A HOT and I mean HOT Summer Day

Well Summer has finally arrived here in Los Angeles and boy is it hot~

Worked this month with Gabriel Buenla on his “I Got Something To Say” interview show.  Some great interviews with Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries, Professor Rudy Acuña, our friends Ted Gottis and Javier Angulo from the LGBT communities talking a whole lotta Chisme!  If you want to see more of the interviews please visit thenonprofitnetwork.org and click on "Videos"

Colombo's Jesse (center) and guest

Speaking of Chisme… Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse and Jazz Club’s 56^th Anniversary celebration was the happening Sunday nite.  The music was nice and food was good and it was just nice to be in attendance with Linda Ferrell and Vic Parrino (although we didn’t physically see Vic) and the rest of the Colombo’s regulars.  Well here’s to Colombo’s and may they be around another 56 years! Side note: Designed some awesome t-shirts and baseball caps for them, so when you make your next dinner date with Colombo’s check em out– they are for sale.

Linda and Ronn Savala

Crazy me and Linda

I have a new friend… Irene Diaz… she is soooooo talented.  A niece of Ronn Savala friend Hortensia Lopez.    I wanted to post this video of her… “Won’t You Stay” and original song.. it’s sooooo beautiful it puts a smile on my face.  Look out world Ms. Diaz is on her way to being a star!!!!

Irene Diaz.... superstar!

Speaking of Hortensia, she had her ?? (won’t tell) birthday bash at our house Saturday the 21^st.  It was a hot summer nite and her guest all had a good time.  It’s always nice to make new friends.  I made some good eats for the evening.  A summer menu of various salads and a cold Avocado Soup to boot!  Hope you had a fun time Hortensia!

"I don't want to drink anymore!!!"

Been working on the Italian American Museum people this week.  The 2^nd Annual Taste of Italy is coming up this October 16^th, 2010.  It’s their annual fundraiser to help in the completion of the Italian Hall.  Mariann Gatto is working her buns off putting this gig together.  Please visit their website at www.italianhall.org to purchase your tickets to this GREAT event.  Lots of food and drink, you WON’T be disappointed and you can be part of history by putting history in place a the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles.

Don’t have anything political to talk about this time, although I do want to thank Liberty Mesa from Councilmen’s José Huizar’s office.  She came through and took care of a mess we have had on the corner of Linda Rosa Ave. and Colorado.  I know others were working on this but it’s nice to know that when you know someone that things will get done faster.  And speaking of Liberty our x councilmen Nick Pacheco stopped by to say hi, the man is looking better than ever, I guess getting a break from politics is good for him!

Finally don’t forget the upcoming Hispanic American Heritage Month celebration September 15^th through October 15^th, visit www.diversitygraphics.com and see our posters, banners and postcards that will help you celebrate!

Colombo's Italian Steakhouse and Jazz Club 56th Anniversary!

I wanted to share this with you as Colombo's is an icon here in Eagle Rock and it has one of the best bar and bartender in all of Los Angeles!  Your get your drink and it's a drink!  The food is fantastic and owner Vic Parrino has put together some great talent for their Jazz concert series.  So check out the menu, make your reservations and get your booties down to Colombo's this Sunday the 22nd and take advantage of the special prices!

Colombo's is located at 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Telephone: (323) 254-9138
Reservations are recommended and tell them MANDOG sent ya!

The MANDOG is back! And a lot has happened....

Well well well, where should start.
So many things have happened since I lasted updated my blog.  

Cecila Mercado (pictured left) with Letty Lianoz and friend.

Ok lets start by tipping our hats to and Executive Gabriel Buenla for once again reaching out to the community and providing them with FREE clothing with another “A Trabajar” cloths give-a-way held in mid June.  The hard working staff at Plaza also donated their Saturday to help distribute clothing and provide the community with information on the many services and programs they offer at Plaza.  It was also my good friend Cecilia Mercado’s last event with Plaza as she has ventured on to a new and exciting Job!  Cecilia has done a wonderful job at Plaza working on events and fundraisers and going beyond her call of duty!  I am sure we will work with each other again.  Congratulations Cecilia!