be invited! Admission is FREE. Deadline:
April 19
INFO: 323.252.6544
APRIL 19-21
California Black Health
Network Conference
INFO: www.cbhn.org
APRIL 21
2007 South L. A. Earth Day Festival
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Los Angeles
10:00am - 6:00pm
"Sustaining Environmental Health for Our Children,
Our Planet and Our Future" will be the theme, as thousands
of Los Angelinos come together for the 2007 South L. A.
Earth Day Festival. This all-day Earth Day extravaganza
is being presented by California Greenworks, Inc. a non-profit
environmental outreach and education organization, whose
work focuses on environmental justice issues and revitalizing
and preserving urban open spaces. The focus of this year's
program is on environmental health and water pollution and
its impact on children's health. Call for more information
on sponsorship or booth reservations.
INFO: California Greenworks 714.523.7292
www.SouthLAEarthDay.org
www.CaliforniaGreenWorks.org
APRIL 21
Ladies, Let's Get Our Money Straight
Baldwin Hills Public Library
11:00 am
Free generic financial education workshop for women. This
months focus will be on retirement & estate planning.
This is not a solicitation to sell any products or services.
RSVP via email required. Casual dress. Light refreshements
served. Listen to Melanie & Alicia on "Is Your
Financial House in Order" on AM 1460 KTYM 2nd Wednesday
of each month at 9:30am PST.
INFO: Alicia Ross or Melanie Perry 310.231.7700
alicia.ross@axa-advisors.com
melanie.perry@axa-advisors.com
www.axaonline.com
APRIL 21
City Of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Congress of Neighborhoods
Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
INFO: 213.485.1360
www.lacityneighborhoods.com
APRIL 21
IWOSC - BUSINESSES REACHING BUSINESSES - IN YOUR WORDS
Veterans Memorial Building
4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City
TIME: 10:30 AM to 1 PM
COST: General Admission: $35; IWOSC members: $15
You write brochures, flyers, press releases, and reports
for your business clients. In this hands-on, interactive
seminar, you will learn how to optimize your clients' business-to-business
communications. Instructor Trish Lester teaches techniques
that will help improve your clients' communications to other
businesses as well as directly to the consumer. Reservation
deadline: 6 p.m. Friday evening, April 20.
INFO: IWOSC 877-799-7483
www.iwosc.org
APRIL 22
Gospel Extravaganza
B.B. KING'S - UNIVERSAL CITY WALK
6:00 pm
Performing: Trameka Shawnte Richardson (appeared at Carnegie
Hall), Tim Kepler (Best Male Gospel Performer, LA Black
Music Award), LAVA (Los Angeles Voices of Angels), Unity
Choir - Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda, & OLIO
- Bringing you truth through music Show hosted by MC Edward
J. EXTRAS FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND: The first 200 guests in
the door will be eligible for the $100 cash prize Drawing
Raffle drawing for a New IPOD NANO, raffle tickets available
for purchase at the door or prior to event. Winner must
be present to win! Advance tickets $15.00- $20.00 at the
door Tickets may be purchased by calling Business Source
Promotions - Toll Free (866) 264-6697 or by e-mailing ticket
request to: info@bspmi.com.
INFO: Gospel On Point 323.578.7209 ask for Clarence
Rev. Carol Scott 310/562-3738
JUNETENTH57@aol.com
APRIL 22
LAAAWPAC 15th Annual
PowerPac Awards Event & Fundraiser
USC Town & Gown
INFO: 323.497.8791, ewms95@aol.com
310.863.5083, brasfieldg@yahoo.com
APRIL 22
GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA 2007
B.B. King's - Universal City
6:00 pm
Join us for an evening of Gospel Music from some of the
best local talent the LA area has to offer. The featured
choir of the evening will be LA VOICES. Doors open at 6:00pm
INFO: Rev. Carol Scott 310.562.3738
APRIL 22
"I Believe I can fly 2007 Kids Summit"
The famous Celebrity Center Garden Pavilion Hall
5930 Franklin Ave Hollywood, CA 90028
2:00pm
Collier Image Studios presents a free summit for kids of
all ages, family and friends hosted by actress Minnie Foxx
and friends. Dare to dream and have some fun, join us to
be blessed, motivated and educated. Meet and greet talented
creative entrepreneurs, business owners and educators to
share words of wisdom to inspire and motivate our youth.
This annual event will include live performances, guest
speakers, giveaways and many, many other surprises.
