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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos festival at Hollywood Forever returns October 29th 2022

 The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos festival at Hollywood Forever returns October 29th 2022.

“Dia de los Muertos”,  Saturday October 29 2022 will be divided into day and evening session".

More information at LADayoftheDead.com

(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot, October 18 2022, Photos by Karen Ostlund from rehearsal at Hollywood Forever Cemetery)                                 

Presenters of LADayoftheDead 2022 at Hollywood Forever.

“Dia de los Muertos”  tradition holds that the dead return to earth to visit their living relatives, which can be traced to Aztec people in central Mexico.

The Aztecs used skulls to honor the dead a millennium before the Day of the Dead celebrations emerged.
November 2nd is an official public holiday in Mexico. November 1st honors deceased children and November 2nd honors deceased adults. 

Dia de los Muertos is one of Mexico’s traditional holidays reuniting and honoring beloved ancestors, family and friends.

It's believed that although these relatives can’t see them, they can feel them. 

It's a night is an important feast and when family members share memorable stories that evoke the lives of their ancestors.

It's an ancient ritual when the living commune with the dead – a mystical night when the veil is lifted between their two realms and they may share a day together. The historical roots of this celebration date back to the pre-Hispanic cultures of Meso-America of the indigenous people, especially the Nahua (Aztecs, Mayans, Toltecas, Tlaxcaltec, Chichimec, Tecpanec) and others native to Mexico more than 3,000 years.

Aztec dancers at Hollywood Forever cemetery rehearsing for Oct.29.

 The 2022 theme will be, Mayahuel – The Maguey Goddess:

Mayahuel is the Aztec Goddess of Fertility, the Maguey (Agave), and the ruler of the 8th day and the 8th year. She brings us Love, Magic, and Transformation. She has dominion over Earth, the Night Sky, Hallucinations, and Intoxication: The Centzon Totochtin, 400 Drunken Rabbit Gods are her children.

Mayahuel’s ancient gifts of the Maguey to the Aztecs included food, shelter, drink, medicine, soap, cloth, thread, needle, baskets, blankets, and paper. Her thorns were used as ritual bloodletting instruments.

Psychologists lately confirm what the Aztecs always knew: Mayahuel eases our grief and comforts our miseries with her gifts of Mezcal and pulque, the transformative foaming “honey water”, sometimes containing mushrooms, consumed by the Aztecs during spiritual ceremonies and festivals, agricultural blessings, weddings, and fertility rites.

One of Mayahuel’s legends begins when Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, falls in love at first sight with her as he ascends to the Heavens to battle her evil grandmother, Tzitimitl, a celestial monstress swallowing light into swirling darkness and feeding on the souls of human sacrifices.

Infuriated by the sparks of their passion, evil Tzitimitl pursues the Lovers back to Earth and upon discovering Mayahuel disguised as a tree, rips her granddaughter into a thousand shreds.

Grief stricken, Quetzalcoatl kills Tzitimitl, gathers Mayahuel’s scattered remains and buries them. Heartbroken, he stands guard at her grave as his tears fall on the remains of his murdered beloved. Touched by his sorrows, the other gods add hallucinogenic mushrooms to his pulque to comfort him.

Fed by his tears and their enduring love, the first Maguey (agave) plant sprouts on Mayahuel’s grave. The sweet sap of the agave is evermore the blood of the Goddess – producing pulque and mezcal to forever lesson our miseries and lift our grief.

This Día de los Muertos 2022, we acknowledge the griefs and miseries of recent years as we gather celebrate the Gifts of Mayahuel and summon better days.
                                                                                    

Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana

Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever, October 29, 2022:

DAY SESSION 9AM GATES OPEN – 3PM EVENT ENDS

THE DAYTIME EVENT FEATURING A CHILDREN’S PLAZA AND  CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, AS WELL AS ALTARS, ART EXHIBITIONS, AZTECS, FOLKLORIC DANCE, TRADITIONAL DANCE, CHILDRENS PLAZA, ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, AND CULINARY VENDORS.
                                                                                 
Ray of Light Art face-painting at Hollywood Forever.

CHILDREN’S PLAZA

Bob Baker Marionette Theater 10am • 11am • 12pm • 1pm • 2pm
Story time with Lil’ Libros 10:25am, 11:25am
Chocolate making workshop for altar offerings by LA Plaza de Cultura, Art Curator Ximena Minotta Martin.
Latinx with Plants by Andi Xoch – Latinx With Plants invites you to honor your passed loved ones by potting a plant in your very own decorative pot, face painting, food, arts and crafts vendors.
                                                                                     
ALTARS EXHIBITION, many spectacular altars viewable throughout  the event.

