Outsider Art Sought for Lummis Day 7

Lummis Day looking for outsiders with an edge.

For the last six years, the annual Lummis Day celebration has honored the spirit of its namesake by showcasing Northeast Los Angeles's artistry and cultural diversity. The flavor of Lummis Day's "great gumbo" of art and culture has skewed toward the more traditional in recent years--calling on a familiar stable of local artists and musicians in an effort to create a family friendly event. This year, artistic curator Terri Lloyd is hoping to add a little spice. 2012's Lummis Day art exhibition, titled Outside, is seeking artists working on the fringes of Northeast Los Angeles arts scene to put their talents on display. "We're looking to go against the conventional norms of what is expected," said Lloyd. "We don't want any paintings of …

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Terri Lloyd

10:07 am on Thursday, April 5, 2012

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Photo Gallery: Heritage Square on Lummis Day

The second in Patch's two part Lummis Day photo gallery focuses on the proceedings at Heritage Square Museum.

The 6th Annual Lummis Day Festival was celebrated at two locations this year, the Lummis Home, or El Alisal, on 200 E. Ave 43., and Heritage Square Museum, at 3800 Homer Street. The second of our two Lummis Day photo galleries presents some sights captured during the celebration that took place at Heritage Square, which comprised numerous live musical acts, puppet shows, dancing, food and resource booths from numerous community groups. The first of our two Lummis Day photo galleries shows images from inside the Lummis Home, where locals recieved history lessons about Charles Fletcher Lummis, observed arts and crafts inspired by the Arroyo Arts and Crafts movement and strolled through the Lummis garden. You can find that gallery here.

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Follow Patch for Lummis Day Festival Updates Throughout the Day

Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch will be posting pictures and videos live from Sunday's 6th annual Lummis Day Festival.

Update 1:12 p.m.: Dub8 took the stage about 10 minutes ago. The crowds around the stage are modest, right now, but people are definitley dancing and enjoying the music. Previously: After months of dedicated preparation, which included numerous fundraisers and organizational meetings, the Lummis Day Community Foundation and the Lummis Day Organizing Committee will present the sixth annual Lummis Day Festival of Northeast Los Angeles. Lummis Day is both a celebration of the festival's namesake, Charles Fletcher Lummis, as well the cultural legacy he left behind. Today's festivities promise a "great gumbo" of music, poetry, food and art, much of which will bear a stamp distinct to Northeast Los Angeles. Patch will be there to take photos and …

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A Pocket Guide to Charles Fletcher Lummis, Grandfather of Arroyo Culture

Meet the Lummis behind Lummis Day.

You may already have made plans for Lummis Day, scheduled for Sunday, June 5, or you’ve seen the posters and signs. For lifelong residents of Highland Park and Mount Washington, Charles Fletcher Lummis is a household name--a mythical figure comprising equal parts Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan and Mark Twain. Recent transplants to the area, though, might not be so familiar with the so-called "grandfather of Arroyo Culture." Others may find themselves asking what, exactly, is Lummis Day? In case you don’t know about Lummis, or have forgotten, here is my very brief biography.  There are many sources of additional biographical stuff about him, and I invite you to look them up. Charles Fletcher Lummis was born March 1, 1859, in Lynn, MA. He …

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David Fonseca

7:46 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Thanks Eliot. I hope to run a thorough preview of Lummis Day next week. Perhaps we can chat soon?   more ›

Video: El Alisal Filled With Support for Lummis Day Benefit

Approximately 140 people turned out for the sixth annual Lummis Day benefit.

Charles Fletcher Lummis celebrated diversity. On Saturday night, a gala and fundraiser was held at the pioneer folklorist’s home, in an effort to spread and reinforce Lummis’ beliefs. “Today we live in one of the most diverse cities in the world and Charles Lummis was speaking about this diversity way back then. It’s only fitting that we not only cite Charles Lummis, but do everything to preserve what he has left us,” 14th District L.A. City Council member José Huizar said, addressing the crowd of nearly 140 people in attendance. The annual benefit is in its sixth year and was put together by the Lummis Day Community Foundation, an organization composed entirely of volunteers. “Each year it’s a scramble to get it going and this is the lead…

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Lummis Day Fundraiser to Be Held on Saturday, May 7

The sixth annual Lummis Day festival will take place on June 5.

While the annual Lummis Day celebration is still about one month away, community members have an opportunity on Saturday, May 7, to celebrate and support the event. On Saturday, May 7, the Lummis Day Community Foundation will hold a gala and fundraiser in preparation for the annual Lummis Day Celebration, to be held on Sunday, June 5. The benefit is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Lummis Home, located at 200 E. Avenue 43. The outdoor fundraiser and gala event will feature food, entertainment and a silent auction. All of the food and auction items have been donated by local businesses, as well as the entertainment. “Our goal is to raise $5,000 from ticket sales and the silent auction,” said Lummis Day planning board …

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