Does it cost anything to submit?

Yes – but unlike some other festivals that don’t give away cash or prizes and can cost into the hundreds-ours is only $25 for early bird submissions- which are going on RIGHT NOW until July 15, 2010!

Who’s on the panel?

• Ian Cohen, New Wave Entertainment
• Tammy Jo Dearen, booker- Independent Comedy Festival
• Keegan Michael Key, “Mad Tv”
• Gary Light, GL Management and previously of William Morris
• Jon Lovitz, “Saturday Night Live”
• Mo Pollock, booker for the Downtown Comedy Club
• Mike Rotman, Show Runner- Comedy Central
• Rachel Rusch, Montreal Comedy Festival

Is this the same thing as the L.A. Comedy Festival?

No.

Side note: Looking to promote your band or business? The producers are looking for donations and contributions in exchange for advertising. Donate your band’s CDs, tickets to your show, a gift certificate to your business to be used as prizes in exchange for your name in the program.

For more information, visit www.HollywoodComedyFest.com. Or check out their Facebook page.

About Frog Island Comedy

Frog Island’s “Elmo’s World: Behind the Scenes” and “How To Pick Up Prostitutes” sketches have received millions of hits on YouTube. To check them out for yourself, visit the YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w14aCTMcrgQ. For more info about Frog Island Comedy, visit www.frogislandcomedy.com.

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“The students will live with Burbank host families during their twelve day stay, improving their English skills, learning about daily life in the United States, and experiencing Burbank hospitality. A full itinerary has been set to introduce them to local sights and attractions, such as a tour of Warner Bros. Studio, Universal Studios, a visit the San Fernando Mission and a tour of UCLA. The Incheon delegation will also visit the June 29 Burbank City Council meeting, tour the City of Burbank, and enjoy celebrating the 4th of July, Burbank style.

“Next summer, the Burbank Sister City Committee is anticipating sending Burbank students to visit Incheon Metropolitan City as part of their ongoing cultural exchange program. It will also be the 50th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Burbank and Incheon.

“The Burbank Sister City Committee is a non-profit organization composed of community volunteers, dedicated to fulfilling the Committee’s mission of promoting communication, goodwill, and cultural awareness between the City of Burbank and its Designated Sister Cities. Burbank has four Sister Cities: Solna, Sweden (1960); Incheon, Korea (1961); Gaborone, Botswana (1975); and Ota, Japan (1984).” (City of Burbank)

If you had to come up with a list of your favorite Burbank spots for the students to visit, which spots would they be and why?

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Sometimes I miss going to school, although I certainly don’t miss the application process or the anxiety that comes with choosing a school.  If you’re interested in attending Woodbury, but haven’t quite decided yet, consider attending the following event:

Last Call For Fall

From Monday, June 21 to Friday, June 25 (11 a.m.-8 p.m.), Woodbury University’s Admissions Office will be holding their “Last Call for Fall” event to give students the chance to apply last minute for the Fall 2010 semester which begins August 23. For those who have applied, you will also have the opportunity to:

• Meet with an admissions counselor
• Tour our beautiful campus
• Submit an application for the Fall 2010 semester if you haven’t already done so (Yes, we’re still accepting applications for this term.)
• Receive an application fee waiver
• Submit any outstanding documents to complete your current application
• Sign up for SOAR (Student Orientation Advising and Registration)
• Receive fun prizes
• Receive scholarships for qualifying students
• Enjoy refreshments provided by Woodbury

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to become a member of the Woodbury University community! For more information, please call the Admissions Office at 818.252.5221.

Grow Your Small Business Workshop

Aspiring and current small business owners are invited to attend a free and open-to-the-public business workshop and expo, entitled “Grow Your Small Business: Financing, Contracts and Negotiation Workshop.” The session will be from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 24 at Woodbury University’s School of Business in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium.

The workshop is being presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Life Magazine, the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center, and Woodbury University. For more information, call 818-552-3244 or emailladoevents@sba.gov.

For more information about Woodbury University, visit www.woodbury.edu.

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Los Angeles (June 10, 2010) – Councilmember LaBonge joined celebrating residents and city officials at the launch of the Clybourn Avenue street repaving on Thursday.  Donning hard hats decorated with City of Los Angeles and City of Burbank emblems, the Councilmember praised the cooperative efforts to resurface the street that joins the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles and the City of Burbank.

From the north end of Riverside Drive to its southern terminus of Toluca Lake Avenue, Clybourn Avenue was riddled with asphalt deterioration and patchwork fixes.  Councilmember LaBonge worked with the City of Burbank to address the wear and tear.  The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will repair the street beginning Thursday and the City of Burbank will foot the bill for the next resurfacing.

