Juan Gabriel played the Rose Bowl in the summer of 1993. It was billed as a benefit for his orphanage in Juárez, but the concert was a taking back of space -- cultural, political, social -- that Latinos had been denied.
Musician and painter John Reynolds is a fifth-generation Californian inspired by 20th century architecture and song. For decades, his work has been mining a vivid past, as a way to both mark time and celebrate place.
Charles Lummis founded Los Angeles’ first museum, but in many ways, his magazine became his first institution -- showcasing his version of the West to readers across the country.
Musician Luke Top gravitated towards music as a kid and later found success with his band Fool's Gold. Now he strikes out on his own with a new solo album, "Suspects High."