Sept 19, 2014

End of Summer - Fall in Love

DO GOOD this Sunday.

Hop on the Do Good Bus to a mystery destination.
Help out and have breakfast at the Big Sunday Books and Brunch event.

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEKEND:

Dance Downtown - Salsa free on Friday
Fun Family Flicks on Fridays in Pasadena - free screening of UP.
Learn to Bird - Introduction to Birds and Birding in Torrance on Saturday
Free Trip to the Beach on Saturday. Celebrate the last official weekend of summer with the California Coastal Conservancy.
Yarn Bomb with the Los Angeles Knit Graffitti Collective on Saturday afternoon.
Fall in Love with art at the La Puente Art Walk on Saturday.

...and this is just the tip of the last gasp of summer - there's way more at www.eyespyla.com

GET THE SCOOP: September

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Win three pairs of tickets to see the family-friendly show "Smoke and Mirrors" in NoHo on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. A story told through mind-blowing illusions and slight-of-hand, "Smoke and Mirrors" is the semi-autobiographical, fantastical story of Albie Selznick and his journey to become a Master Illusionist. After suffering a formidable tragedy, Albie uses magic to misdirect his grief and eventually discover himself. Staring noted actor and lifetime Magic Castle member, Albie Selznick and directed by the award winning David Schweizer, prepare to be dazzled by this LA Times Critics Choice "magical." Read M.R. Hunter's review HERE. Email us to win at eyespylareviews@gmail.com.

Find more? Check out our Editor's Picks selected at the start of every week.

DISCOUNTS - there are some really good ones right now. From whale watching to kids shows to festivals... entertain yourself at a discount. All at very reasonable prices. Even better, most of the discounts offered are direct from the event/activity producers and do not involve additional fees to receive the discount.

Have a Happy Weekend!

Mermaids in Great Falls, Montana, 2014

by Charles Phoenix

As if the turquoise upholstery, multi-colored, giant bubble carpet and grass shaky ceiling isn't enough to count the Sip 'n Dip as an honest to goodness great American kitsch classic, it is one of two remaining vintage bars in the country, with a window into a motel swimming pool.

And no you're not having erotic, aquatic dreams. Mermaids abound around this who-even-knew-it-existed watering hole. If you need a room, no prob!

This mermaid manor is also a motel, the O'Hare Motor Inn, erected way back in 1962.

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Eyestrology: Happy Birthday Libra by Cici Psy-Chic

For the month of 9/22/14-10/22/14

Happy birthday to these celebrity September Librans: Andrea Bocelli (9/22), Bruce Springsteen (9/23), Jackie Sandler (9/24), Will Smith (9/25), Olivia Newton John (9/26), Lil Wayne (9/27), Hilary Duff (9/28), Jerry Lee Lewis (9/29), Fran Drescher (9/30)

Celebrity October Librans: Julie Andrews (10/1), Sting (10/2), Gwen Stefani (10/3), Alicia Silverstone (10/4), Kate Winslet (10/5), Amy Jo Johnson (10/6), Simon Cowell (10/7), Bruno Mars (10/8), Scotty McCreery (10/9), Mario Lopez (10/10), Emily Deschanel (10/11), Hugh Jackman (10/12), Ashanti (10/13), Ralph Lauren (10/14), Penny Marshall (10/15), John Mayer (10/16), Eminem (10/17), Zac Efron (10/18), Michael Gambon (10/19), Snoop Dogg (10/20), Carrie Fisher (10/21), Christopher Lloyd (10/22)

The next few weeks will see most signs reviewing their goals and making shifts to their plans. This can be an illuminating period of insight, fortitude and faith. While Air and Earth signs will do best staying in, Water and Fire should be going out and about town. There's an uptick in energy for meeting new acquaintances and potential romantic partners in random, unexpected ways. The need to share our time and energy with others can reconnect old friendships or old flames. We should make an effort to go to fun events with a good pal. Two is one better so play better.

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Mark Share - reviews

Kelly Hargraves - dance and reviews

Leena Deneroff - food adventures

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