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THE ART OF__ Viewing Party at Bonhams and Online Auction

The Laurel Foundation is thrilled to host its annual international online art auction fundraiser,  “The Art Of _,” from January 8-18, 2024 with a VIP Art Viewing Party on January 16th at Bonhams Los Angeles. 

The Art Of_ international online auction sponsored by Bonhams and Lexus opens January 8, 2024 and continues through January 18, 2024. The auction features 77 contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photographs converging internationally revered, up-and-coming artists and transgender/gender diverse or HIV+ artists in a celebration of creativity for a great cause.

Generously sponsored by Bonhams & Lexus to benefit The Laurel Foundation, the international online auction will feature 77 donated contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs. Online bidding will open January 8, 2024 at 1:00PM PST and close on January 18, 2024 at 1:00PM PST.

A special Viewing Party will take place on January 16th from 6:30-8:30PM at Bonhams, with a VIP viewing from 6:30-7:00PM to meet select artists and celebrities. " Tickets to the event range from $40 (general admission) to $125 (VIP admission).



To learn more about the The Art Of _ auction, register for the auction, and/or purchase tickets to the January 16th event, visit: TheArtOf2024.Givesmart.com

Celebrating 32 years of service, The Laurel Foundation offers vital mental health and support programs, as well as a gender-affirming community, at the forefront of its mission. Each year, it serves hundreds of low-income, at-risk participants through its Camp Mulberry and Camp Laurel, day and resident programs. By offering an inclusive environment where campers can meet adult mentors and role models, the camp's aim is to instill positive self-identity for all those who attend by building self-esteem and empowering attendees to build productive successful lives.

L.A.’s largest free multicultural holiday celebration Christmas Eve

64th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration — 23 performing groups in colorful costumes, representing the many cultures of Los Angeles, celebrate the season during this free, 3-hour extravaganza of holiday-themed music and dance.

WHEN:
• Sunday, Dec. 24 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(Audience begins lining up at noon)

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
*All performance times are approximate and subject to change.

♦ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.:
• South Side Symphony (18-piece Black youth orchestra fuses soul, hip-hop and jazz with classical technique)
• RAISE (18-member gospel choir)
• Técnica Arte y Folklore (colorful Mexican folklorico)
• Pasadena Girls' Choir (all girls choir ages 7-17)
• TAIKOPROJECT (heart-pounding Japanese drumming) & Blue 13 Dance Company (Southeast Asian Indian-influenced contemporary choreography)
• Christian Fellowship Chorale (30-member gospel choir accompanied by piano, guitar, bass & drums))
• Jessica Fichot (French/Chinese chanteuse on accordion & toy piano, accompanied by clarinet, guitar, and bass)

♦ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.:
• Greeting by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (2nd District)
• Torrance Civic Chorale & South Bay Children’s Choir (Choral music)
• Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Institute (Korean dance)
• Vox Femina Los Angeles (All-female choir)
• Gabrielito Y La Verdad (Nine-piece Latin jazz band)
• Treble on Grand (a cappella jazz)
• XoroTroptzi (colorful Bulgarian folk dance ensemble)
• MUSYCA Children’s Choir (40-member youth vocal ensemble)

♦ 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.:
• Divas and Drummers of Compton (25 dancers, 10 drummers)
• Carnegie Gospel Choir (50-member choir accompanied by piano, bass & drums)
• Mostly Kosher & Jewish Youth Orchestra (Nine-piece Jewish cultural revival band & six-piece youth orchestra)
• Palmdale Choral Union (world-class high school choir)
• M Dance Collective (traditional Chinese dance)
• The Citrus Singers (30-member choir with handbells)
• Reverb Tap (tap dance ensemble)
• Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (upbeat holiday tunes and “choralography”)
• Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (16-piece, all-female mariachi ensemble)

WHERE:
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90012

Apply to be a Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate by Tuesday January 2!

