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t El Compadre, individuals, couples and groups become instant family.

Founders David Castro and Mario Jimenez, wouldn’t have it any other way. In fact, El Compadre means “head of the family” or Godfather, and its concept deliberately coincides with the fact that David and Mario are the Godfathers of each other’s children. Together from the beginning, the two have used their family’s bond to create a dynasty of one of LA’s most sought after authentic Mexican restaurants, for over 45 years.

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hey say, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” Well if that’s true, time must have flown twice as fast for El Compadre founders David Castro and Mario Jimenez, who founded the authentic Mexican Restaurant way back in 1975.

Their Hollywood, California location on Sunset Blvd is their first of three. Upon entering down a short ramp, you’ll do good to pause until your eyes adjust to the dim light. When you do, you’ll find yourself in a fairly large space, led by friendly hosts who will escort you and your party past hand painted walls, arts and crafts, and hand carved woods to your comfy booth or heavy wooden table seating. Wrought iron chandeliers cascade down from the rustic tiled roof work well together bringing the charm of an upscale old-world hacienda. A world you can totally escape to, with a generous meal, nightly music from a talented trio singing traditional Mexican classics, and their infamous Flaming Margaritas.

As you would expect, the Hollywood location on Sunset Blvd built up a hefty fan base over the years consisting of celebrities and regular people. Just about anyone who visits becomes and instant fan with the need to eventually share the rare find with a friend or family member.

It’s the kind of place that is easy to recommend because you know, without a doubt, your guests will be impressed, and you’ll look good for suggesting it.

The Fun Never Ends Just over 6 miles down the same Sunset Blvd, in Echo Park, is El Compadre’s second location that mirrors the unmatched ambiance of the first. Yet, for the newer Downtown location, opened in 2014, El Compadre decided to go with a more updated feel, providing Angelinos with an atmosphere deliberately set to match Downtown’s ever-growing need for fun times, quality meals at affordable prices and casual dinning.

Two things you’ll notice right away at Downtown El Compadre, is just how much people seem to be enjoying the place while eating or while drinking at the bar. The main room of Downtown El Compadre is well lit, with natural light coming from the west window allowing everyone to see each other’s plates and happy faces. Plates are generous in size and made fresh to order.

Combination plates like El Padrino with its thinly slice grilled steak; beef taco, cheese enchilada, and guacamole are served with rice and beans. Never store bought salsas, or bagged chips, everything is prepared fresh, with recipes prepared from the authentic Mexican family traditions of Michoacán.

A FAMILY REUNION El Compadre is home of the RAMS and USC Trojans, yet they are devoted to showing games from every league and prize fights as well. There are also the usual promotional giveaways, sometimes in the form of free beverages, passed out by two or three lovely maidens, who share a similar fashion sense as the girls from Hooters, next store.

The bar is decorated with usual bar decorations and promo materials, and bottled liquor line up, etc., but it’s still a bit different when it comes to just how casual bar participants are with each other.

There is far less stiffness and more of a determination that everyone meet, get to know each other and find something to converse about, than there is the need to outclass or pass judgment.

For families or large parties who require a more intimate setting, El Compadre offers a separate eating area towards the rear of the restaurant. It’s here where they host special events, like Paint Night, Karaoke Tuesdays and special guests Djs. If you happen to visit El Compadre on any of these occasions, prepare yourself for the roar of a good time.

Downtown El Compadre may not always offer a nightly talented trio but it does offer their infamous Flaming Margarita, and 60 instant family members in the form of staff led by Robert, Sheldon, Michael, Andy and Tessa. When it’s your birthday, expect for everyone to come together and sing the Happy Birthday Song just after placing a sombrero on top of your head and a delicious flan at fork’s reach.

FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS The future of El Compadre in Downtown looks and taste amazing, with a well planned expansion of events beginning with Legends of the Hip Hop Era, coming October 1st. The event will offer food; festivities and a live concert featuring some of HipHop’s most well known hit makers.

Located at 1248 S. Figueroa #101, LA CA 90015. (213) 749-0025.

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FAMED ACRYLIC SCULPTURE OF SHLOMI HAZIZA

opstars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Steve Aoki live fairy tale lives often accentuated by fairy tale art, set design, and home furniture thanks in part to vivid designers like Shlomi Haziza, of HStudio.

Since it’s opening on Olympic and Flower in 2010, Shlomi’s HStudio not only raised the bar for what was considered “ultra” in entertainment but also gave Downtown hospitality a quick lesson on what a Downtown showroom window display could be. Soon, HStudio will find a new home with plans to move to the westside.

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y this time next month HStudio will have moved to its new location on the westside. Downtown has just a few days left to explore the unique downtown showroom of Shlomi Haziza, who by the age of fifteen was already an established artist. Haziza became known for his work in a variety of mediums.

His collages, made from Levi jeans, became popular fixtures in clubs, restaurants and galleries. In 1991 HStudio was a small art studio used for the creating of his signature acrylic sculptures. It was this medium that would keep his name on the list of artists who were known for pushing the boundaries of the material with new treatments, finishes and techniques. Need a Diva Chair, or another acrylic sculpture for your collection, looking to sophisticate your lobby or hospitality venue, be sure to keep up with HStudio online until their next grand opening. 800-242-8992.

EAT THE RIVER @PLEASE DO NOT ENTER

Please Do Not Enter announces its first artist in residency project, featuring experimental French Artist Frédérick Gautier with grand opening reception Wednesday, September 21st. Eat The River is a two month long site-specific intervention into the Los Angeles Rivers’s history and landscape.

Eat The River is the discovery of an existing site and an attempt to free it from its history; it is an immersion into a fascinating and simultaneously frightening explorative territory. Excavating the LA River as a dynamic landscape, FCK explores its expressive potential as a marginalized environment through the sensitive engagement of its history and remnants.

