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Must-See Modernist Architecture Destinations in L.A.
Every February, architecture fans and interior design enthusiasts descend upon Palm Springs for its annual Modernism Week. But if you're looking for something closer to home, here are six amazing modernist architecture destinations you can visit right now in the L.A. area.
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Queer Representation in TV Hits a Record High, GLAAD Study Finds
GLAAD released it's annual "Where We Are on TV" report, finding a record high percentage of LGBTQ characters on TV.
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Lost Hills and Wandering Cemeteries: The History of Land Beneath L.A.
Essayist D.J. Waldie digs into the story of the land beneath Los Angeles — earthworms, human remains, liquid gold and all.
Tanya Aguiñiga & dublab, "Celebration Spectrum" (Grand Park)
Free at Frieze LA, BIPOC Exchange Highlights the Role of Artists in Social Change
After a two-year hiatus, Frieze Los Angeles is back. Tickets are already sold out, but even if the admission prices are beyond your price range, there is a free option: the BIPOC Exchange curated by Tanya Aguiñiga. Here's what to expect.
An archival black and white photo depicts three men sitting and standing over a wooden table full of large sheets of paper. In the center is Victor Gruen, a white man, sitting on a chair and looking up at Clyde Grimes Jr., a Black man, standing next to him on the right. To the left is Robert Kennard, a Black man, bent at the hip, with his arms resting on the table and looking over at Grimes. The three men are dressed well, with crisp collared button-ups and ties.
Modernism Week Unearths History of Southern California’s Black Architects
"Stories Untold: Black Modernists in Southern California," a three-part symposium at Palm Springs' Modernism Week will both pay tribute to African American architects in Southern California — and look toward the future.
Three storefronts along a main road. The store on the left is a restaurant, Hong Kong BBQ. The store in the middle is Queen's Bakery. And the store on the right is Wing Wa Hing Gifts & Arts Co.
5 Under-the-Radar Spots to Eat Like a Local in L.A.'s Chinatown
Try something new and engage with local Chinatown business owners. Here are five under-the-radar Chinatown spots recommended by Southeast Asian Community Alliance founder Sissy Trinh.
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5 Ways You Can Be a Better Chinatown Visitor
Based on her community engagement and spending a great deal of time in Chinatown, Sissy Trinh of the Southeast Asian Community Alliance shares some ideas on how people can be better Chinatown visitors in supporting businesses.
A flat lay photo of dishes from Pearl River Deli over a checkered yellow and white tablecloth. In the top left corner is a bowl of yellow noodles with leafy greens and siu mai. In the bottom left corner is a plate of roasted poultry in a dark brown sauce. In the middle is a plate of blanched leafy greens with a thick brown sauce drizzled over. In the bottom right corner is a plate of red char siu pork served over fluffy white rice and a side of leafy vegetables. At the top right corner is a plate holding a yellow bolo bao with breaded bone-in pork chop sandwiched between its buns.
Pearl River Deli Navigates Gentrification and Renewal in L.A.'s Chinatown
Pearl River Deli, famously known for their authentic Hainanese chicken rice, has turned heads and earned national attention for their quality Cantonese comfort food. Chef Johnny Lee shares his journey to Pearl River Deli and reflects on best practices for modern businesses settling in Chinatown — a neighborhood that has been facing gentrification in recent years.
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'Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' Lead Oscar Nominations: See the Full List Here
"Power of the Dog" leads Oscar nominations for the 94th Academy Awards with 12 while "Dune" gets 10 nods. See the complete list of 2022 nominees.
Peter Dinklage in "Cyrano."
'Cyrano' Stars Peter Dinklage in a Classic Tale of Love at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series
The film screens on Feb. 16, immediately following with a Q&A with award-winning director Joe Wright.
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How to Replace Rice in Your Dishes to Honor Traditional Mesoamerican Cuisine
Rice — a staple of Latin American kitchens for generations — was a crop introduced to Mesoamerica by Spanish conquistadors in the 1520s. As a new generation of Latinx cooks meditate on the relationship between European colonization and food, Deysi Serrano of Milpa Grille shares tips for incorporating ancestral ingredients and cooking techniques into your daily life.
A three-store building with various attractions and stores painted on like "cafeteria," "groceria," "botanicas," and "mariachis." Above all is big orange lettering that reads, "Bienvenidos al Mercadito." Below that is a mariachi band painted on the building.
Eat your Way Through Boyle Heights: 5 Modern and Classic Spots for Good Eats
Ricardo Ortega of Kernel of Truth, a Boyle Heights tortilleria, shares five go-to spots for good eats and getting to know the fabric of the community.
Three tacos are served on a dark gray ceramic plate. The tacos are made of black tortillas and topped with a red Korean short rib and topped with shredded daikon, carrots, napa cabbage and green garnish. The plate sits on a dark wood table and is surrounded by two other plates at the corner of the photo.
Boyle Heights’ Milpa Grille is Keeping Mesoamerican Traditions Alive in L.A.
Deysi Serrano's fast-casual Boyle Heights restaurant Milpa Grille is dedicated to preserving Mesoamerican tradition all the while creating space for other budding Latinx businesses to grow together.
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'The Automat' Looks at Iconic Restaurant Horn & Hardart at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series
The film screens on Feb. 10, immediately following with a Q&A with director-producer Lisa Hurwitz.
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Explore These 6 Free Outdoor South Bay Hidden Treasures
From salvaged architectural relics to a 100-year-old park and former industrial sites that have returned “back to nature,” here’s where you can explore the most unexpected outdoor gems of the South Bay.
Young African American men and women gather near the table of a representative from California Federal Savings and Loan during a luncheon. The event was sponsored by the Black Business Association (BBA) at Dooto's Music Center.
How Compton Became a Citadel of Black Political Power
In the 1960s and 70s, young, Black middle-class families flocked to Compton for the opportunity to live in a progressive, Black space created by Black businesses and civic and political engagement.
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