The cult hit adult cartoon show Robot Chicken aired for the first time on television over ten years ago, and some talented locals celebrated this milestone with a 10th Anniversary Art Show this past Saturday. Taking place at iam8bit Productions in Echo Park, this free art exhibit displayed paintings, sculptures, figurines, and more. Throughout the night, a projector screen at the back showed a marathon of Robot Chicken episodes. Guests could even purchase some of the art works to take home. Aside from all that, not much else took place – most people could see everything within 15 minutes. Still, for fans of the Robot Chicken series, they would have had tons of “fanboy” moments at this art exhibit. iam8bit has events like this all the time, so like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for further updates on events taking place here.
Archive for October, 2015
Geeking Out At The Robot Chicken 10th Anniversary Art Show
Posted: October 30, 2015 in Art, Los AngelesTags: Art, Art Show, Echo Park, Events, Free, iam8bit, Los Angeles, October 2015, Robot Chicken
Paying Homage To The Fallen At The 16th Annual Los Angeles Dia De Los Muertos Festival
Posted: October 29, 2015 in Art, Events, Los Angeles, MusicTags: All Ages, Art, Dia de los Muertos, Events, Hollywood, Hollywood Forever, Los Angeles, Music, October 2015
The 16th Annual Los Angeles Dia De Los Muertos Festival wrapped up this past Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. At this all-ages festival, thousands of visitors explored the cemetery grounds to observe all of the altars, costumes, and live entertainment throughout. All around the cemetery grounds, visitors would find altars, statues, and other art structures along the paths, all set up to pay tribute to the fallen. Many visitors also embraced the part by dressing up or applying appropriate face painting. Multiple forms of live entertainment took place to keep visitors occupied, such as live music, dancing, models, arts & crafts, and more.
To see more from the festival, see photos from previous years, and find information about upcoming events, check out the Hollywood Forever Facebook and Twitter pages.
Getting Some Sun and Wind at the Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day
Posted: October 28, 2015 in Animals, Events, Orange CountyTags: All Ages, Animals, Beach, Corgi, Dogs, Events, Fall, Free, Huntington Beach, October 2015, Orange County, Pets
Corgi lovers and Corgi owners united this past Saturday afternoon for a dog day at the beach at the SoCal Corgi Nation’s Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day. At this free and all-ages event, thousands of passionate Corgi owners gathered for a fun & fur-filled day on the sandy dunes of the Huntington Beach Dog Beach. Over 600 Corgis appeared to play, mingle, and enjoy this special day for them. Activities primarily included an Instagram photo meet-up and a limbo contest. Other than that, the day consisted of mingling, chatting, and playing with all the cute pups.
Looking forward to the next Corgi Beach Day? Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5th as they move to Belmont Shore in Long Beach. In the meantime, check out some of the photos from this past Saturday at the Fall 2015 SoCal Corgi Beach Day.
Punk Goes Artistic at “AnARTchy: The Art of Punk” Art Gallery
Posted: October 27, 2015 in Art, Events, Orange County, Punk RockTags: AnARTchy, Art, Events, Free, Huntington Beach, November 2015, October 2015, Orange County, Punk Rock, Rainwater Gallery
A special art gallery called AnARTchy: The Art of Punk just had its opening night this past Friday night at the Rainwater Gallery in Huntington Beach. This art gallery that will last for four weeks features punk-themed art work from prominent artists from across the world. Free to attend, visitors can come in to gaze upon the art and potentially purchase any to take home. For the duration of the art gallery’s showing, sporadic events will take place with special guests from the punk rock industry, such as Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L., Old Man Markley, and D.H. Peligro of Dead Kennedys. While the gallery and its events cost nothing to attend, they accept donations, and the special guest appearances may require a reservation, which you can make via the gallery’s Facebook page linked above.
Take A Sweet – Stivii’s Dark Chocolate Bars
Posted: October 23, 2015 in DessertTags: Candy, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Stivii
Millennials have gotten wiser about the consumer world around them. The days of corporations dictating how people should live their lives have long passed, as wise people unearth corporate truths (for example, Fast Food Nation). With corporations feeling the heat of the people demanding better quality, the demand for better products has surged over the past decade. The people no longer want “pink slime” or other artificial ingredients in their food – they want things natural. The fewer processes that occur between a food’s natural state versus its prepared state, the closer people feel to its intended natural state. For example, many people grew up with processed candy bars from Hershey, Mars, and other big corporations that used chocolate with other filler ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup. These bars saw lots of machine/factory time from the time they go from raw beans to chocolate bars. Sometimes a good piece of dark chocolate will really hit the spot since they taste more natural than milk chocolate. While corporations produce dark chocolate, the smaller companies that produce dark chocolate in small batches usually come out with higher quality products, such as Stivii.
