Don’t miss the RockSTAR Music Education's 6th Annual Winter Rock Fest at The El Rey Theater in Los Angeles California ! Volunteers are needed for the special event on Sunday January 22, 2017! The Winter Rock Fest will be filled with live student performances and more! Volunteers will be assisting with set up, check-in, event merchandise and post event wrap-up. Shift times are below and all participants must complete a volunteer release form. Star, inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization serving kids, families, schools and communities. For more info, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Lili Miller at 310-842-8040.  Groups are welcome!

• Shift 1: 7:00am-11:00pm
• Shift 2: 10:30pm-2:30pm
• Shift 3: 2:00pm-6:00pm

What are you doing the evening of January 22?  You could attend an evening of laughs.  We all could use a few right now.  Here are some reasons that you might want to attend that evening.  

1.  You have sworn off CNN and perhaps all television for the weekend.  

2.  You want to support two really good organizations that are vital in the fight for women's and human rights. 

3.  You haven't driven east of the 405 in several weeks.  

4.  You like to laugh.  

Don’t miss this special event benefitting The Feminist Majority and Human Rights Watch, which is hosted by Bruce Villanch and features Kevin Nealon & more!

To purchase tickets click HERE.

LA Kings Invite You To Give Back 

Go, Kings, Go! In honor of the NHL All-Star Game's return to Los Angeles, the LA Kings invite you to beach cleanups at Hermosa Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, and Santa Monica Pier this Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 1-3 pm. Volunteers will get a chance to win LA Kings tickets at each location and will be provided lunch at noon ahead of the cleanups.

• Hermosa Beach, 1201 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
• Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, 11999 Vista Del Mar, Tower 54 at the end of Imperial Hwy, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
• Santa Monica Pier, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Lifeguard Tower 1550, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Instructor: Master Arnold Chien
 
Tai Chi is a martial art based on the theory of an ancient classic called “I Ching”.  Kinetic Tai Chi is created by Master Chien based on this foundation coupling with contemporary Physics of potential & kinetic energy. The training sessions include striking, throwing & submission techniques. There are 10 levels of form to advance. Combining this advanced physical routine with Tai Chi’s rich thinking, students will benefit lifelong health, achieve mental superiority and enjoy high level combat skills.
 
Thursdays      
9:00am-10:30am
 
Winter 1st:    1/26, 2/02, 2/09, 2/16
Winter 2nd:   2/23, 3/02, 3/09, 3/16
 
Spring 1st:   4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/04
Spring 2nd:  5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/01
 
Cost for Classes:

• $35 per month – members
• $45 per month – non–members
• $15 Drop In – per day
• 10% discount if you sign up for 2 sessions

Pre-registration preferred; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.

Grandmaster Arnold Chien is the founder of Kinetic Tai Chi, 2012 & 2014 Kungfu master at USC Pacific Asia Museum & 2008 Chinese idol in martial art category. In 2013, he became the first instructor to teach Tai Chi at the legendary Gold’s Gym Arcadia, CA. Chien’s heavy focus on the principle of softness to conquer hardness has helped students to achieve not only the physical limitations, but their mental ones as well, thereby reach the ultimate level of “soft as silk and hard as steel”.

Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and work alongside staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more! No experience needed. This event is meeting at Portuguese Bend Reserve.

Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl

To register, please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door.

Want to grow your own fruit?  Come learn some basics about fruit trees in Southern California.  The class will cover the species and varieties that do the best here and how to consider their different needs for care and pruning. Design and lay-out considerations for your particular property will be discussed.  The beauty of orcharding in So Cal is that, with the right planning and attention, you can eat several kinds of delicious home grown fruit throughout the year!"

Steve Hofvendahl grows around 100 fruiting trees and plants on his property (he lost count long ago).  He ran the TreePeople Fruit Tree Program for 11 years where he successfully over-saw the distribution of over 50,000 free fruit trees to low income families throughout Los Angeles County.  He is a Master Gardener and a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers.

Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature

Saturdays, (6 week sessions):
January 14 – February 18
February 25 – April 1
April 8 – May 13
May 20 – June 24
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Ron Pettie, Instructor
$69 Arboretum members / $79 non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
All materials are included.
 
Capture the beauty of nature! The instructor will guide a beginner to draw and paint with confidence. More advanced students will be able to paint independently at their own pace and will be able to choose their own subjects.
 
Each subsequent six-week class will explore other areas of painting such as landscape, still life, domestic animals, structures, deserts, and seascapes. Master artist Ron Pettie will guide you on this adventure.
 
At the end of a six-week session students will learn the following:

• Composition styles
• How to read a color chart
• Color mixing
• How to use the grid system and the rule of thirds
• Use of dark and light values and gray scales
• Learn a variety of techniques for painting , including using different brushes and the palette knife for texture and depth
• How to use the magic frame on photographs
• Self-Critiquing – Standing back and squinting
• Choosing a signature

 
Reservations REQUIRED; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.

Night on Broadway is a free arts and music festival produced in celebration of Councilmember José Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway economic development initiative. Like never before, Night on Broadway awakens beautiful historic theatres and the blocks between them along the Broadway corridor in Downtown Los Angeles. L.A. is a mecca for creative talent of all kinds, and Night on Broadway is where it all shines – right in the heart of entertainment’s birthplace in Los Angeles. From emerging musical acts to national stars, artists to acrobats, and fashion designers to food trucks, Night on Broadway is all about the City of Angels.  The event is from 4 – 11 pm.  Volunteer opportunities are from 9 am (Jan. 28) – 1 am (Jan. 29).

See website for more on volunteer opportunities!

• Free – All Ages – Rain or Shine No Tickets Required
• 6 Historic Theatres – 7 City Blocks – 10 Stages – 100s of Acts, Artists & Experiences – 60,000+ People

For more info, please visit http://nightonbroadway.la/.

As we dive into 2017, Dysonna is revved up and ready for "Perception of Reality" at the gorgeous Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. This theatrical art/fashion show is what everyone woman and girl needs in their lives, an uplifting and inspiring show that gives you the courage to be you and know that you can Run Your World!

Don’t miss the experience of a woman’s story as she questions who she is through her journey of life.  To find her power and courage to succeed at whatever she want to be and do.  Dancers and models will come to life and stage before your eyes!  For reservations, call 323-857-0030 or purchase online at www.mkt.com/dysonna.  All proceeds benefit Jenesse Foundation, Closed Eyes Open Heart Foundation and GIRLS INC.  For more info, please visit www.dysonnacityartgallery.com or www.dysonna.com.