May 2012 Archives
Murals:
From sunbathers to a flock of deer, Calder Greenwood uses street art as a commentary on underutilized public space.
Green Justice:
New green spaces are transforming the faces of large cities across the nation. But will they solve the problem of "park poor" communities?
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Arrival Stories:
The director of "Re-Animator" -- the film and the musical -- finds inspiration in the strange and obscure worlds of Los Angeles.
Neighborhood Notes:
Downtown L.A. residents have several options to do their grocery shopping, but will they ever see a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods?
History:
After Memorial Day and in preparation for KCET's screening of "442nd: Live With Honor, Die With Dignity," explore the history of the Go For Broke Monument, dedicated to Nisei World War II veterans.
Laws That Shaped LA:
With the Porter-Cologne act of 1969, the state gained all control of water use and quality. What did that mean for water-thirsty Los Angeles?
Poetry:
In anticipation of their upcoming performance at Avenue 50 Studios for the La Palabra Series, we got a chance to talk to Taco Shop Poets founder Adolfo Guzman-Lopez.
LA Letters:
What does it mean to be alive in Los Angeles?
Neighborhood Notes:
84% of Southern California travelers are expected to drive this Memorial Day Weekend. Will a 1914 Automobile Map be useful for a road trip?
Murals:
City planner Tanner Blackman led the drafting of a new mural ordinance that would change the definition of public art. What will happen when he moves on to a different position within the City of Los Angeles?
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