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dtla vegan>> to date or not to date a vegan?
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o date a vegan or not to date a vegan? That is the question. According to a national Harris Poll it’s estimated that about 3.2% males and 3.5% females in the US are vegetarian. Vegans make up a smaller percentage. When it comes to dating it’s often a concern for a vegan or vegetarian to find someone that lives the same lifestyle. The pool of eligible partners is already limited based on your compatibility, but once you add another factor like veganism it limits your selection even more and it can seem like finding love is nearly impossible.
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hile it’s definitely easier in many standing, and an open-mind on the part of ways to have a partner who is althe vegan to have the patience and allow the “vegan in training” to make the switch ready vegan, you may be ruling out the possibility of having a rewarding relation- when he/she makes the connection. Keepship with someone that isn’t vegan yet, ing separate pots in the kitchen can make but may through your influence. both parties more comfortable. Introduce Most vegans or vegetarians in the US vegan options for cheese and meat alterare not life-long vegans but instead trannatives to your partner. Have fun cooking together and experimenting sition to a vegan with different plant based lifestyle after being foods. In DTLA there are a raised eating a Stanplethora of restaurants like dard American Diet. Âu Lac LA or Shojin to enjoy That means that just a romantic vegan dinner. like at one point you If you’re on the market were not yet vegan, and prefer to date someone your partner can who’s already vegan, there’s also make the tranphoto courtesy peace fuldumplings plenty of ways to meet sition once the inforsomeone on or offline even mation is presented sites that have specifications for vegans. and your partner sees your example. As Get involved in meet-up groups or strike long as your partner treats you well and is open-minded, you may end up in one of up a conversation with that cute guy or gal at your local organic market. Have you the best relationships that you may have tried speed dating? VegSpeedDate host missed out on had you written someone speed dating events for vegans nationally. off based on their current life style. It They allow you to meet up to 15 potential typically takes an average of 1-3 years to suitors for mini dates and if things work make the transition so there’s hope! Living in a mixed household can be in- out, you’ll have a second date on Valenteresting. It requires compassion, undertine’s!
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monuments in time>> angel’s flight the twisted love affair of olivet and sinai
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uring a recent filming of La La Land, Olivet and Sinai, once Downtown’s favorite couple and long time workers of Angel’s Flight were finally back working together again. If only briefly, as LA’s near vertical funicular re-opened for a single day to accommodate the filming of the Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, the two proved that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. The two, sharing the splendor of the film, no doubt made it easier for the actors to portray their roles as committed lovers. Yet, history has shown Olivet and Sinai haven’t always been as cordial with their guests and when these two angels fight their candescent romance can prove deadly.
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inai and Olivet first met at Angel’s Flight back in 1901. Back then, Bunker Hill was considered one of LA’s au courant neighborhoods, the place to live and be seen. At that time, they were the toast of the town hosting parties for lovers like themselves, LA’s leading citizens and almost anyone else who wanted to enjoy a pick me up when traveling between the streets of Olive and Hill. Side by side they kept the excitement of Angel’s Flight alive. Originally called the Los Angeles Incline Railway, the flight paid homage to its creator, Colonel James Ward Eddy, who resided on Bunker Hill at the time. Eddy, who knew Abraham Lincoln, was an officer in the battalion that protected Washington D.C. during the Civil War. Eddy had personally financed the construction of Angel’s Flight and were Sinai and Olivet favorite supporters. There were two boarding platforms, both painted bright vermilion. One located at Olive Street, the other located at Hill Street with an archway entrance with a hand-painted sign that read, “Angels Flight.” In 1952 Olivet and Sinai were happy together creating the perfect balance. Their love was as strong as a cable and they never traveled more than 315 feet away from each other.
