The Howard Instrument Collection of the Watts Towers Arts Center is a permanent, revolving installation of musical instruments from around the world. It was assembled by Dr. Joseph H. Howard and donated to the Center in 1989. The collection at the Watts Towers Arts Center, about a quarter of Howard’s total collection, consists of 144 instruments, the majority of which are non- western.
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The Howard Instrument Collection of the Watts Towers Arts Center
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WATTS WILLOWBROOK FARMERS’ MARKET AT MLK CAMPUS
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market, in collaboration with the MLK Outpatient Center, opened in November 2023. The market will serve a diverse customer base and continue to grow in both attendance and reputation as a market that is outstanding in the quality of the fresh food that is offered weekly. Open Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Canoga Park’s Weekly Famer’s Market
Lively Saturdays with live music, food vendors and fresh produce, every week from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Owensmouth Ave (between Sherman Way & Wyandotte Street)
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JAPANESE GARDEN AT DESCANSO GARDENS
Explore this tranquil Japanese-style garden that blends design elements from four classic garden styles. Cross an arched bridge and walk on shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the teahouse. General – $15, Seniors 65 and over and Students with ID – $11, Children (5 to 12 years) – $5, Descanso members and children under 5 – Free
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Foundations & Futures: Championing Ethnic Studies Towards Solidarity
This Asian Pacific American History Month, we invite grades 7-12 teachers, education administrators, and community members to join us as we explore the necessity of solidarity in Ethnic Studies implementation and preview UCLA’s ongoing project: Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook. Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook will be a comprehensive, open-access anthology of Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives available for college and high school students. Our textbook…
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CANOGA PARK WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET
Lively Saturdays with live music, food vendors, and fresh produce, every week in Canoga Park.