“I promised two things during my campaign,” said Councilmember LaBonge.  “I promised to bring the government to the people of this City and I promised to repave Clybourn Avenue.  It’s been a long road to fix this street, but we’ve finally conquered Clybourn thanks to the teamwork between our two cities.”

Councilmember LaBonge was joined by Board of Public Works Commissioner, Andrea Alarcon, Bureau of Street Services Director, William A. Robertson and Assistant Directors, Nazario Sauceda and Ron Olive. Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke and City Manager Michael Flad also shared in the celebration.

“The Clybourn Avenue resurfacing project is an outstanding example of collaboration between two nearby cities working together to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the region,” said William Robertson, Director of the Bureau of Street Services. “We are pleased to participate in this important project and acknowledge the City of Burbank for its partnership with us.”

The information above was provided by the City of Burbank.

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The Deets:

• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• Entertainment from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
• Fireworks – 9:00 p.m
• Tickets: $12-$22 ($8-$18 Seniors over 60/disabled; Free for children 2 and under)
• Entertainment includes the Burbank Philharmonic and Stone Soul

Click here for tickets.

About The Burbank Philharmonic

Comprised of the finest professional musicians in Southern California, the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra boasts gifted artists from Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, and the greater Los Angeles area, many from an exciting pool of talent that performs regularly as studio musicians in recording sessions and on major motion picture soundtrack. The Orchestra also draws members from around the world.

About Stone Soul

Stone Soul brings you the best Classic Soul & Motown, presented with the passion, artistry and skill that the original performers brought to the stage. Hit songs from James Brown, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Otis Redding and many more are sure to please people of all ages. Stone Soul’s electric live performances have been called on to support legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, The O’Jays, Diana Ross and BB King& Once you hear and see them you’ll swear you are part of a real, live sixties go-go! So get on the good foot and see for yourself why Stone Soul is Southern California’s Premier Classic Soul & Motown band!

Visit StarlightBowl.com for more information on their summer concert series.

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Interested members of the community are encouraged to attend this informative meeting to ask questions of the Authority’s representatives and provide input on the project. Input received at this meeting will help the City provide comments to the project planners before they present their findings to the Authority Board of Directors in July.

• Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
• Time: 6:30 pm – 9pm
• Location: Community Service Building, Room 104, 150 North Third Street, Burbank

About the California High Speed Rail Project

The California High Speed Rail Project is a high-speed (up to 220 mph) conventional train system connecting San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, along with other intermediate cities. The route would pass through the City of Burbank and would include a stop near Downtown Burbank.

City of Burbank staff has been working with the California High Speed Rail Authority to ensure all potential impacts within the City of Burbank are addressed as part of the project’s environmental review. While staff has been monitoring the Authority’s ongoing progress as it develops the proposed project, at this time there has been no formal recommendation or policy direction made by staff or the Burbank City Council in favor or opposition of the Califiornia High Speed Rail Project.

Click here to read more about Burbank’s involvement in this project.  You can also visit www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov for more information.

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Compost Workshop at Sheridan Gardens Nursery

• Date and Time: June 12th, 9:30am – 11:00am
• Location: 817 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank

Learn to turn your leaves, grass, and food scraps into rich nutritious soil for your yard. Burbank is celebrating the 20th anniversary of it’s Backyard Composting Program with neighborhood workshops and free bins to Burbank Residents.More than 10,000 Burbank residents have already been through the workshop. Join others in your community as they build a truly sustainable city together. Workshops are free and fun for the whole family. Call Burbank Recycle Center to RSVP (818) 238-3900. You can also check out their website at www.burbankrecycling.com.

Boy Scout Troop 210 Car Wash & Breakfast

• Date and Time: Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 9 am to 4 pm
• Location: Burbank Elks Lodge #1497 - 2232 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank (behind Public Storage)

This event is hosted By Burbank Elks Lodge #1497, and the car wash is open to the public. Boy Scout Troop 210 is having a car wash fund raising event in the parking lot in front of the Burbank Elks Lodge 1497 on. The cost is $5.00 per car and $7.00 per van, SUV or truck.

At the same time the Lodge will be serving breakfast served from 9:00 am to 11:30 am to Elk members and their guests.  Non-Elk members, who purchase a car wash, are welcome to stay for breakfast too. The $7.00 special breakfast includes waffles with bacon or sausage, coffee and juice, and there are other menu choices as well. Come out, support the Boy Scouts, and get your car washed, while having breakfast!

I think having a clean yard and a clean car is a great way to start off the summer. If anything, you will feel clean and organized. Happy Summer!

