December 2011 Archives
LA River:
The long term vision for Rio de Los Angeles State Park hangs in the balance as a key decision by a real estate developer comes to a head this New Years Eve.
Murals:
It should be the starting point for a New Year's resolution: sending the word directly to the street that the official mural code now belongs to artists.
Arrival Stories:
"I was actually a cartoonist illustrating for L.A. Reader and the Weekly and the L.A Times when I first came. Did that for about a year but it was a lot of work and not a lot of money."
Portraits:
Departures staff member, Kelly Simpson, describes her first singing flashmob on the Metro Red Line.
Portraits:
The Girl Scouts celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2012 with goals to attract more Latina members.
Maps:
Eric Brightwell, cartographer for Pendersleigh & Sons and proprietor of men's boutique Brightwell, shares his thoughts on neighborhoods of L.A.
Murals:
For a city with a moratorium on murals, the art form managed to be in the public eye in 2011.
LA River:
L.A. Conservation Corps' "Paddle the River" wins Project of the Year from The Corps Network.
Arts:
KnitRiot, a secret group of knitters, strike their second target, PATHMall homeless shelter in Hollywood.
Production Notes:
We've pulled some memorable quotes from our 2011 Departures projects that we hope will resonate in the new year.
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