HARD SUMMER 2012
April 25, 2012
HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
For the first time in its five year history, HARD Summer will span two days for one blockbuster weekend August 3rd & 4th. Set against the stunning downtown Los Angeles skyline, over fifty bands and DJs will perform on four massive stages. Dance the night away with your fellow music fans from across the globe at the largest event to date from the creators of the HARD Haunted Mansion and HOLY SHIP!
VENUE: The LOS ANGELES STATE HISTORIC PARK is thirty-two acres of protected grassy lawns and picture-perfect pathways, conveniently adjacent to historic Chinatown, Dodger Stadium and Union Station. Street Address: 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. For directions click here.
ESSENTIAL INFO: Music is scheduled 6:00PM – 2:00AM both days, Friday, August 3rd & Saturday, August 4th, 2012. Free Metro Rail fare included with purchase. Open to adults ages 18 and up (must be 21 to consume alcohol).
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire : April 7 – May 20, 2012
April 3, 2012
Grand prize winner of the 2011-2012 Renaissance Pleasure Faire photo contest:
“Queen Elizabeth” by Nikki Jee
Saturdays & Sundays • 10am – 7pm // April 7 – May 20, 2012
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Irwindale, CA • Ph: 626.969.4750
For full details please visit http://www.renfair.com/socal/
Lotus Festival – Echo Park July 2012
April 3, 2012
Heritage Asian Pacific, Inc. (HAP, Inc.), presents the 34th celebration of the Lotus Festival Dragon Boat Races
THIS EVENT USUALLY OCCURS IN JULY PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR 2012 DATES
IMPORTANT UPDATED 2012 INFORMATION:
Lotus Festival has suffered without dragon-boat races, and the past few years without the lotus blossoms themselves – but a Lotus Festival with no lake?
Planned for July 14-15, the past couple of years have been “scaled back” versions of the festival (it was cancelled completely in 2009). It wasn’t expected to happen in 2011, until plans to start the Echo Park Lake rehabilitation project were pushed back until later that year and the fest went on.
This year’s Lotus Festival will not be held at the lake, which is currently empty and completely gated up during construction. Instead, the parking lots between Echo Park Avenue and Lemoyne, south of Sunset Boulevard, will serve as the grounds. This will definitely be a “scaled back” version of the event.
The details aren’t finalized, but one thing’s for sure – there won’t be any Dragon Boat races!
History of the Los Angeles Lotus Festival at Echo Park
The Lotus Festival at Echo Park originated in 1972, by the Department of Recreation and Parks and members of the Council of Oriental Organizations (COO). The two co-chairpersons for the first five years were volunteers from the Asian Community: Ella Quan and Helen Young. Hazel Young was co-chairperson until the mid 80’s and currently remains as an active member on the Lotus Festival advisory board and planning committee.
The Significance of the Los Angeles Lotus Festival
The lotus flower is significant to the Asian cultures as a symbol of rebirth, purity and life. The festival is held in July when the lotus flower blooms. Echo Park Lake was selected as the site for the event due to its central location of local Asian and Pacific Islander communities and because it houses the largest lotus bed in the United States. The festival was originally named “The Day of the Lotus”, and the purpose was to promote an awareness and understanding of the contributions by the Asian and Pacific Islander people to our culture and to the local and surrounding communities. The first two festivals were one-day affairs, which attracted approximately 15,000 people. Due to the success of the festival, it was expanded to a two-day event.
In 1989, the 12th Annual Day of the Lotus Festival added the island flower show. An annual press conference is held at Echo Park Lake to give media representatives a view of the location where the festival is held and a sampling of the various cultural presentations that would take place at the festival. In 1990, the festival was named “Lotus Festival” with the theme: “The People and Cultures of the Pacific Rim”. The lotus advisory board was developed in 1991, made up of representatives from various Asian and Pacific Islands communities, in order to promote and present the authenticity of their cultures. In 1992, the theme was changed to “The People and Cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands”. In 1993, the Lotus Festival added the Asian Youth Scholarship Program. In 1994, the festival expanded again by adding a “Pavilion” to focus on the current years highlighted culture. Since the 1991 festival, each year’s attendance is estimated to be well over 150,000 each day. Past participation involved many organizations from the communities in Southern California.
The Dragon Boat Races
The dragon boat races became part of the entertainment when the festival had a Chinese opening day ceremony. City budget cuts curtailed the festival from 1978-1979. In 1980 through 1985, the festival took place once again, due to the generosity of various sponsors.
The dragon boat race is an event full of color noise and excitement! The dragon boats will be racing down Echo Park Lake with drums beating and crowds cheering them on. Races are preceded by the Buddhist blessing of the dragon boats, by the International Buddhist Meditation Center, ensuring safe and successful races.
