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USC Community News
Ben Kingsley reflects on Gandhi, other top projects at Spotlight@SDA event
The Oscar-winning actor looks back at a stellar career that once included work with 300,000 extras and a funeral carriage.Class action settlement announced
The university has reached agreement in principle on a $215 million class action settlement that will compensate students who received women's health services from Dr. George Tyndall at USC's student health center.As D.C. intern, USC student studies history of slavery in the nation’s capital
Working at the White House Historical Association, Kelsey Kaline establishes a timeline on the topic by combing through documents, wills, diaries and correspondence.Events
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Desert Rats at The LATC
October 25, 2018 at 8pm to November 18, 2018 at 3pm – The Los Angeles Theatre Center, Avalos Theatre
A dark comedy about life and crime in America's contemporary West. In a squalid motel room on a hellish day in Barstow, brothers Frank and Jesse plan a kidnapping. When day turns into night and their…
Organized by Lucy Pollak | Type: theatrical, comedy
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"Members Only" at The LATC
October 25, 2018 at 8pm to November 18, 2018 at 3pm – The Los Angeles Theatre Center
A roller-coaster ride to redemption. The year is 1982: the golden age of boxing, the dying gasp of disco, the flowering of identity politics — a time before AIDS had a name. Two decades have taken th…
Organized by Lucy Pollak | Type: theatrical, drama
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"Lord Knows I'm a Country Girl", by Storyteller Barbara H. Clark
November 3, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm – Institute of Musical Arts
On Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., the Institute of Musical Arts welcomes back our very own Storyteller Barbara H. Clark in “Lord Knows I’m A Country Girl”, a solo performance of original st…
Organized by Institute of Musical Arts | Type: storytelling, concert, and, reception
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LADIES LO❤️E LAUGHTER "Comedy Show!" @ The 'new' STAGE Sat., Nov., 17th "Monthly - Longtime Stand-up - Every 3rd Sat. Night *updatez - TIX*
November 17, 2018 at 9pm to December 15, 2018 at 11:30pm – The World Stage - Art, Education and Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3)
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director non profit 501(c)(3) The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery "Winter Jazz Concert Series +" Featuring: LA's Funniest Female Comed…
Organized by STAGE staff / LPB/UPF Fam promotion by DojO- [In-Kind} on behalf of TWS Media Team | Type: live, stand-up, ♀-comedy, "wear, i'z, dee, _lazz-music?
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South L.A. out in force for the 2016 Kingdom Day Parade
The South L.A. community gathered Monday to celebrate culture, heritage and civil rights during the 2016 Kingdom Day Parade.Afterschool programs teach students tech as LAUSD restructures
Many groups are trying to increase the exposure to technology and its practical applications in daily life to students living in South Los Angeles.Culver City Times
Oops, they did it again!
The women of Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 have done it again. They got together to spend a evening dining, painting a picture and bidding on items up for auction. All to benefit the Culver City High School Homeless Children.
There are nearly 200 teens attending Culver City High School who are homeless. On top of the usual angst high schoolers face, these children also worry about basic survival essentials; finding shelter, food, and a way of keeping clean. The Culver City United…
2nd Annual Westside Food & Wine Festival this weekend
Boasting gourmet noshes and sips from dozens of local restaurants, food vendors and wine and spirits brands, the 2nd Annual Westside Food & Wine Festival benefiting Culver Palms Meals on Wheels will take place Saturday and …Don't Miss ➡ "Trane Stories" A Tribute To: John Coltrane at MCLM • Sun., July 15th ♪ 12:30PM - 4:30PM [Student Accessibility ½ price] *update*
Birthdays
Birthdays Today
Birthdays Tomorrow
San Pedro News Pilot
The Best Of The Past Five Years For San Pedro Prep Sports
In early July 2013 I took on the role of a sports columnist for San Pedro Today magazine, and since then, I have seen a rise of spectacular student athletes and special teams that have made my hometown a beautiful place to live. Some teams stood out more than others, even if they brought home a CIF…
Mary Star's Alessandra Samperio: 2018 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Softball
Elizabeth Sambrano.
Sarah Gascon.
The Vitalich sisters.
And now Alessandra Samperio.
