LA to Go Dark for Earth Hour

Across the globe, restaurants, businesses, residents and municipalities are marking Saturday, March 28th, 2009 on their calendars.

Why? At 8:30pm on that date, the lights go out.

It may sound like the beginning of a horror movie (or the rolling “brownouts” we suffered a few years ago here in LA) but this time it’s on purpose. This time, it’s a blackout with a message (read in deep, movie announcer voice).

Earth Hour, a worldwide effort to bring attention to the dangers of climate change, is inspiring people to vote for progress with their light switches and remotes by turning of all nonessential lights and appliances in their houses and businesses for an hour.

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Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, Restaurants and bars all over the city will offer drinks and dining by candlelight, while entertainment venues will offer “dark” performances. Residents are encouraged to turn off their lights and join their kids and neighbors for star-gazing. If a big party is more your style, a free “Vote Earth” celebration is being planned for entertainment venue LA Live. Even iconic LA landmarks will go dark, including the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier, the Capital Records Tower, and the Pylons at LAX.

For more info about events and other planned activities, check out the Earth Hour LA website.

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