BY KAREN YOUNG
It’s the weekend of 10.10.10 — lots to do in and a bit out of the 818 — a designer pop up at Lisa Rinna’s Belle Gray, a beer crawl via the Metro, Oktoberfest, a wine festival, an art show, school and city festivals, a garden sale. And if you feel the need to stretch out and relax after all that…there’s a very special deal for an Alexander Technique treatment. So, take a drive, take a walk or take the Metro Red Line and enjoy the weekend.
Oktoberfest!
TWO DAY POP UP AT SHOP LISA RINNA’S BELLE GREY: Get running to Lisa Rinna’s Belle Gray in Sherman Oaks today, Friday October 8 and Saturday, October 9 from 10 am – 6 pm. Decadestwo, the infamous celebrity resale shop in West Hollywood, is bringing over the best of the best from some A List celeb closets. Business partners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver are internationally known for getting top celebs, fashionistas and stylists to bring in the choicest designers, such as Prada, Balenciaga, Chanel, YSL and more, from their personal closets. Belle Gray 13812 Ventura Boulevard., Sherman Oaks.
TASTE OF ENCINO: Come down to St. Cyril’s School for Taste of Encino on Saturday, October 9 from 10 am -9 pm. Offering a variety ethnic and American food; Local Business Exhibition along with Home Improvement section;Local Schools & Non-Profits; Arts & Crafts vendors; Health & Wellness Pavilion with a Disaster Preparedness;Kid’s corner with activities including a moon bounce, slide & rock climbing wall and pumpkin patch; Beer & Wine Pavilion, live music. A portion of the proceeds raised at “A Taste of Encino” is used to fund local school and community projects such as the “Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon: and Disaster Preparedness Community Outreach. St. Cyril School, 4548 Haskell Ave. (at Haskell Ave. and Ventura Blvd). Admission: Adults $5 Children Under 12 Free. There will be local parking (lots) available within walking distance of the event. www.encinochamber.org or info@encinochamber.org
ROTARY CLUB STUDIO CITY ART SHOW: Get a jump start on the holidays. Find a unique gift for yourself or that special someone at the Rotary Club of Studio City/Sherman Oaks Arts and Crafts Show in Studio City. A nearly 40 year old tradition, 150 artists exhibit their crafts during this two-day event. October 9 & 10, 2010 10am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Moorpark Park, Studio City at the corner of Laurel Canyon Blvd., and Moorpark Street.
DE-STRESS: One of our MDF faves, Debby Jay, who has taught and performed the Alexander Technique for 21 years, is offering a free one hour lesson with a $25 donation to Tree People. It is a special opportunity to experience an effective solution to chronic pain, stress and anxiety— without drugs or surgery. During your lesson you will feel relaxed and fully present and move with a sense of lightness and ease. To make an appointment call (818) 763-1192 or e-mail debby@debbyjay.com
SUB-PUB CRAWL AND GO GREEN: Go underground on the Metro Red Line on Saturday, October 9 for a Pub Crawl! Gather together and travel from Hollywood to Downtown and back again, visiting four incredible pubs along the Metro Red Line. First, purchase all-day pass for $6 at Hollywood/Vine Metro Schedule:1 pm: Dillon’s Irish Pub – 6263 Hollywood Blvd. (Hollywood; 2:30: W Hollywood/Station Bar – 6250 Hollywood Blvd (directly across Dillon’s);4:30: Casey’s Irish Bar – 613 S Grand Ave (Downtown);6:30: S Bar/Palm Tree – 3240 Wilshire Blvd, 4th Floor (Koreatown) 8:30: W Hollywood/Station Bar– 6250 Hollywood Blvd Attire: Casual, but WEAR GREEN to bring awareness of a green lifestyle. For the last stop, Dressy Casual may be more appropriate so you may want to bring a change of clothes to leave in your car and plan for cooler weather. All participants are encouraged to be responsible in their transportation choices to/from the origination point of The Sub Pub Crawl: Designate a driver, Take mass transit, Take a taxi. For more info, check out their Facebook page .
PASADENA WINE FESTIVAL: The Arboretum will play host to over 125 different wines, LA’s top gourmet food trucks, and live music under the stars on Saturday, October 9 from 2 – 10 pm. Experience wines from California and around the world as well as taste cheeses from California and beyond. Dine at communal tables, lounge under an umbrella, play bocci ball, horse shoes, golf challenge or just throw around the frisbee. Listen to live music—from jazz to funk, to blues and salsa. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the experience under the stars! $28-$85 pp pasadenawinefestival.com
PREPARE YOUR SPRING GARDEN NOW: If you want a beautiful spring garden, start planning and planting now. Check out The Huntington’s annual Fall Plant Sale Oct 9 – 11, 10:30 – 4:30 pm at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens and pick up some tips from the experts on seasonal gardening topics such as mulching, pruning, winter lawn care, and pest control. Garden talks each day at 2:30 p.m. Free. Parking lot. www.huntington.org , 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
THE CURTIS SCHOOL GOES ON SAFARI: The Curtis School campus transforms into an African Savannah for the Curtis School Annual Fair on Sunday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wild games and rides, mouthwatering provisions, great prizes and an enticing Silent Auction await. Something for everyone! Don’t miss the adventure! Admission is free. 15871 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-476-1251
DANCE FESTIVAL PASADENA: Dances from around the world will be performed at the first-ever Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival, Sunday, October 10, from 1pm to 6pm at Memorial Park and Lineage Performing Arts Center in Old Pasadena. This free festival of multi-cultural costume, music and movement will feature dance troupes performing traditional Mexican, Russian, African, Irish, Spanish Flamenco, East Indian and Chinese dance, amongst others. For a full schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org
43rd ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST: Alpine Village is the home of the oldest and largest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California! This year’s Oktoberfest will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 23 in a 32,000 square foot tent. Traditional Bavarian fun is supplied by Oom Pah Pah with big bands flown in direct from Germany; eat traditional German fare and drink German beers. Event times: Friday and Saturday 6pm-1am; Sunday 1pm – 6pm. Friday and Saturday nights are louder and geared for adults; Sundays are family days with kiddie jumpers, sweet treats and games. www.alpinevillagecenter.com/oktoberfest.html
OPEN STREET SUNDAY DOWNTOWN: Seven and a half miles of streets in downtown Los Angeles will be car-free from 10am- 3pm on Sunday October 10 for a Ciclovia event. The streets will be safe for people to walk, skate, play and ride a bike. There will be activities and open shops along the route. The philosophy behind Ciclovía is social integration. Ciclovías started in Bogotá, Colombia over thirty years ago as a response to the congestion and pollution of city streets. Now they are organized throughout Latin America and the United States, connecting communities and giving people a break from the stress of car traffic. Ciclovías bring families outside of their homes to enjoy the streets, our largest public space, and creates a temporary park for free, simply by removing cars from city streets. It creates a network of connections between our neighborhoods and businesses and parks with corridors filled with fun. ciclavia.wordpress.com
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