Charlene J. Zellner

santa_monica, ca


Events:

Academy of Art University Visits Southern California

Where: Sheraton Delfina

Date: 2007-08-11 00:00:00

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Visit Academy of Art University in Southern California! LOCATIONS: Orange County Saturday, August 11th, 2007 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Westin South Coast Plaza 686 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Santa Monica Sunday, August 12th, 2007 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sheraton Delfina 530 West Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Pasadena Monday, August 13th, 2007 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Westin Pasadena 191 North Los Robles Pasadena, CA 91101 You will have the opportunity to: * Learn about our undergraduate & graduate programs * Meet with academic staff, admissions and financial aid reps * Have your portfolio reviewed (optional) * Meet our alumni * View our online class demonstrations * Learn about our scholarships & payment plans We guarantee campus housing for all students! This event is FREE. To attend, visit us at www.academyart.edu or call 1.800.544.2787

Marx Brothers...A NIGHT AT THE OPERA and A DAY AT THE RACES

Where: Max Palevsky Theatre for the Aero Theatre

Date: 2007-07-07 19:30:00

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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, 1935, Warner Bros., 92 min. Dir. Sam Wood. The Marx Brothers’ first film for MGM, first without Zeppo, and their biggest box office hit. Heck, you know the plot, so just enjoy the stateroom scene, the contract routine, and tons of great one-liners. And remember: there ain’t no sanity clause! Numerous writers (many uncredited) include George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, Al Boasberg and even Buster Keaton. With Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Sig Rumann, Walter Woolf King, and of course, Margaret Dumont. A DAY AT THE RACES, 1937, Warner Bros., 111 min. Dir. Sam Wood. The Marx Brothers’ second (and most expensive) MGM film serves up Groucho as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, who arouses all sorts of suspicion as the new head of a posh sanitarium—and with good reason: he’s actually a veterinarian! Includes the celebrated "tootsie-fruitsie" and examination routines, and a tremendous cast including Maureen O’Sullivan, Allan Jones, Douglass Dumbrille, Sig Rumann, Esther Muir, and of course, Margaret Dumont.

Vieux Farka Toure

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-08-10 00:00:00

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Vieux Farka Toure's debut represents a historic passing of the torch from father to son. A highly-talented guitarist, singer, songwriter and percussionist, Vieux Farka Toure crafts songs in the rich Sonrai tradition of his late father, famed guitarist Ali Farka Toure.

Sonic Youth, Dntel

Where: Urban Outfitters

Date: 2007-07-21 20:00:00

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The Honeytrap (Movie Screening)

Where: Westside Eclectic

Date: 2007-06-10 21:00:00

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Palingenesia Films is proud to present their fourth digital feature production, The Honeytrap- a film that explores the nature of love, loyalty and freedom in the dark underworld of espionage. The Honeytrap follows Shady Grove (played by Leslie Wong), a spy leading two prisoners in a robbery mission for a secret Chinese organization. When the mission goes tragically awry, Shady goes on a chase to find her lost target (Stephaune Wallace). She tracks him down with the intent to kill, but encounters an unexpected obstacle: love. Find out what happens in this tale of secrets, love and deception. Admission: $8

Medusa Live Sept.1 st @ temple Bar

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-09-01 23:30:00

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Medusa will be LIVE at the Temple Bar! The Queen is setting up for her single release! Come hear new songs and the band Feline Science rock the house. Opening for her this nitght will be Yo' Flaco! who goes on at 9pm and the Audible Mainframe who goes on at 10:30pm. Medusa goes on promptly at 11;30 pm, come early to enjoy the wonderful food and drinks at the Temple Bar located at 1026 Wilshire blvd, ion the corner of Wilshire and 11th in the city of Santa Monica. Doors open at 8:30. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Catch Medusa on Myspace: www.myspace.com/medusa or the Temple Bar at: www.templebarlive.com. See you felines there!