photo courtesy angels flight.org It is estimated that Angel’s Flight has carried more passengers per mile than any other railway in the world, over a hundred million in its first fifty years. In 1962, LA’s Cultural Heritage Board, proclaimed Angel’s Flight a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It was Official, Olivet and Sinai would be married in the pages of history forever. Then in 1969, their home of almost 70 years succumbed to modern development. Bunker Hill was designated for urban renewal, which resulted in the relocation of around 22,000 people to make way for commercial skyscrapers and posh apartment complexes. Angel’s Flight was taken apart and Olivet and Sinai were forced to move into a tiny private home at The Bandstand, which what compared to what the two had once known must have felt like a crypt. For 27 years the two found themselves without any romance or thrill rides. Life had definitely changed and it took a heavy toll on their relationship. Then in February of 1996, Angel’s Flight was restored and put back in operation. However, it was placed one-half block south of the original location and Olivet and Sinai never really got used to the new site. They argued about almost everything on a daily basis for over 5 years. Then one day, Sinai just snapped When it was all over one person was left dead and seven others were injured. Angel’s Flight was shut down, and Sinai was sentenced to numerous therapies, and forced to endure a ten year incarceration, but was finally released in March of 2010. Together again, all seemed well. Angel’s Flight was back in operation, this time leading Downtown tourists to and from destinations such as Grand Central Market, Grand Performances, any many others. Once again Downtown had its favorite short cut. But in September of 2013, Olivet and Sinai began what would be their last public display of discernment. Tired of living, tired of fighting, and missing the days of their youth the two decided to jump off the tracks. No one was hurt but authorities concluded there were just too many flaws in their relationship. Still, Angel’s Flight remains part and parcel of LA’s historical heritage. Hopefully one day the two will make up and share the joy they once felt with the lives of others. Let us hope the on screen passions of Gosling and Stone helped the two rekindle the romance and magic they once shared.
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FRIDAY THURSDAY February 10th February 9th FELT VALENTINE NOTES WORKSHOP FIGat7th Snuggle up close inside the Financial District’s number one shopping hub. Connect with the ones you love at FIGat7th and DIY to your heart’s content. These adorable hand sewn hearts, complete with handwritten notes tucked inside, make the perfect gift for your loved one! This FREE adult arts and crafts class is so much fun, especially with the addition of cocktails! Free with sign up. 735 S Figueroa St, LA, CA 90017.
Psychedelic Valentine’s Day As part of the opening festivities for Signs of Life, a multi-site, large scale vinyl art installation by John Van Hamersveld, Arts Brookfield presents a themed happy hour with live DJs and a Psychedelic Valentine’s Day Quiet Clubbing Love-In at FIGat7th! Featuring a beautiful light package, projections on the ground, three DJs, a colorful atmosphere, and endless possibility to engage you. 735 S Figueroa St, LA, CA 90017.
SUNDAY SATURDAY February 11TH RED HOT WICKED Santa Fe Arts Colony Don’t know where to take your loved one for Valentine’s weekend? Try a vibrant, sensual weekend of great art, alternative culture and locally sourced delights as Studio C Gallery presents their second annual erotic inspired art show. As well as the sumptuous and acclaimed artwork in our all women artists exhibition, during the evening we will have a Butoh performance by Caroline Haydon and readings from the ‘Dandyland Diaries’ by Dominatrix. 2421 S Santa Fe Ave, LA, CA 90058.
February 12TH Join Esotouric, L.A.s most eclectic historic tour company, for an excursion into downtown Los Angeles to view several important Ernest Batchelder tile installations. Each commission reveals fascinating elements of Batchelder’s creative and commercial development. Attendees will get the chance to visit two sites not usually open to the public, and deepen their understanding of Batchelder’s place in Southern California tile history. Flat shoes are recommended. Bus departs from Pasadena Museum of History. Ticketed.
