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THE FUTURE OF

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SQUARE ONE: Our Warmest Welcome..................................................4 Broadway Theater Host Charity Events in March...................................5 New DTLA Map Inside...............................................................................6 GET 2 DTLA - ARTS AND CULTURE EVENT CALENDAR.......................7 MONUMENTS IN TIME: THE MAYFAIR HOTEL.... .................................8 DTLA WOMAN’S TOUCH: OMGIVNING................................................10 MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: ROCK AGAINST MS........................................11 To Be Or Not to Be Theater Guide..........................................................12 MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE..............................18

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DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA editor and chief KERI FREEMAN entertainment DONOVAN FREEMAN this week in sports CHRISTOPHER FLOCH special assignment CLAIRE BUCKLAND RYAN KAZEMAINI & JODY MILLER TO BE OR NOT TO BE? GET2DTLA SQUARE ONE KERI FREEMAN fashion court HENRY DUARTE DOMINIQUE LOVINGS social media ART HUNTER comics GREG GOULD design and layout KERI FREEMAN HAN JASPER AKA HANFU JAZZ photography

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he path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.

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To Be Or Not To Be? MAR 8th - MAR 14th Broadway Theaters to Host

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CHARITY EVENTS in mid MARCH Drawing by Daniel Sauerbrey

night of 1000 drawings

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rtists and art enthusiasts in Los Angeles have already begun donating their doodles at drop off points around the city in an effort to help raise money for Metro Charter Elementary and Miyamoto Relief in this original concept which offers the community a way to express themselves while supporting noteworthy charities.

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ight of 1000 Drawings took place Johannesburg, South Africa in 2017, with this year’s drawings destined to display on March 22nd, at the Historic Globe Theater on Broadway. Built in 1913, the Globe is Downtown’s longest functioning theater.

Night of 1000 Drawings is an empowerment project that culminates in a massive inner-city art sale with attendees guaranteed to walk away with their choice of at least one doodle, scribble, graffiti, sketch, watercolor, oil painting, or experimental work.

Really, anyone can participate by “drawing anything, with anything, on anything,” as long as its 6 by 8 inches.

Donation drop off points are scattered around the city including Raw Materials on Main.

Night of 1000 Drawings is produced

by Miyamoto Relief and the Central City Association (CCA) with funds from the event headed directly to Metro Charter Elementary music programs.

Metro Charter Elementary is an urban elementary catering to children in our metropolitan area, supported by parents who have taken a stand to ensure their kids gain a highest level of education possible within our city’s environment.

Miyamoto Relief, a non profit that provides disaster relief and prevention by retro fitted buildings that may still be housing school aged children in countries around the world, among other things.

To enjoy the experience to be entertained by award-winning musicians, great food and surrounded with the art of the city is $30. miyamotorelief.org

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8 Monuments in Time: The Mayfair Hotel

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Monuments in Time:

The Mayfair Hotel

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pened in 1926, Mayfair half hotel/half bed and breakfast "HOSTELRY", all was well for Mayfair as it quickly became the "it spot" for social clubs and group parties hosting operas, tea sittings and the first ever Oscar Party. Buy the 1960s however, the Mayfair was already being described by the locals as shabby with even its immediate surroundings unpleasant and in much need of renovation.

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esigned by local architects Curlett and Beelman with a 2 million dollar budget, the Mayfair with its 13 stores, 340 rooms, and 200 car garage, was adorned with custom, handmade, wooden furnishings, designed by Barker Bros and a dance floor made of glass, patrons called "The Rainbow Isle."

In 1961, Charles W. Cole bought the building and decided to restore the Mayfair to its original grandeur; adding a convention room and 1000-person banquet, lending an additional 1.5 million to the project.

Ten years later he would sell the Mayfair to Ben Weingart who later passed the renovation torch to Chip Yong and Mei Lin, in 1979, who not long after signing the deed, decided the best choice was to empty the hotel in order to continue its renovation.

But the tenants had other ideas. Led

by Tilden Chapman, about 20 tenants filed suit stating that Yong forced them out by limiting their use of utilities in order to do so. A settlement was reached $500 to leave and come back after renovations or $1000 to leave and not return.

