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30/08/2024

Where Fabby’s once served up sandwiches showcasing Mexican ingredients and a French technique now sits Temaki Society, which offers open-faced handrolls and other dishes inside The Grayson Bar.

Where Fabby’s once served up sandwiches showcasing Mexican ingredients and a French technique now sits Temaki Society, featuring handrolls made in Los Angeles.

30/08/2024

At the fifth LATequilaFest, the signature fundraising event for the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation, attendees will have the chance to explore over 85 different award-winning premium mezcal and tequila brands.

Returning for its fifth year, LA Tequila Fest, the signature fundraising event for the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation, will take place from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept.

29/08/2024

The Dignity Health Homeless Health Initiative has awarded nearly $900,000 to four community-based organizations across California, including $250,000 for the Downtown Women's Center.

California has the largest population of people experiencing homelessness in the country with well over 171,000 people living on the streets.

29/08/2024

Keane singer Tom Chaplin was hesitant about revisiting the past and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the piano-pop act’s debut, “Hopes and Fears.” Eventually, Chaplin and his bandmates gave in, understanding the powerful effect the single “Somewhere Only We Know” had on fans and the industry as a whole. The band plays the Greek Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Keane singer Tom Chaplin was hesitant about revisiting the past and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the piano-pop act’s debut, “Hopes and Fears.”

28/08/2024

Secret Walls is revolutionizing the art world with its live paint battles that bring together creativity, competition and community in a high-energy showdown of established and emerging artists from around the globe. The experience teamed up with Monster Energy for the up-and-coming North American tour “The Art of Competition” at Secret Walls headquarters in Los Angeles. Local artists and friends were invited to hang out, make some art, and learn more about the tour. Chris Mortenson was on scene to capture the creativity. Pick up a copy of our latest issue for more from the event.

28/08/2024

The Akassa Co Makers Market is saying goodbye to the summer months with its Summer Send-Off, a pop-up makers market that celebrates the last hurrah of the season while fundraising for a charitable cause.

The AKASSA Makers Market is saying goodbye to the summer months with its Summer Send-Off, a pop-up makers market that celebrates the last hurrah of the season while fundraising for

27/08/2024

LA is known for its sprawl. And while it may seem that most city entertainment excursions take hours of drive time, it’s easy to experience some of the world’s best theater, hip-hop, opera, symphony, pop music and dance almost nightly while never leaving Downtown. For a look at this fall’s offerings head to https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/gotta-have-art-entertainment-aplenty-this-fall-in-dtla/article_794cf146-6407-11ef-92cc-9f3dcb608a22.html.

26/08/2024

This week we bring to you our Fall Arts Issue, and we’re here to tell you entertainment is aplenty this coming season. New issue at LADowntownNews.com! Sign up to receive a digital edition delivered directly to your inbox weekly at ladowntownnews.com/e-subscribe.

23/08/2024

Peter Hook & The Light will return to the area on Friday, Sept. 20, to perform Joy Division and New Order’s “Substance” albums in their entirety at The Hollywood Palladium. Interview with Peter Hook now at https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/honest-and-soulful-peter-hook-shines-light-on-joy-division-new-order/article_8982e4e6-5e83-11ef-850a-cf93f91b6081.html.

23/08/2024

: This whole JD Vance-driven conversation about “childless cat ladies” is ridiculous, as well as insulting. To paraphrase what the presumptive Democratic VP nominee, Tim Walz, recently said in Atlanta, what you do with your reproductive potential is nobody’s business!

“You know, you don’t have to have kids,” my mother said in her upper Great Plains Norwegian brogue. We were having coffee on her lovely deck in the Black Hills

22/08/2024

Artist Dave Pressler, acclaimed for his animation work in the series “Robot and Monster” and as executive producer of the hit Nickelodeon reboot of “Rugrats,” is bringing his artwork to DTLA’s Gabba Gallery. With its new location at 235 S. Broadway, the “Dave & Friends” exhibition is on view through Sept. 14. Story at https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/dave-friends-gabba-gallery-showcases-artists-work/article_140c4bc6-5e83-11ef-ad2f-9fe052c0a31a.html.

22/08/2024

DTLA gets hairier as the Beardo with Attitude and Gentlemen’s Social Club of Los Angeles hosts the 2024 Beard Battle to support the LA Food Bank this weekend.

DTLA gets hairier as the Beardo with Attitude and Gentlemen’s Social Club of Los Angeles hosts the 2024 Beard Battle to support the LA Food Bank.

21/08/2024

Structural engineer and pioneer Nabih Youssef’s visionary leadership, innovative engineering, and profound kindness left an enduring mark on the design and construction community.

Structural engineer and pioneer Nabih Youssef, founder of Nabih Youssef & Associates, died at the age of 80.

21/08/2024

In collaboration with East Wind Foundation for Youth and Lion Dance - 東風醒獅團, CA Creative Corps and local artist and scholar Micah Huang, Los Angeles Chinatown will be celebrating the LA Hungry Ghost Festival, honoring the past and celebrating the present through traditional art performances with a modern flair. The festival will occur at Alpine Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Read our full feature at https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/step-into-the-spirit-realm-chinatown-hosting-hauntingly-fun-festival/article_a2833bae-5e82-11ef-a2f3-ab07437c5c1c.html.

20/08/2024

Four men were arrested last week on charges related to the death of 37-year-old “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor.

