Learn the Lessons of Multi-Award Winner “The Giver” at La Mirada Theatre
Win a family 4-pack to "The Giver"! Visit the La Mirada Blog Facebook Page on February 20th at 6:30 PM PT
La Mirada~Phantom Projects Theatre Group based at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, continues their 15th anniversary season with an adaption of the stunning multi-award winner and "Best Book for Young Adults" The Giver.
Follow the journey of Jonas, chosen for special training from The Giver-to receive and keep the memories of the community. Through this astonishing and moving presentation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
Performances are February 23rd at 12pm & 7pm, and February 24th at 10am, 12 pm, and 7pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Additional information can be found at www.lamiradatheatre.com or www.phantomprojects.com or by calling (714) 690-2900.
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Traffic Mishaps plague La Mirada Area; Chase ATM Smashed Up
Whittier/La Mirada~A couple of freak traffic incidents occurred in the La Mirada area this past Super Bowl Weekend.
On Saturday night, around 8 pm, a man driving a westbound vehicle on Telegraph Road in Whittier County allegedly made a left hand turn in front of a vehicle traveling eastbound at Telechron Road. The vehicle ended up on it's side. See the video available on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/lamiradablog
Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, a vehicle smashed up the ATM at the Chase Bank drive-thru, 15200 Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada. By indications of our photos, it appears the driver entered the drive-thru the wrong way.
View the image of the smashed up ATM on our Twitpic feed, where you can view photos unavailable anywhere else. You can also view additional photos of the Telegraph Road crash at http://twitpic.com/photos/lamiradablog
Candidates Forum Scheduled for LM Contenders
La Mirada~The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and Biola University will be hosting a La Mirada City Council Candidates Forum on February 24th at Biola University.
Five contenders are vying for three seats on the five-member panel including Andrew Sarega, Police Officer; Steve DeRuse, Pastor and La Mirada Commissioner; Larry Mowles, 
Insurance Executive and La Mirada Commissioner; Paul Brown, State Deputy Attorney; and incumbent Steve Jones.
The time of the event is set for 6:30 p.m. with the exact location on the Biola campus still to be announced.
Check back here for additional election information as it develops, leading up to Election Day on March 8th.
Director of Local Cultural Center to Speak at Arts Colony Meeting
La Mirada~The public is invited to attend the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on February 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Zoot Velasco, Executive Director of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, will discuss the Center's 2011 calendar of events, including 64 concerts, art openings, festivals and classes, many of them free of charge.
Aspiring artists abound may attend to get information on participating in activities at "The Muck."
The meeting will be held at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For more information, call Madeline Thomas at 562-941-4116 or Paula Newman at 714-994-3535.
Cold Air Rolls Through LM
A quick-moving upper level low with cold unstable air is expected to affect the La Mirada area through Monday. Rainfall less than an inch, but system bringing very cold air and snow to local mountains. Beginning Tuesday, clear sunny, warm skies return to La Mirada.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR LA MIRADA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND LOCAL MOUNTAINS:
Chamber Mixers Present Opportunities
Check out the LM Chambers next event-Breakfast Networking at Cabo Taco, February 2nd!
La Mirada~Join the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce for a Networking Lunch at Gondola's Pizza, Thursday February 10th beginning at Noon.
There will be an opportunity to mix and mingle with local business owners and create relationships.
There is no cost to attend except the food you order. Get there a little early to order your food and get seated.
Gondola's is located at 15840 Imperial Highway in La Mirada.
Call the Chamber at (562) 902-1970 or visit www.lmchamber.org.
Third Installment of McCoy-Rigby Series Now Playing at LM Theatre
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing arts & McCoy/Rigby Entertainment present the third production of their 2010-2011 season of shows – the heavenly, ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3', starring everyone’s favorite Sister – Maripat Donovan, written by Maripat Donovan with Marc Silvia and directed by Marc Silvia. "Late Nite" opened on Friday, January 28th, 2011 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 29) and is running through Sunday, February 13th at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
After teaching countless students all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including her own wacky version of The Newlywed Game in this latest class to be unveiled in the sinfully funny series.
Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time with Sister, the feistiest new couples counselor in town. As always, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths!
Fire Contained to La Mirada Transit Vehicle
La Mirada~A fire was reported on Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada on Tuesday night.
The fire was contained to one of the city's Transit/Dial-a-Ride vehicles. Some of the the vehicles are apparently stored indoors in a commercial building.
The fire was extinguished and no buildings were affected, according to Cpt. Berry of La Mirada Fire Station 49.
The fire was adjacent/near the city yard and Phantom Projects Theatre Group offices.
American Idolâs Frenchie Davis to Perform in âSweet Soul Musicâ
L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret is once again bringing the "next generation" of world-class entertainers to La Mirada
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Upright Cabaret are thrilled to announce American Idol star Frenchie Davis will appear in the second show of their second season, "Sweet Soul Music".
The show will feature the music of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight, under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach. Additional performers for this extraordinary evening will be announced shortly. Sweet Soul Music will perform - ONE NIGHT ONLY! - Sunday, JANUARY 30, 2011 at 7:30PM.
UPDATE: Tony Award Nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (The Color Purple) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Rent, CSI: Miami) just added to bill!
For more information call (562) 944-9801 or visit www.lamiradatheatre.com/upright_cabaret/sweet_soul_music.htm
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