2nd Annual Atwater Village "Howl-o-ween" K9 Costume Contest
Click here for event flier (pdf file)
Click here for registration form (pdf file)
For more information contact Diane Serfino at 323.661.7722
October 06, 2008
"Big Political Drama In Little Atwater" news article in Los Feliz Ledger Oct 2008 edition
Click here to download Los Feliz Ledger, Oct 2008 (pdf file, large file)
Article found on front page and continues on page 14.
October 01, 2008
CALLING ALL GLENDALE BLVD MERCHANTS, 5TH ANNUAL “TRICK-OR-TREAT ON THE BLVD” EVENT IS COMING UP!
Friday, October 24th, 2008
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Glendale BOOlevard (From Glenhurst to Revere)
Glendale Blvd Merchants, listen up! Our 5th annual “Trick-or-Treat on the Blvd” event is coming up and we need your help to make this year’s event a success. The AVNC and AGPCC co-sponsor the event, which was designed with you in mind. The annual event gives local elementary school children a safe “Trick-or-Treat” environment and brings their parents to Glendale Blvd so they may familiarize themselves with your local businesses.
Participation is simple…just distribute candy to the children, promote your business to the adults and have fun! Your participation is central to this event and can only serve to increase your exposure and reputation in the community. We hope that you will join us in making this year’s “Trick-or-Treat on the BOOlevard” another success!
To help us market and organize the event, please confirm your participation by Friday, October 10, 2008. For more information and to sign up to participate, please contact Jenny Hoffman at jhoffman@atwatervillage.org or at 323.573.3667.
www.AtwaterVillageTrickorTreat.com
September 30, 2008
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR
Council President Garcetti and the Los Angeles Community Development Department invites you to a Free Business Seminar.
Tuesday, October 14th - 6:30pm
Lockwood Elementary School, 4345 Lockwood Ave.
This free resource seminar will highlight the economic benefits that small and large business owners can realize if they are located in the State Enterprise Zone.
Most of South Atwater Village is within the East Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone, for more information go to..
September 26, 2008
Sushi + Italian Wine = Yum!
Monday October 6, 2008, 7PM
$56 per person, inclusive of tax & tip.
Please call 323.662.5556 to reserve your spot.
Sushi (and Italian wines) in the 55 Degree Cellar!
Who needs sake?! Join us for a sushi and Italian wine pairing feast! You'll receive two pieces of each of the following rolls: Tuna, Salmon Skin, Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Rainbow.
Each tasty roll will be paired with a different wine from our lovely selection of Italian imports.
Reserve your space today. You just might discover some delicious new matches for your own sushi night.
55 Degree Wine
3111 Glendale Blvd, (next to Starbucks)
email: events@55degreewine.com
phone: 323.662.5556
web: www.55degreewine.com
July 18, 2008
Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce Election, August 13th
ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce (AGPCC) will hold its annual election for Board of Directors at the General Meeting of members on:
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 – 6:30pm
Tam O’Shanter Inn
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Who Are the Candidates?
The election is open to all business members who do business or own commercial property in Atwater Village. Representatives from the businesses of eligible members may also qualify to be candidates. Eligible Representatives are limited to paid employees, family members, or individuals directly involved in the operation of the business.
How do I vote?
Voting is simple -- just attend the AGPCC General Meeting on August, 13th. You will be provided with a ballot, place a check next to the name of the candidates of your choice and hand in your ballot. Voting is open to all AGPCC business members whose membership dues are current. If your dues are not current you can bring them current at the General Meeting by paying in cash or check – sorry, no credit cards.
How can I become a Candidate?
To apply, send a brief statement of no more than 100 words indicating your desire and qualifications to be a candidate for the AGPCC Board of Directors to the AGPCC Election Committee at 2751 Fletcher Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039. Your statement must include your full name, business name, mailing address, telephone number and email address. You may also submit your application statement via email to luis@lopezautomotive.com, or via fax to 323.667.0025.
Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2008 – 5pm
For more information about this upcoming election please contact Luis Lopez at 323.665.0166 or at luis@lopezautomotive.com.