But that wasn’t the end. A year later the courts awarded the tenants 1.3 million in wrongful eviction fees, pain and suffering, you name it. But, this surreal life drama would continue adding with it accusations of murder, double-dealing, conspiracy, coercion and gentrification claims from the tenants. A superior court judge eventually overturned the tenant's appeal. In the end, the tenants were left with – well, not millions.

RENOVATION IS TRENDY The trend to renovate the Mayfair may have become more of a nightmare for Yong, but the 1980s and the promise of a grand Olympics would see some turn around. Receiving a Rose Award rather than a lemon, from the downtown ruling elite for its role in the community in 1985, the Mayfair would finally begin regaining respect and the support it demanded.

Monuments in Time: The Mayfair Hotel

The Whimsical Death of JK Binford In 1930, J.K. Binford, a guest at the hotel, did what onlookers could only describe as a "swan di ve" from the seventh floo r balcony. Binford landed completely on his head af ter completing a very im perfect athletic dive rout ine; first extending his ha nds, before jumping and at tempting a flip, very soon after only to hit the pavement with a spla t instead of a splash.

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oday, the Mayfair is owned by ICO Group, who acquired the property in 2012. ICO is the same group that owns the Broadway Lofts and Pacific Electric Lofts in the Historic Core. The area is developing too, thanks to a local bar, nearby live performance house and around a dozen neighboring storefronts offering hip, art related, and trendy lifestyle items.

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Continuing in tradition, the group has been remolding the Mayfair since 2016 with plans to reveal the new lobby, furnishing and fixtures, and plenty of artistic nuances in April.

Joining the ranks of hotel boutique as with Metropolis, Freehand and Hotel Figueroa, the Mayfair will reemerge following a top-to-bottom redesign and introduce glamorous new spaces, dining and guest programming that reinterprets its early 20th century character with contemporary style and substance designed

by Gulla Jonsdottir, who has infused a sense of contemporary glamour that bridges the hotel’s Roaring Twenties vintage original flooring, brass fixtures, fluted charcoal-colored column pillars with a modern Downtown L.A. edge.

Executive Chef Scott Commings, winner of Fox’s "Hell"s Kitchen" will present Eve American Bistro, a stylish, sultry eatery that takes its name from Eve Cressy, the main character of Raymond Chandler"s short story "I"ll Be Waiting," which he wrote while living at The Mayfair with his mistress in the 1930s.

The historic design is contextualized to modern-day LA with the help of artwork curated by Artist-in-Residence, Kelly“Risk” Graval, a renowned graffiti artist whose works reflects modern, edgy Angeleno culture throughout the hotel.

With picturesque views of the City of Angels, the 15-story building’s flexible accommodations span size, price, and style to offer guests their uniquely-suited Downtown L.A. Escape.

Starting rates will begin in the 200s.

Also, intimate and unique public spaces throughout the hotel for guests to unwind and reconnect including the sultry Library Bar, custom-built Podcast Studio, a communal Writing Room, and Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea-managed cafe. mayfairla.com

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10. DTLA WOMAN’S TOUCH: BY RYAN KAZEMAINI PHOTOS BY ERIC EPPERSON

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OMGIVNING the FUTURE of

DOWNTOWN

ARCHITECTURE

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hen thinking about the Downtown LA renaissance, the first thing that comes to mind is the city’s buildings. Downtown LA’s constantly developing skyline is a quilt made up of buildings, some old and some new. In and of the city’s developments is Omgivning Architecture and Interior Design.

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eading Omgivning is Karin Liljegren, the firm’s Principal and Founder.

Liljegren grew up in suburban New Jersey outside of Manhattan. There she became fascinated by the tall buildings and urban lifestyle. She quickly developed a love of cities and old buildings. Liljegren arrived on the west coast to study at UCLA. She then began a career in architecture. Her passion for revitalizing buildings in Downtown Los Angeles began with overseeing the 1999 adaptive reuse of the Old Bank District, which continued in subsequent years of working exclusively on adaptive reuse at Killefer Flammang Architects. Liljegren became fascinated by the process of taking existing buildings and convert them to new uses. In 2009, Liljegren went out on her own and founded Omgivning.