Four men were arrested Aug. 15 on charges related to the death of 37-year-old “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor.

19/08/2024

It’s that time of year again when my office undertakes its most important function of the fiscal year, writes County Assessor Jeff Prang, that lays the groundwork for the very property taxes that pay for our vital public services: The Assessment Roll.

It’s that time of year again when my office undertakes its most important function of the fiscal year that lays the groundwork for the very property taxes that pay for

19/08/2024

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16/08/2024

Pacific Park will help kick off the football season by lighting the 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel in team colors and icons at sunset this Saturday. The display is expected to run from 7:38 p.m. to midnight.

The preseason matchup between Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers is set for 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at SoFi Stadium. It will also be broadcast on KABC-TV, Channel 7 and KCBS-TV, Channel 2.

According to a press release, the nine-story Pacific Wheel, which reaches more than 130 feet, is the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel featuring 174,000 LED lights mounted on 40 spokes and two hubs. Its lighting system features 16.7 million color value combinations; the programming and display software presents imaging up to 24 frames per second to display dynamic, custom, computer-generated lighting entertainment. The eco-friendly, enhanced LED lighting provides 81% greater energy savings than most Ferris wheel’s traditional incandescent bulbs, the release continues.

🎥: Catch a stream of the display at pacpark.com/live
📸: Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

15/08/2024

: A scary part of Vance’s bigotry toward childless women is an underlying medieval prejudice that says a woman’s worth is only as good as her reproductivity.

The LA Press Club recently awarded Ellen Snortland Best Columnist and Journalist Of The Year! If you’d like to access Ellen’s other writing, visit https://ellenbsnortland.substack.com and consider becoming a free

14/08/2024

Through a new partnership, Homeboy Industries and Tepito Coffee aim to open more coffee shops across LA to strengthen the mission of Homeboy Industries to provide skilled, quality jobs and opportunities for formerly incarcerated and gang-involved individuals. Story at https://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/grounds-for-change-tepito-coffee-partners-with-homeboy-industries/article_a44147a2-544f-11ef-80f4-63a8fd4c4f8f.html.

13/08/2024

Ren Martinez, formerly known as Ren Farren, is a powerhouse vocalist rising in the music and entertainment industry. On the cusp of releasing her first full-length album, “Fingers Crossed,” Martinez got to work with producer and close friend Madison Scheckel, also known as Wolfy, and is expecting the album to be unveiled at the end of summer.

Ren Martinez, formerly known as Ren Farren, is a powerhouse vocalist rising in the music and entertainment industry. On the cusp of releasing her first full-length album, “Fingers Crossed,” Martinez

13/08/2024

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown has teamed up with Latina-owned De Milo Events for a new monthly Paint + Sip experience to blend culture, celebration and creativity.

12/08/2024

The votes are in. The people have spoken… It’s the Best of Downtown Los Angeles!

Find out DTLA residents’ favorite businesses, organizations and people at ladowntownnews.com/digital_editions.

09/08/2024

Ren Martinez, formerly known as Ren Farren, is a powerhouse vocalist rising in the music and entertainment industry. On the cusp of releasing her first full-length album, “Fingers Crossed,” Martinez got to work with producer and close friend Madison Scheckel, also known as Wolfy, and is expecting the album to be unveiled at the end of summer. Profile at https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/new-name-same-powerhouse-ren-martinez-talks-upcoming-project-fingers-crossed/article_b03e9e2c-5451-11ef-a6ef-cb418edd772b.html.

09/08/2024

Revel plans to provide 42 fast-charging stalls at the lot next to Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center, which is estimated to open in 2026.

Urban electric vehicle infrastructure provider Revel has announced a signed lease in DTLA at 1233 S. Grand Avenue with SPK Enterprises.

09/08/2024

In honor of LA’s prominent and iconic fashion scene, DTLA Movie Nights will spotlight cult-classic fashion flicks, like “Clueless” on Aug. 10 and “Selena” on Sept. 21.

DTLA Alliance and Street Food Cinema have collaborated to create a fusion of film, fashion and flavor at Grand Hope Park for DTLA Movie Nights.

08/08/2024

MUSIC AND MOTORCYCLES: The 2024 Hellraiser Invitational returned to LA from 5ball Racing out of Boyle Heights. Consisting of a chopper show, art exhibit, and food from local vendors, the event coincided with a record release from Los Angeles-based band DOOMBOYZ. Photos by staff photographer Chris Mortenson. More in our latest issue.

08/08/2024

Located in Downtown’s South Park neighborhood, Vida DTLA provides 147 permanent homes to people experiencing homelessness, making it the largest master-leased building in LAHSA’s portfolio.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Housing Diversity Corporation are opening Vida DTLA, as part of the LAHSA expansion of the Master Leasing program.

08/08/2024

The Capital Grille’s “Generous Pour” wine tasting experience has been an annual tradition for the last 16 years, and this year seven different wines from California’s coastal growing regions of Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbra are available through Sept. 1.

Capital Grille’s “Generous Pour” wine tasting experience has been an annual tradition for the last 16 years. The Downtown LA location will be offering tastings of seven different wines from

07/08/2024

East End Studios achieved a major milestone in its plans to build a 15-acre studio campus in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District when the city planning department published its Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project.

East End Studios achieved a major milestone in its plans to build a 15-acre studio campus in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District when the city planning department published its Draft