The collection of 100 objects, direct expressions of the LA River in concrete, is a testament to this study and will be shown at Please Do Not Enter. 213-263-0037

PREDICTABLE IRRATIONAL @MAMA

MAMA Gallery is proud to present Predictable Irrational, a solo exhibition by Li Zhenwei, curated by James Elaine. This is Li’s first exhibition with the gallery and his first outside of China.

When Li first applied oil paint from its tube onto canvas, he realized he was forming circular marks. Li was taught early on that everything can be reduced to a circle. He learned early how to make a ‘perfect’ circle, then how to draw a tiger from that circle, then all other things in nature from that circle.

The circle led Li to a curiosity surrounding the mathematical constant Pi, whose decimal sequence never forms a repeating pattern and never ends. Through Li’s exploration of the in-

Artist FrEdErick Gautier’S EAT THE RIVER AT PLEASE DO NOT ENTER/ PHOTO BY HANFU comprehensible and infinite nature of Pi, he uncovered a process; meticulous application of paint in a formulaic manner. In mathematics, Pi is both a transcendental and irrational number; applying this concept to Li’s work, he finds order within chaos. 213-256-0036.

MADE IN COTTON @LA ARTCORE

L.A. Artcore’s closing reception for Group Exhibit: Made In Cotton is happening Friday, September 30th. The exhibit features the works of Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton, and Raksha Parekh. The mixed-media exhibits channel the social, economic, cultural, and spiritual impacts that play out today.

Mark Steven Greenfield’s drawings on wood panel depict cotton fields in his signature graphic style, throwing a wrench into existing conceptions of the landscape genre.

The textile and photographic art of Los Angeles artist Karen Hampton maps connections to time and place through the artist’s extended investigation of her genealogy that traces her ancestral roots to Fernandina, Florida, Haiti, Brooklyn, New York and India.

Raksha Parekh arranges clumped cotton into abstracted forms, collapsing the tactile and pictorial in her formal investigations.

Parekh will also display a new sculptural installation with halved gourds lined in painted fabric, vessel-like structures that inform definitions of beauty and femininity with both rugged and refined materiality. 213-617-3274.

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER 30 UNSILENT CINEMA FIG@7th This outdoor classic, silent film showcases with contemporary scores, comes with TASTE Food Hall upstairs and seating patio down stairs with electronic musicians Daedelus, Jimmy Tamborello, Callie, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith as well as guitar masters Alvin Youngblood Hart and Marc Ribot.

8:30pm-10:00pm. Free. All Ages. 735 S Figueroa Street, 90017. (213) 955-7170.

STAIR CLIMB FOR LOS ANGELES US Bank Are you up for a challenge?

US Bank Tower is home to the tallest stairwell west of the Mississippi. Race or Walk up 1,664 steps in support of the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA or make your way to the Block Party complete with games, live bands, food and a beer garden. $65-125 donation.

11:30am. Ticketed.

633 W 5th 90071.

(213) 624-2348.

‘A MEXICAN TRILOGY:AN AMERICAN STORY” LATIN THEATER CENTER Los Angeles Theater Center The Latino Theater Company celebrates 30 years of commitment to the creation of exciting, thought-provoking theater in Los Angeles with the first production in their fall programming with an all-day immersive experience traveling with the Morales family through decades of the Mexican-American experience is compelling. Better yet it’s funny and peppered with song. Last chance to catch this year’s performance. Ticketed.

514 S Spring Street, 90013.

(213) 489-0994.

TEGAN AND SARA Orpheum Theater Broadway is back with the extremely ordinary/extraodinary collaboration of identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin has propelled the Grammy-nominees from Calgary, Alberta, sending waves of punk/pop electronic fusion breaking in the waters of well thought out lyrics, cotton candy vocals and good amount of mind trip charity in the form of thought provocing videos. Ticketed.

21+. 842 S Broadway, 90014.

(877) 677-4386.

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SATURDAY SUNDAY october 1 DTLA OYSTER FEST Grand Central Market Celebrate your favorite briny bivalves at The DTLA Oyster Festival.11am-8pm. bringing together oyster farmers from across the country for a celebration of all-things-oyster in a two-day affair with visitors tasting their way through oyster varieties hailing from various parts of the country. 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

(213) 624-2378.

PAELLA & WINE FESTIVAL LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes Enjoy the largest Paella and Wine Festival in the US with unlimited tasting of Paella, wine, beer and Tequila. The festival welcomes more than 20,000 attendees a year, with 200 people in 50 paella teams from different countries will compete for the title of the best Paella in the Los Angeles Region. Wineries, breweries and tequila companies from California, Mexico and Spain with sips of live music with Flamenco, Mariachi and Pop Español will make you dance all day! 2pm – 7pm. 501 N Main Street, 90012.

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THE NICKEL MARKET 5th and Spring Featuring high quality selected local vendors featuring arts, crafts, fashion, vintage, home goods, handmade leather, jewelry and other great items. + Live Music! Pet Friendly + Family Friendly. The market is an expansion of the already popular Farmers Market that happens every Sunday. So bring all your friends as and help create more community. www.facebook.com/TheNickelMarket MAKE YOUR MARK Grand Park For the fifth year in a row, Grand Park and Ryman Arts team up to present the flagship event for The Big Draw LA – Make Your Mark in the Park.

This free fun-filled, public drawing celebration brings together families, seniors and art lovers, as well as people who like to draw along with those who think they cannot, to participate in an array of handson, collaborative drawing activities of every level. By end of day Grand Park becomes one big indie art masterpiece.

Grand Park is the park for everyone.

