cj: Pondering the Supreme Court - 08/31/08 11:21 AM
I had a conversation with a couple friends yesterday about John McCain and his selection of Sara Palin as a running mate.
The conversation wound its way into the topic of a President's legacy being his (or her) Supreme Court appointments. And the possibility that the next president may have at least one appointment … (22 comments)
cj: Sara Palin on Glenn Beck - 08/30/08 07:03 PM
While browsing through YouTube for a hundred different things, as usual, I came across this video clip of Sara Palin on the Glenn Beck show .... the one from a few months ago where Glenn asks her about the possibility of being tapped by John McCain, and she answers "If I … (34 comments)
cj: Casa de Adobe in Sycamore Grove - 08/29/08 06:47 AM
Occasionally you will hear a local activist refer to the "Trilogy", meaning three historic architectural treasures located in Northeast Los Angeles: The Southwest Museum, El Alisal (Charles Lummis' personal residence) and Casa de Adobe.
The Casa de Adobe is a reconstruction of a pre-1850s Spanish California hacienda. It was built … (4 comments)
cj: Avenue 50 Studio: Andalucia in Los Angeles 9/6 - 08/27/08 05:22 PM
Andalucia in Los Angeles: "9 Del Sur"
Fatima Conesa · Paco Conti · Teresa Lafita · Irene Mala · Rocio Arregui ·Antonio Herman · Cristina Galeote · Cristina de Lorenzo · Aurora Perea
Guest Curated by Gabriela B. Aeberhard, Murnau Art Gallery, Seville, Spain
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, September 6, 2008 … (2 comments)
cj: Final Concert of the Season at Heritage Square Thursday August 28 - 08/27/08 05:02 AM
The final concert of the free concert series at Heritage Square is Thursday, August 28, from 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM .
The Sometimes in Tune Band begin the evening playing bluegrass and American folk music with a fun, energetic twist. Rounding out the series is Orquesta Salsumba, who combine the rhythms of Salsa, … (2 comments)
cj: Street Art: Avenue 54 and York Blvd. - 08/26/08 06:00 AM
Some people like to photograph flowers. I like to photograph street art. (Well, I like flowers, too.)
I especially like street art that is colorful, clever and creative. And this mural on the side of Guerrero's Produce Market, Inc. on the corner of Avenue 54 and York Blvd. in Highland Park, … (12 comments)
cj: Understanding the Southwest Museum Controversy - 08/22/08 09:20 PM
Ground was broken for the Southwest Museum on November 16, 1912. The museum was the dream of Charles Lummis.
"Lummis had constructed a home for himself in Arroyo Seco, which he named El Alisal. It became a personal museum where Lummis began to accumulate his own collection of artifacts and research … (3 comments)
cj: About Last Saturday's Peace in the Northeast March - 08/21/08 08:31 AM
The good folks from The Wall Las Memorias Project uploaded these two short videos of last Saturday's Peace in the Northeast March. There was a large turnout, and the march was well received.
Sadly, even as the marchers were moving along York Boulevard, a shooting went down a few … (2 comments)
cj: Inspiration House PoetryChoir Part III - 08/21/08 06:48 AM
Featuring Music by:Maria Elena Gaitan, celloNailah, vocalsCurtis Robertson, Jr., guitar& Spoken Word by:Peter J. HarrisAmalia OrtizBryan SandersSaturday, August 23, 2008 starting at 7:00 pm"The Black/Brown Dialogues", featuring Inspiration House PoetryChoir, honors healthy and ethical cultural dialogue between the African and Latino communities, at one of Latino LA's most important independent … (0 comments)
cj: A Bit More On New New Localism - 08/20/08 09:39 PM
Some people wrote short descriptions for their sponsored communities, some wrote long, some inserted multiple images .... no matter, the description box needed to be a uniform size .....
So if you added a bunch of images, or wrote a lengthy description, your community description will display with a little "read … (15 comments)
cj: The New New Localism - 08/20/08 08:30 PM
Oh my goodness. When did the change take place???