Stivii has a mission to deliver top quality goods using the most natural ingredients available. As their company name suggests, Stivii relies on Stevia to sweeten their products. Unlike other zero-calorie sweeteners, Stevia does not increase the body’s craving for sugar, so food and drinks using Stevia help to curb cravings (in moderation, as always). This means you can fully enjoy a Stivii product with reduced guilt, such as their recently launched line of Dark Chocolate Bars. Comprised of 55% cacao, these dark chocolate bars contain 25% fewer calories than the leading dark chocolate bar brands. These all-natural dark chocolate bars contain no dairy, soy, or gluten, so they satisfy the gluten-free and vegan crowds. Along with Stevia, these bars contain other natural ingredients such as real fruit pieces instead of juices or other artificial flavoring. Speaking of real fruit pieces, Stivii’s line of Dark Chocolate Bars contains five varieties:
- Original Dark Chocolate
- Pomegranate Dark Chocolate
- Blueberry Almond Dark Chocolate
- White Peach Dark Chocolate
- Chili Dark Chocolate
At the same time that Stivii has launched their Dark Chocolate Bars, Stivii has joined the UTZ Certified program for cocoa. Supporting UTZ products means supporting sustainability and the local farmers that put in countless hours towards the cocoa beans used for the chocolates that people all over the world enjoy. To get your hands on a Stivii Dark Chocolate Bar, check with your local gourmet grocery store, such as Gelson’s Markets. Stivii has more varieties planned for 2016, so to stay connected, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for news and updates.
Old Town Charm At The 8th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk
Posted: October 22, 2015 in Art, Events, Orange CountyTags: All Ages, Art, Art Walk, Events, Free, October 2015, Old Town, Orange County, Tustin
The 8th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk returned to the streets of Old Town Tustin this past Saturday afternoon. During this free and all-ages event, dozens of local artists and vendors lined the sidewalks throughout Old Town Tustin to exhibit their work and sell their goods. Throughout the event space, a few local bands performed live music, while a small wine bar/garden took place in a parking lot. Aspiring photographers could participate in a photography contest, while children could participate in arts & crafts demos at the Tustin Library. While the art walk last for a solid portion of the day, casual visitors could see everything in a matter of minutes. However, art enthusiasts definitely would have had a great time at this event. It comes back every year around the third weekend of October, so many sure you bookmark this event for next year!
Admiring Local Artists At The 12th Annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Posted: October 21, 2015 in Art, Events, Long BeachTags: 2nd Street, All Ages, Art, Belmont Shore, Chalk Art, Events, Free, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, October 2015
The Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest returned to 2nd Street this past Saturday for its 12th year running. Every year at this art contest, hundreds of professional and amateur artists, local and from across the world, converge here to create art, sell their existing work, get known, and potentially take home cash prizes. Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.) sets up various spots throughout 2nd Street for participants to showcase their work using chalk as their medium and the sidewalk as their canvas. The contest costs nothing to attend – just an artist’s willingness to create something marvelous. Aspiring artists get an outlet to show off their skills, while thousands of passersby get to admire art, and may even buy an art piece to take home. The organizers awarded over $1,000 in cash prizes to artists with tremendous works. To see additional works of art and see the winners, check out their Facebook page.
Walking Through A Real Life Commercial At The 2015 Orange County International Auto Show
Posted: October 20, 2015 in Cars, Events, Orange CountyTags: All Ages, Anaheim, Car Show, Cars, Convention Center, Events, OC Auto Show, October 2015, Orange County
The annual Orange County International Auto Show returned to the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend. This all-ages car show basically represented a huge trade fair, with most of the major automobile manufacturers all present to not only showcase all the current and new models, but to garner some sales from the thousands of attendees. Admission only cost $12 and granted attendees full access to the entire floor to scout out all the cars, trucks, exotics, parts, accessories, and more. Besides all the cars on display, attendees could test-drive some of the cars too.
The OC Auto Show returns every year to the Anaheim Convention Center around the third week of October. Bookmark it for next year, as this event makes for a great way to spend a few hours of your weekend with friends and family. Give them a like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter to show your love of cars.