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THE BOOTY SUPREME GALORE

@ LITTLE TEMPLE

DJS SLOEPOKE (ROOTODOWN)

ANT.VALADEZ (MY MAMA'S CUCHI FRITO IS BETTER THAN YOURS)

HEATERS!! ANTHEMS!! CLASSICS!!!  THROWDOWNS!! THROW BACKS!!

GUEST LIST LOVE - antvala@sbcglobal.net 

My new book "In the Wake of Oya" is finally here!!!!

though it's "OFFICIAL" release is not till August 2nd!!!!….  

you can purchase it early…..online a:

www.gabrielagarciamedina.com

www.myspace.com/gabrielagarciamedina

or….if you live in LA you can go to Imix Books at:

5025 Eaglerock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-2512

Some of my 2nd book tour performances are: 

AUGUST SHOWS:

AUGUST 2ND:
Name: A-Womb
Description: A Gathering of poets, musicians and artists coming together to celebrate the sacred feminine in art, music and poetry.
Date: Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
What time: 8pm
Where: Little Ethiopia (Fairfax Blvd/Pico Blvd)
Contact: myspace.com/lynnix
Cost: Free
 

AUGUST 5TH:
Name: Spoken Funk
Description: Comedy and Poetry Weekly Event
Date: Sunday August 5TH, 2007
What time: 8pm (sharp if you wanna make sure you get in!…it gets packed!)
Where: Aqua Lounge: 424 Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Contact: 1866 212 3676
Cost: $10

AUGUST 12TH:
Name: Talking Drum
Description: Feature Performance at Poetry and Music Open Mic
Date: Sunday August 12th, 2007
What time: 8pm
Where: Lost Souls Café: 124 W. 4rth Street. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Contact: 213 617 7006/ findyourself@lostsouls.com
Cost: Free

AUGUST 14TH:
Name: Organic Soul Movement
Description: Feature Performance at Poetry and Music Open Mic
Date: Tuesday, August 14rth 2007
What time: 9pm
Where: Industry Café: 6039 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
Cost: Love Donations

AUGUST 16TH:
Name: Poet’s Jazz House
Description: Featured Artist at open mic in Leimert Park for  poets and musicians
Date: Thursday August 16
What time: 8pm-midnight
Where: Sunny’s Spot: 3349 West 43rd Place, Leimert Park (1 block south of McDonalds), LA, CA 90008
Contact: 323 291 4098
Cost: Free

AUGUST 17TH:
Name: Tia Chucha’s Cultural Café
Descrition: Feature performance at Tia Chucha’s Cultural Café Open Mic.
Date: Friday August 17th, 2007
What time: 8pm
Where: 10258 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
Contact: 818 896 1489/ info@tiachucha.com
Cost: Free

AUGUST 24RTH:
Name: Student Showcase and Benefit
Description:
Date: August 24rth
What time: 7pm
Where: Art Share LA
Cost: Free

AUGUST 25TH:
Name: Sappho’s Return
Description: Fashion Show and Perfromance
Date: August 25th, 2007
What time: 7:30pm
Where: Gay and Lesbian Center: 1625 Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Contact: 323 993 7400
Cost: TBA

SEPTEMBER SHOWS:

SEPTEMBER 3RD:
Name: Urbane Culture
Description: Feature at the Hottest Open Mic in Ontario, CA
Date: Monday, Sept. 3rd, 2007
What time: 8pm
Where: 223 W. Emporia Street, Ontario, CA 91762
Contact: myspace.com/urbaneculturelounge
Cost: Free

SEPTEMBER 13TH:
Name: KCET’S Annual Latino Heritage Month Gala
Description: Gala/Benefit organized by KCET Television to honor Latinos in the Arts, Education, Business, Social Work, etc.
Date: Thursday September 13th, 2007
What time: 6pm
Where: KCET Television Studios (Sunset Blvd.)
Cost: FREE NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC 

SEPTEMBER 27TH:
Name: A Mic and Dim Lights
Description: Feature at the Hottest Open Mic in Pomona (and the place that I consider my HOME VENUE for Poetry!!!!….my favorite Open Mic in the Country)…also a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FEATURE!
Date: September 27th, 2007
What time: 9pm
Where: Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center: 300 W. Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766
Contact: 909 469 0080
Cost: $3