Van Hunt

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-08-23 21:00:00

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EBAY CLASSES from THE EBAY GURU GREG KUSCH

Where: Ebay Training 1 Day Only

Date: 2007-09-15 00:00:00

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EBAY, Learn how to Make money (Open a Business on eBay) Beginner and power seller classes from the nationally known "eBay Guru" Greg Kusch one day only Saturday September 15th at the Best Western Hotel $124 per class 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, 90404 Call 310 712-2555 www.officialebayguru.com

Pocket of Whiskey

Where: Harvelle's

Date: 2007-08-30 21:30:00

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Reflection -- with Jade Ross, Shakti, Jab, and Ayinde Howell

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-06-27 20:30:00

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Joshua Silverstein presents "Reflection" Soul/hiphop/worldgrooves/beatboxing. http://www.myspace.com/joshuasilverstein (photos and more info) Jade Ross (one of the performers): http://www.myspace.com/jaderoxs $5 before 10pm $7 after

TJ Stafford

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-06-17 20:30:00

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Van Hunt

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2007-08-26 00:00:00

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Van Hunt is a soulful artist with an Atlanta-groove feeling.

The Postmarks

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2007-05-07 11:15:00

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Gary Allegretto and the Sugar Daddies

Where: Harvelle's

Date: 2007-08-24 21:30:00

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American Cinematheque & the Art Directos Guild Hall of Fame ...

Where: Aero Theatre

Date: 2007-06-24 19:20:00

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The American Cinematheque and the Art Directors Guild will continue its year-long monthly screening series, heralding the work of The Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame’s legendary Production Designers and Art Directors with Martin Scorsese’s New York, New York on Sunday, June 24h at 7:30 PM at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. Boris Leven’s (1908-1986) career as an Art Director started in 1933 as a sketch artist for Paramount, where he learned the craft from the legendary Hans Dreier. He stayed there for three years, believing this was just temporary work until he could start a career in architecture. But moving to 20th Century Fox, he finally found his calling as an Art Director. His first film for the studio, Alexander’s Ragtime Band (1938) earned him his first of nine Oscar nominations. Other nominations included The Shanghai Gesture (1941), Giant (1956), The Sound of Music (1965), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Star! (1968), The Andromeda Strain (1971) and The Color of Money (1986). He frequently worked with Martin Scorsese and Robert Wise. His assignments ranged widely from westerns to science fiction to musicals. He won an Academy Award for his Production Design work on West Side Story (1961). He was a master colorist and achieved his finest work on Technicolor dramas and musicals. He became a freelancer in the early fifties and in 1956 worked on George Stevens’ Giant, one of the first Hollywood epics to shoot primarily on location. New York, New York (1977, MGM Repertory, 163 min.). Director Martin Scorsese called it a "film noir musical." A powerful and misunderstood tribute to musical forefathers Vincente Minelli and Stanley Donen, it melds larger-than-life soundstage musicals and kitchen sink realism. Scorsese mainstay Robert DeNiro stars as Jimmy Doyle, a WWII veteran who returns home on V-Day and attempts to pick up Francine Evans (Liza Minnelli) at a huge party. Her career as a singer is on the rise while his inventive saxophone style has not yet caught on. Often improvised, DeNiro's performance comes off like a more musical cousin of Travis Bickle while Minelli soars in the final act. The breathtaking production design is by the legendary Boris Leven, art director of numerous noir films such as Criss Cross and Sudden Fear and the classic musicals West Side Story and The Sound of Music. Cinematography by Laszlo Kovacs (Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces). Also features Mary Kay Place, Barry Primus, and Dick Miller. General Admission is $10; $7 Cinematheque; $9 Seniors (65+ years) and students with valid ID card. For 24-Hour ticket information please call 323.466.FILM.

Manu Chau

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2007-09-04 11:15:00

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Reggae Motion

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-08-30 22:00:00

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Erin Manning: Portraits & Candid Photography Photo Workshop

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2007-11-15 19:30:00

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Tom Nolan Band

Where: Harvelle's

Date: 2007-11-30 21:00:00

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Find Cinema Lounge

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-11-15 19:00:00

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The Soul of John Black, Looner

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2007-11-17 23:30:00

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The Soul of John Blac can write songs where melody, harmony and rhythm add up to something that gets added to real, live lyrics and becomes something you can hum and groove to. Looner is a rock band from Los Angeles.

