Earth Hour LA Lights Out Video

Here is a small sample of the buildings, landmarks, sets and restaurants that participated in Earth Hour 2009 Los Angeles.

Special thanks to: Thom Yorke for donating "The Clock" from The Eraser Album for use by World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour LA.

And of course, the people behind the light switches at: The Capitol Records Tower, The El Capitan Theatre, AEG's El Rey Theater, Fox Broadcasting Company (for the sets of American Idol, Bones, Family Guy, Fox Sports West & Good Morning LA & SPEED TV) The Getty Center, Griffith Park Observatory, Los Angeles City Hall and Los Angeles International Airport(LAX), Pink's Hot Dogs, Santa Monica Pier and Ferris Wheel, and UCLA's Royce Hall.

After Earth Hour - Next Steps

Thank you to all the individuals, buildings, restaurants and organizations that supported Earth Hour LA.

Be sure send a message to your elected representatives at http://tinyurl.com/voteeh.

Are you looking for other things you can do to fight climate change and lower your carbon footprint - check out 1BOG (One Block Off the Grid).

1BOG organizes big groups of people together who want to get solar energy, aside from bringing together the community for good, they help secure solar energy at a discount. Think about it - getting your fellow Earth Hour LA neighbors together to secure your own community renewable energy.

WATCH THE LIGHTS GO OUT AT NOKIA PLAZA!

This is home video of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa counting down to Nokia Plaza and Staples Center going dark for Earth Hour! Video by asiu1990

REVEREND AND RICKIE BYARS BECKWITH LIGHT UP THE STAGE FOR EARTH HOUR AT L.A. LIVE!

Rickie Byars Beckwith and her husband, Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, lit up the stage, adding song and spirit to an enthusiastic crowd in Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE. Between the gorgeous colors and the inspired message, the Beckwiths along with the Agape Choir brought all in attendance to their feet by celebrating today's commitment to tomorrow's cleaner greener world.

Photos by Myra Vides Photography
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DOWNTOWN BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS BY EARTH HOUR SUPPORTER!

photos by underseen

HOME VIDEO SHOT FROM GRIFITH OBSERVATORY!

photos by MarieSager

LIFE DRUM CORE BRINGS PEOPLE TO THEIR FEET FOR EARTH HOUR!!

Life Drum Core leader Lonnie "Mega Nuts" Marshall conducts the Life Drum Core kids through their riveting performance of "Funeral for Fossil Fuels" on stage in Nokia Plaza. Their drums were made from recyled plastic buckets that they had each hand painted for the show Saturday night at L.A. LIVE! As a spectacular example of local participation, the Life Drum Core brought it home for Earth Hour!

Photos by Myra Vides Photography
Contact Information: videsphotography@yahoo.com

LEEZA AND TONY SUPPORT EARTH HOUR AT L.A. LIVE!

Host Leeza Gibbons and Emcee Tony Okungbowa share an Earth Hour moment before the show in Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE. Leeza opened the show with her winning smile and Tony got us all in the mood to take a little action by spinning dance tunes from his award winning album, Total Dance 2009.

Photo by Karen Somers

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA SPEAKS TO LOS ANGELINOS AT L.A. LIVE'S EARTH HOUR

The overwhelming success of Earth Hour Los Angeles deserves a shout out for the dedicated efforts of the City of LA and it's various divisions. As yet another action taken by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and his administration to make LA the greenest city in the nation, their support of Earth Hour through the additional participation of DWP, Public Works, Street Lighting, Council Districts, Green organizations and City and County officials has helped to raise awareness by calling Los Angelinos to action. Go Green LA!

Photo by Karen Somers

GINA RENE ROCKS THE HOUSE!

Ms. Gina Rene and the Joy Youth Ensemble brought the house down on Saturday night for Earth Hour as they performed the official anthem of Los Angeles, "BE THE CHANGE!" Gina's fantastic look was created by Mikal Sky of Skybox Mobile Makeup. Check out her eco-friendly makeup trailer and services at www.skyboxmakeup.com

Photo by Karen Somers