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“THE LAST REPAIR SHOP” AT LOS ANGELES UNION STATION

September 8th, 2024
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM
800 N. Alameda StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012United States, CA

On September 7th, Metro Art will host the community for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, “The Last Repair Shop.” The event will be free and open to the public via RSVP here. The evening will also include live orchestral performances of songs from the film and an enlightening conversation between featured instrument repair artists Dana Atkinson (Strings) and Duane Michaels (Woodwinds), student instrumentalist Ismerai Calcaneo (Saxophone) and editor of “The Last Repair Shop,” Nick Garnham Wright (Executive Creative Director of Breakwater Studios). Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren, a continuous service since 1959. From Academy Award®-winning directing duo Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot, “The Last Repair Shop” grants an all access pass to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople keep over 80,000 student instruments in good repair. Witness the profound life stories of four staff master craftspeople as well as the students whose lives have been transformed by their instrument. In the repair people’s stories, music has been the continuous thread that has mended their hearts and brought them to where they are now — fixing broken instruments to get them back into the longing hands of Los Angeles’ public school youth. The event is free and open to the public; those looking to attend can RSVP here. To learn more about Los Angeles Union Station, visit unionstationla.com. #Celebrating85Years #UnionStationLA. WHO: Metro Art Presents the film screening event in collaboration with Breakwater Studios. Performances from: Dana Atkinson (Strings), Duane Michaels (Woodwinds), student instrumentalist Ismerai Calcaneo (Saxophone) Available for interviews: Editor of “The Last Repair Shop,” Nick Garnham Wright (Executive Creative Director of Breakwater Studios) WHEN: September 7, 2024 6:30 - 7:00 PM – Doors Open 7:00 - 7:30 PM – Conversation 7:30 - 8:10 PM – Film (Runtime: 39 mins) 8:10 PM - 8:50 PM– Performance WHERE: Los Angeles Union Station (Ticket Concourse) 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 About Los Angeles Union Station Since its opening in 1939, Los Angeles Union Station has long been considered one of LA’s architectural gems and a vital portal to the promise of the California Dream. The station was designed with an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The bustling 52-acre transportation hub sits in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles offering essential connections to destinations throughout Southern California. An iconic landmark, the station serves as a vibrant symbol of Downtown connecting the historic fabric of the past to the present through arts, culture, transit and community. Conceived on a grand scale, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is often regarded as “the last of the great train stations.” For more information, visit unionstationla.com or follow @unionstationla on social media. About Metro Art Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts programming that encourages ridership and connects people, sites and neighborhoods throughout LA County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks are integrated into the growing Metro system, improving the quality of transit environments and creating a sense of place.

L.A. Founders Social Club Mixer

September 8th, 2024
2:00 AM - 6:00 AM
1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, California

🎉 The LA Founder's Social Club (LAFSC) Mixer Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the LA Founder's Social Club (LAFSC) Mixer, where like-minded entrepreneurs come together to celebrate the thrill of building businesses, forging friendships, and having a great time. This is not a traditional business networking event. It is all about enjoying good company, sharing stories, and creating lasting memories while shaping the future of LA's entrepreneurial community. 🌟 📅Save the Date: September 7, 2024, 7-11 PM 📍 Event Location: The Aster Hotel - TOP OF THE ASTER Top of The Aster rooftop lounge, inspired by the agrarian past of old Hollywood. Address: 1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Why You Should Attend: 🚀 Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to helping founders level up, let loose, and leave a lasting legacy in Los Angeles. 💡 Connect with fellow entrepreneurs who share the LAFSC's core values of generosity, authenticity, and collaboration. 📈 Gain valuable insights from fellow founders, celebrate your victories, and learn from collective experiences in a supportive and fun environment. 🤝 Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs who are committed to making a serious impact while maintaining a lighthearted approach to the journey. 🍸 Enjoy a relaxed evening with no pitches, just pure value, good vibes, and a commitment to supporting each other's growth. Founding Committee Members: JT Kim: Founder of The Neon White, a consultancy specializing in sales, marketing, and HR strategy for fast growing startups. JT also produces high-profile events in partnership with industry-leading hospitality groups and is a passionate community leader, serving as Chair of the Board at Project by Project. Rich Yu: Founder of Zendevr, a design thinking strategist known for blending creativity and business acumen to launch successful ventures across industries including technology, fashion, and hospitality. Lucas Bennington: Founder and CEO of Codi Technologies, a Gold Tier Bubble no-code agency specializing in building scalable digital solutions and AI integrations. Who Should Join: We are entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, marketers, strategists, investors, and more. If you're passionate about building, innovating, and making a lasting impact, this is the community for you. Whether you're a startup, scaling a business, or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals, you'll find a welcoming space to grow, learn, and collaborate.👥 🛎️Space is limited so please RSVP! Age Requirement: Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age or older. 🔞

