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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151115T182417Z
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SUMMARY:Concert for the Climate
DESCRIPTION:VisionLA ’15 is proud to present Concert for the Climate\, a classical and new music event at the beautiful and historic chapel space of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.  The concert will feature Vicki Ray (California E.A.R. unit\, L.A. Phil.) premiering Disappearing Waters\, a piano piece with video projection by Lori Pond; the Street Symphony featuring members of the L.A. Philharmonic; and Don Preston (of the Mothers of Invention) performing on organ. The evening will be framed by a panel discussion about the role of music and art in general in the climate movement and broad social change\, moderated by Rev. Colglazier of the First Congregational.  Please join us for this not-to-be-missed event! \nTickets are free but space is limited.  Please make a reservation to secure a seat.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/concert-for-the-climate/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 540 S Commonwealth Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Featured,Live music,Multimedia,Music,Panel discussion,Performance,Special Events,Video
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T212209Z
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SUMMARY:Pink Slime
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of readings of original work by playwrights who are engaging with environmental themes. Each writer will respond in their own original way to the broad range of images\, ideas and nightmares with regards to climate change. The work will consist of excerpts of longer plays and complete scenes that will be read by actors. Performance will be accompanied by projected images and sound.  Featuring new writing by Nathan Birnbaum\, Marc Jensen\, Rita Valencia and Sharon Yablon. \nTickets are free but space is limited.  Please make a reservation to secure a seat.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/pink-slime/
LOCATION:Armory Center for the Arts\, 145 N Raymond Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Literary,Multimedia,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151206T181623Z
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SUMMARY:From the Mountains to the Sea
DESCRIPTION:A lovely outdoor classroom along the LA River is the venue for a Conversation about Water\, Biodiversity and the LA River with artists\, scientists and educators: \n\nDietrich Schuhl (Harvard-Westlake\, Environmental Science\, Dean of Faculty)\,\nMike Antos (Cal State Northridge\, Director CSN Center for Water Resilience)\nJeff Hutchison (Tree People\, Community Education Manager\, Sustainable Solutions)\nCitizen Science biologist from the Natural History Museum of LA County\nModerated by Cynthia Hirschhorn\n\nWorld renowned LA artist Damian Elwes will also discuss his life-size paintings of Colombian Cloud Forests and the Great Barrier Reef to be reproduced soon on ceramic tiles for a Mountains to Sea Civic Art Garden. \nThis event is presented by Unycyn Civic Arts in coordination with The Village Gardeners and VisionLA ’15 Climate Action Arts Festival.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/el-nino-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Lillard Outdoor Classroom\, Valleyheart Dr N at Longridge Ave\, Studio City\, CA\, 91604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art exhibit,Family friendly,Installation,Kids,Lecture,Multimedia,Panel discussion,Student,Visual art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T220048Z
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SUMMARY:Compassio\N
DESCRIPTION:Compassion is an ancient idea upon which all the major religions place great importance. Compassion is also quickly becoming a new age buzzword. Investigating the historical and contemporary uses\, references\, and definitions of compassion through the lens of Climate Change\, this series of short mixed media performances directed by Diana Wyenn confronts our relationship to the term and the ambition\, as well as its actual embodiment and exclusion in local\, U.S.\, and global culture today. Performed outside in unexpected places at unexpected times and using movement\, text\, screens\, intimacy\, and humor\, Compassio\N surprises and compels its unsuspecting audience to ask: What form does compassion take in our capitalist society? If compassion is the response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help\, who is suffering? And how much motivation is needed before one helps? \nNo tickets or reservations are required for this event.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/compassion/
LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 8800 Venice Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Multimedia,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T223422Z
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SUMMARY:The League of Imaginary Scientists
DESCRIPTION:A performance intervention that offers post-Earth therapy for the ultimate form of separation anxiety. The art and science collective takes on the foremost global warming malady – one person at a time. You think you’ve got receding glaciers? Get a Grogaine prescription for your icecaps. Planetary doldrums? The League will lighten your mood. Whatever your affliction\, look to a more grounded future with the League of Imaginary Scientists. Step right up and regain your sense of balance\, while getting a lesson on the proper construction of a sandwich. \nSaving planet Earth on a Sunday afternoon – easy. \nTickets are free but space is limited.  Please make a reservation to secure a seat.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/league-of-imaginary-scientists/
LOCATION:Armory Center for the Arts\, 145 N Raymond Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Multimedia,Performance,Video
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Effulgence of the North\, the Velaslavasay Panorama
