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THE ANKLE BITER >> Opinions & politics

Urgent International Theater in a Time of Change from Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Indonesia and more! March 15 – 17

Teatro El Público (Cuba) Antigonón, un contingente épico

Santiago, Chiu, McCarty Bill Providing One Free Year of Community College Advances. By Jackie Koenig

March 22 – April 1

The Wooster Group THE TOWN HALL AFFAIR April 20 – 22

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ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIGUEL SANTIAGO CHANGES COURSE OF CALIFORNIA EDUCATION HISTORY

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uesday, March 28th brought about a landmark legislation. Jointly authored by Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), David Chiu (D-San Francisco), and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) Assembly Bill 19 was approved by the Assembly Committee on Higher Education. Assembly Bill 19 creates the Community College Promise Program to provide a tuition-free year of community college for all firsttime, full-time in-state students. In 2025, California will face an estimated shortage of one million college-educated workers needed to sustain the state’s workforce. To help meet this demand, AB 19—based on former President Obama’s proposal for free community college as well as the successful “Promise” programs in Tennessee and Long Beach— creates the state portion of a state-local partnership to promote Promise Programs throughout California.

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“As the former President of the largest community college district in the nation, and as someone who heavily relied upon financial aid in college myself, I know how important affordable education is to students,” said Assemblymember Miguel Santiago.

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“Providing one year of free community college to all first-time, full-time students can expand access to financial aid, promote equity, increase enrollment, help improve academic performance, and boost college completion rates. It’s time for us to walk the walk on creating the college-going culture that we need in California.” “This effort to promote equity and increase affordability for community college students comes at a time when food and housing insecurity is reaching unprecedented levels,” said Assemblymember David Chiu (D – San Francisco), a joint author of AB 19. “Financial challenges should not keep low-income Californians from pursuing better futures - all students deserve an affordable college education.” AB 19 passed the Assembly Committee on Higher Education by an initial vote of 9-2. The measure will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee in April or early May. Assemblymember Miguel Santiago is the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Communications and Conveyance and sits on the Assembly’s Higher Education Committee. He represents the 53rd District, composed of the cities of Los Angeles, Huntington Park, and Vernon, and was formerly the Board President of the Los Angeles Community College District.

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WASHINGTON HAD BETTER PREPARE FOR DOWNTOWN’S OWN SARA HERNANDEZ

Why Sara Hernandez is the best choice for Downtown, and our District. By Ben Steinberger

n an ever changing political climate we need strong, determined leadership in Washington. Sara Hernandez, a former LAUSD middle-school teacher, lawyer and former Downtown Director for our Councilmember is running for Congress. Sara is approaching this election with a fresh set of eyes, determined to change the discourse and the rhetoric of the current political climate. A strident Progressive Democrat, Sara has led her campaign based on values like access to good education, comprehensive healthcare and working towards solutions to combat income inequality and grow access to transportation. As a DTLA resident for nearly a decade, Sara deeply understands the issues that plague us. We suffer from a terrible, gut wrenching homelessness epidemic. Sara spent more than 4 years working with City Council member Jose Huizar to combat this issue. Spearheading the nonprofit foundation C3, Sara created unique, innovative ways to tackle the issues facing those suffering from homelessness. Sara realizes that there is no single root cause for the epidemic, but rather the result of myriad societal failings such as a lack of addiction services ,access to mental health care and affordable housing. Sara will fight for federal dollars that can help to combat the issue from all sides. Sara understands the intricacies of everyday life here in DTLA and the local issues that we face. Sara worked tirelessly to help small businesses open their doors, creating thousands of good paying and new jobs to our area. In her decade long career in public service, Sara gets things done. In Congress, Sara will make sure that we continue to secure HUD and HHS funding for our community. As a former middle school teacher here in LA’s public school system, Sara intimately understands the obstacles our students face everyday. Large class sizes, deteriorating infrastructure and low academic performance in addition to funding cuts that plague the district are battles that Sara saw everyday during her tenure in LAUSD. Education is a hot topic issue for Sara and once elected she intends to fight for federal funding for our public schools, our teachers and our most important asset, our students. Education and taking care of our next generation is paramount to Sara. It is because of this that she believes so much in investing in the health of not only our future, but also in the people who helped craft the lives we have today. Deeply believing that Healthcare is a basic human and civil right, Sara believes the best way to ensure access for all Americans is to create a single-payer universal health care system. Health care has been thrust to the center of conversation in recent weeks, opening many eyes from across the country to show just how important and valuable the ACA is. Sara hears- the message loud and clear, from Congress Sara intends to fight tooth and nail, not only keep the ACA but to continue to make it better for everyone. Sara will be a champion for accessible, universal and affordable Healthcare. We struggle with far too many critical issues and must elect leadership who understand the complexities of our district. We need to work on correcting the lack of opportunity so many in our community face by building and creating infrastructure and services that benefit all of our communities. In congress, Sara will fight for these values that are so important. The polls open on April 4.

