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Free Movie on the Pier Tonight - "Open Season"

FREE MOVIE
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER
Presented by INDIE 103.1
"OPEN SEASON"
Friday, September 19, 2008
7PM
PIER PARKING DECK
 
SCREENING PRESENTED BY: The City of Santa Monica's Office of Sustainability and the Environment The Santa Monica Recreation & Parks Commission is pleased to again participate in National PARK(ing) Day 2008. They have transformed a parking lot on the Santa Monica Pier into an outdoor movie theatre for this week's movie screening.
PARK(ing) Day is an annual national event to celebrate parks by creating temporary parks in public spaces, with the goal of promoting the need for more parks in America's cities. Events will take place throughout Los Angeles and in other cities nationwide. In 2007, PARK(ing) Day spawned more than 200 new parks in more than 50 cities across the nation and around the world. National PARK(ing) Day is sponsored by the Trust for Public Land in collaboration with REBAR, a San Francisco art collective.
VISIT http://www.santamonicapier.org/FOR MORE DETAILS

Certified Farmers' Markets - City of Santa Monica

Open Rain or Shine, ALL Year Round!
WEDNESDAY, Arizona Ave. & 2nd St.
SATURDAY, Arizona Ave. & 3rd St.
SATURDAY, 2200 Virginia Ave.
SUNDAY, 2640 Main St.
All four Santa Monica markets are Certified Farmers' Markets (CFMs). They are organized and managed by the City of Santa Monica for the mutual benefit of all who enjoy them. An estimated 900,000 shoppers visit the markets every year. Collectively, they provide customers year-round with a selection of fresh, seasonal produce that is pre-eminent among market programs in the state.

Westside Weekend Happenings

  • Bonus Feature: Jon Favreau presents Iron Man The director offers a peek behind the scenes with live commentary during a screening of the summer's first blockbuster. Do it at home: See Downey's screen test on the DVD Sept. 30.Sat 7:30p. 1328 Montana Ave.(323-634-4878). $10. Nearby: Father’s Office; R+D Kitchen; Gas Lite
  • Style Capsule: LA Flash at LACMA Flash back to 1973 LA street styles projected on outdoor screens, accompanied by indie flicks, art tours and DJs sets.Make history: Photographers will take snapshots of attendees to capture today’s style for posterity — but first, for the Web. Sat 8-11p. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323-857-6010). $10 (order tickets here). Nearby: Chameau; The Dime; Animal
  • Dinner Dates: Wine & Dine LA More than 40 LA restaurants (including Mastro's, Nobu and All' Angelo) offer special pairing menus commemorating California Wine Month. Sneak peak: Check out menus here before making reservations here. Starts Sun. thru Sept. 21 at participating restaurants.
  • East Coast Catch: Long Beach Lobster Festival Fresh, live Maine lobsters flown in nightly, then steamed onsite. Festival bands and food court, too, but you're there for one reason only. Presale tix: Last year's event sold out. Order tickets online here by midnight tonight. Fri-Sun. Rainbow Lagoon, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr. (714-545-4200). $13 admission; $25 including lobster feast. Nearby: Cafe Sevilla; V20; Blue Cafe

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl

FEATURED EVENT
Friday & Saturday September 5/6
8:30pm
Los Angeles PhilharmonicHannu Lintu, conductor • Eugene Ugorski, violin USC Trojan Marching Band, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director
Tchaikovsky and fireworks – a beloved Bowl tradition! This year's spectacular features the composer's beloved Violin Concerto, as well as his 1812 Overture, complete with booming cannon and blazing pyrotechnics. Best availability Friday!
9/5 A Lexus Passionate Performance
9/5 Media sponsor: Gelson's
9/6 Generously sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards
9/6 Media sponsor: 89.3 KPCC

Beverly Hills Affaire in the Gardens

Mark your calendar "Affaire" lovers - the fall art show will be held this October 18th and 19th, from 10am to 6pm.
The free show features art by more than 200 exhibitors from around the nation,who showcase their work in photography, painting, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings, graphics and prints.

Held each May and October since 1973, the Art Show is one of the most popular art events on the West Coast. For additional information on the "Affaire in the Gardens Art Show," call (310) 285-6830.