In the wake of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict,
an urgent focus is being placed nationwide on reimagining law enforcement. In California, a number of members of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus are
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Some proposals have been in the works for years,
and others are newer, reports
Nicole Nixon of Capital Public Radio. But all focus on a rethinking of the role police play in citizens’ lives, and of how they’re held accountable when they break the law or violate the public trust.
2000 N. Fuller Ave., Hollywood
If you want a quiet hike where you can be alone with your thoughts, avoid Runyon on weekends. But if you’re looking to people- or dog-watch, this easy-to-moderate walk will get your heart pumping. There are several trails to choose from two to three miles on average that are mostly pavement or dirt. The canyon offers great views on clear days and is dog-friendly with designated off-leash areas. Pro tip: Parking is at a premium on weekends, so arrive early and be sure to read the signs carefully. (You can always park on Hollywood Boulevard on weekends and start your Fitbit while walking up to the entrances on Fuller or Vista).
Noteworthy – LIVE PERFORMERS ON A STAGE!!
Apr. 22, 2021 at 11:00 am
BUT CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
We ain’t out of the COVID-19 woods yet. Keep wearing masks, for everyone’s health. Get vaccinated! But for the highly anticipated return of live performance, this is a good sign. A respected player roars back to life!
The Pacific Opera Project (POP) is staging their first show in 15 months.
They’re an outstanding homegrown DIY opera company who have been bringing their shows to a wide variety of venues all over the LA area since 2011. This show, like their one at Forest Lawn Cemetery, is also outdoors, at Heritage Square Museum (lawn), a striking collection of LA architecture of yore.
Art Deco Entertainment Venues of the Post-Prohibition Years: A Postcard Pictorial
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles on a virtual tour of five theater and entertainment complexes constructed in the 1930s, all of which display classic Art Deco and Streamline Moderne design. Diane Lapis and Anne Peck-Davis, authors of Cocktails Across America, illustrate their lecture with vintage postcards and ephemera. Three cocktail recipes will be sent in advance and will be prepared during the presentation so viewers can transport themselves to the post-Prohibition era. Beni Hoshi cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge ( Courtesy Descanso Gardens)
Cheech Marin enjoys art during opening night at Art Los Angeles Contemporary, 9th Edition, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica in 2018. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Art Los Angeles)
Explore Chicano art with Cheech Marin. Learn about science and listen to music as First Fridays return to NHM. Take a self-guided walking tour of Heritage Square s grounds. Dive into Spanish sherry and African American food culture.
Friday, Feb. 5; 7 p.m. PST
Dan Guerrero Happy Hour with guest Cheech Marin
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes welcomes comedian, actor and art collector Cheech Marin for a chat with Dan Guerrero. Marin discusses his career and his passion for Chicano art. Much of his personal collection will be housed in a soon-to-open museum in Riverside, The Cheech Marin Center of Chicano Art, Culture & Industry (aka The Cheech). Register to view on Zoom or watch on Facebook.