May 15, 2012
Trekking LA Tour Series set to Launch Sunday with San Pedro Tour Led by Local First of 35 tours led by trained neighborhood docents throughout the summer What: On Sunday, May 20, 2012, the non-profit L.A. Commons—with the mission to connect people across Los Angeles’ vast metropolis through the artistic, social and cultural projects that [...]
May 11, 2012
Los Angeles, CA (May 2012) On the heels of the anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles Civil Unrest, a cadre of local docents will take to the streets to make their neighborhoods more accessible and to break down barriers of race, class and geography. These neighborhood docents will be working as part of Trekking L.A., [...]
April 27, 2012
Works by young artists celebrate the neighborhood **Opening Event and Receptions on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm ** Find us at our LA Commons Booths located at The Expo Station and at the corner of Crenshaw & Exposition. As South Los Angeles marks the historic opening of the Expo Line and welcomes new [...]
Works by young artists celebrate the neighborhood **Opening Event and Receptions on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00am ** Check in at LA Commons Booth at USC Location. As South Los Angeles marks the historic opening of the Expo Line and welcomes new rail travelers to the neighborhood, the University of Southern California and its partners celebrate [...]
December 1, 2011
Unbelievably, 2011 is nearing a close. At LA Commons, we’ve had a great year with many exciting programs and significant organizational growth to go with it. Our most exciting endeavor is our partnership with USC and CRA/LA to install 200 banners in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus to herald the opening of the Exposition Line. [...]
August 11, 2011
Contact: Karen Mack Karen@lacommons.org 213.705.4457 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trekking LA Tour 2011: Uncovering Undiscovered Boyle Heights LOS ANGELES, CA — August 11, 2011 — On August 21st 2011, LA Commons continues a summer series of tours with an exploration of the rich hidden gems to be found in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights. Grand Performances and [...]