The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, Italian Consulate General Hon. Nicola Faganello and the  Italian American Museum of Los Angeles are holding a reception for Los Angeles’s Little Italy, the much anticipated new book from Historian Marianna Gatto. Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:30 PM Istituto Italiano di Culturl 1023 Hilgard Avenue  Los Angeles, CA 90024 Gatto, curator of History and Education for a department of the City of Los Angeles and key proponent of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, will make an interactive presentation followed by a book signing and reception. There is no cost to attend. About Los Angeles’s Little Italy: While Los Angeles possesses the nation’s fifth-largest Italian population today, little is known about its Italian history, which has been examined by only a handful of authors over the past 70 years. In Los Angeles’s Little Italy, author Marianna Gatto chronicles the city’s vibrant Italian enclave during the 100-year period following the arrival of the first Italian pioneer in 1827. The extensively researched text includes dozens of never-before published photographs and eyewitness testimony of the early Italian community. For more information: http://www.losangeleslittleitaly.com/2010/05/reception-for-the-author-of-los-angeles-little-italy.html Content borrowed from www.losangeleslittleitaly.com

LONG-AWAITED INDEPENDENT FILM, HABANA EVA, HOSTS SCREENING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 at MAJESTIC CREST THEATER IN WESTWOOD, CA “Habana Eva”, a film by Director Fina Torres (“Oriana”, and “Woman on Top” with Penelope Cruz), will host an invite-only screening on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at the Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood, CA starting with a wine and cheese reception at 7pm. Screening starts at 8pm sharp. RSVP is required for entrance.  To RSVP, please email alvarezmediapr@gmail.com by April 26th.  Majestic Crest Theater is located at 1262 Westwood Blvd. Westwood, CA. Phone number is (310) 474-7866. “Habana Eva” takes place in a Havana shaken by Fidel’s retirement, where the film’s leading lady is a young seamstress, trapped in a clothing factory, who dreams of designing beautiful dresses.  With no support from her adorable, but lazy Cuban boyfriend, her life takes a turn when she meets a dazzling capitalist and ex-patriot, who fans her hopes.  After many deceptions and surprises, Eva has to choose between the two men she loves.  Hers is an unexpected decision. Fully shot in the streets of Habana, Cuba, “Havana Eva” is a humorous metaphor of Cuba’s future options. The film’s global premiere is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th, 2010 ...

Featuring performances by Mark DeCarlo, Rob Paulsen, Audrey Turner, Billy Kent, Alan Murray, John Diresta, Joey Gian, Picard Manuever, Roxanne Ferrara and the house band Old Blues Eyes ODD WEDNESDAYS, the new, live, bimonthly comedy and music variety show returns on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 @ 9:30PM at the famous Ivan Kane’s Café Was featuring an amazing lineup of talented bands, singer-songwriters, and comedians coming together for the newest comedy & music showcase in Hollywood.  The April 21st event will feature stellar performances by Mark DeCarlo, Rob Paulsen, Audrey Turner, Billy Kent, Alan Murray, John Diresta, Joey Gian, Picard Manuever, Roxanne Ferrara, and the house band Old Blues Eyes. Tickets are only $5. Ivan Kane’s CAFÉ WAS is located at 1521 N. Vine St. Hollywood, CA.  For artists individual bios please see below or visit the Facebook Page: ODD WEDNESDAYS & www.oddwednesdays.com WHO: Presented by Mark DeCarlo and Ivan Kane’s Café Was WHAT: ODD WEDNESDAYS at Café Was: A bi-monthly comedy & music show featuring established A-List performers and artists, together with a select up-and-coming singer/songwriters, providing Hollywood with a unique show every month. The April 21st event will feature performances by Mark DeCarlo, Rob Paulsen, Audrey Turner, Billy Kent, Alan Murray, ...

In the wake of an urgent national debate on healthcare, Americans ended the first decade of the 21st century less certain about their wellness futures than ever before. In these unsure times, Americans are increasingly turning to alternative therapies to strengthen the body and guard against illness. The health benefits of the spa have never been more relevant, and Spa Week is proud to ring in the new decade by continuing to deliver the benefits of the spa at an affordable price to millions of deserving consumers. The 12th edition of the Spa Week Event is slated for April 12th - 18th, 2010. In total, the nationwide Spa Week Spring Event will include 30 markets and a list of participating spas will be posted on www.spaweek.com by mid-March. The Spring Spa Week Event will bring $50 spa treatments to consumers at over 800 spas across North America. As always, the goal is to introduce a new generation of consumers to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by opening up the spa industry to the masses. Spa Week has spent the last 6 years turning "wellness" from a mere buzzword into a healthy reality. Thanks to the efforts of Spa Week and their ...

Hollywood’s Premiere Comedy and Music Showcase, Continues With an All-Star Line-Up featuring performances by Brad Sherwood, Tom Wilson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Horns, John Ernst,Mark DeCarlo, Jimmy & Joey, Hempstead Nursery, Erin Ragland, Roxanne Ferrara, and the house band Old Blues Eyes ODD WEDNESDAYS, the new, live, bimonthly comedy and music variety show returns on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 @ 9:30PM at the famous Ivan Kane’s Café Was featuring an amazing lineup of talented bands, singer-songwriters, and comedians coming together for the newest comedy & music showcase in Hollywood.  The March 31st All Star event will feature stellar performances by Brad Sherwood, Tom Wilson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Horns, John Ernst, Mark DeCarlo, Jimmy & Joey, Hempstead Nursery, Erin Ragland, Roxanne Ferrara, and the house band Old Blues Eyes. Show starts at 9:30PM and tickets are only $5. Ivan Kane’s CAFÉ WAS is located at 1521 N. Vine St. Hollywood, CA.  For artists individual bios please see below or visit the Facebook Page: ODD WEDNESDAYS & www.oddwednesdays.com * WHO: Presented by Mark DeCarlo and Ivan Kane’s Café Was * WHAT: ODD WEDNESDAYS at Café Was: A bi-monthly comedy & music show featuring established A-List performers and artists, together with a select ...