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
videsphotography@yahoo.com

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

AGAPE INTER-GENERATIONAL CHOIR SHINES ITS LIGHT ON L.A. LIVE!

Tim McAfee-Lewis and the Agape International, (inter-generational!) Choir raised their LED candles and their gorgeous voices in song for Earth Hour at L.A. LIVE! Over 80 members strong, the choir led by McAfee-Lewis, performed under the stars at L.A. LIVE on Saturday night to a plaza packed with singing, dancing Earth Hour supporters.
Well established as one of the leading choirs in the U.S., they have performed recently with superstars Will.I.Am, Mary J. Blige, Seal, Faith Hill and Bono on Larry King Live and The Oprah Show and at the Democratic National Convention with John Legend. Earth Hour LA is honored and overjoyed to have such distinguished performers shine their light on us all!

Photos by Myra Vides Photography
videsphotography@yahoo.com

THIS LITTLE LIGHT 'O MINE...

As the lights went out at L.A. LIVE and the Staples Center across the street, the crowd lit up their LED candles in a powerful moment of unity. Earth Hour Los Angeles brought people from all over the city and all walks of life to a single location to celebrate a commitment to BE THE CHANGE in a collective Vote for our earth!

Photo by Karen Somers

NOKIA PLAZA - LIGHTS ON, LIGHTS OFF FOR EARTH HOUR!!

Nokia Plaza went dark at 8:30pm for Earth Hour Los Angeles! As the culmination of a wave of Vote Earth darkness that traveled across the globe, starting in Fiji and ending right here, on Figueroa, it was a spectacular site to be in the middle of Nokia Plaza with hundreds of other Los Angelinos as we witnessed all of L.A. LIVE and Staples Center shut down the lights for Earth Hour!!

Photos by Karen Somers

DOUGLAS LADNIER IMAGINES A WORLD...

Broadway star, Douglas Ladnier set the mood with his spectacular performance of John Lennon's "Imagine." The handsome baritone helped us all remember why we need to VOTE EARTH everyday, not just for one hour on Earth Hour with this stirring voice set against powerful images of our planet in peril.

Photo by Karen Somers

LOS ANGELES TIMES BUILDING GOES DARK FOR EARTH HOUR!!

The iconic LA Times Building is turning off the exterior lights for Earth Hour Los Angeles! Located at 1st and Spring in downtown Los Angeles, the Times building exemplifies the spectacular architectural style of Los Angeles in the 1930s. This commitment to Earth Hour shows the power of classic LA meeting the global needs of today's call to action for climate change!

BP'S HELIO HOUSE IS TURNING OFF FOR EARTH HOUR!!

BP's landmark, solar powered gas station is not only turning off the lights for Earth Hour, they are turning off the pumps!!! This revolutionary fuel station at the corner of Olympic and Robertson is so committed to Earth Hour, you'll have to wait until 9:31pm to fill 'er up!

THE FARM OF BEVERLY HILLS AT L.A. LIVE GIVES EXTRA SUPPORT FOR EARTH HOUR LA

The Farm of Beverly Hills at L.A. LIVE is going all out for Earth Hour LA. Chef Hans Goplen is seen here talking to K-CAL about the Earth Hour special dinner this eco-conscious eatery is planning to serve for Earth Hour. Patrons can choose from this delicious, locally grown, organic/humane menu:


Citrus Salad with orange and grapefruit slices, watercress, candied pecans and grapes drizzled with a honey mustard, lavender dressing

Certified Humane Meyer Angus Beef Tenderloin with purple cauliflower and potato souffle, grilled asparagus in a Merlot demi-glaze.

Organic, Fava-bean stuffed, pan-fried Roasted Chicken Breast with baby carrots, lentils and Jus de Poulet.

Harry's Local Berries Strawberry Shortcake!

The Farm is also providing delicious, vegetarian snacks for Earth Hour performers at L.A. LIVE and we say THANK YOU!!!

BUILDINGS OF FAITH COMMIT TO TURN OFF FOR EARTH HOUR LA

Houses of Worship on Wilshire join the movement to Turn Off and Take Action for Earth Hour Los Angeles! The Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Wilshire Christian Church, and Wilshire United Methodist Church will all turn out their exterior lights from 8:30 – 9:30 PM on March 28th for Earth Hour Los Angeles.

ANDRE BALAZS PROPERTIES GO DARK FOR EARTH HOUR LOS ANGELES

Andre Balazs Properties, owners of some of the most spectacularly designed, star-studded hotels in the country have confirmed that Earth Hour is cool enough for the guest list! Properties going dark for Earth Hour :

Los Angeles Based Hotels
The Standard, Downtown LA
Chateau Marmont

New York Based Hotels
The Standard, New York
The Mercer

Miami Based Hotels
The Standard, Miami
The Raleigh

Fabulous.

MELOGRANO RESTERAURANT IN HOLLYWOOD CHALLENGES YOU TO GO POWERLESS!

CSI Star, Hill Harper and the amazing chef Alberto Lazzarino from Melograno restaurant in Hollywood want you to get involved! Not only can you Dine By Candlelight at this extraordinarily popular Italian restaurant, they want you to take it a step further! Go powerless for the entire Earth Hour! Are you up for the challenge??