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The Women of Central Avenue: Keepers of the Flame Opens May 1 at the Historic Dunbar Hotel

You enter into the work of the elder. You encounter the bridge generation. You arrive at the inheritors — the women who are actively tending the flame right now. By the end of the room, you understand: this was never one woman’s fire. It was always a relay.

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Arts at Delicious at The Dunbar: “Where Culture, Cuisine, and Community Come Together”

There are places in a city that hold memory in their walls — not as nostalgia, but as living evidence of what a community has survived, built, and refused to let go. The Dunbar Hotel on South Central Avenue is one of those places.

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The Eye Behind the Shutter: Jimmy Velarde on Capturing Music’s Raw Soul

Twelve-Time Emmy Award recipient Jimmy Velarde’s journey began where music, street life, and cinematic instinct meet. Whether on 35mm film or digital cameras, his style remains distinct—grainy, emotive, and alive. His images do more than document history; they help...
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Celebrating 30 Years of Jazz Excellence: The Central Avenue Jazz Festival and the Legacy of the Arts Pavilion

Introduction The 30th Central Avenue Jazz Festival marks a monumental milestone in Los Angeles’ cultural history, celebrating three decades of jazz, community, and artistic expression. Since its inception, the festival has honored the rich legacy of Central...
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