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DTLA ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: LA ART SHOW RECAP

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LA ART SHOW RECAP

REVEALS THE SHOW'S HUGE SUCCESS

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mong the first events to return live to the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Art Show wrapped up with a special summer edition of the fair with half the attendance but double the sales.

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s one of the most popular art fairs, the LA Art Show was limited to hosting only 30,000 out of its usual 65,000 guests but stood fast in showcasing up to 150 galleries and museums from around the globe, whether in person or digitally.

However, the decreased capacity certainly did not diminish the experience.

Despite being postponed for seven months, LA Art Show once again created one of the largest international art fairs in the United States, providing an exciting, immersive, insider art experience for all in attendance.

The celebration, hosted by international pop star Rita Ora, was held in conjunction with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for a celebration of art and charitable components.

Attendees ranged from trendsetters, influencers to alpha consumers, who Attracting an elite roster of national and sought to experience the newest and the international galleries, acclaimed artists, best in all areas of art, design, technology highly regarded curators, architects, design professionals, along with discerning and travel. collectors, this innovative, exceptional cultural environment attracted executives The event kicked off with a visit from Mayor Eric Garcetti, celebrating both and board members of Southern the return of the show and the 50th California businesses, state, county, and anniversary of the Los Angeles Convention municipal government representatives, Center, followed by a successful opening as well as leaders of the region’s cultural night complete with red carpet. institutions.

Throughout the event, excitement was palpable, with an air of festivity from the outfits to the assumed smiles under everyone’s masked faces. The exhilaration continued throughout the weekend, heightened by a surprise visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger to the delight of the galleries.

This special LA Art Show Summer Edition was the idea of the new director, Kassandra Voyagis. Having been met with such success and resounding positive feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike, the show organizers couldn’t feel more hopeful about the state of art fairs post-pandemic.

Those who missed the show or who attended and are already experiencing LA Art Show withdrawals do not have to wait long.

LA Art Show returns January 19-23, 2022, meaning there’s less than a sixmonth wait!

DT APPETITE: UMAMI BURGER by Jamie Herrara

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Umami Burger For Brunch Feel the Sunshine

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ow DTLA can pick any weekend afternoon to enjoy brunch at Umami Burger.

As modest as a cool summer breeze, Umami reminds DTLA it’s summer as we govern over distinctive plates from the restaurant’s new brunch menu.

It’s Umami!

The Japanese-Western-themed burger chain is best known for its savory menu, great service, and majestic burgers mercilessly branded with their U logo on every bun.

Brunch diners will experience all that and then some.

It’s this concept that’s easily measurable

by Umami Burger’s huge nationwide success; so overwhelmingly known for a solid choice for burgers and libation with family and friends. But, what about breakfast at Umami? Would it be just a hit?

Yes!

Think brunch menu items with the same Umami majesty and then wonder why Umami hasn’t thought of this brunch concept sooner.

Umami Means What?

Umami means “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese, and its taste is often described as the meaty, savory deliciousness that deepens the flavor.

Other shared tastes we humans Location. Location. Location experience are salt, sweet, bitter, and The intersection of 9th & Broadway places sour.

DTLA Umami Burger inside the ground floor of Claud Beelman’s Historic giant, the Ninth and Broadway Building built in How can you tell your eating 1930. something that falls in the

Umami taste category?

Two words: Sunnyside Burger.

Umami taste spreads across the tongue Umami lasts longer than other basic tastes Umami provides a mouthwatering sensation The Sunnyside Burger is a smash burger topped with wedge slices of avocado, fried egg, truffle aioli and truffle ketchup, strips of bacon, and melting American cheese. It’s the kind of burger where the last remaining bite does not escape.

Paired with Blackberry Mimosa or a crisp cola, the flavor experience of this menu item scores high on the Umami Meter.

More of a stretch was the adaptation of Umami Burger’s mimosas served in coupe glass instead of the traditional stemmed flute. It was odd, but as long as they are bottomless, who should care? Plus, other cocktail vets fit nicely into their uniform like a thirst quenching Scrimshaw Pilsner on tap.

