TREKKING LA NEWS & EVENTS September 2008
How Do You Do BBQ? Join us for a BBQ adventure in Little Armenia, the fourth and last stop on our 2008 summer BBQ tour across LA. Come and experience the taste of Armenian style BBQ and learn kebab and other secrets of this unique cuisine during our culinary demonstration. Enjoy traditional music and dances while savoring delicious baklavas and other treats. During the tour you will have the opportunity to explore the Armenian neighborhood in East Hollywood and to discover the rich local culture and history along the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to travel to the heart of Armenia in your own home town and to meet the wonderful people who call this place home. September 21st, 2008. Information: BBQ adventure in Little Armenia, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm The tour starts at Panos Pastry 5150 Hollywood Boulevard, LA, 90027 Cost: $20 includes tour and dinner RSVP and Info: rsvp@lacommons.org or (213) 705-4457.To pay in advance, go to www.trekkingla.org and click on the donate link.
The King of Baklava in Little Armenia Panos Pastry is one of the most popular bakery chains in Southern California. Called the "King of Baklava" by the Los Angeles Times, Norik Shahbazian makes and sells Armenian, Middle Eastern and European pastries including the famous "Jovina's Chocolates" named for his wonderful wife and partner in the business. Norik Shahbazian at Panos Pastry. Photo by Cristina Ortiz. Panos Pastry's commitment to quality products and customer satisfaction is best expressed in the words of founder and father of Jovina, Panos Zetlian: "If my baklavas are not good enough for my children to eat, then they are not good for my customers to eat." Panos opened his first bakery in 1953 alongside his wife Alberta in Beirut, Lebanon. After achieving great success in their homeland, in 1981, the Zetlians moved to California and opened the first USA branch of Panos Pastry on Hollywood Boulevard. Recent immigrants from Lebanon are sometimes startled to discover a Panos Pastry on Hollywood Boulevard. In 10 years, a second store opened in Glendale. Panos Pastry is a landmark in Little Armenia and Jovina and Norik are committed to continuing the family tradition in this important outpost for new and longstanding Armenians in Los Angeles. Be sure to stop in and get a true taste of Little Armenia when you are in the neighborhood.
Free Ice Cream in Griffith Park Come and join us for The Great Los Angeles Ice Cream Party in Griffith Park. While eating ice cream and enjoying merry-go-round rides, all free (!), enjoy the opportunity to connect with people from all over Los Angeles who are excited about preserving and promoting the great things about the city. LA Commons will benefit from the voluntary donations collected as part of the event. Photo by David Gallagher via Creative Commons License September 27, 2008, 2-4:30 pm 4730 Crystal Springs Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027 (between Los Feliz Blvd. & the LA Zoo) For more information visit:http://www.thegreatla.com/icecream/index.html Save the Date: Uncommon Angels Celebration October 23, 2008, 5:00 pm A celebration and benefit dedicated to the people and local organizations that make Los Angeles one of the most important and dynamic cultural centers in the world. This fun, unique gathering at the Museum of African-American Art will feature dinner, a private viewing of the museum’s exhibition, Head Trips: Art as seen through the eyes of a Hollywood Hairstylist, dancing with Thai performer, Faroh, and, the presentation of our Uncommon Angels awards. The Museum of African American Art is located on the third floor of the Macy’s on the corner of Martin Luther King and Crenshaw Boulevards. Tickets for the event are $100 including a tax deductible donation to LA Commons. Apsonsi Angel. Photo by Cristina Ortiz. LA Commons (A project of Community Partner) 4343 Leimert Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 9008 Web: www.trekkingla.org Ph. (213) 705-4457