Highland Park, CA

CARLOS GUITARLOS APPEARANCES - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

1:00-4:00 PM Private Event

7:00 - 10 PM CARLOS GUITARLOS AT CHINATOWN SUMMER NIGHTS - FREE FAMILY EVENT

Summer Nights is billed as part food event, part summer party, with food demonstrations, music, dancing, DJs, and cultural activities all presented by local organizations and museums.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Carlos will be onstage in front of 934 Chung King Road.

(Chung King Road is a pedestrian walkway in the plaza area to the west of Hill Street.)

Los Angeles legend Carlos Guitarlos is recognized as a gifted artist across many musical genres including blues and Americana roots rock.

Watch Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqaEKX-I2po

The original version of this song, "Keep Me Satisfied" is on the CD "Hell Can Wait" and features Marcy Levy, backup vocals; and Dave Hidalgo on squeezebox and vocals.

To purchase CDs, please email guitarlos.carlos@gmail.com

Carlos Guitarlos 323-666-3508

Saturday, August 13, NELAart presents: SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY NIGHT

WHEN: The Second Saturday of Every Month 7:00-10:00p.m.
WHERE: Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA).

NELA has a tradition in the arts that dates back to the early 1900s.

The tradition continues with new spaces opening regularly. NELA is now one of L.A.'s most exciting destinations to view contemporary art.

OPENING AT AVENUE 50 STUDIO: GANAS 2020, an exhibition of stencil and collage on canvas, and rubyliths by artist Ernesto Yerena. The exhibition is based on a story written by Yerena detailing a fictional revolutionary movement, GANAS, fighting for reform, empowerment and dignity. The opening reception for GANAS 2020 will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 7-10 PM. The exhibit will be on display through September 4, 2011 and is free and open to the public.

Yerena, born in El Centro, California, currently living in Los Angeles, but moving to Arizona fights for justice not only on paper, but in the community. He is the founder and curator of the Alto Arizona Art Campaign and the We Are Human Campaign.
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 7-10 pm

(Individual gallery hours may vary)

Avenue 50 Studios, 121 North Avenue 50

Bike Oven, 3706 North Figueroa Street

Cactus, 4534 Eagle Rock Boulevard

Cafe de Leche, 5000 York Boulevard

Curve Line Space, 1577 Colorado Boulevard

Future Studio, 5558 North Figueroa Street

Jose Vera Fine Art, 2012 Colorado Boulevard

Joy in the Rear, 223 1/2 Joy Street (behind 221 Joy Street)

Kristi Engle Gallery, 5002 York Boulevard

Land of Odd Gallery, 4690 Eagle Rock Boulevard,

La tierra de la Cuebra, 240 South Avenue 57

La Vida La Galeria, 5050 York Boulevard

Leanna Lin's Wonderland, 5024 Eagle Rock Boulevard

Matters of Space

Monte Vista, 5442 Monte Vista Street

MorYork Gallery, 4959 York Boulevard

New Puppy, Unit 1, 2808 Elm Street

New Stone Age Mosiacs, 1754 Colorado Boulevard

Outpost for Contemporary Art, 1268 North Avenue 50,

Platform, 5027 York Boulevard

The Glass Studio, 5052 York Boulevard

Toros Pottery, 4962 Eagle Rock Boulevard

2 Tracks Art Studio, 135 North Avenue 50 (Next to Avenue 50 Studio)

Saturday, June 11, NELAart presents: SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY NIGHT

WHEN: The Second Saturday of Every Month 7:00-10:00p.m.
WHERE: Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA).

NELA has a tradition in the arts that dates back to the early 1900s.

The tradition continues with new spaces opening regularly. NELA is now one of L.A.'s most exciting destinations to view contemporary art.

Featured image: Todos Somos Flor - Felicia Montes

Presented by the Southern California Women's Caucus for Art

Opening Night Reception: Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 7-10 pm

Opening at The Avenue 50 Studio is proud: Democracy and Art, a visual conversation of the role of art in a democracy. Thirty works were selected by curator, activist and art historian Carol A. Wells, who also serves as the founder and executive director of the Center for Study of Political Graphics. Chosen artists address the shifting meanings of freedom and equality, censorship and civil liberties. Using art as a vehicle for the discussion of political issues has a rich history, at times shrouded in censorship. Please join us as 23 artists converse on questions of democracy.

Presented by: The Southern California Women's Caucus for Art (SCWCA), one of 27 chapters of the Women's Caucus for Art, the leading national organization for women actively engaged in the visual arts. professions and an affiliated society of the College Art Association.

(Individual gallery hours may vary)

1215 Projects, 1215 Cypress Avenue

Avenue 50 Studios, 121 North Avenue 50

Bike Oven, 3706 North Figueroa Street

Cactus, 4534 Eagle Rock Boulevard

Cafe de Leche, 5000 York Boulevard

Curve Line Space, 1577 Colorado Boulevard

Jose Vera Fine Art, 2012 Colorado Boulevard

La tierra de la Cuebra, 240 South Avenue 57

La Vida La Galeria, 5050 York Boulevard

Leanna Lin's Wonderland, 5024 Eagle Rock Boulevard

Matters of Space

MorYork Gallery, 4959 York Boulevard

New Puppy, Unit 1, 2808 Elm Street

Outpost for Contemporary Art, 1268 North Avenue 50,

Platform, 5027 York Boulevard

Space 2710, 2710 West Avenue 34

The Glass Studio, 5052 York Boulevard

Toros Pottery, 4962 Eagle Rock Boulevard

2 Tracks Art Studio, 135 North Avenue 50 (Next to Avenue 50 Studio)

Dateline Los Angeles May 2011 Sales Update and Market Report - Surfwood Monterey

Background: Surfwood Monterey is a 92 unit condominium complex in the Highland Park/Hermon neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Built in 1989(first move-ins were in 1990) the complex features subterranean parking, two elevators, pool, spa and gym. The homes are two bedrooms and two baths in a variety of floor plans. Each unit has washer-dryer hook-ups. The top floor units have higher ceilings with clerestory windows.

Dateline Los Angeles May 2011 Sales Update and Market Report - Surfwood Monterey

There were no sales in Surfwood Monterey in May 2011 according to information obtained(not verified nor guaranteed) from our local multiple listing service. In May 2010 there was a short sale that closed escrow for $250,000(list price $240,000). From January to May 2010, this was the only sale in the complex. In 2011, the only sale has been a bank owned unit on the top floor that sold for $262,000(list price $279,900) in February. It was the largest floor plan with two fireplaces and hillside views.

There are three units currently on the market priced from $209,900 to $249,000 and two properties in escrow priced from $217,300 to $236,000. The Surfwood Monterey units currently on the market or in escrow are either short sale or bank owned which is having an impact on the prices in the complex.

Dateline Los Angeles May 2011 Sales Update and Market Report - Surfwood Monterey

Michael Jacobs is a Realtor serving the northeast foothill communities(such as Highland Park and Hermon) within the city of Los Angeles as well as the San Gabriel Valley. He can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

Music, dance and poetry representing a colorful patchwork of traditions will enliven the sixth annual Lummis Day Festival, Sunday, June 5, the free all-day arts festival that has become the signature cultural event of the Northeast L.A. neighborhoods. The Festival runs from 10:30am-7:00pm, at two locations: Lummis Home and Heritage Square Museum.

http://www.lummisday.org/