BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Helms Design District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helms Design District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230828T184848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T002948Z UID:10001841-1694271600-1694282400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design DESCRIPTION:Free\nHelms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA\, and A+D Museum\, present Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design\, a workshop that explores the dynamic intersection of hip-hop culture and community design. The afternoon of Sept 9th will be full of design\, networking\, and good vibes. Co-facilitated by JAF and offTop Design\, this interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the rhythms\, visuals\, and social constructs of hip-hop as a creative muse for cultural community design. \nParticipants will engage in a collaborative process\, utilizing hip-hop music\, iconic imagery\, and cultural motifs to develop conceptual designs that reflect the ethos and vibrancy of hip-hop culture. Whether you’re an architect\, a developer\, an artist\, or simply someone interested in the confluence of culture and community design\, this workshop offers a hands-on experience to transform creative inspiration into actionable ideas. Come ready to collaborate\, innovate\, and harmonize spaces in a way that resonates with the culture. \nThis interactive workshop will be held in the Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition. Curated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/harmonizing-spaces-workshop/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Harmonizing-Spaces-Workshop-v2_JAF_offTop.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000592-1694347200-1694368800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-10/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000593-1694692800-1694714400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-14/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000594-1694779200-1694800800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-15/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230906T214548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T172303Z UID:10001843-1694802600-1694809800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:ICONS: A Conversation with Legendary Graffiti Artists Prime and Man One DESCRIPTION:Free \nJose “Prime” Reza is a founding father of Los Angeles’ famed\, stylized graffiti lettering. He created the artwork for Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture\, the dynamic exhibition co-presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum about the elements of hip-hop – emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti – and their influence on design and architecture. \nNow it’s time to hear from Prime. \nPlease join us on Friday\, September 15\, when Prime will sit down with celebrated muralist Man One\, in a conversation moderated by Scott “Sourdough” Power\, creator and publisher of indie arts media website NotRealArt.com. \nPrime and Man One will talk about the birth of graffiti in LA and the influence of East Coast hip-hop; and they will share stories about wild childhoods painting the walls of LA\, to what it means to be established artists navigating a world in which street art is a commodity. \nJointly presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum\, as a part of the Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition. \nAmbiance: DJ Caviar \nComplimentary valet parking available! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nAbout Prime \nJose “Prime” Reza is an American graffiti artist born and raised in the Pico-Union District of Downtown Los Angeles. Prime is credited with being a founding father of Los Angeles stylized graffiti lettering\, a hybrid of Cholo lettering and East Coast style graffiti that is often bold\, aggressive\, and monochromatic. \nPrime is considered one of the most influential artists in the history of Los Angeles public wall writing\, combining “traditional east coast painting techniques with geometric gangster-style blocks\,” according to the curators of the book and exhibition Art in the Streets. His work has been exhibited in many shows including Art in the Streets\, L.A. Louver Gallery and LA Art Show. \nPhoto by Monica Orozco Photography \n\nAbout Man One \nGrowing up in Los Angeles\, Man One developed his artistic skills as a graffiti artist on the streets of LA. He honed his talents as a fine artist and understanding of art history at Loyola Marymount University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. In 2002\, Man One founded Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles to legitimize graffiti art as a valuable and collectible art form and give graffiti artists a professional venue and forum in which to showcase their work. \nMan One’s art comprises his trademark bold\, colorful art strokes and has been featured in over a dozen solo shows\, and countless group exhibitions. His work has been exhibited in many museums including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles\, The Getty\, Pasadena Museum of California Art\, LACMA\, and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. \nPhoto by Abel Alejandre \n\nAbout Scott “Sourdough” Power \n
Scott “Sourdough” Power is an arts media entrepreneur and producer based in Los Angeles. He is the creator and publisher of NotRealArt.com and chief content officer of Crewest Studio\, a production company specializing in arts programming which he co-founded with L.A. artist Man One. Power hosts the NOT REAL ART podcast under the pseudonym “Sourdough\,” a moniker he earned while living off-the-grid in northern Canada perfecting his tasty sourdough pancakes. Scott is proud to be a member of venerable The Explorers Club and 2x Ironman triathlon finisher. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSponsored by \n \nCrewest Studio is an LA based production company specializing in contemporary creative arts programming.\nCrewestStudio.com | @creweststudio \n  \n \nNot Real Art is the your leading independent source for discovering new artists.\nNotRealArt.com | @NotRealArtWorld URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/icons-prime-and-man-one/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ICONS-PrimeManOne_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000595-1694865600-1694887200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-16/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230908T190030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T194940Z UID:10001844-1694876400-1694898000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:The Grand Finale – Hip-Hop Architecture Symposium\, Auction\, and Reception DESCRIPTION:September 16th\, 2023 | 3 pm to 9 pm\n• 3 pm Symposium\n• 5 pm Auction\n• 7 pm Reception \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA. 90232\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nHelms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum present “The Grand Finale” on Saturday September 16th for the closing of the exhibition\, Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture! This dynamic exhibition\, covering the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop architecture\, will conclude with a series of events\, starting with a Symposium/Cypher featuring Exhibit Designer/Curator Sekou Cooke\, and featured architects\, Andres Hernandez\, James Garrett\, Demar Matthews\, and more. \nFollowing the symposium\, there will be a charity auction of the artwork and models on display in the show. The auction will be available online and in person for your chance to take home a piece of the show! The event will conclude with a reception with DJ and food and drinks to celebrate the conclusion of the exhibit. \nAmbiance: Mr Sonny James\nWine from Leimert Park Wine\n \nComplimentary valet parking available! