Where: Spaceland
Date: 2007-04-14 21:00:00
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Joshua and Indie 103.1 presents... The Deadly Syndrome, The Happy Hollows, The Parson Redheads and Tandemoro.
Where: Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom
Date: 2007-06-01 09:30:00
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Passionate about Cooking? Exploring the world of Culinary Arts? Thinking about a career as a Chef? Whatever your goal, we have a program for you. Many of CHEF ERIC’s students are cooking professionally in restaurants, and as caterers and personal chefs. Many others are simply more confident in their private kitchens cooking for their families and hosting dinner parties at home. We assist in career guidance and job placement - work for one of our past students in their restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations or work in our kitchen as a Chef Assistant. Check out our active job board for opportunities available to you. CULINARY CHEF I - $2,200 Includes the Culinary Institute of America's Textbook, an Embroidered Chef Jacket and Apron ($100 value) Thurs, 3/15/07-7/26/07 6:30pm-10:30pm Friday, 6/1/07-10/26/07 9:30am-1:30pm Tues, 6/5/07-10/30/07 6:30pm-10:30pm Thurs, 9/6/07- 2/7/08 6:30pm-10:30pm Sun, 10/14/07-3/16/08 9:30am-1:30pm This information-packed series is a condensed version of what CHEF ERIC spent years learning as a full-time student at the Culinary Institute of America, with updated recipes for today’s environment. All hands-on techniques taught in this course have immediate application in today's kitchen. All ingredients are fresh and unprocessed. During the course final, every student prepares a meal without recipes. Registration includes the Culinary Institute of America's Textbook, an Embroidered Chef Jacket and Apron ($100 value). The class meets once weekly, 4 hours a week, for twenty weeks. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 20 classes. Those who complete the course have enough information to pass the County Food Handlers Exam. Delicious food is enjoyed by all at the end of each class. We assist in career guidance and job placement - work for one of our students in their restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations and jump start your career today, or learn how to cook fantastically for yourselves, your families and friends. Class #1 - Knife Skills/Introduction to the Kitchen – Knife skills is the most important basic technique to be taught to all culinary students. Also includes basic kitchen equipment and sanitation instruction. Class #2 – Stocks – Any chef will tell you that a great stock is the key to many recipes. We make many different kinds. Class #3 - Grand Sauces – The Grand Sauces are Hollandaise, Béchamel, Veloute, Demi-Glace and Tomato Sauce. Students acquire important skills for sauce-making. Class #4 – Soups – Many a great meal starts with wonderful soup. We explore a variety of recipes. Class #5 - Contemporary Sauces – Students learn to prepare fresh and tasty modern-style sauces perfect for accompanying all meals, including today’s lighter menus. Class #6 - Breakfast and Egg Cookery – The pleats on a Chef's hat reflect the number of ways s/he can cook eggs. Students learn the versatility of breakfast and egg cookery with a variety of menus. Class #7 - Vegetable Cookery – Proper buying and storage of produce is taught in this class as well as delicious preparations of seasonal items. Class #8 - Potato Cookery – Potatoes are an essential item in any kitchen. Several different cooking techniques will be used by students in this important section. Class #9 - Dry Heat Cooking Methods – This class focuses on dry heat methods of cooking: sautéing, broiling, grilling, and roasting. Class #10 - Moist Heat Cooking Methods – Students will practice moist heat cooking techniques like poaching, braising, stewing and steaming. Class #11 - Pasta, Rice and Dumplings – This class will be spent learning the variety of cooking methods for rice, dumplings and pasta. Class #12 - Appetizers and Hors d’ouvres – The focus here is on dishes that might be enjoyed as a first course in a multi-course meal, as well as delectable tidbits to be nibbled at a cocktail party. Class #13 - Garde Manger and Charcuterie – We will examine the importance of sausages, terrines, pates and smoked items in the kitchen and dining room. Class #14 - Yeast Doughs and Quick breads – This class will introduce students to basic and important bread-making techniques and baking skills. Class #15 - Cakes and Batters – Here students will learn critical cake-making skills that all chefs know, and learn to frost them with ease. Class #16 - More Dry Heat Cooking – We reinforce the techniques covered in class #9, with different ingredients and recipes. Class #17 - More Moist Heat Cooking – We reinforce the techniques covered in class #10, with different ingredients and recipes. Class #18 - Wine and Food Pairing – The Chef constructs a menu with seasonal ingredients that the students prepare and then suggests wines to accompany the menu as we taste several varieties with our