Echo Park – Los Angeles, CA
Echo Park is a district of Los Angeles, CA located on Park Avenue between Glendale Avenue and Echo Park Boulevard, just north of the Hollywood (101) and Pasadena (110) freeway junction, near Dodger Stadium. The district of Echo Park was originally named Edendale before the construction of the park itself.
We appreciate your participation in the annual Dragon Boat Races as proceeds support scholarships to graduating high school students in the Los Angeles community.
The Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a beautiful estate with plenty of room to dance and mingle. For a 30 minute drive away from L.A. it was worth it! I was very excited to have the opportunity to document this event and I’d like to give a shout out to Orlando Padilla for hooking that up! I can tell you that every single artist that participated was tearin’ it up! I was especially diggin’ on the live performances by Piel and Gavin Turek. I most def had a blast and highly recommend everyone to check this ish’ out! Visit Expansion’s FB page for details on upcoming events! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211833222209676#!/Expansionmusic
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Eagle Rock Music Festival – October 1, 2011
September 26, 2011
13th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival
Saturday, October 1, 2011
4:00-11:00pm
Patchwork – Indie Art & Craft Festival
August 29, 2011
hello friends…
SAVE THE DATES!!!
PATCHWORK INDIE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL’S FALL SHOWS ARE COMING TO TOWN…
PATCHWORK LONG BEACH
NOV 6TH 10-4PM
MARINE STADIUM BAYSHORE @APPIAN WAY
PATCHWORK CULVER CITY
NOV 13TH 10-4PM
HELMSBAKERY VENICE BLVD@ NATIONAL
PATCHWORK SANTA ANA
NOV 27TH 10-4PM
MAIN STREET@BUFFALO
WHAT IS PATCHWORK SHOW…
patchwork indie arts & festival showcases over 100 local independent artists, crafters and designers in an outdoor setting. come down and eat & drink from local restaurants & cafes as you listen to live music & dj’s and peruse goods from the best Southern California creators. look & shop… clothing for men, women & kids, handbags, accessories, art, ceramics, home goods, garden finds, plushies, jewelry, paper goods, edible treats, pet gear, crochet & knit goods, kits & patterns, bath & body goodies & more!
Interested in selling your unique handmade creations at the shows?
Just send us an email to vendor@patchworkshow.com and tell us you want to join our vendor mailing list. Application emails will be sent out early September.
They will also be available to download on our website in early September as well.
*to get updates on the shows, become a fan of PATCHWORK INDIE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL on Facebook click here
PATCHWORK SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY…
Delilah Snell of the road less traveled store for sustainable eco organic products for you & your home & eco-workshops
&
Nicole of random nicole & the craft kitchen for art & craft workshops in sewing, screenprinting, soap/candle making, jewelry & more.
Get Ready Los Angeles as SOUL SESSIONS Presents….
The 5th Annual Installment of
“CALIFORNIA SOUL”
LA’s Iconic Indoor/Outdoor Summer Music & Arts Festival to blow your senses!
Dance under the stars with 2011 SPECIAL GUESTS
**Schedule Subject To Change**
Outdoor Main Stage:
RICH MEDINA [12:30AM-1:30AM]
THE LIONS [11:30PM-12:30AM] //Live Reggae/Soul/Dub/Funk//
+ Surprise Guest DJ Opening for The Lions – Early Set [10:30PM-11:30PM] – Don’t be late!
2nd Floor:
DJ HAPA [12:30AM-2:00AM]
INKA ONE [11:00PM-12:30AM]
1st Floor:
J-BOOGIE [11:00PM-12:30PM]
JUNGLE FIRE [10:00PM-11:00PM] //Live Heavy Latin Funk/Breaks//
Resident DJs Spinning Party Bangers All Night!
PLANN B [HOST OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE]
THE REMITCH [1ST FLOOR: 9:00PM-10:00PM/OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE: 1:30AM-2:00AM]
B-NASTY [2ND FLOOR: 9:00PM-11:00PM/1ST FLOOR: 12:30AM-2:00AM]
BABY BUBBA [OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE 9:00PM-10:30PM]
Live Art Showcase – Sano // CS-Navarrete {RTSYSTM} // John Park // Stuter // Alfie Numeric
Mind Blowing Visuals – MC Studio Art & Michael Allen
Vendors – Flock Shop // De La Luna Designs // LA vs WAR // Good Life Roots //Lok’d// Soulsol Creations
Eats – Skrimps n Thangz // Chinatown’s Bacon Wrapped Danger Dogs
**EARLY ARRIVAL SUGGESTED – CAPACITY EXPECTED**
GRAND STAR JAZZ CLUB 943 N. BROADWAY, DTLA 90012
$15 COVER ALL NIGHT // 3 AREAS TO GET DOWN // 2 FLOORS // 2 FULL BARS // $3 DRINK SPECIALS // 21+ // 9PM TO 2AM
Sorry NO Birthday specials for this event.