The Mary Star High softball pitching sensation, All-CIF Southern Section Division 6 selection, 2018 Camino Real League Pitcher Of The Year and 2018…
A San Pedro Story Generations in the Making
Author David G. Freligh is a San Pedran through and through. And his latest novel builds upon a lifetime of memories growing up in the city by sea. 
David, his mother, Cleo, and his father, Everett, all have “PhD’s,” Pedro…
Culver City Times
Oops, they did it again!
The women of Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 have done it again. They got together to spend a evening dining, painting a picture and bidding on items up for auction. All to benefit the Culver City High School Homeless Children.
There are nearly 200 teens attending Culver City High School who are homeless. On top of the usual angst high schoolers face, these children also worry about basic survival essentials; finding shelter, food, and a way of keeping clean. The Culver City United…
2nd Annual Westside Food & Wine Festival this weekend
Boasting gourmet noshes and sips from dozens of local restaurants, food vendors and wine and spirits brands, the 2nd Annual Westside Food & Wine Festival benefiting Culver Palms Meals on Wheels will take place Saturday and …Don't Miss ➡ "Trane Stories" A Tribute To: John Coltrane at MCLM • Sun., July 15th ♪ 12:30PM - 4:30PM [Student Accessibility ½ price] *update*
Silver Lake Star
DECISIONS, DECISIONS: VIRTUAL TOUR OR OPEN HOUSE?
BOTH virtual tour and open house party on the weekend. Why not? Tiao Properties is bringing a beautiful Silver Lake 2 bedroom, 1 bath indoor/outdoor living & entertainment house to market. Located above 365 by Whole Foods, this sanctuary is available to tour online at virtual tour. Plus, come enjoy music, drinks and…
24th Annual Music Box Steps Day
A festival for the whole family that…
Blog Posts
The JACQUES LESURE Swingin' and Grovin' Collective · DwighTrible Presents @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri., Oct. 26th 9PM ~
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 21, 2018 at 2:28pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Jacques Lesure, Band Leader - guitar
Veteran and master musician Jacques Lesure brings some SERIOUS super heavyweights with him to the Stage that are GUARANTEED to school you on swingin' and groovin'! Always a crowd favorite, Jacques and his collective of SUPERNOVA heavy-hitters never fail to take the audience on a hard-driving journey of…
The World Stage 2018 "Autumn Jazz Concert Series +" [Upcomin' Oct.: Fri., 26th - JACQUES LEASURE | Sat., 27th - Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra] *Updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 21, 2018 at 2:20pm 58 Comments 0 Promotions
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director, The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3) "BEST South L.A. Jazz Club" - LA Weekly
+ w/ JW Master of Ceremonies - Jeffrey Winston, Jazz philanthropic-herstorian or "The Big Bass Voice" Matt Gibson @ no…
Continue The PAN AFRIKAN PEOPLES ARKESTRA "Home Coming" @ The 'new' World STAGE Sat., Oct. 27th 9PM
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 21, 2018 at 7:20am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
SPECIAL TO: The 'new' World STAGE - " 'Home Coming' 'Welcome Home PAPA.!' Come 'Welcome Home!' The Ark' aka Arkestra. Cuz; been longtime 'n PAPA'z got a brand new band " - O-!
