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Ms. Pounder's West Adams
The actress serves as chairperson for a neighborhood art tour
When a magazine interviews a celebrity, the interview will very often press to find out the famous person's favorite brand of dish soap or must-have socks.
That's all well and good and, yep, we've gone out and bought the socks after reading those articles. But we're keen to know about deeper matters, like place, and why a celebrity feels drawn to living in and supporting a specific area. And especially if that area is hallowed for history and creativity and some truly spectacular, wood-and-stained-glass-laden homes.
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Interview with CCH Pounder - "Walk the block"
Los Angeles' historic West Adams district is known for its bohemian vibe and distinctive collection of beautiful homes that range from Craftsman and Arts and Crafts style abodes to Beaux Arts and Queen Anne mansions.
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read more...West Adams Third Annual Art Tour
The West Adams Heritage Association presented its third annual self-guided “Art in Historic Places Tour” entitled: The Arts of West Adams: Pattern, Decoration & Diversity, on Saturday, March 24, at the Majestic Pharmacy. Tour participants walked or cycled to some of West Adams’ notable sites and visited the in-home galleries of 12 local contemporary and classic artists residing in the West Adams district...
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read more...WAHA's "pop-up" gallery
“The Arts in West Adams: Pattern, Decoration and Diversity” is the 3rd annual Art in Historic Places tour presented by West Adams Heritage Association (WAHA). The self-guided driving (or cycling) tour is Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 1 p.m.). Tour participants may visit some of West Adams’ most interesting historic places, showcasing works by some of its most talented artists, working in media and subject matter from classic to contemporary.
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read more...‘THE ARTS IN WEST ADAMS’ – 3RD ANNUAL ART IN HISTORIC PLACES TOUR Presented by West Adams Heritage Association, tour features artists’ homes and studios and two cultural institutions Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 1 p.m.) Award-winning actress, art collector, gallery owner CCH Pounder is Honorary Chairperson. “The Arts in West Adams: Pattern, Decoration and Diversity” is the 3rd annual Art in Historic Places tour presented by West Adams Heritage Association (WAHA). The self-guided driving (or cycling) tour is Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 1 p.m.).
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read more...West Adams Art Tour
Like watching artists work and visiting new galleries? There are a few sites in the West Adams district worth your notice.
The West Adams Heritage Association will hold its 3rd annual Art in Historic Places tour on March 24, from 10 am to 4 pm. It's self-guided, walk or bike at your own pace...
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read more...“The Arts in West Adams: Pattern, Decoration and Diversity” is the 3rd annual Art in Historic Places tour presented by West Adams Heritage Association (WAHA). The self-guided driving (or cycling) tour is Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 1 p.m.). Tour participants may visit some of West Adams’ most interesting historic places, showcasing works by some of its most talented artists, working in media and subject matter from classic to contemporary.
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read more...Historic Los Angeles Neighborhood a Magnet for Artists
Los Angeles became a booming city after World War II, and most of its homes and buildings have been constructed since then. But in some neighborhoods, older homes are being renovated by residents returning from the suburbs. One Los Angeles neighborhood, now home to many artists, celebrate its heritage.
It's called the West Adams district; it's southwest of the city center. Just off the busy streets are quiet cul-de-sacs with homes from earlier times - 19th century Victorians with steep roofs and spires, in pink, green or beige pastels. There are homes of a later style known as Arts and Crafts, in deep earth colors of green and brown, some with Japanese and South Sea influences.
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1). WAHA'S ANNUAL PATRIOTIC 4TH OF JULY PICNIC
Sunday, July 4
1-4 p.m.
2425 Gramercy Park (one block north of Adams Boulevard at Gramercy Place) POTLUCK
Bring the kids, and wear your summer whites or patriotic attire at WAHA's annual 4th of July picnic.
WAHA's 4th of July is kid-and-family oriented, with historic preservation and plain old-fashioned neighborliness thrown in.
Owners Karen and Robert Carrere are hosting WAHA's annual event celebrating America's birthday in their fab Gramercy Park gardens, which sprawl across two lush green parcels.
Live music, courtesy singer/actor Matt Braaten, who will entertain us. Braaten performs as half of the singing duo Blue Sky Divide (though he will be performing solo for WAHA), and he'll be releasing his first solo CD later this year.
Pool time from 1-2 p.m. (only) is also on the schedule, along with the presentation of awards (at circa 2:45 p.m.)
read more...Tour Briggs Residence this Saturday, and more!
It's your lucky day! We have a long list of events in West Adams and nearby to share with you!
Details below, but mark your calendars for:
- Saturday, March 20 Briggs Residence (HCM No. 477) Open House, 10 a.m. - Noon
- Saturday, March 20 -- Heritage Square Fashion Show, begins at 11 a.m.
- Sunday, March 21 Wellington Square Farmers Market debuts
- Saturday, March 27 Visit the Art of Living Foundation @ Second Church of Christ, Scientist (neighborhood open house begins at 10 a.m., WAHA members' sneak preview tour of historic landmark @ 9 a.m.)
- Friday, March 26-Sunday, March 28 Tomatomania
- Sunday, April 11 L.A. Heritage Day