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PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness, a new documentary from 10-time Emmy Award-winning director Jordan Kronick, opens this Friday, October 2, at the <a href="https://www.laemmle.com/film/peaking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Laemmle Monica Film Center</a> in Santa Monica.
The film takes viewers inside real psychedelic experiences as they happen, following professional athletes, military veterans, people struggling with addiction, trauma survivors and others exploring psychedelics in connection with healing and recovery. PEAKING looks at psilocybin, ayahuasca, LSD, MDMA, ibogaine and Bufo, while experts including Rick Doblin, Robin Carhart-Harris and Heroic Hearts Project founder Jesse Gould provide context on the science and evolving psychedelic movement.
Featured participants include two-time Stanley Cup champion Daniel Carcillo and former NHL player Stephen Johns, along with military veterans and others whose experiences are documented on camera. The film also examines the history of psychedelics, from their criminalization in the 1960s to their growing presence in medicine and public conversation.The Friday, October 2 screening will be followed by a special Q&amp;A featuring documentary participants Thomas Wyatt, a retired U.S. Army combat veteran, and Chalvia Brown, a former U.S. Air Force veteran and trauma survivor.
Tickets and showtimes are available through Laemmle Monica Film Center.
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Local Event: PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness (Film Premiere)

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of...

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness, a new documentary from 10-time Emmy Award-winning director Jordan Kronick,...

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness (Film Premiere)

WHAT: Handel, Mozart, and Respighi featuring organist Haesung Park with the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, Dwayne S. Milburn, music director and conductor 
WHEN: Friday, October 2 – 8:00 PM 
WHERE: St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA  
PROGRAM: Handel, Organ Concerto, HWV 295, The Cuckoo and the Nightingale; Respighi, Botticelli Triptych; Mozart, Symphony No. 39, K. 543 
TICKETS: $49 general admission | $10 students with ID at the door | Children under 16 are free 
INFO: <a href="https://musicguildonline.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">musicguildonline.org</a> | 310.573.0722  Pacific Palisades, CA — The Music Guild at St. Matthew's launches its 42nd concert season on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. with brilliance, color, and celebration. Led by Music Director and Conductor Dwayne S. Milburn, the acclaimed Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's welcomes internationally recognized organist Haesung Park for a program featuring Handel's beloved Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295 ("The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"), Respighi's colorful Botticelli Triptych, and Mozart's majestic Symphony No. 39. 
"This season opener invites audiences into a world of wonder, beauty, and discovery," said Music Director Dwayne S. Milburn. "This program spans centuries of musical imagination, from Handel's joyful dialogue between organ and orchestra to the luminous colors of Respighi and the profound expressive depth of Mozart. We are especially delighted to welcome organist Haesung Park for Handel’s “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale”." 

The Program 
The concert opens with Handel's delightful Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295 “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale”. Inspired by birdsong, the work blends sparkling orchestral textures with virtuosic organ passages that evoke the calls of the cuckoo and nightingale. Hear organist Haesung Park bring the restored Pardee Memorial Fisk organ to life! 
Next, Respighi’s Botticelli Triptych transforms three Renaissance paintings into glowing orchestral scenes. Audiences will encounter a succession of musical images, from the radiant beauty of Spring to the dreamlike atmosphere of The Adoration of the Magi and the dramatic sweep of The Birth of Venus. 
The night concludes with one of Mozart's final symphonies, Symphony No. 39. The work unfolds through soaring melodies, graceful dances, and moments of profound emotional depth, culminating in a finale of dazzling vitality. Audiences will experience Mozart at the height of his creative powers, where elegance and expressive intensity coexist in perfect balance. 

The Guest Artists 
Dr. Haesung Park began her music studies at the age of four in her hometown of Seoul, South Korea. She received her musical training at the Korean National University of Arts, her Master of Music degree from Boston University and her Doctor of Musical Arts degree with outstanding honors from the University of Southern California where she studied piano and organ with Norman Krieger and Dr. Ladd Thomas, respectively. Dr. Park has an extensive career as a collaborative pianist and recitalist and can be heard as the featured pianist on the soundtrack of the documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story, which was recorded at the Capitol Records studio in Hollywood. Dr. Park is currently the organist and pianist at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pacific Palisades as well as at Vallejo Drive Seventh Adventist Church in Glendale. She is also the principal keyboardist for The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s. 

Free Pre-Concert Talk 
A free pre-concert talk, “Liner Notes,” will take place at 7:10 PM, offering audiences additional context about the music, composers, and historical figures featured in the program. Members of the ensemble will join Music Director and Conductor Dwayne Milburn. “Liner Notes” is free and open to all ticket holders. 

Ticket and Venue Information 
Tickets are $49 general admission. Students with ID attend for just $10 at the door. Children under 16 are free. Tickets may be purchased online at <a href="https://www.musicguildonline.org/event/bach-collegium-san-diego-presents-handels-messiah/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MusicGuildOnline.org.</a>

About Music Guild at St. Matthew’s 
The Music Guild at St. Matthew’s presents “World-Class Music close to Home” in Pacific Palisades. Now in its 42nd season, the Music Guild is anchored by the critically acclaimed Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s – a 35-member professional ensemble founded in 1985 and under the direction of Dwayne S. Milburn. The Guild presents distinguished guest soloists and ensembles in seven thoughtfully curated programs, complemented by their Choral Arts Initiative, new music commissions and world premieres, and community concerts at local service organizations. Known for intimate acoustics, welcoming hospitality, and accessible pricing, St. Matthew’s Music Guild nurtures a vibrant community of artists and audiences. For programs, tickets, and season passes, visit <a href="https://musicguildonline.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MusicGuildOnline.org.  </a>

Local Event: Music Guild at St. Matthew’s opens their 42nd season with   “Handel, Mozart, and Respighi” 

Music Guild at St. Matthew’s opens their 42nd...

