LA FAP July 31 -- _Can't Stop the Music_ and _The Apple_ screening

id like to check out the movie, but i have to be moved out of my current residence by the 31st...

Wednesday, July 28 – 7:30 PM

"Can’t Stop The Musical……Shorts!"

(I like how if you scroll down that link they're showing the 1973 musical version of Lost Horizon on Tuesday and that the screenwriter was in fact Larry Kramer. Yes, THAT Larry Kramer.)

Here's my thought -- due to the train schedules, I'll be up in Hollywood probably around 4 pm or so, will kill a bit of time at Amoeba, then will head over to the theater to pick up tickets at 5 pm. Elvis T and I were planning on meeting over there around then, then we'll head to the cafe [or wherever else is chosen] then.

either case, for the Egyptian i highly suggest enduring the traffic and parking at the hollywood & highland underground structure thing (enter on orange, i believe) since they VALIDATE and it's only about $2. unless you totally luck out and find street parking on las palmas or whatever, but on a sat night that's about as likely as rain. plus, it's fun to walk past garish faux-babylonian "architecture"

Perhaps a touch -- partially I'm operating on Elvis T.'s advice that screenings can either sell out or fill up really quickly, and so it's good to be at the theater some time before it all starts (I note there's also going to be some sort of costume contest and the like, so this is why Chaki must win and why pictures must be taken). If someone does want to suggest somewhere other than the Cafe that's nearby, by all means (and if it doesn't have much in the way of proper drinks beforehand, that could well be a deciding factor)! Good parking tips as well for those taking a car over, and if you're definitely in for the film, buy tickets pre-cafe (or whatever).

and so, _if_ i make it (which seems likely as of now) and _if_ the er, $ issue is partially solved by sat (up in the air as of now) --->

- i totally-enthusiastically volunteer to get tix for anyone in advance, like sat daytime, and hold them for you. and you can pay me back! let me know, k? seriously it's vey close to me - if only the servants weren't away this weekend ::makes dismissive, exasperated gesture with hands i'd have the pre-FAP at my own little "weekend lounge" (har har m'ah studio) but i'm out of drinks, i fear (unless you like Brita!!).

Dear heavens, what glory. More tomorrow.

But as for the FAP itself, great to meet Lukas for a drink and a bit of chat, and as always seeing Spencer was very cool! Along with Elvis T., Vic and I that made up the actual Snow White Cafe FAP, sorry nobody else could make it there!

Chaki and his coworker Julie met up with Elvis, Vic and I at the theater, and we commandeered the front row of the balcony and had a blast. Also, special secret extra guest! -- I was wandering through the lobby when someone asked "Are you Ned?" And lo and behold, Vic and I got to meet Morris Pavilion, who I didn't realize lived here at all! Sorry we couldn't meet up after the movies for more of a chat, but come to the next FAP, whenever that is!

And for any lurkers reading this (god knows why), I was there to represent YOU.

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I may show up for Black Dice FAP, also. I will definitely be at both shows.

IIRC, Ben lives on sycamore near the Knitting Factory and was offering to host a Black Dice FAP for that Saturday? I may be wrong....