April 29, 2008
AVNC Crime & Safety Committee Meeting - May 6, 6PM,
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Crime & Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Atwater Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
Topics: RECENT BURGLARIES IN BUSINESS COMMUNITY, OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN BUSINESS WATCH
Speakers: LAPD CAPTAIN & SENIOR LEAD OFFICER FOR ATWATER VILLAGE & COUNCIL DISTRICT 13 REPRESENTATIVE ON BUSINESS WATCH. CAROL MOORE FROM THE AV NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH WILL BE PRESENT AS WELL.
April 21, 2008
REMINDER: ARTWATER FESTIVAL, SATURDAY APRIL 26!
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council, City Council Districts 13 & 4 in conjunction with Sonic Muze and Importante Gifts present ARTWATER 'A Celebration of Music and Arts' Festival on Saturday, April 26th from 2-10pm along Glendale Blvd. in the Atwater Village.
Glendale Blvd. Business Break-In's
There have been several businesses burglarized on Glendale Boulevard here in Atwater Village over the past eight - nine months. Per LAPD Senior Lead Officer Gina Chovan, "There is no crime spree."
Be diligent! Lock your doors, set your alarms, check your surveillance equipment to make sure it is working and has necessary recording tapes.
Please be aware that these are BURGLARIES (a suspect enters a structure to commit a felony crime) NOT ROBBERIES (someone uses force or fear to get something from you).
As always, feel free to contact the following with any questions or if you have further information:
Carol Moore
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch
323-481-9749 / iloveatwater@yahoo.com
Senior Lead Officer Gina Chovan
213-793-0713April 18, 2008
Dave's Accordion School in Atwater Village
"Artists devote their lives to their art form--Maybe painting or sculpture. Authors devote their lives to the written word. Dave Caballero of Atwater Village has devoted his life to something different: The Accordion. Reporter Michelle Lanz explains."
Click here for You Tube video
March 02, 2008
55 Degree Wine Grand Opening, March 16th
February 20, 2008
Downey Savings Returns to Glassell Park
After a 3 year absence, Downey Savings has returned to Glassell Park at Super King Market. Come and meet Dayana Mejia, Branch Manager and their wonderful staff. They are eager to help you with all your banking needs. A special thanks to the Fermanian Family as well for listening to the community and bringing Downey Savings back where they belong.
Downey Savings
2716 N. San Fernando Road
323-224-6100
February 14, 2008
REMINDER: 55 Wine Opening Feb 16th!
February 02, 2008
55 DEGREES WINE POURS ITS FIRST GLASS ON FEBRUARY 16TH!
Join friends and neighbors for complementary wine tasting at Atwater’s newest “wine cellar” on Saturday, February 16th, from 11am to 11pm.
55 Degrees Wine
3111 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(next to Starbucks Coffee)
For more information contact Andy at 323.662.5556
January 30, 2008
Update from CD13 on the vacant Kmart store at 3150 San Fernando Rd
January 30, 2008
In the summer of 2004 Home Depot Corporation announced the purchase of a multi-year lease for the K-Mart store at 3150 San Fernando Road on the same day that K-Mart announced they would be closing the store. By January of 2005, the city had enacted an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the area in Glassell Park bounded by the Metro-link tracks, the commercial strip to the east of San Fernando Road, the city of Glendale, and Fletcher Drive. That meant that no structure within those boundaries could be significantly altered in any way or demolished without a hardship exemption. The former K-Mart site fell within those boundaries. At the time there was lots of speculation in the area as the real estate market had heated up considerably. The ICO provided a tool wherein the city and the community could weigh in more closely on land use decisions that would affect the area for years, if not decades to come. During this time the community organized to make a case against having a Home Depot at that location and Home Depot hired a consulting firm to build support within the community for one of their stores. Several public meetings were held. Some compromise concepts were discussed. Home Depot submitted applications to the city's planning department for improvements and upgrades to the existing building so that when the ICO was lifted, they would be able to build their store.As the ICO was set to expire, we enacted the "Fletcher Square" portion of the Community Design Overlay Zone. This covered the exact geographical area that the ICO covered and it prohibited retail spaces larger than 75,000 square feet. After some initial activity, the site sat quiet for several months. In the Fall of 2007 our office learned that Home Depot may be reconsidering its desire to build a store there and in December this was confirmed.The lease hold is now up for sale and Home Depot is looking for a buyer. We have referred several interested parties their way over the last month and continue to do so. Ideas expressed by the communities of Atwater Village and Glassell Park range from mixed use with retail to a new Police station to affordable housing, to an accessory use for the new LACC college at the Van de Kamps site. We are all very excited to have this new opportunity; to work with someone on a development the community can support that will be in keeping with an improved San Fernando Road corridor.Mitch O'Farrell
District Director, Constituent Services
City Council President Eric Garcetti
January 21, 2008
ZWorks Martial Arts at Heartbeat House
ZWorks Martial Arts Class will give you a deep mind body workout through the use of movement inspired by martials arts. Learn empowering kicks, punches, defense and attack moves, and train them with repetition to give your body control, awareness, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. It's more than just kickboxing!