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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.

The Absolute Most:

Music Center Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

Grand Park Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays.

The Almost:

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

The Absolute Most:

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

The Most:

Los Angeles Convention Center Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

Metropolis Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

The utmost:

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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SkySpace Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

The Most:

Los Angeles Public Library Think: Volumes, Free Masonry, Slow Escalators, Interactive Exhibits, Computer Rentals, Librarians.

The Almost:

110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

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TheBloc Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

top food picks WATER GRILL 71 ABOVE TOM GEORGE

civic district

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.

The Absolute Most:

Chinatown Central Plaza Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

Gin Lin Way Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, 1938.

The Almost:

Year of the Rooster Think: Good Health. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

The utmost:

Union Station Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

City Hall Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

The Almost:

Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty.

The Upmost:

Chung King Road Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

Olvera Street Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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pho 87 LASA Sea Fresh Restaurant

ciento lindo original phillip’s traxx

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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.

The Absolute Most:

Old Japanese Union Church Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

Japanese American National Museum Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

The Almost:

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

The uPmost:

The Absolute Most:

Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

Angel City Brewery Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The uPmost:

The Absolute Most:

Night On Broadway Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

Downtown Art Walk Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

The Almost:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

The UPmost

Fashion district

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.

The Absolute Most:

Smorgasburg Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

The Most:

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/ SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

The Almost:

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

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The Absolute Most:

California Mart Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

Santee Alley Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.

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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.

The Cooper Building Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

top food picks

Kagaya Sushi Gen oystars

bestia urth cafe PIE HOLE

kai Japanese roots mezcalero dtla crepes sans frontieres

the escondite The Nickel diner lazy brewing company

Localita & The Badasserie sonoratown The alley dog

dtla night owl>> shawn suggs >> by jason alvarez

dtla night owl>> dtla mayor shawn suggs

uave, stylish, urbane, and ceaselessly charismatic, Shawn Suggs is the living embodiment of the new DTLA. Effortlessly cool with just the right amount of swagger, he’s a one-man Rat Pack updated and repackaged for 21st-century Los Angeles living. He’s the cool kid you wish you knew and the man you wish you could be. And he makes it look so damn easy...

aybe he first caught your eye when he popped up on Oxygen’s Girlfriend Confidential. Or maybe you saw him carousing at one of the Downtown’s trendsetting clubs after the doorman finally let you in. Maybe you’re one of his 48,000-plus Instagram followers, enchanted by an elevated fashion sense that Suggs describes as “comfort chic”. Or maybe you’re just curious about the man who’s often described as “the Mayor of DTLA” - though Suggs is quick to point out that the moniker isn’t his own creation. “Man, listen. They call me the Mayor of DTLA, I don’t call myself that,” asserts Suggs emphatically. “Let’s just clear that up real quick.” And yet, the nickname fits. The Ladera Heights native is impossible to pigeonhole. But in so many ways, he’s the very definition of DTLA living. After working in the music industry and serving as brand ambassador to major fashion and liquor labels, Suggs now oversees his own popular club night, promotes a personal brand whose mantra is “live life elevated”, and sells merchandise on his website that captures the essence of his edgy, elevated lifestyle. And he does it all in Downtown. “I was a pretty early adopter of the DTLA

