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MAY 2
RALLY with Assemblymember Curren Price
LA SOUTHWEST COLLEGE - Amphitheatre
1600 W. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047
*PARKING ON IMPERIAL BLVD. & DENKER ST.*
4:00pm - 5:30pm
SAVE OUR TEACHERS! PROTECT HEALTHCARE! KEEP PARKS OPEN! MAKE BIG OIL PAY THEIR SHARE!!!!! On May 2, Join Assemblymember Curren Price (D - 51st District) and a host of concerned citizens, activists, groups and organizations to protest the proposed budget cuts. The Governor recently proposed more than $2 billion in emergency budget cuts impacting education, healthcare and social service. More than 9,000 California teachers have been scheduled to receive pink slips as a result of these proposed cuts. Moreover, the cuts include a 10% reduction in payments to Medi-Cal providers, doctors and hospitals. As a result, the state health system effectively loses over $1 billion in funding. There is a BETTER approach that includes generating $2.7 billion in revenues by closing or reducing tax loopholes on BIG OIL and taxing their huge profits. Big oil companies are experiencing record profits, while teachers and everyday citizens can hardly afford to pay for a tank of gas! ALL 21 of the other oil-producing states already leverage similar taxes on big oil. Why won’t California? The LAO has identified more than a dozen tax breaks that could be eliminated, rather than cutting healthcare, education and other social services. The cuts will go into effect on July 1, 2008, unless the good people of California demand justice! Please let your voice be heard and join us on May 2nd.
INFO: (310) 412-6400
Assemblymember.Price@assembly.ca.gov with “RALLY” as subject
MAY 2-3
Walking In Abundance Conference
Ambassador Hotel & Conference Center
15494 Palmdale Road, Victorville, Ca. 92393
(760)245-6565
8:30 am
Covenant Whole Women, presents Walking In Abundance Conference. Speakers: Pastor Alicia Covington, Evang. Annette Flowers, Pastor Sarah Morgan, Marie "Mom" Brewington and Apostle Nessive Watson. Registration begins at 8:30am...Cost Only $25.00. Lunch Included For First 150 Registered Women ***Come And Be Blessed********
INFO: Covenant Whole Women 760-241-8732
www.covenantwholewomen.com
MAY 3
Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles Foundation
33rd Annual Scholarship Brunch,
Fashion Show by "V" Boutique & Silent Auction
Marriott Marina del Rey Hotel
4100 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
11:00 a.m.
2008 Honorees are: Karen Earl, Executive Director, Jenesse Center, Inc.; Lydia Cincore-Templeton,
Founder and CEO, Children Youth & Family Collaborative; and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Corporate Honoree. Scholarships are awarded by the BWL Foundation and Golden State Foods Corporation.
INFO: Personal Services Plus, Inc. (626) 791-3847
events@personalservicesplus.com
www.blackwomenlawyersla.com
MAY 3
Uncork A Wish
Santa Monica Air Center's Barker Hangar
6:30 pm
Join us at our 15th annual Uncork A Wish, a phenomenal evening of fine wine from over 75 renowned vintners brought together by The Wine House and extraordinary food from more than 30 top Los Angeles area restaurants, all for a good cause! The event has grown to become THE premier wine tasting and auction in Los Angeles. This year Santa Monica Air Center's Barker Hangar will be transformed into the “Moulin Rouge” to produce an exhilarating evening for guests that will once again help the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles create wonderful wish experiences for the children that we serve. Unique and one-of-a kind items and packages are auctioned off during the live auction. You can also place your bids on hundres of incredible travel packages and weekend get-aways, gift baskets, celebrity memorabilia, dining packages, salon & spa packages, sports items, jewelry and SO much more during our silent auction. A separate auction of beautiful paintings, assemblage pieces and other works of art await your generous bids! Established in 1983, the Greater Los Angeles chapter grants wishes to children throughout Los Angeles County who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. The Greater Los Angeles chapter has granted over 6,000 wishes to children countywide. General Admission Tickets $150. Wine and food tastings are included in the price of admission.