Shamen's Dream, Tony Khalife

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2007-11-29 22:00:00

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Mia Doi Todd

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2008-05-15 11:15:00

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Peter Hadar, Inobe, Rue Melo

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2007-12-05 23:00:00

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Francisco Aguabella

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-12-02 21:00:00

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Francisco is widely recognized as a master conguero, a caring and knowledgeable instructor and one of the most inspiring artists of all time. He has had an extensive music performing and recording career and has delighted many audiences with his masterful and powerful rhythms.

Celebrity String Quartet

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2007-11-27 23:00:00

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Cass McCombs

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2007-11-27 11:15:00

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Shinichi

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2007-12-14 21:00:00

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Lisa See: Peony in Love

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-02-19 19:30:00

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'Peony in Love' is a charming coming-of-age novel. Peony is a 15-year-old girl in 17th-century China who is engaged to someone she does not know and in the long run Peony's yearning for a love of her own gets her into trouble.

Char Margolis: Discover Your Inner Wisdom

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-01-20 15:00:00

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Geoff Muldaur

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-01-27 19:00:00

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Geoff Muldaur is noted for his incredible blues and folk singing as well as his ability to write originals drawn from pre-World War II blues and folk styles.

Mariee Sioux, Wooden Ships, Headdress

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-02-17 19:00:00

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Biirdie

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2008-01-10 11:15:00

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Eyedentity

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-01-11 21:00:00

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Basporter

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2008-01-29 23:00:00

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League of Women Voters at The Habeas Lounge

Where: 18th Street Arts Center

Date: 2008-01-16 19:30:00

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Wednesday, January 16th, 7:30 PM Come to the Habeas Lounge for A thorough and lively lesson in ballot measure process for the February 5 2008 Presidential Primary Election Member of the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Program will give factual information and pro/con arguments on the 7 State ballot measures and 1 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Measure that will be on the February ballot. Question and answer time to allow audience to participate Do you want the lowdown on the February election's seven statewide ballot measures? Do you know that four of them are Indian gaming measures about four Indian tribes? Most people don't and that's why the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica will explain the ballot measures to you! FREE

Morgan Barnard Speaks about Sentimental Plastics & Digital M...

Where: 18th Street Arts Center

Date: 2008-01-17 19:30:00

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Join us on Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7:30pm at the Habeas Lounge, 18th Street Arts Center Studio #2 as we will be listening to New Zealand based digital/mixed media artist. Morgan Barnard, currently residing in New Zealand, teaches at the Victoria University 
School of Design in the Digital Media Design program. Barnard, will be discussing the various cross-disciplinary approaches to working 
with digital media in a design context. Other subjects discussed will be in digital cinema, experience design, Gaming, physical computing, and 
computational media will also be discussed. His final topic will be on the art collective he is also 
apart of, Sentimental Plastics. Sentimental Plastics is a council project that was part of Wellington Urban Design week. The project focused on the plastic bag; how people 
use them, what people think about them, how they make them feel, and 
offered solutions on ways to upcycle bags to be re-used rather than 
thrown in the dump. Sentimental Plastics aim was to raise people’s awareness about this common 
object in the urban environment and hopefully make them think about 
how they use plastic bags. For more documentation and images about Sentimental Plastics, please visit:
http://sentimentalplastics.org For more information on 18th Street Arts Center, www.18thstreet.org, rlopez@18thstreet.org, and/or 310-453-3711

