When people think of Los Angeles and film, Hollywood immediately comes to mind. So many movies were shot in LA, not to mention television shows, music videos and commercials, that the city is one of the most widely recognizable places on earth. But the entertainment and advertising industries were not the only producers of visual […]
Hollywood Studio Logo Comes to Life in Utah
March 6, 2016 11:52 am By
Recently I was in Ogden, Utah for a weekend of skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing with my family. On our way back to the hotel after a day on the slopes, my son pointed to a snow-covered peak rising majestically from the valley floor. “That’s the Paramount mountain,” he said. “You know, the one from the […]
Freeway City, The Story of Gardena, CA is Now Online
January 15, 2016 3:26 pm By
Although I grew up in Los Angeles and have explored many parts of LA County, I have to admit I knew little about the City of Gardena. So when I received an email from filmmaker Max Votolato promoting his new documentary about this South Bay city, my curiosity was piqued.
The Pomona Arts Colony
January 5, 2016 2:56 pm By
Periodically Curating Los Angeles (CLA) publishes guest posts that highlight an interesting facet of life in greater LA. While they can focus on people, organizations, and places, among other subjects, what I look for is an article with a Los Angeles focus that engages me personally. Today I’m pleased to present an original piece written exclusively for […]
Transportation in Los Angeles – Looking Ahead, Looking Back
August 14, 2015 11:00 am By
As recently reported in the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-2 on Tuesday to approve “…a sweeping transportation plan that calls for the addition of hundreds of miles of new bicycle lanes, bus-only lanes and other road redesigns over the next 20 years.” The primary objectives of this initiative, dubbed Mobility […]
Authors on Architecture: Universal vs. Disney
April 21, 2015 6:23 pm By
Every year Disney and Universal theme parks attract millions of people seeking thrills, shows and a good time with family and friends. When they walk through the entrance gates, however, most of those visitors aren’t thinking about the personalities behind the parks, how they came to be created and the relationship between the two companies […]
“After the Aqueduct” – A Panel Discussion and Exhibition Investigating the Los Angeles Aqueduct
March 11, 2015 7:08 pm By
It’s common knowledge that the history of Los Angeles is inextricably linked to water. While the city’s original settlers, and members of the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe who were here before them, utilized water from the Los Angeles River, that source was insufficient to support a growing city.
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