The Plant Chica Opens In Leimert Park
October 16, 2024
New life is blooming in Leimert Park Village. The Plant Chica, located at 4311 Degnan Blvd., officially opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Leimert Park Village
Audubon Gifted Magnet Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Arts Showcase
May 29, 2024
The free event featured art exhibitions, musical performances, dance presentations, and spoken word renditions.
Black to the Future Tech Conference Returns to Leimert Park
September 21, 2023
Conference highlights include immersive VR Experiences, multimedia activations and Coffee Chat networking opportunities with creative industry leaders
Fernando Pullum Transforms Lives of L.A. Youth Through Arts and Music
August 31, 2023
The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center is one of the many momentous staples in Leimert that has been serving the community for 22 years, since 2001. The facility offers free performing arts classes to underserved youth.
Award-winning Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Set to Pass the Torch
January 5, 2023
Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson, a native Angeleno, reflects on her appointment before stepping down.
The Cookie Dip Company at the Taste of Soul: Elevating Your Tastebuds!
October 6, 2022
Owner of The Cookie Dip Company, Zakiyah Ellick, created a fresh way to enjoy classic sweet treats. Her signature Dip sauces found a new romance for all types of cookies and desserts. On Oct. 15, The Cookie Dip Company plans to be at the Taste of Soul, one of the biggest one-day events in South Los Angeles.
Upcoming Event: ‘Loss, Life, & Love’ festival happening in Leimert Park
September 15, 2022
From Sept. 22-24, the Leimert Park Village will host the Reimagine’s Loss, Life, & Love festival.
Sole Folks Partners with Black Co-Op to Bring Farmers Market to Leimert Park
March 30, 2022
Sole Folks, a retail-based co-op in Leimert Park, has partnered with Black-owned farms to bring fresh produce to the community.
Transfiguration Church Supports Community with Homeless Connect in Leimert Park Village
November 24, 2021
The Church of the Transfiguration sponsored Homeless Connect with donations of clothes, shoes, toiletries, barbecue dinners, manicures, a mobile barber service, and entertainment.
New Destination Guide Lists Tourists Spots in South L.A.
September 9, 2021
The Watts Tower, Magic Johnson Park and Leimert Park Village are among the attractions highlighted in the new destination guide published by the Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce (LASCC).
Photo Exhibit Commemorates Juneteenth and Black Music Month
June 10, 2021
The outdoor self-guided walking exhibit is open daily, free to the public and can be viewed through the months of June and July at the offices of Community Build, Inc. along Degnan Blvd. and 43rd Street in Leimert Park Village.
Leimert Park Village is Reopening: Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas Says “All Hands on Deck”
May 20, 2021
The heritage and culture of Los Angeles flows through the veins of the Leimert Park Village community. Businesses that took root near historic Leimert Boulevard reflect the neighborhood’s progress and elevation. In this quaint, Black artistic-mecca, comprised mostly of store fronts, restaurants and vendors in South L.A., there is a history pride for the community and culture.
LEIMERT PARK ALTERCATION HALTS FILM PRODUCTION
March 17, 2021
A physical altercation between safety personnel and members of a South Los Angeles grassroots coalition on February 25 in Leimert Park Village cut short a film production and threatens future filming revenue in an area that has struggled economically, first from construction of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line and more recently from the Coronavirus pandemic.
The World Stage Celebrates Opening Newly Designed Space
January 16, 2020
Special concert featuring The Bobby West Trio on January 17