February 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Turn your view of traditional gardening on its ear as you discover how to make an amazing succulent vertical garden. Learn how to maximize and optimize your available city-living space to turn it into lush greenery that brings a natural touch to any home. Enjoy catered food and drinks, and share your urban gardening ideas with others looking to explore new ways to keep their green thumb green.
Where:
Communal
688 S. Santa Fe Ave., No. 104
Los Angeles, CA 90021
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February 24th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Before everyone was busy photographing concerts and clubs with their smartphones, L.A.’s live-music scene wasn’t that well-documented. Venues were dark, cameras and flash usually were prohibited, and photography was generally unwelcome.
Rock bands, the recording industry, and audiences were flourishing from the late ’70s to late ’80s, but not much of the lively era was being captured for posterity. So several professional photographers decided to head out a few nights a week to snap images of the most interesting and entertaining new groups making the rounds. Mötley Crüe, the Bangles, Eazy-E, and Black Flag are just a few they photographed to accompany reviews in the alternative and, occasionally, mainstream press.
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February 23rd, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Join the dynamic women of the Hearts for Hope Committee as they celebrate 2015 Heart for Service honorees Kevin and Sylvia Dretzka, Charles and Melinda Smith, Timothy and Elise Sloan, and Alan Melina with entertainment, auctions and dinner at the Hearts for Hope Gala. This party will also raise funds and awareness about Hope Gardens Family Center, a transitional and supportive housing campus for homeless women and children throughout Los Angeles.
Where:
Four Seasons Hotel
2 Dole Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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February 17th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Hop on board for this once-a-year trip to the wine country of Santa Barbara. This all day event begins bright and early, and spans some of the best and most beautiful wineries in Southern California. Some of the wineries include Clos Pepe Estate, Hilliard Bruce, and Crawford Family Wines. Dress for comfort and walking, and be sure to bring your appetite for adventure and fine wine!
Where:
Begins at
530 Molino St., No. 218
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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February 16th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Spend a night watching the biggest stars on earth, and do it all for a good cause! For the second year in a row, the Upper West restaurant will host a charity Oscar Watching Party with good food, good entertainment and a good cause, because 25 percent of all sales that night will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So get out and do some stargazing, and help make a difference while you do it.
Where:
The Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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