ROMANCE LUCHA VAVOOM Mayan Theater Warning! The following programming is not for the fate of heart. Lucha Vavoom is a non-stop, action-packed scream-a-thon, where Mexican Masked wrestlers flip and fly, performing breathtaking acrobatic feats. It’s good vs. evil played out in a one fall, Lucha Libre exhibition-style match for maximum enjoyment. In between matches, the finest, handpicked burlesque acts from around the world astound you at Lucha VaVOOM, they like a little sexo with our violencia. Raucous aerial acts, Pogo-stick peelers, hula-hoop hotties; they have got it all. Ticketed. 21+. Lucha Vavoom! Lucha VAVOOM!!... LUCHA VAVOOM!!! 1038 S Hill, LA, CA 90015.
FREE ONGOING East West Players In this internationally acclaimed and timely play about a middle-class home in conservative Chennai, 15-year-old Deepa is filmed by her boyfriend engaging in a sexual act. The indiscreet cell phone video goes viral, becoming a national scandal that exposes gender double standards and conflicting views of female sexuality. Deepa’s single mother Malini—a modern-day Mother Courage—struggles to protect her children while caught between India’s embrace of new technology and adherence to old-world values. Ticketed. 120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
ZOOT SUIT Mark Taper Forum When Luis Valdez’s Zoot Suit premiered at the Mark Taper in 1978, nothing short of a sensation. The play, which centers on L.A.’s pachuco culture in the early 1940s — specifically the Sleepy Lagoon murder of 1942 — sold out in L.A. for almost a year before moving on to Broadway, and it brought a whole new audience to the theater. In 1981, it became a film starring Edward James Olmos, who also played the lead at the Taper. In honor of the Center Theatre Group’s 50th anniversary, in association with El Teatro Campesino, Zoot Suit is BACK, and this landmark of Chicano theater is ready to wow the next generation. Ticketed. All ages. 135 N. Grand Ave.
GRILL CHEESE MELTDOWN Majestic Downtown We’re celebrating the best grilled cheese L.A. has to offer at Time Out Los Angeles’ Grilled Cheese Meltdown, taking place February 12 at The Majestic in Downtown L.A. Dive into creative takes on this cheesy classic from top-notch eateries around the city, to be enjoyed alongside beer from Angel City Brewery. Your ticket includes tastings from each participating restaurant and two drink tickets, plus an afternoon spent enjoying tunes from DJ Marcus, Tattly temporary tattoos, games, giveaways and more. Gather your cheese-loving friends, and we’ll see you there! Ticketed. 650 s. Spring Street, LA, CA 90013.
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ONLY THE OAKS REMAIN Japanese American National Museum The Story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station tells of those targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and imprisoned in the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, located in the Tujunga neighborhood by the US Department of Justice during World War II. Photographs, letters, and diaries bring the experiences of prisoners—who included Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants and Japanese Peruvians—to life. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.
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$8 BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES Regal LA LIVE One heck of a special for movie lovers each week, as long as you’re not into watching movies as part of a group, same-day releases, spending holidays at the cinema or 3D or 4DX titles; you can pick just about any movie you want. Popcorn, soda, red vines are abound with local restaurants participating with special offers. Tickets are available online at fandango.com, too! 1000 W Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90015.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY February 15th February 16th MANI’S BEFORE MEN The Ritz-Carlton Spa Skip the mushy sentimentalities and indulge yourself, not your man this month. Plan a day that’s all about pampering and uplifting you – and maybe a few friends - One of the featured treatments is a classic manicure with customized mask and paraffin to completely wash your hands of stupid cupid. Toast to the single life – and fabulous nails – with a glass of “I Don’t Want Your Rosé” and eat your heart out with some soothingly sugar-filled snacks. 710 W Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90015
CHERRY GLAZERR Teragram Ballroom Society would deem that a prodigious girl can’t be in a progressive rock band while also being in complete control of its creative vision, business plan and social messaging. Society was so wrong. Clem, a 19 year old teen Queen with a headstrong resolve like her hero Patti Smith and a cartoon laugh like Muttley the dog, dreamed up Cherry Glazerr in her LA bedroom and its been a day dream of pop music success for the trio every since. Ticketed. 18+. 1234 W 7th Street, 90017.