215 S Broadway, 90012.

(213) 972-8080.

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THIS WEEKS SNEAK PEEK

THURSDAY WEDNESDAY october 6 october 5

DAILY WALK-IN TOURS AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY Uncover the hidden secrets of ancient times with Greek architecture, hanging bronze chandeliers, and sun gods suspended above perfectly handcrafted Egyptian sphynx of Italian marble who grant access to elaborate reading rooms, on tour inside the 3rd largest library in America. Free. 630 W 5th Street, 90071.

(213) 228-7000.

INNOVATE LA County Wide A two week, countywide celebration of the breadth of innovation and creativity within our region. From cleantech to gaming, aerospace to digital media and beyond, Los Angeles is a leading global center for innovation and entrepreneurship and we’re showcasing and celebrating that with a series of events, lectures and talks all over LA. For more information visit www.innovate.la

AWARENESS FEST Regal @LALIVE Featuring films concerning environmental, societal and wellness issues. It is put on

by Heal One World, an organization primarily dedicated to connecting people with chronic illnesses, but films such as Pollination and Women Are the Answer focus on topics like the surrogate industry and population control, respectively.

1000 W Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90015. (844) 462-7342.

MA LA JAZZ RAINEY’S COLLECTIVE BLACK Blue Whale BOTTOM Dim blue lights, square ottoAn incredibly powmons and signature cocktails erful depiction of enhance this 3rd floor enterrage, racism, and tainment venue known for the exploitation set in best jazz solos LA has to offer.

1927 Chicago during a recordWith a different line up every ing session at a white-owned night, the premiere jazz venue studio with the legendary singlocated in Weller Court, Little er—inspired by real-life MothTokyo, awards us with a night er of the Blues Gertrude “Ma” of jazz performances including Rainey. Tony Award® winner the LA Jazz Collective led by Phylicia Rashad (director of Richard Sears, Albert “Tootie” August Wilson’s celebrated Joe Heath on drums, Richard Sears Turner’s Come and Gone at on piano, Steven Lugerner on the Mark Taper Forum) directs alto sax, bass clarinet, and this groundbreaking play from Patrick Wolff on tenor sax. 123 Wilson’s The American CentuAstronaut E S Onizuka Street, ry Cycle chronicling the Afri#301, LA, CA 90012. (213) 620- can-American experience of the 0908.

20th century. Ticketed. 111 S Grand Ave, 90012. (323) 850-

ESCAPE ROOM They promise you will get out. Even if you don’t get a chance to solve the mystery before the timer runs out...In the Downtown version of Escape Room, The Alchemist, you and a group of 10 are locked inside an ancient library which leads you through a secret into a medieval alchemist’s mysterious lab.

You must escape before the alchemist returns, but the only way out is to work together, uncover and unite the lost elements, and release the hidden powers of the mystical Philosopher’s Stone. Ticketed. 14+.

120 E. 8th Street, 90014.

(213) 689-3229.

DRAG QUEEN BINGO Grand Central Market Why does the name sound like this event is going to be a little bit too much fun? Because Drag Queens make everything more fun, that’s why. The Market’s ongoing Game Night every first and third Thursday of the month. It’s a gas. Show off your inner queen as you slay and sashay your way across the Bingo card with world-famous Bingo Boy and his drag Queen Bingo Hostess!! Race to fill up your card for Grand Central Market prizes/certificates. 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 6242378

STANDARD VOTE: PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Spin Standard Hillary and Trump. Who will win your vote? Watch the debates with talleys of all the superfluous expressions. Spin will take count of all predicable language used by both candidates (think Mexico, emails, or HUGE) Everytime they tally up 10 times, a tray of red, white, and blue shots will be served.

550 S Flower Street, 90017.

(213) 439-3065.

GREAT PLACES TO BUY FRESH KICKS IN DTLA

10 GREAT PLACES TO BUY FRESH KICKS BY VALERIE STITT

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n case you didn’t know, The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is a new low-top sneaker designed by Kanye West. Next to Air Jordans they are this seasons most sought out kicks. However, designer sneakers have long been considered collectors items ranging in price from $200 - $5000, and only available at certain locations.

If you don’t mind waiting in lines around the block, entering raffles or even spending the night outside sometimes, DTLA is the perfect place to find them.

fresh kicks: photo by rush varela

1O GREAT PLACES TO BUY FRESH KICKS IN DTLA Nice Kicks Shoe Store

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With over 8 million followers on social media you can bet when the latest designer sneaker is released or customized, Nice Kicks will be the first to tell you about it.

Nice Kicks has an entire bulletin board devoted to Air Jordans and other top sellers on their website. Better yet, Nice Kicks just launched their new LA store located at the western entrance of the fashion district on 9th and Main. On September 25th, Nice Kicks will offer the much anticipated release of Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 plus tons of Yeezy Surprises, while supplies last, which won’t be long, seeing as they will most likely be completely sold out, around the world, just minutes after their official release. 862 S Main Street. (213) 542-2380.

The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 photo by hanfu

Blends Sneakers and sports go together like, high heels and mini skirts, with Lakers, Nike and Kobe fans leaping for a chance to purchase the lightweight Kobe XI Men’s Basketball Shoe with Flywire cables and springy cushioning. However, when limited edition sneakers come out, it’s almost impossible to meet the demand. Instead of promising there will be enough in supply for all, it’s often better to use a raffle system. Established in 2006, Blends has been making tracks ever since. Blends has other locations in Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, Larchmont Village, San Diego, and Santa Ana but for convenience you can find them at their new location on 7th and Los Angeles. If you are one of the lucky winners of the raffle be sure to bring your photo ID, and enough money to make the purchase or Blends will blow the whistle on you and you’ll be out the game. 725 S Los Angeles St. (213) 626-6607.