The word “Omgivning” is Swedish for the way a space feels around you. Liljegren says that Omgivning’s mission

“Most of the buildings we work on have been completely empty or severely underutilized. Many of these buildings have not been upgraded in over fifty years.”

is to combine the revitalization of old buildings with interior design in order to create “a sense of place.” Their work covers projects big and small, from a 900 square foot cafe to 2 million square foot historic adaptive reuse project. Their services include updating and redesigning existing spaces drawing production and permitting, the creation of roof gardens and pools, historic facade and interior rehabilitation and restoration, interior design, This means that there are numerous structural, and furniture design some of the challenges heating, cooling, and code upgrades that must with architecture in Downtown LA are the nube made in order to make these spaces usable merous technical aspects of old buildings. once again.

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s Downtown LA rapidly changes, many people, like those who supported the unsuccessful Measure S, have expressed concerns. What people who share these concerns need to realize, says Liljegren, is that you can not make all of these upgrades then rent the spaces on the cheap. Omgivnng aims to put new uses in old buildings.

“We feel a sense of responsibility to honor the historic aspects and character.”

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Omgivning’s work looks to capture the soul of 100-year-old buildings. At the same time, Liljegren’s work

deals with the rawness of old building shells.

Improvements such as adding elevators, renovating kitchens and bathrooms, and improving building efficiency are made.

Omgivning’s design aesthetic stems from the firm’s goal of creating spaces that are functional. They create spaces that are simple, usable, and beautiful, giving them a fresh modern look. They attempt to blend this new look with some of the elements of the old building design, a style which Liljegren calls transitional. Liljegren says,

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“People are craving spaces that are real, not just expensive.”

Omgivining provides this by bringing modern elements into a building that comes from the past. For example, Omgivning might take

an old art deco pattern, simplify it, enlarge it, and implement it in the revitalized building.

Omgivning is taking downtown into the future while maintaining the essence of the past.

They create their designs by looking at the history of building, what’s happening in the neighborhood right now, what do they see coming in the future. CONTINUED ON PAGE...

12 Music to Your Ears: Rock Against MS

ROCK AGAINST MS

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n Saturday March 31, 2018 our DOWNTOWN will host an allstar ensemble of musicians and entertainers all walking the carpet before taking the stage at the 6th Annual Rock Against MS Benefit Concert & Award Show held at the Historic downtown Los Angeles Theater on Broadway.

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ow 6 years later Nancy continues to use her platform to bring out an incredible lineup of artists, musicians, comedians and friends in the industry for a once-in-a-lifetime night that raises awareness and support for people just like her whose lives have been impacted

by MS. Join the rock n’ roll movement to help improve the lives of those living with multiple sclerosis! rockagainst.ms

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riginally, Steve Stevens and Billy Morrison had an idea for a concert to raise support for Nancy B. Sayle, Founder of the Rock Against MS Foundation, as she continued to fight her battle with Primary Progressive MS.

ys e: Bulletbo ainst MS r e h n w o h S Ag rtesy Rock Photo Cou

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INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF OMGIVNING: DTLA WOMAN’S TOUCH

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BY RYAN KAZEMAINI

Omgivning projects include 20 buildings on Broadway.

Other projects include installing ground floor retail in the San Fernando building, bringing back the original Jonathan Club Ballroom as an event space in 6th and Main’s Pacific Electric Building, developing Liljegren says that while the Financial District, Historic Core, and South a rooftop restaurant on 755 Los Angeles Street, and creating new work Park neighborhoods have experienced rapid development, Broadway environments in the Cal Edison Building. has been left behind. This may stem from the fact that many of the As a resident in 2008, Liljegren raised her young child in Downtown buildings on Broadway make complex and challenging revitalization LA before the revelation we see today. She was part of an early wave of projects. One such project of Omgivning’s is the Broadway Trade Build- residents before there were schools and many children in the area. Liling on 8th between Hill Street and Broadway. The 1.1 million square jegren says that one of the biggest changes in downtown since then is foot building, which spans two-thirds of the block, has undergone an in the quantities of children residing in the area. “You see a lot more extensive exterior restoration. The space, which once was home to strollers,” Liljegren says. The creation of a new charter school has cerHamburger’s Department Store and the May Company, will soon featainly contributed to this influx of families in downtown, but it would not ture retail, restaurants, office spaces, and potentially a hotel. The roof be stretching to say that Liljegren’s own work revitalizing the area has itself will have seven restaurants/bars, an event space, two pools, and also contributed, which is something that she can certainly be proud of. an urban farm.

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Music Center

welcomes the

Return of the Joffrey Ballet

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hakespeare’s timeless classic Romeo & Juliet will take place at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 9, 11 & 17.

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his critically acclaimed retelling of Shakespeare’s iconic tale is set amid the tumult of 20th century Italy, beginning with Mussolini-era 1930s and spanning three decades of political strife. Choreographed by Krzyszt of Pastor, The Joffrey Ballet dancers will be accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s dramatic 1935 score, performed live by the Dance at The Music Center orchestra, with modern costumes and set design by Tatyana Van Walsum.

Romeo & Juliet are integral to the tale, this is a love story within a clear social and political context are destined for tragedy.

The performances use a multimedia video backdrop to depict three different political eras of 20th century Italy, mapping the journey through a contemporary lens, as the story flows from one generation to the next. Musicenter.org

To be or not to be? DTLA THEATER GUIDE dorothy chandlier pavilion

24th street theater

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion homes the Los Angeles Opera and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance

Creating award-winning theatre for young audiences that is sophisticated enough for adults.

On Stage Now...

Coming Soon...

“Joffrey Ballet”

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Mar 9

los angeles theater center

“It’s 1988.”

514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Mar 31

east west players

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center.

EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience.

On Stage Now...

On Stage Now...

“HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST” 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Feb 17 - Mar 19

redcat

“ALLEGIANCE”

120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Feb 21 - Apr 1

cornerstone theater

REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts.

The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly.

COMING SOON...

Coming Soon..

“Reframing the House of Dust:

631 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Mar 24

bob baker’s marionettes

1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets in performance at this Cultural-Historical landmark.

On Stage Now...

“SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT” 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026.

MAR 10 - 24TH

mark taper forum

“Café Vida”

135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Apr 26 - May 20

la phil

Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities.

On Stage Now...

“MONK+MONK’estra”

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Mar 9

ahmanson theater

One of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years.

As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies.

On Stage Now...

Coming in 2018

“WATER BY THE SPOONFUL” 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Jan 31 - Mar 11

“SOFT POWER”

135 N Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012.

May 3 - Jun 10

doing the most>> downtown los angeles civic district

bunker hill

south park

financial china town district

BUNKER HILL is DTLA’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting DTLA’s master chefs.

SOUTH PARK is no doubt the new Entertainment capital of the world 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.

With 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.

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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OUE-SKYSPACE Think: California’s Tallest Observation Deck, Private Events, 5Star Restaurants, 71 Stories, Skyslide.

The Most:

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Think: LA PHIL, 2018 Centennial Season, World Reknown Composers, Beethovan, Mickey

The Almost:

MUSIC CENTER’S Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

The Utmost:

REDCAT GALLERY Think: Performing Arts, Exhibits, Collections, & Multi Cultural Programing.

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

The Most:

LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

REGAL CINEMAS Think: Block Buster Movies, Film Screenings, $8 Dollar Tuesdays, Pop Corn, RedVines, and now...Beer!!!

top food picks EL CHOLO BARCITO KATSUYA

WILSHIRE GRAND Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

The Most:

LA LIBRARY Think: Tranquility, Historic Building, Field Trip, Courtyard Dining, Millions of Text, Research, Illuminati.

The Almost:

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

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THE BLOC Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, METRO, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

top food picks TOM GEORGE PEZ CANTINA FUNDAMENTAL

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Chinese New Year’s, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

GIN LIN WAY Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, Jazz Clubs1938.

