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LAist (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Metro is using their new blog the right way--with timely updates. From today : "The Gold Line is currently shut down between Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations. At about 1:15 p.m. an umbrella from a neighboring residence blew onto city power lines above train tracks, creating a potentially dangrous situation for the trains beneath. DWP, Fire Department and Metro officials are on the...
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Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
Zietsman oversaw operations at Mesa Arts Center and several other venues.
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NELA Live (Free subscription) | 09/12/2009
Tonight, September 12, NELAart presents: SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY NIGHT WHEN: Every Second Saturday 7:00-10:00p.m. WHERE: Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods. NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located...
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Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 08/29/2009
The Southwest Museum of Contemporary Art opens an exhibit exploring the boundaries of film and video, SouthwestNET: Looking Through the Other End of a Telescope'' on Saturday.
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LAist (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
Photo by NightRPStart via Flickr MUSIC R&B super star Patti Labelle brings her powerful vocals to the Hollywood Bowl tonight at 8:00 PM. Little else needs to be said about this legendary singer, other than to be prepared for a good show. DOCUMENTARY Do you know anyone who has a hard time distinguishing between their real life and Second Life ? Here is a movie you might want to suggest to them:...
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The ArchitectsNewspaper Blog (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
Plans for a $175 million expansion project for The Autry National Center of the American West in LA’s Griffith Park have been shelved. The expansion was proposed for the Autry’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian (the Center’s other two cultural facilities include the Museum of the American West, and the Institute for the Study [...]
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ArtsJournal (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
"In a move that concedes a measure of victory to long-term opponents, the Autry National Center [of the American West] has bowed out of a protracted battle for a $175-million expansion of its facility in Griffith Park." The city of Los Angeles would not approve the plans unless the Autry committed to support the nearby Southwest Museum of the American Museum, with which the Autry merged in...
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Culture Monster (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
In a move that concedes a measure of victory to long-term opponents, the Autry National Center has bowed out of a protracted battle for a $175-million expansion of its facility in Griffith Park. City approval of the plan hinged on...
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Mayor Sam's Sister City (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
"No Expansion For Now" Another victory for Grassroots Activists in Los Angeles. From the Autry National Center with the help of Steve Sugerman and Latham & Watkins, (Discretion advise for unprofessional whining.) Because you are a valued member (Southwest Society members) of the Autry National... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!...
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SoCal Sports Observed (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
The Autry Museum of Western Heritage has withdrawn its $175 million expansion plans, citing in part the conditions proposed by Councilman Jose Huizar. What this means for the Southwest Museum...
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Metroblogging Los Angeles (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
In my not-so-humble opinion, here’s the stuff going on this weekend that you’ll prolly want to check out. Friday, tonight: Black Heart Procession @ Spaceland: The San Diego maestros of mood bring their cinematic, dusky sound to Silver Lake. The Mutaytor with DJ Wolfie @ the Roxy: With a Roaring 20’s theme tonight (you’re encouraged [...]
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Mayor Sam's Sister City (Free subscription) | 07/30/2009
"Another Broken Treaty by the Autry ?? "One month ago tomorrow, hundreds turned out at City Hall for the Board of Referred Powers hearing on the proposed Autry National Center Expansion at Griffith Park.Whether you were Pro Autry, Pro Southwest Museum, or an advocate of preserving Open Space.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...
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Resolutions (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
Someone crawled/walked into my room this morning. The Southwest Museum from across the freeway.
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Curbed LA (Free subscription) | 07/14/2009
ECHO PARK : Readers and bloggers alike have responded to a renter's concerns about her home being stuccoed . Looking to show off the beauty of a stucco-free home, a reader points out a lovely home on Echo Park Avenue that he says was once covered in stucco, but has been freed of the shackles of the nasty stuff. Meanwhile, the anti-stucco fever continues over Eastsider LA , where a video, an explanation...
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ArtsJournal (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
"The massive renewal project has reduced the museum's visibility. The galleries have been closed for three years and aren't scheduled to reopen until 2012, when the historic institution will begin a new life as the Southwest Museum Education and Cultural Center, offering exhibitions of Native American material and related programs."...
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