Deepak Chopra: the Third Jesus - the Christ We Cannot Ignore

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-03-06 19:30:00

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ROBOTS vs FAKE ROBOTS

Where: The Powerhouse Theatre

Date: 2008-02-14 20:00:00

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Imagine a world where deadly gases have destroyed nearly all organic life leaving only Robots who look like people and people who long to be Robots. Push to Talk Theatre Company in association with The Powerhouse Theatre Company presents the world premiere of David Largman Murray's dark sci-fi comedy, "Robots vs. Fake Robots." It's the year 6000. Robots rule the world, and humans are despised second-class citizens. A young man named Joe abandons his human world in a quest to transform himself into a robot. A dark comedy that asks the question: What does it mean to be human? And what are you willing to sacrifice to fulfill your deepest desire? "Robots vs. Fake Robots" runs Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm, February 16 through March 15, with additional late-night performances on Saturday, February 23, Saturday March 1, and Saturday March 8 at 10:30 pm. General admission is $20.00. Students, seniors and individual tickets for groups of 8 or more are $15. Tickets to two preview performances on Thursday, February 14 at 8 pm and Friday, February 15 at 8 pm are Pay-What-You-Can. The Powerhouse Theatre is located at 3116 2nd Street in south Santa Monica, just off Main Street between Rose and Marine. The theater can be reached via public transportation using MTA buses 33 & 333- Main St, Santa Monica; Big Blue Bus-various lines; or the Tide shuttle. Guests in wheelchairs should call in advance to make arrangements. To purchase tickets and for information, call (310) 396-3680 x3 or go to www.powerhousetheatre.com.

Jackshit

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-02-15 20:00:00

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Monte Negro, Pistolera

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2008-03-08 21:00:00

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Louise Lawler: A Movie Will Be Shown Without the Picture (19...

Where: Aero Theatre

Date: 2008-02-14 19:30:00

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West of Rome and "Women in the City" presents Louise Lawler's 'A Movie will be shown without the picture.' The screening is a gesture of appropriation. The artist's intention is for the viewer to respond foremost to a group experience, rather than a solely visual experience. The project aims to engage a wide audience, initiate a dynamic public dialogue about contemporary art in an atypical context, and provide an unexpected encounter that will capture the imagination of curious theater-goers, and create a lasting impression.

Sidestreet Reny

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2008-02-21 21:00:00

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The 1921a, TH and the ABB, Hazelden

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-02-16 21:00:00

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Stacey Parks: Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distributio...

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-02-27 19:00:00

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Akala

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-03-11 20:30:00

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Ebay Expert Greg Kusch Ebay Guru Greg Kusch

Where: Best Western Hotel Santa Monica Www.officialebayguru.com

Date: 2008-03-01 00:00:00

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Nationally Recognized eBay Expert and eBay Guru Greg Kusch Reveals His Insider Secrets and Tips to Successful eBay Sales and More at His Santa Monica, California Appearance March 1st 2008 By PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., OCTOBER 19thh 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Monica native Greg Kusch, the author of the new book "The Guru's Guide to eBay," will reveal his secrets for success and insider's knowledge in Santa Monica, California on March 1st 2008. Attendees will learn from the master "The Basics of Buying on eBay" and "Beyond the Basics," as well. These courses give new or inexperienced eBay users the tools they need to become successful eBay sellers and entrepreneurs. Having founded the first upscale eBay chain of brick-and-mortar drop-off franchises that will be available nationwide called We'll SELL It (We Will SELL Anything franchises will be available first quarter 2008), Kusch also helped develop proprietary eBay-compatible software. He's masterminded a system to get a higher price than the average seller on eBay. Greg's the "go-to" eBay expert for Hollywood stars and celebrities at his We'll SELL It Beverly Hills, California store. Kusch has been featured on national television, radio, the Internet and other media outlets. He is internationally known as the "eBay guru." Now that eBay has more than 212 million registered users: -- There are over 1.3 million eBay users who use eBay as their primary or secondary source of income; -- At any given time 50 million items are available worldwide; -- Over 5 million items are added everyday; -- A digital camera sells every minute; -- The most expensive item sold on eBay was a Gulf Stream II Jet for $4.9 million; -- Only 8%-10% of all eBay users are sellers. These facts and a wealth of insider's information will be offered by nationally recognized eBay expert Greg Kusch, who will divulge secrets and tips to successful eBay sales. There's a high demand for individuals wishing to learn the tricks of eBay. At the summit, Greg will explain and demonstrate his proven techniques for success on eBay. He has sold thousands of items and researched everything from human buying patterns to developing different auction strategies. Greg is kicking off his first eBay training seminar on Sat., March 1st, 2008 in Santa Monica, 9am - 12pm (basic beginner course); 1:30pm - 4:30pm ("Beyond the Basics" advanced course with secrets and tips) - $124.00 plus $15.00 materials fee per class and a two-course combination special for $199. BASICS OF BUYING & SELLING ON eBay Best Western Hotel, 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, California 90404 9am - 12pm BEYOND THE BASICS OF SELLING ON eBay 1:30pm - 4:30pm Register NOW at http://www.officialebayguru.com/ or call 310-712-2555. Greg's new book, "The Guru's Guide to eBay," will be coming soon to bookstores everywhere and features step-by-step tips and secrets to winning the online auction game. Media Contact: Craig Melone 310-430-0746 or OFFICIALEBAYGURU.COM This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Hands On PR Copyright 2007 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved

