HAPPENINGS for the weekend of 03/29/13

Its been a long week, but I hope this Holiday Weekend brings you all fun times!  And *try* not to OD on Peeps... And get excited for April's Artist of the Month, Masha Kupets GD '04!  Coming next Friday!  Hoppy Arting (Get it? Its a pun! About rabbits!) and let us know what you did!

SATURDAY

Head Downtown for the 80th Annual Blessing of the Animals.  The event takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at El Pueblo Historical Monument, with a procession on Olvera Street commencing at 2:00 p.m. and blessing to immediately follow.  There will be an exciting charro equestrian show, pony rides for children and a petting zoo complete with llamas, sheep, cows and other animals.

El Pueblo Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles,  90012

For more information, visit http://www.downtownla.com/0_01_eventDetail.asp?EventID=1653

SUNDAY

For various LA Easter celebrations and services check out http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/a/Easter_in_LA.htm

Image via downtownla.com

HAPPENINGS for the weekend of 03/22/13

Whether you're spending this Holiday Weekend with your family or looking for something to do there's PLENTY to view on the RISD/LA BLOG this week Alums!  Check it out and let us know what you did!  Happy Arting!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Lebowski Fest is a two-day celebration of all things Lebowski!
3/22/13 - Lebowski Fest LA Movie Party - Music by The Kyle Gass Band of Tenacious D, a Lebowski Poster Art Show by Bill Green. Followed by a 35mm screening of "The Big Lebowski" @ Doors at 8, show at 9
The Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA
3/23/13 - Lebowski Fest LA Bowling Party Ticket includes general admission bowling and shoe rental. Bowling is general admission and not guaranteed.
7pm to 11pm
$25 ADV / $30 Day of
Fountain Bowl
17110 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA
For tickets and complete details visit http://www.lebowskifest.com/UpcomingFests/LebowskiFestLAMar2223/tabid/252/Default.aspx

SATURDAY

Pasadena Heritage will host an illustrated lecture followed by an afternoon drive-yourself tour of four significant homes of the period, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Saturday, March 23, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Illustrated Lecture
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Drive-yourself Tour

For complete information go to https://www.pasadenaheritage.org/events-springtour

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

HOT ROD Magazine is turning 65 years old this year and hosting a Hot Rod Homecoming. It’s a collection of 300 plus HOT ROD cover cars and feature cars from across the country
Advance discount tickets are $18
Kids 6-12 are $5, and kids under 6 are free.
Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show at the Fairplex in Pomona
$20 for adults and $5 for kids 6-12
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS. 
SATURDAY: 3.23.2013 – 10 AM TO 8 PM 
SUNDAY: 3.24.2013 – 10 AM TO 4 PM 
Fairplex

1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA (909) 623-3711
http://blogs.hotrod.com/near-and-far-theyre-coming-to-homecoming-48707.html#axzz2OJMLF3mK

 SUNDAY 

The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills' author and real estate expert, Jeff Hyland will discuss 50 of the most famed estates in the golden triangle.  The full story of each estate is told along with a listing of their architectural features. A light tea will be served.
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
For full details and to RSVP, click here https://www.facebook.com/events/383804875051853/

MONDAY

For information on various Passover Gatherings in LA visit http://jkidla.com/shabbat-and-holidays/calendar/passover

Image via Hot Rod Magazine