DESCRIPTION:The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th Century\, the Velaslavasay is dedicated to the production and presentation of unusual visual experiences. Since 2001\, the Velaslavasay has housed the only 360-degree panorama viewing hall in the West. Beyond that lies an extensive garden design\, a theatre space and an interchanging exhibit salon where we collaborate with a variety of artists on events that examine the interplay of past and present within the guise of public amusement. \nThe current panorama on view is The Effulgence of the North\, which combines the 19th-century fixation on finding the northwest passage with imagined accounts of the arctic in science fiction to create a painted landscape depicting the Arctic regions at night\, enhanced by a 35-minute sound and light design by artist Moritz Fehr and a faux terrain of treacherous icebergs sculpted by Asami Morita. \nThe Effulgence of the North is an immersive experience of the Arctic in Los Angeles which helps brings awareness to the special nature of the landscape and the need for preservation and appreciation instead of degradation. \n 
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/effulgence-of-the-north-2015-12-06/
LOCATION:Union Theater\, 1122 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art exhibit,Family friendly,Installation,Multimedia,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Effulgence of the North\, the Velaslavasay Panorama
DESCRIPTION:The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th Century\, the Velaslavasay is dedicated to the production and presentation of unusual visual experiences. Since 2001\, the Velaslavasay has housed the only 360-degree panorama viewing hall in the West. Beyond that lies an extensive garden design\, a theatre space and an interchanging exhibit salon where we collaborate with a variety of artists on events that examine the interplay of past and present within the guise of public amusement. \nThe current panorama on view is The Effulgence of the North\, which combines the 19th-century fixation on finding the northwest passage with imagined accounts of the arctic in science fiction to create a painted landscape depicting the Arctic regions at night\, enhanced by a 35-minute sound and light design by artist Moritz Fehr and a faux terrain of treacherous icebergs sculpted by Asami Morita. \nThe Effulgence of the North is an immersive experience of the Arctic in Los Angeles which helps brings awareness to the special nature of the landscape and the need for preservation and appreciation instead of degradation. \n 
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/effulgence-of-the-north-2015-12-05/
LOCATION:Union Theater\, 1122 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art exhibit,Family friendly,Installation,Multimedia,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://visionlafest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Velaslavasay_8031-sm.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151122T023635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151122T024541Z
UID:1790-1449244800-1449250200@visionlafest.org
SUMMARY:Frances the Fish Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Frances the Fish is the fifteen minute animated short film about a brave little salmon that makes her way from her home river to the ocean in search of a bigger life. Frances and her fellow fish encounter an omniscient octopus\, a commercial fishing outfit\, climate change and hungry bears\, as some of the challenges in the face of the monumental task to spawn the next generation. While Frances the Fish depicts the cycle of life through the journey of a sockeye salmon it is at its heart an allegory for perseverance\, community interdependence\, and faith. \nAs this film is still in development we will share a few words about the project and a bit of the artwork from the film followed by a Salmon specialist who will speak briefly about the effects of climate change on salmon. We are ultimately planning to make the short in Virtual Reality Animation\, so we will also have an interactive demo that audience members can experience individually with a VR headset. This is a free event where sparkling wines and hors-d’oeuvres will be served. \nFor more information: info@francesthefish.org
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/frances-the-fish-presentation/
LOCATION:NextSpace LA\, 9415 Culver Blvd\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Lecture,Multimedia,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T193218Z
UID:1444-1449230400-1449252000@visionlafest.org
SUMMARY:Effulgence of the North\, the Velaslavasay Panorama
DESCRIPTION:The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th Century\, the Velaslavasay is dedicated to the production and presentation of unusual visual experiences. Since 2001\, the Velaslavasay has housed the only 360-degree panorama viewing hall in the West. Beyond that lies an extensive garden design\, a theatre space and an interchanging exhibit salon where we collaborate with a variety of artists on events that examine the interplay of past and present within the guise of public amusement. \nThe current panorama on view is The Effulgence of the North\, which combines the 19th-century fixation on finding the northwest passage with imagined accounts of the arctic in science fiction to create a painted landscape depicting the Arctic regions at night\, enhanced by a 35-minute sound and light design by artist Moritz Fehr and a faux terrain of treacherous icebergs sculpted by Asami Morita. \nThe Effulgence of the North is an immersive experience of the Arctic in Los Angeles which helps brings awareness to the special nature of the landscape and the need for preservation and appreciation instead of degradation. \n 
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/effulgence-of-the-north/
LOCATION:Union Theater\, 1122 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art exhibit,Family friendly,Installation,Multimedia,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://visionlafest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Velaslavasay_8031-sm.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T012304Z
UID:1468-1449169200-1449169200@visionlafest.org
SUMMARY:What the Frack Happened?