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/the-grand-finale/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CTTE_-GrandFinale_simple.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000596-1694952000-1694973600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-17/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230922T051204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T161305Z UID:10001845-1695887100-1695892500@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky: A New Generation Takes Over in Council District 5 DESCRIPTION:Westside Urban Forum presents \nA Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky: A New Generation Takes Over in Council District 5.\nLast year\, voters in Los Angeles’s 5th City Council District considered a slate of city council candidates who all marked a changing of the guard. The most recent in a long line of (all male) councilmembers from the Baby Boom era\, Paul Koretz had represented the district for over 13 years before being termed out. In his place\, Katy Young Yaroslavsky emerged victorious. \nThough Yaroslavsky’s last name has been familiar to Angelenos since the 1970s\, Katy–the daughter-in-law of Zev–is a relative newcomer to city politics and brings a vision very different from that of her successor. CD 5 has historically been cautious about new development\, while Councilmember Yaroslavsky acknowledged the city’s housing crisis on the campaign trail and has expressed a willingness to welcome new homes to her district. And\, being in the heart of the Westside\, touching three of the Westside’s smaller cities\, she represents a district that is a fulcrum for much of the city’s activity — including higher education (UCLA)\, business (Century City)\, and transportation (subway extension). \nThe Westside Urban Forum is pleased to welcome Councilmember Yaroslavsky for a candid discussion with longtime journalist and civic observer Warren Olney\, formerly of KCRW. \nPanelists \nKaty Young Yaroslavsky\, Councilmember \nModerator \nWarren Olney\, former KCRW broadcaster \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic!  The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \n\nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and\nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner).\n\nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. \n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/katy-young-yaroslavsky/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231002T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T214216Z UID:10001848-1696694400-1696701600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Richard Edson DESCRIPTION:Free \nPlease join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, October 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a very special book signing with photographer Richard Edson. \n“I began the Year Zero – Lockdown Journal on March 20th\, 2020. On the first day I took my bicycle and camera and rode through the empty\, silent streets of Los Angeles. Everything looked the same\, but everything was completely different. I took photos and came back and wrote about it. And I kept it up for next twelve months\, through our personal and collective isolation\, through the ups and downs of the pandemic\, the slow\, halting opening of society\, the politicization of the virus\, the George Floyd protests\, the elections\, the Stop-the-Steal movement\, and the storming of the Capital. Covid-19 was beyond anything we thought possible or could even imagine. It’s the stuff of science fiction and dystopian nightmares. But the writers and doomsayers were right. And here we are. Each of us who have lived through Year Zero have our own stories to tell. This\, in photographs and texts\, is mine.” Published by Artvoices Books\, Year Zero – Lockdown Journal features two beautifully packaged hardcover books in a slipcase subtitled\, “Spring & Summer” and “Fall & Winter.” \nRichard Edson has been acting in films for nearly forty years and has appeared in over one hundred movies and television shows. His more notable roles include a disreputable parking garage attendant in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)\, Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)\, Howard the Duck (1986)\, Jim Jarmusch’s cult film Stranger Than Paradise (1984)\, Eight Men Out\, and Joey Breaker (1993). He also appeared in Platoon (1986)\, Good Morning\, Vietnam (1987)\, Tougher Than Leather (1988)\, Let It Ride (1989)\, and Do the Right Thing (1989). He starred in the 1993 movie Super Mario Bros as Spike (1987). As a photographer he has had four solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and has been in countless group exhibits. He has also appeared in Juxtapoz\, Puta\, and The Propagandist magazines and has had photography assignments for Wax Poetics\, American Apparel\, and many others. Until recently he had a monthly photo spread/column in the Los Angeles downtown arts magazine\, Citizen LA. In addition to acting and photography he was a founding member and first drummer for the seminal art rock band Sonic Youth\, and drummer/trumpet player for the legendary New York Afro-dance band\, Konk. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Year Zero – Lockdown Journal\, please email Arcana or place your order here! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-with-richard-edson/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Richard-Edson_IGPost.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231002T152017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T214726Z UID:10001849-1697241600-1699487999@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Design In Motion DESCRIPTION:Free \nPoster Territory presents \nDesign In Motion\nProjected nightly on the entrance of the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd.\nOctober 14th – November 12th \nHelms Bakery District and Poster Territory proudly present Design In Motion as part of The United States International Poster Biennial’s “animated poster” category during the fifth annual Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. This captivating projection will showcase animations that promote cultural exchange and push the boundaries of visual communication. The US International Poster Biennial (USIPB) is an exhibition dedicated to celebrating and advancing excellence in both national and international contemporary poster design. \nFeatured artwork above by\nWePlayDesign @weplaydesign / Switzerland\nAnimated Poster designed for @neubadluzern URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/design-in-motion/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AW23_Poster-Territory_900px.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230828T185047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T170132Z UID:10001842-1697281200-1697306400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Free \nHelms Bakery District is thrilled to collaborate with the Culver City Arts District for the fifth annual Art Walk and Roll Festival. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Helms Bakery District and the Arts District along Washington Boulevard\, where you can explore galleries\, enjoy live music\, and savor delectable bites—a perfect day for the whole family. \nBe sure not to overlook the Helms Studio Series at the Helms Bakery District\, which highlights exceptional artistic talents. Engage in all the exciting activities on Helms Walk\, ranging from savoring artisanal gelato at Pasta Sisters to admiring Tessa Johnson’s intimate artwork. Delight in the charm of restored vintage pieces from Rejuvenation and be enchanted by the musical performances of Ron Freund and Christi Lao. Additionally\, treat yourself to Lustig’s Instagram-worthy bites and let the kids enjoy face painting by Marbled Palette. Explore the world of Gavin Green’s photography and be captivated by the thought-provoking exhibit at Arcana: Books on the Arts. Also\, don’t miss the opportunity to discover David Hartwell’s unique photography at the Helms Design Center and much more! Experience this rich tapestry of creativity at the Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival on October 14th. \nCheck out the full program of Helms Bakery District activations and locations here. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM OF EVENTS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/culver-city-art-walk-and-roll-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Helms Design District\, 8800 Venice Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ArtWalk2023_Site_newart_900px.jpg GEO:34.0306792;-118.3851538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design District 8800 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8800 Venice Blvd.:geo:-118.3851538,34.0306792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230927T144034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T170542Z UID:10001846-1697281200-1697306400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:David Hartwell | Circle of Confusion DESCRIPTION:Helms Bakery District Presents Photography by David Hartwell\nIn the Helms Design Center\n \nOpening reception and presentation during Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. \nExhibition Dates:\nOctober 14th\, presentation 3:00 – 3:45 pm followed by reception.\nOctober 14th – November 17th by appointment \nIn photography\, the circle of confusion determines the depth of field\, the part of an image that is acceptably sharp. Artist photographer David Hartwell sets his sights and lenses on the myriad of plants and flowers that inhabit his garden in Pasadena. David’s art and craft consists of taking hundreds of photographs of each specimen. Inching himself closer to his subject a fraction of a millimeter at a time\, David ends up with images only differentiated by the location of their razor thin focus point\, the circle of confusion. With the aid of AI and a lot of manual post production David reassembles those photos into images that are impossibly sharp\, blurring the boundaries of illustration\, photography and the stored visual memory. This circumvention of the limitations of the lens –the human eye having the same constraints –allows David to physically emulate what the human brain does: synthesize information into a coherent whole. The images are conspicuously simple and familiar yet the resulting amalgams have never been seen by a photographic lens\, nor the human eye. \nDavid Hartwell is a British citizen. He was born and raised in Switzerland where he studied photography and obtained his BFA from Art Center College of Design’s European campus (1991) He is also an accomplished animator\, CG artist and color grader. His work has shown at the Palm Springs Art Museum\, WUHO Gallery in Hollywood\, the Wende Museum of the Cold War\, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands\, National Museum of China in Beijing\, 798 Arts District Beijing\, EPFL University Gallery in Lausanne Switzerland. \nHartwell will present his most recent work which blurs the boundaries of photography\, illustration and the stored visual memory. He will give a presentation about his work and process from 3:00 to 3:45 pm October 14th followed by a reception. \ndouble-bang.com\ninstagram.com/hightechfolkart\nhartwelldavid.com \nFree URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/david-hartwell/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AW23_David-Hartwell_cucurbita-pepo_900px-1.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230929T000551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T183341Z UID:10001847-1697281200-1697306400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Helms Studio Series DESCRIPTION:Helms Bakery District presents Helms Studio Series inside the Washington Corridor Gallery\, where the artistry of five individuals converge to offer a captivating experience during the Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival.\nChris Hero\, a versatile Los Angeles-based painter\, channels two decades of life drawing at Studio II onto salvaged paper\, crafting spontaneous and intuitive masterpieces in acrylics\, inks\, and gouache\, often completed in under half an hour during life-drawing sessions. Meanwhile\, artist David Valvoda captures unique perspectives of the everyday world through photography\, weaving disparate images into captivating compositions. \nKate Leachman explores memory and emotion through oil paintings on canvas and wood\, reimagining personal photos and nature in vibrant colors. Their smaller\, instinctive creations\, known as “Musings\,” provide a delightful escape into the joy of the creative process. Stephanie Kerley Schwartz\, a Los Angeles-based set and costume designer\, combines theater and art in the ongoing project Hypothetical Scenarios\, celebrating the tactile experience of creating with found materials. Finally\, Toby Pederson\, with an illustrious 20-year career as a commercial photographer\, skillfully illuminates the overlooked and mundane\, revealing the beauty in simplicity. \nHelms Studio Series is your invitation to explore these unique artistic journeys and witness the world through their creative lenses. \nFree \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nChris Hero\nHelms Studio Series presents Chris Hero\, a versatile Los Angeles-based painter with a unique journey through various professions. His current work\, born from two decades of life drawing at Studio II\, involves layering history and surface on salvaged paper. Hero’s spontaneous\, intuitive art uses acrylics\, inks\, and gouache\, with most pieces completed in under half an hour during sessions with life-drawing models. \n\n \n \n \n \n \nStephanie Kerley Schwartz\nHelms Studio Series presents Hypothetical Scenarios\, works created by Stephanie Kerley Schwartz\, an Los Angeles based set and costume designer working with theaters\, installation artists and painters. Her design work has been seen on stages across Southern California as well as in Portland\, Oregon and Ford’s Theatre in Washington\, DC. \nHypothetical Scenarios is an ongoing project that combines Stephanie’s theater and art practice\, along with her passion for creating interactive environments with found and collected materials. Expanding the relationship between objects and materials fascinates her — exploring the tactile experience of making things\, and the transposed feelings that arise from the combinations. By juxtaposing materials such as raw rope and refined colorful silk\, or discarded rusty metal and precious gold leaf\, her work chases beauty using tactile craft\, finding meaning in the juxtaposition of objects and materials that pass through her hands\, relieving them from the duty of practicality. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nKate Leachman\nHelms Studio Series presents Kate Leachman\, a native of Los Angeles\, currently working in Studio II\, Culver City. Kate’s current work centers around people\, places and objects integral to her life. Paintings in oil on canvas or wood are inspired by memories. Resourcing personal photos\, nature and imagination\, she recreates her memory of the subject in vibrant color. Kate’s artistic practice also includes making small mixed media works. Constructed on a variety of paper\, canvas or board\, she explores combinations of wet and dry media. These are instinctive creations she calls “Musings.” A daily practice\, working on the Musings is a liberation from the inherent problem-solving that comes with large paintings and allows Kate to relax into the pure joy of the creative process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \nToby Pederson\nA graduate of Art Center College of Design\, Toby Pederson\, boasts an impressive 20-year career as a commercial photographer. His collaborative and skilled approach has graced major advertising campaigns\, showcasing his refined style rich in subtlety and detail\, particularly emphasizing lighting. Beyond commercial work\, Toby’s personal still-life photography delves into the often overlooked or mundane\, contrasting with today’s flashy tech-driven world. Armed with extensive photography expertise\, he skillfully highlights and captures simple subjects like construction materials\, insects\, paint\, or even a humble bubble in water. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDavid Valvoda\nDavid Valvoda is a local photographer and artist who hails originally from Cleveland\, OH. David’s photography focuses on the world around us as seen through unique perspectives\, often seeing the dramatic geometry in our everyday surroundings as well as putting disparate images together to create a unique image. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/helms-studio-series/ LOCATION:Washington Corridor Gallery\, 8723 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AW23_HelmsStudioSeries_ComboImage_900px.jpg GEO:34.0315037;-118.3774661 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Corridor Gallery 8723 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8723 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3774661,34.0315037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231018T235516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T003947Z UID:10001851-1697701500-1697707800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:The 2023 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 19th\, 2023\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am PDT \nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIn recent years\, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year\, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and\, especially\, in urban areas like Los Angeles.\nIt is sending the vast majority of them to the governor’s desk\, for signature or veto by October 14. This year’s session was marked by bills addressing critical issues such as housing\, CEQA reform\, single-stairway buildings\, independent redistricting for the Los Angeles City Council\, orphaned oil and gas wells\, limits on water usage\, and a speeding cameras pilot program. \nJoin us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed—and not passed—in the 2023 session. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative changes and their impact on our communities and cities. Whether you are a government official\, urban planner\, developer\, or community advocate\, this discussion is essential for understanding how recent legislation will impact your work and our communities. \nSpeakers\nJustin Adams\, Senior Economist\, LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics\nMatthew Glesne\, Senior City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning\nKonstantin Hatcher\, Senior Director of Community Impact\, CA YIMBY \nModerator\nElisa Paster\, Managing Partner\, Rand Paster Nelson \nRegistration Fees\n$50 Members\n$65 Non-Members\n$10 Student Members & Retired Members\n$15 Student Non-Members & Retired Non-Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, October 17th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, October 17th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and\nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. \nParking Map \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/the-2023-california-legislative-roundup/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cappic.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231019T155510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T214953Z UID:10001852-1698422400-1698431400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Burntsienna Artbook Review DESCRIPTION:Free \nBurntsienna Artbook Review  \nThe ‘Burntsienna Artbook Review’ gatherings are where artbook collectors and design enthusiasts meet up to share books and engage with one another in thoughtfully designed spaces.  \nThis gathering is Friday 27 October\, 4:00p – 6:30p at Arcana: Books on the Arts in Helms Bakery District. \nBook Theme – Rare Book Roulette (bring rare or favourite artbooks to show off!) \nGuests are invited to bring up to two (2) art or design books from their own collections\, in the above theme\, to share on our long display tables. \nEach gathering begins with a formal review of two books from the Burntsienna Research Library\, moderated by Jason E.C. Wright\, followed by open exploration and engagement among guests\, their books brought\, and the space itself. \nLimited to 18 spaces. RSVP : burntsienna.org/review \nWe look forward to welcoming you. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/burntsienna-artbook-review/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Burnsienna-102723-1_900px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231012T152123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T175322Z UID:10001850-1698505200-1698512400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Jim Goldberg: Coming and Going DESCRIPTION:Free \nPlease join Arcana: Books on the Arts Saturday\, October 28th\, 3:00-5:00 pm\, for a discussion with Jim Goldberg and Douglas Fogle for Goldberg’s new book Coming and Going\, published by MACK. \n* PLEASE NOTE *\nThe discussion will begin at 3:20 and will be followed by the book signing. \nComing and Going will be available for purchase beginning at 3:00 at the event space (8707 Washington Blvd.) and is available for pre-order on the Arcana website now. \nMr. Goldberg’s schedule is tight and he will prioritize signing Coming and Going over other material brought to the event. \nAll seating has been reserved by those who have RSVP’d. But there is plenty of standing room\, so please do join us. If you have already RSVP’d please arrive by 3:15 to insure your seat.  Seats will be open to all after 3:15 regardless of RSVP. \nEvent Location:\n8707 Washington Boulevard (200 feet West of Arcana) \nFree parking available at 8711 Washington Boulevard \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n“Coming and Going is Jim Goldberg’s unique work of autobiography. Since 1999\, Goldberg has been photographing his daily life through all its vicissitudes and returning to his studio to re-imagine and investigate these images through a practice of collage\, annotation\, montage\, and reconstruction for which he has become renowned. This book charts a course through the grief following the death of one’s parents\, the life-altering birth of a child\, the heartbreak of divorce\, and the rediscovery of love. Told using a correspondingly tumultuous blend of singular and combined imagery\, personal notes\, collages\, and ephemera\, the book captures the bittersweet realities of an individual life while reflecting on the universal\, inescapable comings and goings that shape us and the ways we grow to understand ourselves. Familiar from celebrated works such as Rich and Poor (1985)\, Raised by Wolves (1995) and Open See (2009)\, Goldberg’s visual language employs sequence and narrative with a feverish intensity. History\, memory\, and imagination collide in a vividly material practice to which the influences of fiction and film\, and the book form itself\, are central. Coming and Going offers a fierce\, vulnerable\, and at times overwhelming account of a life and a search for the elusive universals of experience – an achievement that constitutes Goldberg’s masterwork and a significant contribution to contemporary bookmaking.” \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Coming and Going\, please email Arcana or place your order here! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/jim-goldberg/ LOCATION:8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA 90232\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jim-Goldberg_848px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231028T162332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T195756Z UID:10001853-1699718400-1699725600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with David Netto DESCRIPTION:Free \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, November 11th\, 4:00-6:00 pm for a book signing with David Netto! \n“For more than a decade\, David Netto has been profiling the leading lights of the design world in lively\, illuminating articles for numerous publications. Now\, at long last\, he turns his erudite eye and rapier wit to his own work as an interior and architectural designer. Featuring some twenty projects\, ranging from city apartments and country houses to seaside and mountain getaways\, David Netto reveals an eclectic aesthetic that brings to modernism a touch of warmth and personality and to traditionalism a jolt of energy and a dash of the exotic. Extensively photographed\, with delightful watercolor illustrations by interiors artist Mita Bland\, the book is as enlightening to read as it is inspiring to look at.” \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy of David Netto to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana\, please place your order here! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/david-netto/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Arcana-David-Netto.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231113T175040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T215351Z UID:10001857-1699862400-1699981200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Cisco Home's Floor Sample Sale is here! DESCRIPTION:Anyone who has ever stepped into the Cisco Home showroom knows that their beautiful pieces are all custom-designed to perfectly fit your home’s decor. Cisco Home is located in a 5\,000 square foot space along Washington Boulevard\, featuring a large selection of sofas\, sectionals\, chairs and beds\, as well as a unique handblown glass lighting collection made in Los Angeles. \nBut Cisco rarely has the luxury of inventory that is readily available to their clients. Fortunately for us\, Cisco has a selection of items presented during High Point Furniture Market this year and is passing on the savings to you. Stop in the showroom to enjoy a rare floor model sale at 20 – 60% off regular prices! \nIn case you didn’t know: Noblessa shares the Cisco showroom.  On your visit\, enjoy exploring this high-end brand offering long-lasting kitchens\, built with modern lines from the best German materials. The interior parking garage is located at 8711 Washington Boulevard\, just a few short steps west of the Cisco showroom. \nBook an Appointment Today! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/cisco-homes-floor-sample-sale-is-here/ LOCATION:Cisco Home\, 8705 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sample-Sale-23.11.13.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20230712T001240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172609Z UID:10001832-1700120700-1700127000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Panel Discussion - Housing on the Fast Track: The Impact of Directive 1 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 16th\, 2023\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDuring Mayor Karen Bass’s inaugural week as Los Angeles’ leader\, she introduced Executive Directive 1 (ED 1)\, a groundbreaking policy aimed at expediting the construction of affordable housing and shelters in the city. The initiative\, successful in reducing the approval time for such projects from over six months to a mere 37 days\, has been hailed as a pivotal move in the city’s fight against its housing crisis. It has resulted in a surge in project applications\, with over 4\,000 units proposed in the first six months alone. The greater approval certainty and flexible incentives have made many more 100% deed-restricted affordable projects feasible\, and they have unlocked the private market: many ED 1 proposals are from for-profit developers that do not require public financing. \nThe policy has not been without controversy. When first enacted\, certain single family zoned parcels were eligible for streamlining affordable multifamily projects. Although the directive was amended to rescind this eligibility\, project applications that were submitted before the change are in a state of limbo\, hotly contested between developers\, housing advocates\, neighborhood groups\, and the City. \nNevertheless\, the City is now seeking to enshrine key tenets of ED 1 into law to ensure its longevity and continued positive effect on the housing landscape of Los Angeles. Many housing advocates would like to ensure that the permanent Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance continues to unlock the full potential of affordable housing development\, while others have flagged the need to avoid unintended consequences such as the displacement of existing tenants. \nJoin the Westside Urban Forum as we delve deep into the aspirations and implications of ED 1\, as well as its proposed codification into the Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance. With homelessness and housing affordability reaching critical levels\, ED 1 aims to streamline the development process\, but what challenges lie ahead? Join us to understand\, debate\, and envision the future of Los Angeles housing. \nSpeakers\nScott Epstein\, Policy and Research Director\, Abundant Housing LA\nBen Lee\, Broker\, Marcus & Millichap\nKevin J. Keller\, AICP\, Senior Advisor\, Office of Mayor Karen Bass \nModerator\nNancy Barba\, Planning Commissioner\, City of Culver City \nRegistration Fees\n$50 Members\n$65 Non-Members\n$10 Student Members & Retired Members\n$15 Student Non-Members & Retired Non-Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, July 19th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, July 19th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station\n(1 block west at Washington and National Blvds) \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines\n(at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner) \nParking\nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Parking Map \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum.com to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nwww.westsideurbanforum.com \nImage Credit: California State Senate URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-breakfast-panel-discussion-housing-on-the-fast-track-the-impact-of-directive-1/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WUF-23.11.16.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231104T195809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T220804Z UID:10001854-1700323200-1700330400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Pippa Garner: Act Like You Know Me DESCRIPTION:Free \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, November 18th\, 4:00-6:00 pm for a book signing with renowned Los Angeles-based artist Pippa Garner. \nAvailable will be the much-anticipated catalogue for Ms. Garner’s current career-spanning retrospective – Act Like You Know Me\, along with the 2023 edition of her iconic\, long-unavailable Philip Garner’s Better Living Catalog. