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Day: July 28, 2006
The Losanjealous Benevolent Society gathers a weekly list of strange happenings and fun events in LA–the more ridiculous, the better. Visit our events calendar for the full list. And if you’re organizing or know of an event you think belongs on the list, send us info at tips@losanjealous.com.
FRIDAY
Mutations: The Art of Jim Winters @ Retropia
San Francisco artist Jim Winters’ subject matter often conveys a sense of humor and an appreciation of irony. Opening Reception Friday, July 28th 7-11 pm. Through Thu 8/31.
SATURDAY
Blessing of the Cars
The all-day and into-the-night annual affair, held at Hansen Dam, begins with a mass morning blessing by a Catholic priest, who then goes car to car, blessing each individually. Some people also ask him put holy water in their radiators.
Cannibal Flower @ Copro Nason
Cannibal Flower is a portable venue for the arts that showcases art, music, dance, film, projections, magic and fashion shows. It started in 2000 as a means for a group of friends to showcase their art and music without having to deal with the politics of the conventional gallery.
Cinespia: Manhattan @ Hollywood Forever Cemetary
This bittersweet comedy is Allen’s love letter to the City of New York. Bring blankets, drinks and picnic dinner for this special screening below (and above) the stars. DJ John Tripp spins before and after the screening.
Dragon Boat Festival
In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, there will be Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, music and martial arts performances. Through Sun 7/30.
Fancy Rat & Mouse Show @ Orange County Fair
The American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA) promotes and encourages the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets.
Fondue Party, 1968
Ordinarily, beer can-curled coifs, clanking cocktails and cackling conversation around a stainless steel fondue pot, sitting on a rich, blue felt-covered board atop a pool table, would be enough to inspire my imagination and make my spirit soar. But this slide offers much more!
Psychedelic beaded curtains (WOW they photograph well!) and lava lamps are rarely captured on film. And here they are side by side! I weep!
Good afternoon and welcome to Los Angeles Dissected Via Pictures and Words. Today, Old British Man and I shall attempt to address the social relevance of the Car Pool Lane and the topic of Diamond Lane etiquette.
SN: Old British Man, Good Afternoon.
OBM: On the 405 heading south there is a little run of fencing that has been described by many as “Tired, damaged and probably non-functional…”
SN: Is it slighlty bent towards the end and covered with Red and Blue streaks of paint, where a car or two has grazed it ever so slightly?
OBM: Yes, the metal is torn to shreds and it is rather unstable and very ugly to look at..
SN: I am familair with that landmark…
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Profile: La Reyna Grand Opening
[Note from the editor: This is part two of NoSmell Bob’s 74-part review of La Reyna Grand Opening. Read part one here.]
Nearly two months have passed since my time at La Reyna. I’m moving this weekend, and while throwing my life into greasy boxes scavenged from the Ladera Center parking lot, I discovered a dusty and unmarked old cd-r under a pile of receipts and spare change. Curious, I loaded that badboy into my laptop and found the pictures taken to document that fateful mexican breakfast on 7th and Mateo. Hazy memories of gamey sausage links and slithery mexican food began to coalesce in my mind. It was time to write the review.
My first impression of La Reyna was something like “Wow, these people look a little nervous.” I quickly became distracted, however, by the numerous fake-looking swordfish on the walls. The swordfish were present in many sizes and instantly put me in a great mood for some reason. The nautical theme made me want to order some seafood, but the B rating and my instructions to sample the breakfast menu kept me on point.