The area is a cornucopia of historic giants including the Orpheum Theater and Apple’s Tower Theater to the north, the L.L. Burns Western Costume Building and Ace Hotel’s United Artists Theater to the south, and the highly desirable terracotta wonder, the Eastern Columbia building directly across the street.

In modern-day, 9th & Broadway has become a DTLA community hub of outdoor patio dinning and genuine pop up markets with a steady stream of tourists welcomed by an eclectic mix of Downtown neighbors.

Brunch hours at Umami are Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3:30 pm followed by regular courses for the rest of the day and throughout the week.

For the weekend however, it’s Belgian Waffles topped with Crunchy Fried Chicken served with Maple-Sriracha Syrup or Smoked Pastrami hash with carmelized onions, red peppers, breakfast potatoes, truffle fondue and poached eggs. enjoy.

6. DTLA DOING THE MOST - The Great Outdoors

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DTLA s r o o d t u O t a e r G e h T STOCK UP AT VEGAN DEPOT

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Each Thursday, Vegan Depot will host a weekly vegan pop-up located outdoors at 411 S Hewitt Street.

or those who may believe that first major we're a bunch of DTLA's vegan event is fit to host 45 vendors nicely inside a entitled urban outdoor event space. From dwellers, tucked massive 4pm to 10pm, the sun sets over rows away high above the city of organic wares, precious stones, health and beauty aids, apparel, inside our posh lofts, artists, homewares, and fresh, veganonly food and beverage stands. basking in our luxury building amenities that Nighttime is the right time make it irrelevant even Vegan Depot, as the sun to go outdoors, they are at sets the festivities continue under the moon with live D.J.s, tons of positive only half right.

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people and good old craft beer.

he other half of us enjoy the Great Outdoors in DTLA thanks to the many wondrous outdoor events that offer us fresh air, plenty of space, food and beverage, music, and a sense of community.

For vegans everywhere, having the largest vegan farmer's market in a major metropolis means finally coming out of obscurity and taking their place as valued members of our community existing for a worthy cause.

Here's where we can Do The Most outdoors with family, friends, and coworkers while visiting Downtown Los Angeles.

The Vegan Depot is a one-stop shop.

Stock Up at Vegan Depot

Every once in a while, a pop-up will come along with the ability to change your life.

It's time to hang out every Thursday in the Arts District with yoga, sound baths, music, activities, and a long list of seasoned vegan vendors - all in one place.

For future DTLA Vegan's looking for a way into the vegan lifestyle, picking up vegan supplies at the Vegan Depot is easy, affordable, and convenient.

Thanks to Vegan Depot; there are now more than enough delicious vegan options Downtown each week to sustain yourself as a courageous DTLA Vegan @vegandepot_dtla

TGIF

DTLA DOING THE MOST - The Great Outdoors

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What do you call a super buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes, so large it takes up a whole city block?

That’s right, Smorgasburg LA is Open and Back in Action.

Every Sunday 10am-4pm, we do enjoy DTLAs free, friendly beer and food paradise. So much do we are wiling to do the impossible, including standing in line under the sun up to an hour in support of our favorite Smorgasborg booths.

'ts TGIF at Downtown About the only thing we don’t do at LA’s favorite concrete Smorgasburg is pets. So, bring a doggy bag. lifestyle mall. This Summer, every Soundwaves Across other Friday from July Bunker Hill 2 through August 27 – Summer SoundWaves will feature two retailers at RowDTLA will affordable and family-friendly concert performances, offering the sounds of an stay open late to offer Angeleno summer and ranging from the musical fusions of Afro-Mexican rhythms special promotions to to pulsating electronic dance beats. visitors until 9pm.

"One of our key goals in renovating Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in 2019 was to amplify the fun potential of a wideopen, welcoming space with dance and music performances that would appeal to the diverse and limitless entertainment tastes of Angelenos," said Rachel Moore, president, and CEO of The Music Center.

Summertime fun continues as The Music Center launches Summer SoundWaves, a new outdoor music series held on two Saturday nights, August 21 and September 4, 2021.

If you’re used to hanging out at RowDTLA in the day, you’re definitely gonna love hanging out at RowDTLA at night.

Rings of light surround the giant oak that marks the spot where tables of Rappahannock oysters and bottles of Rose can be found together basking in the moonlight.

The first event features the quintessential L.A. band Las Cafeteras (August 21, 2021), reinvigorating the roots music of Latinidad with a modern thrust.

The second event, "A Night with Juke Bounce Werk" (September 4, 2021), concludes Summer SoundWaves with featured guest JLin and a host of D.J.s, including D.J. Clent and DJ SWISHA, dropping House beats at The Music Center.

There’s a rotating line-up of LA’s most indemand food trucks on-site to provide new Tickets are $20 per person for individuals culinary options, and live DJ sets. ages 12 and older.

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Who put the

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Back in Grand Performances?

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August 7 begins a new lineup of elebrating 35 years special guest D.J.s and live hipof music and wine hop performances backed by smooth times, new musical electronic soundscapes and moody program director Azul Amaral textures that set contemporary music lovers on a vibe of peace and oneness. has changed the usual programming just a tad, ya Avocado Ale Meet Summer! think?

Avocado Fest is BACK at Angel City After years spent fortifying the underground urban dance scene in Los Angeles, Azul seems to have pledged to bring the funk!

Grand Park now has a new leader in their mission to celebrate diversity and unite downtown L.A. with free access to global performing arts.

Noticeable Changes at GP The fantastic water bed that once separated the audience from the main stage featuring world-renown bands of musicians is replaced now with a more playful grassy knoll, perfect for picnic blankets and lite bites.

Concrete stairs wide enough for reserved seating lead the way to the top of the amphitheater for a view as crisp as the new sound system.

Brew, celebrating the 9th-year release of their avocado-infused brew and all-new GuAvacado Ale, two crisp and refreshing Kolsch-style ales.

Which foods taste best with avocado, music, and fun games? DTLA will soon find out as we celebrate all things grown here in California with select vendors and savory food items brought in by mobile kitchens. GuAvocado Ale still has the same kölsch-style attributes with the subtle flavors of lime, cilantro, and avocados but with an added tropical guava fruitiness.

Skid Row Jamaican Festival

DTLA's most beloved annual free music festival and block party in Skid Row is back, celebrating freedom, resilience, and the Skid Row community!

Hosted by Unkal Bean with Special Up to 7000 people can now attend Grand Guests, plus performances by Urban Perfs, and there are 350 amphitheater Voices Project, Street Symphony, seats. Yet again, they don't allow pets or The Archivist (DJ Set), and Ase Ashe outside alcoholic beverages and persuade Drummers. Free food, music, art visitors to support the local venues, making, wellness booths, and more! The including an on-site bar. event takes place Friday, August 6th, 5pm - 8pm at Gladys Park.

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10 STAYING ALIV: DIGNITY HEALTH CARE

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ARTISTS uplifting PATIENTS AT

DIGNITY HEALTH

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ARTISS VOLUNTEER - SOPHIA PEI

t Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC), volunteers have the unique opportunity to utilize art therapy to help patients through their healing process.

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rt has the unique ability to draw us in and spark our imaginations by stimulating our minds and calming our moods. In a clinical setting, art therapy can have a significant impact on patient recovery, specifically reducing cortisol (stress hormone) and enhancing endorphins (“feel-good” hormones).

One particular volunteer, 20-year old Sophia Pei, a pre-medical student at the University of Southern California (USC), spends time at CHMC spreading kindness and bringing smiles to patients.

Although volunteering was put on hold during the heights of the pandemic,

Sophia has returned to CHMC to harness her passion for painting and drawing, as she knows it can help patients feel better.

“Many patients do not have family members or visitors at this time, and being alone can make feeling better harder,” shares Sophia.

“The collaborative art projects often distract the patients from the pain and stress they are going through.”

Sophia leads the art therapy session by painting and coloring with each patient that she meets. Many times, the patients draw or paint their own artwork, and the two exchange works.

"The importance of having art therapy in a healthcare setting is remarkable, since it offers our patients a unique experience during their healing journey, says Alina Moran, CHMC President.

The Art Therapy Program allows our patients to bond and interact with volunteers, such as Sophia, in a soothing environment.

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