BY KAREN YOUNG
There’s lots going on this weekend — in the 818, on the Metroline and just a skip over the hill.
Guerilla gardeners Rock 'N Crawl along the Red Line.
Rock ‘N Crawl:
Gardening the Metro Redline
Los Angeles Guerilla Gardening is taking over the Metro Redline on April 24. Their mission? To create gardens all over Los Angeles. The Rock ‘N Crawl starts at the Universal Metro Stop at 1 pm. The train leaves at 2:05 pm. There will be an after party at Bar 107 at 7:30 pm. They will be gardening/weeding/cleaning at nine metro red line stops with live bands at each stop. Tickets at $15 today and $20 tomorrow, plus the purchase of an all day Metro Pass ($5/$1.80 (senior). To purchase tickets and get the band list, go to laguerrillagardening.org/earthday.htm
A quilt made of old t-shirts.
Recycle/Reuse/Resurrect Art Show
Studio City resident Kim O’Neal is having a homegrown art show and sale on Saturday April 24, featuring her Kwiltz —quilts made from old tee shirts. Got a bunch of old tee shirts from concerts and places visited that you can’t depart with? Kim will turn those shirts into a quilt for about $100 depending on size requested. Some Kwiltz will be for sale on Saturday— she will take orders for others. The show will also feature art projects done by her sons Trevor and William O’Neal, including paintings, drawings and mosaics. Kim has also made curtains from ribbon, as well as cinnamon roll and frozen juice can lids. The exhibit is at 12752 Moorpark St. in Studio City, from 1 pm till 7pm. Please RSVP to Kim if you plan to attend 818-762-7575.
Perfectly Cheesy
The 1st 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational is back this Saturday, April 24. It’s known as the largest, craziest, and most exciting Grilled Cheese cooking contest in the country. The goal is to find the perfect grilled cheese “sammich,” so says Tim Walker, an artist in downtown LA who started it in 2003 as a competition between friends. It’s now become a national movement dedicated to the art of Grilled Cheese, where amateur and professional chefs to compete side-by-side in the hopes of becoming a true Grilled Cheese Champion.
Various vendors to sell grilled cheese sandwiches for $2-3, as well as 10,000 free sandwiches provided by Tillamook, who is sponsoring the event. Hightlights will include: Amateur and Professional Grilled Cheese Competitions. Cheesy samples (free and for purchase), Cooking demo with Eric Greenspan (The Foundry chef-owner) and Mark Peel (Campanile chef-owner), Beer Garden featuring Lagunitas, Stone and New Belgium
To avoid the huge long lines at the gate , purchase tickets online via beticketing.com. Print your ticket at home. April 24th, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Los Angeles Center Studios, 1201 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles.
Sonja Rasula founded Unique LA to foster creativity in products and encourage people to shop locally.
Shop Local, Shop Unique
UNIQUE LOS ANGELES is a one of a kind two-day shopping event showcasing independent design talent. It’s held twice a year (once in May and once in December) and brings together the best in local fashion, art, stationery, home accessories, edibles and more.
The brainchild of Sonja Rasula, the event is designed to foster and support the creative community, while also stimulating the local economy (all offerings are made in America). Over 300 vendors are showcased. Each had to go through an intense application and jury process to analyze how each fits.
In addition to the vendors, there will be an Amoeba Music Pop-Up Shop, two cafes with food from the Flying Pig, Fresser and Coolhaus trucks, as well as other gourmet restaurants. Check DIY activities, such a making gift wrap. jewelry, sweaters. There’s also a hang-out lounge that’s the perfect place to take a break, read a magazine and enjoy a drink while listening to the DJs tunes.
April 24th & 25th, 11am – 6pm both days California Market Center’s Penthouse 110 East 9th Street Cost: $10 at the door or in advance (kids 12 and under are free). Presale tickets here: uniquela.com/show-info/buy-tickets. Your admission includes: Free drinks & a hosted bar (IZZE, Honest Tea, water, beer, UNIQUE cocktails), Unlimited re-entry for both days, your very own collectible tote bag, exclusive to each show… The Spring tote is designed by LA graphic designer Keith Scharwath. Free eco workshops and cool handmade activities all weekend, Family/Kids creativity zone and seating area, Access to giveaways and door prizes all weekend long, Souvenir copy of the Vendor Directory + Mini Magazine
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books brings together an impressive who's who in the world of books and entertainment.
The 15th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
It just gets bigger and better every year. Featuring seven outdoor stages, books, authors, music, comedy, food and appearances by Wil Wheaton, Buzz Aldrin, Sarah Silverman, Ryan Adams, Father Gregory Boyle, Rachel Resnick, Lisa “Hungry Girl” Lillien, Meg Cabot, Mary Higgins Clark, Dave Eggers, James Ellroy, Daisy Fuentes, Louis Gossett Jr., Terry McMillan, Bernadette Peters, Jane Smiley, Alice Waters and more.
April 24-25, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. Free. 800-528-4637, ext. 72665; For a full schedule, go to: latimesfestivalofbooks.com. Tickets are required for all Festival of Books indoor panel and speaker sessions. GoTicketmaster.com for a nominal fee of $1 per ticket.
Karen Young is the Editor/Publisher of My Daily Find. Got ideas? Email karen@mydailyfind.com
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