North East Community Calendar

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 2006 Elected Board Representatives take office.

 All are welcome & invited to attend the following meetings:

 Nothing scheduled until after January 1, 2007.

RECREATION NEWS:

 NELA Bikes! presents:
3rd Fridays NELA Critical Mass
Friday, December 21, Gather 6:30p, Ride leaves 7p
Avenue 57 Gold Line Station (151 N Ave 57), Highland Park, CA

 Critical Mass is a monthly bicycle ride to celebrate cycling. It started in San Francisco in 1992 and quickly spread to cities all over the world. And now it's in NELA! They meet at Avenue 57 Gold Line Station. 

East LA Bike Oven XX

Second & Fourth Saturdays, 1 - 4p

130 W Ave 42, LA, CA
310.902.5439 Ubrayj02(@yahoo.com http://www.cicle.org/cicle_content/pivot/entry.php?id=549

A bicycle workshop for women. You already know about ELBO on Wednesday Nights. Well now meet it's fledgeling sister, ELBO XX. Bike Wrenching, Tea, Snacks & Conversation for women.

East LA Bike Oven
Wednesdays, 6 - 10p
130 W Ave 42, LA, CA
310.902.5439 Ubrayj02@yahoo.com http://www.cicle.org/cicle_content/pivot/entry.php?id=549

East LA Bike Oven is a community bicycle workspace where anyone can walk in and work on their bike. Available are 2 bike workstands, a wheel-building stand, and various hand tools for common repairs. Tools and some parts have been donated by the ELBO founder and some of the regulars. Feel free to come in with your own donations.

The Bike Oven & Locos Armadillos 42 Bike Club present:

Spoke(n) Art Bike Ride

Saturday, January 13, 6 - 11p

Meet at: Flagpole, Figueroa/York, 6p

Leave at: Flagpole, Figueroa/York, 6:30p

Sponsored by:  The Outreach & Recreation, Culture & the Arts Committees of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council

626.831.7970 sarte1mex@aol.com 310.902.5439 ubrayj02@yahoo.com www.bike-oven.5u.com

Come to the Spoke(n) Art Bike Ride. It meets at the corner of Figueroa & York (at the flag pole). North East Los Angeles has two dozen galleries & art houses in a two-mile radius & we’ll travel to a selected group of them so that we can spend quality time at each stop. This ride is an entire evening worth of bikes, art & fun.

The ride will wind its way around the Eagle Rock, Highland Park & Sycamore Grove areas, stopping at selected galleries open that night as part of NELAart's ongoing 2nd Saturday Gallery Night.  The galleries will generally be open from 7 - 10p & run a wide spectrum of different genres & styles. If you get lost, or want to meet up with the ride, call (310) 902-5439 or 626.831.7970 for directions.

Rock Rose Gallery, 4108 N Figueroa, will be the last gallery on the ride. After that you can head over to the Bike Oven, 130 W Avenue 42, for the after-party. Both are close to Gold Line train stations (SouthWest Museum & Heritage Square) & several all-night bus lines that run on Figueroa.

Gallery itinerary available the week of the ride on-line & at the flagpole.  Maps will be provided at the flagpole & can also be picked up along the route.
 

CULTURAL NEWS:

Old Time String Band Jam Session

Saturday, December 23, 1 – 4p

Audubon Center at Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, LA, CA
323.221.2255 ext. 13 o ext. 14 www.audubon-org/debs_park.htm

Join them as they celebrate the holiday season. Listen & dance to local area musicians strumming Southern Appalachian style fiddle & banjo tunes. Bring your own fiddle or banjo to join in on the fun!

The Olvera Street Merchants present:

Las Posadas

Thru Sunday, December 24, 6 - 8p

Traditional Candlelight Procession: 7:30p

Avila Adobe, Olvera Street, El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza

213.625.7074 213.485.8372 www.olvera-street.com

The traditional, community Christmas/Navidad Procession portrays the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem. The nightly procession winds through Olvera Street with the Merchants leading the group singing traditional hymns and holiday songs in both English and Spanish.  Champurrado & pan dulce are served each night following the procession.  There is a festive piñata breaking for the children. 

Las Posadas has been celebrated on Olvera Street since the 1930s.  In Spanish, las posadas means “inns” or “shelters” and represents the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and their search for shelter.  For nine nights in December the procession stops at different shops on Olvera Street, each one representing a posada where the group asks to stay.  Many of the founding Olvera Street merchant families continue to preserve this wonderful and beloved holiday tradition, sharing the joy of the season with their children and grandchildren.