Parking available at 419 College St. Between Hill & Broadway
Join us for an unforgettable night of GOOD MUSIC // GOOD PEOPLE // GOOD VIBES!
Mad Decent Block Party – August 20, 2011
August 3, 2011
FREE and ALL AGES!
Get more info and RSVP for guaranteed entry @ http://MADDECENTBLOCKPARTY.com/
This summer marks the fourth installment of the incredibly successful cross-country phenomenon that is the MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY, this year presented by Native Shoes. Ripping through the USA with stops in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, Mad Decent is joining forces with Native Shoes to provide a day of musical performances with FREE admission, delicious food, carnival and games!
Line-Up for LOS ANGELES show:
Major Lazer
Lunice
Sinden
Bosco Delrey
Dawn Golden & Rosy Cross
Death Grips
Kito
Paul Devro
Derek Allen
Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe
Jillionaire
PLUS MORE SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED SOON!
Big thanks to our 2011 Partners : Native, Redbull, Serato, Rdio.com, WESC, Beatport, PBR, Colt 45 Blast & SPIN
Bloom Fest 2011 – July 23, 2011
July 21, 2011
KCRW presents Bloom Fest LA 2011
DATE | TIME: Saturday, July 23, 2011 @ 2 PM – 10 PM
LOCATION: Downtown Arts District of Los Angeles centered at 3rd Street and Traction Avenue
Enjoy indie music on the KCRW Stage, great brews by Wurstküche and Angel City Brewing, arts & crafts, good food, and eco-friendly fun at the 2011 BloomfestLA in the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District … where art in the streets happens every day!
Enjoy Green Village by Whole Foods and Flea-Market and live printing by American Apparel and S.O.Terik Los Angeles.
ADMISSION: FREE
EVENT INFO: www.bloomfestla.com
BLOOM FEST LA 2011 Line-Up
9:15 Grouplove
8:45 Raul Campos (KCRW DJ set)
8:00 Voxhaul Broadcast
7:30 Anthony Valadez (KCRW DJ set)
6:45 Eastern Conference Champions
6:15 Mario Cotto ( KCRW DJ set)
5:45 Chicano Batman
5:00 Love Grenades
4:15 Bullet & Snowfox
3:30 Hello Vegas
2:45 Raul Pacheco & The Little Bastards
2:30 Messages from the Arts District Community
2:00 Art ShareLA Community Stage
Named in honor of community activist Joel Bloom (1948-2007), the free community festival celebrates all things a’bloomin’ in the Downtown Arts District – art, music, and even the environment! Activities are designed to complement the neighborhood’s rotating outdoor gallery of murals and other artwork by renowned street artists.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: Available on surrounding streets and at nearby parking lots. Go Metro! Ride the train to the Little Tokyo Station. Ride the DASH! Take Route A. Be green! Consider biking, walking, carpooling, or driving electric, hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles.
ABOUT DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT: Founded in the 1980s as an artist enclave, this 52-block neighborhood consists of artist studios and art galleries; coffeehouses such as Urth Caffé and Novel Café; restaurants and night spots as Wurstküche, Café Metropol, and Angel City Brewing; creative entrepreneurs; nonprofits such as Cornerstone Theater Company and Art Share Los Angeles; industrial businesses; and government agencies anchored by the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). It is in the heart of the city’s new Los Angeles CleanTech Corridor where a business campus is being built to develop sustainable technologies. The Downtown Arts District boundaries are Alameda Street on the west, the Los Angeles River on the east, the 101 Freeway on the north, and 7th Street on the south.
ABOUT LARABA: Founded in 1991, the Los Angeles River Artists & Business Association (LARABA) is a 501(c)(4) community organization that seeks to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities in the Downtown Arts District by encouraging a lively and healthy social, cultural and economic environment, coordinating the voices of resident artists and businesses, and promoting the area as a creative community for the benefit of all Angelenos. To learn more about LARABA, visit www.laraba.org.
HARD Summer Music Festival 2011 – August 6, 2011
July 20, 2011
IN LA AUGUST 6, 2011
@ The Los Angeles State Historic Park – 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA
4 Stages / 30+ live performances and DJs / 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Limited advance tickets available now.
