The World Stage is at risk. Gentrification is afoot in Leimert Park Village, and the WS might be shut down... for what, is unknown. The World Stage is an LA treasure. Read the announcement about today's press conference:
A Justice 4 Trayvon Martin Scrapbook (tags)
Links and photos from Sunday through Friday.
Dance with my Father, a concert series to celebrate June, Black Music month.
Mass Transition: The Gold Line's Challenge to N.E. Los Angeles (tags)
The new Gold Line light-rail project and gentrification in Northeast Los Angeles From the Arroyo Arts Collective Newsletter vol14, no2 March/April 2003
New Baldwin Play-LA Weekly Pick of the Week (tags)
The Pacifica Radio Archives Benefit Performance of JAMES BALDWIN DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP A New One Man Play Written & Performed By CALVIN LEVELS Tony Award Nominated Actor Making his Los Angeles Theater Debut *Levels intense stage presence beguiles* Pick of the Week - LA Weekly
Dec. 28th Kwanzaa Heritage Parade (tags)
Starting at Dorsey High School the parade travels south on Crenshaw to Leimert Park Village. Featured were celebrities, several schools’ matching bands, drill teams and more. At Leimert Village a two day (Dec.28th and 29th) Heritage Festival was in progress with live music and performance on two stages, arts, grafts and great food.
Dec. 28th Kwanzaa Heritage Parade (tags)
Starting at Dorsey High School the parade travels south on Crenshaw to Leimert Park Village. Featured were celebrities, several schools’ matching bands, drill teams and more. At Leimert Village a two day (Dec.28th and 29th) Heritage Festival was in progress with live music and performance on two stages, arts, grafts and great food.
Leimert Park Sudden Rise in Rents Threatens Area's Identity (tags)
Sudden Rise in Rents Threatens Area's Identity Some merchants decide to move after new landlord raises rates, but others will fight to maintain the enclave as a center of black culture.