The Old LA Certified Farmers Market, Highland Park

Tuesday, December 26, 3 – 8p

Parking Lot adjacent to Metro Gold Line Highland Park Station (Ave 57 & Marmion Wy)

Operated by: North Figueroa Assn (Highland Park BID), 115 N Ave 53, LA

Tuesdays

323.255.5030 www.oldla.org http://www.its.caltech.edu/~sbudick

In season at the market right now are:  Strawberries, avocados, a variety of citrus including grapefruits, blood oranges and navel oranges, salad greens and fresh herbs, carrots, broccoli, spinach and other greens, potatoes, fresh cut flowers, tomatoes, corn and asparagus, as well as staples like onions, garlic and apples.  In addition to the farm produce, a number of local food vendors will be selling freshly baked breads, rotisserie chicken, roast corn and baked yams, tamales, Thai-Mexican food and kettle corn, among other items.  Finally, a number of local crafters will also be selling their wares.  Please stop by and pick up fresh, field-ripened, high quality produce from local farmers and meet your friends, neighbors and other community members.

The market specializes in CA certified fresh produce.  People who join the "Frequent Shoppers Club" program will be eligible to receive free gifts. The market will also be accepting WIC & Food stamp EBT cards.

Holiday Heritage: A Southern California Christmas Exhibit

Saturdays/Sundays, 12noon - 4p

Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St, LA, CA

Thru January 15

323.225.2700ext 222 www.heritagesquare.org

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

For a complete listing of this newsletter go to www.LatinoLA.com or www.myspace.com/sarte_mex_jewelry or www.consafos.com/laevents.

THIS WEEKEND/NEXT WEEK:

Winter Solstice "Aztec Stories" Performance

Friday, December 22, 7p

Antigua Cultural Coffee House, 4836 Huntington Dr S, El Sereno, CA

323.539.2233 juan_villegaz@hotmail.com www.antiguacoffeehouse.com

Michael.Heralda@Mattel.com www.aztecstories.com

Join Michael Heralda & his son Chi who will be performing Aztec Stories readings with him that are educational and musically interactive.  Come out, sing some songs (in Nahuatl) & play some hand-made instruments, they’ll be plenty to share. And, don’t forget to save room for some of Mom’s Tamales.

Mexican Cultural Institute's presents:

Last Minute Christmas Sale With Lalo Alcaraz
Bravo: Tortilla Art & Other Work by Joe Bravo

La Tiendita Sale

Saturday, December 23, 1- 8p
Mexican Cultural Institute's Downstairs Gallery, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Olvera St, LA, CA
323.624.3660

Join Lalo Lopez, creator of La Cucaracha, the only politically and Latino themed daily nationally syndicated comic strip in the US.  He will be signing his "2007 La Cucaracha Calendar" in his only downtown LA appearance. Lalo Alcaraz 2007 Calendars, color prints, paintings, stickers, t-shirts magnets & snarky commentary will be available. Music & Refreshments & drinks will be served.

Joe will be selling his fine art, affordable prints, and t-shirts. Posters, prints, Mexican crafts, books, some fine art prints, all at close out prices in La Tiendita. While you're there visit Olvera Street's merchants - food, gifts, art, clothes, crafts and more and participate in Las Posadas.

Mama's Birthday Party!

Saturday, December 23, 6:30 - 10p
Mama's Hot Tamales Café, 2122 W 7th St, LA, CA

213.487.4300 sromero@iurd.org www.mamas-hot-tamales.com

You're invited to Mama’s birthday party.  Everyone loves a good party so join them as they celebrate. In lieu of presents, bring yourself to the Café and order Tamales to support Mama's Hot Tamales Café & the work they do in the community.

Bob DeSerna Latin Jazz Band

Saturday, December 23, 9p – 12midnight

Café 322, 322 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA
626.836.5414 Reservations recommended

NorthEastLA Galleries
Saturday, December 23, call for hours

Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Sycamore Grove
Maps/Information: www.NELAart.org

If you missed any of these galleries on Second Saturday Gallery Night or you just want to revisit them for your holiday shopping, browse below to make your choices. Call ahead to find our their hours during this holiday season.

Participating Galleries: Acorn Gallery, Avenue 50 Studio, Blue Chips, Cactus Gallery, Carlotta's Passion, Drkrm, Future Studio, MorYork Gallery, Rock Rose Gallery, Sugarbutterbex, Young Art.

The Arroyo Arts Collective presents:
Gifts & Treasures - Cash & Carry: An Open Members Exhibition

Saturday, December 23, 12noon - 4p

The Acorn Gallery, 135 N Ave 50, Highland Park, CA

Thru December 31

323.850.8566 info@ArroyoArtsCollective.org www.arroyoartscollective.org

This is a display of small works priced $100. & under, 12" x 12" in size. Art is hung salon style & sold off the wall upon payment. But don't worry if you miss that one special piece, another will soon go up in its place. Artists include: Edith Abeyta, Lynn Bennett, Beth Block, Paul August Bruinslot, Kate Burroughs, Carol Colin, Jack Fenn, Cicely Gilman, Heather Hoggan, Patty Sue Jones, Patricia Lee, Linda Lyke, Gregory Liffick, Karen Lockert, Heather McLarty, Gurdon Miller, Susan Moss, Jennifer Murphy, Connie Rohman, Benette Rottman, Dorothy Shepherd, Suzie Stroll, RuthAnne Tarletz, Deborah Thomas, Ted Waltz, Betty Phoenix Wan & many, many others.

