#271: We love LA over here, but perhaps no one is a bigger fan of our city than Evan Lovett, the guy behind the LA history and discovery show: "L.A. in a Minute!"

Today, How to LA host Brian De Los Santos sits down with Evan to talk about how he stumbled into his career as a content creator, what truly makes L.A. special AND some of his favorite spots around town that really reflect the city's flavor.

Guest: Evan Lovett, host of "L.A. in a Minute"

PLEASE NOTE: Evan Lovett has previously worked as a paid influencer for LAist to expand the reach of our voter and gift guides, and other civic engagement work.

#271: We love LA over here, but perhaps no one is a bigger fan of our city than Evan Lovett, the guy behind the LA history and discovery show: "L.A. in a Minute!"
Today, How to LA host Brian De Los Santos sits down with Evan to talk about how he stumbled into his career as a content creator, what truly makes L.A. special AND some of his favorite spots around town that really reflect the city's flavor.
Guest: Evan Lovett, host of "L.A. in a Minute" PLEASE NOTE: Evan Lovett has previously worked as a paid influencer for LAist to expand the reach of our voter and gift guides, and other civic engagement work.

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.

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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After 25 years of providing costumes to high school students and industry professionals alike, Valentino’s Costume Group is closing its doors.

The shop struggled through the pandemic and two Hollywood strikes, launching a GoFundMe last fall to help pay the rent. But the recent death of Valentino’s co-owner Will Brattain last month makes it very difficult to keep the business open, says owner Shon LeBlanc.  

For more, check out LAist.com: https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/staple-of-las-theater-community-valentinos-costume-group

After 25 years of providing costumes to high school students and industry professionals alike, Valentino’s Costume Group is closing its doors.
The shop <a href="https://abc7.com/hollywood-strike-writers-actors-sag/13908605/">struggled</a> through the pandemic and two Hollywood strikes, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/trtnzy-save-our-shop">launching a GoFundMe</a> last fall to help pay the rent. But the recent death of Valentino’s co-owner Will Brattain last month makes it very difficult to keep the business open, says owner Shon LeBlanc.   For more, check out LAist.com: <a href="https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/staple-of-las-theater-community-valentinos-costume-group">https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/staple-of-las-theater-community-valentinos-costume-group</a>

Popular LA Costume Shop 'Can't Just Go On'

#275: Go back to the movies with us!

It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen along to find out.

Learn more about the cemetery tour here: https://www.cemeterytour.com/

Find more about Cinespia here: https://cinespia.org/

Guests: Cemetery tour guide Karie Bible, Cinespia founder John Wyatt.

#275: Go back to the movies with us!
It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen along to find out.
Learn more about the cemetery tour here: <a href="https://www.cemeterytour.com/">https://www.cemeterytour.com/</a>
Find more about Cinespia here: <a href="https://cinespia.org/">https://cinespia.org/</a>
Guests: Cemetery tour guide Karie Bible, Cinespia founder John Wyatt.

Revival House: Movies Under — And Among —  The Stars At Hollywood Forever

L.A. is often called the street vending capital of the country, and for good reason. And vending can a great hustle for people who want to be their own boss... but it's a LOT of work.

We meet Daniel Martinez, co-owner of Tacos 5 y 10, to get a sense of what's involved.

L.A. is often called the street vending capital of the country, and for good reason. And vending can a great hustle for people who want to be their own boss... but it's a LOT of work.
We meet Daniel Martinez, co-owner of Tacos 5 y 10, to get a sense of what's involved.

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