INFO: Tessa Bowser 310.788.9474
tbowser@wishla.org
http://wishla.maestroweb.com
http://wishla.org/upload/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet%20pdf.pdf
MAY 3
Reflections Publishing, Inc. 1st Annual Writers Seminar
Hope Chapel
6258 W. Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles 90045
9:30 am
Free Writers Workshop, featuring Flo Selfman, Public Relations Consultant, and President of Independent Writers Of Southern California. At the seminar you will learn how to overcome fears, barriers and writers block; Fundamentals of Self Publishing; Discover the Benefits of back cover; Q&A Session; Network with published authors; Why you need a website; Sign up for volunteer opportunities for Book Expo America and Leimert Park Book Faire.
INFO: Deborah Bellis 310.695.9800
www.reflectionspublishings.net
MAY 3
“A Gospel Explosion” at Los Angeles Southwest College
The Little Theatre
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 West Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, Ca 90047
6:00 pm
The Associated Students Organization of Los Angeles Southwest College proudly presents “A Gospel Explosion” directed by Eva J./ Touch The World Television Ministries. Featuring: Pastor Alicia Pigee & The Church of The Word Praise Team, God’s Chosen Onez, Greater LA Cathedral Choir, Shawntae “The Psalmist”, The Washington High School Gospel Choir, and much more… Proceeds from this event will go towards ASO Book Grant Program. Children (ages 6-11) =$5 (must be purchased at the door), ASO Members with sticker = $7, LASC Students/Staff = $10, General Admission = $15, At The Door = $20.
INFO: Sheryl Williams 323-242-5543
ASO 323-241-5253
www.lasc.edu
MAY 3
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program
Los Angeles
10:00 am
On May 3rd The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program will screen African American men for diabetes and hypertension in over 100 black owned barbershops from Sacramento to San Diego and in over 45 barbershops in Los Angeles. Visit www.blackbarbershop.org to find locations for free
screenings.
INFO: Dr. Bill Releford 310-412-8009
www.blackbarbershop.org
MAY 3
Asha: A Night of Hope Fundraiser,
Art that Heals and Transforms
A& D Architecture & Design Museum
5900 Wilshire Blvd (across the street from LACMA)
Los Angeles CA 90036
6:00 pm
An evening of Dance, Music, Food, Silent Art Auction benefiting art mentorship workshops throughout public inner city schools. Price of tix: $50 general, $25 students. Hosted by Transformational Art Therapy, a non-profit organization that provides yoga, music and art programs to public schools to empower youth and inspire them to continue their education.
INFO: Sashee Chandran 310-795-2890
www.transformationalarttherapy.org
MAY 3
S.W.A.A.M. Saturday Nights
Project Fit Studio
1212 N. La Brea Inglewood (@ Fairview)
8:00 pm
Spoken word, Art and Music open mic. First and Third Saturdays of the month. $5 before 9:00 pm, $10 after 9:00 pm. Light refreshments.
INFO: de Poet 310-673-7348
MAY 3-4
25th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo
Historic Old Time
11:00 am
Spend this Cinco de Mayo celebrating Mexican heritage at the oldest and largest celebration in San Diego. The 25th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is back in Historic Old Town! This two day event takes place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This fun fiesta is FREE to the public and will feature an array of activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Come immerse yourself in the history and culture of Mexico with authentic cuisine, traditional Mariachi music, colorful dances and much more. Visit the children’s area where kids can engage in many interactive and exciting activities like panning for gold with the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Walk through the bustling Mercado alongside strolling entertainers; or enjoy beer, tequila and food specials at over 30 delicious restaurants! Take a ride in a stagecoach and explore over 20 museums and the dozens of specialty stores that Old Town, San Diego’s
oldest community, has to offer.
INFO: 619.291-4903
www.fiestaoldtown.com
MAY 4
Spoken Funk!
