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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Lummis Day Celebrates Northeast L.A.'s Rich Cultural Heritage Today

The sixth annual Lummis Day celebration will take place this Sunday, June 5.

Northeast Los Angeles residents and neighbors on Sunday have the opportunity to enjoy a festival as diverse as the population and culture of their neighborhoods. The sixth annual Lummis Day celebration will take place on Sunday, June 5 at two locations, Charles Lummis’ homestead El Alisal and Heritage Square Museum, and will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. “This is a very exciting celebration of arts in our neighborhood and the community is well-represented in all aspects,” said Lummis Day planning board member Eliot Sekuler. “This year we really ventured out and did things we haven’t done before.” Some of those firsts include spoken word poetry accompanied by background music, performed by, among others, celebrated Los Angeles poet Wanda…

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Rob Schraff

5:56 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2011

Unfortunately, a more direct threat to Charles Lummis's cultural legacy is the state of the Lummis Home, long owned by the city of Los Angeles. By all means the Autry (and everyone else) should come tomorrow, tour the Lummis home, and see how the city has dropped the ball on another of the most historic buildings in Northeast LA.   more ›

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 29

Celebrate the community, drop by Highland Park's neighborhood garden, or view an exhibit.

1. A practice SAT test will be administered at 10 a.m. at Arroyo Seco Library. To secure a testing seat, sign up by calling the reference desk at the library. Also happening at the library is an art workshop for children and their parents. The workshop is taught by an artist from the Los Angles County Museum of Art and begins at 2 p.m.  2. The Highland Park Mural Restoration Kick-off celebration sponsored by the Highland Park Heritage Trust begins at 10 a.m. The public is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments while music plays in the background. World-renowned muralist Judith Baca will also be in attendance. Join the celebration at 1207 N. Ave 56.  3. ‘Fresh from the Garden’ is a free nutritional class held at Highland Park’s …

Friday, December 31, 2010

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec.31

Here's five great ways to say goodbye to 2010 in Highland Park.

While most people flock to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and other surrounding neighborhoods to ring in the New Year, that doesn't mean there isn't anything going in Highland Park's backyard. 1. The Little Cave, which is located at 5922 North Figueroa Avenue and is arguably one of Highland Park's most popular bars, will be having a New Year's Eve bash with no cover charge. DJ Sweet Caroline will be on the ones and twos and will be accompanied by yet to be announced special guests. Doors open at 5 PM and the celebrating will continue until the doors close at 2am. A tagline on promo material for the NYE shindig reads, "Never Mind This Year's Bullocks, Here's To A Great New Year." 2. Highland Park's trendy gastro pub, The York, will …

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