Interview: Neil Schield of Origami Vinyl Sees Echo Park Rising

Patch: What are the highlights of this year's 'Echo Park Rising', as it is the second run?

Neil Schield: This year is quite a bit more organized since we had an extra 4 months to work on it. We have a lot more businesses on board this year which is really exciting. We've added an outdoor main stage of music in the Taix Parking lot, a print fair in the Echoplex that features local artists who create their own books, zines, records, posters, t-shirts, etc, the featured movie on the rooftop of Citibank. It's really incredible seeing it all come together.

Patch: I know you guys sell records. But just up the street, film will be featured on Saturday night. Can you tell us about that?

Neil Schield:  Yes, The Echo Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting a benefit, Movie Night Under the Stars, on the Citibank roof-deck on Saturday, August, 25 at 7 p.m. The film will be Godzilla vs King Kong. Popcorn and other treats will be provided by . Suggested donations are $5 for adults, $10 for families. All proceeds benefit local youth groups.

Patch: We're hearing that it's volunteers that helped pull this together. How did that happen?

Neil Schield: At this point we are all covered for volunteers, but if people would like to get involved for next year, please reach out to us in person or online. We are getting many different local non-profit organizations involved this year. We encourage you to either attend the film on the Citibank rooftop, visit the to donate to , visit to donate to their programs, or visit the PETA booth near the main stage at Taix.

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What are you looking forward to enjoying on Saturday?