"Made in LA" Public Opening Saturday, June 2, 2012

(Post I wrote on the Slanguage Blog)

The time has come and it will be on and popping this summer as Slanguage takes over LAXART starting this weekend! In honor of the take over we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Slanguage opening its doors to the community and art world. Mario Ybarra jr and Karla Diaz started their vision in 2002 as young artists out of graduate school. Their creative space not only been a foundation for them, but a stepping stone for many emerging local artists to discover their talents.
Slanguage has came a long way since 2002 we have seen and been though goodtimes and bad, but we managed to stay afloat with the support of all the resident artists, visiting artists and community.
Please take the time and support 10- years of hard work for all the artists who have helped us make this happen. “This is a takeover” will feature what Slanguage has done best. It will showcase 10-years of art archives, programming, work-shops, performances and much more!

Public Opening

Saturday, June 2, 2012

12 p.m to 3 p.m.

2640 S. La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-559-0166

Visit the Slanguage Blog for more info on the show and workshops for the whole summer or http://www.madeinla2012.org/

Dona Junta

The Heart of the Harbor is Beating

A walk down a familiar street....Avalon Boulevard in Wilmington, each time I walk this street I spot something I did not notice before. Enjoy the walk.

Ticket booth at old Granada Theater now a church 

C & C Liquor with an apartment on top possibly the owners place 

The signage is pretty 1960s 1970s 

Lobo taking a bath! he used to live behind Slanguage but he moved to a different bar

Fonts from the hood

Doorway one

The last pay phone on earth 

They don't even want to advertise here

Graphic Design studio been here since the 70s.....nice doorway too

A peek into Amelia's Dance Club..They even got a disco ball

Engine blocks made into sculptures 

Thank you for hanging in there more city beauty to come


Peace

DJ

Fish Fried Graffiti

South Central walking tour

Jay Novello: Mr. Meriweather!

Who remembers Mr. Meriweather on the The Seance episode of I Love Lucy? I loved his characters when he appeared on the show. He came mind yesterday while I was watching  "This Film Is Not Yet Rated" in class. When actor/director John Waters came on I kept trying to figure out who he resembled. At night I remembered that John Waters looked like Mr Meriweather! Of course I had to do some research on him because his persona on the screen was great. Something about his frail-like eccentric character was captivating. 
After some research I found out the Mr. Meriweather was played by Italian American actor Jay Novello. Jay was actually born Micheal Romano in Chicago in 1904 to Italian immigrants. He had quite an impressive acting career in television and film. Here is his profile on IMDB

"The Seance" with Mr. Meriweather 

Jay Novello (photo from Great Old Movies Blog)

John Waters 

 Can you see the resemblance? 

Jay Novello as Mr. Beecher in "The Sublease"

Other memorial characters  enjoyed were Mr. Hickox played by Charles Lane and Mr Littlefield  played by Gale Gordan. 

– Staten Island Ferry (1956) … Passport Clerk
– The Business Manager (1954) … Mr. Hickox
– Lucy Tells the Truth (1953) … Casting Director
– Lucy Goes to the Hospital (1953) … Mr. Stanley

Mr. Alvin Littlefield / Mr. Littlefield


– Ricky Asks for a Raise (1952) … Mr. Littlefield
– Lucy's Schedule (1952) … Mr. Alvin Littlefield

Anyhow, I know am not the only one who likes these classic characters! is there any from I love Lucy you loved or even  hated? 





Till next time,


DJ


Check out these great sites...
Sources: Lucy Fan     Great Old Movies Blog
Jay Novello   arglebargle

Bow-Tiki Boutique Saturday, February 11, 2012

Music by John Tirado and DJ Jessie Trejo
322 Elm Ave Long Beach Ca 90802

MAKE'n NEWZ: Neman Marcus x Christian Louboutin x LoveGalo

MAKE'n NEWZ: Neman Marcus x Christian Louboutin x LoveGalo

check out link

TV Cafe is Closing Forever

Well it is official the old TV Cafe will be closing it's doors this Sunday at midnight. The cafe opened its doors in 1987 and maintained a very retro 1950s facade. The exterior had various hand painted signs and a giant hamburger,drink and fries on the roof. The menu had everything from hamburgers to tacos, malted shakes and slices of pie. There were  lots of old fashioned looking booths with tons of frames and memorabilia showing celebs and national events. A variety of old video game machines and ping pong machines adorned the back room.Today's this place could seem a bit cheesy, but as a history lover I enjoy these types of places. I can't say I was a regular, but I been their many times to get a drink or a late night plate. 

TV Cafe in its prime photo courtesy of their Face Book page

I stopped in last night just to say bye and eat some fries.... 

Lone interior, but it was like 2 a.m.

Can't go wrong with French fries sprinkled with pepper

Waffles with buttery love

Not sure why there is a sign for Carnitas Michoacan on their property but I am guessing the owners are either friends or the same owner???

If you want to grab a bite before they shut their doors the last day is Sunday, January 29, 2012 @ midnight. They are also selling everything in the building because it will be torn down. 






Peace,


DJ

Grand Opening of Bow-Tiki Boutique: Friday, January, 27 2012

Come join my friends at the grand opening of Bow-Tiki Boutique in Long Beach. Bow-Tiki specializes in turn of the century clothing and apparel as well as art, jewelry, and travel gear. 

Grand Opening
Friday, January, 27 2012
7:00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. 
322 Elm Ave, Long Beach 90802
Live DJ playing swing/jazz
Art work, wine, appetizers, and everyone is welcome to come dressed in your best turn of the century attire. 
Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bow-Tiki-Boutique/265386296851538

Watts Up: A Walk Through The City of Watts

The gardens of many of the families in Watts are filled with fruitful trees, corn stalks sky high and a wonderful array of vegetables and herbs. 
Read the rest after the jump

News Updates

The Harbor Area has been plagued with rumors about a serial killer after the murder of Cristy Alvarez last week.  According to authorities, the rumors are false and Cristy's murder was the only recent incident in that area. However, there is still worry in the air because her killer is still on the loose. Last night I went to her memorial sight to leave a candle and it really was an eerie feeling. I just wanted to pay my respects even thought I did not personally know who she was. Her murder sparked me interest and concern in the community and people are coming together to mourn and help the family. Today there will be a fundraiser for her family at a private residence in Wilmington and tomorrow there will be a peace walk  with the community and the Brown Berets from her memorial site to Banning Park. 

Here is the Daily Breeze story about the murder

Fundraiser today January, 14 2012

http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_19730735?source=pkg

Cristy Alvarez found near train tracks on L Street and Hyatt

The only other confirmed murder was in San Pedro when Eva Tice was stabbed on Christmas Eve on her way back from church.link

I hope these ladies rest in peace

In other news yesterday was the 44 year anniversary of Johnny Cash "Folsom Prison Blues" Geesh how time flies but in order to honor that rare moment here is Johnny. More on this story here

I also have to start a new book I promised to read like  years ago I pulled it out of my bookcase 

so its a start.