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South Africa 2010 World Cup Bingo/Drinking Game

The rules are simple: watch the games and watch out for the cliché events, both on the pitch and in the commentary box and tick them off/drink as directed. As the events below happen mark your score/drink as per the point system below.

One Point/Drink

• A goal is scored

Double Points/Drinks

• if the player celebrates through gymnastic display (e.g. somersault, forward roll, backflip)
• A player is booked
• Commentator describes a carnival atmosphere in the stadium
• if the camera pans to a beautiful woman in the crowd at this point
• The camera pans to a beautiful woman in the crowd at anytime
• Commentator talks about a nation having a chance to be the first African nation to lift the trophy
• if no African nation is involved in the game being played
• If a free kick is awarded and the commentator talks about how much David Beckham or Christiano Ronaldo would relish an opportunity from this range (non-Portugal games only)
• Any mention of Roger Milla (Legend) by a commentator
• Any mention of 1966 either by a commentator or in the studio at half time
• if England, Germany or North Korea are not playing
• Any time an injured player is mentioned outside of the announcement of the teams
• The phrase ‘group of death’ is used by anyone!
• There is a Mexican wave
• if Mexico is playing at the time
• A commentator mispronounces the name of one of a player
• if they try to correct themselves and still get it wrong
• The commentator mentions how close the Irish team were to the final
• if France is not involved in the game being played
• Any mention of the ‘Hand of God’ incident (drink to forget the pain)

Ten Points/Down your Drink

• A player is sent off
• A referee does a ‘Graham Poll’ and books a player twice without sending them off
• A manager is sent to the stands

For more info on drinking and how to play this particular drinking game, check out Kristian Downer’s post on EPL TALK.

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Bring friends and family to Woodbury University Alumni Night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, June 12. By popular demand online via the Woodbury University Facebook community, join us for a screening of the movie “Beetlejuice” at the only place where you can be both above and below the stars of Hollywood!

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. No reservations are necessary; $10 donation tickets are available at the gate and a DJ will be spinning before and after the screening. The first seven alumni to find us will receive prizes such as Woodbury polos, mugs, and more. Look for Woodbury pennants and the Woodbury University Alumni Association banner.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard. For more information, visit www.cinespia.org.

I know I’ve already raved about Cinespia, but you really must go! They’ve already been showing movies for a couple of weeks now. I can’t believe I’m just now going to see my first one. I will bring back pictures to entice you. What could be better than watching a movie in the cemetery while having a picnic with friends? You can even bring your own booze! I’m telling you, it’s the place to be.

About the Woodbury University Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is dedicated to helping alumni connect to the university and to one another, making involvement in Woodbury a lifelong experience for alumni nationally and internationally. One of the valuable benefits of membership in the Alumni Association is the networking opportunity.

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“On TUESDAY, JUNE 8 at 6:30 P.M., Burbank teens (6th through 12th grades) are invited to the very first TEEN COFFEEHOUSE and OPEN MIC NIGHT at the Buena Vista Library!

“We are hoping, of course, that many of you will come to PERFORM. If you would like to, please email or call Melissa at 818 238-5589 and SIGN UP. We need your NAME, your PHONE NUMBER, and your TALENT (i.e., sing/play guitar, share poetry, do magic tricks or stand-up comedy, etc.). Call or email right away! Get on the performers’ roster!

“BUT—if you’re bashful, you can still come be the AUDIENCE!!! Dress up, if you like, in beatnik style, and join us for coffee drinks and other refreshments while you are dazzled by the bravura of your talented peers!

Peter Frankman from Burroughs High School will be our guest emcee.” (Burbank Library Blog)

There are a lot of other events for teens happening this summer at Buena Vista Library. Check out what else is on the calendar:

Make Waves! Teen Summer Reading Program

The reading program takes place June 8 – July 23,^, 2010. Sign ups started this week. Entertainment! Contests! Prizes! Read to Win! Come in to any Burbank Library and sign up for summer fun.

Catch the Writing Wave Workshop

Wednesday, July 7, 3:00-5:30 p.m. A great workshop for aspiring or accomplished teen writers! Call 818 238-5589 to sign up. Located at the Buena Vista Branch Library Storytime Room.

Other Things to Remember:

• There will be DRAWINGS FOR PRIZES at all programs.
• For every book you read and enter into your READING LOG, you get a ticket for weekly prize drawings. Win Jamba Juice, Wahoo’s, and Sees Candy gift cards, AMC movie tickets and more!
• For every BOOK REVIEW you write, you get an additional ticket for those drawings…and the books you review may be included in “Burbank Teens’ Favorite Reads” book lists!
• Don’t forget to enter the OCEAN TRIVIA CONTEST—prizes for the top five participants with the correct answers!

Click here to learn more about the library’s summer activities for teens.

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