Barbara Morrison Square Unveiled in Leimert Park
September 15, 2022
More than 300 community members attended the ceremony to honor Barbara Morrison, the legendary “Empress of Blues and Jazz”.
Breaking News
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Department of Cultural Affairs
CALL FOR THEATER ARTIST – Voices of the Rebellion Deadline Extended
March 10, 2022
In conjunction with and support of Monumental Los Angeles April 29th-May 4th, 2022, Twinbiz is proud to announce that the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Leimert Park Cultural Hub will commission a total of six playwrights, actors, or spoken word artists to create and perform original or historical works in theatrical observance of the 30th anniversary of the LA Civil Uprising.
Friends of Watts Towers Want Apology for Hooks’ Suspension
November 29, 2018
The Civil Service Commission revoked Watts Towers Art Center Director Rosie Lee Hooks’ suspension recently, however Friends of Watts Towers members say they now want an apology from the city and they are asking community members to join them in petitioning for one. The Department of Cultural Affairs is leaving in authority the official who knowingly presented false testimony that caused Hooks’ suspension, they said. They are calling the situation “disrespectful” and “a slap in the face” to the Watts Community. “We feel disrespected,” said FOWT board member, Ed Lander who joined other members in composing the apology letter. “A
Skirball Cultural Center Launches 22nd Season of Sunset Concerts With R&B Soulstress Goapele
July 10, 2018
Lauded singer-songwriter Goapele kicks off the twenty-second season of the Skirball Cultural Center’s Sunset Concerts on Thursday, July 26, at 8:00 p.m, with her deeply personal take on R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop. The evening begins with DJ Mamabear of dublab, who will spin a set at 6:30 p.m.
City of Los Angeles Calling for Artist In Residence Program Submissions
September 28, 2017
City of Los Angeles Calling for Artist In Residence Program Submissions