Issue 214 • April 24, 2008

On the Town

Race around Downtown on a scavenger hunt or relax to the beat of the music at the Greek Theatre. Enter to win tickets to the hilarious "Speech & Debate" and don't forget to check out the dialogues happening around the Westside.

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In this issue: April 24, 2008

  • Seek Out Hidden Gems: Downtown LA Scavenger Hunt
  • The Los Angeles Latin Jazz Festival 2008
  • Spotlight/Ticket Giveaway: L.A. Theatre Works' "Speech & Debate"
  • Themed Picks: Westside Stories
  • ExperienceLA Blog Highlights
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Downtown LA Scavenger HuntDowntown LA Scavenger Hunt. This hunt reveals the hidden art & architectural gems of Downtown, while challenging you to solve tricky clues. With photo challenges and prizes awarded to the winning team, no prior knowledge of Downtown is needed. Just form your teams, wear comfortable shoes, and bring one digicam for the team. May 3rd and 4th.

Latin Jazz FestivalLos Angeles Latin Jazz Festival 2008. Groove to the beat outdoors as the Greek Theatre hosts Eddie Palmieri plus The Latin Giants of Jazz (former members of Tito Puente Orchestra) with invited guests Dave Valentin, Alfredo De La Fe and The Jazz On the Latin Side All-Stars. May 10th.

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Spotlight/Ticket Giveaway: "Speech & Debate"
Speech & Debate They may go to the same school, but misfits Solomon, Diwata and Howie have never met, and their teachers and peers just don't take them seriously — until a scandal involving one of their teachers brings them together. Soon they realize that three voices are stronger than one, and since their school has no speech and debate squad, this is their chance to be heard.

Tickets are valid for Saturday, May 17th at 3:00pm.

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ExperienceLA Blog Highlights: Stagecoach, Flash Mobs

Stagecoach 04/24/2008:
"This European style festival with a family emphasis is out in the desert at the Empire Polo Grounds... If you were priced out of the market when the Eagles opened at the Nokia, Stagecoach offers the opportunity to see them and many other big named country and western influenced artists."
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    Active Arts04/24/2008:
"There's been a phenomenon of flash mobs--public collaborations of silly and harmless, but staged, activities that first started in 2003. Last Friday, 1000 people gathered at NY's Union Square to collectively dance in silence to their own iPod playlists..."
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Themed Picks: Westside Stories

Bridge

Bridge: Choreographic Dialogues
May 4th
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Recognized for their virtuosity and originality, Israel’s leading and most creative contemporary choreographers offer excerpts rooted in contemporary Jewish life, culture and society.

Dark Hand and Lamplight

Dark Hand and Lamplight
May 7th
8:00pm

Choreographed to the lyrics and live music of Doug Paisley, Shary Boyle creates live drawings and animates pre-drawn images that are projected onto surfaces, crafting an audio-visual experience of melancholic euphoria.

Spring Festival of World Music

 

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May 10th
2:00pm

The Balkan Music Ensemble focuses on Bulgarian traditional songs and music while the Music of Korea Ensemble presents a variety of styles of court and folk music and dance.
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