WHAT: Handel, Mozart, and Respighi featuring organist Haesung Park with the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, Dwayne S....

Music Guild at St. Matthew’s opens their 42nd season with   “Handel, Mozart, and Respighi” 

IMAN Cultural Center

Fixing &amp; Flipping Houses.&nbsp; Everyone dreams of flipping houses, but very few ever really do it.&nbsp; Why is that?&nbsp; Rehabs are fun and challenging, and the profits can be enormous.&nbsp; Plus, compared to other investments, you receive your profits in months (not years). Not to mention those HGTV shows are just so additive. So why don’t more people do it?&nbsp; The answer is simple; people don’t know how to get started.&nbsp; They don’t know where to turn, what to do, or who to trust.&nbsp; Well, stay tuned, because we have the answer. &nbsp; Guest Speaker. The answer is Don Costa, our very special guest speaker at our October meeting. &nbsp;During his presentation, Don will cover four crucial topics: (1) How to find houses to flip, (2) How to finance your purchase, (3) How to rehab your property, and (4) How to flip your house quickly for fun and profit.&nbsp; Specifically, Don will be discussing: &nbsp;

*&nbsp; Finding the perfect flip
*&nbsp; Funding your rehabs the right way
*&nbsp; Systems to manage your team &amp; timeline
*&nbsp; Tips to cash flow as you grow
*&nbsp; Maximizing your exit (getting the most profit out of each flip) &nbsp;
If you’re already fixing and flipping houses, or just getting started, you’re going to love Don’s presentation!&nbsp; Don is going to explain why “fixing &amp; flipping” is the most lucrative (and most fun) strategy in real estate investing.&nbsp; Plus, he has plenty of real estate experiences and examples to share with you.&nbsp; Most importantly, he has actually done it with hundreds of rehabs throughout California. Don is going to show you how to get started and be successful.&nbsp;
Date &amp; Time: Thursday night, October 8, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, LA 90034 (between National and Palms).&nbsp;
Parking: Metered street parking. Plus, there are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palm. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National.&nbsp;From either lot it’s a short two blocks walk to the Iman. Valet parking is also available. Free Admission:&nbsp;Admission to our meetings is always FREE (complimentary), but reservations are recommended. &nbsp;

RSVP: To register, please go to www.LARealEstateInvestors.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association (“LAC-REIA”). Founded in 1996, LAC-REIA is&nbsp;the oldest and largest investor group in California. Our Association helps people invest in real estate by offering (1) education, (2) networking, (3) workshops, and (4) mentoring. If you need help with any of our services, please let us know.&nbsp;

Local Event: "How to Fix & Flip Houses"

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Fixing & Flipping Houses.  Everyone dreams of flipping houses, but very few ever really do it.  Why is that?  Rehabs are fun...

Vendors Expo. Our super-duper, world-famous "Real Estate Vendors Expo" returns on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association. The Vendor Expo opens promptly at 6:30 pm. Don't be late!
We'll have a rotating collection of over thirty (30) of the finest vendors with all of the real estate services and products you will need to become a successful investor, including private lenders, title companies, data services, CPA, escrow companies, building suppliers, title insurance, home inspectors, business credit, tax auctions, Realtor services, Legal Shield, identity theft services, hard money lenders, Airbnb, mortgage brokers, life insurance, tax sales, ADu's, 1031 exchanges facilitators, contractors, out-of-state investment opportunities, insurance agents, credit repair consultants, staging companies, wholesale deals, hard money lenders, private mentoring, and much MUCH more! So come early, meet and greet, and expand your "Dream Team" of real estate professionals that are eager to help you succeed. Be sure to bring lots and lots of business cards to pass out. This is a fantastic networking opportunity.
Date &amp; Time: Thursday night, October 8, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 
Location: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles 90034 (between National and Palms).
Parking: Metered &amp; free street parking. There are also two FREE parking garages at: (1) 3456 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor &amp; Palms), and (2) 3272 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor and National). Both parking lots are a short two block walk to the Iman. Valet parking at the Iman will also be available ($15).
 
Free Admission. Remember, our Vendor Expos (and general meetings) are always FREE. 
 
RSVP. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick-1666541.icptrack.com%2Ficp%2Frelay.php%3Fr%3D23974816%26msgid%3D223932%26act%3DGAR8%26c%3D1666541%26pid%3D936410%26destination%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.lareic.com%252F%26cf%3D8715%26v%3Da2c894c1a132beb4ea419e99731d62e7f88f31ae075587dd7648afc328ac7f20&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C55781e1d41fa453dcd9d08df18270054%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639256227923598066%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HnyR3Inm106jKigsODsfcA9X7B%2F86RcEEHPKpP1d5HQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LARealEstateInvestors.com</a>.
Vendors Wanted: We already have over 30+ vendors, but we're always looking for more! If you have a service and/or product that would be helpful to real estate investors and real estate professionals, we want you! If you (or someone you know) would like to be a vendor at our Vendor Expos, please contact us (310-792-6404).

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