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 [...]
New Homeboy Diner at City Hall is Worth the Trip
After going through security check and getting a visitor’s pass from the front desk, I waited for the City Hall elevator to greet me at the bottom level. As I rode the City Hall elevator up to the second floor, I was excited to experience what has become a LA hype, “Homeboy Diner.” Created by [...]
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 [...]
Booze Clues: Cheap Fun & Pub Crawlin Action
Downtowners! There is awesome new adventure seeking out the best bars of Downtown LA, every Saturday in June! “Booze Clues” is a pub crawl event that pushes Downtowners to try out new and or classic bars that reside in their neighborhood. Starting out from $20 to $90 tickets, you and your friends get drink specials [...]
LA Film Festival June 16-26
LA Film Festival is back next week! Gear up for awesome indie flicks all next week cause we are going to bring you the reviews and all you need to know about the hottest films. WE ARE GIVING AWAY TICKETS!
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 [...]
Vodka Bar Opening: Silo Bar on 7th
According to Eater LA, the vodka bar Silo Bar would be opening sometime this month. I took a stroll down 7th yesterday to see if it was ready to open for Artwalk Thursday. I happened to walk by when there was a meeting going on inside the unopened bar. I instinctively waved my hands frantically [...]
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 [...]
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS, the provocative series in which live music, discussion and curatorial tours converge in an after-hours event, concludes its 8th season on Friday, June 3. This final evening will center on Dr. Luis Chiappe’s talk “The Dinosaur in Your Backyard.” Dr. Chiappe is head of NHM’s Dinosaur Institute and curator of the upcoming Dinosaur [...]
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 [...]
Gaga Hosts Album Release Party For Fans @ Belasco Theater 5/25/11
This Wednesday night Lady Gaga will show her love for her devoted fans with a Born this Way Release Party at the Belasco Theater at 1050 S. Hill Street. Fans will be able to gain admittance by showing a valid proof of purchase of Born This Way or by purchasing the album at the door. [...]
Wood Spoon Chicken Pot Pie: Brazilian Food in the City
If you’re looking for Brazilian food in the city, it can only be found at Wood Spoon on 9th between Spring and Broadway- but you’ll have to keep a keen eye out and know how to read LA hieroglyphics because there is no sign reading Wood Spoon in front of it’s location, there is only [...]
Buzz Beer Wine Shop Set To Open This Month
For the past couple of months, I’ve seen the empty space on north east corner of 6th and Spring develop. I am very excited to announce that the new kid on the block in the Old Bank District, the Buzz Wine Beer Shop will open its doors this month. Boasting 4,000 bottles of the world’s [...]
Downtown LA Film Featured at New FilmMakers LA On Location Screening
On May 21st, 22 short films about Los Angeles will be screened as a the final round of the New LA FilmMaker’s On Location Project, a video contest highlighting Los Angeles. The short film LA: A City in FLUX directed by Jamie Schwartzman highlights the vibrancy and excitement of Downtown LA. LA: A City in [...]
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 [...]
Music Center Hosts Photo Essay Contest Under the Stars
On May 21 Active Arts at the Music Center will be displaying over a 1,000 photographs featuring A Day in the Life LA, submitted by amateur photographers across LA. Viewers can cast their vote for the best photo essay submission via text. As an amateur photographer myself, I decided to submit two photo essays for [...]
MAY @Artwalk: Crewest Gallery Celebrates 9 Years
With the fairly recent explosion street art in the art buying industry, the Crewest Gallery is “OG,” when it comes to galleries formally displaying this urban art form. Located on the brink of the Old Bank District, Crewest features a variety of underground artists seeking to expose the raw beauty of street art and graffiti. [...]
Simply Salad. Simply Delicious.
Being a FIDM student who juggles work and school, it always seems difficult for me to squeeze in a healthy lunch that’s satisfying. Devouring burgers and fries on my lunch break may sound like a good idea but always results in an unfriendly version-of-me. Simply Salad is a refreshing alternative to the food trucks and [...]
Capoeira Street Roda at May LA Artwalk
Often mistaken for break dancing or even dance fighting, Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that has never really had a place in Downtown until now. Capoeira Brasil Instructors Pavão, Chegado & Saracuru recently started teaching capoeira in the historical Blankenship Ballet Room in the Alexandria Hotel off Spring and 5th on Wednesday nights at [...]
One Love. GRAMMY Museum debuts Bob Marley exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum debuts Bob Marley, Messenger exhibit What: Housed on the Museum’s second floor, the exhibit will focus on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 [...]
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 [...]