The Almost:

Year of the Dog Think: Loyalty. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

The Utmost:

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: City Council, Committee Meetings, City Planning, Ceremonies, Observation Deck, The Mayor Beacon, Projected Light Displays.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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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little tokyo

arts district

LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in America.

With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galleries, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER, hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases and micro-brewing companies in all of Los Angeles.

The HISTORIC CORE is revitalized with new bike lanes, parklettes, community gardens, outdoor concerts, artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most highly anticipated self-guided art tours in the country.

Where SKID ROW meets the INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, with community leaders and entrepreneurs willing to solve the problems of an area known for having the 2nd largest homeless population in the country.

The FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, market weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles, and shoppers collide.

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OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

The Almost:

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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HAUSER & WIRTH Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution.

Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

historic core

NIGHT ON BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Galleries, Artists, Entertainment, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

The Almost:

the skidz

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

CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

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

SANTEE ALLEY Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

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BRINGING BACK BROADWAY Think: Street Car, Historic Theater, Wedding Boutiques, Parklettes, Night On Broadway

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

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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 & FLEAS Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Foods, Variety, Landmark.

GLADY’S PARK Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

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CHOICES

Eastside Italian Deli (1929) 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

Misturo Cafe (1935) 117 Japanese Village, 90012 (213) 613-1028 #misturocafe $$

La Luz del Dia (1959) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-7495 #olverastreet $$

Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935) 648 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 627-1673 #cliftonsla $$

Juice Crafters 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 689-4555 # $$

Pitchoun 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 689-3240 # $$

El Paso Inn (1930) 11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (915) 772-4264 #elpasoinla $$

Casa La Golondrina (1930) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Otomisan (1956) 2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 (323) 526-1150 #otomisan $$$

Original Tommy’s (1946) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 389-9060 #originaltommys $

Green Grotto 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 (213) 265-7409 # $$

Little Damage Soft Serve 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (213) 628-3443 # $$

Philippe Original (1908) 1001 N Alameda St., 90012 (213) 628-3781 #philippetheog $$

San Antonio Winery (1917) 737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031 (213) 382-8449 #santantoniowinery $$$

Cielito Lindo (1938) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 687-4391 #cielitolindola $

Lanza Bros Market (1926) 337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 (213) 626-9132 #suehirocafe $$

Urth Cafe 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (213) 628-3781 # $$

Zinc Cafe 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 #zinccafeandmarke

HMS Bounty (1935) 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010 (213) 385-7275 #hmsbounty $$

Langer’s Deli (1947) 704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 (213) 483-8050 #langersdeli $$

Original Pantry (1924) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 972-9279 #the_orignial_pantry $$

Pacific Dining Car (1920) 1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017 (213) 483-6000 #pacificdiningcar $$$

The Alley (2007) 1820 Industrial #260, 90021 (213) 935-8189 # $$

Wild Living Food (2017) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 #wildlivingfood $$$

Monty Bar (2011) 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 (213) 228-6000 #themontybar

Tony’s Saloon (2009) 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 (213) 622-5523 #tonyssaloon $

Wendall’s Bar (2013) 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 (213) 709-6156 #wendalldtla $

Bernedettes 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

5 Star Bar 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

Down N Out Bar (1996) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 221-7595

#dnobar

DRINK

Hank’s Bar (1954) 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 $ (213) 623-7718 #hanksbardtla $

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Cana Rum Bar (2010) 714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 745-7092 #canarumbarla $$

General Lees (1890) 475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 (213) 625-7500 #generaleesla $

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 (213) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723

$ #kingeddysaloon $

Eighty Two (2014) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 (213) 626-8200 #eightytwola $$

Golden Gopher (1905) 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 (213) 614-8001 #goldengopherla $

Love Song (2014) 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 (323) 284-5728 #thelovesongbar $$

Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 (213) 688-7755 #shooshoobaby $$$

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<<ratings>>

breweries>>

service decor

taste parking

Angel City Brewery (2013) 216 Alameda, LA, 90012 (213) 622-1261 #angelcitybeer $$

Arts District Brewing (2015) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 #artsdistrictbrewing $$

