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10/31: Howl-O-Ween at the Silver Lake Dog Park!

The Third Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Pageant
Sunday, October 31
, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Silver Lake Dog Park
(Silver Lake Blvd at Duane)
Registration from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Costume pageant from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
MC: Jane Cantillon
with musical entertainment by
The DICK AND JANE FAMILY ORCHESTRA
with bassist LEE JOSEPH and percussionist MICHAEL PEFFER

All dogs welcome – big and small
All dogs get a prize!
Fun for the entire family!!

Presented by the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council, the Silver Lake Dog Park Association and the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department

For more information, please send email to reneenahum@yahoo.com or call 323-662-3123

Please visit the Silver Lake Neighorhood Council website at www.silverlakec.org

October 28, 2010by Dionysus Records
'77 Punk Legends, Dick and Jane, Dionysus bands, Dionysus Records, downtown Los Angeles, Events, exotica, Garage Music, Los Angeles area events, Lounge Music, Orchestra Superstring, Pirate, Silver Lake

11/4: Dionysus Records presents a night at The Redwood Bar and Grill

Orchestra Superstring features DJ Bonebrake of X on vibes and plays instrumental jazz music inspired by Afro-Cuban, Latin, and other modern influences. Composed of an eclectic band of well known Los Angeles musicians; Orchestra Supersting blends infectious beats and fresh rhythms in original tunes written by its members, and creates new interpretations of jazz standards. Their second album, “Easy,” will be released by Dionysus Records in February of 2011.

The Dick and Jane Family Orchestra featuring Jane Cantillon, Richard Ross, percussionist Mike Peffer (also of Biblical Proof of UFOs) and Dionysus Records’ Lee Joseph on bass plays a hybrid of folk, beat and garage – acoustifying Velvet Underground, feminizing Bob Dylan and featuring frontwoman Cantillon’s extremely infectious and humorous LA-centric originals.

The Skip Heller Trio features long  time Dionysus Records recording artist and friend Skip Heller with Lee Joseph on bass and guest drummer DJ Bonebrake. The trio plays an all-acoustic country, roots and rock ‘n’ roll set showcasing Heller’s songsmithing, vocals and  jazz, country and rockabilly inspired guitar playing.

The night starts at 9:30 and the cover is only $5.00. If you’ve never been to the pirate themed Redwood Bar and Grill, come early and hungry. They have some of the best comfort food, salads and sweet potato fries in Los Angeles!

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October 26, 2010by Dionysus Records
East Los Angeles, Garage Music, Hollywood, Reunions, Stuff We Like

Video: Buffalo Springfield Reunion at Bridge School this past weekend

I unfortunately didn’t see this in person – a few people I know did though. Can you believe it? What a historic show.  That’s Neil Young’s bassist Richard Rosas who was in the East LA band Mark and The Escorts in the ’60s as heard on the Dionysus Records/Bacchus Archives LP “The East Side Sound Vol 2!”

October 26, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, East Hollywood, Events, La Luz de Jesus, Los Feliz, Surf Music, Tiki

Video: Tiki Farm 10 Year Anniversary Party at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

October 22, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Echo Park, Graphic Art, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Stuff We Like, Websites and Blogs, West Los Angeles

Pop Surrealism Magazine Issue # 2 on the web now!

Richard Kalisher loves art – so much that he publishes a magazine called American Contemporary Art through his American Contemporary Magazine Group. Since moving to Los Angeles from New York, Richard has become a fan of Southern California’s New Contemporary Art and started up a publication called Pop Surrealism Magazine which is dedicated to supporting  artists and galleries in the New Contemporary Art Scene. Richard can be found attending art openings all over Los Angeles, checking out the works and chatting with the artists.

He has just released the second issue for Fall 2010 on the web and a print version will be available in a few days. We will hopefully be selling the magazine via Dionysus Mail Order as well!

Read Pop Surrealism Magazine Online –  Download PSM as PDF – View PSM Fall 2010 on iPad or Mobile Device – Join PSM’s Facebook Page

Both issues can be seen here: www.popsurmag.com –

If you are interested in contacting Richard and PSM, please send an email to Dionysus Records and we will forward to him.

October 20, 2010by Dionysus Records
Dionysus Records, DJ Lee, Events, exotica, Fashion, Film, Las Vegas, Lounge Music, Stuff We Like

10/22: Mondo Lounge, a Mid Century Weekender in Vegas!

