In the July/August 2011 issue of Metropolis Magazine, Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne examines how Central Los Angeles High School No. 9 actually functions for the students, teachers and support staff who use the building … [Continue reading]
Two Years After Opening, How Does Central Los Angeles High School No. 9 Actually Function?
August 31, 2011 4:26 am By
Jazz Pick of the Week – Judy Wexler at Vitello’s
August 4, 2011 5:24 am By
Not to complain, but jazz writers are regularly besieged by press releases comparing the latest young singer to Ella, Sarah and Dinah, hype that always seems to accompany a CD by a winsome vocalist with a pellucid tone and bland, unformed musical … [Continue reading]
Bombino’s guitar takes him from revolution in Niger to the Southland
July 28, 2011 6:08 am By
Bombino inspired the Tuareg people with his music before fleeing violence and repression in his country. You can learn about his fascinating story in an article by Andrew Gilbert that appeared in the Los Angeles Times today. Perhaps it will … [Continue reading]
Los Angeles Approves Historic-Cultural Monument #1000
July 18, 2011 9:17 pm By
In 1962, the City of Los Angeles enacted its Cultural Heritage Ordinance, which enables the five-member Cultural Heritage Commission to designate buildings and sites within the city as local landmarks, called “Historic-Cultural … [Continue reading]
inkSlam ’11: LA’s Premier Poetry Festival
July 13, 2011 12:29 am By
Starting tomorrow and running for four days, lovers of spoken word performance have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of voices at inkSlam, a unique festival that showcases the incredible talent within the spoken word poetry world. Over 50 … [Continue reading]
Photo Friends of the Los Angeles Public Library Presents: “The Wilshire Slides, 1978–79”
July 7, 2011 9:10 pm By
Los Angeles is a city always in flux. Sometimes in what seems like a blink of an eye that familiar building that you passed on your way to work or school is gone, only to be replaced by a new structure, or worse - a parking lot. The same can … [Continue reading]
LACMA Muse Concert Featuring Saint Motel and The Silent Comedy
July 7, 2011 4:35 am By
Looking for a way to get a jump on the weekend? Did the July 4th holiday get you amped up for summer fun? Are the warm evenings that we’re experiencing across the Southland enticing you to get outdoors? If the answer to one or more of these … [Continue reading]
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