 
 

Apply to be a Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate by Tuesday January 2!

 

The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is accepting applications for our Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate (NEA) position. Applications are due Tuesday January 2, 2024.

 

NEAs are field representatives who promote civic participation in government and in the system of Neighborhood Councils. They provide direct Neighborhood Council support by interpreting documents and ordinances related to the governance of Neighborhood Councils, developing informal training and group programs to support the growth and development of the System of Neighborhood Councils, and providing individual support for Neighborhood Council board members.

 

Ideal candidates will have experience with the Neighborhood Council system, but this experience is not required. They will also have strong public speaking skills, a minimum of three years of intensive community organizing experience, and a valid CA license and personal vehicle. Fluency in another language, spatial mapping skills, social media knowledge, and an understanding of the principles of board governance, while not required, are highly desirable.

 

For questions about this job post, please contact Henry Lo.
Learn More and Apply For the NEA Role

Apply to be a Project Assistant by

Tuesday January 2!

 

The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is accepting applications for a Project Assistant. Applications are due Tuesday January 2, 2024.

 

The Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of Neighborhood Council election and selection activities and outreach in conjunction with Neighborhood Council Boards and the Office of the City Clerk. This position will also assist in promoting civic participation in government and in the system of Neighborhood Councils, including the Charter of the City of Los Angeles and the Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils, and assisting in the development of informal training.

 

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience working in an office setting, preferably with experience in personnel, human resources, legal matters, and/or California Public Records Act. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe applications are highly desired.

 

For questions about this job post, please contact Henry Lo.
Learn More and Apply For the Project Assistant Role

General Manager Call for Applications Deadline Extended to December 22

 

The City of Los Angeles is looking for a new General Manager for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment - apply by Friday December 22, 2023! 

 

The General Manager heads a staff of 33 in the department which supports LA’s Neighborhood Council system. Together, LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils form the grassroots arm of the City of Los Angeles government.

 

The hiring process is led by the City of LA Personnel Department. Read the full job description and requirements to be a candidate, and learn how to apply, at http://tiny.cc/GMjob. For questions, please contact the Personnel Department directly at the email address in the job listing. 
Learn More and Apply

GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK’S NYELA

Dec 31, 2023 to Jan 01, 2024, 8:00 pm - 12:30 am
 
200 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ring in the new year with the whole family at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA in Downtown L.A.! Join thousands of Angelenos at the biggest free New Year’s Eve music and dance party on the West Coast with L.A.’s very own Latin funk band, La Verdad, acclaimed Reggaeton performer La Doña, an epic lineup of all-women DJs and more performing on two stages at this alcohol-free celebration. Experience Gloria Molina Grand Park’s signature midnight countdown to 2024 with a 3-D light show projected on iconic City Hall.  

Website:

grandparkla.org

Event Type:

Culture & Community, Family Activity, General Events, Holiday & Seasonal

Fee Required:

No

CD10 Benny Potter Snow Night

 

 
Dec 22, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 
2413 2nd Ave.
Los Angeles , CA 90018

Councilwoman Heather Hutt is bringing the snow to Los Angeles this Holiday season! Join Council District 10 for a Winter Wonderland Experience that will include food, games, and more! Entry is free, and this community event is for the entire community to enjoy. 

File:

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Event Type:

Holiday & Seasonal

Fee Required:

No

Ages:

All

Contact:

Council District 10 Office
(323)276-4917

Innovation Fund Committee Meeting

INNOVATION FUND COMMITTEE / INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE COMMISSION (IPC)* Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – 1:00 p.m.
City Hall East - Office of the City Administrative Office (CAO)
200 North Main Street - 15th Floor - Large Conference Room

AGENDA

Amtrak To Host Los Angeles Hiring Event for Chefs and Electricians

Amtrak To Host Los Angeles Hiring Event for Chefs and Electricians

 

LOS ANGELES – Amtrak is hosting a hiring event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 12. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree By Hilton Los Angeles Downtown (120 South Los Angeles Street). Local job opportunities include Amtrak Chefs and Electricians.

Amtrak Chefs: Responsible for meal preparation in the kitchen on board our dining cars. The Chef/Line Cook must have the ability to cook within Amtrak’s existing recipes. Individuals must have 1-2 years of previous experience as a Chef/Line Cook

Electricians: Responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical, electronic and HVAC systems in accordance with the FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Time:  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown

  120 S. Los Angeles St.

  Los Angeles, CA 90012

Anyone who receives a job offer will need to complete an onsite drug test. This event is part of a larger Amtrak campaign to hire for new jobs across the country.

Los Angeles Convention Center - Hyrox

Dec 16, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
 
1201 S. Figueroa St.
South Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90015

HYROX is a new sport. It’s an innovative and holistic approach to fitness that offers a uniquely inclusive mass-participation fitness competition: a circuit-style race consisting of 8 natural movement stations, with 1 kilometer of running before each. Participants all around the world compete in the exact same course format, for time. Comparable worldwide rankings make HYROX the first and only global fitness race for every body.


There are four different race categories to choose from, making it accessible and challenging, no matter what level of fitness or experience. HYROX serving people of all backgrounds and abilities on their fitness journeys to create a healthy lifestyle. Categories include Team Relay, Doubles, Individual Open and Individual Pro.

Website:

https://hyrox.com/event/hyrox-la/

Event Type:

General Events

Fee Required:

Yes

Echo Park Farmers’ Market

Dec 08, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 
Sunset Blvd and Logan St
Los Angeles, CA 90026

A staple in the trendy Echo Park neighborhood, the Echo Park Farmers’ Market continues to grow in popularity because of the ever-growing number of farmers and producers who participate on a weekly basis.

Established in 2006, the Echo Park Farmers’ Market has grown steadily to become one of the most popular and well-attended of SEE-LA’s certified markets. Every Friday, 15 local farmers set up their tables and offer up a wide variety of produce and value added products like jams and jellies, honey, and fresh farm-grown flowers.

Community and family events are held regularly – and live music helps make this late afternoon and evening market a must-do for the neighborhood.

At the market, you can use your CalFresh EBT card and WIC checks. Additionally, we offer Market Match which doubles CalFresh up to $10 per day. Stop by the information booth to receive your extra dollars to spend at the market!

The Echo Park Farmers’ Market is open every Friday rain or shine, from 3pm-7:30pm, and is held on Logan Street, at Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park.

Website:

https://seela.org/markets-echo-park/

Event Type:

General Events

Fee Required:

No

BBSC Meeting Agenda

AGENDA OF THE
BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSIONERS (BBSC)
SPECIAL HEARING
201 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET - ROOM 900
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 - MEETING NO. 8690

AGENDA

CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee - Special Meeting

***SPECIAL MEETING***
Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Call-in Option for Public Comment. Public Comment
Will Thus Be Taken Both In-Person in the Room 1500 of City Hall East and Also via
Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer Remote Public Comment at
the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.
CRA/LA BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Thursday, December 14, 2023
200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles
City Hall East – Room 1500
(Main Conference Room)
1:30 p.m.

AGENDA

  1. Board of Water and Power Commissioners Agenda - Audit Committee
  2. Wilshire Center-Koreatown NC Regular General Board Meeting
  3. A FESTIVE HOLIDAY KICK-OFF EVENT AT THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET
  4. LACERS Governance Committee/Special Meeting
  5. Harbor Gateway North NC Public Safety/ Emergency Preparedness Committee
  6. NoHo NC Arts, Park, & Beautification Committee Meeting Agenda
  7. Emp. Congress Central Area NDC Board Meeting
  8. SPECIAL MEETING - Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
  9. City of Los Angeles Employee Relations Board Agenda
  10. 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference
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