Co-Band Leaders: /\/\'n/\/\ Session & Son ~…
Continue LADIES LOVE LAUGHTER "Comedy Show!" @ The STAGE "Monthly - Longtime Stand-up - Every 3rd Sat. Night 9PM ~ *updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 20, 2018 at 1:40pm 4 Comments 0 Promotions
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director non profit 501(c)(3) The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery "Winter Jazz Concert Series +" Featuring: LA's Funniest Female Comedians ~
"Come out,,, , check out,,, laugh…
Continue JOSHUA WHITE/ALEX CLINE Duo · DwighTrible Presents @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri., Oct. 19th 9PM ~ *updatez-TIX*
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 20, 2018 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Promotions
Joshua White - keyboards & electronics ☯ drums & percussion - Alex Cline
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Joshua White - "daring and courageous approach to improvisation on the cutting edge of innovation. He is his own man..." -…
Continue In Honor of BILLY HIGGINS "Birthday Week Celebration'' CLAYTON CAMERON - Workshop 3PM | Concert 9PM w/ "Special Guest ⭐" @ The World STAGE *updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 13, 2018 at 1:00pm 2 Comments 0 Promotions
Fri. 12th - Billy Higgins - " 'Birthday Celebration'·'M'Boom Type Thang'·'Percussionists Presentation' " In Honor of The World Stage Co-Founder & "most widely recorded drummer in (J)azz" - †
ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue71
Posted by Mistah Wilson on October 10, 2018 at 2:36pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
"Beyond Symphonic Jazz" KJazz 88.1 Hosted by SJO Music Director, Mitch Glickman Sun. nights 9 - 11 PM
Posted by Jo- Koo on October 6, 2018 at 5:20pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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Resources, restaurants and respites
Bacaro LA Wine Bar
The 2-9 Cafe
Rosso's Pizzeria
Ragazzi Room
University Avenue Farmers Market
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Jefferson and Hoover
Expo Center / CSU Produce Stand
Thursdays 3 - 5 pm
3980 Menlo Ave. at Martin Luther King Blvd. in front of the pool
F.A.M.E. Church Farmers Market, parking lot on the southwestern corner, every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum
Adams/Vermont Farmers Market
2 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays
1432 W. Adams
323-777-1755
L.A. Urban Oasis Farmers Market
5010 11th Avenue
323-291-8748
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays
Central Avenue
8 a.m. - noon Saturdays
Carver Middle School
4410 McKinley at Vernon 90011
Trojan Fresh Market
11 a.m. - 4p.m. Thursdays
USC campus - Alumni Park
Expo Center - an Olympic-sized pool, a kids pool with water features and a gym
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum
California Science Center California African American Museum
Natural History Museum of LA CountyRose GardenAhmanson Senior Center
Parsons Preschool
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Rosa Parks Villa senior living now taking apps
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USC Farmers Market every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Leimert Park Beat
The World Stage '18 "Autumn Jazz Concert Series +" Calendar/Schedule [Upcomin' Oct.: Fri., 26th - JACQUES LEASURE | Sat. Oct. 27th - P.A.P.A.] *Updatez*
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3) ~
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Mekala Session,…
JEFF PARKER, VINNY GOLIA , ALEX CLINE + Michael ALVIDREZ* • DwighTrible Presents "Progressive Fore!" @ STAGE Fri., Aug. 17th '18 9PM ~ [Back-By-Popular-Demand] (*updates - Tix*)
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3) Incl. Master of Ceremony - Jeffrey Winston, Jazz philanthropic-herstorian or "The Biggest Voice in-the-World" Matt Gibson @ no extra charge ¿TBD?
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LADIES LO❤️E LAUGHTER "Comedy Show!" @ The 'new' STAGE Sat., Sept., 15th "Monthly - Longtime Stand-up - Every 3rd Sat. Night *updatez - TIX* at The World Stage - Art, Education and Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3)
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"Members Only" at The LATC at The Los Angeles Theatre Center
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Desert Rats at The LATC at The Los Angeles Theatre Center, Avalos Theatre
Dawn Clark-Johnson posted an event
"Lord Knows I'm a Country Girl", by Storyteller Barbara H. Clark at Institute of Musical Arts
University Park Schools
Manual Arts High School became an Innovation Design School in 2008
32nd Street/USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is one of the the most popular magnet schools in the LAUSD
John W. Mack Elementary School opened in 2005 and is named in honor of the man who headed the Los Angeles Urban League for 36 years
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
Norwood Street Elementary School has its own Farmers Market
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
St. Vincent School opened in 1911 and is the second oldest school in Los Angeles
University Park Services and Officials
Councilwoman Jan Perry and her personal website.
Councilman Bernard Parks.
County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
North Area Neighborhood Development Council website and blog.
Daily Trojan
USC reaches proposed $215 million settlement in Tyndall sexual abuse case
USC agreed to a $215 million settlement for a class action lawsuit brought by victims of former campus gynecologist George Tyndall on Friday.
The post USC reaches proposed $215 million settlement in Tyndall sexual abuse case appeared first on Daily Trojan.
Professor to publish book following lives of veterans
The nonfiction novel will focus on the experience of five multigenerational veterans.
The post Professor to publish book following lives of veterans appeared first on Daily Trojan.
Pub to join other alcohol-serving restaurants
Rock & Reilly’s opening in USC Village has drawn attention to fake ID usage by students.
The post Pub to join other alcohol-serving restaurants appeared first on Daily Trojan.
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