THIS FRIDAY: "Stepping On A Few Toes" by Jasmynne Shaye

Hey Folks!
There's some good sh*t going on toward the end of the week! First up, Friday the 24th is the opening night of "Stepping On A Few Toes" by Jasmynne Shaye at the NoHo Stages in the NoHo Arts District.

I don't know much about Jasmynne, but her one woman show "Stepping On A Few Toes" has been getting rave reviews, and has garnered many comparisons to last year's film "Precious".  I'm not one to praise comparisons, per se, but I am a fan of any woman with the balls to stand half naked on a stage and tell her story. Here's some info about the show....

 

"In her involving one-woman show, writer/performer Jasmynne Shaye describes growing up as the emotionally and sexually abused child of a single mother, and of her struggle to vanquish the demons bred of a lonely and loveless childhood." - LA Weekly

Bring tissues.

"Shaye’s harrowing narrative of despair is punctuated by dance pieces, which enable her to lose herself. Dance, having been her solace throughout childhood and beyond, is equally a character in her show, as are the 12 different friends and family members she portrays. They enable Shaye to portray through movement and emotion what she might be unable to get across in the book of the play." - LA Theater Review

Ms. Shaye will be hosting a Q&A after this performance. There will also be a wine and cheese event and apparently a giveaway. What that could be, I have no idea.. But free wine!

The show opens this Friday, September 24th at the NoHo Stages, 8pm.

Location:
NoHo Stages
4934 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood

Time: 8PM
Fri-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; through October 3

Price: $25 Opening Night ($15 thereafter)

Purchase Tickets HERE or call (323) 347-8554

TONIGHT: "Kick" At Echo Park Film Center

Hi Everyone!

Here's a last minute thing if you're looking for something to do tonight. Filmmaker Clara Alcott's short film "Kick" will be showing tonight at the Echo Park Film Center. (Love them!)


Kick Preview from Clara Alcott on Vimeo.
 

I haven't seen the film, but here's what the EPFC say:

 "A science fiction melodrama with a feminine kick, the film deals with two women who, despite being strangers, have the same therapist, a mutual anxiety about technology, and a psychic connection. Kick is inspired by the Hollywood melodramas of Douglas Sirk and features a vibrant color palette in the style of 1950s Technicolor films. Marc Riordan composed the contemporary electronic score and Todd Carter (of the laptop group TV Pow!) provided the experimental sound design. The screening of Kick will be preceded by a series of short works reflecting the film's themes, including the short film FANGagra by Pizza and Beer Flicks' Carolyn Morse and Alex Warth, also on the program are works by Lilli Carré, Eric Wareheim & Yasmine Kittles, The Pretty Things, Sarah Hamblin, Chris Hefner & Yony Leyser."

Also, Clara Alcott will be there to answer any of your melodramatic questions! Sadly, we won't be able to make it tonight, but if you attend, please let us all know how it was. We'd love to hear from you!! 

Xoxo
LAF

THIS SUNDAY: A Magical Musical Lunch - Benefit for Downtown Women's Center

Hello Everyone!
I'm sorry it's been a few weeks since our last update. We've been soaking up the last remnants of "summer" over by the beach. It's been so chilly, I'm not sure I went in the water once this year! Lame.

Anyway, we found a great event to close the season out and do a little good for some women who need our help.  Here goes...

El Chavo Presents

A Magical Musical Lunch

Benefiting the Downtown Women's Center

Sunday, September 12th 2010

4441 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

Now.. here's the "Media" part...

Performances by
The Dick and Jane Family Orchestra

And

Madam Pamita
The Queen of the Sideshow Fortune Tellers

Plus more musical guests!

Here are the details...

When: Sept. 12, 2010  1PM - 4PM
Where: El Chavo Mexican Restaurant in Los Feliz (Best quesadillas around)
Cost: $40 Per Person - includes Food, Beer, Margaritas, Live Music, Dancing, Tarot Card Reading (?)
* ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER *

I think this should be fun. El Chavo is a great place and the Downtown Women's Center does great things for the women on Skid Row.  Here's a link to they're web site. Check them out, and maybe donate a buck or two.

"The mission of the Downtown Women's Center is to provide permanent supportive housing  and a safe and healthy community fostering dignity, respect, and personal stability and to advocate ending homelessness for women."

I'm excited for this event, I hope to see you there!

xo
LAF