Mary Lea Carroll discusses Across the Street Around the Corner…A Road Home

September 10th, 2024
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States

Across the Street, Around the Corner: A Road Home is an inspiring, wisdom-packed, funny collection of neighborhood life set during the pandemic, when everyone-everywhere-was forced to stay home. As a world traveler and now not able to go anywhere, the author thinks, Well, I can't travel the world? Why not travel the block-see who and what's right under my own nose? Having been in her neighborhood 35 years, and alarmed by how isolating the lockdown was, Carroll began a pandemic practice of reaching out to neighbors she'd known for years but may have lost track of: saying hello, checking on them and setting up walks and talks. Her aim was to rediscover the elusive element that turned their not-so-great neighborhood into a cherished, even prized place to live. The conversations that ensued with her current neighbors -funny, touching, nostalgic-brought memories of her own childhood back to life, in a neighborhood a mere mile or two from where she lives today but more than 60 years apart in time: Memories of the neighbors who helped form her, of growing up in the 1960s amid nine brothers and sisters with an eccentric former movie-star grandmother and a street packed with kids. Across the Street, Around the Corner: A Road Home melds together these neighborhoods, combining stories both hilarious and uplifting with simple observations and inspirations. The book opens our eyes on how to live a little bit better in the neighborhood life happens to place you. In these divisive times, this slim, giftable book is a comfort and a balm and every bit as warm, engaging, inspiring, and funny as the author's first two enduringly popular books, Saint Everywhere and Somehow Saints.

Terry Wolverton & Elisabeth Nonas discuss their new books, Season of Eclipse and Grace Period, with moderator, Jen Cheng

September 10th, 2024
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States

About Season of Eclipse: After a chance encounter with terrorism at JFK leaves her snapping photos instead of fleeing, celebrated novelist Marielle finds herself thrust into the Witness Protection program--stripped of her vibrant life and identity. With only her cat for company, Marielle plans her comeback with a sensational novel--until she discovers a fraudulent "posthumous" book bearing her name. Breaking cover, Marielle embarks on a perilous quest for truth, enlisting the aid of an eclectic crew including a young musician, Buddhist monks, and her stalwart ex-lover, Fresh. Against all odds, Marielle is determined to reclaim her name and her life in this thrilling story of courage, identity, and resilience. About Grace Period: After 25 years, how do you rebuild your life? Hannah's wife has died unexpectedly. Just as 70-year-old writing professor Hannah Greene walks into her retirement party, she's called to the ER because Grace, her wife of 25 years, has been in what turns out to be a fatal car accident. This was definitely not part of the plan the two had for their lives, especially since Grace was ten years younger than Hannah. The plan had been for Hannah to join her art history professor wife on a sabbatical trip to Europe. Grace would do research, and Hannah would figure out what she wanted to do in her retirement. How does an independent, feisty lesbian adjust to both her suddenly widowed and newly retired life? How can she survive the loss of the spouse who statistically should have survived her? Grace Period tackles these questions head-on in an intimate, witty portrayal of a woman grappling with the new and unexpected turn her life has taken. It is a tale of love, loss, and survival.

Lead with Purpose: Upskill for Growth Networking Mixer

September 10th, 2024
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
The KINN, Los Angeles, California

Calling all Marketing & Tech Visionaries, People Development Leaders, and Startup Founders! Get ready for an evening of inspiration and business growth with OpenClassrooms and the KINN. Join us for an exclusive event designed to elevate your leadership and accelerate your skills. Defining your purpose and taking advantage of complimentary upskilling training can help accelerate your startup growth! You have the unique opportunity to “Lead With Your Why” and learn more about exclusive grant-funded online upskilling training available to KINN community members in the following skill sets: Digital Marketing Data Analytics IT Helpdesk Technician Python Application Development Cybersecurity Schedule: 6pm - 7pm: Networking 7pm - 7:30pm: Lead With Purpose and Upskill for Professional Growth 7:30pm - 8pm: Q&A + More Networking Who Should Attend: Marketing experts, business owners, HR leaders, tech innovators, startup founders, directors, managers, and C-suite executives. Network with like-minded professionals and learn how strategic upskilling can transform your organization. Parking: Free street parking available (limited). Catering: Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers. This is more than just an event, it’s a unique opportunity to advance your career and foster personal and professional growth. Take your startup to the next level by leveraging cutting-edge digital marketing and technology skills for your team’s success.. About OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is committed to making education accessible to all. As a globally recognized Social Impact B Corporation, we provide online apprenticeship training, helping individuals worldwide develop essential skills and advance their careers. ABOUT The KINN The KINN is a membership club and beautiful co-work space for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Elevate your impact with access to curated events, personalized educational programming, and a dynamic and mission-driven community. Apply and find out more at www.thekinn.co. Instagram @thekinn.co .... Note: By attending this event, I hereby give my permission to the KINN Collective LCC, their Releases and to the photographer, my free and unlimited consent and permission to publish/broadcast, republish/rebroadcast or exhibit in the furtherance of their work, with or without identification of me by name, any photographs, videos or audios of myself, that have been obtained from my participation in KINN or Horizon Studio activities. I furthermore waive any and all claims for any compensation by reason thereof or for damages for reasons thereof.