Mondo Lounge Modernism Lifestyle Weekender in Las Vegas!
Friday – Sunday
October 22-24, 2010

Event site: www.MondoLounge.com

Art Exhibition featuring Shag, David Wiedman,Chris Reccardi, Bosco and “The Book of Tiki”

Entertainment and Event Schedule

Vendor List


The Mondo Lounge weekend brings to life the music, style and fashion of the Mad Men era at the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from October 22nd through 24th.

Mondo Lounge is the Ultimate Retro Party and Conference. The event is themed around the lifestyle and culture of Americana from 1957 to 1963 and will bring together fans of Mid Century Modern architecture, retro fashion, tiki, pin-ups, exotica music, Atomic Age cocktails, bachelor pad living, ballroom dance and the vintage Vegas Rat Pack vibe. There will be plenty of vendors, exhibits, live music and hopefully you!

The in-person host of the weekend is popular fine artist SHAG (aka Josh Agle).  A large selection of his artwork will be a premiere exhibit at the event with an exclusive Friday Night opening also featuring the art of animator David Wiedman (Mr. Magoo, Rocky and Bullwinkle,) Chris Reccardi, Bosco and a ten year anniversary exhibition for “The Book Of Tiki.” Click the link above for a full press release with images.

The entertainment will range from sophisticated jazz combos and vintage fashion shows to Sinatra-styled magic, from dancing girls and DJs to Vargas! (unanimously named the top Las Vegas lounge performers by AOL Citiguide, Las Vegas Life Magazine, and Vegas.com.) Attendees will even be treated to free Ballroom dance classes so they, too can be Dancing with the Stars!

Mondo Lounge rounds out with a Pinup Poolside Party and fun exhibits such as a hands on display of vintage 1950s Playboy Magazines and a vast array of vintage shopping from vendors with ephemera, new and vintage clothes, pop art prints, collectibles, music and more…

Mid Mod Marvels


The Architectural & Decorative Arts Scoiety of Las Vegas (ADAS) and Friends of Classic Las Vegas (FCLV) are pleased to announce a weekend of programming devoted to Las Vegas’ rich heritage of Mid Cenutry Modern architecture and design during the Mondo Lounge weekend. It will include presentations by architectural historian Alan Hess, and architect William Krisel, along with a bus tour of notable mid-century structures and other activities. The public is also invited to the Annual Fall Open House at the Morelli House on October 24, 2010. The Morelli House, built in 1959 by Antonio Morelli, the showroom orchestra conductor at the famous Sands’ Hotel Copa Room – site of Frank Sinatra’s Summit Sessions. For more information about the “Mid-Mod Marvels” weekend, visit adas-lv.com

More Visual Art Exhibitions at Mondo Lounge

Girls Drawin’ Girls
By day, women from the group Girls Drawin’ Girls are animators and artists for shows such as South Park and The Simpsons. But by night, they draw sexy pin-up girls!

Steve Cambronne
Inspired by the Atomic Retro Era of the Fabulous Fifties, Steveotomic creates multi-dimensional metal sculptures. Many “one of a kind” designs which include clock, bar and large wall sculptures Googie style kitchen art to welcome sculptures.

The Art of Nat Reed,
Quirky, Googie inspired visions in yummy color art prints.

Harry Pallenburg, Shotgun Freeway
The film Shotgun Freeway is a seminal documentary work on historic Los Angeles. Mr. Pallenberg’s new film is on the history of racing in the City of Angels.

Mike Miller’s Tribute to Vegas Entertainment
Mike Miller, graphic desiger and illustrator. Owned and operated design studios and Ad Agencies in So. Nevada since 1962 Presenting a private collection of Vintage Las Vegas entertainment advertising 1965 through 1979.