Aimee Zannoni (founder of ZWorks) is a dancer and fitness expert dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimum fitness and body awareness in a safe, effective and fun way. In addition to a BFA in Dance and Body Mechanics, she has eleven years experience as a fitness trainer, teacher, dancer, and physical therapy assistant. She has designed programs for private clients as well as private spas (Beverly Hills Allure Pilates Spa, Toluca Lake Tennis Club) and public health clubs asch as Bally's and Gold's Gym. As an artist, she has performed with Diavolo and Company of Strangers, and has enjoyed numerous film and television roles. Dedicated to the art of humanity, it is the love of people that drives Ms. Zannoni's life and work.Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio 3141 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039 323.669.2821
December 04, 2007
HOME DEPOT ABANDONS PLANS TO OPEN ANOTHER STORE AT THE OLD KMART SITE ON SAN FERNANDO RD
From the No Home Depot Coalition - Northeast Los Angeles
"Home Depot has reportedly abandoned its efforts to open another store in Fletcher Square at the old Kmart site. Los Angeles Council District 13 released the information that the leasehold on the old Kmart site (3150 San Fernando Rd), which Home Depot purchased several years ago, is up for sale.
This latest update is welcomed news to the No Home Depot Coalition (NHDC); and many community activists in both the Atwater Village and Glassell Park communities who vigorously protested against Home Depot installing a 3rd store on a four mile stretch of San Fernando Road.
The NHDC continues to believe that a Home Depot in this location is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Northeast Community Plan and the recently adopted Fletcher Square Community Design Overlay. With the lease on the site reportedly for sale the NHDC hopes that community efforts will focus on attracting a development that satisfies the community's desires and needs."
November 10, 2007
SPONSORS WANTED: Atwater Village’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Atwater Village’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is right around the corner. Set to take place on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30PM in the Wells Fargo parking lot at 3250 Glendale Blvd., this year’s Lighting will be like no other.
For the first time this year, the Chamber is accepting sponsorships for The Lighting. Join your friends and neighbors and help make this event the best ever by becoming a sponsor.
For a unique opportunity to sponsor this event and let the Atwater Village community recognize you as one of our business leaders, Click here to download sponsorship form (pdf file). All sponsorships must be received by November 30 in order to be included in all the publicity materials.
Call (323) 662-6243 and ask for Mark for further details. Happy Holidays!
Click here for Christmas Tree Lighting Fact Sheet (pdf file)
www.atwaterchamber.org
November 01, 2007
BLACK MARIA goes UNDER THE TABLE
All those who are left cold by the mass-production stuff, will be thrilled to discover Under the Table.
For more information go to www.blackmariagallery.com
October 13, 2007
Atwater Village Trick-or-Treat On The BOOlevard!
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council / Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fall with its Fourth Annual Trick-or-Treat Event!
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) and the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce will host their fourth annual Trick-or-Treat fall festival on Glendale BOOlevard this Friday, October 26, 2007 (4:00pm to 5:30pm). Hundreds of local children will dress up in Halloween costumes and visit local businesses for treats and gifts. Nearly 50 Atwater Village businesses and our local branch public library are participating in this year’s event.