I think the new new Localism look is much improved!! I really, really like the serif font..... and the little "tag" icons.
Very cool.....
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cj: Villa Sombrero Closes - 08/20/08 08:10 PM
It's true. Iconic Highland Park restaurant, Villa Sombrero, cop hang-out and home of amazingly potent Margaritas, has shuttered its windows, and closed its doors.
The sign posted on the door reads:
Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez recounts a final visit here.
As many locals here, I have fond … (15 comments)
cj: Highland Park (Sycamore Grove District) Walking Tour August 30 - 08/20/08 09:36 AM
Highland Park Walking TourSaturday,, August 30th, 10:00 am - 12:30 pmSponsored by the Los Angeles Conservancy http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4#holidayThis tour explores the rich and varied architectural and social history of the Sycamore Grove area of Highland Park, one of Los Angeles' oldest neighborhoods.
Located along the Arroyo Seco, Highland Park was created in … (-1 comments)
cj: Localism Sponsored Community Descriptions: The Easy Way. - 08/16/08 08:24 PM
On my post here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/644202/Localism-Community-Descriptions, Pam Dent asked about placing images in a sponsored community description.
I answered I did it the Old School Way, with an HTML <img src> tag.
And then,,,,, the heavens opened, and the moment of epiphany came....
To create your sponsored community description with images, just simply write … (23 comments)
cj: Localism Community Descriptions - 08/16/08 06:09 AM
Has anyone else put off writing up your Localism community descriptions?
I kept thinking, "Oh, the description editor tool will be difficult and wonky". "Oh, it probably won't allow me to make edits". Wrong.
The editor tool is prefectly OK. The text can be edited, and re-edited, and re-edited again.
In case … (11 comments)
cj: Reminder: Peace in the Northeast Saturday August 16 - 08/14/08 09:38 PM
The Churches of NorthEast LA present:
PEACE in the NorthEast Community March and Resource Fair
Saturday, August 16 10a-5p
Gather: 10:00am Highland Park Senior Center,
6152 N Figueroa St
March: 11:00am
York Blvd
just below
Figueroa St
Resource Fair: 12:00noon - 5:00pm Victory Outreach
4160 Eagle Rock Blvd
http://www.myspace.com/peaceinthene
Lead … (2 comments)
Frank Romero, 2008 silkscreen
One-of-a-kind small works by established and up-coming artists:
Abel Alejandre, Linda Arreola, Chaz Bojorquez, Kay Brown, Irene Carranza, Peter Carrillo, Mita Cuaron, Raoul De La Sota, Judith Duran, Margaret Garcia, Pat Gomez, CiCi Segura … (4 comments)
-- A fundraiser for the Avenue 50 Studio featuring one-of-a-kind small works by established and up-coming artists:
Abel Alejandre, Linda Arreola, Chaz Bojorquez, Karen Bonfigli, Kay Brown, Irene Carranza, Peter Carrillo, Mita Cuaron, Raoul De la Sota, Judith Duran, Kathy Mas-Gallegos, Margaret … (2 comments)
cj: And Along Came ALZA - 08/11/08 08:33 PM
First, let it be said that Los Angeles is a city of murals. And Angelinos love their local murals.
In Highland Park, Mexico-Tenochtitlan "The Wall That Talks", is one of the largest, and one of the most striking murals.
The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA) sets the date of its … (4 comments)
cj: Art Gallery Night Saturday August 9 - 08/09/08 06:57 AM
The second Saturday of every month is Gallery Night in Northeast Los Angeles: Your opportunity to explore the Galleries, Shops, Restaurants and Nightlife in the historic and eclectic neighborhoods of Northeast Los Angeles. Maybe even purchase art for your home or office.
Tour participating galleries this Saturday, August 9, … (2 comments)
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I had a conversation with a couple friends yesterday about John McCain and his selection of Sara Palin as a running mate.
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