Jerry West birthday May 28.
Owner of the Lakers.
Writing a book on growing up in Los Angeles.
Legendary Hall of Famer.
Today also happens to be Jerry’s anniversay.
Northern Trust Open.
West #44.
Hansen’s Cake.
https://www.valleycultural.org/concerts_july07.php
2009 Concerts in the Park
To download a complete concert schedule click here (PDF 3.77MB).
June
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June 7 (5PM – 8PM) Playboy Jazz Community Concert As eclectic as she is brilliant, Diane Schuur has been a performer since the age of nine. She has appeared with legendary greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, B.B. King and has won two Grammy Awards for “Best Jazz Vocalist.”Also appearing: The Ed Shaughnessy Quintet Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band El Camino Real High School Jazz Ensemble |
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June 14 (6PM – 8PM) Sha Na Na Celebrating their performance at Woodstock forty years ago, these kings of doo-wop have sold more than 20 million records since making it obvious that Rock ‘n’ Roll is here to stay. |
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June 21 (6PM – 8PM) Pat Longo Hollywood Big Band Offering a broad range of entertainment, this classic band presents a tribute to Cole Porter and features vocalist Phil Jeffrey. Enjoy the sounds and styles that will have you dancing in the park and under the stars. |
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June 28 (2PM – 8PM) Orleans At the Woodland Hills/Tarzana Chamber Family Festival The Woodland Hills/Tarzana Chamber of Commerce holds their Annual Family Fun Festival in the Park with kids rides, local performers, and vendor booths. We end the day with Orleans providing a bona fide Top Ten Classics performance, letting us know this band is Still The One. |
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July
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July 4th (6PM – 9:36PM with fireworks at 9:05PM) Dennis P. Zine Fireworks Extravaganza Don Sweeney & The SRO Big Band This seventeen-piece ensemble of the some of the most sought-after musicians in the industry, will play an array of patriotic tunes, Big Band Era favorites and pop classics. Event begins at 6 PM with a 26 minute fireworks show starting at 9:05 PM, set to live music. |
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July 12 (6PM – 8PM) Preservation Hall Jazz Band They have traveled the world, spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the Warner Park, their music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. |
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July 19 (6PM – 8PM) Classic Rock All Stars Rock out with the lead vocalists from Rare Earth, Iron Butterfly, The Blues Image, Sugarloaf, and Cannibal & the Headhunters as they join together for a concert of classic rock, all star hits. |
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July 26 (6PM – 8PM) Desperado A Tribute to the Eagles Five extremely talented musicians bring you a tribute to The Eagles in a live performance that plays the hits from one of America’s most admired bands. |
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August
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August 2 (6PM – 8PM) L.A. Pierce Symphonic Winds With a tribute to our armed forces One hundred talented educators contribute to the sounds of this brass and woodwind ensemble that will perform a musical tribute to the military men and women serving our country. |
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August 9 (6PM – 8PM) Asia, Featuring John Payne A chart topping, hit making band that spans several decades of fantastic sound. Led by John Payne, the band performs familiar tunes along with songs from their latest CD release. |
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August 16 (4PM – 8PM) Ticket to Ride A Tribute to the Beatles Winnetka Neighborhood Council Family Cultural Earth Day Everyone loves The Beatles as Ticket To Ride meticulously performs the songs of the Fab Four, turning this show into a sing-a-long concert for all to enjoy.The Winnetka Neighborhood Council brings Family Cultural Earth Day to Warner Park with multi- cultural awareness in the form of dance,music, eco-friendly workshops, and informational booths providing tips and products on how to conserve energy. |
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August 23 (6PM – 8 PM) The Lettermen Known for their vocal harmonies and classic repertoire, we are pleased to announce the return of The Lettermen to our sage. A concert that is guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart, enjoy old memories and make new ones. |
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August 30 (6PM – 8PM) Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. With forty years of performing, forty years of marriage, seven Grammy Awards, fifteen Gold records and three Platinum records, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. celebrate with a musical tribute to the hits that have made their multi-faceted careers a legend. |
President Obama is leaving. Air Force One is taking off from Los Angeles Airport, LAX at approx 8:45am.
Lots of security when the president is leaving.
Air traffic is restricted when the jet is in the air including:
Private pilots will not be allowed to fly in or out of LAX, Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Santa Monica Airport, Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport from 1:05 p.m. today to 8 a.m. Thursday, FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said.
President Obama is going back to Washington DC
Raised between 3-4 million, cost 30k per couple for fund raiser at Berverly Hills Hotel. Stimulus package is working?
Update: LAX – Woman was removed by force, they could not verify who she was. Security was very tight. Religous outfit. Worked for a catholic publication. Secret service removed her from the area.
Profanity laced outburst Susan Boyle goes beserk? Who is looking out for Susan?
She is vunerable.
Will Susan keep it together for the final performance?
2.4 billion
absorbtion of heat the darker the surface is.
Why paint white?
Our roof is white and while I can’t say for sure that it does make a difference with heating and cooling, but it seems to make sense.
Approx 150, 000 Samsung Jitterbug phones are being recalled because of a problem where the phone will not dial 911 when out of an area.
Hazard: The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an “out of range, try again later” message could fail to connect to emergency 911.
You can call Suamsung for a firmware upgrade that addresses the issue by calling
The company is contacting consumers directly to schedule a free software upgrade.
Consumers can call Samsung at 866-304-4980 if they have not already been contacted.
The phones were manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America, based in Texas. They were sold between March 2008 and May 2009 for about $150.
The model numbers are: SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software.
Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov