Join Author Walter Thompson-Hernandez as he discusses cowboys and community with Randy Savvy, Leader of the Compton Cowboys. His new book The Compton Cowboys: A New Generation of Cowboys in America’s Urban Heartland explores the history and current realities of these young modern-day black Cowboys working to uplift their community through horses and ranching lifestyle.
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LA Made: Compton Cowboys: How Horses Turned Friends Into Family and Saved a Community
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Downtown Santa Monica Farmers Market
The Downtown Santa Monica Farmers market is widely recognized as one of the largest and most diverse Certified Farmers’ Markets in the nation. Local residents, out-of-town visitors, celebrities, and many of Los Angeles’ best-known chefs and restaurants, can be found shopping in this location which features over 60 California farms.
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Community Band
Community Band with Logan Hone is held outside in Hermon Park most Saturday, as a series of creative musical sessions and concerts. Musicians of all skill levels, ages, & backgrounds are invited to join the band in learning an eclectic mix of music, including jazz, Latin, folk, & original material. Participation is free. Bring your instrument, water, and snacks. Percussion instruments are provided.
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CANOGA PARK WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKET
Lively Saturdays with live music, food vendors, and fresh produce, every week from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Owensmouth Ave (between Sherman Way & Wyandotte Street)
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Tom LaBonge Day of Service 2023
Join LA Civil Rights, LA City Councilmembers Paul Krekorian, Nithya Raman, Monica Rodriguez, and Hugo Soto-Martinez, and the LaBonge Family during LA For All week on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 9AM to celebrate and honor Mr. LA, Former Councilmember Tom LaBonge for his dedication and commitment to civil service with a day of community clean-up in North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Pacoima, and Mid-City. Clean-ups across the city are welcome. Below are the kick-off locations of the clean-ups. Please select…
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2023 ASIAN AMERICAN EXPO – YEAR OF THE RABBIT
Asian American Expo ushers in the Year of the Rabbit; continuing the tradition of hosting the largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America. Eager to roll out the red carpets for attendees, the 41st annual Expo is here to demonstrate why this is a ‘must attend’ cultural celebration in America with a smorgasbord of food, entertainment at every corner, a myriad of vendors to delight one’s urge to splurge, and plenty more activities to participate. The expo will have 5…