by La Llorona Mona on December 17, 2008
If anyone has put their creepy stamp on the Christmas season, it is The Grinch. I can think of few things creepier than tying an antler to a teeny dog’s head and demanding it to haul a gargantuan bag of stolen booty.
Ah yes, the Grinch is not only creepy, he’s mean (so says his theme song). So mean, in fact, that he has stolen the entire Curious George exhibit in Universal Studios and has installed his own attraction. From now through December 31st, anyone can go down to the movie theme park and see The Grinch, his loyal dog/reindeer Max, Cindy Lou and every Who in Whoville.
Inspired by the film starring Jim Carey (which was inspired by the original animated cartoon by Chuck Jones, which was, in turn inspired by the original children’s book written by Dr. Seuss), Whoville’s Grinchmas opened with a visit from none other than LA’s own Mayor Villaraigosa making an appearance, claiming to be the Mayor of Whoville as well.
The Grinchmas Celebration is included in the price of admission to the theme park and will ensue every weekend through December 22, and daily thereafter through December 31st. And for the first time ever, Universal Studios will be open on Christmas Day!
If you feel like ripping yourself away from the marathons of Christmas movies and feel like stuffing a little bit of creepy, mean Grinchitude in with your holly, jolly Christmas, shuffle on down to Universal Studios for a glimpse of The Grinch.
by La Llorona Mona on October 4, 2008
How does one get one’s Westside Dia de los Muertos fix during this most wonderful time of the year? Don those calaca shirts! Exhume and exhibit your folk art jewelry! Or don’t!
Either way, while you’re gearing up for Halloween, make the trek to the CoproNason Gallery on October 11th as they welcome artist Laurie Lipton’s show, (conveniently entitled) Dia de los Muertos.
A bit about Ms. Lipton’s inspiration:
When I visited Mexico in order to see The Day Of The Dead festivities some years ago, I couldn’t help feeling envious of their approach to their deceased. Families gathered on graves and picnicked; whole villages turned up with food for households in mourning. Death was treated as normal, even ludicrous. In the words of a TV commercial, death was made into a “totally organic experience.”
Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:00 - 11:30 PM; CorproNason Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave. T5, Santa Monica, CA 90404; (310) 829-2156
More info at Laurie Lipton’s myspace site, as well as laurielipton.com and copronason.com.
by La Llorona Mona on September 19, 2008
What would All Hallow’s Eve be without All Hallow’s Day? As it does every year, Halloween totes its companion All Saint’s Day, or as it is more affectionately known (by me) – Dia de los Muertos!
In preparation for its 35th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration Self Help Graphics is inviting artists to submit artwork addressing the theme, “A Call to Witness.” This exhibition is just one of a slew of DDM themed events, programs and workshops Self Help will be presenting this year. It will run from November 2nd through November 23rd. Find submission guidelines here.
Self Help Graphics has been an artistic and cultural pillar of the Eastside community for over 40 years. This year’s Day of the Dead celebration is very likely to be the last in that location as the building has recently been sold.
by La Llorona Mona on September 11, 2008
Club Hell - Every 4th Wednesday
Halloween notwithstanding, have you ever found yourself sitting alone on your couch, on the 4th Wednesday of the month, picking the wax out of your ears and thinking to yourself, “You know, I could go for a really good doll mummification or Latex-themed fashion show right now?”
Club Hell at the Ivar in Hollywood has just the thing for those sort of midweek hankerings. The club plays Industrial, EBM, Futurepop and Noize, has a multimedia Dark Art show and a doll mummification exhibit to boot. And yes, word has it there is in fact, a fashion show featuring the latest in latex attire.
The next incarnation of Club Hell will be Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
For more info on the Club Hellions, check out their myspace site.
Digg Creepy!