MBar & Restaurant, Los Angeles
8:00 pm
ENLIGHTENMENT meets ENTERTAINMENT. POETRY meets COMEDY... Every Sunday, come prepared to have all your senses severely challenged. Jump on the FUNK Wagon for an EXPERIENCE that will never be forgotten! A night of laughter, games, music, and prizes. The HOTTEST Line Up in the business. You've seen them on TV, now see them LIVE! GET READY FOR A HIGH PACKED, HIGH SPEED, HIGH ENERGY, NIGHT @ THE FUNK HOUSE! Spoken Funk...where the FUNK brings you in...but the FUN, brings you back! Guarantee your entrance with Advanced & VIP Tickets @ spokenfunk.com or call (866) 212-3676. Doors open @ 8:00PM. Location: The 'MBar' in Hollywood 1253 N. Vine Hollywood, Ca. For more information call 866-212-3676. Cover: $10 Advance/$15 Door. Doors Open at: 8:00 p.m.
INFO: Juren Smith (909)725-2863
www.spokenfunk.com
MAY 6
RBD’s First Tuesday Breakfast Meeting
Papa West Restaurant
4336 W. 43rd St., L.A., CA 90008 (Leimert Park)
8:00am-10:00am
Guest Speaker: Danny Bakewell Jr., President & Exec. Editor, Los Angeles Sentinel. Members: $10 / Guest: $12 (Fee includes a delicious Breakfast).
INFO: The RBD Office 310-673-7777
MAY 6 & 8
GLAAACC & Business Resource Group
present “Healthy Credit Practices”
U.S. Bank Community Room
5670 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm.
Free for GLAAACC Members, $20 per day for non members or $30 for both days.
INFO: Chamber 323-292-1297
info@glaaacc.org
MAY 8
The Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase
The Savoy Entertainment Center
214 S. LeBrea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 91304
8:03 pm
This Is Not Your neighborhood Open Mic!!! This is the most well attended and highly produced ongoing spoken word event in the world. We feature the hottest poets from around the globe and some of LA`s best Soul - R&B - Pop - Neo Soul bands. A professional production that starts on time, moves fast and will keep all your senses engaged throughout the show... into the after party!! Go to FLYPOET.COM for more info.
INFO: John Hensley (310) 559-1670
www.flypoet.com
MAY 8
Inglewood Annual Prayer Breakfast
Proud Bird, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
7:00 am
The ministers of the Inglewood Area Ministers Association (IAMA) invite the entire community to the 27th Annual Prayer Breakfast. Rev., Dr. Austin Williams, IAMA president encourages all clergy in the community and surrounding areas to attend. This year’s theme is “100 Years of Steadfastness Through Prayer.” The dynamic keynote speaker will be Dr. Lewis Logan II, Pastor of Bethel AME Church of Los Angeles and President, Los Angeles Council of Churches. Over 800 community leaders, churches, ministers, residence, city officials, police officers, fire fighters, local and government officials are expected to be in attendance at this uplifting event. Tickets are available for purchase now! For more info and to RSVP call IAMA Chairperson, LaVone Adger at 323-253-1062 or 310-672-9370 or email (lstrothers@cityofinglewood.org). For sponsorship call Rev. Walker at 310.419.2982 and for souvenir journal advertising call Rev. Parish at 323.939.4442.
INFO: LaVone Adger 323-2531062, 310-672-9370
MAY 8-10
The 2008 Raising The Bar Ex-Offender Reentry Conference
Ponitz Center at Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460
8am - 5pm daily
The theme for The 2008 Raising The Bar Ex-Offender Reentry Conference is, Building Effective Collaborations For A Stronger Community. It will include over 40 workshops and presentations, featuring, Reentry On Trial- a mock trial presentation. This conference promises to deliver the information, education, inspiration and motivation needed for stakeholders and citizens to pull together and begin to turn our inner-city communities around, from vulnerable and declining to secure and flourishing.