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy of either – or both – to have shipped or to pick up at the shop\, please place your order with Arcana Books! \nWe look forward to seeing you this Saturday! \nAct Like You Know Me is the first comprehensive monograph on innovative American artist Pippa Garner. Encompassing Garner’s most iconic works\, from the Backwards Car to the Half-Suit\, alongside never-before-seen photographs and ephemera\, it surveys fifty years of her transdisciplinary art practice\, from the late 1960s to the early 2010s\, through photography\, illustration\, ephemera\, and original writings. “Act Like You Know Me” supplements exclusive visuals and texts by Garner with archival press materials on the artist from such notable figures as Glenn O’Brien\, Ralph Rugoff\, and Hayden Dunham in addition to three new original commissions from contemporary\, award-winning authors Shola von Reinhold\, Dodie Bellamy\, and Fiona Alison Duncan\, and serves to introduce a highly-influential\, under-recognized artist whose uncompromising approach to life and practice has allowed her to interact with the worlds of illustration\, editorial\, television\, and art without ever becoming beholden to them. \nPippa Garner’s Better Living Catalogue – originally published in 1982\, takes the form of a mail order catalog featuring clever and whimsical inventions that parody consumer goods while simultaneously critiquing America’s obsession with ingenuity\, efficiency\, leisure\, and comfort. These works\, which were made as prototypes and photographed for the publication\, take the form of improbable accessories\, clothing\, footwear\, home appliances\, and office gadgets. For example\, the “Reactiononometer\,” a portable wristband\, instantly measures social success\, while the “Digital Diet Loafers” display the wearer’s weight with every step. If the “Munch-o-Matic” reduces deskwork interruptions by flinging a snack right into the user’s mouth\, other items promise financial solvency (the controlled cash flow “Autowallet”)\, sustainable waste management\, or mess-free companionship (the “Pet-a-Vision” TV console). The artist asserts that all of the products in the book are “absolute necessities for contemporary survival.” Many of the prototypes Garner created for the publication were ultimately repurposed or recycled\, making this previously rare gem of an artist book one of the artist’s few works to now be widely available. \nBorn in the suburbs of Chicago in 1942\, the artist formerly known as Philip Garner has satirized American-style consumerism for decades\, reifying the joys of everyday life and personal liberation along her way. With her prankish sense of humour and conceptual dedication to experimental engineering\, she has altered materials of mass production – from Fordism through the pharmacopornographic era – subverting commercial binaries to reveal the transitory nature of material life and her own transpersonal identity. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/pippa-garner/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arcana_Pippa-Garner_23.11.13-1.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231104T200717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172038Z UID:10001855-1701532800-1701540000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing for New Ground: Jacob Samuel and Contemporary Etching DESCRIPTION:Free \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, December 2nd\, from 4:00-6:00 pm for a book signing for New Ground: Jacob Samuel and Contemporary Etching. \nMusic for the afternoon will be supplied by DJ Dave Muller. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana\, please purchase here. Orders will begin shipping Tuesday\, December 5th. \nOver the course of four decades\, Santa Monica-based master printer and publisher Jacob Samuel has collaborated with some of the most influential painters\, sculptors\, photographers\, performance artists\, and musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries to make etchings\, a medium grounded in techniques more than five centuries old. Through a traditional but maximally flexible approach\, he was driven to prove that etching could be a successful contemporary medium\, and the breadth\, variety and creativity in the works he published is evidence of his success in making old master printmaking relevant to artists today. Published for an exhibition that draws from Mr. Samuel’s catalog of more than seventy projects\, New Ground presents a selection of works by a diverse range of artists including Ed Ruscha\, John Baldessari\, Jonas Wood\, Shio Kusaka\, Barry McGee\, Wangechi Mutu\, Christopher Wool\, Chris Burden\, Nancy Rubins\, Mona Hatoum\, Rebecca Horn\, Jannis Kounellis\, Cristina Iglesias\, Rita McBride\, Josiah McElheny\, Mathew Monahan\, Meredith Monk\, Gabriel Orozco\, Gert and Uwe Tobias\, Charline von Heyl\, James Welling\, and many more. This richly illustrated hardbound catalogue features an essay by curator Esther Adler\, interviews with thirteen of the artists Samuel has worked with\, and a checklist detailing every project published by Edition Jacob Samuel in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. A brand new example additionally signed by master etcher – and decades-long Arcana pal Jacob Samuel. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/jacob-samuel/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/New-Ground-cover.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231120T215345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T021245Z UID:10001859-1701973800-1701981000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Nature\, Art & Habitat Residency - “FIRE: Renewal\, Rituals\, and Power” DESCRIPTION:Free \nOn Thursday\, December 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm\, please join us in welcoming Nature\, Art and Habitat as they introduce the 2024 residency topic\, FIRE: Renewal\, Rituals\, and Power. The evening’s conversation is focused on the role of Fire as an elemental force that has shaped the very fabric of existence on earth. \nThe discussion will address pressing questions such as: \n\nWhat is our awareness of the dynamics of fire?\nHow does fire and pollution connect us and highlight issues of global justice?\nHow can materialities help protect our homes and workplaces?\n\nCome imagine future scenarios about transforming our material culture and help NAHR investigate the many facets of fire in history\, rituals\, and renewal. The 2024 NAHR open call will be explored in an dialogue and through a collaborative design exercise. \nHead of Ceremony: Deborah Weintraub\, AIA\, LEED AP \nKeynote Speaker: Greg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA\, Architect TBD \nNAHR Fellow 2023: Dodd Holsapple\, Artist \nSCHEDULE\n6.30 – 6.40pm:  Arrival and Socializing\n6.40 – 6.45pm:  Introduction and Welcome\n6.45 – 6.50pm:  The “5 Ws” of NAHR\n6.50 – 7.05:  Past Fellow and Helms Grant recipient presentation Dodd Holsapple\n7.10 – 7.20pm:  Keynote address on 2024 topic by xxxx\n7.20 – 7.30pm:  2024 Topic Announcement\, Introduction of workshop prompts\n7.30 – 8.05pm:  Participative workshop / charrette\n8:05 – 8.30pm:  Presentations and final summation remarks \nABOUT NAHR\nNature Art and Habitat\, an Eco-laboratory of Multidisciplinary Practice\, located in Taleggio Valley\, Bergamo\, Italy and Santa Ynez\, California\, is a program that aims to unfold and display a sensitive type of culture that relates to nature as a source of inspiration and a measure of available resources. \nNAHR is a non-profit organization dedicated to explorations on the environment and creativity\, hosting researchers and scholars from all around the world yearly. \nFREE Parking is located in any of the Helms Bakery Campus lots. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/nahr-fire/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NAHR-Fire-2023_900w.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231106T151506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172216Z UID:10001856-1702137600-1702144800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book signing for Hearing Voices - Selected Lyrics 1987-2021 by Dean Wareham and Ed Templeton DESCRIPTION:Free \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, December 9th\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm for a book signing for Hearing Voices – Selected Lyrics 1987-2021 by Dean Wareham and Ed Templeton. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana\, please purchase here. Orders will begin shipping Tuesday\, December 12th. \nHearing Voices is a collection of lyrics by songwriting great Dean Wareham. Born in Wellington\, New Zealand\, Wareham moved to New York City as a teenager\, in August 1977. It was here\, in high school\, that he met future bandmates Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang. All three went on to attend Harvard University\, and in 1987 founded Galaxie 500\, for which Wareham was the singer\, guitarist and principal songwriter. Galaxie 500 released three albums For Rough Trade between 1987 and 1991 that have only grown in stature and influence. Wareham’s next band Luna recorded seven albums for Elektra and Beggar’s Banquet\, followed by four albums as Dean & Britta (with wife Britta Phillips)\, and three simply as Dean Wareham\, including his most recent album I Have Nothing to Say to the Mayor of L.A. Also a writer\, Wareham’s memoir\, Black Postcards\, was published by Penguin\, and he has contributed to Salon\, Pitchfork\, the Talkhouse and Counterpunch. \nHearing Voices is the first published collection of his lyrics\, and is the result of a unique collaboration with the artist Ed Templeton\, who created the illustrations for the book. Ed Templeton’s drawings\, paintings and photographs have been widely exhibited and published in the United States\, Europe and Asia. Hearing Voices is his fifth title with Nazraeli Press. A brand new example of the first edition limited to one thousand unnumbered copies additionally signed by Dean Wareham and Ed Templeton. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/hearing-voices/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-2.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231128T211205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T020942Z UID:10001860-1702742400-1702749600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing for Doug Aitken: Mirage DESCRIPTION:Free \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, December 16th\, from 4:00-6:00 pm for a book signing with Doug Aitken for Mirage. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana\, please purchase here. Orders will begin shipping Tuesday\, December 19th. \n\nBetween 2017 and 2021 artist Doug Aitken presented his site-specific installation entitled “Mirage” in the California desert outside Palm Springs\, at a defunct Detroit bank\, and nestled in the Swiss Alps. “Mirage” takes the form of a ranch-style suburban American house whose exterior is entirely clad in reflective mirrored surfaces that camouflage it in landscapes far removed from the familiar lawn and picket fence. The book is an immersive chronicle of the three installations\, featuring photographs\, architectural drawings\, and other materials related to the project accompanied by a text by Neville Wakefield as well as an interview with the artist. Handmade with cold foils\, silver printing\, an exposed spine\, and bound as a leporello\, this extraordinary document is a tour de force of the bookmaker’s art. \nA brand new\, most handsome example of the first edition limited to one thousand copies additionally boldly signed “Doug Aitken” in ink. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/doug-aitken-mirage/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Arcana-Doug-Aitken_3.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20240104T172658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T183300Z UID:10001862-1704959100-1704965400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Panel Discussion - A Conversation with Supervisor Lindsay Horvath DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 11th\, 2024\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIn 2022\, voters in Los Angeles County’s 3rd Supervisorial District elected Lindsay P. Horvath to the Board of Supervisors. Succeeding Sheila Kuehl\, Horvath assumed office after serving as a City Councilmember and the longest consecutively-serving Mayor for the City of West Hollywood. In December 2023\, she became chair of the Board. \nSupervisor Horvath has already made history with a number of historic firsts: she is the youngest woman and first millennial to be elected to the Board of Supervisors\, the youngest chair of the Board\, and currently is the only renter to serve on the Board – bringing a much-needed perspective to LA County leadership. \nHaving campaigned on solutions to homelessness\, public safety\, reproductive freedom\, and environmental sustainability\, Supervisor Horvath is positioned to deliver for a much larger constituency that includes the Westside and beyond. The third supervisorial district includes nearly two million residents and 431 square miles of land stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Los Feliz\, and from Venice to San Fernando. The County’s $43 billion budget eclipses the combined state budgets of Kansas\, Montana and Vermont. \nThe Westside Urban Forum is pleased to welcome Supervisor Horvath for a candid discussion with their membership\, kicking off our 2024 programs. \nModerator to be announced. \nRegistration Fees\n$50 Members\n$65 Non-Members\n$10 Student Members & Retired Members\n$15 Student Non-Members & Retired Non-Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, January 10th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, January 10th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station\n(1 block west at Washington and National Blvds) \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines\n(at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner) \nParking\nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Parking Map \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum.com to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nwww.westsideurbanforum.com URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-breakfast-panel-discussion-a-conversation-with-supervisor-lindsay-horvath/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lyndsey-P-Horvath-Official-Headshot-2022-500_625.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20240111T191600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T213618Z UID:10001863-1705147200-1705165200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Helms Avenue Sidewalk Sale this Saturday DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 13th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM\, please visit our retailers during a special Helms Avenue Sidewalk Sale\, with incredible savings featured at this pop up event on our pedestrian plaza\, with additional in-store\, online and special-order items available. Additional sales and promotions are located inside our Helms Bakery showrooms. Please see retailers for more details. \nHD Buttercup | Coco Republic not only completed a BIG showroom redesign\, is hosting their famous Half Yearly Sale\, but will pop up outside on Helms Avenue for one day only with not-to-be-missed items for your home. You’ll have to venture inside their showroom to see the rest of the sale\, which is literally everything! \nFeatured items from HD Buttercup include the Montauk Dining Armchair and the Tribeca Emerald Side Table.  \nThe Rug Warehouse has many rugs being deeply discounted during their Semi-Annual Sale\, including a late 19th century antique Lavar Kerman carpet. See the rug experts for additional items on sale in-store. \nRejuvenation is making way for new 2024 designs inside their showroom so their tent will be chock full of sale items to select from\, including a Monrowe Chair in luscious brown leather\, tables\, mirrors and more! \nHarbour Outdoor has a big online sale in full swing\, but they are offering special discount orders on their Loop Sun Lounge\, $2295 and on sale for $1606\, their Pacific Dining Chair\, $750\, on sale for $524\, and their Pacific Angled Sun Lounge\, $1795 on sale for $1256. Don’t miss out on this one-day-only offer. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sidewalk-sale/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SidewalkSale_011124_1000px.