Eco-Logical Art ‘Second Saturday’ Events in LA

LA’s Eco-LogicalART gallery has announced yet another innovative eco-friendly way to exhibit art. The gallery, founded by Peter Schulberg, salvages toxic, non-biodegradable billboard vinyl and stretches them so that they may be used by LA-area artists for free in exchange for exposure on the exterior of the gallery.

Starting Saturday, June 13th, Eco-LogicalART will be launching a monthly exhibit of original art on the billboard directly over the gallery. The “Second Saturday at Eco-LA” events will feature a dramatic curtain drop reveal, live painting of billboards, eco vendors, green workshops, and more. Besides the monthly gallery installations, original billboard art will also go on display across the city.

From the press release:

Sponsored in part by the Vinyl Institute, the recurring “Second Saturday” events will also feature a gallery show of smaller art painted on vinyl, “live” billboard art painting, kids eco-art workshops, tree giveaways, eco vendors, bio-diesel demos, bike club sign-ups, and more. For Schulberg the varied event elements are a perfect fit.

“The billboard art is our wow factor. But we want people to experience a whole range of eco experiences. Going green is about taking a second look atthe world we live in.” For Schulberg the re-visionary moment came out of the blue–literally. Thinking back he calls it “divinyl intervention”.

This event not only makes smart use of 20,000 square feet of toxic material that would otherwise take up space in landfills, but also gets artists tons of exposure and puts art within the reach of LA citizens that might not otherwise get to see it. The work will be seen by 40,000 people per day.

The billboard will be unveiled at noon on June 13th at the Eco-LogicalART gallery, 4829 West Pico Blvd, 90019, and will be up until 4pm.

Link [Eco-LogicalART]

Green Business Camp: The UnConference for Green Business Growth

If you’re a Bay Area small green business owner or eco-entrepreneur, listen up. The one-day event ‘Green Business Camp’ is happening on April 30th, and it’ll be a great chance to meet, network with and learn from hundreds of fellow green entrepreneurs who are also passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact through their businesses.

From the Green Business Camp website:

It’s a fact – the world of small business is changing right before our eyes. The increasing concern over the impact our businesses are having on our world has sparked amazing new ventures determined to change what kind of products are sold, how we market those products and how we do business in general.

These green businesses are raising awareness amongst consumers and challenging their fellow businesses to become more sustainable and responsible.

We believe that collaboration amongst the green business community can strengthen each business, create incredible alliances and help transform their customers and clients into more conscious consumers.

Register now for special ticket pricing. The event takes place on April 30th, 8am-5pm at the Greenv Sustainable Center in South San Francisco. Get more details at the Green Business Camp website.

Link [Green Business Camp]

Thrifty Washington DC Tips for Green Inauguration Visitors

Headed to DC for the inauguration? Expect it to be extremely crowded, really cold and expensive. Don’t let the chaos of the event lead you astray from your green ways, though – Maura Judkis of US News & World Report’s Fresh Greens has a thrifty guide for green inauguration visitors that covers transportation, food, shelter, nightlife, free events – even ‘glamour’.

From Fresh Greens:

Shelter

Another green choice forced upon last-minute visitors: there are no hotels to be found anywhere near this city. That’s ok, though, since there are thousands of Washingtonians willing to rent out their places to you. You can get anything from an entire house to an air mattress on someone’s floor, all priced accordingly. Staying in a house is greener than a hotel (not that you have the option) because you likely won’t be consuming any more energy than the house’s original occupants would have. Many of the apartments are in great parts of town, within walking distance of the ceremony, parade, balls and nightlife. Perhaps your carpool buddy can stay with you, if you find a great deal in a close apartment, so that fewer people will need public transit. For last-minute housing, search Craigslist or AirBed & Breakfast.

Food

You’ll need reservations now if you want to eat at one of D.C.’s nicer restaurants at any point this weekend. With millions of people expected, many of whom are already beginning to file into the city, tables will be at a premium. For upscale eco-friendly dining, I like the appropriately patriotic Founding Farmers (1924 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.). Food is local, organic and delicious, and the bar’s mixologist shakes up prohibition-era cocktails – the restaurant’s specialty. Another notable green restaurant in D.C. is Nora (2132 Florida Ave. N.W.), which was the first restaurant in the country to be certified 100 percent organic. Hook (3241 M St. N.W.) in Georgetown was recently named one of the country’s best eco-friendly restaurants by Bon Appetit magazine.

Get the rest over at Fresh Greens, including details about both green inaugural balls. Have fun, be safe, and take lots of photos!

Link [Fresh Greens]
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