INFO: Daphne Ellis 937-225-3120
www.powernetofdayton.org
MAY 9
WAL*MART presents Golf for Life Classic
Benefiting Celebrate Life Cancer Ministry
Pacific Palms Resort
One Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, CA
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Tee Time 10:00 a.m.
You are invited to join Wal*Mart and Celebrate Life Cancer Ministry
on the greens. The funds raised will go towards Shepherd's Manor, a healing haven for those fighting cancer. Cancer Survivors interested in golfing or volunteering the day of the event call (323) 242-0222 today
or send and email to celebratelife@sbcglobal.net.
INFO: Patricia Hernandez (562) 801-1060
Rhonda Holbert Santifer (310) 968-2573
www.celebratelifecm.org/golfclassic.html
MAY 9
Playhouse Theatre Players Presents
An Evening With Cabaret Night:
David Williams as Sammy Davis Jr.
The Brewery Art Colony
600 Moulton Avenue, (corner of 1900 North Main Street & Moulton)
north of downtown Los Angeles
8:30 PM
An evening of songs, conversation and audience interaction. Complimentary Wine and Refreshments at the tables while listening to an outstanding vocalist. The KSLG Playhouse Theatre Players presents AN EVENING WITH, CABARET NIGHT featuring David Williams. Mr. Williams has appeared in productions throughout the Los Angeles Area. He has also worked on stage in Palm Springs, San Francisco and throughout the country. Currently he plays Sammy Davis Jr. in the upcoming play ‘1940s At Club Sweet Lorraine’s’ opening at Playhouse Theatre Players June 17th and running indefinitely. However, this is the opportunity to see David do a tribute to Sammy Davis with song and stories. Come listen to What Kind Of Fool Am I, Candy Man, Bojangles and many more. Cabaret Seating Limited but includes complimentary wine – Ticket Price $12.50. Orchestra Seats: Complimentary coffee & Cookies - Tickets $10.00 each.
INFO: (323) 227-5410
MAY 9-12
Global Sound Conference
8:00 am
Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel
The Global Sound Conference is a unique event that will bring together key individuals from the Music, Film and Television industries with Pioneers in the areas of Wellness, Sound Healing, and Integrative Medicine to explore the many ways that sound affects our lives. Contributing to the event is an amazing lineup of Doctors, Scientists, Musicians, and Media Visionaries who will address the various components of Sound including Health, Science, Entertainment, and Technology.
INFO: Alex Theory 415-242-9882
www.globalsoundconference.com
MAY 9 - JUNE 15
Robey Theatre Company in association with The New LATC
A House With No Walls by Thomas Gibbons
The New LATC, Theatre 2
514 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Thursday through Saturday @ 8pm, Sundays @ 3pm
When the slave quarters of George Washington's Philadelphia residence are uncovered on the construction site of the new museum being erected in his honor, the needs of a city strapped for cash and political wrangling threaten to obscure the significance of slavery and its' continuing effects on American race relations. As Americans continue to search for meaningful dialogue on the "race question", this play asks, Who decides history? Can one still find a benefit of history when history is flawed?
INFO: Associate Producer: Sherrie Lofton 323 350 5885
Press/INFO: Phillip Sokoloff 626 683 9205
robytc@sbcglobal.net
wwwrobytheatrecompany.com
MAY 10
20th Annual Fasionetta Luncheon
The Glendale Hilton
100 West Glenoaks Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91202
10:30 am
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Lambda Omega Chapter presents: Our 20th Annual Fashionetta Luncheon “20 Years 20 Pearls”. Tickets: $65 for Adults, $35 for children 12 and under.
