Looking for a fun way to get some exercise, perhaps explore a new part of town and support a good cause? Then come on out for the 33rd Annual Firecracker Run / Walk and Bike Ride. Organized by the Los Angeles Firecracker Run Committee, a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting activities beneficial to the Los Angeles Chinatown community, the event will benefit Need2Read, Run/Don’t Walk and a variety of other non-profit community organizations. You can also support the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition by using a special code when you register. See details below.
Get Your Exercise Gear Ready for the 33rd Annual Firecracker Run/Walk and Bike Ride
February 4, 2011 7:09 pm By
Esotouric’s East Side Babylon Bus Tour – Exploring Some of L.A.’s Most Horrifying Forgotten Crimes
December 24, 2010 6:40 am By
I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to spend time with other people who love LA as much as I do. One of the best ways to find these kindred spirits is to take a tour with them, and that’s exactly what I did several weeks ago. On Saturday afternoon, December 11th, I participated in a bus tour called East Side Babylon, run by Esotouric, a local tour company. The excursion introduced me to a facet of local history that I was largely unfamiliar with; namely, local crime tales from communities east of the Los Angeles river, including East LA and the cities of Montebello and Commerce.
L.A. Conservancy Holiday Matinee
December 2, 2010 7:23 am By
Looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Want to see a movie in one of LA’s beautiful downtown theaters? Interested in exploring part of the Broadway Historic Theater District? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this event is for you.
Discovering The William Andrews Clark Library – A Genuine LA Treasure
November 18, 2010 6:18 am By
In early October, I attended a SurveyLA presentation at The William Andrews Clark Library and wrote about the event. In that October 12th post, I promised to write a follow-up piece about the library itself because it made such an impression on me. As you’ll learn below, the Clark is not just any library. Rather, it’s a cultural resource that deserves a more prominent place in the city’s consciousness because it houses a world renowned rare book collection, hosts a variety of lectures and musical programs that are open to the public and because its founder generously contributed to the city’s early cultural development. I hope you’ll want to make time for a visit after reading this post.
Joe Frank – Consummate Storyteller
November 14, 2010 6:16 pm By
Yesterday afternoon I had the privilege of seeing one of Joe Frank’s rare live performances. The event, which was sponsored by KCRW and benefited the station, took place at The Village in West LA, a renowned recording studio that in and of itself was a highlight of the show – but more on that later.
The NY Times Frugal Traveler Explores LA by Bike
November 11, 2010 5:43 am By
Seth Kugel, The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler, recently set out to spend one week in Los Angeles on $100 per day. To meet this objective, he had to forgo renting a car and instead got around by bike and public transportation. He also saved money by staying in an inexpensive Santa Monica hostel.
A History Lover’s Paradise
October 25, 2010 5:20 pm By
I spent this past Saturday at the 5th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar, which was sponsored by LA as SUBJECT and held in the Doheny Library on the USC campus. While the event was free and open to the public, by my estimation the majority of attendees were local archivists, as well as students and faculty from a cross section of southern California colleges and universities.
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