Arts & Culture

Win Tickets to See Julian Casablancas at the Palace Theatre

By Eric Richardson — Yesterday, 01:40 PM — 11 Comments

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|Photo Gallery| Strokes lead singer Julian Casablancas is bringing a little life back to Downtown's historic Palace Theatre. Casablancas is halfway through a four-week solo residency in the 1911 venue, built to host the Orpheum vaudeville circuit. On Friday, he returns for show number three and we've got a pair of tickets to give to a blogdowntown reader who wants to be there. — Continued Inside...


Win Tickets to See Snoop Dogg at Club Nokia

By Eric Richardson — Monday
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Win Tickets to See Snoop Dogg at Club Nokia

It may not be a reunion, but rapper Snoop Dogg is back in the 213 on Thursday, November 19, for a show at Club Nokia. Tickets are on-sale now, but we've got a few pairs for blogdowntown readers interested in seeing the show for free courtesy of Goldenvoice.


MOCA opens "First Thirty Years"

By Ed Fuentes — November 13, 2009
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MOCA opens First Thirty Years

|Photo Gallery| One year after the contemporary art world was jolted by news that Downtown's Museum of Contemporary Art was on the edge of financial ruin, it's a new day on Grand Avenue. The institution is in much more solid financial shape and this Sunday will open "Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years," featuring works from the museum's permanent holdings.


Fairey's "Peace Goddess" Casts Her Gaze over the Arts District

By Ed Fuentes — November 11, 2009
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Fairey's Peace Goddess Casts Her Gaze over the Arts District

Last fall, street artist Shepard Fairey's posters showing Barack Obama became a symbol of a campaign and then a symbol of controversy, as Fairey and the Associated Press squared off in lawsuits over photo rights. The famous work was first produced out of Fairey's former warehouse studio at 6th and Alameda, and posted around the Arts District. Tuesday, Fairey...


Art Walk Preview: November, 2009

By Ed Fuentes — November 11, 2009 — 5 Comments

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November's Downtown Art Walk comes amid new Gallery Row signs and a change in the event's leadership. Yesterday's resignation of Executive Director Richard Schave probably won't be on the tip of the tongues of gallery goers, who will be more interested in art and food trucks.

Speaking of the art, Kelley Francis will again curate art and performance in the Spring Arcade building. It's a don't miss, and there's some good work to be found in the galleries. — Continued Inside...


Win Tickets to See Buraka Som Sistema at the Mayan

By Eric Richardson — November 10, 2009
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Win Tickets to See Buraka Som Sistema at the Mayan

Portuguese Buraka Som Sistema was a breakout hit in 2009, taking its kuduro sound to dance floors worldwide. This Thursday, November 12, the group makes a stop Downtown at the Mayan Theatre. Tickets are on-sale now, but we've got a few pairs for blogdowntown readers who want to see the show.


Schave Resigns as Head of Downtown Art Walk

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — November 10, 2009 — 8 Comments

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With just two days before the November Downtown Art Walk, the popular monthly event event is without a leader. Executive Director Richard Schave confirms to blogdowntown this afternoon that he has resigned his position, effective yesterday. While declining to give a statement, Schave said that he was sad about the move.

Schave was handed charge of the event earlier this year by Art Walk founder Bert Green. He led the creation of a non-profit to run the effort, and that organization's board will now be responsible for naming a new director. — Continued Inside...


Dan Garcia of Radio Hill Recorders

By Monk Turner — November 10, 2009 — 6 Comments

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|Photo Gallery| Dan Garcia's resume includes a laundry list of some of music's top stars. Known in audio engineering circles as an electrical genius (he built his own sound board), these days Garcia brings in L.A.'s top talent to his Radio Recorders Studio located in the Historic Core.

Recently, I found a time when he wasn't soldering wires or producing the next hit to find out what drew him to house his studio in Downtown L.A. — Continued Inside...


Win Tickets to See Huey Lewis and the News at Club Nokia

By Eric Richardson — November 09, 2009
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Win Tickets to See Huey Lewis and the News at Club Nokia

Huey Lewis and the News bring the "Power of Love" to Downtown on Thursday, November 12, performing at L.A. Live's Club Nokia. Tickets for the show are on-sale now, but we've got a few pairs for readers looking to go "Back in Time" courtesy of Goldenvoice.


"2012" First Premiere for L.A. Live's Regal Cinemas

By Eric Richardson — November 03, 2009
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2012 Premiere Arrivals

|Photo Gallery| L.A. Live's new 14-screen Regal Cinemas hosted its first film premiere on Monday evening as stars of Sony Pictures "2012" walked a black carpet set up on Georgia street. The debut screening took place inside the new venue's 806-seat Premiere House, designed to lure such events away from Westwood and Hollywood.