3100 Block of Glendale Boulevard
(Between Glenhurst/Glenfeliz and Revere)
Friday, October 26th, 2007 (4:00pm to 5:30pm)
Click here for event flier (pdf file)www.AtwaterVillageTrickorTreat.com
September 08, 2007
Atwater Village "Zoning Parking Credit" Study meeting
Government Relations Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 6:00pm to 7:00pm
New Hope Chapel (Behind Costco)
2861 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Agenda - Discussion and Action regarding Atwater Zoning Parking Credits Study modification & price increase. (Mott Smith, Civic Enterprises)
Click here to download complete meeting agenda (pdf file)
Click here to download "Zoning Parking Credits" Study proposal (large pdf file)
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The purpose of this study is to create a community specific parking ordinance to ease parking requirements for new or change-of-use businesses along Glendale Blvd by identifying “underused” public parking spaces and allowing these businesses to purchase them under a “parking credit” scheme. The subsequent ordinance would allow businesses that are required to have a specific number of parking spaces to purchase “parking credits” from the City in lieu of building more spaces onsite. The parking credits available for purchase would be limited by actual parking capacity within a predetermined boundary along Glendale Blvd and adjacent residential streets.
At the January 11th, 2007 General Board Meeting the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) voted to fund a “parking credit” study that will focus on commercial parking along Glendale Blvd. The AVNC Board voted to contract with Civic Enterprise Associates (CEA), a consulting firm, to spearhead the study and will pay CEA $6,500.00 for its services.
August 15, 2007
Family Activities in Atwater Village
My name is Diana Neskovska, I am a teacher, and I am co-hosting a music, dance and drama class for kids ages 0-4 in Atwater Village. Its called "Drama Babies" it is on Thursday, August 16 and 23rd @ 3:30 at the Heartbeat House Studio http://www.heartbeathouse.com.
I've attached the flyer with more information.
Click here for informational flier (pdf file)
Thanks!
Diana Neskovska
Streetscape Master Plan presentation for South Atwater Village & Glassell Park
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti (13th District) invites you to the presentation of the Streetscape Master Plan for South Atwater Village & Glassell Park.
Wednesday, September 26 - 6:30 p.m.
Glassell Park Community/Senior Center
3750 Verdugo Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
* This is a culmination of public workshops held since March. Kathryn Cerra and Associates have gathered input from community stakeholders over the months to create this streetscape plan.
We look forward to seeing you there!
* For suggestions or ideas, please contact Kathryn Cerra and Associates @ 818-558-7550.August 10, 2007
Amelia Fitzwater on Glendale Blvd.
Amelia Fitzwater was started by best friends, Annie and Imara. After a year in Santa Monica we are so excited to have relocated our store to Atwater Village. We are located at 3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd., next to the Via Romi Salon.
Amelia Fitzwater is best described as a classic gift boutique with retro flair. We carry a wide range of creative gifts, books and paper that include hand-made and letter press greeting cards, boxed notes, hard to find gift wrap, custom or do-it-your-self gift wrapping, unique journals, pens, photo albums, and picture frames. We also carry jewelry made by local artists, retro children's toys, and hip baby gifts. There is a selection of great books on topics such as art, design, cooking, and photography. We also carry home decor items such as vases, glassware, men's and women's accessories, as well as bath and beauty products.
We can't wait to meet our new neighbors and we look forward to being part of this great community of locally owned businesses.
Imara Tammero & Annie Anderson
Owners,
Amelia Fitzwater
3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-661-2600
July 29, 2007
Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 60 Years of Community Service!
On July 11th, at its annual general meeting, and summer mixer, the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce (AGPCC) celebrated 60 years of community service. The AGPCC is dedicated to promoting the civic and economic wellbeing of the Atwater Village community and its member merchants and is also one of the oldest continuous community groups in Atwater Village. The celebration was held at the Tam O’Shanter Inn, where current, new members and guests help celebrate the occasion.