Sons and Daughters

Where: Morning Becomes Eclectic

Date: 2008-03-12 11:15:00

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Destani Wolf

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2008-03-15 22:00:00

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"Wolf, who relocated from the Bay Area to Santa Monica in 2004, is also an accomplished improviser who moves easily between afro-caribbean projects with Omar Sosa and John Santos and performs with AguaLibre. She's equally effective belting out R&B as employing extended vocal techniques that can sound like a scratching turntable or a slide trombone" - Los Angeles Times.

Howe Gelb, Kate Maki

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-04-27 19:00:00

Type:

Ebay Trainer Greg Kusch Ebay Expert Learn Ebay Forbes Magazi...

Where: Best Western Hotel Santa Monica Www.officialebayguru.com

Date: 2008-03-15 00:00:00

Type:

Nationally Recognized eBay Expert and eBay Guru Greg Kusch Reveals His Insider Secrets and Tips to Successful eBay Sales and More at His Santa Monica, California Appearance April 26th 2008 By PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 1st 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Monica native Greg Kusch, the author of the new book "The Guru's Guide to eBay," will reveal his secrets for success and insider's knowledge in Santa Monica, California on April 26th 2008. Attendees will learn from the master "The Basics of Buying on eBay" and "Beyond the Basics," as well. These courses give new or inexperienced eBay users the tools they need to become successful eBay sellers and entrepreneurs. Having founded the first upscale eBay chain of brick-and-mortar drop-off franchises that will be available nationwide called We'll SELL It (We Will SELL Anything franchises will be available first quarter 2008), Kusch also helped develop proprietary eBay-compatible software. He's masterminded a system to get a higher price than the average seller on eBay. Greg's the "go-to" eBay expert for Hollywood stars and celebrities at his We'll SELL It Beverly Hills, California store. Kusch has been featured on national television,CNN, FOX ABC, CBS, radio, the Internet and other media outlets Including FORBES Magazine January 2008 He is internationally known as the "eBay guru." Now that eBay has more than 212 million registered users: -- There are over 1.3 million eBay users who use eBay as their primary or secondary source of income; -- At any given time 50 million items are available worldwide; -- Over 5 million items are added everyday; -- A digital camera sells every minute; -- The most expensive item sold on eBay was a Gulf Stream II Jet for $4.9 million; -- Only 8%-10% of all eBay users are sellers. These facts and a wealth of insider's information will be offered by nationally recognized eBay expert Greg Kusch, who will divulge secrets and tips to successful eBay sales. There's a high demand for individuals wishing to learn the tricks of eBay. At the summit, Greg will explain and demonstrate his proven techniques for success on eBay. He has sold thousands of items and researched everything from human buying patterns to developing different auction strategies. Greg is kicking off his first eBay training seminar on Sat., April 26th, 2008 in Santa Monica, 9am - 12pm (basic beginner course); 1:30pm - 4:30pm ("Beyond the Basics" advanced course with secrets and tips) - $124.00 plus $15.00 materials fee per class and a two-course combination special for $199. BASICS OF BUYING & SELLING ON eBay Best Western Hotel, 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, California 90404 9am - 12pm BEYOND THE BASICS OF SELLING ON eBay 1:30pm - 4:30pm Register NOW at http://www.officialebayguru.com/ or call 310-712-2555. Greg's new book, "The Guru's Guide to eBay," will be coming soon to bookstores everywhere and features step-by-step tips and secrets to winning the online auction game. Media Contact: Craig Melone 310-430-0746 or OFFICIALEBAYGURU.COM This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Hands On PR Copyright 2007 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved

Stealing Love Jones, Blisses B, Old Bull, Los Duggans, The E...

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-03-21 23:55:00

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Old Bull is from Topanga, California. Deep in the tradition of American music from blues to country to punk, these boys are creating their own traditions as they honor those of the past.

Leslie Bixler

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-05-18 11:00:00

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Donovan Lyman, Ashley Lennon Thomas, Matt Albert, Violin

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-03-30 22:15:00

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In addition to his position as violinist with eighth blackbird, Matt Albert has performed as soloist with the Oberlin Orchestra and the University of Chicago New Music Ensemble.

Tita Lima

Where: The Temple Bar

Date: 2008-03-26 00:00:00

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Brief Buddies

Where: Highways Performance Space

Date: 2008-05-02 20:30:00

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Highways Performance Space Presents Brief Buddies MAY 2nd, & 3rd (Los Angeles, CA) – Highways Performance Space and GLAAD Award nominated performance artist Ian MacKinnon bring you, BRIEF BUDDIES, a weekend of Gay male duo and solo performances, centered on the uniquely Gay relationship of The Buddy. Dates and ticket prices are as follows: Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd at 8:30 PM. Tickets: $20, $15 for students/members. Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. For tickets and information call: (310) 315-1459 or visit: www.highwaysperformance.org Gay men perform short solo pieces, in their briefs, celebrating the unique relationship of The Buddy. Be it sex buddies or soul buddies, Gay men are constantly connecting with each other in radically unconventional, and often sexually nonconformist ways. From baths to bars to chat rooms to the theatre, these fierce performers search for pleasure, meaning, and ultimately their own Gay Souls. The evening begins pre-show in the lobby where Buddy Boys in briefs serve drinks and hand out “boxers or briefs“ nametags. Followed by short pieces from: performance artist Ian MacKinnon, theatrical activist Corey Saucier, boy-lesque dancer Gregory Barnett, video artist David Quantic, and more. Bring a buddy of your own or meet a new one. So much can happen when two men get together. Come explore the possibilities with us. www.highwaysperformance.org

Mini Bar, Greg Johnson

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-04-03 23:00:00

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Testosterone: How Prostate Cancer Made A Man Of Me