Karl Strauss (2017) 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 (213) 228-2739 #karlstraussbeer $$

community

3rd Generation (2015) 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 (213) 627-8166 #3rdgenerationbar $$

Birds & Bees (2017) 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 (213) 537-0510 #birdsandbeesla $$

Church & State (2013) 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 405-1434 #churchandstatebistro $$$

El Compadre (2014) 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 (213) 749-0025 #elcompadredtla $$

71 Above (2016) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 (213) 712-2683 #71abovebar

$$$

Blu Jam (2017) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (323) 951-9191 #hmsbounty $$

Coles (1908) 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 (213) 622-4090 #colesdtla $$

Emerson Royce Bar (2015) 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 (213) 784-9006 #theemersonla $$$

Boomtown Brewery (2015) 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 (213) 709-6156 #boomtownbrewery $$

Mikkeller (2017) 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 596-9005 #mikkellerbeer $$

Artisan House (2011) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 (213) 622-6333 #artisanhousela $$

BoardRoom (2017) 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 213-972-8556 #boardroom_la $$

Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (213) 623-3606 #crepessansfrontieres $$

Figat7th 735 S Figueroa St #133 (213) 239-5654 # $$$

Iron Triangle (2016) 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 (323) 364-4415 #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$

Mumford Brewery (2015) 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 www.mumfordbrewing.com #mumfordbrewing

Barcito (2015) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 (213) 415-1821 #barcitola $$

Bottega Louie (2009) 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 (213) 802-1470 #bottegalouie $$$

District 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 612-3185 #

Escondite (1964) 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 626-1800 #theescondite

Beelman’s Pub (2014) 600 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 622-1022 #beelmansdtla $$

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 749-1460 #brokenspanishla $$$

Don Chente (2015) 1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015 (213) 814-4865 #donchentedtla $$

Ham & Eggs Tavern (2013) 433 W. 8th St, LA, 90014 (213) 891-6939 #gohameggs $$

Bestia (2010) 2121 E 7th Pl, LA 90021 (213) 514-5724 #bestiadtla $$$

BS Taqueria (2015) 514 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 680-2600 #bstaqueria

Eat. Drink Americano (2012) 923 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 620-0781 #eatdrinkamericano $$

Far Bar (2005) 347 E. 1st St., LA 90012 (213) 617-9990 #farbar_la $$

Brack Shop Tavern (2016) 525 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 232-8657 #brackshoptavern $$

Cerveteca DTLA (2014) 923 E. 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 805-5862 #cervetecadtla

El Cholo (2010) 1037 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 746-7750 #elcholola $$

Kai Japanese Roots (2017) 542 S Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 232-4900 #kaijapaneseroots $$

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<<historic theaters>> $$

Belasco Theater (1926) 1050 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-5670 #belascola $$

The Orpheum (1926) 842 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (877) 677-4386 #theorpheumtheater $$

The Globe (1913) 740 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 489-1667 #globetheatrela $$

The Regent Theater (1914) 448 S. Main LA 90014 (323) 284-5727 #regenttheaterla $$

The Mayan (1927) 1038 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-4287 #themayan $$

Theater at the ACE (1927) 929 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (213) 709-6156 #theater_acedtla $$

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The Yard House 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Mas Malo (2011) 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 (213) 985-4332 #masmalodtla $$

Stocking Frame 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373 #stockingframe $$

LA Biergarten (2015) 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 213-628-3737 #labiergarten $$

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 (213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Miro 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 (915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

Perch (2011) 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 (213) 802-1770 #perchlosangeles $$$

Rock and Reillys 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 537-0554 #rocknreillys $$

Little Bear (2012) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 (213) 622-8100 #littlebearla $$$

Le Petit Paris (2015) 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 217-4445 #lepetitparis_la $$$

Pez Cantina (2014) 401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280 #pezcantina

Library Bar (2007) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 614-0053 #librarybarla $$

Redwood Bar (1999) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #redwoodbar

$

Spitz (2011) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #spitzpics

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Preux & Proper (2014) 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 896-0090 #preuxandproper $$

Little Sister (2015) 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 628-3146 #littlesisterdtla $$