DESCRIPTION:What the Frack Happened? Well it happened: Climate Change. As a result a catastrophic tsunami has crushed the World and more importantly\, the wedding of the year\, leaving the guests to ponder their predicament while floating out to sea. Presented by the Citizen Change Theater troupe. \nGina Rose Powell and Brian Powell\, Artistic Directors \nJef Bek\, Musical Director \nStarring: Ella Rose Charles\, Shea Donovan\, Jeff Heapy\, Beverlix Jean-Baptiste\, Rachel Murphy and Brian Powell \nThe performance will be followed by a talkback with the artists. A screening of the documentary Racing To Zero completes the double-feature evening. \nTickets are free but space is limited.  Please make a reservation to secure a seat.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/what-the-frack-happened/
LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live music,Multimedia,Music,Performance,Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://visionlafest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CC-b-w-getting-on-train-SM1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151129T052429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151129T052747Z
UID:1973-1449165600-1449176400@visionlafest.org
SUMMARY:Steppin' Into the Art of Mar Vista
DESCRIPTION:This art walk is intended as a showcase of the great outpouring of all local Mar Vista arts — visual\, music\, dance\, performance and interactive media — and will feature live painting to the accompaniment of music and even a burlesque. Great food and drink. We are mounting our inaugural Mar Vista art walk — Steppin’ Into the Art of Mar Vista\, on Thursday\, December 3\, 2015\, 6-9P\, along the 1-mile stretch of Venice Blvd. between Inglewood Bl – Beethoven St. \nOne of our goals is to get people out of their cars by improving the walkability of our communities. Art zones with art walks are a proven way to get people walking and engaging locally. Many of our artists have incorporated sustainability into their participation. For example\, the artistic duo known as Babak (Mitchelito Orquiola + Chalavie) have painted a used billboard wrap and repurposed it to promote the event (Venice Bl @ Grand View Av). There are art scavenger hunts with recycled plastic household items upcycled as art. \nImage by Tomas Medina.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/steppin-into-the-art-of-mar-vista/
LOCATION:Venice Blvd Mar Vista\, 12224 Venice Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community art event,Dance,Multimedia,Music,Performance,Visual art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151113T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T234330Z
UID:1455-1448974800-1448982000@visionlafest.org
SUMMARY:Mesoamérica Resiste and Pollinating Ríos Vivos
DESCRIPTION:The Bees are back on tour with their giant\, portable murals! Beehive Collective’s graphics aim to draw out the connections between colonial history and present day struggles against corporate globalization\, violence\, and racism. The Beehive creates anti-copyright graphics as tools for popular analysis\, education\, and organizing. Our presentations and workshops offer an accessible format for unpacking the ways in which resource extraction\, militarization\, and industrial development in the Western Hemisphere are all interconnected in the same ‘big picture.’ \nThis presentation will highlight the Ríos Vivos Movement of Colombia\, the social movement of dam impacted communities that struggle for the defense of their territories and rivers\, the work of the Beehive’s Polinizaciones Process process that collaborates with communities impacted by resource extraction in the use of arts\, culture\, and communications as strategies for land defense\, Beehive graphic of Mesoamérica Resiste\, accompanied by photographs\, short films\, personal experiences\, and stories about the communities in resistance we have been weaving relationships of mutual aid with over the last eight years in Colombia. \nThis is a free event!
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/mesoamerica-resiste-and-pollinating-rios-vivos/
LOCATION:Amity Foundation\, 3745 S Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Featured,Graphic design,Lecture,Multimedia,Murals,Photography,Video,Visual art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151206
DTSTAMP:20260512T170952
CREATED:20151117T195146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T074144Z
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SUMMARY:Water: A Necessary Conversation
DESCRIPTION:WATER: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION is an “Art as Activism” exhibition at Avenue 50 Studio in Los Angeles. Curated by art historian Susan M King\, it features select contemporary works and historical posters from the Collection of Center for the Study of Political Graphics. The exhibition includes artworks by over 25 contemporary artists working in an array of media including posters\, painting\, prints\, video\, and photography. \nThe exhibition brings together contemporary art and past posters focused on water as a vital and limited resource. The artworks chosen are meant as a social lever around a range of water conservation issues. As King notes: “While some of the contemporary art explicitly raises questions about the role of individuals and institutions in managing the current water crisis\, other works focus on personal observations and political concerns. The combination of past and present art underscores the enduring human need to manage water resources\, and the usefulness of art in conveying that message.” \nThe exhibition is sponsored by the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art. \nGallery hours are: Tue-Thurs\, 10am-4pm and Sat-Sun\, 10am-4pm \nA closing conversation addressing short and long range solutions to the water crisis will be held on Saturday\, December 5\, 1:30-3:30pm. The panel will feature artists Mariona Barkus\, Danielle Eubank\, Brenda Hurst\, Ann Isolde and Sheila Pinkel from the collective “Artists Formerly Known as Women.” Curator Susan King will be the moderator.
URL:http://visionlafest.org/event/water-an-essential-conversation/
LOCATION:Avenue 50 Studio\, 131 North Avenue 50\, Highland Park\, CA\, 90042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art exhibit,Gallery show,Graphic design,Multimedia,Panel discussion,Photography,Video,Visual art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan King":MAILTO:artsandbooks@gmail.com
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