MUSIC
L.A. UNDERGROUND: Jamie
Kennedy
CD REVIEWS: Dead To Me & Phoenix
LIVE SHOW: Dashboard
Confessional & The Rentals
SHOW PICKS: Panic!
at the Disco, Broken Social Scene, Peaches & Under the Influence of
Giants
AZUMI: The Ultimate
Assassin
FILM REVIEW: Scoop
DVD DISH: Final Destination 3 & Ask The Dust
TEACH ENGLISH IN JAPAN
AEON, one of the leading English conversation
schools in Japan is recruiting qualified individuals to teach English
at one of our 310 branch schools located throughout Japan. If you are
ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to live and work in
Japan, please submit your current resume and 1-page essay titled,
"Why I want to live and work in Japan" to AEONLA@AEONET.COM. For more information, visit www.AEONET.com
What’s Happening in Los Angeles
Thursday, Aug 3
BLOC PARTY @ Greek Theatre
The lads from Essex, England are back! Bloc Party
will bring their post-punk revival to Los Angeles for a show at the
Greek Theatre. Hot off the heels of the critical success of Silent Alarm, the band looks
to have its follow up album come out this year (word has it this
September). One can hope that new songs will be debuted for all to
hear. The night of international rock begins with openers Broken Social
Scene and Mew. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. The Greek Theatre is located at 2700 North Vermont, in
Los Angeles. For more info, visit www.greektheatrela.com.
Friday, Aug 4
Escape Reality @
Magicopolis
A new hybrid of magic is being performed in Santa
Monica that would make legendary magician Houdini proud. Escape Reality
combines both classic illusions with high-tech machinery and special
effects. Mix in bits of goofiness and drama and it’s a sight to
see. Hosted by Steve Spill with accompaniment by his wife Bozena
Sparrow, this two-hour show will astound the masses with its magical
feats but also make them crack a smile. Magicopolis is located at
1418 4th St. in Santa Monica. For more info, visit http:
//www.magicopolis.com/
Saturday, Aug 5
PEE WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE @
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Love the film Pee
Wee’s Big Adventure? Love cemeteries?
If so, Cinespia has something for you. Tim Burton’s classic will
be screened at one of Hollywood’s most immortal places. DJ Jun
will be playing music before and after the screenings. Gates open at 7:
30 p.m. with the film screening at 9 p.m. Ten-dollar donation tickets
are available at the gate. Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at
6000 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. For more info, visit http:
//www.cinespia.org/
Sunday, Aug 6
The
Mysterious Bog People @ Natural History
Museum
An exhibit at the Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County looks at the lives and rituals of people
who lived in bogs in Northwestern Europe from the Mesolithic Period to
the end of the 16th century. The museum is the only showcase (in the
Western United States) to examine this group of people. The exhibit
will display their daily life and their actual bodies themselves, with
six bog mummies preserved by the bog. The Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County is located at 900 Exposition Blvd. in Los Angeles. For
more info, visit http://www.nhm.org.
Monday, Aug 7
ARMANDO SHOW @ Improv Olympic
Only at The Improv Olympic and at the Armando Show
can a mere suggestion from the audience, ignite massive amounts of
hilarity. Based on that idea, a guest star (a comedian, comedic actor
or writer) will relay a monologue which will in turn inspire a set of
comedic scenes by the show’s cast. This amalgam of all things is
funny is comedic goodness throughout. The Improv Olympic is located at
6366 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. For more info visit, http://www.iowest.com/
Tuesday, Aug 8
MARVELS SUPERHEROES @ California Science Center
We don’t have super powers. The thought of
becoming Spiderman, Iron Man, or any of the rest of your favorite
Marvel superheroes is a merely pipe dream. Luckily, the California
Science Center solves this dillemma with their new Superheroes Science
exhibit. The chance to wear the exo-suit of Iron Man and spin webbings
like good ole’ Spidey will make any fan boy or fan girl weep in
comic book heaven. The California Science Center is located at 700
State Drive in Los Angeles. For more info visit, http:
//www.californiasciencecenter.org.