LIQUID INTELLIGENCE Free Wine & Beer J.W. Marriott 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays bring free Wine, Beer or Mixology classes to the world class J.W. Marriott at LA Live. This ultimate cool school for aspiring mixologists, wine connoisseurs, and beer aficionados. Each week, experts guide you through a complimentary signature tasting and hands on experience. The perfect event for Hump-day, Liquid Intelligence allows you to mix and mingle as you learn how to create the ultimate Valentine’s Day cocktail. Free. 21+. RSVP required. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, CA 90015.
STILL LIFE WITH TWO OWLS MOCA Grand L.A. artist Jonas Wood painted Still Life With Two Owls in 2014. With his characteristically flat, sunny way, he depicts shelves full of plants and pots. Some of the pots are the plain old terracotta kind you’d find at Home Depot. Other colorful, patterned ones look handmade. Sky-blue light shines through the shelves on the right, while those on the left could be in some dimly lit closet. Two pots on the darker side are shaped and painted to look like blinged-out, redcheeked owls. In time for the holidays, Wood scaled up this painting and applied a slightly altered, vinyl version of it to MOCA. 250 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
LOVE MOIST MONDAYS La Cita Bar Color Me Bad and pour some special Brandi. When Dj Moist, Downtown’s favorite R&B Dj spins it’s a never-ending mix of audible sexiness. Moist conducts an electronic symphony of insatiable rhythms and get to know you better dance music by Old School legends Aaliyah, Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men D’angelo, En Vogue and just about everything 90s, HipHop, and R&B for a night of dancing, reminiscing about “Back in the Day” and all night happy hour drink specials bringing the old bar back to life and keeping the dance floor jam packed with excitement. 9:30pm. Free. 21+. 336 S Hill Street, 90013.
VALENTINE’S DAY TANGO Union Station Metro Art Los Angeles presents a special evening of tango for Valentine’s Day in Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall! A free tango lesson will be followed by a milonga (tango social dancing), accompanied by live orchestra Tangótico. You can get away with having two left feet, just bring your big heart because this tango is led by Matias Piegari with dance performances by Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes. Carlos and Mayte, were cast in the critically acclaimed show Forever Tango, and have performed in renowned international tango houses for over 20 years. 800 N Alameda St, LA, CA 90012.
downtown appetite>> crepes sans frontieres >> by keri freeman
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here’s no doubt in the minds of the Historic Core that the Spring Arcade needs love. Once a highly popular flea market laced corridor of friendly immigrants, the venue closed with revitalizing efforts to be reopened with the promise of a busy natural lit passageway filled with aromas from Spring to Broadway.
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t’s been a bit of a process, but there is light at each end of this tunnel. With more eateries opening this year, the Spring Arcade is destined to join the ranks of other successful Downtown food hubs such as the Grand Central Market, LA LIVE and Fig at 7th. Indeed this will eventually happen, although some have given up, packed up their sausages and moved on, still others see the promise and remain faithful to the building’s French baroque arched corridor, home to apartment dwellers above, and a handful of healthy food sources below. Allowing prospective shop owners to see the potential and leading the way as the first shop to christen the building’s reopening in September of 2013, was a tiny well-decorated crepe café brought to Downtown by an owner with a heart of gold who would later become a beacon of love, for the lonely palettes everywhere. And love was hard! With the noise of construction, lack of security, free parking, and less marketing efforts put into the Spring Arcade venture compared to other Downtown food hubs, the only way the tiny crepery could have survived was to gain a solid reputation for
being completely devoted to serving Downtown the best tasting crepe. And it did. And still does to this day, three years later. But don’t take our word for it. It’s no secret romance. Crepes Sans Frontieres has won the hearts of Downtown. Voted BEST CREPE three years in a row, with rave reviews on Yelp, and a following of fans that would die for the crepes coming out of this place, owner Ruth Hudin is the pioneer crepery-cupid the Spring Arcade Building needed, striking downtown hearts with her delicately prepared sweet and savory love galletes.
