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Looking for something cool to do next week? Then swing by the Los Angeles Music Video Festival's Spotlight Series at The Downtown Independent Theater (251 S Main St) on Wednesday, September 19 from 9 to 11:30pm. LAMVF will be celebrating music video director Isaac Ravishankara's vids for artists like (Nasty Gal favorite) IO Echo, Aesop Rock and Active Child. The event is free with RSVP at LAMVFSpotlight@gmail.com or $5 at the door. Drinks will be served. [LAMVF/Facebook; Previously]
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