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Block party open to the public at LA Live Memorial Day weekend

By Andrew Lopez — May 23, 2012

A three-day block party at L.A. Live will highlight Latin music and culture. Each night of the memorial day weekend bash will end with concerts at Club Nokia and Nokia Theater.

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Kings defeat Phoenix in OT to advance to Stanley Cup finals

By Tony Pierce — May 22, 2012 — 1 Comment

Staples Center will be the home to some Stanley Cup finals hockey thanks to an overtime win by the Kings in Arizona Tuesday.

Italian American museum moves in next door to Olvera Street

By Hayley Fox — May 22, 2012 — 1 Comment

A new Italian American museum is slated to open inside Downtown's Italian Hall in 2013.

Robert Millard for LA Opera

La Bohème returns to the stage with LA Opera run

By Donna Perlmutter — May 21, 2012

Promise them anything but give ‘em … “La Bohème!” Isn’t that how it works? A theater with this title on its marquee gets sold to the walls. And so it is with the current edition of Puccini’s tuneful romantic comedy-turned-weepie.

Crewest Gallery celebrates 10 years with 'Mission Accomplished'

By Andrew Lopez — May 10, 2012 — 1 Comment

The Crewest Gallery is celebrating their 10 year anniversary with "Mission Accomplished" -- a reflective exhibit on the transformation of street art in L.A.

Andrew Lopez

Downtown public art pianos up for auction

By Andrew Lopez — May 09, 2012

Of the six pianos being auctioned off from the "Play Me, I'm Yours" art project, four were featured in Downtown locations. Bids on eBay are starting at $150.

Unique LA brings designers, artists and Caine's Arcade to Downtown

By Hayley Fox — May 07, 2012

This independent design expo comes to the California Market Center this weekend. The two-day event includes craft workshops, photo booths and about 325 vendors.

Beastie Boy Mike D.'s art festival closes with huge turnout; includes Adam 'MCA' Yauch fans

By Hayley Fox — May 07, 2012

Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys curated "Transmission LA: AV Club” at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary in Downtown. The show closed Sunday with an outpouring of attendees -- some mourning the loss of Diamond's bandmate, Adam "MCA" Yauch.

Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk

Keeping outdoor art safe, almost a year later

By Sonali Kohli — April 30, 2012

“All of those [materials] were specifically selected and tested to withstand an urban environment, inclusive of other street artists and the weather,” said Joe Moller, the executive director of the Downtown Art Walk.

LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival comes to DTLA this weekend

By Hayley Fox — April 27, 2012

The festival began last night at the Downtown Independent theater and will continue through April 29. It includes four days of screenings, industry panels and more.