Medusa the Gangsta Goddess performs at the annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival at the Watts Tower Arts Center campus last year. The 43rd […]
Tag: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Watts Towers celebrates 100 years this weekend
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For 100 years, the Watts Towers have stood as a symbol of pride, hope, determination and survival for an under-resourced […]
Hollyhock House to reopen for self-guided tours
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles’ historic Hollyhock House will reopen to the public on Aug. 18, city officials have announced. […]
Olive tree groves to be restored at Barnsdall Park
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Forty olive trees were planted in Barnsdall Park June 16 as part of an effort to restore the park’s […]
First phase of Hollyhock House restoration completed
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials announced the completion Dec. 15 of the first restoration phase of the Hollyhock House’s 100-year-old guest house […]
Local artists sought for 10th District mural project
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local artists are being encouraged to submit proposals over the next month for a new mural […]
Local performance theaters receive grants from city
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Grants of $5,000 were distributed to 19 performance theaters in Council District 13 Nov. 17 to help theaters recover […]
Fountain Theatre to offer live outdoor performances
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — The Fountain Theatre has received approval from the city of Los Angeles to install a temporary outdoor stage for the […]