Vista L.A. for Sun., June 28, 2009

Additional information for the Vista L.A. show aired on Sunday, June 28.TAKING FLIGHT
Vista L.A. talks to longtime trapeze artist Richie Gaona, whose family spans three generations of trapeze artists, going back to his grandfather, who performed with the circus in Mexico. After spending 15 years with the Ringling Brothers Circus, Richie came to L.A. to become a stuntman and now trains others on the trapeze in his own backyard at Richie's Trapeze Workshop.

For more information on Richie Gaona's Trapeze Workshop, visit: http://www.flytrapeze.com/

FRIJOLITOS: BILINGUAL PAGE TURNER
In 2002, The Barrios Family from the city of Montebello created "Frijolitos -- Viva La Cultura!" which is a collection of educational, bilingual books and plush toys embracing Latino culture, Latin American history and touching on universal themes that all children can relate to and learn from. The "Frijolitos" business is family owned and operated. The culturally enriching products have been well received by the Los Angeles community and are available at multiple book stores and boutiques.

For more information on where to buy the products, attend a book signing event or other upcoming events: www.frijolitosinc.com

YOLA: THE MAGIC OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Youth Orchestra L.A., also known as YOLA, is a music program for children in underserved neighborhoods of Los Angeles, primarily in Central and South L.A. Under the direction of incoming L.A. Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and L.A. Philharmonic President Deborah Borda, the mission of Youth Orchestra L.A. is to put instruments in the hands of children and give them the best quality instruction by creating new ensemble programs, all free of cost. Another key goal in cultivating the student orchestra members is to instill life-long values, such as discipline and teamwork.

For more information on how to sign up your child: http://www.laphil.com/education/ymi_youth_orchestra_la.cfm

BALLET ACADEMY: A WONDERLAND OF BALLET
Seventeen years ago Mario Nugara created City of Angels Ballet, a non-profit dance academy located in Silver Lake, that teaches boys and girls the art of classical ballet. Dance instruction and fancy costumes are offered free of cost to children, ages seven to 18, from various underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods. Since 1993, more than 20,000 children have come through the doors at City of Angels Ballet. The classes are taught by founder and artistic director Mario Nugara, a professional dancer himself, who not only gives children an opportunity to learn all aspects of ballet, but who also transports them to a magical place where they feel like princes and princesses -- even if it's only for a short while.

For more information on ballet classes, or if you would like to donate to the City of Angels Ballet non-profit, visit: http://www.cityofangelsballet.org

CULTURE AND TRADITION
El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Orange County is carrying on Latin American cultural traditions in dance, music and art. The unique center in Orange County offers the public an open space to explore their cultural interests and empower themselves to make change in their community.

If you'd like to visit the cultural arts center or for more information, visit: www.el-centro.org

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