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Roger Daltry

By Eric Richardson — October 13, 2009 — 9 Comments

As founder and lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltry has played more than his share of giant arenas. For his latest solo tour, dubbed the "Use It or Lose It Tour...


Spring Arcade Ed Fuentes

Not So Fast, Food Trucks and Crafts: It's Still Art Walk

By Ed Fuentes — October 12, 2009 — 14 Comments

With the art experience dwindling from previous art walks, it was with some curiosity that I set out in October looking for clues as to the direction Downtown Art...


performers

By Jeannine Denholm — October 12, 2009 — 1 Comment

A night of magical performance art, music and dance returns to Downtown this weekend when Serendipity once again opens its secret door.

The evening feels like a...


Greg Hill, Paul Meany, Darren King

By Eric Richardson — October 08, 2009 — 9 Comments

New Orleans band MUTEMATH comes to Club Nokia on Saturday, October 10, still fresh off the August release of their new album, "Armistice." Tickets for the show...


Photo + Shadow Ed Fuentes

Art Walk Preview for October, 2009

By Ed Fuentes — October 07, 2009 — 8 Comments

With Halloween just weeks away, let's imagine Downtown Art Walk founder Bert Green as the scientist who created the creature that now runs rampant in the streets...


World City Susana Benavidez

World City -- An Escape to an Urban Oasis with Music, Dance, and Art

By Susana Benavidez — October 06, 2009 — 1 Comment

This Saturday I woke up early and rushed to make breakfast, go for a run and get the girls ready for another treat at the W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater...


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By Ed Fuentes — October 06, 2009 — 5 Comments

Actor Paul Reubens and Goldenvoice announced today that forever-child Pee-wee Herman will stage his comeback in Downtown Los Angeles in January. The new stage version...


Nick Ceglio and Pete DiBiasio Monk Turner

Central Second's Nick Ceglio and Pete DiBiasio

By Monk Turner — September 29, 2009

Silverlake has become synonymous with indie rock. As the scene was taking root there, a similar scene was getting its start in Downtown.

Known as the Central Second...


Grande Ed Fuentes

Downtown Laemmle Fades to "The End"

By Ed Fuentes — September 28, 2009 — 38 Comments

As Downtown gets sets to welcome one theater, another is already waving the white flag of surrender. Citing impending competition, the Laemmle Grande 4-Plex will...


pharmaka

By Ed Fuentes — September 25, 2009 — 1 Comment

It feels safe to say that Pharmaka's move from its corner spot at 5th and Main marks a new chapter in the evolving story of Downtown's Gallery Row. What story it...


Walking Past Art Ed Fuentes

Is It Lights Out for MONA Downtown?

By Ed Fuentes — September 23, 2009 — 10 Comments

After a long history in Downtown Los Angeles, The Museum of Neon Art may be taking refuge in the suburbs of Glendale.

Yesterday, the Glendale City Council voted...



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