Learn about the African American architects who helped shape mid-century Los Angeles. This workshop includes the works of Paul R. Williams, who helped design the Theme Building at LAX; Robert Kennard, who started the oldest Black-owned and operated a firm in Los Angeles in 1957; and Norma Sklarek, who worked on several projects, including Santa Monica Place and the U.S. Embassy in Japan. Teens will try to recreate these buildings using LEGOs. For ages 12 -18.
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EVICTION RESPONSE WORKSHOP
This in-person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit, an online resource that helps tenants create an answer (a legal response to their case) that raises the defenses they might have against the eviction. All attendees must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop. Tenants can get one-on-one assistance in both English and Spanish.
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Visual Medicine: Drawing, Cartooning and Journaling for Healthcare Workers
Visual Medicine: Drawing, Cartooning and Journaling for Healthcare Workers with Julie Williams Creative activities are proven to reduce stress and reenergize participants. The Visual Medicine workshop offers playful techniques and collaborative exercises to make drawing accessible for all students at any skill level. You will be introduced to cartooning methods designed to access memory, get your hand moving and quickly build drawing confidence. We play with watercolors, paper collage, mixed media and develop a creative journaling habit that can be…
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The Crazy Superhero Vacation
The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.
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Celebrating the Art of Iranian Cuisine
Farhang Foundation celebrates the art of Iranian Cuisine in our online series Farhang Flavor -simple and easy-to-make recipes by accomplished chefs who are inspired by Iranian cuisine and ingredients.
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CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH WITH GREAT MUSIC
The Los Angeles Public Library and the Los Angeles County Library cards give you access to many resources, including two amazing online music collections. Freegal features unlimited songs, and Hoopla lets you check out full albums. These two databases have endless amounts of music from the African and African American diaspora to explore, from famous hits to underground sounds. hoopladigital.com/search?q=African+American+music&scope=everything&type=direct&kindId=6 freegalmusic.com