The annual general meeting was also the occasion for the election of the chamber governing board for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The following individuals (in alphabetical order) were unanimously elected by the eligible chamber members present:
Betty Bartlotta, longtime resident and owner of Atwater’s Club Tee Gee. Veronika Caballero, co-owner of Dave’s Accordion/Caballero Dance. Andy Hasroun, commercial property owner (owner of the former Ranch Market) and owner of Atwater’s first wine tasting establishment opening soon. Bryan Lytle, General Manager of the historical landmark, Tam O’Shanter Inn. Mark Newman-Kuzel, resident and owner of Maid in the USA. Andy Paylan, owner of the independent service station at Glendale and Glenfeliz BoulevardsThe new board will elect its officers at an upcoming meeting
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July 23, 2007
KCA / CD13 UNVEILS MUCH ANTICIPATED FLETCHER DRIVE PRELIMINARY STREETSCAPE CONCEPT FOR ATWATER VILLAGE
Kathy Cerra & Associates (KCA) and L.A. City Council District 13 (Eric Garcetti / CD13) unveiled the preliminary streetscape concept for Fletcher Drive in Atwater Village.
Atwater’s section of the Fletcher Drive streetscape master plan encompasses Fletcher Drive from the Los Angeles River (Fletcher Drive Bridge) to San Fernando Road. The preliminary streetscape concept consists of four traffic lane plan with various elements to increase pedestrian safety, regulate traffic flow and improve street level landscape.
Click here for Fletcher Drive Preliminary Streetscape Concept – Atwater Village (large pdf file).
For more information about the Fletcher Drive Streetscape Concept contact: Kathy Cerra (KCA) at kathy@kcala.net or Mitch O'Farrell (CD13) at MOfarrel@COUNCIL.LACITY.ORG
July 18, 2007
Atwater Galleries Summer Party - July 28th
Saturday 28th July, 4:00-8:00pm
Atwater Village: 3015-3407 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039
Gallery Hours: All Gallery hours varies (please contact gallery for business hours)
The first summer Atwater art walk presented by The Atwater Galleries will take place Saturday, July 28th, from 4 to 8 pm. JFerrari Gallery, Black Maria Gallery, Little Bird Gallery and Pounder Koné Art Space will be the host the Atwater Galleries Summer Party.
jFerrari Gallery: Dedicated to exhibiting works by mid-career and emerging contemporary artists. jFerrari is located at The Complex now showing a group exhibition of landscape paintings, Earthly Delights. There will be live music and live paintings by artist, Dan Wooster.
Black Maria Gallery: Focused on non-mainstream art that reverberates with the shock of the new. This is the opening reception for The Re-run Show, featuring works from memorable past exhibitions. An open bar and food will be provided along with a DJ spinning cool afternoon tunes and even maybe a surprise performance piece by Ladyspoke. Don’t forget to check out the new Black Maria store right next door.
Little Bird Gallery: The latest addition to the Atwater Galleries will be presenting a solo show featuring new works by Thomas Mulvane. Little bird focuses on the artist as more as an individual. The gallery will be hosting an open bar and refreshments.Pounder Koné ArtSpace: A creative meeting art space for artists, writers and musicologists alike with a focus on introducing artists from the Diaspora and local Angelino artists. This is the closing reception for Fully Fledged, an all women group show, including Artis Lane, Pamela Mower Conner and Dominique Moody.
July 03, 2007
Summer Swing at Heartbeat House
Learn to swing, swing, swing with Heartbeat House social ballroom instructor, Chris Hardouin! Four consecutive Friday evenings at 6:30 PM starting July 20th. Explore the various styles of swing and learn great routines to get even the shyest wallflower on the dance floor. Chris H. will demonstrate the simple mechanics of dancing as a couple and get you tapping your toes to the beat. So throw on your sneakers and come learn this fun and versatile dance! No partner is required and you can come to as many classes as you want.
www.heartbeathouse.com
June 28, 2007
Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan funding application gets a failing grade from the MTA
The funding application submitted by the L.A. Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to implement remaining portions of the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan failed to get a preliminarily recommendation for funding from the MTA 2007 Call for Projects review staff.
The Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan funding request scored 66 points out of a possible 100. The funding request received notably low scores in evaluation criteria categories of “Project Need & Benefit to Trans. System” (22 points), “Local Match” (0 points) and “Land Use & Environmental Compatibility” (17 points).
The BSS is seeking approximately 3 million dollars of MTA funding to implement unfinished portions of the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan which was formulated in 2002. The funding would be used to widen sidewalks, add bump-outs at corners to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, address traffic flow issues in various ways, provide new median landscaping and irrigation, and slow vehicular traffic on Glendale Blvd by reducing traffic lanes from 6 to 4.
The MTA Board of Directors, the governing body of the MTA, is expected to adopt the staff’s preliminarily recommendation for funding from the MTA 2007 Call for Projects at their July 26th Board Meeting.
For MTA Board meeting agendas go to:
http://www.metro.net/board/mtgsched.htm
For more information about the 2007 MTA Call for Project go to:
http://www.metro.net/projects_programs/call_projects/default.htm
Also see Atwater Village News blog article “L.A. Bureau of Street Services Applies for MTA “Call for Projects” go to:
http://friendsofatwatervillage.org/blog/2007/01/la_bureau_of_street_services_a.htmlJune 13, 2007
CHAMBER SUMMER MIXER – July 11th!
Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce
SUMMER MIXER
Annual General Meeting & Board of Directors ElectionJuly 11, 2007 - 6:30 pm
Tam O'Shanter Inn
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
For more information contact the Chamber at 323.634.2535 or board@atwaterchamber.org
www.atwaterchamber.org
May 08, 2007
May 17 Youth Job Fair, Verdugo Jobs Center
Youth job fair on Thursday, May 17, 3pm to 6pm at the Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave, Glendale. For additional info, please contact aylsayan@ci.glendale.ca.us or call 818-548-2791.
May 04, 2007
Atwater Village Farmers' Market - May 2007
Open Every Sunday – Rain or Shine
Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
What’s in season this Mayl!!! Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, green garlic, asparagus, cheremoyas, beets, artichokes, and fava beans. Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, goat cheese, hummus, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs!
May 6th
· Monthly Pet Adoption!!! Stop by for a look at the cats and dogs!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
May 13th
· Happy Mother’s Day! Grab a free flower at the SEE-LA booth for mom!
· Pick up some tasty goat cheese or berries for Mother’s Day!
May 20th
· Stop by for lunch and check out our food vendors! We have something for the vegan, the chicken or sausage lover, and the person with the sweet tooth!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
May 27th
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
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April 29, 2007
jFERRARI Gallery's One-Year Anniversary Show!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
2:00pm to 10:00pm
3015 Glendale Blvd - Atwater Village, CA 90039
www.jferrarigallery.com
It is with great enthusiasm that jFERRARI Gallery proudly announces their One-Year Anniversary Show! We have invited 27 of our most talented artists who work in an array of representational and abstract styles to exhibit. "Chapa" our resident band will also be performing for us. A sound best described as experimental folk with a classic approach and instrumentation, some call it "Experimental Storytelling”. Opening for “Chapa” will be our newest addition “Good On Paper”, a local indie band of two. It has been an exceptionally monumental first year and we look forward to continuing and exploring more diverse exhibitions for the coming year. We will continue to support individual emerging artists, as well as representing new artists. As the art scene in Northeast Los Angeles blooms, we will continue our interrelationships between our local communities and venues. We will also keep striving to be community involved by generating more collaborations with one another. We hope this impetus effort will revitalize Atwater Village and its neighboring communities.
www.jferrarigallery.com
April 23, 2007
Atwater Playhouse offers Atwater Village residents FREE admission to their new 2007 production!!!
Atwater Playhouse and Method Acting Company opened its third original production, Hands of an Angry God, this past weekend. In celebration of its one-year anniversary, the theater would like to extend an invitation to all residents of the burgeoning Atwater Village, to attend the production for FREE. Please note that all one needs to do is mention they saw the invitation on Atwater Village News – Blog for FREE admission.
This original play was written by playwright Laurie Powers and directed by Atwater resident Jamie Paolinetti. Hands of an Angry God follows the lives of two American families and communities during World War II. Through the war and consequential events, their lives become entangled and they are forced to confront their beliefs and their desires.