Wednesday, Aug 9
DOdGERS VS. ROCKIES @
Dodger Stadium
The mere five game deficit the Dodgers face in the
NL West has the possibility of diminishing, what with the recent
trade acquisitions of CY Young Award winner Greg Maddux and infielder
Julio Lugo. After a six game road trip, the new look Dodgers return to
Chavez Ravine, looking to make a push to the top of the NL west crown
against division rivals the Colorado Rockies. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. For more info visit, www.dodgers.com
Pick up CAMPUS CIRCLE at over 40 colleges and
over 800 retail outlets including these fine outlets:
• Guitar Center,14200 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
• Benway Music, 1600 Pacific Ave., Venice
• Funky Revolution, 7768 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
• Tower Records, 22135 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance
• Hollywood Hills
Cafe, 1745 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
• LAC Museum of
Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
• Lotto Liquor,1298 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles
• Skylight Books, 1818 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
• Rocky Cola, 1025 PCH Hwy., Manhattan Beach
• Borders, 475 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena
Best,
Sean Bello
Campus Circle
5042 Wilshire Blvd., #600
Los Angeles, CA 90036
p. 323.939.8477
FEATURED SPONSOR
There
are only five steps to career success in computer animation. 1. Quit
school or current job 2. Move to Orlando 3. Attend DAVE SCHOOL 4. Work really
hard 5. Get a job in digital animation and visual effects. For
more info, visit www.daveschool.com
SPONSOR: MUSIC
Want music? Need music? Of course you do! Visit SAM ASH MUSIC STORES for the
largest selection, best service and lowest prices on music in town. For
a location near you, visit www.samashmusic.com.
SPONSORS: RETAIL
At BABELAND you'll find a wide selection of adult toys and other
gifts for yourself, a lover or a friend, plus tips and sex advice.
Babeland is located at 7007 Melrose Ave. (323) 634-9480. For more info,
visit www.babeland.com.
ROMANTIX is one of
L.A.'s best adult superstores with other locations in Las Vegas and San
Diego. The store features an assortment of oils, massage lotions, lubes
and more to get you and your partner in the mood. For more info, visit www.romantixonline.com.
Add a little spice to your life at A TOUCH OF ROMANCE. The store
features a wide array of lotions, lingerie, games, cards, videos,
shoes, clubwear, incense, candles and more... Download this COUPON to receive 10% off your
entire purchase! Offer valid for in store merchandise only, one per
customer, not valid with any other offer. For more information, visit www.atouchofromance.com.
Visit Animal Farm for all your pet supply needs. Download the coupon below to receive 10% off any purchase of $50 or more, or
to receive $5 off grooming. Animal Farm is located at 8270 Santa Monica
Blvd., West Hollywood, Ca 90046. For more information, call (323)
650-7772.
SPONSORS: RESEARCH
Participants needed for a UCLA research study. If
you are a current meth user between 18 ad 55 years old not seeking
treatment, you may be eligible to participate in a study to test an
experimental medication. For more info and how to enroll, call
(888) 699-7878.
SPONSORS: DINING
A Los Angeles tradition since 1924, THE PANTRY is the
perfect place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pantry is open 24
hours a day and is located at Ninth and Figueroa in Downtown Los
Angeles. For more info, call (213) 972-9279.
Come experience some of the best Tequila in the
city! Every Thursday at PUEBLO VIEJO restaurant and bar is Tequila night. Drink specials
all night long including $2 Pueblo Viejo shots, $3 Margaritas and $1
Bud Light. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. Pueblo Viejo is located at 5722
Melrose Ave. in Hollywood. For more info, call (323) 464-0624.
Visit Cantalini’s
Salerno Beach Restaurant on Sundays for its
special brunch and live jazz. Cantalini’s features the best in
Italian cuisine. Ask them about their student discount.
Cantalini’s is located at 193 Culver Blvd., in Playa Del
Rey. For more info, visit www.salernobeach.com
SPONSORS: EVENTS
Did
you know that worldwide, 17 million children are prescribed psychiatric
drugs that government agencies warn can cause violent
behavior—and even suicide? Get the truth from the museum
everyone is talking about. The PSYCHIATRY:
AN INDUSTRY OF DEATH MUSEUM is located
at 6616 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90028.
SPONSORS: EDUCATION
There are only five steps to career success in
computer animation. 1. Quit school or current job 2. Move to
Orlando 3. Attend DAVE SCHOOL 4. Work really hard 5. Get a job in digital animation
and visual effects. For more info, visit www.daveschool.com
