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t’ s been 8 years since Colette Miller created her first pair of angel wings on Hewitt Street in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. What started as a way to get others to connect with their higher divine selves has grown into what the world now knows as Colette’s Global Wings Project.
“The divine aspect of humanity was real to me and I just acted on it one night, and painted the first wings illegally next to ArtShare. No hashtags or social media hopes. I didn’t even sign it at first.”
COLETTE MILLER: PHOTO BY MARS SANDOVAL
Today and everyday people are posing in front of Colette’s wings in cities and countries across the world; El Segundo, Hollywood, D.C., Harlem, London, Dubai, China, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Kenya, Cuba, Australia, Malaysia, Divine Gift To Humanity France, Italy and the list goes on. Colette Miller spoke with Downtown Week- These twinned splashes of colorful diIt’s not just everyday people who have vinity catapulted Colette into internationly about her first inspiration to paint lifeenjoyed being immortalized for their anal stardom and gave Downtown a reason size angel wings which came to her while gelic qualities either. Countless poses and driving around DTLA. Normally living a life to prove once and for all - this is the City relentless posts are being shared on social of Angels. of meditation and humanitarianism, on media of pets, ballerinas, yogis, city counColette’s future is bright as she continthat day an image of wings would “pop” in cil members, celebrities, CEOs, etc., - all ues with the angelic commissions to add her head. have tagged @colettemillerwings to her growing list of acrylic paintings and The City of Angels other signature paraphernalia including a What was initially deemed as graffiti would commissioned jewel studded pendant now Here are just a few of our favorites... soon grow into commissions as thousands in the works.
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would use the interactive wings to lift their spirits and the spirits of others in photos around the world. When standing in front of Colette’s wings at the right angle and distance, photos reveal the true angelic nature in all of us.
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I live in a loft and am thinking of getting a puppy, what should I do before adopting or making a purchase?
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I have been a dog owner nearly all of my life and a professional dog trainer for almost half of my life, so I have seen my fair share of dogs and dog owners. One of the biggest mistakes pet owners make is to jump into the decision of buying a dog without taking time to think through the decision.
When the decision to get a dog as a pet is made without care, the owners and the dog suffer equally from it. Before you run out and purchase a dog, take time to carefully consider your decision. Think about your current lifestyle. How would bringing a new dog into the picture affect things? Do you have enough time, energy and money to adequately support bringing a dog into your family? Sure, the idea sounds great now, but is it a wise choice? If you are sure that you can handle bringing a dog into your home and you are sure that you have what it takes to really care for your dog, then move ahead with caution and begin to research what kind of dog might be best for you. A dog is not a dog is not a dog. I often hear people talk about not really caring about what kind of dog they get. Each variety of dog is different and requires vastly different care. Learn what you can about the dogs you are interested in before making a purchase.
Pro Dog Trainer Daryl Young It is great to visit people who own the kinds of dogs you are interested in. See what their lives are really like with a dog in the picture. The more research you do, the better off you will be when you finally bring a dog into your home. Learn all you can from other dog owners and get their wisdom for you.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guarantee you that having a dog as a pet is a wonderful but hard thing.â&#x20AC;? Prepare your family before bringing a dog into your home. Talk honestly about the responsibilities that bringing a dog into your home will mean. Divide up those responsibilities so that everyone feels like they have an important part to play. A family will always do better with a dog when they have a right understanding of the work and commitment it will take to keep the dog alive and well. I love seeing families bring a dog into their homes. I am insistent, however, on seeing the process done well. Please use caution and wisdom as you seek to bring a dog into your family. Do you have a question you would like to ASK The DOGMAN? Write: info@americasbestdogtrainers.com
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ello DTLA! My name is Kiran Rai. I’m a 27 year-old British actor and television DTLA THEATER GUIDE announcer traveling here in the USA. I’ll be headPRESENTED BY KAPOOR'S AKBAR ing to India soon to finish the JUST 1 BLOCK NORTH OF MUSIC CENTER ON GRAND AVENUE X CESAR CHAVEZ filming of my first Bollywood FREE PARKING W/ VALIDATION film, “Marriage Online”, but not before leaving my mark on LOS ANGELES THEATER CENTER Hollywood and experiencing 514 S. Spring Street, LA, CA 90013 arts and culture in the City of COMING SOON... “KISS TO CURE” Angels. FEBRUARY 8TH
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DTLA MUSEUM REVIEW WITH BRITISH ACTOR
KIRAN RAI
“What better way to get a triple
dose of American culture than to spend the day museum hopping in Downtown Los Angeles?” Lucky for me, SoCal Museums announced its 15th Annual Museums Free-for-All on Saturday, January 25th, just one day after I touched down at LAX. On Free-for All Day, Angelenos have their pick of over 40 museums to chose from, all presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science. For almost 10 years hosting countless events across the world and being featured in over 1000 newspapers and magazines, I had never experienced such a sensation as when visiting The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). On exhibit was Seven Stations, Selections from MOCA’s Collection organized by Mia Locks, Senior Curator and Head of New Initiatives, and Bennett Simpson, Senior Curator and Administrative Department Head, with Karlyn Olvido, Curatorial Assistant, and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
through the museum’s permanent collection with works from the 1950s until today. It was truly a fascinating history lesson of what it’s like to be an American through the eyes of such talented artists. Great styles and great colours, the museum was smooch. Each labyrinth was comprised of present dialogues between artists, artworks, and themes from mid-20th-century depictions of America. Added was an entire gallery of MOCA’s beloved Mark Rothko paintings. Other artists in the exhibition included: Terry Adkins, Ruth Asawa, Judith Bernstein, Dara Birnbaum, Lee Bontecou, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Robert Frank, Samara Golden, Dan Graham, Naotaka Hiro, Joan Jonas, Yayoi Kusama, Liz Larner, Linda Montano, Bruce Nauman, Louise Nevelson, Nam June Paik, Beverly Pepper, Robert Rauschenberg, Martha Rosler, Mark Rothko, Nancy Rubins, Betye Saar, Richard Serra, Alina Szapocznikow, Atsuko Tanaka, KaariUpson, Nari Ward, and Mason Williams. My overall favourite discovery at MOCA was learning a $10 million donation is allowing (MOCA) in Los Angeles to make art accessible to everyone. Beginning this month, they will offer free general admission going forward, only charging for special exhibitions. For more information visit www.moca.org To write to me or suggest a museum for review: k.rai.bhatia@hotmail.co.uk @kiran_rai99
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BUNKER HILL is DTLA's leader for world renowned theatrical performance art. Visit Bunker Hill for high ranking views of the LA Basin from the city's finest museums, penthouse apartments, skyscrapers and elevated walkways.
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Sure, the FINANCIAL SOUTH PARK is the new With its independence DISTRICT may sound like CHINATOWN has strengthentertainment capital it's all work and no play, of the world with a yearened its romantic and but within its mix of hisly calendar of concerts, familiar relationship with toric landmarks, sky top expos, sports and award Downtown Los Angeles bars, financial moguls, ceremonies. Eateries and demonstrating it is as genand award winning Happy nightclubs abound, the tle as it is honest with its area is almost completely Hours; prepare yourself to many gifts for DTLA. encircled by 4 star hotels. mix business with pleasure.
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CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Dive Bars, Dim Sum Hanging Peking Ducks, Lanterns, Two Dragons, Culture Festivals
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ANGEL'S FLIGHT LOS ANGELES LA LIBRARY THINK: Historic Landmark CONVENTION CENTER THINK: Tranquility, Historic Sinai and Olivet, Twin Rail THINK: Expos, Trade Building, Field Trips, Garden Cars, $1 Fare, One Way, Shows, Travelers, Fountains, Books, Research Beaux Arts Style Networking, AirPort Resurrection, Illuminati
FAR EAST PLAZA Think: Red Lanterns, Vintage Architecture, Shopping Mall, Restaurants, Foodie Heaven
CITY HALL THINK: City Council Committee Meetings, City Planning, Ceremonies, The Mayor, Beacon, Projected Light Displays
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MUSIC CENTER PLAZA OCEAN WIDE PLAZA THE BLOC YEAR OF THE OX GRAND MAKEOVER THINK: Panoramic THINK: Movie Theater, THINK: Tradition, Honesty, THINK $30M in renovations Views, $1Bill Project, Sky Shopping Mall, Fine Dining, Diligence, Stubbornness, scheduled to open Labor Pool, Dog Parks, ExquiMetro Station, Outdoor Cautious, and a new year of Day, Rios Clementi Hale, site Dining, Boutique Concerts, Hotel Stays, Comcultural festivals Outdoor Performances, Hotel, Cabanas munal Hub, Creative Office Al Fresco Dining NEW OWNERS Tower, Art Installations
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DTLAs most creative, inThe HISTORIC CORE is LITTLE TOKYO dustrial loft-style, escape revitalized with new bike has the largest Japanese to the ARTS DISTRICT for lanes, parklettes, commuAmerican population in America. The perfect mix a blend of tranquility, or- nity gardens, concerts and ganic eats, famed murals, tremendous nightclub/bar of residents, restaurants, fine art and BEER; hostscene of the Spring Street nightlife, cultural events, Strip, which also host the and hundreds of shops, Lit- ing the most concentrated tle Tokyo sees more than its region of micro breweries in most intoxicating self-guidall of LA. ed art tour in the country. fair share of tourism.
warehouse fashion district district
The FASHION DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, is a stitched oasis of fabric historically known for and fashion shops, where wholesale, shipping, rail yards and exploding facto- designer wares and wholesalers, market weeks and ries; in modern times this district boast 50 blocks of fashion shows, tailor shops potential welcoming a new and accessories, textiles, mix of retail/office centers new eateries and hungry shoppers collide. and eclectic food sources.
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JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM THINK: Sculpture, Paintings, Exhibits, Japanese American Experience Issei Artifacts
TWO BIT CIRCUS THINK: Carnival Games, Snacks, Escape Rooms, Virtual Reality, Stage Shows, Video Arcade, Full Bar
GRAND CENTRAL MARKET THINK: Historic Landmark Viva! Vendors, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds
THE ROW THINK: 1.3M sq ft, MultiUse Complex, Shopping, Retail Shops, Restaurants, Concerts, Creative Office Space
CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER THINK: Designer Showcases, Market Week, Trade Shows, Textiles and Accessories
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JAPANESE PLAZA THINK: Anime, Ramen, Fahion, Toys, Photo Portal, Mochi, Taiko, Cultural Festivals, Koinobori
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METRO REGIONAL CONNECTOR THINK: All of Downtown's Districts Connected to transefer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines bypassing Union Station
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ANGLE CITY BREWERY DOWNTOWN ART WALK THINK: IPA, Beer Tasting, THINK: Creativity, NightLocal Entertainment, Mini time, Celebration, galleries, Artists, Entertainment, Festivals, Indie Art Shows Exhibits, Bar Crawl
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SOHO HOUSE THINK: Membership Club, Gallery, Basement Bar, Spa and Salon, Hotel Rooms, Film Screenings, Fine Dining, Rooftop Observation Deck
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