INFO: Actress Minnie Foxx (310) 560-3683 or Shyra Arrington
www.collierimagestudios.net
APRIL 22
"LINKING ART IN THE COMMUNITY"
Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
1:00-4:00 pm
"Linking Art In The Community" showcases the talents
of more than 40 local fine artists, artisans and authors.
The exhibit presents a variety of artwork including paintings,
sculptures and wearable art, and will also include poetry
readings. This year's event will honor renowned artist,
Dr. Yvonne Cole-Meo for her immense contribution to the
art world. Meo, an artist, educator and lecturer, developed
the African Art Curriculum for Art Department at Pasadena
City College, was visiting professor at California State
University (Los Angeles), and is included in Who Was Who
in American Art. Meo earned her Doctorate in African and
African-American Art History from Union Institute in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Admission is free, plenty of parking is available,
and works on exhibit will be available for purchase.
INFO: Cheryl Myers 626-381-6103 or 818-636-7306
APRIL 24
Fouth Annual WomenSpeak
6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Olympic Collection
11301 West Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
A Celebration of the Way Women Work - Join us in honoring
the experience and wisdom of three admirable women who are
making a difference: Alice Graham, Attorney Toni Reinis,
New Directions, Marta Waller, KTLA News.
Contact: Pat 310.481.0600
www.westlachamber.org
APRIL 24
LA Book Signing for Dr. Randal Pinkett's Campus CEO
SEA BAR at the Mondrian Hotel
8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, California 90069
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dr. Randal Pinkett, Successful Entrepreneur, Author, Rhodes
Scholar, and winner of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice"
on NBC. Most notably, Dr. Pinkett made history as the first
African-American ever to receive a Rhodes Scholarship at
Rutgers University. HOSTED BY AWARD WINNING ACTRESS, SINGER,
AND ACTIVIST, SHERYL LEE RALPH
MEDIA: Lisa Chance, info@kyleaverypr.com 626.288.7085
APRIL 24
Community Call to Action and Accountability
Town Hall Meeting - "Modern Day Lynching"
Bethel AME Church
7900 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047
(corner of Western & 79th St.)
7:00 pm
In January 2007 Matthew Powell was shot 4 times by the LAPD
while HANDCUFFED. C. C. A. A. is hosting a Town Hall Meeting
on Police Abuse. Community Call to Action and Accountability
was founded on February 8, 2005 after the tragic LAPD killing
of 13-year-old Devin Brown. CCAA is a community-based organization
founded on the principle of grassroots organizing and operational
unity. CCAA is the coming together of diverse elements in
our community. Our members include people from civic organizations,
churches, mosques, street organizations, various affiliations
and residents from the community. We meet every Tuesday
night and have formed different committees to confront the
varying concerns impacting our community. Our purpose has
been to pro-actively work to PROMOTE PEACE IN THE STREETS,
we demand an END to POLICE BRUTALITY! And STOP THE KILLING
OF US BY US.
INFO: Akili 213-713-5423
323.750.3240, admin@cc2aa.com
www.cc2aa.com
APRIL 25
YWCA Greater Los Angeles Jeans for Justice
benefiting its Sexual Assault Crisis Program
Location TBA
6:00pm
INFO: Leslie Orticke 213.251.1330
Leslie.orticke@ywcagla.org
APRIL 25
VIKLARBO Chamber Ensemble
Valley Beth Shalom
7:30 pm
The Jewish Music Commission of LA presents the elite VIKLARBO
Chamber Ensemble in a program that includes new American
Jewish music by David Lefkowitz and Maria Newman. Both of
these young Los Angeles-based musicians are in great demand
as composers, performers and educators. Also on the evening
program are works by Leonard Bernstein and Robert Schumann.
The ensemble features Maria Newman, violin; Scott Hosfeld,
viola; Sebastian Toettcher, cello; Wendy Prober, piano;
and Amanda Walker, clarinet. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15
at the door.
INFO: 818.788.6000
www.jmcla.org
APRIL 26
The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
and Domestic Violence Assistance
25th Anniversary Dinner
The Grand Hall of The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Los Angeles Music Hall
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Reception 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Funds raised at this special event honoring the history
and work of the Center will help support the Center's educational,
legal and advocacy programs to low-income families in Los
Angeles and assure access to the courts for the disadvantaged.
Call for information regarding table sponsorships, tribute
journal ads or tickets.