SEPTEMBER 28TH:
Name: OFFICIAL BOOK RELEASE PARTY FOR “In the Wake of Oya” and GABRIELA GARCIA MEDINA’S 25th BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!
Description: An amazing show, an incredible line-up of artists, a great dj….spoken word, hip hop, salsa and afro-cunab!!!
Date: Friday September 28th, 2007
What time: 8pm (SHARP!!!)
Where: TBA (STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT!)
Contact: www.myspace.com/gabrielagarciamedina
Cost: FREE

SEPTEMBER 29TH:
Name: Timoi’s Gallery Opening
Description: Graffitti Gallery Opening with live artists, poets, emcees, and more
Date: Saturday September 29th, 2007 (MY BIRTHDAY!)
What time: 7:30pm
Where: 1640 North Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cost: Free

OCTOBER SHOWS:

OCTOBER 27TH:
Name: Annual Festival de la Gente
Description: Feature Performance at annual Boyle Heights festival
Date: Saturday, October 27th, 2007
What time: All Day!
Where: 6th Street Bridge (it’s closed off at Downtown and at Boyle Heights and it is filled with stages, vendor booths, art, food and more!
Contact: festivaldelagente.org
Cost: TBA

OCTOBER 28TH:
Name: Annual Festival de la Gente
Description: Feature Performance at annual Boyle Heights festival
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2007
What time: All Day!
Where: 6th Street Bridge (it’s closed off at Downtown and at Boyle Heights and it is filled with stages, vendor booths, art, food and more!
Contact: festivaldelagente.org
Cost: TBA

STAY TUNED FOR MY OFFICIAL BOOK RELEASE PARTY…AND BIRTHDAY PARTY INFORMATION!!!!…..A BLOG WILL BE POSTED SOON….STAY ALERT AND COME AND CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!…….WITH ART….MUSIC AND LOVE! 

For more information on the book or any of my upcoming events, please feel free to leave a comment and i will get back to you!!!

hope to see you around!!

much love-

gabriela garcia medina 

I'll be short and sweet: THIS PLACE IS HOT.  After many attempts at different Cuban restaurants I have to declare La Bodeguita de Pico the best Cuban Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Great service. Amazing food. Live muisc. Full bar.
Start with their Mojito topped with Champagne and Tostones Rellenos (fried green plantains baskets filled with shrimp or meat) as an appetizer. Now you are on your way to heaven! If their extensive menu confuses you; go for the "Clasico Plato Cubano". This dish comes with white rice and black beans, roast pork and ground beef in a habanera sauce with yuca with Cuban sauce and sweet yellow plantains. Feel free to try any of their other dishes, everything is excelent.

Added to the great taste and quality of their food, the service is incredible. This unpretentious, comfortable and affordable restaurant is so authentic you won't feel like you are in Los Angeles anymore! No wonder celebrities are arriving every now and then at this new eatery! They have a beautiful bar where you can chill over drinks after work or have a nightcap after dinner. The venue also has a separate room for private events.

SO if you live in LA or happen to be in town for a good time,
La Bodeguita de Pico should be a must on your LA's Top 10 List.

La Bodeguita De Pico
5047 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90019

Wed to Fridays 5pm-11pm 
Saturdays 5pm-12am 
Sundays 5pm-11pm

(323) 937-2822

www.labodeguitadepico.com

food for thought- why i love me (in g minor/a sharp) 

yo. i love myself so much that when i crack a joke, i wish i wasnt me, i wish i was the people around me so i can crack up to me..

sometimes when i sleep, i have these comedy filled dreams and no joke, i laugh hard as hell in my sleep.  dam i love me..

  First OFF

       What up to all the simpsons Fans!!

  So many of you might know The SIMPSONS movie will be coming to a theater near you July,27 , 2007. As promotion for the movie there are two &-Eleven stores that have been converted to Kwik-E-Marts. In the stores you can find simpsons products like Krusty-o's, Buzz cola and of course the SQUISHEE. I being a true simpsons fan couldnt resist the temptation to go check it out. I cant believe i waited in a stupid line to get in but i did. I went at about midnight and it looked like a line to get in some club Hehe. Thats pretty crazy Huh? Anyway There is one store in Santa Monica and one in Burbank. I went to the one in Burbank. It was cool I had a donut and a squishee and when i finished paying, the clerk said.. Thank you!! Please come Again!!!  YOu Know Like APU       SO yeah  Check it out!              

  Just another weirdo, Eric C