“This mural is an important avenue for Black artists to present societal challenges in a public and impactful way,” said Jamie Masada, owner of the Laugh Factory. “The artwork inspires us to support accountability and meaningful change as we work together to create pathways that heal our nation.”
Saying it’s the first time such an action has been taken in its 48-year history, the famed Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip announced today it is suspending all performances through the end of March due to coronavirus issues. “During the best of times and the worst of times, the Comedy Store’s mission has always been to provide a forum for comedians to thrive and for audiences to laugh,” according to a message sent to patrons by the club, 8433 W. Sunset Blvd. “But we are currently at an unusual and challenging moment, and we believe strongly in doing what