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| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
The LA Astronomical Society and the LA Sidewalk Astronomers are holding a free star party for the public at the Griffith Observatory. From 2:00pm-10:00pm try out numerous telescopes, talk to astronomers and look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects.
WHEN: 2:00pm-10:00pm
ADMISSION: Free
WHERE: Griffith Observatory
ADDRESS: Griffith Park, 2800 E. Observatory Ave, LA, CA 90027
PHONE: (213) 473-0800
WEBSITE: www.griffithobs.org
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
Long before roses were prized for their beauty, the flower was used in recipes dating back to 13th c. Persia. In a hands-on cooking class at the Huntington, hear about the edible history of this much-loved flower and learn how to create your own rose confections.
WHEN: 10am-12noon
ADMISSION: $70 General/$60 Members
REGISTRATION: (626) 405-2128
WHERE: The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
ADDRESS: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
PHONE: (626) 405-2100
WEBSITE: www.huntington.org
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
Packed with glitter and glam, the 80s sci-fi disco musical “The Apple” is the Adam and Eve-inspired story of two honest folk singers corrupted by the dark side of the music industry. As part of the Cinefamily’s Disco Fever Dreams series, come see the tale of selling one’s soul for superstardom, trying to get it back and all the while stopping a wicked music mogul from taking over the world. 1980, Germany, 86 min.
WHEN: 10:15pm
ADMISSION: $10
WHERE: The Cinefamily @ The Silent Movie Theatre
ADDRESS: 611 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
PHONE: (323) 655-2510
WEBSITE: www.cinefamily.org
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
The “F” word (as in “Feminism”) is the focus of a new exhibit of bold and graphic political posters depicting the diversity of women’s activism. Looking at the feminist movement from the suffragettes to today, the posters portray women from different cultures protesting such issues as the Vietnam War, apartheid in South Africa and the treatment of women in Darfur.
Presented by the Center for Political Graphics and on view at CSU Northridge, the opening reception for “Reclaiming the “F” Word” will include a panel discussion with some of the exhibition’s artists.
OPENING RECEPTION: June 7, 2pm-5pm
GALLERY HOURS: 12pm-4pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-8pm Thurs
ADMISSION: Free
WHERE: CSU Northridge Art Gallery
ADDRESS: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
PHONE: (818) 677-2156
CSUN GALLERY WEBSITE: www.csun.edu/~hfart009/
CENTER FOR POLITICAL GRAPHICS WEBSITE: www.politicalgraphics.org
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
As the home of mystics and new age prophets, LA is a fertile ground for countless spiritual movements. Join Erik Davis, author of “The Visionary State,” for a tour of extraordinary local religious sites. Hang out with Isis and Electricity Aquarian from The Source Family, listen to recordings of an extraterrestrial voice at the Aetherius Society and much more.
Erik Davis is also the author of “TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information,” “Led Zeppelin IV,” and writes a regular column for Arthur Magazine.
Organized by Esotouric, “bus tours into the secret heart of LA,” the Visionary Hollywood tour includes a catered lunch at The Aetherius Society.
WHEN: 10:45am, arrive early for check-in
ADMISSION: $64, includes lunch
TICKETS: www.esotouric.com/vision-6-7-08
MEET AT: Skylight Books
ADDRESS: 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
WEBSITE: www.esotouric.com/vision-6-7-08
