This Week @ FarmlabOctober 25-October 31, 2007

Farmlab Public Salons

Friday, October 26, 2007 @ Noon
Angela Johnson Meszaros | AB32 Climate Change Law and What It Says About...
When California adopted the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32) it sent a statement heard around the world. The question is, what was the statement? Join Angela Johnson Meszaros for an exploration of ..... full text

Friday, November 2, 2007 @ Noon
Peter H. Diamandis, M.D | The Prize is Right: Using X PRIZEs to Benefit Humanity
Join Peter H. Diamandis, M.D., Chairman & CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, for a discussion on how the X PRIZE is reviving the concept of 'innovation prizes' in order to address major challenges of our era.... full text

Under Spring

Friday, October 27 @ 10:00 am – Noon
Mayan And Azteca Mask Making Workshop
Artist Christi Burgos will lead a mask-making workshop inspired by the Mayan and Aztec cultures. Create your very own mask, discover the history behind mask making, and learn about our upcoming La Ofrenda. .... full text

Saturday, November 3 @ 7:30 pm – Midnight
La Ofrenda Celebration Coming To Under Spring
Join Farmlab in a celebration of life honoring the ancestors as we transform Under Spring with hundreds of marigold and candles while featuring music and art. reflecting our city's cultural diversity .... full text

News + Projects

'Crystal Ship' Exhibition Coming to Farmlab
Opening Reception Scheduled For Friday, November 9 @ 7:30 pm
Subtitled, "A family of artists looking for Arcadia", this exhibition features the work of artists Felicity Powell, Ansel Krut and Saskia and Hannah Krut-Powell. The show will run at Farmlab through December 28, 2007 ..... full text

Copies of 'Cornfield' Report Available to Conference Attendees
PUBLIC SPACE LA!-Goers Welcome to White Paper
Visitors to this week's PUBLIC SPACE LA! Conference -- The 1st AIA Los Angeles Urban Open Space Summit -- are invited to bring home a free copy of "The Cornfield: News Ideas For A Sustainable Urban Park" ..... full text