meals. Class #19 - Instructor Menu – The Chef selects recipes for the students to make without substantial assistance and critiques plating, presentation and taste of the menus. Class #20 - Final Class – Students make an intricate menu with an entrée, vegetable and side dish without the use of recipes. Last class food critique and discussion follows as we wind up our Culinary Chef I Program and certificates are presented. WELCOME TO CHEF ERIC’S CULINARY CLASSROOM We offer professional and recreational classes for every level of student. Whether your desire is to take a recreational class, or our multi-week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking Programs, we provide the service, quality ingredients and equipment you need to learn while making new friends and having fun. We teach you all you need to succeed in today's restaurant kitchens, as well as master techniques that you can use at home. Our classes encompass current cooking styles and original recipes to rival the finest dining establishments and culinary publications so that your meals look and taste fantastic. The CULINARY CLASSROOM is a great place for connections to employment using the postings on our active job board. We also assist in resume writing, career guidance and job placement. Many past students are successful restaurateurs, chefs, bakers, personal chefs and caterers. We invite you to stop by and see why people from San Diego to Santa Barbara take the time to learn from CHEF ERIC at CHEF ERIC'S CULINARY CLASSROOM. WHY THE CULINARY CLASSROOM? • Professional Kitchen • CHEF ERIC’s Credentials and Experience • Culinary Chef I Certification Program • Culinary Chef II – Advanced Cuisine Preparation - Certification Program • Culinary Baking I Certification Program • Culinary Baking II Certification Program • 40+ Recreational Classes – All Hands-On • Culinary Basics – Home Ec Revitalized • Team Building Events/Private Cooking Parties • Children’s Summer Programs • Limit of 12 Students Per Class • The Food is Fantastic (from Student Testimonials) • Great Location/Convenient Parking Maintaining student and client satisfaction is our primary goal at The CULINARY CLASSROOM We look forward to seeing you here. Until then, eat well and be well! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE - PERFECT ANYTIME Add a Chef Jacket or an Apron and make a nice Gift Package for that Special Someone! Call, E-mail or Register On-Line 24 Hours a Day Sign up for our Email Newsletter – you’ll get Cooking Tips, Recipes and Class Listings 1 Block East of Overland, Just North of Pico - Convenient Parking Just North on Overland 2366 PELHAM AVENUE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-470-2640 - FAX: 310-470-2642 CHEFERIC@CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM WWW.CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM
Where: Hotel Cafe
Date: 2007-08-14 19:00:00
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Where: Knitting Factory
Date: 2007-09-11 20:00:00
Type:
all ages **Text "PAPILLON" to 467467 to buy tickets online
Where: Harold M. Williams Auditorium (Getty Center)
Date: 2007-06-02 10:00:00
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Free You must RSVP. Friday, June 1, 2007 - Saturday, June 2, 2007 This two-day conference on postwar art looks at moments at which the idea of craft became particularly important. Participants focus on the interchanges between artists and craftspeople, examining Los Angeles in the 1950s and 1960s, feminism, the pastoral impulse in late-1960s and early-1970s arts and crafts, and the abject art of the early 1990s.
Where: Echoplex
Date: 2007-07-29 21:00:00
Type:
Held at both the Echo and The Echoplex.
Where: Knitting Factory
Date: 2007-07-23 21:00:00
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Performances by: THE PROCUSSIONS, MR. J MEDEIROS, BLUE SCHOLARS, with DJ VAJRA & DJ inka one all ages
Where: Knitting Factory
Date: 2007-12-11 19:00:00
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Formerly known as No Way Out, My American Heart is a San Diego based five-piece that has been writing and playing together for over three years. The group currenty has two EPs. Enjoy a night of modern rock with A Change of Pace.
Where: Silent Movie Theatre
Date: 2008-05-27 20:00:00
Type:
A night of song, dance and visions in celebration of the upcoming Lavender Diamond music film Imagine Our Love, a visual accompaniment to the band’s album of the same name. This Earth liberation fashion fantasy is a fairy tale of kaleidescopic proportions! Starring Lavender Diamond vocalist Becky Stark, directed by Maximilla Lukacs (projection artist for the band Entrance) and with art direction by Alia Penner, the film is an extravaganza featuring Busby Berkeley-style dance numbers, animation, luxurious costumes and interplanetary ballet. For the evening, we are presenting a very special variety show with guest star performances and a sneak preview of healing visions (footage from the film!) Raffles, limited edition posters made by Alia Penner and all sorts of surprise treats for sale! Come celebrate! Peace on Earth forever!