#98: Today we're celebrating pride by revisiting our deep into the history of Queer LA. Our LA Explained reporter, Caitlin Hernández, took us back in time to explain how West Hollywood became recognized as a mecca for LA's gay community. It was part of their research for the LAist series, Queer LA, where Caitlin's highlighting the joy, culture, and history of queerness in this city.

You can find more of their reporting at laist.com/QueerLA

Music in this episode composed by: Rae Bourbon, Austin Cross, Kylie Minogue, Masayoshi Takanaka, Fats Waller, Woo.

Archival audio courtesy of the Library of Congress.

#98: Today we're celebrating pride by revisiting our deep into the history of Queer LA. Our LA Explained reporter, Caitlin Hernández, took us back in time to explain how West Hollywood became recognized as a mecca for LA's gay community. It was part of their research for the LAist series, Queer LA, where Caitlin's highlighting the joy, culture, and history of queerness in this city.
You can find more of their reporting at <a href="https://laist.com/QueerLA">laist.com/QueerLA</a>
Music in this episode composed by: Rae Bourbon, Austin Cross, Kylie Minogue, Masayoshi Takanaka, Fats Waller, Woo.
Archival audio courtesy of the Library of Congress.

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Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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#305: 

What's the deal with the new mural on Western Avenue? A man holding a flowerpot crawling out of the sky? 

That's performance artist Pope L., inviting folks into the new, permanent home of the non-profit formerly known as LAX Art. They've rebranded as The Brick, and their new brick and mortar gallery and exhibition space is formally opening in September.

How To LA host Brian de los Santos spoke with artistic director Hamza Walker, and artists in the 3B Collective, to get the scoop on what this space means for contemporary art in L.A. 

For more on the artists mentioned:

Pope L.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N7OnQkch7s

3B Collective: https://www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/highway-hypnosis/



Guests: Hamza Walker, the 3B collective

#305: 
What's the deal with the new mural on Western Avenue? A man holding a flowerpot crawling out of the sky? 
That's performance artist Pope L., inviting folks into the new, permanent home of the non-profit formerly known as LAX Art. They've rebranded as <a href="https://the-brick.org/">The Brick</a>, and their new brick and mortar gallery and exhibition space is formally opening in September.
How To LA host Brian de los Santos spoke with artistic director Hamza Walker, and artists in <a href="https://3bcollective.com/v-projects/3b-projects/">the 3B Collective</a>, to get the scoop on what this space means for contemporary art in L.A. 
For more on the artists mentioned:
Pope L.: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N7OnQkch7s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N7OnQkch7s</a>
3B Collective: <a href="https://www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/highway-hypnosis/">https://www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/highway-hypnosis/</a>
 
Guests: Hamza Walker, the 3B collective

Artists, not objects, take center stage at The Brick

#304: Today, we’re bringing you a deep dive into house music and how a music equipment lending library called Feminist Synth Lab is lowering the barriers to entry for people interested in DJing and making electronic music in L.A. 

This episode was reported by How To LA intern Veronica Daniel.

#304: Today, we’re bringing you a deep dive into house music and how a music equipment lending library called <a href="https://www.femsynthlab.com/">Feminist Synth Lab</a> is lowering the barriers to entry for people interested in DJing and making electronic music in L.A. This episode was reported by How To LA intern Veronica Daniel.

The Black and queer history (and future) of house music

#303: We're continuing our summer series of places to explore - and this time we're heading to Miracle Mile and following the sweet sounds of jazz down Wilshire and onto the LACMA campus. 

As LA's county museum, LACMA is exploring all sorts of ways to make sure the public feels welcome, from free membership for teens, free admission for LA County residents, and free jazz nights in the summers. You might even run into a friend, or see someone like artist Judy Baca working in the galleries. We ducked inside to get the scoop and see some art in the AC. And later, we shout out our other favorite museums around the city. 

Read more on Judy Baca and LACMA on LAist here. 

Guest: Chelo Montoya, assistant VP of public programs at LACMA

#303: We're continuing our summer series of places to explore - and this time we're heading to Miracle Mile and following the <a href="https://www.lacma.org/event-calendar-by-day?event_hub=Jazz%20at%20LACMA">sweet sounds of jazz</a> down Wilshire and onto the LACMA campus. 
As LA's county museum, LACMA is exploring all sorts of ways to make sure the public feels welcome, from free membership for teens, free admission for LA County residents, and free jazz nights in the summers. You might even run into a friend, or see someone like artist Judy Baca working in the galleries. We ducked inside to get the scoop and see some art in the AC. And later, we shout out our other favorite museums around the city. 
Read more on Judy Baca and LACMA on LAist <a href="https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/los-angeles-great-wall-mural-judy-baca-lacma-expansion-sparc">here</a>. 
Guest: Chelo Montoya, assistant VP of public programs at LACMA

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