Where: The Powerhouse Theatre

Date: 2008-04-18 20:00:00

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Hal Ackerman takes a frank look at his own mortality in his poignant and often humorous play, joined by supporting cast members Dennis Lee Kelly and Lisa Robins. Co-chair of the screenwriting program at the U.C.L.A. School of Theater, Film and Television where he has been on the faculty for the past 22 years, Ackerman completed his treatment for prostrate cancer in 2001. "I underwent a non-traditional hormone treatment that turned me into a chemical eunuch," he laughs. "The play is about how we define masculinity when the very thing that defines manhood is taken away. I look at all the relationships that define maleness: father, son, husband, friend and lover. It opens with what I jokingly call a 'manologue.' " Michael Arabian was drawn to the work because, he says, "There are very few subjects that are taboo for men, and this is one of them. Hal works at a pretty high level in the entertainment industry; his willingness to put himself out there with this piece is really courageous." "Testosterone: How Prostate Cancer Made a Man of Me" was originally written as a long prose piece that was published in AARP magazine. After adapting it into a play, Ackerman has presented it in part and in whole at numerous prostate cancer conventions around the country including, most recently, the IMPAcT convention sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Michael Milken Foundation. As co-chair of the screenwriting program at U.C.L.A., Hal Ackerman has mentored the work of many hugely successful screenwriters whose films include A Walk on the Moon, Matchstick Men, Terminal, Soul Food and many others. His book "Write Screenplays That Sell…The Ackerman Way" is going into its third printing and is becoming the text of choice in a growing number of screenwriting programs around the country. Mr. Ackerman's playwriting career began in New York in the late 1960s, when many of his plays were performed on the Off-Off Broadway circuit. He has had numerous short stories published in literary journals, several of them winning awards in annual fiction contests. "Alfalfa" was included in the 2006 anthology "I Wanna Be Sedated…30 Writers on Parenting Teenagers"; among the 29 other writers included were Louise Erdrich, Dave Barry, Anna Quindlen, Roz Chast and Barbara Kingsolver. His short story "Sweet Day" is read by Academy Award nominee Robert Forster on HarperCollins Publishers Digital Media Café, and his story "A Walk in the Park" will be read by Tess Harper when WordTheatre celebrates Small Press Month at Canal Club in Venice on March 30. "Testosterone: How Prostate Cancer Made a Man of Me" runs Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 4 pm, April 18 through May 10. General admission is $20.00. Tickets for students, seniors and cancer survivors are $15. The Powerhouse Theatre is located at 3116 2nd Street in south Santa Monica, just off Main Street between Rose and Marine. The theater can be reached via public transportation using MTA buses 33 & 333- Main St, Santa Monica; Big Blue Bus-various lines; or the Tide shuttle. Guests in wheelchairs should call in advance to make arrangements. To purchase tickets and for information, call (310) 396-3680 or go to www.powerhousetheatre.com.

Suzanne Finnamore: Split - A Memoir of Divorce

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-04-24 19:00:00

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Ketaset, The Pitch

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-04-18 22:00:00

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Tom Leopold and Bob Sand: Milt and Marty

Where: Barnes & Noble Third Street Promenade

Date: 2008-04-21 19:00:00

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Warriors

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-05-04 00:00:00

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California Flight

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-04-24 00:00:00

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Rising from the beautiful beaches and warm tropical atmosphere of the Hawaiian Islands, comes a young, poised, local recording artist with national appeal, potential, and aspirations. Justin Kawika Young is a gifted singer/song writer who, at this young age, has already experienced success in the Hawaiian music scene. Ragan Whiteside is a classically trained flutist, songwriter and vocalist from Mt. Vernon, NY.

BooM! Bash

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-05-09 20:00:00

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The monthly BoomBash offers a something for every headbanger, so come get a taste from the smorgasbord of metal delights. Hosted by LAROCKSTAR J "TK" Spinin' your favorites in the bar all night Free stuff -- including 10 panties (1 ea.) from Fire At Play to the first 10 tix sold! 9 pm - Fire At Play 10 pm - Thirty Round Clip 11 pm - Old Fashioned Beatdown 12 mid - Disarm The Speaker Sponsored by: TK productions and Drum TV Doors open at 8:00 Rumor has it there will be drink specials. Tix/Door $10Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of clvngodess.

Khierstin Band

Where: 14 Below

Date: 2008-05-01 21:30:00

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Freedy Johnston

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-06-07 20:00:00

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Pitting acute, evocative portraits of outsiders and beautiful losers against fragile, shimmering country-pop melodies, Freedy Johnston has earned a reputation as one of the brightest singer/songwriters to emerge in the 1990s.

Looner, Paris Escovedo Project

Where: Temple bar

Date: 2008-05-07 20:00:00

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Roy Book Binder

Where: McCabe's Guitar Shop

Date: 2008-06-22 19:00:00

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Roy Book Binder has been a Blues singing, guitar picking, songwriting raconteur, for more than 30 years, Roy Book Binder is a modern-day songster who synthesizes early high-country blues and bluegrass into his own hillbilly blues. He conjures up historical anecdotes and tall tales, punctuated with deadpan one-liners.

Unurban Coffee House Open Mike

Where: Un Urban Coffee House

Date: 2008-06-13 19:30:00

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