Savage Bar & Lounge
Wall to wall beauty, delicious grub, a comfy patio and cheap drinks makes Savage Bar & Lounge an exciting addition to the DTLA scene. ♦♦♦ DTLAbuzz attended the opening event and we’re happy to report, this new spot does not disappoint. We like the combination of deconstructed decor, custom finishes, unique lighting and spacious interiors. [...]
The Judson – A New York State of Mind….In DTLA
This place reminded me of New York in so many subtle ways. Then come to find out, the alley on the side of the building is referred to as “New York” in the industry and films many New York scenes there. But it’s not just the aesthetics that gave me this sense. It’s the layered [...]
Demographic Survey Shows DTLA Is The New Manhattan
As if we didn’t know it yet, there’s now a study out there to prove it- DTLA is the new Manhattan. The Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) conducted the most comprehensive demographic study ever produced in Downtown LA, with over 11,000 responses from Downtown residents, workers and visitors. With an average resident income of [...]
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
See The “Art” On The Wall – DTLA is once again breaking barriers and challenging the status quo when it comes to seeing art. Artwalk, together with THE WENDE MUSEUM, brings the concept of “A Museum Without Walls” to Life. 365 days a year, 24 hours a day at specified locations, from Bunker Hill to [...]
DTLA Doggies Get The Boot!
Most Downtowners don’t dress up their dogs, that’s more the Hollywood type. But lately, I have been seeing more and more dogs Downtown with shoes! For those of you who think this is ridiculous, you must know- it’s not a fashion statement, but a hygienic statement. Have you ever thought about what your dog could bring [...]
X-Games Heats up DTLA
Dirt meets the concrete jungles of Downtown this month as the X-Games invades DTLA July 29- August 1. Entirely between the Staples Center, Nokia Theater and LA Live, this year’s event will be feature over 31 hours of hardcore action including men’s and women’s BMX, skateboarding, moto x and rally car racing. For a complete [...]
DTLA Shopping Haul: Robert Rodriguez Sample Sale
Ok. I’m probably a little old for this, but I thought I’d share what I got from the Robert Rodriguez sample sale with you cause I really feel like I was #winning today. Might I start with, I’ve been to sample sales at the Cal Market Center and Cooper Building before, but I’ve never really [...]
{Dogtown}
What suburbia is to kids, Downtown LA is to dogs. Most everyone has at least one, most every building is dog friendly and most everyone’s favorite accessory is his or her dog. This probably is not something one would expect since no one has a yard. Yet, these dogs are so happy. I have two [...]
Sire’s Crown Eyeframes Downtown Style
Last Artwalk, in the deep jungle of Artpark, I stumbled upon vendor Sire’s Crown, who were selling hand crafted wooden framed eye-wear. Being a super nerdy geek who’s on the computer all day in glasses, these caught my eye right away. Is this my chance to look sexy in glasses? The frames had a variety [...]
Featured DTLA Sample Sale: Robert Rodriguez
Attention all fashionistas! Robert Rodriguez is having a sample sale this month. Get some of his hottest pieces for cheap! Located in the Cooper Building (860 S.Los Angeles St. Suite 800), this sample sale is this upcoming Friday, June 24th and Thursday, June 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Designing for women of all [...]
The Judson • A New York State of Mind…in DTLA
Brick walls adorned with a series of ads from the 1900s were uncovered during renovations after removing plaster from some of the walls. (not available in all units). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Judson Lofts remind me of New York in many subtle ways. Almost too appropriately, the alley on the side of the building is referred to [...]
The Last Book Store Moves
If you were worried that the Last Book Store on 4th and Main went out of business because of the recent boarded up windows, have no worry. They’ve actually grown in business and they made a big move into a larger space in the Spring Arts Building on Spring and 5th. The Last Book [...]
New Park in the Fashion District?
Want a new park in the Fashion District? The Community Redevelopment Agency of LA is applying to grant funds to build a park in the Fashion District. Come to the Park Alternatives Workshop this Saturday June 11 from 10 to 11:30AM upstairs a the Market Gallery. These workshops give us a chance to tell [...]
The SB Lofts – Location. Location. Location.
- The Manhattan Location at 215 W. Spring – The SB Lofts have 6 locations situated in the heart of Downtown LA. Just outside any one of these six doors you may choose to call home; you’ll be steps away from Pershing Square, the Metro, and all the coffee houses, restaurants, markets, shopping and clubs [...]
CREATIVE SPACING • CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN THE MEDIUM OF SPACE
• Chalkboard Wall by Angie Dominquez – Film Editor • The wording is the opening scene from her favorite movie. The drawing is of Billie Holiday. And Sailor, a work of art in and of herself. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ So you’ve joined the community of “Loft Dwellers.” But not just any Loft Dwellers, you’re in Downtown [...]
Colburn School Presents Salastina Music Society
The Salastina Music Society will present a concert at The Colburn School’s Thayer Hall on June 18th, 2011 at 3 pm. The program features Artistic Directors/violinists Kevin Kumar & Maia Jasper, along with a stellar cast of instrumentalists, and offers a diverse range of music from classical, folk, and dance to a world premiere. The [...]
Beauty At Broadway: The Metropolitan Loft Building
The Metropolitan Building embodies the notion that true beauty and wisdom come with age. This lovely creature has stood proud for almost 100 years. Perched on the corner of 5th & Broadway, it has been home to many prominent commercial and retail tenants. Including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles Public Library from 1914 [...]
OPEN HOUSE: Santee Village Lofts Back on Market from $169K
ATTN: Open house junkies, potential Downtown buyers and even you Lookie loos: The long awaited release of Cornell building at the Santee Village Lofts is finally here. I am seriously considering camping out for this. The icing on cake was announced a couple of weeks ago that the lofts releasing in the Cornell will start [...]
DTLA Bikes: Homegrown Fixie Frames
Almost completely hidden in the basement of a wholesale clothing store, you would never notice the small independent store DTLA bikes unless you were a biker. Only the multi-colored rims in the window of the clothing store could give it away. DTLA bikes is furnished with rims hanging from the ceilings, seats and handlebars [...]
Unique LA Spring Show- A Mother’s Day Hit
In the early afternoon this past Sunday I flocked with “everyone and their mother” (no pun intended) to Unique LA’s Downtown LA Spring Show. With local clothing designers, visual artists, jewelry designers, chocolateirs, food preservationists, and some of Los Angeles’ best restaurants and independent food producers, Unique LA was great place to take take mom [...]
What’s Hot for Summer: Orange Shorts in DTLA
It’s about time the “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” classic sports bar Hooter’s was incorporated into the DTLA scene. Finally! The orange shorts-wearing, finger-licking classic wing spot will live among the other sports bars in the LA Live neighborhood. What was once an abandoned auto dealership on Figueroa and Pico Blvd. is now in the process [...]
HM157 Craft Sale | Dec 19, 2010
HM157 in Lincoln Heights is hosting a DIY craft sale event just in time for last minute holiday shopping on Sunday, December 19, 2010 Historical Monument 157 3110 N Broadway Ave Lincoln Heights, CA 90031 10am-6pm
