Saturday October 21

LA CityBeat Presents

Groundswell Live

A Laptop DJ Session



With Morgan Page

(Bedrock/SAW/Nuance)

And d:nero



Saturday, Oct. 21

@ Redwood Bar & Grill

316 W. 2nd St., downtown

21+. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover

www.theredwoodbar.com

Friday 10/12

the 9th annual
FRESH FACES IN FASHION LOS ANGELES SHOW

Evening's Emcees:
Project Runway's Nick Verreos
Actress Garcelle Beauvais

Friday, October 13
7:00 - 11:00pm

Pre-Reception & Accessories Installations: 7:00-8:00
Runway Show: 8:00pm
After-Party: 9:00-11:00pm

**Expected celebrity guests include:

“Lost’s” Emilie de Ravin, "CSI Miami’s” Sofia Milos, singer / actress Macy Gray, “8 Simple Rules’” Amy Davidson, “Boston Public’s” Courtney Peldon, basketball hall of famer Reggie Miller, and “Strong Medicine’s” Tamera Mowry

Barker Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(see below for directions)

Music Provided By:
Music Supervisor Amanda Scheer Demme w/ George Augusto & DJ Jonny Abrams
playing cuts from their upcoming CD “His & Hers”...
& legendary Marques Wyatt - DEEP-LA.COM

***Featuring the Los Angeles runway debuts of six womenswear, one menswear & one swimwear designer on the catwalk & four accessory designers in installations***

DESIGNERS:

Womenswear
Augustine
Crispin & Basilio
Fremont
Katy Rodriguez
Trasteverine
Ziji

Menswear
Anzevino & Florence

Swimwear:
Haverhill

Accessories:
Hollieten
Jack Rabbit
LD Tuttle
Marcello Toshi Creazioni

Don't Miss the Hottest Show & Party of L.A. Fashion Week!

This is the show that featured the debuts for designers including Louis Verdad, Kate O'Connor, Michelle Mason, Alicia Lawhon, Claire La Faye, Rami Kashou, Cory Lynn Calter & Grey Ant...be able to say you saw them first!


Selection Committee:
Alisa Lofton, Aero & Co.
Ashleigh Cohen, Fred Segal
Enid Portuguez, la.com
Jayne Seward, California Apparel News
Marcy Medina, WWD
Marlien Rentmeester, Lucky Magazine
Monica Schweiger, WWD
Neely Shearer, Xin Boutique
Nicole Mann Novick, Los Angeles Magazine
Steffie Nelson, LA Weekly

Monday 9/25 - Film Screening

Scion Presents

SCION ROUTE INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES
featuring
JEFF ZIMBALIST'S FAVELA RISING

september 25, screening @ 9pm

The Fine Arts Theater
8556 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills,  Ca  90211

Q&A with music director Matt Mochary

reception with DJ HIER
popcorn and beer

NO RSVP REQUIRED - GET THERE EARLY FOR GUARANTEED SEATING

9/23 Saturday: the dublab jumpoff

SATURDAY, September 23rd
dublab.com & ArtDontSleep present...

THE DUBLAB 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & JOHN COLTRANE TRIBUTE
CONCERT

On the Autumnal Equinox we celebrate John Coltrane's birth and dublab's
creative light through an elevated evening of music and art featuring...


+ THE DUBLAB SOUNDSYSTEM & VERY SPECIAL GUESTS


dj sets by:

Hoseh
J.Rocc
Kutmah
Morpho
Derelict
Nobody
Daedelus
Ale (Languis)
Tommy DeNys
Danny Holloway
the Gaslamp Killer
Devendra Banhart
Allen (Plug Research)
Mark Maxwell (KPFK)
frosty (Adventure Time)
Carlos Niño (Ammoncontact/Life Force Trio)
Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel/Postal Service/Figurine)
megAfarmer D (All Night Radio/Beachwood Sparks)


live performances by:

the John Coltrane Tribute Cooperative: Dwight Trible, Derf Reklaw, Phil
Ranelin, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Ralph "Buzzy" Jones, Nick Rosen, Dexter
Story and more.

Mia Doi Todd featuring Andres Renteria, a secret appearance by a true
Amethyst Rockstar, Daedelus + friends and more.


+ MOTION GRAPHICS FROM INSPIRED VISIONARIES

MC This
Dore Burry
the Masses
Animal Charm
the Labrat Matinee
Carolina Chaves and Ben Loiz


+ THE DEBUT OF "THE DREAM SCENE" ART EXHIBITION
A fantasy concert poster exhibition exploring awesome images from
imaginary
happenings.


+ LIVE SCREENPRINTING BY THE HIT + RUN
Choose your own combination and placement of exclusive designs by
Kutmah,
Mike Crivello, Brandy Flower, Gary Ganas & Stephen Serrato and more to
make
your own one-of-a-kind dublab shirt!


