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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230823T234952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T001858Z UID:10001840-1693058400-1693072800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Free \nTo the hip\, hip-hop and you don’t stop…\nJoin us in celebrating Hip-Hop culture\, with showcases from local DJ Dessaline\, DJ Wes (Wesovertheworld)\, MCs\, and more. Produced by Bucketlist Society and presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA\, and the A+D Museum at Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture. Curated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop — emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti — and explores its influence on the world of design and architecture. The 50th birthday party highlights all the elements of the cultural force that is hip hop. \nRefreshments from Leimert Park Wine \nComplimentary valet parking available! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/hip-hops-50th-anniversary-celebration/ 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/HH50_Gallery_Celebration_1200px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000584-1693137600-1693159200@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/2023-08-27/ 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:20230831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000585-1693483200-1693504800@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/2023-08-31/ 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:20230901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000586-1693569600-1693591200@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/2023-09-01/ 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:20230902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000587-1693656000-1693677600@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/2023-09-02/ 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:20230903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000588-1693742400-1693764000@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/2023-09-03/ 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:20230907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000589-1694088000-1694109600@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/2023-09-07/ 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:20230908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000590-1694174400-1694196000@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/2023-09-08/ 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:20230909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000591-1694260800-1694282400@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/2023-09-09/ 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:20230909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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:20260403T121029 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 END:VCALENDAR