33-Year-Old La Grande Affaire Supports Neighborhood Hospital
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

33-Year-Old La Grande Affaire Supports Neighborhood Hospital

Since 1887 Dignity Heath – California Hospital Medical Center at Grand and Venice has been a part of the South Park neighborhood. For the last 33 years, the hospital has raised money at its annual

La Grande Affaire

event to advance the care provided to the community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 10 beginning at 6 pm at the JW Marriott at LA Live.

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Broadway Night Lights Returns Saturday, October 12th
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Broadway Night Lights Returns Saturday, October 12th

Broadway Night Lights will transform Broadway Street, from 3rd to 8th Street, into a vibrant festival. Originally launched in 2015, "Night on Broadway" was a cultural festival that grew in popularity each year, drawing approximately 250,000 attendees by 2018. This revival is expected to attract around 75,000 attendees.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Update:  Oceanwide’s Future               Up-In-the-Air… Again
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Update:  Oceanwide’s Future Up-In-the-Air… Again

Headlines about the stalled Oceanwide project go from “Mystery Bidder Emerged for Oceanwide” from Bisnow.com/Los-Angeles a week ago to “Stalking Horse Bidder for Oceanwide Falls Through” this week. The ups and downs of Oceanwide continue.

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Growing, Growing, GrowingDescribes South Park’s Throw Clay  
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Growing, Growing, GrowingDescribes South Park’s Throw Clay  

More class, more teachers, more space is what’s new at Throw Clay on Olive between 11th and Olympic. I recently spoke to John Prescott, owner of Throw Clay at his cheerful and impressive potting studio and asked him to update us on what’s been happening over the last year.

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Let me Introduce You to                       King Cigar Lounge
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Let me Introduce You to King Cigar Lounge

If you don’t smoke cigars, you may know very little about the five-year-old King Cigar Lounge on Hope between 11th and 12th. And yet, as a non-smoker you just might have a reason to stop in. If you are a cigar smoker, you definitely should stop in.

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This WEDNESDAY Summer Fun in the Neighborhood
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

This WEDNESDAY Summer Fun in the Neighborhood

Join your neighbors at the 3rd Annual Summer Neighborhood Night Out hosted by SPNA (South Park Neighborhood Association) and Audiograph (aka HiDef) on Wednesday, July 31, from 6-9 pm on the patio at 12th and Olive.

No charge for admittance. Food and drink available for purchase.

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A TASTE of South ParkA Great Part of Living in South Park
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

A TASTE of South ParkA Great Part of Living in South Park

Join your neighbors at the 3rd Annual Summer Neighborhood Night Out hosted by SPNA (South Park Neighborhood Association) and Audiograph (aka HiDef) on Wednesday, July 31, from 6-9 pm on the patio at 12th and Olive. No charge for admittance.

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SPBID Introduces Pico, South Park’s Mascot
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

SPBID Introduces Pico, South Park’s Mascot

The South Park Business Improvement District (SPBID) introduced Pico, the South Park mascot, to the neighborhood last week. Pico attended the SPBID’s event at 33 Taps and at the Saturday Farmers Market. More about Pico in the next newsletter in September!

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Summertime, Movie TimeLivin’ is Easy at Grand Hope Park
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Summertime, Movie TimeLivin’ is Easy at Grand Hope Park

First Sunday is DTLA’s rotating community brunch. First Sunday is a gathering of residents, friends, stakeholders at a DTLA restaurant – highlighting new restaurants and old favorites. Bringing people together to share in the best of Downtown LA.

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First Sunday in South Park                       at the art room
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

First Sunday in South Park at the art room

First Sunday is DTLA’s rotating community brunch. First Sunday is a gathering of residents, friends, stakeholders at a DTLA restaurant – highlighting new restaurants and old favorites. Bringing people together to share in the best of Downtown LA.

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