1. Public Art Party
   What: ForYourArt celebrates Yayoi Kusuma’s new work in L.A. with picnic lunches, video screenings, polka-dot cupcakes, a gallery exhibition, and festivities in the park.
   Why: You think you’re turning Japanese. (You really think so.)
   When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
   Where: Locations at publicartparty.com.
2. OC County Fair Starts Today, July 10- August 9, 2009.
3. Dan Band Playing Tomorrow, July 11 at Club Nokia. For tickets go here.

I know this looks like a really long post but bare with me, look it how amazing this line up is! Notting Hill, The King and I, West Side Story, Sixteen Candles, Singing in the Rain, An American In Paris, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, and Twilight. A little free something for everyone.

OLD PASADENA HOSTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LARGEST FREE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL

July 10 to 25, 2009

PASADENA, CALIF. (July 2009) – Old Pasadena Management presents the Old Pasadena Film Festival, a free three-week movie series that unites film with urban settings, happening on Fridays and Saturdays, July 10 through 25.  Featuring twelve screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest free outdoor film festival in Southern California.  This unique district-wide festival will showcase a variety of genres that reflect the urban environment of Old Pasadena’s famous and historic downtown. All Old Pasadena Film Festival screenings, appearances and events are free and open to the public.

Old Pasadena Film Festival Schedule:

Friday, July 10

7:30 PM- TRAVEL FILMS: NOTTING HILL Distant Lands, 54 S. Raymond Ave.

Set in the charming Notting Hill district of London, this film tells the story of  an unsuccessful travel bookstore owner whose life is forever changed when he meets and falls in love with the most beautiful and popular actress of the time.  She ends up brightening his world, but in the end can he handle being together with the world’s most wanted woman?

8:00 PM –MUSICALS: THE KING & I One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley

Maria and Joey Newman will discuss their father Alfred Newman’s prolific career scoring such notable musicals as The King & I and Camelot

Five time Academy Award winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about a fearless woman who becomes a school teacher in the 1860’s to the children of the infamous King Mongkut of Siam.  One of the most beloved musicals of our time, King & I has made a lasting impression.  Scored by the nine time Academy Award winner Alfred Newman.

Saturday, July 11

8:00 PM – CLASSIC SILENT FILM: DADDY LONG- LEGS One Colorado Courtyard, 41

Hugus Alley

Malibu Coast Chamber Orchestra will be performing the soundtrack of the recently restored film live.  A guest from the Mary Pickford society will introduce the film with a discussion on Mary Pickford’s prolific career.

Daddy Long- Legs is an endearing classic silent film featuring the genius of actress Mary Pickford.  “ A warm and witty Cinderella story” about a rebellious orphan who finds her way to success and love in her young adulthood.

9:00 PM – 80’s CLASSICS: FOOTLOOSE: Rooftop of Schoolhouse Parking Garage, 33 E. Green Street.

A delightful story of Ren, a teen rebel who moves from the big city to a small town where dancing and rock music are illegal.  Will Ren and his classmates be able to change this ordinance in time for Prom?  Footloose is a fast paced drama featuring an amazing combination of dance choreography and hit songs.

Friday, July 17

7:30 PM- TRAVEL FILMS: SHIRLEY VALENTINE Distant Lands, 54 S. Raymond Ave.

Academy Award-nominated drama about a housewife named Shirley Valentine who takes an unexpected trip to Greece with a friend.   Greece expands her horizons in ways she could have never predicted.  Shirley’s life is soon transformed with a new romance and awareness of who she is and what she can be. 

8:30 PM- MUSICALS: SINGING IN THE RAIN One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley

Singing in the Rain features classic film stars Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Cyd Charisse in an enjoyable musical comedy.  Set in 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic couple but Lina mistakes the onscreen romance for real love.  When Lina’s and Don’s latest movie is transformed into a musical, Don is perfect for the part with a great singing voice.  However, Lina’s voice must be dubbed over.  An aspiring actress named Kathy Selden is brought in and Don quickly falls in love with her.  Will Kathy get the big break she deserves? Will Don gain Kathy’s affection? 