INFO: Jean Shehee, Shehee572@sbcglobal.net
Desiree DeShay-Weakley, Desi82002@yahoo.com
www.etalambdaomega.org
MAY 11
5th Annual Mother’s Day Blues and Jazz Extravaganza
John Anson Amphitheatre
3:00 pm
The 5th Annual Mother’s Day Blues and Jazz Extravaganza presented by PIP Entertainment will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the fabulous John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East in Los Angeles. The John Anson Amphitheatre is nestled in the Hollywood Hills set against a backdrop of cypresses and chaparral featuring 1,241 seats with no patron more than 96 feet from the stage. Ticket prices from $25.00 to $35.00. The Mother of All Mother’s Day Show hosted by the incomparable A.J. Jamal will feature the soulful sounds of Barbara Morrison who celebrates almost 30 years of performing, touching hearts and souls. Ms. Morrison’s career spans generations and genres with over 20 recordings. Her melodic voice and two and a half octave range is known worldwide. You will be inspired listening to her rich unique soulful and highly spirited interpretations of both familiar jazz and blues classics, and original contemporary tunes. Gates Open at 2:00 p.m.; performances are from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
INFO: Derrick Pipkin 310 670 6937
www.jazznla.com
www.lahappsonline.com
MAY 11
Mother's Day Dinner Cruise & Spiritual Show
( aboard the Ambassador Boat)
2901 West Coast Highway - Newport Beach, Ca.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Will Cruise the Newport Beach Harbor for 3-hours, have a gourmet DINNER, and an anointed Spiritual Program. See web-site for more information.
INFO: Barbara Jenkins 877 356-8437
www.goodnewscruises.com
MAY 11
Meet Your Animal Spirit Guide
Franklin Canyon Park
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
7:00 pm
Join us at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon Park on May 11th at 7pm and Meet Your Animal Spirit Guide!!! Enjoy a hike with guided meditations to discover your animal spirit guide. And who knows? A Hawk just might drop by to say “howlo.” Moderate to light walking. 2 hrs. Program brought to you by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority/WODOC
INFO: angi 310-858-7272 ext 131
www.lamountains.com
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 17
The Unquiet Nisei--An Oral History
of the Life of Sue Embrey
Southern California Library
6120 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
2:00 p.m.
Join oral historian Diana Meyers Bahr as she traces the life of Sue Kunitomi Embrey and her unquiet fight to bring restitution and recognition to the story of Japanese Americans incarcerated in World War II internment camps.
INFO: Michele Welsing 323-759-6063, ext. 15
mwelsing@socallib.org
www.socallib.org
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
MAY 19
Motivating Yourself to SUCCESS!
PACE Business Development Center
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 900B LA CA 90017
6:30-8:30 pm
As we reach mid-year, take some time to come together with other business owners to refresh and reenergize with a motivational talk by a successful entrepreneur. Gain tips and insights on how to remain motivated and positive both despite and because of your challenges. *Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. You MUST RSVP: call Nicole at 213-989-3150 or email ndiangani@pacela.org
INFO: Nicole Diangani 213-989-3150
ndiangani@pacela.org
www.pacalabdc.org
MAY 22
GLAAACC Spring Membership Mixer
Radisson at USC
3540 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come mix and mingle at the GLAAACC Spring Membership Mixer. FREE for current GLAAACC members, $10 for non members. Live entertainment by Marvin Jones of Marvelous Music, Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres, Cash Bar, Raffle drawing for airline tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines. Make the most of networking! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
INFO: 323.292.1297
info@glaaacc.org
MAY 22
Free Lecture: Uterine Fibroids
Santa Monica YMCA, 1332 6th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
12:00 pm
Heavy Periods? Pelvic Pain? Frequent Urination? Constipation/Bloating?