Wolf & Crane (2013) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 (213) 935-8249 #wolfandcranebar $$

Spring Restaurant (2016) 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 (213) 372-5189 #springlosangeles $$$

Little Jewel (2014) 207 Ord St, L A 90012 (213) 620-0461 #littlejewel_la

$$

Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 628-3337 #mezcalerodtla $$

Vespaio (2015) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 #vespaiodtla $$$

Villain’s Tavern (2010) 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 (213) 613-0766 #villainstavern $$

Tom George (2017) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (424) 362-6263 #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$

Red Bird (2014) 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 788-1191 #redbirdla $$$

Wurstkuche (2008) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 (213) 687-4444 #wurstkuche $$

Westbound DTLA 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 (213) 262-9291 # $$$

Prank (2017) 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 493-4786 #prankbar $$

Otium (2015) 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 935-8500

#otiumla $$$

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Blue J’s (2016) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 (213) 988-7326 #bluejlounge $$

Conga Room (2008) 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213) 745-0162 #congaroom $$

Elevate Lounge (2007) 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 (213) 623-7100 #elevatelounge $$

The Lash (2013) 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 (213) 687-7723 #thelashsocial $

Continental Club (2014) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 (213) 620-0279 #continentalclub

Exchange LA (2010) 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 (213) 627-8070 #exchangela $$

La Cita Bar 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #lacitabar

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The Reserve (2015) 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 327-0057 #thereserve $$

Grand Star Jazz (1946) 943 N Broadway (213) 626-2285 #grandstarjazzclub

Las Perlas (2010) 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 (213) 988-8355 #lasperlasla

$$$

Resident DTLA (2015) 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 www.residentdtla.com #residentdtla $$

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Club Soho (2013) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 (213) 989-7979 #clubsohola $$

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eat. drink. (dance). sleep.

Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac

Nixon Lounge (2014) Luxe City Center Hotel 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213)745-0162 #luxecitycenter

Rooftop & Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

Los Angeles Hotel (2017) 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 (213) 617-1133 #thelahotel

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

Tuck Hotel 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 947-3815 #

Hotel Figueroa (1976) 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 (213) 627-8971 #

18 Social & Metropolis Indigo Hotel 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 232-8800 #-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

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MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA: DOWNTOWN LA MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, launching an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.

Established in 1979, MOCA is an artist-founded museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.

The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United 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 Ave, LA, CA 90012.

African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the CAAM was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984, housing artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the fields of the South,” and later migrations. 600 State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the National 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 into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 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.

The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787.

Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites.

125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans and Italians in Los Angeles and the United States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.

Chinese American Museum Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chinatown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans spanning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.

The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses 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 St, LA CA 90015.

Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, 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.

Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal Museum is the first museum of its kind dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience, promoting respect for life and compassionate ethics in advancing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.

Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the largest art museum in the western US, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036.

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his spring, the Architecture & Design Film Festival returns to Los Angeles from March 14-18 at the historic Los Angeles Theatre Center, providing the film capital of the world a unique lens to explore architecture and design. ADFF: LAwill bring a selection of 30+ compelling short length and feature films.

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Founded in 2009, the Architecture & Design Film Festival celebrates the creative spirit that drives architecture and design hosting an annual Architecture and Design Film Festival, with this years screenings exploring the life and work of revered architects and designers such as desert modernist Albert Frey, contemporary “starchitect”Bjarke Ingels, and fashion designer Dries van Noten. Films will also cover timely topics such as the power of design to instill positive change and the building of a model city to solve urban problems.

Over the course of five days, the films will be supplemented by a robust lineup of programming and interactive experiences, guaranteeing a multifaceted event.

Additionally, ADFF will transform the Los Angeles Theatre Center lobby into an immerse lounge area for attendees to enjoy between screenings. The lounge will include VR films; an exhibition called “The Original Comes from Vitra” that focuses on authenticity in the design and manufacturing process; short films displayed on the Sony Ultra-Short Throw 4K HDR Home Theater Projector; catering

by Crepes Sans Frontieres; and a popup book store. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at The Los Angeles Theatre Center or at adfilmfest.com.

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