Saturday, July 18

8:30 PM – MUSICALS: WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley

In this beloved 1971 classic, a poor boy, Charlie Bucket wins an opportunity of a life time, to tour a mysterious and amazing candy making factory.  When Charlie and the other lucky winners tour the eccentric candy man Willy Wonka’s facility chaos ensues in this beloved award winning movie.

9:00 PM – 80’S CLASSICS: SIXTEEN CANDLES Rooftop of Schoolhouse Parking Garage, 33 E. Green Street

Starring the beloved Molly Ringwald, this classic teen comedy follows a young girl’s disastrous sixteenth birthday that is anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment imaginable.  Sixteen Candles is a hilarious depiction of a typical American high school teenager.

Friday, July 24

7:30 PM – TRAVEL FILMS: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Distant Lands, 54 S. Raymond Ave.

Gene Kelly plays Jerry Mulligan in this 1951 film about a struggling American painter in Paris.  Jerry finally finds his big break when he is discovered by an influential heiress.  But when the heiress falls for Jerry and Jerry for another woman, a complicated love triangle ensues.

8:30 PM – MUSICALS: GYPSY One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley

An exciting story based on a Broadway hit about the life and journey of the famous burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee and her controlling stage mom Mama Rose.  Louise Hovick is a no talented, awkward woman who is urged into the spotlight by her mother Mama Rose. Her life takes an unexpected twist when she ends up performing burlesque.  Soon a new persona emerges as she is transformed into Gypsy Rose Lee.

Saturday, July 25

8:30 PM – MUSICALS: WEST SIDE STORY One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley

Winner of ten Academy Awards including best picture, West Side Story reveals the racism and social problems found in American cities.  Set in gritty New York City in the mid 1950s, the musical follows the rivalry between two teenage gangs of different cultural backgrounds.  When one gang member falls in love with the rival gang member’s sister, all chaos breaks out.

9:00 PM- DATE MOVIE: TWILIGHT Rooftop of Schoolhouse Parking Garage, 33 E. Green Street

Teen Bella Swan embarks on a new life in rainy Fork Washington with her father.  Her life is suddenly transformed when she meets and falls in love with the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen.  But Edward has a dark side; he is in fact a blood thirsty vampire.  Based off the best selling novel, Twilight is a beautifully shot, dark film about unconditional love.

**General Public: All screenings are free and open to the public, for more information including a complete schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org

In a time where dating to say the least, is difficult.

Read…

“Today, after buying the plane ticket to Glendale, CA to visit 17 year old Courtney who I met on a dating website, she called me for the first time to say she was actually 19 year old Seth from Atlanta, GA.” -FML

Aigo.

I am holding a contest for the worst date ever. Please leave a comment and tell us what the bugger did to you that kinda/ sorta made you want to bang your head against the wall.

The funniest worst date comment by July 6, 2009 will win this necklace aqua blue chalcedony on silver necklace. Just leave a brief discription of your worst date ever under the comment section of this post. Don’t worry, you can be anonymous and just wait for a confirmation email from me, you can tell me your real name then.

Let the Worst Date Ever BEGIN!

Want to know what has been going on in the US over the past 5 years?

Doug Levitt renews his Greyhound Pass and takes us on a journey, of real people and real lives. And shows us what is going on in the US through song, story and images.

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 8pm.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium

At the Santa Monica Public Library

601 Santa Monica Blvd at 6th Street

(Underground Parking available)

http://www.greyhounddiaries.com/

photo via Robyn D of Yelp

Drink: Free Booze at the Foundry
Tues-Thur 6-9pm at Foundry: 7465 Melrose Blvd, Mid Wilshire; 323.651.0915
The Foundry kinda went nuts and decided to give you free flights of booze 3days/week: three different 2oz mixed drink pours per person, with each day featuring a different potable (Tues: SoCo, Wed: Jack, Thurs: Le Tourment Vert absinthe). Once your flight’s landed, score 1/2 off full glasses of the same cocktails, or just do the honorable thing, and stock up on increasingly mysterious fake mustache/glasses combos.
Drink up with the full menu at TheFoundryOnMelrose.com

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