Last Chance Bookstore

by Paula Brown

Photo by Carlos Anthony Olivas

Looking for a place to lounge, that offers so many ways to assist with your mental growth?

Tattoo Shops in Los Angeles

by Shilo Urban

We take a look at some of the best tattoo shops in Los Angeles.

Dog Day Afternoon

by Dale Youngman

Something to Bark About

Confidence Rocks

by Denise Reich

A camp about blazing guitar chords and cymbal crashes; about creating 'zines, writing lyrics and forming bands

Million Dollar Theater

by Denise Reich

The story of Downtown's first movie palace

This Place Matters

by Denise Reich

Victorian revival at the Heritage Square Museum

Recalled to Life

by Denise Reich

The checkered past of the Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

An Art-ful Adventure

by Dale Youngman

The Brewery ArtWalk is a treasure trove of beauty and creativity

Pershing Square

by Christian Goss

The controversial history of Downtown's would-be civic hub

11th Hour at the Pantages

by Denise Reich

Having just celebrated its 100-year anniversary, one of Downtown's oldest theaters faces a precarious future

Education for the People

by Catherine Wagely

It has no curriculum, it’s not accredited, it has no affiliation with the public school system and it doesn’t offer degrees. 

New Years 2.0: Chinatown

by Katherine Davis

Downtown L.A.'s historic Chinatown prepares to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

Hotel California

by Denise Reich

Downtown's Hotel Bristol returns to its "modern, homelike" roots

Taggers’ Paradise

by Eric Dzinski

Crewest aims to elevate graffiti art for patrons and taggers alike

The Bradbury Building

By Erik Jay

Downtown's 120 Year Old Actor

On the Caravan

by Shane Danaher

The mysteriously timeless Caravan Book Store

Bob Baker's Marionette Theater

By Sierra Feldner-Shaw

Celebrating 50 years of puppetry

Las Posadas

By Penny Orloff

Downtown's 6,000 year old tradition

Esotouric

By Erik Jay

Crime sagas of the Southland, etc..This is not your ordinary tour.

2nd Street Jazz

By David MacNeal

Take a look (and a listen) to Little Tokyo's original jazz bar.

The Alexandria Hotel

By Erik Jay

A brief look into the Alexandria Hotel's 105-year old history.

Four Wheels Bad, Two Wheels Good

By Gillian Singletary

Downtown's fixed gear fixation.

Downtown Dozen

By Erik Jay

Here is your personal introduction to Broadway's twelve historic theatres.

Grand Performances

By Penny Orloff

Coming up on its 25th anniversary next year, Grand Performances is Southern California’s largest presenter of free performing arts.

Spring Street Project

By David MacNeal

L.A.’s legendary music venue, the Smell.

Spring Street Project

By Erik Jay

The “Spring Street Project,” as the City calls it, will replace a parking lot with a new 0.71-acre Downtown park.

Railway to Heaven

By Erik Jay

The two-car funicular connects the California Plaza above with Hill Street below.

I AM A LASER

By Shilo Urban

I AM A LASER hopes to unite Angelenos from every artistic community towards a greater good: shared self-expression.

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