INFO: Jim Jesperson-Wheat 213.388.7505 ext. 317
events@hbcfl.org
APRIL 26
Bringing Essential Oils Into Your Home
Whole Foods Market - West Los Angeles
7:00pm
Learn the top seven essential oils every home should have
with Patricia Carol Brooks, Editorial Director of Aromatherapy
Thymes magazine. This program explores seven of the most
useful and valuable essentials oils; for health, personal
care and simple enjoyment. Topics include safety of essential
oils, essential oils for stimulation, relaxation, pain relief
and healing. Lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, orange,
peppermint and ylang ylang.
Contact: Loren 323-930-0058
www.aromatherapythymes.com
APRIL 26
Without Fear...Claiming Safe Communities
Without Sacrificing Ourselves
L.A. River Center
570 West Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065
6:00-9:00pm
The Southern California Library will hold a special event
in celebration of creating communities that work for all
of us, recognizing that public safety is about far more
than policing and prisons. Prison activist and author Ruth
Wilson Gilmore and the late Michael Zinzun, co-founder of
the Coalition Against Police Abuse, will be honored in an
evening featuring speakers; exhibits drawing on the Library'
s historic collections, including materials from Zinzun's
papers; a silent auction featuring art by local artists
and items reproduced from the Library's collections; and
a musical performance by jazz vocalist Dwight Trible. Ticket
prices are $50, and group rates are available. An event
reader will be available, with original articles and interviews
featuring cutting-edge analysis from authors such as Mike
Davis, Vijay Prashad, and Ruth Gilmore on the strategies
that have been carried out in the name of creating safe
communities, and their devastating impacts politically,
socially, and economically. The event provides an opportunity
to explore new options as we approach the eve of the fifteenth
anniversary of the Rodney King verdict and the civil unrest
that followed and as Governor Schwarzenegger proposes to
spend $10.9 billion expanding California's already massive
prison system.
INFO: Southern California Library 323.759.6063
www.socallib.org
APRIL 26-29
12th Annual Los Angeles Antiques Show
Barker Hangar
Santa Monica Air Center
11:00am
Benefiting P.S. ARTS, the four day event will kick-off with
a star-studded Opening Night Preview Party (Wednesday, April
25th, 6:30 pm ) with over 2,500 of the community's most
elite & influential professionals and tastemakers in
attendance. Tickets: $15
INFO: 310.586.1017 (Party Tickets)
www.losangelesantiqueshow.com
APRIL 27
"New Resources for Addressing Racism"
FAME Renaissance Center
1968 W. Adams Blvd in Los Angeles.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
On behalf of Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas and a multi-cultural
assemblage of co-sponsors, we invite you to attend an informational
dialogue and orientation focusing on "New Resources
for Addressing Racism". This orientation is related
to the 15th anniversary of the 1992 Civil Unrest, and is
designed to increase the knowledge and capabilities of those
individuals and organizations who are working to address
issues of racial disharmony and/or inequity. The instruction
and discussion will focus on how to organize large-scale
dialogues and other collaborative/networking methods to
catalyze the engagement of larger communities and ultimately
effect positive change and racial equity among individuals,
in organizations, and in public policy. Your demonstrated
concern for these issues warranted informing you about this
important opportunity. We anticipate the attendance of a
diverse group of professionals and community leaders/members.
We also have a group of high school students from Hamilton
High school confirmed to attend this orientation, and hope
that YOU will also be among the participants. Please note
that FREE Lunch is provided and space is limited, thus your
prompt RSVP is imperative. If you are not able to attend
the orientation we encourage you to send a representative
from your organization. Thank you.
RSVP: Joan Crear 213.745.6656, Joan.crear@sen.ca.gov
APRIL 27
Building Bridges to Optimum Health:
BEFORE, BETWEEN, & BEYOND PREGNANCY
California Science Center
700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90037
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
A community dialogue to help prevent low birth weight. The
day will provide community feedback on the events of the
pre-term working group. The conference is FREE, however
you must register. Seating is limited.
INFO: 323.292.2002
Register online www.haaf2.org
healthyafricanamericanfamilies@yahoo.com
APRIL 28
Anthony J. Nickols, Jr.