lifestyle,” says Suggs. “I moved to the neighborhood while it was still a work in progress, and because of having identified its potential before it was super poppin’, I’ve reaped the benefits of long-standing relationships here. Where better to eat, drink, and party than where you can also literally walk your drunkself home?” Among his many notable endeavors is DTLA54, the popular Thursday club night that was recently relaunched after a brief hiatus. Formerly held at The Reserve, DTLA54 found a new home at the Blue J Bar & Lounge in Downtown’s Arts District. “Sometimes change is good. I had a great run at The Reserve, and I’m thankful for that relationship,” reminisces Suggs. “Working with the people there was a true pleasure, and they really gave it their all in terms of bringing my vision to fruition. The Blue J Lounge is the next chapter in DTLA54, and I look at the move as a refresh and reset for the night. I’m confident that my people will enjoy the new space as we continue to elevate!” Suggs is also quick to note that DTLA54 differs from other LA club nights, arguing that the vibe is distinctly Downtown. “What we do differently at DTLA54 is “party with chill”. It’s a much different feel than partying in Hollywood. Sure, we still get it in, we still drink,

we still party, we still look good, but we do it without the pomp & circumstance of Hollywood.” Nevertheless, Suggs views himself first and foremost as a cultural influencer. “In 2017, culture encompasses fashion, music, lifestyle, art, and much more,” says Suggs. “I use my taste in all of those areas to influence the culture around me. Luckily, I’ve been blessed to have a receptive audience, which I appreciate very much!” And he’s always eager to use his influence to rep other DTLA brands. Asked about what he’s wearing, the ever-fashionable Suggs names M. Completely and Beautiful Fül, both DTLA-based menswear lines. Describing how he spends his free time, Suggs says “I like to stay in the neighborhood. Everyone knows that you’ll find me at somebody’s DTLA establishment, and I’m always advocating for local events and businesses. From brunch at Bottega Louie to dinner at Tom George to drinks at Preux & Proper...we in there!” Find your way to DTLA54, or any other Downtown hot spot, and you might run into Shawn Suggs. But you’ll never catch him wearing dirty shoes or waiting in line at any club. The Mayor of DTLA has an image to uphold. #shawnsuggs

dtla night owl>> BEN MCMILLAN >> by jody miller

the king of late night munchies white boy tacos

’ll admit to being a bit out of the loop. I was not familiar with the makeshift taco stand on a desolate stretch of South Broadway. Yes, it’s buzzing with activity during daylight, but in the wee after hours, it’s barren except for homeless folks with pushcarts. In fact, I was sure I must have been on the wrong street as I passed one locked storefront after another. Well, I wasn’t lost.

he green lawn chairs I had seen in photos suddenly appeared as did the King of Late Night Munchies busy at the grill chopping meat and flipping tortillas in sync to the rhythm of James Brown. So who is this maestro of tacos that cures the hunger pangs of night owls until 3:00am? Not Carlos, Eduardo or Juan. It’s Ben McMillan, a restaurant veteran on a mission to introduce Angelenos to the pleasures of street food. When I asked Ben “why tacos” the answer was simple: “everyone loves tacos.” He knew better than to compete with traditional and established vendors, but he also felt non-traditionalists were getting a bit too fancy for what he had in mind. Ben experimented with family recipes and comfort food ingredients and fed them to friends and neighbors until White Boy Tacos was born.

So what’s in a White Boy Taco? The Rooster Cogburn has Seagram’s marinated steak, red, green and yellow peppers, hash browns and cilantro topped with homemade Srilacha aioli. The Manuel Uribe is filled with slow-cooked BBQ pork, hickory smoked bacon, coleslaw and queso fresco. There is also Donald Duck and chili marinated tofu and newly added burritos and quesadillas. And he delivers. The Homeless Lotto? Ben is also a big advocate for DTLA’s homeless. Just purchase a lottery ticket from White Boy, then give it to a homeless person who can then redeem the ticket for a taco. You feel good and someone gets fed. It’s a win-win. What’s in the future for White Boy? Well, if Ben has his way, more grills, another location, and newly discovered food culture.