MAIN STAGE

Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana
Estevie
Grupo Folklorico Cielito Lindo
Folklor Mexicano Cielo Rojo
Tradicion Dance Company
Neiya Arts
The Mijas Danza Xicana
Grupo Folklorico Sabor De Mexico

LA CATRINA STAGE

Ampersan
Camila Lima y Ruy Folguera
Laurie Muniz
Martin Espino

AZTECA STAGE

Danza Azteca Cuauhtli
Músicos Prehispánicos
Calpulli Tepeyollotl
Grupo Folk Misantla
Telpochcalli Coyolxauhqui
Tezca Ollin Totiani
Nahui Ollin
Chinelos
Xipe Totec Danza Mexica
Danza de Diablos y Rubios
Cajupame USA Juego de Pelota
Cinco Águilas Vuelan
Danza de Tlahualiles
Danza de Tecuanes

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBITION

Featuring the work of Artist of the Year, Sabino Guisu’s “Zapotec Death Poems” @sabinoguisu

Sabino Guisu (Juchitán, Oaxaca). The work of Guisu, offers a vision of transculturation and spiritual rupture that exists between the individual and his environment, achieving a deep personal reflection. The geometric patterns found in the ruins of Mexican pyramids appear regularly in his work, death and chance are themes to which he always returns.

Krisztianna Ortiz • William Cervantes • Norma Rivera • John Galan • Patricia Anders • Inoe Vargas • Barbara Rivera • Karla Wong • Eriberto Aguilera • Sergio Rodriiguez.
                           
Aztec dancer

CEREMONIAL PROCESSION at 11am, starts at Main Gate, proceeding through cemetery, returns to Main Gate.

CULINARY VENDORS

Evil Cooks
Mikey's Tacos
The Tamale Fiesta
Me Gusta
L.A. TACO and Tacos Don Cuco

                                                                             

Tacos Don Cuco.

                                      
                                                                            
TITO's Vodka at Hollywood Forever.

Noche de los Muertos, Hollywood Forever, October 29 2022:

EVENING SESSION 5PM GATES OPEN – 12AM EVENT ENDS

THIS IS AN EVENING EVENT FEATURING MUSICAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS ALTARS, ART EXHIBITIONS, AZTECS, TRADITIONAL DANCE, CULTURAL PERFORMERS, ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, AND CULINARY VENDORS.


MAIN STAGE

Ed Maverick
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Son Rompe Pera
Thee Sacred Souls

EL FANDANGO STAGE

Son Cache
Alebrijes en Vuelo
Incienso Mulato
Super Jem
Armija
Cunao
Ballet Eterna Juventud
Alas de Mujer

AZTECA STAGE

Danza Azteca Cuauhtli
Músicos Prehispánicos
Calpulli Tepeyollotl
Grupo Folk Misantla
Telpochcalli Coyolxauhqui
Tezca Ollin Totiani
Nahui Ollin
Chinelos
Xipe Totec Danza Mexica
Danza de Diablos y Rubios
Cajupame USA Juego de Pelota
Cinco Águilas Vuelan
Danza de Tlahualiles
Danza de Tecuanes

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBITION

Featuring the work of Artist of the Year, Sabino Guisu’s “Zapotec Death Poems” @sabinoguisu

Sabino Guisu (Juchitán, Oaxaca). The work of Guisu, offers a vision of transculturation and spiritual rupture that exists between the individual and his environment, achieving a deep personal reflection. The geometric patterns found in the ruins of Mexican pyramids appear regularly in his work, death and chance are themes to which he always returns.

Krisztianna Ortiz • William Cervantes • Norma Rivera • John Galan • Patricia Anders • Inoe Vargas • Barbara Rivera • Karla Wong • Eriberto Aguilera • Sergio Rodriiguez

CULINARY VENDORS

Evil Cooks
Mikey's Tacos
The Tamale Fiesta
Me Gusta
L.A. TACO and Tacos Don Cuco
                                                                              
San Bartolo Mezcal at Hollywood Forever.
 

THEME ART OF THE YEAR : Brandon Maldonado

Tickets and parking info at LADayofthedead.com

                                                                                     



Monday, October 17, 2022

The Grammy Museum's Exhibit "Bruce Springsteen Live! in LA until April 2nd 2023.