Contemporary Nacimientos: Paintings Sculpture Nativities
Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Ave 50, LA, CA 
Thru January 7

323.258.1435 ave50studio@sbcglobal.net www.avenue50studio.com 

This exhibit features art interpreting and reinterpreting the nativity story.  The artists invited to participate bring to the nativity story their personal and political perspectives be they traditional, contemporary or impious. Participating artists are Linda Arreola, David Botello, Barbara Carrasco, Carol Colin & Ted Waltz, Raoul De la Sota, Heather Hoggan, Pola Lopez, José Lozano, Poli Marichal, Isabel Martinez, Andrés Montoya, Suzanne Siegel & Annie Sperling
 
Minatures Showcase / Murals

Blue Chips, 5505 N Figueroa, Highland Park, CA

323.550.1400 karlalopezart@yahoo.com www.bluechipshlp.com

Their mural has been repainted by Eyeone & Yem. Currently they have life-size installation/murals of 15 LA artists who have worked internationally & nationally. Together with the artists they have embarked on the Blue Chips clothing line, which is a collection of work by the artists that is available for purchase. Come by Friday night & custom design your own t-shirt outside in the back.

Blue Chips has monthly miniature exhibitions showcases the 15 featured artists: Zender, Germs, Yem, Timoi, Antonio Pelayo, Oscar Magallanes, Raul Baktazar, Mon-'SteR, Solomon, Omar Ramirez, Daniel Gonzalez, Peter Carrrillo, Joe Bravo, Emi Motokawa, Pazadaword, Fandomist ... These featured artists will have their installation/murals up until the end of 2006 when the next selection of feature artists will install their murals.

Tiny Treasures

Cactus Gallery & Gifts, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA

Thru January 4

323.256.6117 semastroianni70@yahoo.com www.eclecticcactus.com

This is an exhibit of small scale works done on canvas, wood, paper, glass & recycled objects. Participating Artists: Jason Cardwell, Jena Cardwell, Henry Chávez, Catie Davis, Natalie Egnatchik, Domenico Foschi, Annie Fourguette, Viktoria Gaw, Eleonora Ghioldi, Deborah Green, Guadulesa, José Ángel Hernández, José Herrera, Maricruz Huerta, Merle Keller, Brooke Kent, Gregory Liffick, Heather Lloyd, Sophia Louisa, Janice Markham, Ginger Mayerson, Candace Metzger, Miss Mindy, Andrea Monroe, Melissa Moss, Mario Ocampo, Ángela María Ortíz S, Jason Schaper, Robert Selvaggio, Snow Mack, Jennifer Phiffer, Kelly Thompson, Mike Tracy, René Trujillo, Edwin Ushiro & Cristián Vega-Rojo.

Bliss

Carlotta's Passion Fine Art, 2012 Colorado Blvd, LA, CA
Thru January 7

323.259.1563 rs@carlottaspassion.com www.carlottaspassion.com
 

The works are as diverse as the artists’ experiences and their chosen media of expression. Participating artists: Maria Elena Castro, Martin Charlot, James Osorio, Ramon Ramirez, Sergio Rebia, Frank Romero, Sharon Romero, Sonia Romero, Hector Silva, J. Dudley Slay III, Gregg Stone, Otto Sturcke, Ruben Trejo, Linda Vallejo & Mark Vallen.

Low Brow Xmas Show

Closing Reception & Art Auction: Saturday, January 6, 7 - 11p

drkrm Gallery & Lab, 2121 San Fernando Rd Ste 3, LA, CA
Thru January 6

323.223.6867 626.825.2442 drkrm@mac.com www.drkrm.com www.artistbound.com

The Low Brow culture represents the revitalization of the 40’s hot rod era when hot rods, pinup girls and rockabilly music flourished in America. This show features over 30 artists from around the world. The exhibition will feature works by Keith Weesner, Coop, Skratch, Chip Foose, Max Grundy, Dennis McPhail, Mitzi Valenzuela Cardenas, Rikki Rockett, Tom Kelley, Dan Collins, Tiffany Collins, Makoto ( Japan ), Grimb, Tingler, Dennis Ricklef, Jeff Allison, Mr. G (Japan), Rob Struven, Sid, Mike Pike, Jo-Jo, Robert Hamilton, Nick O’ Teen, Sara Ray, Matt Antone, Tick One, Broadview Graphics, Mike Dorman, Nigel, Dan Guilday, Ric Frane, edFox, and other artists. The show offers a variety of mediums including illustration, photography, pinstriping, tattoo work and more.