To be or not to be? dtla theater guide

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ahmanson theater bob baker’s cornerstone marionette theater theater company As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage Now: FUN HOME, being called “groundbreaking,” “exquisite,” and “unforgettable” this new musical, which received raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical is making history along the way. The show runs February 21st though April 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On Stage Now: FIESTA, a South of the Border puppet extravaganza!! Let the puppets of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater entertain you with Cacti doing the samba, Dias des los muertos Skeletons, the Skating Somberos! and the Three Caballeros!. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

east west players

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Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. On Stage Now: East West Players will be celebrating its 51st Anniversary at their Annual Visionary Awards Dinner & Silent Auction (RADIANT) coming in April. Proceeds from the gala will benefit East West Players’ educational and artistic programs. 120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 625-7000.

the tales of hoffman>> now playing at the la opera

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Since 1948 THE LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly in main stage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN by Jacques Offenbach The sensational Vittorio Grigolo returns to LA Opera as poet E.T.A. Hoffmann, whose boozy recollections of the women he has loved and lost set the plot in motion capturing the half-remembered, half-fantasy dreamworld of Offenbach’s final masterpiece. Show runs March 25th through April 15th. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

For over 29 years featuring plays that celebrate many voices with pop-up theaters staged sometimes in theaters, parking lots, factories, schools and subway stations, taken up residence in small towns and urban neighborhoods, collaborating with locals from start to finish to tell their unique stories. On Stage Now: Just finishing their last production the theater is working towards a new production coming in April. 708 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 613-1700.

mark taper forum

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years. On Stage Now: ZOOT SUIT, one of the most exciting and spectacular shows ever created in Los Angeles, ignites the city again. Luis Valdez is brings his groundbreaking 1978 smash back to the Mark Taper Forum to celebrate Center Theatre Group’s 50th Anniversary. Extended January 31st through April 2nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence. On Stage Now: LATC presents...THE CRUISE, a play by Jonathan Ceniceroz that explores the consequence of colonial histories and dark politics within the decadence of Caribbean cruise culture. The play reveals the fractured nature of race and identity that is caused by social imbalance and imposed hierarchy, while exploring the story of a man who merely wants and demands that his most authentic human qualities survive, despite it all. 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. On Stage Now: The Wooster Group: THE TOWN HALL AFFAIR directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, delves into the revolutionary fervor of feminist thinking and art “happenings” of 1970s New York, based on the Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker film Town Bloody Hall, a documentary of a 1971 panel that featured feminist thinkers and activists. Show runs March 22nd through April 1st. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

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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t’s hard not to get swept up in the magic of the place, which currently sits just four years shy of it’s hundredth birthday. Hard not to look at the old photos on the walls, the painstakingly re-created booth seating, and numerous other train car nuances littered throughout the restaurant and not get transported to a place where the words service and quality mean everything.

Chief among food options for night owls in Downtown, the Pacific Dining Car is L.A.’s most iconic culinary institution. Open 24 hours, seven days a week, the dining car remains famous not only for it’s food, but also for it’s roles in several classic L.A. films like ‘Chinatown’, ‘L.A. Confidential’, and ‘Training Day’. In fact, when you order the baseball steak, your server will say one Alonzo Harris line of your choosing. Not really, but being here does make one feel as powerful, or at least as important as the famous on and off screen villains that dined here. Betty White is a noted regular, and has proclaimed her love for the Southern California time capsule on multiple occasions. And who could blame her? The Dining Car has remained mostly unchanged in appearance as a rapidly developing Downtown L.A. towers higher over it seemingly, more and more each day. But 96 years have come and gone. Change is inevitable. P.C.D. recognizes that and adheres appropriately by featuring an entire late night menu that caters to not just folks who crave a perfect steak at 3am, but those who are looking for something more price approachable.

The Late Night Menu The special late night menu can be delivered 24 hours a day, even serving breakfast staples like blueberry pancakes, bacon, and eggs Benedict; they’ve even got an entire vegan menu that has been garnering strong reviews within the community. The late night menu is available for dine-in from 11pm to 6am and 24 hours for delivery.