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20231213T172432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T215745Z UID:10001861-1705766400-1705773600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Todd Hido + Mark Steinmetz DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 20th\, from 4:00-6:00 pm as Arcana: Books on the Arts starts 2024 off in style by presenting a special dual book signing with longtime favorites – and pals – Todd Hido and Mark Steinmetz. \nEach has a lovely hot off the Nazraeli Press offering in The End Sends Advance Warning and France 1987\, and they both will be at the shop for the afternoon! \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy of Todd Hido’s The End Sends Advance Warning\, Mark Steinmetz’s France 1987\, or both\, to have shipped or to pick up at the shop\, please place your order here. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTodd Hido \n“For over 25 years\, Todd Hido has crafted narratives through loose and mysterious suburban scenes\, desolate landscapes\, and cinematic portraits. Irrespective of its title\, this is a book about hope and beauty and why we seek it so desperately at this time. For his latest images he has roamed as far as the Hawaiian Islands and their meteorological opposites; the shores of the Bering Sea\, and Nordic fjords above the Arctic Circle. Even with such geographic diversity\, Hido captures places that feel at once familiar and unknown; welcoming and unsettling. With this stunning new monograph\, Hido picks up where his previous title Bright Black World left off\, presenting some eighty new and previously unpublished landscape photographs. The End Sends Advance Warning is beautifully printed on heavyweight art paper and bound in offset printed linen. The book also includes nine tipped-in photographs printed on Kasadaka art paper\, as well as tipped-in and laid-in booklets. A masterpiece of an artist’s book\, and a must for the serious contemporary art library.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMark Steinmetz \n“In the summer of 1987\, I was 26 years old\, a couple years out of graduate school\, and living in a derelict apartment outside of Boston. I had received an artist’s residency in the South of France\, and so\, in August\, I flew to Paris. I stayed a few weeks with close family friends in a top floor apartment on the Avenue de Wagram. My friends were working in fashion and film\, and I was told my bed had once belonged to Jane Fonda before she became Barbarella. The weather was getting colder\, and they gave me a brown corduroy jacket to wear that Jean Seberg (Godard’s Breathless\, Preminger’s Bonjour Tristesse) had cried on. I would eat some breakfast and run around Paris photographing all day—hardly eating because I had no money—returning to their apartment for dinner and a glass of champagne. \n“Later in the year\, I went to the South to begin my artist’s residency at the Camargo Foundation\, in Cassis\, a town on the sea not far from Marseille. The writer Virginia Woolf\, the pointillist Paul Signac\, the fauvists André Derain and Raoul Dufy\, and the Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral\, had spent extended periods of time in Cassis. I took day trips from Cassis to Arles\, Aix\, Marseille\, and Nice\, and could process my film in the simple darkroom that was supplied to me. \n“In 1987\, there were no cell phones or digital cameras. To meet up with someone you had to set a time and a place and each of you had to stick to the plan. The seasons seemed to linger around more\, and in general\, everyone seemed to have more time. The parks\, museums\, and subways were less crowded. The rhythm of daily life was more relaxed. People were worried in 1987\, but not as worried as we are now.” – From the Introduction by Mark Steinmetz \nThis wonderful collection of previously unpublished photographs by Mark Steinmetz\, made some thirty-five years ago during an extended stay in the South of France\, provides welcome insight into his earliest years as a working artist. It comprises over sixty photographs beautifully printed in duotone on Japanese Kasadaka art paper\, and bound in Burgundy linen. Limited to only one thousand case-bound copies\, France 1987 will sell out quickly. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/todd-hido/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HidoSteinmetz_covers.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20240212T220053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T164521Z UID:10001868-1706259600-1706461200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: Helms Instagram Giveaway for February DESCRIPTION:We had such a blast sharing our #love for all of you during last December’s Giftable Giveaways on Instagram\, that we’ve decided to give away something every month of the year! \nThat’s right. We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate  you for choosing Helms Bakery District as your go-to design hub\, your shopping destination\, and a favorite spot to dine. Thanks for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up. We love seeing you! \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to see what we’re giving away and to be eligible to participate. The Giveaway begins on Friday\, January 26th at 9 am and ends on Sunday\, January 28th at 5 pm. \nTo enter is Simple: \n(1) you must Follow us on Instagram\, \n(2) Tag 2 friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too\, and \n(3) Tell us why you love Pasta! \nSign up for our newsletter to find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. \nGood luck! \nRules & Regs \n(4) No purchase is required to enter. \n(5) Winners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \n(6) Open to US residents only\, 18 years and older.  By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \n(7) This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \n(8) The “Helms Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \n(9) One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \n(10) This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-helms-instagram-giveaway-for-february/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FRESHPERK-PASTASIS-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115329 CREATED:20240130T002338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T182704Z UID:10001865-1706976000-1706983200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion for WINOGRAND COLOR DESCRIPTION:Free \nOn Saturday\, February 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm\, please join Arcana: Books on the Arts for a discussion about the fabulous new Twin Palms book WINOGRAND COLOR with the book’s editor Michael Almereyda and Geoff Dyer. The discussion will begin at 4:15 followed by a book signing with Mr. Almereyda. \nIf you can’t make it\, you can order a copy of WINOGRAND COLOR signed by Michael Almereyda here. \nGarry Winogrand is known primarily for his spontaneous and energetic street photography in black-and-white. What is lesser known is that Winogrand also shot more than 45\,000 color slides between the early 1950s and late 1960s. These photographs were often taken between assignments\, when the photographer\, working on his own\, developed and refined an approach to his medium that was increasingly open\, independent\, and radical. He routinely photographed with two cameras strapped around his neck\, one loaded with color film\, the other with black and white. \n“Winogrand Color” presents one hundred and fifty photographs selected from the archives at the Center for Creative Photography by the American film director\, Michael Almereyda and former Museum of Modern Art curator\, Susan Kismaric. It is the first monograph dedicated to the artist’s rarely seen color work. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-discussion-with-michael-almereyda-and-geoff-dyer/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WINOGRAND-COLOR_Arcana.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR