“Greenway 2020″ is the namesake of the visionary campaign recently launched by the The LA River Corporation. The 10K race is the inaugural run/ walk event planned through 2020, wherein each year we’ll increase the course distance, while still hosting a 10K, to a 20-mile run that will coincide with the completion of the vision created by the LARRC. A portion of all proceeds, including 100% of donations on race-day, will go directly to the LARRC and their mission. We could not be prouder to host this important event and bring more awareness to the communities surrounding the LA River.
The LA River Corporation is a non-profit venture charged with catalyzing responsible real estate and related economic development along the LA River. Our mission is to transform the LA River to improve people’s lives by carrying out sustainable land use projects, advocacy for river friendly policy, and programs for community benefit.
The LAARC is working to create a continuous 51-mile greenway corridor that will run along a restored LA River – the Greenway 2020 campaign. Greenway 2020 is a movement bringing together all Angelenos to realize a new vision for the Los Angeles River by the year 2020. Our Greenway 2020 campaign is working with public and private partners to complete a continuous 51-mile Greenway adjacent to the LA River by the year 2020. The Greenway will be a public destination worthy of our city—complete with sustainable parks, gathering space, potential green energy sources, and dining amenities. Our mission is to transform not only the river, but also how people engage with the river and the city. Join us in creating a new way for LA, and get involved.
McDonnell’s Queens of Noise: The Real Story of The Runaways is a testimonial to the inspiration and insecurity of the trailblazer, a look at the Los Angeles music scene of the 70s and women on the run. Joined by Exene Cervenka of seminal L.A. punk band X and Riot Grrrl Allison Wolfe—veteran journalist McDonnell will lead a discussion on music making and selling, legacies and the women who are breaking new ground.
A number of museums throughout Southern California are offering free admission on Saturday, January 25, 2014. This does not include parking nor specially ticketed exhibits or events.
This can save quite a bit of money, so take the opportunity to visit a museum (or two!) that you might not otherwise have visited.
Here’s the full list of participating museums.
Annenberg Space for Photography
Armory Center for the Arts
Autry National Center of the American West
California African American Museum
California Science Center
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Getty Center
Getty Villa
Hammer Museum
Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial (Hollywood and San Pedro)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Latin American Art
Orange County Museum of Art
Paley Center for Media
Pasadena Museum of California Art
Santa Monica Museum of Art
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Get fresh at Grand Park! Grand Park’s Marketplace comes alive with locally grown produce, fresh flowers and prepared food vendors!
Since 1996, both locals and cruise-ship tourists from the nearby Port of Los Angeles have flocked to the area to experience San Pedro’s tight-knit artists’ community, impromptu street performances and conversation-worthy art — all classic ingredients for a great art walk. The tour’s 30-odd participating galleries include contemporary and textile art.
The art season in Laguna Beach flourishes year round with First Thursdays Art Walk. This educational monthly art event, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 – 9pm, celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. First Thursdays Art Walk is a membership based organization. It is funded by member galleries, local art institutions, lodging establishments, and the City of Laguna Beach.
Local merchants on or near Abbot Kinney, the thoroughfare that runs diagonally through Venice, come together every month to feature the best artists, gifts, products and music in the area. Local charities benefit as art junkies, couples and families descend on the always funky beach community. And, of course, beverages are available.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) offers free admission on the second Tuesday of every month and select federal holidays, always 18 and under plus one adult with NexGen membership.
Get fresh at Grand Park! Grand Park’s Marketplace comes alive with locally grown produce, fresh flowers and prepared food vendors!
Get fresh at Grand Park! Grand Park’s Marketplace comes alive with locally grown produce, fresh flowers and prepared food vendors!