The Holy Grail The Holy Grail on Pico Blvd and Figueroa offers one of the best options for designer footgear. Holy Grail offers items on consignment, meaning you can put some or all of your designer collection up for sale at their shop, and come back later to reap the rewards. And the rewards are great, designer sneakers are collectors items they increase in value. What may start off at $220 can easily end up priced well over a thousand dollars, in a matter of moments in the designer sneaker realm.

Known as the “sneaker temple” they also offer armament of t-shirts, socks and accessories, customers will receive 80% payback if their item sells. The store keeps the remaining 20%. 604 W Pico Blvd. (213) 746-6405.

Rif Oh HipHop has more connections to designer sneakers than it has beats. From LL’s Adidas to, Nelly’s Air Force Ones, break dancers, top 40 videos, to album covers, and even wedding photos, just aren’t dope without a designer pair and don’t forget the fat laces. With all that HipHop has given the designer sneaker industry its good to know there are outlets in downtown that focus on making a difference in the community, they humbly pride in providing outreach assistance helping the needy and the homeless, and they just happen to specialize in Nike Air Force Ones, Nike’s number one Basketball sneakers are hands down the most popular basketball shoes on the planet.

So, keep rappin’ about your kicks Nelly and well keep buying them. Established in December 2006, Rif is located in-between Central and San Pedro in Little Tokyo. They specialize in selling collectibles including rare but fashionable footwear in addition to their in-house brand.

This company’s philosophy is about “good people helping good people.” 332 E 2nd Street. (213) 617-0252.

Vlado Footwear Not so much into the music scene or the sneaker fad, or collectable scene, yet still very relevant to the world of sneakers is Vlado Footwear. Established in 2003 this huge shoe warehouse, with the focus on promoting its own brand, carries sneakers for more practical uses, such as running, hiking, and family time. Members who may still find their self worth in a classroom, and not the arena are sure to find an affordable pair throughout their huge selection of vivid bright colors, designs and new textures. Vlado Footwear is the best choice for performance coupled with style and practicality. 2200 S Main St. (213) 629-2591.

Santee Alley You won’t have to wait in line at the Santee Alley for designer kicks or pay top dollar. This shopping establishment started in 1970’s when wholesalers started opening their doors on Saturdays for business.

30 years later, The Santee Alley is known to be a cultural staple of LA. for shoppers from around the globe. Thousands gather at this outdoor and indoor shopping shanti town, to find great purchases at wholesale and discount prices. We can’t guarantee you’ll find the latest release, or that your new found kicks will be genuine, but at least you’ll leave with a pair of designer labels, glued, sued or painted on something, for less. 210 E Olympic Blvd.

(213) 488-1153.

music to your ears: by manuel portugal

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hiphop legends of the

golden era coming to dtla

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ellow Man Ace, took the world by storm with his 90s feel good rap song, “Mentirosa” about a troubled lover who’s girlfriend couldn’t seem to tell the truth. As the first bi-lingual rap song, ever, Ace kicked the door down to the future of Latin influence in Hip Hop. Now this HipHop legend has come to downtown and he and his son Cazal are bringing some of the greatest HipHop Legends of the Golden Era with

cazal and mellow man ace at la live photo by manuel portugal

music to your ears: mellow man ace uring a recent interview with DownCompadre Restaurant presents the LegDtown Weekly, ‘The Godfather of Latin ends of the Golden Era concert hosted by Rap’ Mellow Man Ace gave a brief analysis on his rise in hip-hop, what he thinks of rap today and his upcoming performance with fellow Hip-Hop Legends of the Golden Era, presented by El Compadre Mexican Restaurant, broadcast live to all of Los Angeles on KDAYFM radio, October 1st.

“Longevity comes because there’s more power in numbers than there is in one person.”

Mellow Man Ace took us back through a 29-year-career beginning with his early performances in the studio, in clubs and at private parties. Brother of Sen Dog from Cypress Hill, working with DJ Muggs at Delicious Vinyl Studios, they would come up with the concept and co-write “Mentirosa” around having a bi-lingual base, that took Mellow a bit of time to manifest, until he found the inspirational spark that led him to release his party masterpiece.

There could be no better group inside his inner circle to watch his back, besides his family of musically driven artists, looking out for each other’s best interests, and also contributes to that. Together the squad had the foundational structure of his pioneer style built on rock, not sand, that proved to be vital.

THE LEGEND OF MENTIROSA Was she real? No one may ever know, but ladies loved singing the girl parts, and found the message easy to relate to. The brilliant mix of samples lent by Carlos Santana, “Evil Ways” repeating “Ain’t Got Nobody, Baby...Oh No You Got to Change” already burned into the memory of our dance steps had the world falling in love with the handsome 21 year old, who first began the long walk of fame.

“it’s a long journey, it’s been an amazing journey, I live in the journey.... I don’t take

any of it lightly, I wake up everyday with the same hunger and passion that I had when I started [doing] hip-hop.”

These days, Mellow Man Ace has been working on putting on shows that will allow him to share the stage with fellow legends. Sharing the stage with the likes of DJ Quik, Suga Free, Luniz, Dru Down, Hi-C, Twinz, 2 Tone, Domino and others, coming to South Park on October 1st, El

Candyman. The show will be broadcast LIVE on KDAYFM, which has been keeping the all-star lineup busy with radio interviews and public appearances all week.

The Legends show, with back-to-back headliners is a first for downtown, and tickets are selling quickly.

“If you stick around long enough, you get back in style, and I’ve done that twice already...this is my third 15 minutes of fame”

“Get it done today so that if you’re not here tomorrow people can see what you left behind.”

