Zócalo Opens New Venue | Los Angeles
Zócalo Public Square, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, will open the doors of its newest home venue, located at ASU California Center at the Herald Examiner in Downtown LA, on Tuesday, December 7. Palisadian Moira Shourie is currently executive director for the organization.
The organization invites community members to “How Do We Begin Again?” a discussion moderated by Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano, where he will discuss society and its practices and making “a fresh start” alongside Homeboy Art Academy Director Fabian Debora, Trans Latin Coalition President, Bamby Salcedo and UCLA psychologist Annette Stanton.
COVID restrictions or proof of vaccination and face coverings will be required for all to attend.
For more information and to register to join in-person or virtually, visit zocalopublicsquare.org/event/how-do-we-begin-again.
—MAGNOLIA LAFLEUR
Hiker Rescue | Topanga State Park
A 69-year-old hiker was airlifted out of a remote area in Pacific Palisades on November 27. According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange, the man was found in “fair condition and requested medical assistance.”
The incident occurred near 19601 Mulholland Drive and was reported at 3:55 p.m., whereupon a LAFD helicopter lifted him to safety and a nearby hospital.
—MAGNOLIA LAFLEUR
Villa Aurora Art Exhibition at LAXART | West Hollywood
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Villa Aurora, Villa Aurora and LAXART present the exhibition “all the lonely people” at LAXART. Villa Aurora is an artist residence located in Pacific Palisades.
The exhibition, curated by Berlin-based Nana Bahlmann, “examines the ancient figure of the hermit against the backdrop of the current pandemic,” according to a press release.
“The show presents examples of loneliness, melancholy and longing, as well as physical and mental withdrawal,” the press release read. “Some of the works by former Villa Aurora fellows and Los Angeles-based artists, have been created during periods of personal isolation, others have been newly conceived for the exhibition.”
The exhibition will run December 4 through January 22, 2022, at LAXART located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
—LILY TINOCO
One Coast Hosts Holiday Event | Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades One Coast invites community members to its Holiday Homes Tour and Bazaar on Saturday, December 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.
“Join us for a tour of One Coast’s model homes designer-decorated for the holidays,” according to a press release. “Plus enjoy traveling carolers, complimentary wine tasting courtesy of Beyond Organic Wines, Sweet Laurel Bakery goods for purchase, a pop-up retail experience and Toys for Tots donation drive.”
For more information or to RSVP, visit liveonecoast.com/holidays.
—LILY TINOCO
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