Tiki Steve’s Stag Mag Reading Room display of Vintage Playboy Magazines
Nautical, Pirate, Tiki, Polynesian, Sunken Ship, Shipwreck and other Authentic Maritime Antiques, Exotic event decor, Pirates of the Caribbean decorations, or Titanic Theme Parties, Artifacts for display, rent, sale, lease for party props, film sets, stage rentals

MONDO LOUNGE Producers

Mondo Lounge is produced by Mary-Margaret Stratton creator of LottaLiving.com and Jay Nailor & MiShell Modern creators of M Modern Gallery and proprietors of the SHAG Store in Palm Springs.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, October 22-24, 2007

COST: Tickets: $40

MORE INFO: www.mondolounge.com

October 18, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, East Hollywood, Events, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Los Feliz, News, Stuff We Like

Over 3000 at Beyond Eden opening – Robert Williams honored

BEYOND EDEN: Over 3,000 attend opening – Robert Williams honored – opening night pictures

L to R: Andrew Hosner (Beyond Eden organizer, Thinkspace Gallery, Sour Harvest,)  Matt Kennedy (Gallery Director – La Luz de Jesus,) Robert Williams, Billy Shire (Owner, Curator – La Luz de Jesus,) Lee Joseph ) (Beyond Eden publicist and coordination assistance.)  Photograph by Sam Graham

“…I’ve been coming to this place for 47 years and believe me, 10 years ago you couldn’t have this kind of art in this venue. Abstract expressionism, Conceptualism ruled here until right up until recently. If you come here and you take this for granted you are making a big mistake, cause a lot had to change in this country to have a show like this. I just want to thank all of you people and I’m just, overwhelmed, absolutely overwhelmed. “
-Robert Williams upon receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at Beyond Eden 2010


“We’re honoring one of the world’s most foremost artists of today. Not only is he a great storyteller, but a great painter.”
– Billy Shire on Robert Williams at Beyond Eden 2010


From Andrew Hosner / Beyond Eden event organizer:
BEYOND EDEN 2010 opened with a blast this past weekend drawing  nearly 4,000 people total over the weekend to the beautiful grounds of Barnsdall Park and the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the artists and to extend our gratitude to the staff at LAMAG for making the event possible and nurturing it into such an overwhelming success. Saturday night’s opening reception alone drew well over  3,000 people and the energy in the air was palpable.

At 8pm when the time came to present the one and only Robert Williams with a Lifetime Achievement award, the venue was simply packed with a crowd of friends and revelers that stretched outside into the municipal gallery’s courtyard. Robert Williams, ever a gentleman, was gracious and ribald during the well received presentation.

We can’t stress enough what a huge honor it was to have Robert–the progenitor of contemporary West Coast art–there and to be able to present him with this award in front of all his friends and family. It was truly the crowning moment of an already amazing night that saw so many new people exposed to the thriving New Contemporary Art Movement. Long ignored by the mainstream, this movement continues to gain momentum and supporters all the while further breaking down the doors at institutions and museums the world over.  A new generation of artists and art enthusiasts is rewriting the rule books and we are excited that BEYOND EDEN can serve as a vehicle of enlightenment and change.

Check out pictures from the opening night reception here:

Check out footage of Robert Williams receiving his lifetime achievement award here:

Thank you all again for the magnificent support of BEYOND EDEN 2010 – we look forward to seeing you all again next year!!!

October 14, 2010by Dionysus Records
Art, Booze and mixology, East Hollywood, Events, exotica, Free Event, La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles area events, Los Feliz, News, Stuff We Like, Surf Music, Tiki

10/16: Tiki Farm 10 Year Anniversary Party at La Luz de Jesus!

Tiki Farm “The Hardest Working Company in Tiki”
10 years of Tiki Mugs on Display
Show Exclusive Limited Editions

Oct. 16 – 31
Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct. 16th, 8-11 pm

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90027
323-666-7667
www.laluzdejesus.com
info@laluzdejesus.com

www.tikifarm.com

Free mai-tai’s
Free pupu’s
Dynotones LIVE!
DJ Big Tiki Dude

Anybody who knows even the slightest bit about the immensely popular resurgent Southern California Tiki movement is likely well aware of Tiki Farm.  For 10 years, they’ve worked their tails off to reach the pinnacle position in the world of Tiki, providing Tiki enthusiasts worldwide with their most coveted artifact… the beloved object d’art known simply as the Tiki mug.  On display will be the entirety of mugs produced by Tiki Farm to-date… we’re talking approximately 2,000 different mugs (plus bowls, shots, decanters & flasks) on display!  When you enter into the faux lava rock grotto entry in the front gallery, 8’ tall Tiki Gods will greet you & loom over you as you peruse this most impressive exhibition.