Sitting with him and his son, Cazal, was unique as it brought experience and the new blood in the game alongside each other. Cazal has been doing music since he was 14, and he is the pride of his father. With his samples and original music, he’s one of the artists to look into, and most likely carries the blood and drive of champions.

Of the younger generation of HipHop all stars Mellow would recommend, are kids like Joey Bada$$, dudes like Action Bronson and other guys that are doing HipHop correctly, and says he thinks HipHop is awesome right now.

“It’s okay to be a fan, not everyone can do heart surgery” To others, who may not be aware of the business, what it takes or may not be as skilled, he advised that maybe instead of devoting their lives to the quest for fame and fortune, that they take a look at their surroundings, take a look their family struggle and look at what their family requires of them, because a lot of kids will wake up with a dream and not necessarily have the means to achieve that and its okay to just be a fan.

mellow man ace chillin’ at jw marriott photo bt hanfu

SO WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORLD?

Giving the world the first bi-lingual rap song, lead the way for the future of all nations inside of HipHop. What Mellow did, spread across cultures feeding off of its own power. A power that came from a place inside the untapped realms of HipHop, a power that demanded a voice, and found a voice with Mellow’s drive, and his talent, transforming itself to the articulate delivery of a young man, that everyone could seem to relate to, while getting his story off his chest, the best way he knew how, artistically. This is true HipHop, and the divider between the tragedy of mainstream rap and the attention it gets in contrast the many artists who stay true to its original style. Mostly meant to uplift the spirit, send a message of empowerment, keep you waiting for the next clever line, and leave you with good feelings when the record stopped or when the party was over.

Mellow expressed his frustrations toward mainstream media and the lack of media attention HipHop gets, compared to mainstream rap music, and how there’s not a leveled playing field. If only the big execs would give more [underground] kids the right shine...and of course, world freedom from poverty and oppression. The world’s problems can be expressed in art and temporarily alleviated with music, but it takes action to solve them.

Mellow Man Ace is not just an emcee; he’s transcended from that into something more. He gives back to the community. He helps the youth and tries to uplift them showing them an example of a brighter future if they stick to something. Also, he’s no stranger to Downtown’s homeless problem, many times doing charitable works at Gladys Park alongside fellow emcee turned activist General Jeff. Check out Mellow Man Ace, October 1st, at Legends of the Golden Era brought to you by El Compadre Restaurant and 93.5KDAY.

this week in sports: by christopher floch

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rams shock seattle seahawks in home opener O n Sunday September 18th, the Los Angeles Rams played their first game in the Southland at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in over 21 years, as they upset the Seattle Seahawks 9-3, behind a stout defense which put the heat on the Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson all afternoon.

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re-game, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a mini-concert and six former Hall OF Fame Rams lit the Coliseum torch. It was RAM-demonium!

Over 90,000 jovial, exuberant and satisfied fans watched the Rams bounce back from an ugly opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, the environment made all the difference. The sea of royal blue and yellow in the bleachers, the triple digit temperature and the noise were all factors in this thriller.

The heart pounding action, excitement and fervor, for a game where neither team scored a touchdown. Rams’ Linebacker Alec Ogletree recovered a Seahawks fumble with 45 seconds left in the game, to secure the victory and moment in Los Angeles sports history.

Ogletree rushed to the end zone to give the ball to his family sitting in the stands.

An indelible moment two decades in the making.

The Rams have now defeated the Seattle Seahawks three times in a row, and four out of the last five. What’s the secret to beating this divisional rival and juggernaut? Get to the QB.

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”It was an amazing feeling to be out there today glad to be part of it” - Alec Ogletree Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson couldn’t get comfortable in the pocket, since there seemed to be a Rams defender in his face the duration of the contest.

He was sacked twice, threw for 254 yards, but failed to reach the end zone.

Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll made his return to the Coliseum, after coaching the USC Trojans for nine seasons.

Now let’s talk about the Rams offense, in a word, anemic. In 2016, they haven’t scored a TD. Although the Rams aren’t spiking the ball in celebration just yet, their are signs of improvement. Quarterback Case Keenum went 18 for 30, 239 yards, and no interceptions. Running Back Todd Gurley was solid, with 51 hard fought yards on the ground.

Wide Receiver Kenny Britt made big catch after big catch, many on crucial third downs to move the chains.

Kicker Greg Zuerline made three field goals, all the points the Rams would need in the battle of the trenches. NO. 1 pick Jared Goff was promoted to backup Quarterback, after being ruled inactive for their season opener.

After this triumphant return, we want more. Their next home game is Sunday, October 9th. When the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum, at 1:05 p.m.

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irector Antoine Fuqua brings his vision to the classic, The Magnificent Seven, with the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople, led by Emma Cullen, employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

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ne of the most popular rumors from the original set is that Steve McQueen tried to draw attention from Yul Brynner by taking off his hat to shade his eyes as he looks around just before they drive the wagon to the graveyard and bending down from his saddle to dip water with his hat as the whole crew crosses a stream.

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The original Magnificent Seven is one of the most popular films ever made. According to some sources, it is the second most shown film in U.S. television history, behind only The Wizard of Oz. Due to the larger-than-lifeness of some of its stars, the 1960 original, which was a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic, Seven Samurai, remains a fixture in pop culture lore. Yet, for a long time, the Western was considered a long and dead buried film genre.