4th Annual Walk for Life
Eisenhower High School Campus
1321 North Lilac Avenue
Rialto, California 92376
INFO: www.nickolswalkforlife.org
APRIL 28
Senator Barack Obama
A Reception Benefiting Obama for America
Boulevard 3
6523 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California
8:15pm-10:15pm
R.S.V.P Required: Please mention you were invited by Douglas
Nelson. Contribution Information - Please Make Checks Payable
to: Obama for America, 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 745, Beverly
Hills, CA 90211. Minimum Contribution For Reception: $500.00.
Maximum Contribution For Campaign: $4,600.
INFO: Edna Walker 310.270.6297
ewalker@008theMovement.org
APRIL 28
USC Black Alumni Association
29th Annual Alumni Awards & Scholarship Benefit
Town & Gown; USC University Park Campus
INFO: http://alumni.usc.edu/baa/calendar.htm
APRIL 28
Delta Chi Chapter's
35th Annual Scholarship Luncheon "Artist of Tomorrow"
Hacienda Hotel - Crystal Ballroom
525 N. Sepulveda Blvd., EL Segundo, CA
11:00AM - Noon Social Hour, Noon - 1:30PM Lunch Served
Delta Chi Chapter's 35th Annual Scholarship Luncheon "Artist
of Tomorrow" & Silent Auction, featuring Phi-Teens,
Rosebuds, Jr. Cavaliers/ Cavaliers. Donation $30.00.
INFO: La Verne Wilson 323.734.7665
deltachichapter@yahoo.com
www.gpd-deltachi.com, www.gammaphideltasorority.com
APRIL 28
Toastmasters 4 Writers April Meetings
9:30am - 11:30am
Write Brothers Software
138 N. Brand Blvd. 2nd floor, Glendale CA
Toastmasters 4 Writers helps good writers become great speakers!
Learn to Speak to Any Size Group - From 1 person to 1,000!
PARKING: $1.50/hour in lot 1 block E of Brand on Maryland,
S of Wilson, 2 hours free w/validation from Exchange merchants
(inc. Starbucks & Jamba Juice) COST: Guests always welcome
at no charge.
Contact: Barbara Schiffmann 818-846-3043
literasee@aol.com
http://tm4w.freetoasthost.com
APRIL 28
WordPlay - The Art of Wosene Worke Kosrof
Addis Art Gallery
5524 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
6:00pm
Wosene's work has been shown and collected by major galleries
and institutions since the 1970s. His early fascination
with Amharic script from his native Ethiopia has evolved
into calligraphic forms imbued with symbolic and metaphoric
characteristics that transcend ethnicity. Trained as a fine
artist in Ethiopia and at Howard University in the US, Wosene
was one of the first African artists to achieve critical
success in the contemporary art scene. Indeed, his work
is so complex and irresistible that his audiences manifest
a fan-like devotion. The collection on exhibition at Addis
Art Gallery will consist of recent and mostly new work;
the intimate setting and the opportunity to meet the artist
at the opening receptions, makes this an exhibition worthy
of special attention. Opening receptions: Saturday, April
28, 6-9 pm and Sunday, April 29, 2-7 pm.
INFO: Mesai Haileleul 310.666.6252
www.addis-art.com
APRIL 28
The University of Southern California Black Alumni Association
29th Annual Alumni Awards & Scholarship Benefit Gala
6:30 pm
USC Bovard Auditorium
The University of Southern California Black Alumni Association
(USC BAA) will celebrate the talents and contributions of
alumni, faculty and corporate sponsors, who have contributed
to the growth of the USC BAA Scholarship Fund, as well as
to the legacy of USC's African-American alumni. The festivities
begin with an awards program in the university's 1,200-seat
Bovard Auditorium, followed by a post-event celebration
in USC' s historic Town & Gown.
INFO: Lela Ward Oliver, Tobin & Associates 323.857.0869
http://alumnbi.usc.edu/baagala
APRIL 28 & 29
9th Annual Mission West Spring Art Festival
Mission Street in the historic Mission West District of
South Pasadena
10:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Jump into Spring and celebrate at an outdoor extravaganza
at the 9th Annual Mission West Spring Art Festival. The
Festival attracts a select-juried group of more than 100
talented fine artists and craftspeople showcasing hand-painted
one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories; gold, silver and
beaded jewelry; sculptures, wall hangings, and home décor;
hand-blown glass, pottery and ceramics; children's clothing,
accessories and toys: scented candles and potpourri; bonsai
trees; plus photography, mixed media artwork, paintings
and watercolors, are available for purchase. Additional
the event includes an international food court, a children's
area with rides, games and amusements, plus live entertainment
(music and dance) from local performers. Admission to the
event is free and ample parking is available.