The Grammy Museum's Touring Exhibit "Bruce Springsteen Live! in Los Angeles until April 2nd 2023.

(WestHollywoodToday blogspot, October 17 2022, By Karen Ostlund)
                                                                           

Grammy Museum exhibit, Bruce Springsteen Live! 2010 Time-era

The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live downtown opened Oct. 15th Bruce Springsteen Live!.
 It’s a traveling interactive exhibit, which will run through April 2nd 2023, and features Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s live performance footage, instruments, stage costumes and exclusive recorded interviews.                          
Bruce Springsteen World Tour 1992-3 shirt and jewelry.

The exhibit Bruce Springsteen Live! is curated by the GRAMMY Museum Los Angeles, Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.
It provides fans with an intimate look into Springsteen’s creative process, shedding light on how he became—and remains— one of the greatest live performers in rock and roll history.

2021 marks the 35th anniversary of Springsteen’s first live album release, the exhibit explores the evolution of Springsteen through the decades and grants exclusive backstage access to Springsteen and the E Street band’s legendary performances.
Bruce first west coast show was as a touring musician at the Troubadour in West Hollywood in 1973 and he has since then  performed over 100 shows in the Los Angeles area.

The Grammy Museum’s highlights include:

• Danny Federici Accordion and 

• An Interactive-digital kiosk, that allow visitors to view Springsteen handwritten set-lists to create their own encores set-list - to compare with Springsteen’s original.
                                                                                      

Born to Run Esquire Guitar at the Grammy Museum.


• Born to Run Esquire Guitar: A staple of Springsteen’s career, the modified Fender guitar was featured most famously on the album cover of Born to Run (1975), as well as Live 1975/85 (1986), Human Touch (1992), and Wrecking Ball (2012).

• Clarence Clemons Saxophone: Nicknamed “The Big Man,” the legendary saxophonist played alongside Springsteen for 40 years. Upon Clarence’s death in 2011, the iconic instrument was passed on to his nephew Jake Clemons who, since 2012, continues to use it in performance as the newest member of the E Street Band.
                                                                              
1988 Tunnel of Love Tour, ticket booth prop.


• Stage Clothing: Outfits and accessories from Springsteen and members of the E Street Band.
• Tunnel of Love Ticket Booth Stage Prop  from the 1988 Tunnel of Love Tour. This ticket booth symbolized the audience’s admittance to the onstage narrative of the roller-coaster of love, loyalty, commitment and faith.
                                                                                   
Max Weinberg’s Tunnel of Love drum kit, and drum interactive tips from Weinberg.



GrammyMuseum.org

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Recap of GRAND OPENING OF HOUSE OF BARRIE in Los Angeles.

 Recap of GRAND OPENING OF HOUSE OF BARRIE, LA

(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot, October 6 2022) By Karen Ostlund
                                                                               

The grand opening of House of Barrie at 1921 N. Bronson Avenue took place, October 4th 2022, to promote storefront and recognize founder and owner, Barrie Livingstone.

Barrie is originally from Britain, and is a highly admired and talented interior designer and author who now lives in Malibu, whose talent has influenced across the world including to Dubai, Miami and Malaysia.
Barrie decided to expand his business by creating House of Barrie, which will carry outdoor and indoor decor, such as lighting, art, mirrors, kitchen appliances, bathroom accessories, rugs, candles and furniture.“We found that customers love to walk through and select things rather than swiping online. We have an interior designer so people can consult with me on their house and I can go to their homes and see what they need and are missing”, he said.
                                                                                  

(Right) CJ Franco and Caitlin O'Connor.


Since 1987, Livingstone has been traveling to trade shows from all over the world, to get ides for specific vendors and styles.
                                                                                     



To accommodate any taste, the store’s website offers a ‘Design Style’ section, which divides the products into various sub-categories, such as Contemporary, Modern, Mid-Century, Traditional, Hacienda, Tropical and even design inspiration for those who can’t decide. Brands including, Abigails, Aerangis, Annie Selke, Apotheke, Port 68, Noir, Michael Aram and Jusliska. 
                                                                                  
Rachel Viloria Moriarty, and Treci Smith.


Barrie’s current projects include TV programs in development, licensing deals with home furnishings manufacturers along with house flips in Joshua Tree and the usual mix of fun for sale and lease real estate listings and his usual design clients. business. HouseofBarrie.com
                                                                                
After reception next door at Schwartz & Sandys at 1917 North Bronson Ave.

                                                                                    
House of Barrie Cocktail menu.