Rich in symbolism and allegory, Hands of an Angry God offers the audience the chance to take a hard look at some of the most poignant topics of today: war, religion, politics, and the effect on relationships.April 19, 2007
Meeting Minutes: Fletcher Drive Streetscape Master Plan
Atwater Village Farmers' Market (AVFM) Earth Day Event!
This Sunday, April 22nd, AVFM will be celebrating Earth Day!!!!
In conjunction with Sundance Channel, we will be handing out FREE recyclable bags for your market shopping. Stop by the SEE-LA booth to pick-up your free bag!
11:30 a.m. Special guest appearance with Stacee Longo! Story time/arts and crafts using recycled materials. Come listen to a story about treating the earth with care.
April 18, 2007
BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY in Atwater Village
Saturday 4/28 8:30 PM at Heartbeat House- enjoy dance demos, Indian food, open bar, DJ, party favors, and more!
Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio
3141 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323.669.2821
History of Beach Grocery Co. Inc.
Written by Jan Zufall
Max Arthur Beach was the man behind the vision of Beach’s Markets. He began at the age of twelve to support his widowed mother and two sisters. Max as a bookkeeper who in the mid 1930’s went into partnership with Izzsy Sol. Izzsy had two markets in his chain. This chain grew until 1930 when it was sold and Max acquired two stores of his own. He now owned the Acme Market in the San Fernando Valley and Beach’s Market on Glendale Blvd., in the Atwater District of Los Angeles. He still owned the Market in Atwater at the time of his death in 1988.
During the 1950 and 1960’s Max also had drugstore and hardware businesses. Max continued to expand his chain of stores by purchasing small markets and other real estate around the city. His purchases were to generate income for future expansion of his markets. His dream came true with the retail centers he build in the mid 1960’s. In Downey his retail center includes a Beach’s Market, (which houses an independent bakery), a restaurant (Bakers Square), and a cleaner. In Rosemead he built a big new supermarket to replace the small neighborhood store. He also built a drugstore (now CVS Drugs) opposite the market, and a Jack in the Box. He also owns several rental properties all around this market. In the next decade he concentrated on his two retail centers, owning and operating the two Beach markets. A privately owned corporation was formed in the 1970’s.
April 14, 2007
Pot-ted's First Art Show
Carolyn Mendoza, a fine artist from Venice, California, has established a long-term career in working with metal. Influenced by nature, she creates unique sculptural designs by welding natural forms on to steel. Using various patina techniques, vivid colors hidden beneath the surface are drawn out. These one-of-a-kind organic artworks can be enjoyed in both indoor and outdoor settings and can be custom designed to suit the client's individual needs.
Bob Nydam's signature is the interplay of chaos and order. Chaos flows through the images of insects evoking a gut-level emotional reaction without the baggage of most cultural and religious icons. Plain and simple: bugs are creepy! Look again and the ordered backgrounds depict a need to control the world through the trappings of dualism and fundamentalism. These layers of cacophony and control aspire to create a third layer existent on a more hopeful and deeper psycho-spiritual level.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Tarts
Pot-ted, 3158 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 323.665.3801
www.pot-ted.com
April 13, 2007
TEEN HIP-HOP at Heartbeat House
Creative Movement class with a focus on age-appropriate modern Hip-Hop moves accompanied by Radio Disney and Radio Friendly Hip-Hop Music.
Each class leads students through a warm-up routine, cross-floor work, and development of a dance sequence, culminating in a performance demonstration for parents, siblings, and friends on the last day of class.
Begins Monday, April 16th 5:30 PM
Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio
323.669.2821
April 06, 2007
Flamenco Workshop in Atwater Village
SIX WEEK BEGINNER FLAMENCO WORKSHOP
An introductory course with Angelita Macias (Artistic Director of Flamenco Show at El Cid). A fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of this passionate and intense dance. Starts Sunday 4/15 10:00-11:00 AM. Skirts and shoes recommended.