INFO: del Mano Productions LLC (626) 798-6803
info@Mission-West.com
www.Mission-West.com
APRIL 26-29
Spring Secrets 2007
Join us for a 3-Day Spring Secret weekend getaway in Beverly
Hills presenting new ideas, receiving great gifts and networking
with the best in Los Angeles. Pink Diamond VIP Gala - Saturday,
April 28th, 2007 - Private Mansion in Beverly Hills Kick
- Off Celebration starts at 8:00pm. Spring Secret Partnership
Luncheon - Sunday, April 29th, 2007 - Four Season Hotel
Beverly Hills from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
INFO: 310-645-8823
springsecrets07@aol.com
www.springsecrets.com
APRIL 28
Giffoni Hollywood in Riverside
(International film festival for youth ages 9-17)
Riverside City College, Digital Library
4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Calif. 92506
11:30 a.m. - Film screenings begin (short-film synopsis
included)
2 p.m. - Award Ceremony broadcasted live from the Kodak
Theater in Hollywood via Internet stream!
MEDIA: Christi@wildcardproducytions.net
rdpnatasha@sbcglobal.net
APRIL 28-29
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
UCLA Campus
Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm am
Take your love for books to new depths at the 12th Annual
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. As America's largest
literary event, there's nothing like it anywhere. Mingle
with 400 authors. Listen to 150 readings & panels. Browse
among 300 exhibitors. Enjoy six exciting outdoor stages.
And explore two fun-filled children's areas with activities
for the entire family. You're also invited to join us on
Friday evening, April 27, as we honor the best books of
2006 and their writers at the 27th Annual Los Angeles Times
Book Prizes. Admission is FREE. Parking $8.
INFO: Darwin Bradshaw 1-800-528-4637, ext. 7BOOK
www.latimes.com/events
APRIL 29
Community Forum on Private, Independent Schools
St. James' Episcopal School
2:00 - 4:00pm
Created for families who are interested in sending their
children to private independent schools, this dynamic workshop
will provide an in-depth understanding of the school choice
and admissions process. Angelina Arrington, Director of
Upper Elementary, will facilitate a discussion about the
different school philosophies and how to finance a private
school education. Parents with children of all ages will
leave this workshop feeling empowered and informed! This
workshop is the second in our Partners in Education parent
education series. This event if FREE to the public. Please
RSVP no later than three days before the event.
Contact: Angelina R. Arrington - aarrington@stjamesschool.net
www.stjamesschool.net
APRIL 30
Hollywood Entertainment Museum's
Annual Golf Tournament & Spa Day Fundraiser
North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village
10:00 am
Beau Bridges is honorary chair and Gary Bryan, morning DJ
of K-Earth will entertain everyone as emcee. Enjoy a full
day of golf or spa (sponsored by allen edwards salon + spa),
including a silent auction, cocktail reception, popular
gift bag, dinner and live auction, all in beautiful surroundings.
There are 2 chances to win a luxury Mercedes Benz at the
hole-in-one contests sponsored by Keyes Motors. Not a golfer?
Then, pamper yourself with 3 hours of spa treatments presented
by allen edwards salon + spa. Choose from: massage, facial,
manicure, pedicure, hair styling and make-up artistry. Experience
a palm or tarot reading; sip champagne while listening to
live harp music by Carol Tatum. This charity event benefits
HEM's education programs working with Los Angeles County's
highest at-risk youth offering them opportunities to grow,
graduate high school, continue on to college and have a
fulfilling career.
Contact: Stephanie Surabian 213.388.6426 x803
www.hollywoodmuseum.com
APRIL 30
IWOSC - AGENT INSIDER 2007: WHAT'S NEW,
WHAT'S TRIED & TRUE, WHAT THEY WANT
Veterans Memorial Building
4117 Overland Avenue (Culver City)
7:30 pm
You have a strongly saleable idea and writing you've polished
until it shines. Now you want to explore the realm of agents.
What still holds true from the dog-eared books on agents
that you have on your shelf? What's changed in today's milieu
and with the electronic environment? What's hot today? A
stellar panel of agents, including former Los Angeles Times
Book Review editor Steve Wasserman (now a New York agent),
will share insider views. Join us and become armed with
the most up-to-date information.
INFO: IWOSC 877-799-7483
www.iwosc.org
Please call first before attending any events.
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