Enlarged Belly? You might have uterine fibroids. UCLA interventional radiologist Cheryl Hoffman, MD, will discuss uterine fibroids and minimally invasive techniques to improve symptoms, including uterine fibroid embolization. 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Please call to register: (800) 516-5323
Contact: (800) 516-5323
www.ask4UFE.com
MAY 23
10th Annual Watts South Los Angeles
Community Law Day Awards Gala
The Phoenix Hall at Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC)
10950 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Registration and Awards Gala Celebration 5:00pm-6:45pm
Networking and Reception 7:00pm-7:45pm
You are cordially invited to attend The 10th Annual Watts South Los Angeles Community Law Day Awards Gala "Celebrating Everyday Heroes Who Use Their Lives to Change The World!" Community Theme: The Rule of Law Through Teen Courts (Host Teen Court - David Starr Jordan High). Pre-Event Hope-work: Please bring at least one accomplishment or success story of yourself to bless & empower a youth. We can support our youth in making good life decisions! 2008 HONORED HEROES: Yvonne B. Burke, 2nd Supervisory District, Phillip Egans, Deputy Probation Officer II, Black Probation Officers Association of Southern CA, The Honorable Judge David Wesley, The Honorable Judge Patricia Titus, The Honorable Judge Ronald Skyers, Oatomisha Bayers, Youth Opportunity Watts, Timothy & Janeen Watkins, WLCAC Executive Directors, Beverly Williams, Improved C.A.R.E., Lance Mossett, David Star Jordan High Student, Analilia Landa, David Star Jordan High Student, Mabel Martinez, David Star Jordan High Student, Terah Smith, David Star Jordan High Student.
COST: Awards Gala/Networking & Reception: FREE
INFO: Kids Prevention Club (323) 964-3782
www.freewebs.com/kidspreventionclub
MAY 24
The LadyLike Foundation Presents
Honoring Mothers & Daughters of Excellence
Scholarship Luncheon
Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
12:00pm until 3:00pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Hyepin Im, President & CEO , Korean Churches for Community Development. AWARDS: Mother of Excellence Award, Mother & Daughter Team of Excellence Award, Daughter of Excellence Award, Trailblazer of Excellence Award. All Proceeds benefit the LadyLike Foundation Scholarship Fund. Individual Tickets are $100. To RSVP, download the form here or call.
INFO: (877) 775-LADY (5239)
info@theladylike.com
MAY 24
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Iota Zeta Lambda Chapter
40th Anniversary Banquet
Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 West Seventh Street , Los Angeles, CA
6:30 pm
INFO: Raymond Scott 310 350-9035
www.iotazetalambda.org
MAY 24
LA County Supervisorial Debate
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 W. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047
9:00am
2M+ Leadership Summit and California Voter Education Project in collaboration with Tyrone Freeman, chair of the Homecare Workers Training Center present the LA County Supervisorial Debate. For the first time ever, LA’s 18-27 year-olds are truly in charge of the political process. Open to the public.
INFO: 213.985.1691
www.bethachange.com
MAY 24
Bloomingdale Bull Football
1st Annual Golf Tournament
Bloomingdale Golfers Club
Valrico, FL 33596
1:00 pm
Bloomingdale Bulls Football Team – Needs Golfers! Bloomingdale Bulls Football Team is having their 1st Annual Golf Tournament! Bulls are looking for corporate sponsors, donations and door prizes and golfers for their 1st Annual Golf Tournament! Sponsorship packages are available. Your donation to our football program is greatly appreciated and will be recognize in our tournament as well as throughout the upcoming 2008 Football Season! Cost is $100.00 per player and sponsorship packages from $100 to $1000. There will be Door Prizes, Dinner, Awards, Sports Memorabilia and Contests.