+ MOCHILLA MAGIC PHOTO BOOTH
Making memories that matter. Get your photo taken in front of an amazing
dublab graphic backdrop.



All proceeds from the evening to benefit dublab¹s positive music mission.

Advance tickets $7 (paypal to -> info@dublab.com), $12 at the door.


This happening is 21+ and will shake from 7pm-2am at a super secret
location
in downtown LA.

***RSVP REQUIRED FOR DIRECTIONS: rsvp@dublab.com

More info > http://www.dublab.com


supported by: Amoeba, Arthur Magazine, Coke Zero, Flavorpill, Guitar Center,
Plug Research, RE:UP, Scoops Gelato, Sea Level Records, 2K Shirts

Friday 9/22

Thursday 9/21

You'll need to RSVP to shootingallery@aol.com for access to the afterparty at
Hollywood Social (formerly Hollywood Athletic Club).
For more information: 323.882.8340
www.theshootinggallery.org
7403 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90046 (adjacent to Guitar Center)


ObeyGiant's danceright at La Cita. I went last week and it was "prom night" - very very fun and a unique party for sure. I would recommend getting on their list and making it to the next one which is tentatively for next month (or so I've heard).





ALSO - La Rocca and Phoenix Play at The Wiltern. 9pm

Wednesday 9/20

Shows going on tonight:

Ratatat @ The Troubadour

The Presets @ Spaceland

Jon Brion @ Largo

The Dirty Dozen Brassband @ Amoeba Records (in-store)

Tues 9/19 - Check Your Ponytail

Friday 9/15 - ART DON'T SLEEP

SPACE INVADERS
A party dedicated to the showcasing of worldwide record collectors, producers and DJs specializing in all that is musically fanatical and fantastical while embracing the equally diverse enthusiast, curiosity seeker and fan that is present to listen, engage yet let loose, but most importantly to dance!

Friday September 15th
B-Music and ArtDontSleep present:
Space Invaders II: Los Angeles Chapter


Global Counter Parts
Prefuse 73 (NYC) | David Holmes (UK) | Jazzman Gerald (UK) | Andy Votel (UK) + Dom Thomas (UK) w/ Mahssa (NYC) | Dante Carfagna (Chi) | Cherrystones (UK) | Koushik (Tor) | Duane Harriott (NYC)

West Coast Deities

Nobody | Daedelus | the Gaslamp Killer | Flying Lotus | Jamie Strong | Haycock | Kutmah

Live T-Shirt Printing
Hit + Run: with designs from Kiel Johnson, Brandy Flower, Mike Crivello, Chris Haycock, Spectr, and Kofie/Draftsmen.


@ A Never Before Used, Secret Location
12$ b4 11pm :: 15$ after :: 21+ :: 10p - 4a
RSVP neccesary for location info :: spaceRSVP@gmail.com
capacity expected :: early arrival suggested

DIRECTIONS:

Location:
255 Mission St.
Downtown Los Angeles

Directions:
Coming from hollywood:
101 South
Exit Mission and make a right

Coming from the west side:
10 East
110 North
101 South
Exit Mission and make a right

Instruction:
Please stay quite as there is a community accross the street and we want to respect its neighbors... Once we.re inside... You know how we do...

Thurs 9/14 - The US vs John Lennon premieres @ Arclight

Tonight in Santa Monica

:::TUESDAY 09.12::::
Pigeon John Album Release Party @ Temple Bar (1026 Wilshire Blvd.Santa Monica) www.templebarlive.com// doors 8pm
host: Blackalicious' Gift of Gab
lifeguard on duty: AWOL One 9pm
mixing up daiquiris: DJ Rhettmatic 10:15pm
Pigeon John (with his band) + special guests from the Quannum family// 11pm- 12:30am

check out the newly relaunched Pigeon John website @ 
www.pigeonjohn.com
PJ was the featured myspace artist week of 8/28
myspace.com/pigeonjohn
check the love in the current LA Weekly... and on Thursday 9/14 he'll be featured on NPR News & Notes with Ed Gordon!
http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/everybody-do-the-pigeon/14406/

Friday, September 9 in LA

I've been to PASH once and had a good time. The jocks spin good rock from the mid to late '70's - super obscure stuff on vinyl. Normally I'd post a one-off for Friday but tonight there's not much going on. I'm attending a birthday party in Los Feliz and am getting my game together for Bocce ball finals tomorrow afternoon. More to come for Saturday night.

This Weekend - Sunset Junction!

