August 2012 Archives
LA Letters:
L.A. based lyricist and musician Blackbird considers each track he produces a film score.
Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for August, 2012
August 30, 2012 11:11 AM
by Ed Fuentes
Writing on the Wall:
Here's a rundown of mural and public art-related stories for August, 2012.
Margaret Garcia: Her Grandma Overcame So Much; Her Own First Breath Was A 'Criminal Act'
August 30, 2012 10:00 AM
Arrival Stories:
Even with her 4-feet 9 inches frame, her grandmother was a strong and intimidating presence who overcame struggles to raise her family.
Neighborhood Notes:
In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the series that spotlights laws that have shaped the culture of our city.
Immigrant Workforce Art Spends Weekend in Park
August 27, 2012 12:30 PM
by Ed Fuentes
Writing on the Wall:
Eighteen or so cardboard figures were seen lingering at Belvedere Park in East Los Angeles as part of "Meet Me at the Metro" art program.
Historic 'Struggle' to be Heard at Public Hearing
August 27, 2012 10:54 AM
by Ed Fuentes
Writing on the Wall:
A hearing to save a historic mural and building in East L.A. will be held August 29 at the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, at 9 a.m.
LA Letters:
For all the talk of rivalry and disdain between San Francisco and Los Angeles the two cities have far more in common than they do differences.
Green Justice Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom
August 24, 2012 12:24 PM
Green Justice:
With over 1,000 official cultural and historical landmarks in the City of Los Angeles, only about 100 relate to people of color, women, and Native Americans.
Olga Connolly: An Amazing Olympic -- and American -- Love Story
August 23, 2012 10:00 AM
Arrival Stories:
The epic story of an Olympian who shocked her home country in the midst of the Cold War.
Beats and Rhymes: Central Cali's Coast Crescendo
August 17, 2012 11:00 AM
by Mike Sonksen
LA Letters:
The mix of rocky coast, dense forest and steep cliffs make the landscape around Big Sur especially picturesque and sometimes dangerous.
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