TONIGHT! SPECIAL HALF-PRICE OFFER FOR LA MIRADA BLOG READERS, LISTENERS, AND FOLLOWERS
TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT 2010/2011 PHANTOM PROJECTS SEASON OPENER!
La Mirada~ Phantom Projects Theatre Group will bring Oscar Wilde's famed romantic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for One night only, tonight at 7PM, under the direction of Janet Miller (LADCC Award Winner, Lucille Lortel Nominee for Best Choreography, The Marvelous Wonderettes)
La Mirada Blog fans can receive 50% off full ticket price to La Mirada-based Phantom Project's "The Importance of Being Earnest", Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts with performances at 10 AM and 7PM .
Click the link below to purchase your half-price tickets.
Temple to Host Blood Drive
La Mirada~Don't tell Dracula, but you can come give to the Red Cross at a blood drive this Tuesday, October 12th from 1-7 p.m. at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada, 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.
The entire community is invited and refreshments will be served.
You can check out the Red Cross website, www.redcrossblood.org to see if you are eligible to donate.
To make a reservation and minimize waiting time, please call 714-521-6765 or 562-691-2551 or email tmplbthohr@aol.com.
Seniors Celebrate Fall Cowboy Style
La Mirada~The city will host its annual Senior Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center, located at 13810 La Mirada Boulevard.
This country-western event will feature door prizes, raffle, games, and live entertainment by the Country Plus Band.
For more information, call (562) 902-3160 or visit www.cityoflamirada.org.
RECORD-SETTING HEAT WAVE CONTINUES
ALL-TIME RECORD FOR LOS ANGELES BROKEN TODAY, 113 DEGREES FARENHEIT. LA MIRADA CONTINUES TO BAKE. SLIGHT COOLING TREND BEGINNING TOMORROW. KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON PETS AND THE ELDERLY. CHECK ON OLDER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. LOCKING PETS AND CHILDREN IN CARS FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS CAN BE FATAL.
Friends of La Mirada Library Book Sale
La Mirada~The Friends of the La Mirada Public Library hosts its next semi-annual Book Sale to support the library on Saturday, Oct 9 from 9:00a to 3:00p at the La Mirada Activity Center.
The center is located at 13801 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada
A wide selection of high-quality used hardback and paperback books as well as audio and video materials will be on sale at bargain-basement prices.
Beginning at 2:00 p.m., customers may fill and buy bags of books for only $3.
For more information call the La Mirada Library at (562) 943-0277.
Seniors Treated to Live Music From Local Jazz Band
 |
| Breezwood Village residents enjoy the music of "The Brass Ring" |
La Mirada~Residents of La Mirada's retirement homes were recently treated to a performance by a local jazz band.
All four members of the group are juniors at La Mirada High School.
The band, The Brass Ring, performed at The Palms on September 6th, The Vistas on September 7th, and the Breezwood Village on September 8th, all in La Mirada.
"The residents were tapping their feet, singing along, and having a great time", said Amy Hyde, Assistant Manager of Breezwood Village, "They just love to see young people play, and they believe in the importance of supporting music education. They didn't want them to leave!"
Over 30 people enjoyed the music at Breezwood, with about 30 each at The Vistas and The Palms.
Performers include: Stuart Wegner, tuba; Josh Saenz, flugelhorn, trumpet, cornet; Amber Palmer, flute; and Christian Ocampo, drums.
Check out their YouTube clip of their performance. Way to go guys! Keep up the good work!
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3DD967D09B64C29D
FOUR ROBBED AT CANDLEWOOD GOLF COURSE
Whittier~Talk About a bad day on the Golf Course.
Four people were robbed at gunpoint around 6:30 PM this evening at Candlewood Golf Course.
Taken were four cell phones and two black wallets.
There are four suspects at large 16-19 years of age; gang-type with white t-shirts.
Fifth suspect: male older adult, 20-30, possibly wearing dark sweater.
All suspects last seen south-bound through the golf course, towards Meyer Avenue.
If you have any information or see the suspects call the sheriff's department at 562-863-8711
LM Theatre Hosts Tribute Friday
TONIGHT!
La Mirada~Two of the hottest tribute bands will appear at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for "Tribute Friday", tonight. Show starts at 8 PM, with happy hour beginning at 6:00 PM.
Based in Southern California, the critically acclaimed tribute show, Bella Donna, re-creates Stevie Nicks in concert. The band, named after the artist's double-platinum album, portrays the singer and her music (solo and with Fleetwood Mac), in a stunningly accurate depiction.
Also, appearing will be Desperado, The Premier Eagles Tribute, consists of five talented members who have set out to resurrect the melody, harmony and musicianship of Southern California's own chart-topping Eagles.
Tickets to the tributes are $10, $15, and $25. Call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310, or visit
www.lamiradatheatre.com
MAN DIES NEAR EXTENDED STAY HOTEL AFTER BEING TASED BY DEPUTIES
La Mirada~A man died after being tased by deputies around 1 a.m. in the parking lot of the Extended Stay Hotel.
Check out our Twitter feed for different links to the story. You don't have to subscribe or sign up to Twitter to read La Mirada Blog tweets.
Obstacles Stall Man’s Desire to Open Art/Tattoo Gallery in La Mirada
La Mirada~Mario Lopez of Norwalk wants to open an Art Gallery/Tattoo Parlor in La Mirada, but is facing some obstacles.
He wishes to occupy one of the vacant spaces at the strip mall at Leffingwell Avenue and La Mirada Blvd.-a center that many would consider a condemnable eyesore, but I digress.
"People have a bad image of tattoo places in their minds, an intimidation factor. We would like to change that perception," said Lopez, who recently guested on The La Mirada Blog Radio Show, "Tattoo's aren't all about gangs, shaved heads, and walls of tattoo designs."
Lopez, who has a bachelors degree in animation, envisions an art gallery, with the tattoo aspect being a small part of the business-placing more emphasis on art, "people will be able to see the proper technique of getting a tattoo, but again, it will just be a part of the business. I plan for an art gallery displaying pieces for sale, from artists from all over Southern California."
He told us that he has extensive connections in the art industry, and has already contacted the Arts Colony of La Mirada, and other art organizations about having regularly scheduled art exhibits.
He wants to name is new establishment, "The Basement Gallery."
"As far as tattoo's go, I want to show people the artistic side of the industry-the talent that goes into tattooing properly," Lopez said, who is looking to move his family to La Mirada.
However, it may be a bumpy yellow brick road to make La Mirada's first tattoo shop happen.
