September 1st, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: 

Lilli Muller : 213.247.8800

 lillim99@gmail.com)

Website:  www.AutumnLightsLA.com

Los Angeles, California -  In partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and Art2, AUTUMN LIGHTS LA 2009 debuts at Pershing Square Park as an annual event (next year to be expanded to a 3 day weekend event filled with light art) in Downtown Los Angeles, Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Returning from its successful 2006 and 2007 events, AUTUMN LIGHTS LA 2009, showcases Los Angeles artists presenting various forms of studio and performance art that feature installations, performances and projections utilizing the medium of light.  

Partnering with the Standard Downtown LA Lilli Muller curated a teaser installation at the Lobby of the Standard Downtown LA and a projection off the roof top for the night of the event including the artists: Jerico Woggon (blacklight installation), Desirae Hepp (lit Fabric installation), Lustre (video projection in the lobby) and Lilli Muller and Rick Mendoza with their video projection on the roof top.

Plug-In time 7pm:  Pershing Square will be literally transformed as the entertainment continues and a range of illuminations and projections light up park sculptures and surrounding buildings.

This day to night arts festival will include concessions and hosted community information booths.  It will be open to the public and free of charge.  In the sprit of Los Angeles’ Sister City Berlin and its annual “Festival of Lights“, this event will be a family friendly outdoor art gallery that will further promote Downtown Los Angeles as a world class cultural destination. In the future we will live broadcast in real time coinciding the festival with Berlin in a cultural and creative exchange of continents.

This event is curated and produced by downtown Los Angeles artist,  Lilli Muller, a community organizer for the downtown community and Arts District for the past 20 years.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

JUSTIN LUI, ERIK JAMES & PAUL PORTER & DUSTIN STROMENGER, ADRIAN SALINAS, AJE, DEBI CABEL, AARON LANDY, SEAN SOBCZUK, GINA STEPANUIK, ZIG RON, NATHAN CASWELL, SILVIA RIGON, CHRISTOPHER BUCHAKJIAN, HEATHER CARSON, PSYCHO GIRLFRIEND, JONATHAN BALDWIN, JERICO WOGGON, ED FUENTES, BRETT PHILLIPS, LUSTER GROUP, CAROL GEHRING, GAIA BRACCO, ROBERT REYNOLDS, CHARLIE CHO, KRIS CAHILL, ROBERT VARGAS, SIA, CHARLES T. HENRY, JAN ARNOLD, REX BRUCE, TIFFANY TRENDA, RICK ROBINSON, RICK MENDOZA, JESSICA SHOKRIAN, RICHARD ANKROM, LILLI MULLER, FLIP ONE, JURI KROLL, COLLABO, SIBYLLE ALLGAIER, MATTEO, BOW + ARROW, SUZI MOON, STEVEN BROOKS, VERN EVANS, MARGERY EPSTEIN, RUSH, SARA JONES, DESIRAE HEPP, BIRGITTE MOOS, HEIDI HUTCHINSON, ANNA BROOME

MUSICIANS: 

KING COTTON -  http://www.myspace.com/442481707

ROBOTANISTS -  http://robotanists.com

SPACESHIP MARTINI -   www.myspace.com/thespaceshipmartini

THE TOLEDO SHOW -   www.thetoledoshow.com

Please refer to website for updated information:

www.autumnlightsla.com

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS ARE:

DIRECTORS PATRON:

Downtown News,

EXECUTIVE PATRONS:

Council President Pro Tempore, City of Los Angels Jan Perry , The Downtown Center BID, The Standard Downtown LA, The Downtown Real Estate Association, Biscuit Company Lofts, 213, Royal Claytons EPG, Factory Place Lofts, Morgan Willard and The Saints of Hollywood, LADAD, LARABA, Bar 107, Brookfield Properties, LAPD, East Third, Citizen LA

SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO:

Jan Perry, Louise Cappone, Ann Vollmer, Dennis Hernandez, Bert Green, Elizabeth Petersen, Qathryn Brehm, Jan Arnold, Rick Robinson, Bill Cooper, Edgar Varela, Peter Frank, Shana Dambrot, Kris Werner, Morgan Willard, Hal Bastian, Alexander Stettinsky, V my hero!, Daniel Mc Donald, Suzi Moon, Steven Brooks, Martha Mitchel. Leonard Marcel - 50hz Film,

About Pershing Square:  

Pershing Square is an outdoor concert and event center. The only green park located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Pershing Square hosts an array of free programs for the downtown community.

Pershing Square

532 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

DIRECTIONS:

DASH 

From City Hall ride DASH "B" toward the Financial District and exit Olive at 6th Street. From the Garland Building ride DASH "E," exit Olive at 7th Street, and walk north one block. For alternate routes, visit www.ladotransit.com

METRO/Subway 

Ride the Red Line toward downtown Los Angeles and exit Pershing Square (5th Street). For alternate routes, visit www,mta.net 

Vehicles 

Drive the 110 Freeway toward Downtown Los Angeles and exit 6th Street. For parking information, call (213) 473-5557. 

Parking:

Parking is available in the Pershing Square underground parking structure for a flat rate for the night of the event.

Disabled Persons 

Parking is available on the first level of our parking facility. An elevator is also located at the center of the garage. Interpreters, assisted listening devices, and other services may be provided upon request.