To add to the splendor, Ruth’s crepes are a perfect match for all kinds of Angelinos. For instance, for the vegan, or gluten sensitive, Ruth creates a gluten free organic dark brown buckwheat crepe, filled with fresh vegetables. For the seafood lover, she serves wild caught smoked salmon, and savory crepes specials topped with shrimp during the popular weekend brunch. New to the menu, starting from 11am, Tuesday thru Friday, Ruth presents a crêpe with eggs, bacon topped with real maple syrup. For a steak through the heart try La Crepe Liberte with Angus beef. Your love of organic chicken, cheeses, or Don’t fall all at once Ruth Hudin, started with a small cater- charcuterie plates will never be in vain at ing service and working the farmer’s mar- Crepes Sans Frontieres. Neither will your kets about 10 years ago with the intention love for imported French wines. If Ladies Night 2 for 1 Rose wines of bringing authentic recipes in the form don’t win your heart, you’ll have no of organic, gluten-free, buckwheat crepes from France long before fluttering her an- choice but to fall madly in love with the weekend brunch. If by that time you are gelic wings around the Historic Core. still a bit jaded please allow the bottomless Looking back, her venture has proved to be a phenomenal idea and a wonderful mimosas to soften your inhibitions. Thanks to Ruth people everywhere have addition to Downtown, offering your heartbroken taste buds flavors they could trust fallen in love again with the Spring Arcade Building allowing themselves to enjoy a and earning respect for the tiny café who had done so much for so many in so little marriage of taste and a honeymoon of flatime. vors. Crepes Sans Frontieres is located at
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doing the most>> downtown los angeles bunker hill Bunker hill is dtla’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting dtla’s master chefs.
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Music Center Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.
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Grand Park Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays.
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Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.
south park entertainment capital of dtla with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.
Sure, the Financial District sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement
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Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.
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Los Angeles Convention Center Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.
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Metropolis Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.
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Downtown Dance and Movement Think:Dance Recitals, Star Studded Dance Rehearsals, Musical Performance Showcases.
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MOCA Contemporary Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs, Free Every Thursday.
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Los Angeles Public Library Think: Volumes, Free Masonry, Slow Escalators, Interactive Exhibits, Computer Rentals, Librarians.
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110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.
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TheBlocc Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.
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with its independence, Chinatown has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for dtla
order in the courts, dine in or take out...not just for law making anymore, the courts district of dtla offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.
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Chinatown Central Plaza Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.
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Gin Lin Way Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, 1938.
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Year of the Rooster Think: Good Health. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.
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Union Station Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.
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City Hall Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.
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Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty.
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Olvera Street Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.
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Little Tokyo is the heart of the larg- Arts District is DTLA’s perfect mix The Historic Core is revitalized with est Japanese-American population in of fine art galleries, creative loft new bike lanes, parklettes, commuAmerica. With over 3500 welcoming style living, organic eating, and BEER, nity gardens, outdoor concerts, residents, and hundreds of shops hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most Little Tokyo sees its fair share of artisan showcases and micro-brewing highly anticipated self-guided art tourism in dtla. tours in the country. companies in all of los Angeles.
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Old Japanese Union Church Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.
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Japanese American National Museum Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.
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Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.
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Angel City Brewery Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Mini- Festivals, Indie Art Shows.
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Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.
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Night On Broadway Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.
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Downtown Art Walk Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.
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Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.
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where skid row meets the industrial The Fashion District is a stitched warehouse district, with community oasis where fashion designers, leaders and entrepreneurs willing to wholesalers, market weeks, retailed solve the problems of an area known fashion wares, accessories, textiles, for having the 2nd largest homeless and shoppers collide. population in the country.
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Smorgasburg Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.
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JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.
Artists and Fleas Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.
ShopWalk Think: Spring Arcade Building, Crepes, Bottomless Mimosas, Discounts, Acoustic Sets, Fashion, Design.