Fall Fun: Kids Club Fall Series at The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge

September 11th, 2024
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
12833 Ventura Blvd Unit 125, Studio City, CA 91604, United States, The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge

Kids Club is back! Embark on a season of fun with our Kids Club Event Series at The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge! Running from September to November, join us every Tuesday from 5-6 PM for a delightful array of family-friendly activities. From enchanting musical performances and captivating storytelling to charming puppet shows and interactive adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Located in the inviting lower deck area, these events promise to create cherished memories for children and parents alike. Be sure to check out our monthly schedule below for upcoming themes and activities - it's a summer of excitement you won't want to miss! 9/3: Reptaculars Small Furry Animals9/10: Stephen Michael Schwartz - Music9/17: Wacko - Magic 9/24: The Beatbuds - Music 10/1: Stoils The Magician - Magic 10/8: Drumming with Alan - Music10/15: Reptile Snakes and Tortoise - Animals 10/22: The Beatbuds - Music 10/29: Halloween Marionette - Puppet 11/5: The One-Man Variety Show Chris - Juggling & Circus 11/12: Stephen Michael Schwartz - Music11/19: Joe Gandelmann - Ventriloquist 11/26: The Beatbuds - Music Mark your calendars and get ready for a fall filled with excitement and laughter - we hope to see you all there! To find out more about The Shops at Sportsmens Lodge Kids Club, visit: https://www.shopsatsportsmenslodge.com/event/kids-club-fall-event-series/

Paul Wyld discusses Jim Morrison, Secret Teacher of the Occult: A Journey to the Other Side

September 11th, 2024
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States

A journey into the mystical and spiritual side of the famed Doors front man - Reveals Jim Morrison as a shamanic initiate and esoteric teacher who used his role as a rock singer to promote the adventure of the spirit and express the power of inner experience - Examines Morrison's deep occult and artistic influences, including Kurt Seligmann's The Mirror of Magic, Colin Wilson's The Outsider, and the works of Jack Kerouac - Draws on Morrison's lyrics and poems, his intimate writings, and the recollections of friends like photographer Paul Ferrara and Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek The groundbreaking 1960s band The Doors, named for Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, achieved incredible acclaim and influence, ultimately serving as a key group in the development of psychedelic and progressive rock. At the center of it all was complex front man Jim Morrison, who died in 1971 at only 27. Yet, as author Paul Wyld reveals, despite Morrison's reputation as a lewd, drunken performer, he was a full-fledged mystical, shamanic figure, a secret teacher of the occult who was not merely central to the development of rock music, but to the growth of the Western esoteric tradition as a whole. Wyld looks at the mystical works that inspired Morrison, including Kurt Seligmann's The Mirror of Magic, Colin Wilson's The Outsider, and the writings of Nietzsche and Jack Kerouac. Drawing on Morrison's lyrics and poems, his intimate writings, and the recollections of friends like photographer Paul Ferrara and Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek, the author makes the case that Morrison was not simply a superficial dabbler in the occult but an actual secret teacher transmitting knowledge through the golden thread stretching back to Egypt and Thoth-Hermes. Explaining how Morrison sought to use his role as a rock singer to promote the adventure of the spirit and express the power of inner experience, Wyld shows how praxis was at the heart of Morrison's approach, a commitment revealed in his journey through the arduous ordeals of shamanic initiation. The author also reveals how, like many other esoteric teachers, Morrison paid heavily for his occult teachings, enduring an unjust criminal conviction in 1970 and dying less than a year later after an intense campaign of public persecution. Revealing Jim Morrison as a shaman, mystic, and sage, Wyld shows how Morrison was part of a great spiritual awakening, a calling to which he gave himself over fully.