In Silver Lake, we love the warmth of fire, friendship and fireworks. And with our independent spirits, Independence Day is our type of holiday.

Great celebrations start with great preparations. So, stop! what you're doing and use Baller Hardware's handydandy 4th of July checklist for next weekend.

- BBQ? Check out these charcoal burning grills at the store or…

You are Invited to the

Swearing-In Ceremony

for David Ryu, Councilmember-Elect for LA City Council, 4th District

and Celebration

Take a walk on top of the S.L. Reservoir south dam!

Hello fans of the Silver Lake Reservoir, we have just received last minute notification that the LADWP and out going CD 4 Council Member Tom LaBonge have arranged to temporarily open the gates to allow walkers onto the south dam.

TOMORROW EVENING, WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.…

Where to go in Silver Lake this weekend? Check out SilverLakeStar.com for posts on The Standells album release party on Friday,Silver Lake Time Bank Coffee on Sunday and in the right column read about piano concerts begin on Sunday evening.

Click here for Special Animation Screening at the Echo Park Film…

Part of the future Whole Foods shopping center on Glendale Blvd., Wong's Wok closes its doors tonight. They fed my family for decades, so it was a sad moment shared by the lovely ladies and I as I took my last take out. The taste of the last egg roll that they comped me is gone and the memory of their smiles after long days of serving will stay with me!…

Five years ago, Ericka Tullis founded Wallaby, a place of play and learning for wee children and their parents. It's on Hyperion, as it rounds the corner to Fountain.

Great minds think alike, and she's partnered with Becca Gordon of PuraMama, best known as a local Doula and yogi.

Their artistic and technical…

Many businesses use Silver Lake or Silverlake in their title. Silverlake Liquor Shop is actually on the now trendy Silver Lake Blvd. Its building and adjacent properties are now listed with Clint Lukens Realty. Mixed use includes retail, apartments and a single family home. Investors are strongly urged to connect with CLR, as this…

The Standells chose The Satellite for their Album Release Party this Friday. The Satellite is located at 1717 Silverlake Blvd. The Sloths will be opening for them.

Here is The Standells' official website. And from Facebook notes, a review from the last time they played The Satellite:

Although it's easy to erroneously…

Sunday, June 7, 10 am to noon, the Silver Lake Time Bank is having a Coffee Meetup at Tiera Mia coffee house, 1202 N. Alvarado Street near Sunset Blvd. It's a chance to earn time dollars, meet local friends and taste the good life. What skills and tools does each person…

Whether you want to pick up right away at the store or just want our handsome guy to deliver, here's a way to shop, earn cashback and find just the perfect gift for the men who are fathers in your life. Great way to save time and money. Hey, while your at it, great yourself to a gift as…

Squirt bottles, drinkware, caps, T-shirts and selfie sticks... all part of summer fun. And why not have your branding a part of cool, seasonal activities? 

Contact Betsy@Betsy-Hall.com, cell: 323.304.8749 for great ideas with cool prices and personal service. …

Here are some highlights of upcoming events:

Saturday night - JCC Gala 

Sunday 1 PM to 3 PM - Community Gathering: Listening & Learning Together in Community, Silver Lake Church, 2930 Hyperion…

Looking for an excuse to dress up and get down? The SIJCC’s annual gala has all the best parts of a good party—think open bar, live music, DJ, dance floor, and selfie booth.

$75/person or two tickets for $140

Tickets are available online at …

Opening Reception, Thursday 5/28, 6 to 9 PM. See sweet drawings and locals, enjoy champagne and vinyls. Show continues through June 11. Click pic for more details. 

Dustmuffin | 3204 W. Sunset Blvd. | Silver Lake | CA | 90026…

This plate seen in Silver Lake personifies our community feeling.

Leonardo from the Silver Lake Time Bank makes smoothies for children at Micheltorena School in the Community Garden. How? With donated produce and solar power!! Growing surplus smoothie ingredients? Leonardo invites... "If you have extra fruit please donate for Micheltorena  School garden Sun Powered…

American artist, Fulbright Scholar, and former Echo Park / Silverlake resident, Ann Chamberlin will be returning from Mexico with a brand new body of work titled Vaivén, New Paintings from Mexico.

Ann's work charmingly captures the intimate life of ordinary people and the characters that surround her. Through the eyes of the artist, we float…

Love convenience of being near Whole Foods? Enjoy the architectural style of Moreno Highlands? Then, this single story 3 bedroom 2 bath Spanish Eclectic could be the place for you.

Tour this Sunday, 2PM to 4PM at 1330 East Mountain Ave. in…

What to wear to this weekend's Silver Lake Time Bank Picnic?

Kristin Bedford (right) has created a small batch of Silver Lake Time Bank t-shirts and they will be for sale at the All-Member Time Bank Potluck in Silver Lake! The Potluck is from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, May…

Local Ben Boquist has been writing musicals since the age of six. His latest work, “Songs of the Fall,” is about messing up and coming home. He brings a different perspective to his musical play. Told through from the Creator’s POV, it’s the classic story of Adam and Eve.

Test audiences from a variety of backgrounds have been moved to tears. Want a preview? Click for more info.

The…