Founded in the Fall of 2000, Tiki Farm is back at La Luz de Jesus for their third and most significant show to-date.  Tiki Farm founder Holden Westland will be in attendance, the Dynotones will be keepin’ the joint jumpin’ with their driving Surf Sounds and DJ Big Tiki Dude will be spinnin’ an eclectic mix of Exotica, Hawaiian Style, Hapa Haole & Surf tunes.  And of course, the mai-tai’s will be flowin’!  Limited edition signed & numbered event posters by Dirty Donny will also be available

Soap Plant / Wacko will have a show exclusive line of  six limited edition glaze variations, two new open editions, a handful of “weirdos” and “hard-to-get” Tiki Farm Mugs on sale at the event.  They anticipate brisk sales of these mugs as is always the case with Tiki Farm limited runs. So if you’re free, Saturday evening, October 16th, we recommend that you head on out to this amazing show. The exhibition runs through the end of October.

October 12, 2010by Dionysus Records
Film, News, Stuff We Like

10/11: Join Dave Travis, Mike Watt, Kira Rossler LIVE on FDL Movie Night

A HISTORY LESSON PT 1
Punk Rock in Los Angeles 1984
A film by Dave Travis
Featuring live performances and interviews with
Minutemen, Redd Kross, Meat Puppets and Twisted Roots

Tonight: Monday October 11
Director Dave Travis discusses his new film,
A History Lesson Part 1 (Punk Rock in Los Angeles 1984)
live online at Firedog Lake.com’s Movie Night Salon
from 8:00p – 9:30p Eastern / 5:00p – 6:30p Pacific
hosted by Lisa Derric
k

http://firedoglake.com

Movie Night on FiredogLake.com (FDL) is a weekly LIVE roundtable film discussion hosted by FDL, Huffington Post and LA Weekly writer, Lisa Derrick.

Tonight, Monday October 11, 2010, Movie Night Salon spotlights the film A History Lesson Part 1 and features its’ director, videographer and member of Carnage Asada: Dave Travis with guests, former member of Minutemen, Dos and current bassist with Iggy and The Stooges: Mike Watt, former member of Black Flag, Dos, award winning dialog editor and sister of Twisted Roots’ Paul Rossler: Kira Rossler, and Dave Jones, who assisted Travis with some of the “History Lesson…” interviews and is also in Carnage Asada.

All are welcome to log in and join the conversation!


A History Lesson Part One

In 1984, a teenage Dave Travis decided to capture punk rock in Los Angeles on video tape, a fascination and hobby that he would continue until 1997, logging in hundreds of hours of Los Angeles area shows and interviews. Over 25 years later, Travis has assembled and released some of his archives. In A History Lesson Part 1, Travis presents live footage filmed in the spring of 1984 featuring the Meat Puppets, Minutemen, Twisted Roots and Redd Kross interspersed with interviews of members from each group which examines and puts a perspective on the early years of “psychedelic” punk rock in Los Angeles and Phoenix, AZ.

Dave TravisDAVE TRAVIS

Videographer Dave Travis grew up in Los Angeles where his dad worked as a cameraman for NBC and CBS news as well as TV shows such as “Chips” and “Fantasy Island.” When he was 15 his dad handed down to him an old video camera and he began shooting punk rock shows in Los Angeles. He eventually became a freelance video editor, working on projects such as Black Flag’s “Slip It In” video as director and editor, “1991 the Year Punk Broke” featuring Sonic Youth and Nirvana as editor,  the Kurt Cobain memorial for the 94 MTV Music Awards as editor, and many more. Travis also ran a recording studio with his sister, bassist Abby Travis, called Tarantula Ranch and in the mid ’80s helped pioneer the desert Generator Shows.

Travis captured punk bands on video in L.A. for 14 years until 1997 when he decided to put down his camera. In 2000 he became a teacher with stints at John Adams Middle School teaching World and U.S. History and Santee Education Complex, a High School in South Central, L.A. teaching History and Economics. After spending nearly a decade as a teacher, Travis re-united with his passion for video and began digitizing and restoring his old footage. “A History Lesson Part One” is the first fruit harvested from his archive. Travis also plays cello in the long-time Los Angeles punk / psychedelic / jazz band Carnage Asada. A full bio of Dave Travis is available here:

www.ahistorylesson.com

For booking contact
booking@ahistorylesson.com

For general information contact
video@ahistorylesson.com

For video services contact
video@ahistorylesson.com

To sign up for the mailing list:
list@ahistorylesson.com

October 11, 2010by Dionysus Records
Stuff We Like, Uncategorized

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