Before the supposed death of the Western, it was the most popular film genre for many decades. John Wayne, probably the most famous actor of the Western movThe oneupmanship between Yul Brynner ie genre. Wayne appeared in the Top Ten and Steve McQueen spread to the other Money Makers Poll of all films from 1949 actors, and they all started pulling stunts to 1974, taking first place in 1950, 1951, of their own in order to get the audience’s 1954 and 1971. With a total of 25 years on attention. While a lot of the attention-hog- the list, Wayne has more appearances than ging did make it into the finished film, any other star, beating Clint Eastwood (21) director John Sturges was terrified by how who’s currently in second place. quickly he lost control of his cast. cont... on page 22

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HIP HOP LEGENDS OF THE GOLDEN ERA

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fter a chance conversation with Mellow Man Ace about Ace’s upcoming solo show planned for El Compadre Mexican Restaurant on Pico and Figueroa, Nato Lopez, long time recording engineer with a list of accomplishments working behind the scenes in the music industry, and Mellow Man Ace both realized by the end of that conversation, they had come to the same conclusion. They would work together to create an unprecedented event with unlimited potential to bring even more Legends of Hip Hop’s Golden Era to DTLA.

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And this is BIG!!! The only thing bigger than having one legend of the Golden Era of Hip Hop performing at one of downtown’s favorite Mexican Restaurants is the possibility of having a dozen HipHop legends performing back to back.

El Compadre’s bar is official home of the Rams, and host thousands of hungry sports fans on their way to and from the games and concerts held at Staple Center, located just across the street.

For those without tickets, their restaurant is famous for its lively bar, multiple sports screens, promo girls, Karaoke Tuesdays and their addictive guacamole. Soon to be serving HipHop on the menu to Downtown for the first time, the Golden Era will be chock full of headliners that take us back to the time when HipHop was as innocent as our youth and although it stood for justice and political change, often hid those messages between the lines of cleaver hooks and comedic versus.

El Compadre is the main sponsor of the event, and for the rest, it didn’t take much convincing. As Lopez began sharing the idea more and more support poured in from those who understood the concept was more of a movement.

With old school HipHop contact list in hand; Lopez began reaching out by telephone, inviting the early hit makers to perform. Some were still active, some were not, but it didn’t take long before news of the event spread, and the legends of HipHop began contacting him first, instead.

The Dog Pound, WuTang reps, the Clique, Eastsiders, Lady of Rage, YoYo, had all caught wind and wanted to be involved. In the end the first concert would showcase Mellow Man Ace, Sugar Free, 2nd 2 None, Luniz, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, Twinz, The Dove Shack, Dru Down, Hi C, Domino, Skee Low, and headline with Dj Quick.

BROADCAST LIVE ON 93.5KDAY 93.5KDAYfm has a long track record of spinning R&B and HipHop legends. KDAY is the number station, keepin’ it 100, when it comes to bringing the most complete mix of 80s and 90s feel good hits to the people.

And feeling good is what real HipHop is about. If you break it down, not even the clothing is meant to be tight or constricting. The dances are freestyle, mad sick, son, the lyrics are uplifting Yo!, informative, bee, often demanding others make way for positive change, so everyone be allowed a more casual lifestyle. Women are respectable, often covered in baggy clothing, caps,

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and totally chill. This is not modern day rap, known to many as HipHop’s commercial evil spawn. These are songs we love to sing, Skee Lo’s, “I wish I was a little bit taller...I wish I was a ballah...I wish I had a girl who looked good...I would call her” or Dru Down’s “Give it up...Give it Up...Give it to me...It’s on...and I don’t wait when it comes to my ding dong!” or of course, Mellow Man Ace’s bi-lingual masterpiece, “Check this out baby...you gonna be a playah or be my muejer?”

KDAY’s most popular morning show host, Romeo and fellow performer Candyman will host the Legends of the Golden Era concert. KDAY has been very influential hosting interviews with members of Golden Era’s lineup for the past two months. For the event KDAY plans to broadcast it, LIVE. For the new age listeners and attendees this is a way of perpetuating HipHop culture by celebrating its origins. For those who lived the hype more of a soundtrack for their childhood, a day to spend with the pioneers that influenced the world, paving the way for HipHop culture more becoming more than just another fading music genre.

“The Legends of in every city ... we’re going to bring out the golden era legends from that city. “ -Nato lopez Lopez, is still actively working behind the scenes, and says the concert is a lot of work but feels like a break, from his normal mixing and mastering tasks.

Still both projects have to do with delivering music to the people, and he’s fortunate to have family and consultants around, like his brother Chino, who did the visual graphics for the event and others who are involved with Coachella and massive EDM events.

In the music industry, for little over 10 years, between concerts no doubt he will continue to produce, mix, and master for tons of famous entertainers like past projects involving the Black Eye Peas, John Legend, Wiz Khalifa, and many others.

Stay tuned, lot more cities to hit. Beginning of a moment the Legends take the stage, October 1st at El Compadre, 1248 S. Figueroa, LA CA 90015, starting at 3pm. Food, music, merchandize, and tons of fans, with special thanks and mad props to Rob, Phil, Caesar and Andy for believing in Lopez and helping to make it all possible. Advanced discount tickets are now being sold via http://legendsofthegoldenera.eventbrite.com

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Music Center Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

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Grand Park Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays.

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entertainment in dtla with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

Sure, the Financial District sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

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Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

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Los Angeles Convention Center Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

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order in the courts, dine in or take out...NOt just for law making anymore, the courts district of dtla offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

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Chinatown Central Plaza Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

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Gin Lin Way Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, 1938.

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within its independence, Chinatown has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for dtla

SkySpace Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

Los Angeles Public Library Think: Volumes, Free Masonry, Slow Escalators, Interactive Exhibits, Computer Rentals, Librarians.

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Year of the Rooster Think: Good Health. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

Union Station Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

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City Hall Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

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Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty.

Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

Metropolis Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

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Chung King Road Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

Olvera Street Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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MOCA Contemporary Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs, Free Every Thursday.

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Downtown Dance and Movement Think:Dance Recitals, Star Studded Dance Rehearsals, Musical Performance Showcases.