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Enter Mark Kalenderian, Getting the meat just right e sat down with Wes Idol, one-half Executive Chef Because of how long they age their of the brother-sister team, Wes Idol, steaks, the process has become extremely Mark Kalenderian, arrived on the scene that currently manage and own L.A.’s only refined with PDC having long mastered the roughly a year and a half ago and has 4th generation fine dining establishment been burning the “midnight oil”, ever process of getting the time, temperature, over dinner before an immaculate table since. and humidity perfected. setting, inside an original Pacific Electric Mark carries the torch, so to speak, Railway car that once enabled the Ameriwhen it comes to keeping the restaurants What’s new can Industrial Revolution over 100 years traditional dishes presented correctly for The Late Night Menu is something that’s ago. PDC’s oldest fans. He is also big on steak been extremely popular with people leaving Downtown and not wanting to have to prep and overseas the aging process that’s “We were the first 24 hour restaugo somewhere to eat something mass pro- important to getting those natural flavors rants in Los Angeles, first to age our duced and maybe even microwaved. PDC to come out in cooking. steaks, and first to serve wine by The Pacific Dining Car isn’t just famous offers something to look forward to and the glass. These are things we’re for its attention to fine detail and nostalsomething to reminisce about. very proud of. These are some of the gia. It is also well known for it’s exclusive things that go hand in hand with being intimacy, and up until recently denied Loving This Job around for almost 100 years.” the presence of background music in the Wes credits the strong bond with his venue, required all to whisper only to sister, Conlee Idol for keeping the place Idol’s great grandfather was an opera add to the dimly lit hideaway’s charisma. running so well. singer. He was actually an apprentice to Today, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett Caruso. But before he could really take “She has been my best friend as long may set the mood; calmly however, as off, his voice broke, and he had to find not to disturb the delicately placed white as I can remember. Also, the thing I another career path. So, he and his good love most about being here at the din- roses, antique furniture, original oil paintfriend “Shorty” built the dining car after a ing car is the fact that I feel connect- ings, and other vintage lavishes that earn restaurant that an Irish family had already ed to – I feel part of the city, and one the respect of both the hopeless romantic started in New York. The Dining Car origi- of the most diverse cities I might add. and the dining car perfectionist. Here is nally had an underground cellar, but was This was one of the main reasons for a place that creates not only the perfect renovated and now has the one they use atmosphere for brunch but also remains introducing our new late menu and to host hundreds of wines today on the vegan options so that we could make one of Downtown’s most confidential night main floor. the unique experience of dining here owl refuge which dynamically awaits you something that could be accessed by whilst the rest of Downtown has long fallen into a deep slumber. all.” 1310 W. 6th Street, la 90017

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A Live was transformed into “Shaqtown”, on Friday, March 24th as the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue dedicated to Shaquille O’Neal. The 8th statue at Staples- this bronze statue isn’t an average statue sitting on a plinth. Suspended 10 feet in the air, tipping the scale at 1,200 lbs, it depicts the most dominant big man of all time in action. His size 22 shoes sticking out; hanging from the rim as he slams the basketball with authority, the backboard threatens to shatter into hundreds of glass shards. Thousands of fans stood anxiously waiting behind the barriers for their hero the “Diesel” to emerge. The atmosphere was electric. The menacing looking statue is in stark contrast to the man, who is kind hearted, generous with his time and money and has an infectious sense of humor. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss declared him, “Sheriff of Shaqtown”, which featured a Ferris wheel, a mini-sized Lakers B-ball court and carnival games for families. In addition, the three Larry O’Brien NBA Titles the Lakers won in Shaq’s tenure were on display, glistening in the sun for all to behold... The Cavalcade of stars included former Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson, Laker legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, James Worthy, owner Jeanie Buss and one Kobe Bryant. Bryant and O’Neal are forever linked to one another, teammates for eight seasons, earning three consecutive NBA titles from 2000-2002.