Thurs 8/24

Monsieur, Madame and Mademoiselle:

You are invited to a Soiree at Hollywood Trading
Company for:

APRIL 77 -The French Alternative Denim Order

TONIGHT - THURSDAY, August 24th 7pm-10pm

Where:
Hollywood Trading Company
7383 Beverly Blvd at Martel
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.964.0080

What:
Free Champagne, Rock n Roll & Fashion

What else:
One lucky lady and One fortunate fella will each
receive a FREE April 77 Jacket and a pair of jeans.
That is close to a $1000 outfit for free.
****At least stop by to put your name in for the
drawing.****

What more:
15% off your purchases the night of the party -
INCLUDING new shipment of CHeAp MoNDaY jeans

Parking:
Meters are free on Beverly and in the neighborhood
once you go up two blocks it is no longer permit
parking.

***Pictures taken at the party will be posted on
flickr.com under April 77 party at HTC.***

If you can't see the attachment go to shophtc.com

Merci!

HTC Crew

Wednesday 8/23

Tonight - Tues. 8/22 at Turntable Lab LA

J DILLA RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT

To celebrate the release of
J Dilla's "The Shining"

featuring a dj set by RHETTMATIC (Beat Junkies)
plus tons of giveaways: t-shirts, stickers, posters, etc.

7-9pm
Turntable Lab, 424 N. Fairfax Ave.

Saturday - Art Don't Sleep

Its time to give back... ArtDontSleep is doing this party for all of the gorgeous folks who have come out and gotten down over the last year and a half. For your aural pleasure, we have assembled one of our favorite lineups to date... If you havn't been to one of our parties this would be a good one to wet your feet... Outdoor Libations:
Egon | Haycock | Kutmah | Al Jackson | Coleman | B+ High Hat Heat: Valida | Blu Jemz | Supreme | Gerald McBoing Boing | El Dopa | Aski Live Elevations: Everybody: Three piece band headed by Pete Mcneil

Local Party Rocka:
Azul 213

Art Installations:
Spectr


@ A Brand New Secret Location
$5 b4 11pm $7 after :: 21+ :: 10p - 4a
RSVP neccesary for location info :: artdontsleep@sbcglobal.net
capacity expected :: early arrival suggested

Let's Hear it for Thursday

two more to add...

The Standard Downtown Art Series Presents
Photo Exhibit and Book Signing for "Supply and Demand"

August 17th, 7-10 pm

The Standard Downtown Los Angeles
The LOFT
550 South Flower (at 6th Street)
LA 90071

RSVP ONLY
downtownla@standardhotel.com
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AND THEN.....
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THE AFTER PARTY AT LA CITA, SPECIAL GUEST DJs !!!
OBEY GIANT and MFG. present
DANCE RIGHT, THURSDAY NIGHTS
LA CITA
Downtown Los Angeles
336 South Hill Street (Between 3rd & 4th)
10PM to 2AM
Thursday, August 17
DJ Diabetic (Shepard Fairey)
DJ Cassette (Damon Way)
DJ Rockwell
spinning Rock, Punk, 80s, Mod, Soul,
late 90s pop dance hits & whatever else moves us
Cheap Drinks / Hot Dance Action / Smoking Patio / NO COVER
21+ ONLY / Sexy Hombres y Mujeres
Parking available in two adjacent lots and on the streets.

TONIGHT

• GenArt’s Ignite! Event @ The Henry Fonda
• Ima Robot release party at Vine Bar – (RSVP to rsvp@princehouserecords.com)
• The Lovemakers @ The Echo
• The Silversun Pickups @ The Troubadour (!!)
• Snakes on a Plane premiere party @ The Cabana Club (RSVP to jeff@onenightentertainment.biz)
• Official Press Launch party for Safari Sam’s Nightclub (INVITE ONLY)
http://www.safari-sams.com

FRIDAY

• Matthew Dear at The Getty Museum (FREE)
http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/fridays_405_081806.html
• The Living End at House of Blues

SATURDAY
•SWIM @ The Standard Hotel Hollywood (RSVP to mullet101@sbcglobal.net)
noon – 6 – DJ Myles Hedrik (from pash)
•Blackalicious @ the LA Tofu Fest (FREE)
http://www.tofufest.org/

**MONDAY
• Infamy! Film Screening @ Scion Installation LA (RSVP to: http://www.scion.com/route)
the guy who directed Scratch documentary..because docus are SO hot right now

Saturday Aug. 19th @ Scion Installation LA

Scion Presents:
“ARCHIVE” Art Show & Issue: Issue P LA Release Party
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Saturday, August 19th, 2006
Time: 7-10PM
Location: Scion Installation LA, 8553 Washington Blvd.

FEATURING ART WORK BY:
Aya Kato, Friends With You, Jesse LeDoux, and Skwak

Music by : Dj A-Ski

Gift Bags for the first 100 People.

Sponsored by:
Scion
Onitsuka Tiger
Kangol
Faketown.com
Jakprints.com

This exhibition will be showing August 19th- September 1st.