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TheBlocc Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

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Little Tokyo is the heart of the larg- Arts District is DTLA’s perfect mix The Historic Core is revitalized with est Japanese-American population in of fine art galleries, creative loft new bike lanes, parklettes, commuAmerica. With over 3500 welcoming style living, organic eating, and BEER, nity gardens, outdoor concerts, residents, and hundreds of shops hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most Little Tokyo sees its fair share of artisan showcases and micro-brewing highly anticipated self-guided art tourism in dtla. tours in the country. companies in all of los Angeles.

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Old Japanese Union Church Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

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Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

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Japanese American National Museum Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

Angel City Brewery Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Mini- Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

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Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

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Night On Broadway Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

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Downtown Art Walk Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

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Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

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Fashion district

where skid row meets the industrial The Fashion District is a stitched wharehouse district, with community oasis where fashion designers, leaders and entrepreneurs willing to wholesalers, market weeks, retailed solve the problems of an area known fashion wares, accessories, textiles, for having the 2nd largest homeless and shoppers collide. population in the country.

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Smorgasburg Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

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LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/ SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

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Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

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California Martket Place Think: Designers, ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

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Santee Alley Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

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BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers, Saturdays.

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JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

Artists and Fleas Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

ShopWalk Think: Spring Arcade Building, Crepes, Bottomless Mimosas, Discounts, Acoustic Sets, Fashion, Design.

Glady’s Park Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

The Cooper Design Center Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

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Japanese American National Museum (JANM) The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the Unit-

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African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the

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ed States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Avenue, LA, CA 90012.

California African History Museum was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984. Today, CAMM houses artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the rural fields of the southern United States,” and later migrations. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

Chinese American Museum (CAM) Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles, the Gar-

nier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of Downtown’s original Chinatown. After restoration of the dilapidated Garnier Building, on December 18, 2003, the 7,200 square foot CAM opened linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans that began over 150 years ago. 425 N Los Angeles Street, LA, CA 90012.

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Korean American Museum “Koreatown” is located just a few miles west of the epicenter of Downtown. The first

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National History Museum (NHM) You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the Na-

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Southwest Museum of the American Indian Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Down-

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African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30 Opened on December 13, 1997, AAFM is Downtown saying “thanks” for the first 100

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Sports Museum The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses

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Koreans began coming to the Americas in the 1880s. The Korean American Museum interprets and preserves their history, culture, and achievements; examining and discussing current issues, exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering and hoping to advance Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.

tional History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought back into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man into what he has become today. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

town, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021.

history with every step. El Pueblo is the oldest section of Los Angeles, founded by 11 families, accompanied by the Spanish military and the Catholic Church to establish a settlement in what was then Alta California, now home to the oldest standing buildings in Los Angeles, and Downtown’s favorite Mexican Marketplace, Olvera Street.

mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main Street, LA CA 90015.

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very SECOND THURSDAY in the Historic Core, the Downtown Art Walk offers a variety of artistic, interactive, experiences coupled with the same variety of exotic food choices, served to the masses by a long list of gourmet mobile food trucks who have promoted and enhanced the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk event for the past 7 years. Art Appetite is the 5th successful charitable event produced

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Past events include; Art Walk for a Cause, Eye of the Hurricane, Art Walk Mecca, Art Walk at Batchelder’s, Noah’s Art and Alien Invasion.

“There are no starving artists at our camp” Seeking to fulfill their hunger and restroom options during Downtown Art Walk, visitors may travel north or south to find Art Theme Parks from the corners of 3rd to 9th streets. Art Theme Parks work in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles in support of local artists dedicated to raising money for charity during the Downtown Art Walk event. #artappetitela

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homas Ince, known as the Father of the Western, made over 800 films before 1924.

Ince, also known for inventing the studio system, was the first studio executive who embraced the Western in the teen years. He arrived in California in 1911, where he produced detailed scripts with new situations and characters for a vast number of classic westerns. In 1912, his Bison Company production studios, known as Inceville, purchased the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch and the Wild West Show to use their props and performers for his assembly-line, mass-produced films. In the early 1910s, famed director John Ford’s older brother Francis was directing and starring in Westerns in California for producer Ince. Ince was responsible for discovering and bringing Shakespearean actor William S. Hart to stardom by signing him up in his New York Motion Picture Company. Hart served as both actor and director after moving to Hollywood, and was often portrayed as a “good bad man” on the screen (with his Pinto pony named Fritz).

He emerged as one of the greatest Western heroes in the mid-1910s, until the release of his last film in 1925.

1969 saw the release of the huge critical and commercial hit, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Though the 1970s had a few hit Westerns, it wasn’t until 1990 that there was a certified Western hit. Kevin Costner’s

passion project, Dances With Wolves, made over $400 million worldwide. It joined an elite group by earning 12 Oscar nominations and winning seven, including Best Picture. The success of Dances With Wolves caused more than one Hollywood publication to proclaim that the Western was back. This theory seemed to be supported by the success of Unforgiven in 1992. Unforgiven would gross over $101 million dollars. Nowadays, grossing over $100 million is no big deal. Then, a gross of over $100 million was an unqualified hit no matter what. Unforgiven would also go on to earn nine Oscar nominations, winning four including Best Picture.

Then, for some reason, the Western genre again disappeared from pop culture. Almost 20 years later, a Western finally made a huge dent critically and commercially. The Coen Brothers released their take on the John Wayne classic, True Grit, in 2010. Though the film didn’t win any Oscars, it did earn an impressive ten Oscar nominations. It might have taken a few years, but now there’s another remake of a hugely popular Western that looks to follow in the footsteps of the True Grit remake.

It remains to be seen whether or not The Magnificent Seven can, again, jump start the stalled again Western genre, but with its pedigree, its chances seem to be pretty good.