INFO: Coach Stokes (813)765-2882 or
Brenda Acquaviva (813)643-5833
bloomingdalebullsfootball.com
MAY 24
In Lak Ek: You Are My Other Me: Ubuntu
Southern California Library
6120 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles
2:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin will display her paintings and sculptures in an exhibit entitled “In Lak Ek: You Are My Other Me: Ubuntu,” at the Southern California Library in South Los Angeles. The opening reception on May 24 will offer an opportunity to meet with the artist, purchase art, and hear the music of Guillermo de la Luna’s Bacanal Afro Cuban Rhythms. At a related symposium on June 21, artists and community activists will talk about how art can connect and unify diverse communities in South Los Angeles and beyond. The symposium will also feature socially conscious hip hop R&B soul funk by the LowKeys and a drum circle, with the public invited to bring their own drums and percussion instruments. The exhibit ends June 30, 2008. It will be on display at the Southern California Library, 6120 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles (between Slauson and Gage). KEY DATES: Opening reception: Saturday, May 24, 2008, 2 to 5:30 p.m.; Symposium: Saturday, June 21, 2008, 2 to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
INFO: (323) 759-6063 or go to www.socallib.org
Michele Welsing mwelsing@socallib.org
www.socallib.org
MAY 28
California Small Business Day
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
This year the California Small Business Association, the California Black Chamber of Commerce, and the National Federation of Independent Small Business Owners is convening California Small Business Day in Sacramento, CA with the sponsorship of Affiliate Organizations, Corporate Sponsors, and Government Agencies. The event has traditionally been hosted by the Legislative Leadership, President Pro-Tem of the Senate, the Minority Senate Leader, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Minority Assembly Leader. The day’s focus is on giving small business in California the recognition they deserve for their outstanding contributions to California. The day is comprised of speakers and an open dialogue with important Legislative Leaders. The highlight of the day is the award luncheon when State Legislator’s are given the opportunity to honor a small business owner from within their district. These honorees are hand-selected by the Legislators for their dedication and service within the district. Last year 78 out of the 120 California Legislators honored small businesses from their district.
INFO: (800) 350-2722
http://www.csba.com/calendar/index.asp
MAY 29
Veterans Job Fair 2008
LA Urban League Business & Career Center
12700 South Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90061
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
California Employment Development Department in partnership with Los Angeles Urban League, Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services, Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County and United
States Veterans Initiative announces a Veterans Job Fair 2008. You are invited to attend and honor our active duty servicemen, women and veterans. The fair is open to the public. Meet and interview with employers; obtain benefits, training and career information; access the VA Mobile Medical Van; dress for success and bring resumes. Participating businesses include; Contemporary Services Corp, Fed Ex, JD Powers & Associates, Verizon Communications, Macys, Sparkletts Water Co., Sears Product Repair Services, Los Angeles World Airports, Home Depot, Internal Revenue Service, law enforcement agencies and more.
INFO: Michael Kane 323-242-6704
MAY 29
West Los Angeles College Special Reception
Honoring Congresswoman Diane E. Watson
West L.A. College, Fine Arts Gallery
9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230
Mark W. Rocha, Ph.D., President and the Faculty Senate of West Los Angeles College cordially invite you to a special reception honoring Congresswoman Diane E. Watson (33rd Congressional District) in gratitude for her influential role in securing a $2.5 million grant for West L.A. College’s Entertainment Industry Job Training Center. This event is free and open to the public.
INFO: 310.287.4325
brownc@wlac.edu
MAY 30
Gala and Auction Anniversary Event
The Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, CA
6:30 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 17 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at 6:30 p.m. on May 30 at the 17th Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. The gala will feature the dinner, and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s free programs. Nancy Colton, Andrea Roschke, Dr. Henry Montes, and the Amgen Foundation will be honored for their work with The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. To purchase tickets, visit www.TwcVv.org.
INFO: Suzanne Drace 805-379-4777
www.TwcVv.org
MAY 30
The Educate L.A. Funders Forum
L.A. Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles CA 90017
Registration 8am-9am, Funders Forum 9am-12pm,
Optional Luncheon 12:30-2pm
The mission of the Funders Forums is to provide non-profit directors, school administrators, teachers, grant-writers and others with detailed information on the grant application process - directly from the corporations and foundations that fund education related proposals and programs.