O’Neal averaged 27 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in 514 regular-season contests as a Laker, making seven AllStar appearances as a Laker, earned eight All-NBA berths (six on the First Team) and notched five top-five finishes in Most Valuable Player voting, winning the Podoloff trophy after the 1999-2000 season. He was also named Finals MVP after each of the Lakers’ titles.

The ceremony should have been called: The Roasting of Shaquille O’Neal. The event felt like it might have aired on Comedy Central, and surprisingly, Kareem got the biggest laugh of the afternoon when he said, “some people thought the odds of Kobe Bryant showing up today were the same as Shaq sinking a free throw”. BURN! This dynamic duo, was just as famous for their oncourt success as the drama behind the scenes, after the 2004 NBA Finals, which they lost to the Detroit Pistons, Shaq was traded to the Miami Heat. Any resentment is ancient history, as the former rivals sat next to each other during the festivities, it was an incredible subplot, and the most compelling moment of the celebration. “Most dominant player I’ve ever seen,” Bryant said of O’Neal during the ceremony. He added that what was “most impressive” to him about O’Neal was that, while the hulking center was “such a fun, outgoing guy,” he would flip “the switch” just before games and no longer be “joking around,” said Bryant.

O’Neal called Bryant “brother” and emphasized their mutual respect, noting the classic Western Conference Finals clash in 2000 against the Portland Trailblazers. “When I first got here in 1996, we always won 50, 55, 60 games, but we never got over the hump,” O’Neal said. “Then we got there, Game 7, and [Portland] got out to a big lead and we thought it was happening again. But we made that historical comeback, Kobe crosses Scottie Pippen and throws the lob, and I sealed it,” said O’Neal. As the final curtain closed on Shaquille O’Neal’s illustrious career, the crowd roared one final time for the Big Aristotle. The confetti fell upon Star Plaza, the enormous bronze masterpiece finally unveiled the Big Statue for the public, as Shaq yelled into the microphone his famous rhetorical question: “CAN YOU DIG IT”?

Raiders Are Headed this week in sports>> cont... To Las Vegas 31 of 32 NFL owners voted in favor of the Oakland Raiders relocating to Las Vegas Nevada on Monday, March 27th. The Silver and Black will play in Oakland through the 2019 season before moving into a reported $1.9 billion dollar dome, expected to seat an estimated 65,000 fans. The faithful Raider fans all across the Southland are ecstatic about the move, its a shorter drive and an awesome excuse to go to Vegas. The Raiders are the third NFL franchise in a little over a year to leave. First, it was the Rams who left St. Louis for Los Angeles, next, the Chargers move to L.A. as well. Now Oakland is losing their beloved Silver and Black. The Raiders spent 45 of their 58 years in Oakland. Bank of America will pay for the stadium. Viva Las Raiders! NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed regret at not finding a solution that kept the team in Oakland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We needed to provided certainty and stability for the Raiders, as well as the league,â&#x20AC;? Goodell told reporters at a news conference.

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Au Lac (2013) 710 W 1st St, La, CA 90012 (213) 617-2533 #aulacrestaurant $$

Vespaio (2015) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 #vespaiodtla $$$

Villainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern (2010) 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 (213) 613-0766 #villainstavern $$

Pez Cantina (2014) 401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280 #pezcantina

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 (213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Wurstkuche (2008) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 (213) 687-4444 #wurstkuche $$

Unami Burgers (2013) 852 S Broadway, LA 90015 (213) 413-8626 #unamiburgers $$

Don Chente (2015) 1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015 (213) 814-4865 # $$

Otium (2015) 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 935-8500 #otiumla $$$

Red Bird (2014) 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 788-1191 #redbirdla $$$

Spring Restaurant (2016) 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 (213) 372-5189 #springlosangeles $$$

El Cholo (2010) 1037 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 746-7750 #elcholola $$

Spitz (2011) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #spitzpics $$

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eat. drink. dance. sleep. Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen $$

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt $$

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la $$

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive $$

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel $$$

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac $$

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Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla $$

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla $$$

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

Los Angeles Hotel (2017) 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 (213) 617-1133 #thelahotel $$