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Footland SportS Specializing in the latest trends, this hidden gem has been around since 1996.

From selling Nikes, Air Jordans, Apexs, Nike socks and clothing apparel, they pride in their variety and unique style. They carry a nice selection limited special edition shoes at VERY competitive prices! Quality service equals happy and satisfied customers is their main focus. 102 Japanese Village Plaza Mall. (213) 626-0181

BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY Alright, mom and dad, here’s a chance to look and feel younger when it comes to fashion, plus you know you’ll get the quality and service of one of America’s most beloved department stores. Not just for coats anymore, and pioneering Downtown’s Bring Back Broadway campaign, Burlington offers a tremendous assortment of designer and name-brand fashion sneakers for the whole family! They offer everything from shoes to coats, handbags, home décor, luggage and backpacks, designer fragrances and more. Burlington’s pricing is what attracts the budget conscious shopper, discounting their merchandise, including their sneakers, at up to 65%. 659 S Broadway. (213) 614-7934

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71 Above 633 W 5th Street LA, CA 90071 Artisan House 614 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Arts District Brewery 828 Traction Ave LA, CA 90012 Barcita 403 W 12th Street LA, CA 90015 Big Wangs 801 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90017 Bottle Rock 1050 S Flower Street LA, CA 90015 Bonaventure Brewing Co 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA, 90071 Border Grill DTLA 445 South Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 Broken Spanish 1050 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 BS Taqueria 514 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Café Pinot 700 W 5th Street LA, CA 90071 Casa Nostra Ristorante 825 W 9th Street LA, CA 90017 Casey’s Bar & Grill 613 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90017 Chaya 525 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90071 City Tavern DTLA 735 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Cole’s 118 E 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Courtyard Los Angeles @ L.A. Live 901 W Olympic Blvd.

LA, CA 90015 Crepes Sans Frontieres 541 S. Spring Strreet LA, CA 90013 Dublan’s Pub 815 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Eat. Drink. Americano 923 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90012 El Compadre 1248 S Figueroa Street #101, LA, CA 90015 Escondite 410 Boyd Street LA, CA 90013 Everson Royce Bar 1936 E 7th Street LA, CA 90021 Flemings 800 West Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015 Far Bar 347 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012

Hooters 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Hop Louie 950 Mei Ling Way Rd. LA, CA 90012 Hyde Lounge 1111 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Katsuya 800 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Las Perlas 107 E 6th Street LA, CA 90013 Library Bar 630 W. 6th Street LA, CA 90017 Little Bear 1855 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 Los Angeles Biergarten 750 S Broadway Ave LA, CA 90014 Mas Malo 515 W. 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Melody Lounge 939 N Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Midtones 943 N Broadway LA, CA 90012 Mignon Wine Bar 128 E 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Nirvana Bar & Grill 314 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Pattern Bar 100 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Perch 448 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 Pez Cantina 401 S Grand Ave LA, CA 90071 Pitchoun Bakery 545 S Olive Street LA, CA 90013 Red Bird 114 East Second Street LA, CA 90012 Riordan’s Tavern 875 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Rock N’ Fish 800 W Olympic Blvd A-160, LA, CA 90015 Simbal Restaurant 319 E 2nd St Ste 202 LA, CA 90012 Spitz 371 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 Spring Street Bar 626 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Takami Sushi Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd.

LA, CA 90017 Tapachines 517 S Spring Street LA, CA 90013 Tom’s Urban 1011 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Traxx@Union Station 800 N Alameda St LA, CA 90012

Triple 8 800 W. Olympic Blvd.

LA, CA 90015 Vespaio 225 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012 Villains Tavern 1356 Palmetto Street LA, CA 90013 Yard House 800 W Olympic Blvd.

LA, CA 90015 Yxta Cocina Mexicana 601 S. Central Ave. LA, CA 90021 The Springs 608 Mateo Street LA CA 90021 Uname Burgers 738 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Wokano 800 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Wurstküche 800 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Zinc Market Place 580 Mateo Street LA, CA 90013

Continental Club 116 W 4th Street LA, CA 90013 The Crossing 200 S Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90017 Exchange LA 618 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 GrandStar Jazz Club 943 N Broadway LA, CA 90012 La Cita Bar 336 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Lash 117 Winston Street LA, CA 90013 The Mayan 1038 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Reserve 650 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014

EAT. DRINK. DANCE.

EAT. DRINK. DANCE.SLEEP.

Boca @Conga Room 800 West Olympic Blvd.LA, CA 90015 Clifton’s Cafeteria 648 S Broadway Street LA, CA 90014 The Edison 108 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Falls 626 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Five Star Bar 267 S Main Street LA, CA 90012 Monty Bar 1222 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Mrs. Fish 448 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Regent Theater 448 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Salvage Bar & Lounge 717 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 UrbanX Tavern 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Wolf & Crane 366 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012

DRINK.DANCE. The Belasco Theater 1050 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Blue Whale 123 Astronaut ES Onizuka LA, CA 90012

Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway LA, CA 90015 Bar and Kitchen @O Hotel 819 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90017 Bugis Street @ Millennium Biltmore 506 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90071 Brasserie @ The Sheraton Hotel 711 S Hope St, LA, CA 90017 Invention Bar @LA Athletic Club 431 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Kawada Hotel 200 S Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Luxe City Center Hotel 1020 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Mixing Room @JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Blvd.

LA, CA 90015 NOE Restaurant @Omni Hotel 251 S. Olive Street LA, CA 90012 The Standard Hotel 550 S Flower Street LA, CA 90071 Suede Bar & Lounge @ Bonoaventure Hotel 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 The Ritz-Carlton Spa 900 W Olympic Blvd.

LA, CA 90015