INFO: Eric Moore, Executive Director 310.645.0188
eric@educatela.net
www.educatela.org
MAY 31
City Lites 5th Annual Inner City Bike Tour & Festival
Jesse Owens Park
Western Ave. and Century Blvd. in Los Angeles
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Lites, a non-profit organization is hosting its 5th Annual Bike Tour & Festival at Jesse Owens Park. All residents, young and old, from Los Angeles and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the 21 & 5 Mile Bike Tour. The 5-mile starting point for the youth is the Earvin (Magic) Johnson Park located at 120th St. between Central Ave. and Avalon Blvd. The event includes a health fair, cultural entertainment, food, carnival rides and safety awareness activities. City Lites encourages the physically challenged to participate also. All youth (17 years old and under) ride for free with parent’s consent. The pre-registration fee is $20 and a $25 fee the day of the event for riders 18 years and up. An event t-shirt is included with every adult registration. For more information call or 323.573.2798 or register online at www.CityLites2004.com. Sponsors and participating organizations include the Los Angeles County Dept. of Park & Recreation, Los Angeles Police Department, KJLH Radio, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Schwinn Masters, Triple-T Productions; Warehouse Shoe Sales, LA Metro, Odyssey, City of Bicycles and others
INFO: Cynthia Manker or Mark Johnson 323.573.2798
www.CityLites2004.com
MAY 31
Second Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair
Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA
10:00 a.m until 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
"We are pleased to present this wonderful literary event again this year," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Bernard C. Parks, 8th District. ”Last year’s impressive event brought together our community, as well as the nation’s most eminent and highly regarded authors, poets, and spoken word artists---all for the celebration of books and reading. And like last year—this will be another great opportunity to meet some of your favorite authors as well as discover new ones." The 2nd Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair will feature discussion panels, writing workshops, and cooking demonstrations as well as book signings, poetry readings, stage events and a variety of activities for children and teens. Authors at the festival will sign copies of their works for festival-goers, and children can meet beloved storybook and television characters, who will be on the festival grounds throughout the day. Sponsorship and exhibitor information is available.
INFO: 323/730-0628
www.leimertparkbookfair.com
May 31
A Townhall Meeting on California's Budget:
A Look at the Governor's May Review
Bethel AME Church
A.A. Morgan Fellowship Hall
7900 Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Assemblyman Mike Davis invites you to a Town Hall Meeting to discuss California’s Budget: A Look at the Governor’s May Review. The final document submitted to the California Legislature for discuss and negotiation of California’s Budget was released around May 13th, 2008. This document called the May Revision gives us a clearer indication of what is being proposed for cuts. The budget is an indication of our governments’ values. We know that we must fight to make our communities priorities known. Please come and here the Governor’s Budget Plans and the needs we have to preserve important programs serving our community.
INFO: Charles Ludd (213) 744-2111
MAY 31
The PowerGirl Network's Teen Health Seminar
Baldwin Hills Mall - Community Room
2:00 pm
SGP’s PowerGirl Network division and PowerGirl Ministries is hosting a “Teen Health Seminar” for middle school, high school, college & career aged female students Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Baldwin Hills Mall – Community Room. This event is designed for girls who are interested in taking leadership roles in the community and who want to receive accurate information on the health issues they face daily. It is for girls who want to lead a positive life and take advantage of opportunities for leadership and development. The discussion will be open and frank, led by Dr. Paula Bailey-Walton who specializes in Women’s Health Issues. Admission is $20 for one or $15 for two or more registrations on the same form. Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited. Parent or guardian permission is required because of the subject matters to be discussed. Registration information can be obtained at the website for PowerGirl Ministries.
INFO: Min. Helena Titus (310) 327-1787
www.powergirlministries.org
MAY 31
Saxophonist Mark Allen Felton's CD Release Party
Back Stage Restaurant
3597 Main Street |Riverside, CA 92501
8:00 pm
Introducing the smooth sensuous sounds of Saxophonist Mark Allen Felton. His new CD, "I Do It For Love" definitely sets the mood for love! Join us for his CD Release Party.
INFO: Natasha Ferguson 951-662-8780
info@markallenfelton.com
www.markallenfelton.com
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