Gallery Show

Future Studio Gallery, 5558 N Figueroa St, LA, CA
323.254.4565  futurestudio@sbcglobal.net www.chickenboy.com
 

I Heart Everything Sweet

Sugarbutterbex, 5110 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA
323.255.0021 information@sugarbutterbex.com www.sugarbutterbex.com

This show includes small, whimsical drawings dealing w/baking, fashion and eating. as well as, some yummy baked goods to be included with the show’s opening.

Shared Vision: a collaboration of Ruth DeNicola & Cidne Hart
MorYork Gallery, 4959 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA

Thru January 6
323.258.5446 323.258.6873 ourfinca@aol.com 233.376.4428 bmallman@nelaart.org www.claregraham.com/MorYork.html

This is a collaborative exhibition of assemblage by Ruth DeNicola and collages by photographer Cidne Hart with by installation by Clare Graham. These two Los Angeles artists are neighbors on a hill in Highland Park, and this exhibition is an outgrowth of that proximity--in space and in vision. They share a passion for expressive personal statements using the human face and figure. The unspoken depth of emotion evoked by manipulating effigies in art can remove us from time and place, reminding us of the eternal human issues.

Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibit and Altar

Rock Rose Gallery, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove, CA

323.222.4740 rockroseart@yahoo.com www.rockroseartgallery.com

Sponsored by the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council

Come to an art exhibit honoring the Virgen de Guadalupe featuring the Virgen in various media including paintings, prints, wood carvings & boxes, ceramics, photos, wearable art. Featuring the following artists: Monica Hernandez, Heather Hoggan, Leo Limon, Karen Lockert, Juan Olazaba, Rachel Rifat, Eduardo Rocha Soto, RuthAnne Tarletz & Alberto Varela.

Paul Forney Exhibit

Young Art, 747 N Avenue 50, LA, CA

Thru January 6

323.344.1322 info@youngartgallery.com www.youngartgallery.com

This exhibit is of new paintings by Paul Forney.

Cultural Cinema on Main
Foreign Film Dinner Screening: Thursday, December 28, 6:30p
Casa de Sousa Coffee House, 634 N Main St, LA, CA 90012
213.687.0363

This is an eclectic, intercontinental cinematic dining affair.

Cine Chicano on Main
Cine Sin Fin: Friday, December 29, 9p
Casa de Sousa Coffee House, 634 N Main St, LA, CA 90012
213.687.0363

Screening the best of the best – archives of the world renowned East LA Chicano Film Festival, powered by Tamales.

EVERY WEEKEND/WEEK:

La Tocada Latina: Free radio SAIC with La Veneno Cortes
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Fridays, 5 - 6p Chicago/Mexico, 3 - 4p LA
312.345.3805 carminacortes@hotmail.com Freeradio@artic.edu www.freeradiosaic.org 

Listen to Carmina Cortes, a local Chicana artist, as she broadcasts from art school in Chicago. Go to the website, click on Listen Now, then an orange box will pop up ...you can send your hellos & even see Carmina on this little orange box.  She'll be playing music en espanol.  You can call her & be on the air as well.

Community Drum Circles
Sundays, 12:30p families, 1:30p adults only
Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove
323.222.4740 rockroseart@yahoo.com www.rockrosegallery.com

Drum Circle - Bring your own drum or percussion instrument or use one of those provided by the gallery.  Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.

Jazz Composers Workshop
Sundays, 3 - 5:30p
Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove
323.222.4740 rockroseart@yahoo.com www.rockrosegallery.com

Son Jarocho Classes
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6p
East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, LA, CA
323.583.5113
Donations are accepted

Son Jarocho Classes! Learn to: Play Jarana: String Instrument from Veracruz; Dance Zapateado; Sing & compose Sones-songs; & Gain Knowledge of Son Jarocho music, Children, teens & Adults welcome!

Men's Night
Second Wednesdays, 5:30p

That Yarn Store, 1578 W Colorado Blvd, LA, CA
323.256.9276 http://www.thatyarnstore.com www.thatyarnstore.blogspot.com

Come and hang out and work on your projects, or buy our beginner's package & David will teach you how to knit or crochet.
 

Spin a Good Yarn Night
Third Wednesdays, 7p

That Yarn Store, 1578 W Colorado Blvd, LA, CA
323.258.2647 that.yarnstore@gmail www.thatyarnstore.com www.thatyarnstore.blogspot.com

Enjoy an evening  of  spoken word stories, poems, editorials,original fiction, jokes and tales. Tell a story, read a poem, tell a joke & listen. All are welcome. Feel free to bring a snack.
Knitting not required.