October 2008 Events

[ ] OCT 11, SATURDAY
nighttime till ?

Under a Peaceful Sky
(The Traveling Bonfires come home to Long Beach)
a pool/garden fundraise party, invites-only
MORE DETAILS COMING UP

[ ] OCT 25, SATURDAY
8pm to 10pm

Vagrant Wind Ushers Peace, 2
at Tribal Cafe in Echo Park, LA
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