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel $$

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f you’ve been a vegan for a while you’re familiar with the regular sets of questions our meat-counterparts ask. “Where do you get your protein?” and “Do vegans really taste better?” Often we forget that many of us had those initial questions about veganism. Most vegans were former meat-eaters and were raised in societies in which animal foods are a regular part of the meals. When the average American seeks nutrition advice they head to a registered dietitian, yet even this “expert” advice will include animal foods in the meal plan. It’s not a surprise you may be getting targeted information because members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) have been known to adapt their nutritional guidelines based on the funding they receive. In fact, the egg industry paid millions in grants to remove cholesterol limits-a guideline that may have saved lives. The Physicians Committee sued the USDA and exposed the corruption because studies show that cholesterol is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease, which is the leading killer of Americans. With all the information circulating about it can be tricky for the average person to determine what’s true and what isn’t. Here are some fun facts that you can use at your next vegan party while you’re striking up a conversation over the Quinoa Spinach Bites!

Vegans Have Lower BMI If you’ve ever tried to lose weight you know the drill. You portion out your food, count calories, limit yourself, and always feel starved. When the diet is over you go back to your old habits and the yo-yo swings back around and so does the weight. But, eating a whole foods plant-based diet that’s low in fat and high in carbs is the most efficient way to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) and according to a study published in The Permanente Journal, people eating a plant-based diet had the lowest BMI compared to meat eaters who had the highest. People often mistakenly group cupcakes and cookies into “carbs” and opt for low carb high protein. Instead eat foods like potatoes, grains, beans, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. The Dairy Industry Is Ditching Cows for Plants Times are changing and as people are becoming increasingly aware of the health risks, environmental damage, and ethics revolving around the animal industry, the animal industry is being forced to adapt to the change. Elmhurst Dairy in Queens, New York has stopped operating its dairy operation after 90 years because of a decrease in customer demand and losses. Your money has buying power and where you put your money matters. The animal agriculture industry is focused on profits and when the plant based kingdom is deemed more profitable the switch will happen! B12 Comes from Poop B12 is one of the main topics for vegans and non-vegans, but where does it come from? B12 is made by an anaerobic microorganism and is common in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. Animal foods contain B12 as well as plant sources like some types of mushrooms and two

types of edible algae. Animals get their B12 because they absorb it by their gut bacteria, they eat poop, they have bacterial contamination of food, and they eat other animals. But, if you’re not eating a daily dose of poop in your diet, how will you get your B12? You’ll find foods fortified by B12 and you’ll want to take a daily supplement. Remember to discuss with your doctor and information here isn’t intended to replace medical advice. Burn 16% More Calories as a Vegan Switching to a low-fat vegan diet will result in weight loss without counting calories or portion control. In fact, the American Journal of Medicine studied 64 overweight women who were randomly grouped into either a lowfat vegan diet or a moderate low-fat control group. The low-fat vegan group lost an average of 13 pounds in 14 weeks compared to 8 pounds for the control group. They also showed a 16% increase in calorie burning after their meals. Want to keep the calorie burn going? Go vegan! Vegans are Happier? According to a 10-year study published in BMC Medicine, 15,093 participants in a cohort study showed that those eating plant-based foods had reduced risk of depression when compared to those eating a Mediterranean diet, which is a diet that includes red meat. Inflammation is considered a mechanism that leads to depression and diets high in red meat, fish, refined grains, and sodas increase inflammation. In another study, Nurses’ Health Study, a total of 43,685 women were shown to have a higher risk for depression based no their dietary patterns when eating high inflammatory foods. An apple a day takes the doctor away and makes vegans taste better!

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Ask for Fatima

310-927-1071 DRIVERS WANTED Full or part time, 7 days a week. $13.00 per hour plus great tips. Downtown Concierge offers free transport to our guests. We travel Downtown Los Angeles, so a lot of short trips, a lot of tips and many happy customers. Driver must have a passenger endorsement on his/her CDL. Michelle 213-896-9260

GREEN CLEANING SERVICE 213 807 4950

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