Mon 3/31-4/2 Wes Anderson double-feature

The New Beverly Cinema, LA's premier revival movie theater, is hosting a 3-night-only double-feature of Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums and The Darjeeling Limited. And the best part is that tickets are only $7. The Darjeeling starts at 7:30, followed by the Tenenbaums at 9:20. I, for one, hope to see overenthusiastic fans costumed as Anderson characters in attendance. Location: 7165 West Beverly Blvd.Los Angeles, 90036, (323) 938-4038.

Sat 3/29 Shudder opening @ ISM:

SHUDDER: The Photographer's Unwavering Eye is opening at ISM: Gallery this Sat 3/29 7-10pm. Looks like the show will present a side-by-side comparison of personal and professional projects by celebrity portrait photographers Jeremy & Claire Weiss, Patrick Fraser, Dan Monick and Michael Lavine. Should be an interesting juxtaposition. ISM: is located at at the Koos Art Center, 540 East Broadway, Long Beach 90802.

Fri 3/28 TOMS Collaborative @ Thalia Surf

Thalia Surf is hosting a collaborative incorporating art, music, and TOMS shoes this Fri 3/28 from 6-10pm. If you don't know, TOMS shoes donates a pair of shoes to a child who needs them every time a pair is purchased. The festivities will include shoe-customization by Sean Woolsey and Justin Bauer, music by The Growlers, and the premier of an installation by Andy Davis, known for those iconic, retro-chic surf images. Here's the info: 915 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach 92651, 949.497.3292

Thurs 3/27 Ed Fox @ the Taschen Store

The Taschen Store in Beverly Hills is hosting a book signing with one of the world's most noted foot fetishists, photographer Ed Fox. If you love to celebrate the female foot, or just want to get your hands on one very sensual coffee table book, you can meet Mr. Fox and have him sign your copy of Glamour From the Ground Up, available for $39.99. The event is free and runs 6-8pm tonight Thurs 3/27. Details: 354 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210, 310.274.4300 or http://www.taschen.com/

Sorry for not posting in a while

I hope you haven't been depending upon us recently. We've been occupied with one of the Heathers' wedding...

...and going to Santa Catalina Island. But now that we're back, we promise to be more diligent in bringing you the happs!

Fri 3/7-Sat 3/8 Whittier Film Festival

The inaugural 2-day Whittier Film Festival kicks off on Fri 3/7. It features films on Fri night and all day Sat, including Jack Turner and the Reluctant Vampire, Bella, Journey to India, The Craftsman, Santa Teresa, Save Me, and Smooch. Prices are extremely reasonable: 1 screening-$5, 3 screenings-$12, festival pass (all screenings and opening reception/party)-$25. The awards ceremony and afterparty are Sat 3/8 at 7pm at Sage Restaurant, and tickets are only $20 and include dinner. Check out http://www.whittierfilm.org for more details and film schedule.

Sun 3/9 Country Sundays @ The Echo

The Echo is kicking off 2008's first Country Music & Sunday Barbeque this Sun 3/9, showcasing The Blasters and Tony Gilkyson, and hosted by Chris Morris, host of 103.1's Watusi Rodeo, and DJ Cuz'n Roy. The fun gets started at 5pm, welcomes all ages, and is free. Address: 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026. Visit http://www.attheecho.com/?m=20080309&cat=2 for venue info and http://www.blastersnewsletter.com/ for background on The Blasters.

Sat 3/8 Alpha @ Studio 74

Alpha, featuring new work by greats Tim Schafer and Dusty Mendes, is opening at Studio 74 on Sat 3/8 6-9pm. Details: 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno 93728, (559) 908.0658, http://studio-74.org/default.aspx. Fresno is definitely a haul from OC, but the show promises to make the journey worth your while. And as additional incentive, they will have a taco truck there! Find out more about Dusty via his blog: http://www.vequalsir.blogspot.com/

Fri 3/7 Why? and Yacht @ Natural History Museum

This Friday is First Fridays - Dinner, Discussion, Music & More at the Natural History Museum, featuring Why?, Yacht and Dub Lab DJs Ale and MatthewDavid. Evening schedule runs as follows: 5:30pm- Tour, 6:30pm- Discussion, 8:00pm- Music. Details: Fri 3/7, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles 90007, all ages, tickets $9 adults/$6.50 students. Visit http://www.nhm.org/firstfridays/ for additional information.

Sat 3/8, Sun 3/9 Las Vegas Diaspora @ LAM

Las Vegas Diaspora: The Emergence of Contemporary Art from the Neon Homeland travels to Laguna Art Museum from its recent premiere at the Las Vegas Museum of Art. Organized by art critic and curator Dave Hickey, this exhibition celebrates the work of twenty-six artists who received their degrees from UNLV. All of the featured artists studied with Hickey between 1990 and 2001, when he taught in the Department of Art at the school. The member opening is Sat night 3/8, and the show opens to the public on Sun 3/9 and runs through 6/1. Visit http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org/Current-Exhibit.html for further info.

Thurs 3/6 MCASD TNT: Urban Context (acronym crazy)

MCASD is hosting Urban Context tonight, as part of its Thursday Night Thing (TNT) regular events. Tonight's affair examines urban life and landscapes with an assortment of urban-themed activities, including artist/designer talks, reflective button-making, and entertainment provided by BRAAIINS!, Longstay, and DJ Destijl. Details: Thurs 3/6, 7-10pm, downtown galleries: 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., San Diego 92101, http://www.mcasd.org/events/lectures.asp#TNT