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The Watts Towers

January 19, 2015 — Leave a comment

The Watts Towers, Towers of Simon Rodia, or Nuestro Pueblo (“our town”), are within the Simon Rodia State Historic Park, in the Watts community of Los Angeles. They are a collection of 17 interconnected sculptural structures, the tallest reaching a height of over 99 feet.

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The towers and walls were designed and built by Italian immigrant construction worker and tile mason Sabato (“Simon”) Rodia (1879-1965), over a period of 33 years, from 1921 to 1954. The work is an example of outsider art, vernacular architecture and Italian-American naïve art.

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The towers were designated a National Historic Landmark and a California Historical Landmark in 1990. They are also a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and on the National Register of Historic Places in Los Angeles.

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WHAT: The Watts Towers
WHEN: Open daily – except closed to the public Monday and Tuesday, but Towers Structure can still be viewed as the structure is outdoors.
WHERE: 1727 East 107th Street | Los Angeles, CA 90002

DETAILS: 

  • Tours: Thursday, Friday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
  • Admission: Adult $7, Seniors and Children 13 – 17 $3, Children 12 and under Free

CONTACT INFO: (213) 847-4646

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Culture Collide Festival

September 17, 2014 — Leave a comment

The 5th annual Culture Collide Festival returns to Los Angeles bringing three days of incredible music, art, food, and more to Echo Park. As one of the most buzzed about festivals of the fall season, Culture Collide will welcome performances by some of our favorite international artists. The second wave of talent has just been announced! Check out the latest here.

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They will be hosting their third annual Culture Collide Creative Summit, an exclusive two-day conference panel series during the Culture Collide music festival. All panels will be open to all Culture Collide wristband holders. The summit will bring together influential speakers from the music, entertainment, and lifestyle industries with delegates from around the world to discuss brand partnerships, record sales, touring, digital marketing strategies, and much more. The full line-up will be available here!

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WHAT: Culture Collide Festival 
WHEN:
October 16 – 18, 2014 | 8:00 pm
WHERE: 
Echo Park | Los Angeles, CA 90026

DETAILS:

CONTACT INFO: (866) 611-8497

 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestInstagram | YouTube

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FILTER Magazine’s fourth annual Culture Collide Music Festival will return to Los Angeles in October, bringing three days of incredible music, art, comedy, and more to Echo Park. As one of the most buzzed about festivals of the fall season, Culture Collide will welcome performances by some of your favorite international artists. Keep reading for instructions to receive a free pair of tickets!

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Culture Collide will host their second annual Creative Summit, an exclusive two-day conference panel series to be held during the music festival. The summit includes a star-studded keynote panel as well as additional headliners and four new international happy hour events.

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Curated by keynote speaker – renowned musician and industry-leader – Moby, the all-new Innovators Panel is slated to kick-off the Creative Summit with a round-table featuring Moby-himself, as well as the “Obey the Giant” designer and street artist Shepherd Fairy, Dhani Harrison of the band thenewno2, and more. All panels will be open to all wristband holders. The summit will bring together influential speakers from the music, entertainment, and lifestyle industries with delegates from around the world to discuss brand partnerships, record sales, touring, digital marketing strategies, and much more.

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The Culture Collide Creative Summit

The second annual Culture Collide Creative Summit is set to turn the Champagne Room at Taix into an impressive industry forum once again this year, offering wristband holders and bands access to five expert panels, plus two opportunities to tour the world through the respective beers and spirits native to many of the countries represented at Culture Collide 2013.

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Creative Summit gives aspiring artists and inquiring attendees a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the music industry. Each panel comes to the table well equipped with helpful tips, inspiring and informative anecdotes, and insight into everything from breaking into the business, to where the business itself is heading and more.

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International Happy Hours

A Culture Collide tradition, International Happy Hours enhance the multicultural experience by bringing foreign booze and bands from other lands to the stage both Thursday and Friday evenings at Taix restaurant.

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WHAT: Culture Collide Music Festival
WHEN: Thursday October 10 – Saturday October 12, 2013 | 8:00 pm
WHERE: Various venues in Los Angeles

DETAILS:

CONTACT INFO: Click here for list

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