Glady’s Park Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.
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BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.
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The Cooper Building Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.
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DOING THE MOST IN DTLA >> MUSEUM GUIDE >> BROUGHT TO YOU BY ART WALK NEWS
MODERN DAY PRE-HISTERIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum
National History Museum (NHM)
California Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30
Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, launching an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.
Established in 1979, MOCA is an artist-founded museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.
The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.
African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the CAHM was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984, housing artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the fields of the South,” and later migrations. 600 State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.
Chinese American Museum (CAM)
Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chinatown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans spanning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.
You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the National History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.
AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021. The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787. Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites. 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans and Italians in Los Angeles and the United States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.
Korean American Museum (KAM)
Animal Museum (NMAS)
Sports Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020. The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.
Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal Museum is the first museum of its kind dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience, promoting respect for life and compassionate ethics in advancing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.
Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the largest art museum in the western US, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036.
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uper Bowl LI(51) at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, February 5th, surpassed all expectations, it featured the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, as the New England Patriots overcame a 25 pt. deficit to shock the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28 in Overtime. Missing our prediction by 1 point and setting Super Sunday to say the least, 31in fact. The first Super Bowl in 51 years to go to OT, and the fifth time the duo of Belichik and Brady hoisted the shiny Vince Lombardi trophy.
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atriots Quarterback Tom Brady was spectacular, besides throwing for yet another record, 466 yards, he past San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana and Pittsburgh Steelers Hall Of Famer Terry Bradshaw, by winning his fifth Super Bowl. Solidifying Brady as the greatest Quarterback of all-time. The four-time Super Bowl MVP set single-game Super Bowl records for completions (43), passes (62), passing yards (466) and career marks for appearances (7), completions (207), passes (309), passing yards (2,071) and touchdown passes (15). Brady also tying the record for Super Bowl victories, equaling former Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Haley’s total of five rings. Bill Belichick set head coaching records for Super Bowl appearances (7) and victories (5). The Atlanta Falcons soared out of the locker room, their offense was crisp, their young defense wasn’t daunted by the Pats’ history in the slightest, including a 82 yd. Pick-six courtesy of Robert Alford. Late in the third quarter, the Falcons were in the driver’s seat leading 28-3. The Patriots finished Super Bowl LI with 31 unanswered points.
The city hasn’t been torched so painfully since the Civil War when General Sherman burnt Atlanta to the ground. This loss will haunt the Falcons, with the Patriots capitalized on poor clock management and dubious play calling and head scratching calls by Falcons Offensive Coordinator, Kyle Shanahan. Although their running game was effective, averaging 6 yards per carry, they inexplicably abandoned the run. MVP Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan struggled down the stretch, first fumbling the ball after a sack. Unfortunately, this trend of blowing leads has plagued him throughout his brilliant career. The next mistake proved fatal. Holding onto a 28-20 edge in the 4th quarter, Ryan heaved the pigskin to the sideline where Wide Receiver Julio Jones made a spectacular tight rope catch. The ball rest on the Patriots 22 yd. line, a field goal would have salted the game, putting them up by two scores. Their overly aggressive strategy backfired-Ryan was sacked than the Falcons compounded their error by getting flagged for holding. Out of field goal range, Atlanta was forced to punt, giving Brady one final opportunity to tie the game. New England drove 91 yards down the field to even the score at 28 all. While Wide Receiver Julian Edelman made perhaps the greatest catch in Super Bowl history. At midfield, Brady’s pass was deflected, Edelman dove as the ball bounced off a Falcons leg. Edelman somehow managed to snag the ball a millisecond before hitting the ground. X-factor Running Back James White scored three touchdowns, caught 14 receptions, for 110 yards. In Overtime, the Patriots won the coin toss and marched down the field for the inevitable score. White darted to the corner of the end zone, before cutting back and stretched the ball across the chalk goal line before his knees hit the ground. Walk off TD! Super Bowl LI was one for the ages.
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