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LA City Council declares April 20 'Siqueiros Day' after pioneer muralist

By Hayley Fox — April 20, 2012

Today the city council named April 20, 'Siqueiros Day,' in honor of David Alfaro Siqueiros -- "father of L.A.'s mural movement."

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Brokechella: Coachella's Downtown alternative

By Andrew Lopez — April 19, 2012

For $5, music lovers can enjoy about 18 artists late into Saturday night in Downtown. Beer and wine is a mere $3. "It's not just a music festival, it's not just an art festival," artistic and executive director Negin Singh said.

Ed Fuentes

Central Library named one of top 25 most beautiful in the world

By Hayley Fox — April 17, 2012 — 3 Comments

Downtown's Central Library was named one of the top 25 prettiest in the world by culture-centric website Flavorpill. It joins the ranks of innovative and grandiose libraries from Japan to Denmark.

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Big-name street artists showcased at opening of 'Freewalls' art exhibit in DTLA

By Hayley Fox — April 17, 2012

LALA art gallery is opening in Downtown this weekend with an inaugural event titled "LA Freewalls Inside." Works from powerhouse street artists such as Saber and Shepard Fairey will be shown at the space dedicated to murals and public art.

Andrew Lopez

Downtown piano art project attracts array of players on first day

By Andrew Lopez — April 13, 2012 — 1 Comment

Pianos were tinkling throughout DTLA yesterday, as the first day of the "Play Me, I'm Yours" piano project garnered attention from Union Station to City Hall.

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POW! Comic book icon Stan Lee joins forces with LA Comikaze convention

By Hayley Fox — April 12, 2012

This fall the one-year-old comic book convention is being re-branded under Lee's name, but promises the same assortment of horror, gaming, pop culture and of course - comics. It's a "nerd's dream coming true," says founder Regina Carpinelli.

Sonali Kohli

Artist displays furniture upside down in Chinatown

By Sonali Kohli — April 09, 2012

A Downtown designer's furniture is best understood by looking under the surface.

Flickr via Greg Lilly

Thousands expected for Blessing of the Animals on Olvera St.

By Andrew Lopez — April 05, 2012 — 2 Comments

The decades-old event will help animal lovers sleep at night knowing little Fido is healthy and blessed. Aside from traditional pets, attendees are encouraged to bring their snakes, iguanas and whatever else they may own.

JC Carbonne

Snow White dances to Downtown's dark side

By Donna Perlmutter — March 27, 2012

It wasn’t just another happy-ending fairy tale that Angelin Preljocaj brought to the Music Center. The multi-awarded choreographer’s “Snow White” had the look of a Grimm graphic novel.

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Play on player: Piano public art installation to take over Los Angeles

By Hayley Fox — March 27, 2012 — 1 Comment

Pianos will be popping up all over the city in the coming weeks as part of a new art project meant to create "spontaneous music-making." There will be 10 scattered throughout Downtown and they are open for playing.

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Hayley Fox

Songs about rainbows: LA Skid Row karaoke

By Hayley Fox — March 22, 2012

Skid Row karaoke is exactly what it sounds like, and it happens every week in Downtown L.A. Residents of the struggling community dress in their finest to belt out everything from the Muppets to Mitch Ryder. Electric slide participation is mandatory.