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Los Angeles Audition Tips

Your Audition’s Secret Weapon

By: Deena Nissley

Today we’re here to help you with the quintessential Los Angeles experience.

No, we don’t mean spotting Jason Priestley in line with soy milk at Ralphs—we mean totally nailing your lines at your next big audition. (And even if you don’t have a next big audition, you may want to land one after you see this app.)

Introducing Rehearsal, helping you get from the callback to the set, now available.

Basically, it’s a little like having Stella Adler in your pocket (or at least the housekeeper you normally run lines with). When your agent sends over your sides, just import them into the app and start breaking down your character, wherever you are. You can highlight your lines, black them out to see if you remember all of them, and record yourself and play it back until you get the inflection/smoldering intensity just how you want it.

And if there’s something you want to use for motivation at a particular turn—a lazing palm tree, a plastic bag dancing in the wind, a mirror—you can capture a quick photo or video, and attach it to the relevant bit of dialogue.

We’d say you’re a lock for Pedestrian #3.

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Free Ice Cream Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s

By: Ron Viola

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where:

Ben & Jerry

Find a Ben and Jerry Near You
Los Angeles, CA

How:

Official Website

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Get Out More Often with Half Priced Tickets

By: Dee Nep

Has the Economy got you down?  Do you have less fun these days.  Is your restaurant list now confined to pizza places and drive thrus because of lack of funds?

Well…..get back on track and get out there and enjoy life.

Would you like to see Cats, or Dream Girls for less than $30.00.  How about taking the kiddies to a local interactive stage production of The Emperor  and His New Clothes….for only $6.00…!

Book Jazz, Comedy, Performing Arts, Concerts, Food events and Sports (yes guys….sporting events)…  with the click of a button and your credit card.  Your tickets will be at will-call for pick-up.  Believe it or not….sometimes events are FREE !!!!

I almost hesitate sharing this gem in fear of mass bookings for entertainment that I’m booking up.  But I’ve decided to share this.

Check it out.  Membership is FREE !

www.GOLDSTAR.com

Don’t stay home anymore and complain life isn’t what is used to be….because…NOW IT’S BETTER !

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Every Man Must Thank his Faults

Words from Emerson…

By: Gary Krieger

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “As every man had ever a point of pride that was not injurious to him, so no man had ever a defect that was not somewhere made useful to him…Every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults.”  Likewise, the faults of the market offer opportunities to those who pay attention.  And, we must thank those faults and pay attention to what they offer us.

Today on the radio I heard an economist say by 2012 we’ll be back to normal.  Recovery will have taken hold and the stock market will thrive.  Now, we all know that economists are notorious for digging themselves into holes and then explaining how they get out of the holes, but more and more economists are predicting recovery in the not-so-distant future.  That leaves opportunity for savvy people to buy real estate now, before the market heats up again.  And, those who do will likely reap the profits from those purchases.  2012?  2013?  2014?  We really don’t know.  But we do know that historically, in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills, for example, the markets have always rebounded and have always gone higher than the previous highs.  I hope this is helpful…

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The Effects of Clutter

No two ways about it: Clutter is toxic

By: Lisa Stanley

It can affect your mood, state of being, health and even your weight. The statistics prove that people with a lot of clutter are more tired, lethargic and are actually living in a state of confusion. Further, they statistically are more overweight. Clearing the clutter will put a few bucks in your pocket, because the other clutter hounds will buy your junk at the garage sale you will have, lighten your spirit and clear your mind, leaving room for new good. Think how wonderful it will feel to have a home that you are proud to have people visit, as opposed to one that brings panic when people show up unannounced. Just writing this makes me want to go home right now and purge unwanted items out of my house. In fact, I will. I am already feeling lighter. Hopefully, my pants will be looser soon as well.

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OakPointe Neighbors Fight Crime

The OakPointe neighbors in Sherman Oaks strengthen their defense against crime–by sharing information!

By: Deena Nissley

Wondering what all the fuss is about when you see Police cars and hear sirens in your neck of the woods? Find out!

