Etcetera

One of Many Stories from a Vet

By Ed Fuentes — October 24, 2008

the soldier

“The first casualty of war is truth,” says the Buffalo solider deep inside City Hall late Friday morning. “We thought if we fought, we could make a difference.” The strong 84-year-old voice was 92nd Infantry Division Sgt William Perry. He wasn't paraphrasing a quote for today’s climate of conflict. He was referring to a different time, when African-American...


Ask Downtown: What Are Your Favorite WIFI Spots?

By Eric Richardson — October 24, 2008
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Changing Out the Radio

Given the number of Downtowners whose professions don't provide a traditional office, it's no surprise that places offering WIFI are in high demand. Next week I plan to profile some of my favorite spots to work, but first I want to open the question up to you: What are your favorite Downtown WIFI spots?


Crack Gallery Having Grand Opening Event Tonight

By Eric Richardson — October 18, 2008
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Crack Gallery -- 204 W. 6th

If you're looking for something fun on this Saturday night, Crack Gallery, which soft-opened last week, is having a Grand Opening Party tonight at 7pm. The store sells clothing, art and accessories for men and women.


Public Art Gets a Little Uptown Restoration

By Eric Richardson — October 16, 2008

Repainting

Lloyd Hamrol's Uptown Rocker, a twenty-two year old art piece that sits on Bunker Hill's 4th street freeway at Lower Grand avenue, is getting some much needed attention.


Pershing Square Building Still Growing

By Eric Richardson — October 15, 2008
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Lifting

At 5th and Hill today, a crane resumed the process of lifting steel to the top of the 1924 Pershing Square building. As Angelenic reported last month, the building owner hopes to turn the roof and basement into nightlife venues. Two additional levels are being built onto the building's roof.


Thursday: Take It to the Bank With Us

By Eric Richardson — October 07, 2008 — 1 Comment

Take It to the Bank

This Thursday, during the Downtown Art Walk, join us at the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank at 4th and Main for "Take It to the Bank," a kickoff event for blogdowntown's new non-profit effort. We're going to have art, music and live screenprinting by Hit+Run.

blogdowntown's mission is to create a conversation about life in Downtown Los Angeles, and to give those who live and work here the information they need to be more involved citizens of this community. This event is a chance for us to meet new people and spread the word on what we're doing. — Continued Inside...


Downtown Lens: Depth of Field

By Dave Bullock — October 06, 2008

Night Bell

|Photo Gallery| In photography just as in life, it's important to pick up the signal above the noise. To do this in photography you have to find a way to isolate your subject from the background. In this edition of Downtown Lens, I'll teach you the basics of depth of field and how to manipulate it in camera by adjusting your aperture.


A Slight Detour From Detour Festival

By Ed Fuentes — October 06, 2008
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Music Gratis

A few steps away from the Detour Festival gates, thirteen-year-old Joane Nahue had her accordion and was practicing her play list of norteños music. Nahue says she attends classes at a San Fernanado Valley-based music school that specializes in the Texas-Mexico border folk music, and adds she is often on the same rehearsal spot on Main, just south of 2nd. Her...


ShootDowntown: Rain? We're Still Planning to Shoot Tomorrow

By Eric Richardson — October 03, 2008
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shootdowntown

Tomorrow morning, October 4th, we're getting together for a ShootDowntown Meetup. The weather forecast calls for a cool day with some chance of scattered showers, but we're still sticking to the plan. We'll be meeting up at Arda's Cafe at 9am to get some breakfast and talk about Downtown and photography. Unless it's pouring out, we'll be setting out at 10am...


Reminder: Saturday We Shoot Downtown

By Eric Richardson — September 29, 2008

shootdowntown

Make sure your calendars are marked for this Saturday morning, October 4, when we're getting together to talk photography and take pictures of Downtown Los Angeles. It's our second ShootDowntown Meetup, and everyone's invited to come join us and see the city from behind the lens.