At: Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio
3141 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323.669.2821
www.heartbeathouse.com
April 04, 2007
Northeast L.A. Youth Job Fair, Sat. May 12
The job fair is sponsored by the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), First Chance Program, the Office of LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, and the Glassell Park Improvement Association. The job fair is scheduled for Saturday May 12, from 10:00am - 2:00pm and the Glassell Park Community & Senior Center.
Click here to download event flier (pdf file)
For more information contact...
David Cons, Program Coordinator
Jewish Vocational Service
First Chance Program
840 North Avenue 66
LA, CA 90042
w. 323.257.9600 ext 156
f. 323.257.8118
firstchance@jvsla.org
March 31, 2007
Salsa & Swing and Tiny Twinkles in Atwater Village
Salsa and Swing at Caballero Dance
Check out the new Wednesday night classes offering Salsa, Swing and Tango series, also Jazz and a new night for children's Ballet. Salsa for adults will meet from 7:00-8:00 pm and is taking sign-ups to start in April. Instructor: Liz Curtis. Please contact Caballero Dance at 323-663-1907 or email dcaballero@socal.rr.com for more info.
Tiny Twinkles at Dave's Accordion School
Try this hour of musical fun with your young child age 0-3 yrs; still offering a free introductory class Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am. For more information, visit www.littlestarsuzuki.com or call Dave's at 323-663-1907.
March 29, 2007
Atwater Village Farmers' Market April 2007 Calendar
Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
April 2007 Calendar
What’s in season this April!!! Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, green garlic, asparagus, cheremoyas, beets, asparagus, and swiss chard. Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, hummus, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs!
April 1st
· Monthly Pet Adoption!!! Stop by for a look at some cats and dogs!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
April 8th
· Spring Rock Decorating! Decorate your own rock to be an animal, an Easter egg or whatever you want!
· Pick up the tastiest, freshest produce for your holiday picnic or dinner.April 15th
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
April 22nd
12:00 p.m. Stacee Longo’s Earth Day Storytime/Arts & Crafts. Happy Earth Day! Support your small farmers who cultivate the earth with the many varieties of produce they plant!
April 29th
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
Fresh Produce Direct from the Farmer to You!
We accept EBT!
Sponsored by L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti CD 13
Operated by SEE-LA
6605 Hollywood Blvd., #220
Hollywood, CA 90028
March 22, 2007
Atwater Village Street Festival Coming Soon!
The Atwater Village Street Festival will be held on Sunday afternoon, June 10th on Glendale Blvd.
Calling all artists and crafts people: spaces are available for rent at the Street Festival. Please call 323.661.3283 for information.
For more information about the Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA) call their information line at 213.488.4431
Streetscape Master Planning process for Fletcher Drive, Meeting - April 11th
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Glassell Park Community Center
3750 Verdugo Road, L.A. 90065
- Meet Kathryn Cerra, of Cerra and Associates who has been contracted to work with the community in creating this design.
- There will also be representatives from Bureau of Street Services who will be available to answer questions related to this effort.
- This is the first of a series of community meetings where the process will be explained
- All meetings will be facilitated by the Office of Counilmember Eric Garcetti.
March 13, 2007
Bea Gold Retrospective Art Show
jFERRARI Gallery is happy to announce its first Retrospective art exhibit featuring BEA GOLD.
She is an artist who has painted and done woodcuts since she was very young. She will turn eighty years old this April! Her paintings are portraits of people and they were either commissioned, bartered or were painted as gifts. Her paintings are owned by people around the country and this is the first time they will be together,to be seen in the same place.
She is the mother of four grown children. She lives with her granddaughter Zahava Jones. She was married to Jack Gold for 53 years, he died on their 53rd anniversary.
She has wanted a retrospective for years but it was always too hard to make it happen. This year she turns eighty and she figures it’s now or never, so she took on the challenge to put it together after discovering jFERRARI Gallery.
The Retrospective Print and Paint Show will bring together works covering 65 years and many of the people in the paintings will attend the event.
Please join us on Saturday, April 7th, 2007 at 6pm for an opening reception.
jFERRARI is a gallery of contemporary art dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career fine artists. The gallery is active with monthly exhibitions of diverse, unique and innovative works of art.