The Oakpointe Community and Sherman Oaks Galleria neighborhood in Sherman Oaks encourages its denizens to sign up to receive information about crimes in their neighborhoods, and to offer information to help solve them!

Click here for your area crime map:
http://www.lapdcrimemaps.org/

Click here to sign up to receive email alerts.
http://www.lapdepolicing.org/

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Save Energy by Planting Trees

A few ways trees can help our communities:

By: Ron Viola

It’s unbelievable what a few trees will do to both the value of your home and your monthly energy costs. By simply adding to your landscape, trees can increase property values by 5 to 20% according to the International Society of Arboriculture, Not only will you add to the natural character of our neighborhoods, trees create natural feelings of relaxation and serenity. Adding shade also allows home owners to cut A/C costs in the hot summer months. To find out more or hear more suggestions, go to Energy Gov.

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Marmalade Cafe in Sherman Oaks

By: Cynthia Sparagna

Marmelade Café, located at 14910 Ventura Boulevard, has been an anchor restaurant in Sherman Oaks since it opened its doors in 1996.  Whether you have a party of two or twenty two, you will be delighted by both the menu and ambiance of this popular California chain which originated in Santa Monica.  From baby showers to bachelorette parties to birthday parties, this hot spot pleases the palette no matter what time of day. For an example of the menu: Breakfast — choose between several egg dishes, muffins or their famous French toast with fruit; Lunch — choose from a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, fajitas, Ahi tuna steak to Coconut Grove Salmon to Classic burgers and continuing on the Dinner menu: more of the same from lunch with pastas, seafood and beef dishes – - nothing left to the imagination. Don’t forget brunch on Sundays.   You cannot go wrong with this very fine and fun California cuisine restaurant!

For a great Networking Event, join PRG (Professional Network Group), one-of-a-kind professional meets 8 a.m. every Friday morning at Marmelade Café where “Yours Truly” is a member as well!  The personalized breakfast menu for the Group is memorable, as well!

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Hollywood Sign Covered

138 acres of prime Southern California real estate…

By: Erika Kaufmann

Once owned by Howard Hughes, the Cahuenga Peak or the Hollywood Sign is receiving ample attention. The land was purchased in 2002 by a group of Chicago investors for $1.7 million. Last month, however, the group put the land back on the market, with an asking price of $22 million.

The land atop the 1,820-foot Cahuenga Peak consists of five legal lots that allow for construction of homes. Some people in Hollywood are understandably distraught at the pressing idea of mansions emerging around an indelible landmark. To slow the process, LA City councilman Tom LaBonge and other residents are now fighting to ensure that the land remain free of any other eyesores.

The problem, however, is the city cannot legally pay more than the assessed value of $6 million for the land. Therefore, LaBlonge is approaching independent investors in hopes to raise the needed funds.

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LACMA Hosts Renior in the 20th Century

Peruse famous nudes at Renoir in the 20th Century at LACMA

By: Deena Nissley

The most important show of 2010 (so far) opened this week — Renoir in the 20th Century. Take a date.

LACMA’s choice retrospective of the French impressionist focuses on the artist’s later years, when he moved towards modernism, influencing Picasso and Matisse.

It’s a brisk, well-edited selection of soft, sophisticated paintings and sculptures. You can do the whole loop in under an hour before dinner.

Paintings of nudes in soft focus make up the bulk, along with radiantly colored Mediterranean scenes. Pull up a chair in the small theater midway through to watch a revelatory film of the artist at work, alongside surprisingly crisp black and white photos. Skip the side gallery of surviving sketches and studies if you’ve had enough.

Don’t miss the painter’s masterpiece, “The Bathers.” The culmination of a lifetime of techniques, it hangs alone in the final chamber.

Renoir in the 20th Century
Through May 9.
LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 857-6010
lacma.com

Hours: Mon, Tue & Thu 12-8p, Fri 12-9p, Sat-Sun 11a-8p. Closed Wednesdays.
Price: $20 here
Parking: Museum lot on 6th St. just east of Fairfax
Nearby: Village Idiot; Terroni; Little Bar
Painting we loved: Naked ladies frolic with shellfish in the third room’s “Bathers Playing with a Crab.”

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