Panorama Play Street

A Street Party of Fun for the Neighborhood!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

 

 

 

Panorama Play Street

Saturday May 4th, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A mini-street festival & community event, in front of the Velaslavasay Panorama on 24th Street between Hoover & Magnolia.

Featuring booths and entertainment from organizations such as: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 24th Street Theater, 3D Space, Zorthian Ranch, Crop Swap LA, dublab, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation, Community Services Unlimited, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, USC Environmental Justice Research Lab, LADOT, West Adams Heritage Association, Los Angeles Breakfast Club, & more!

A "Play Street" is a neighborhood block that residents apply to temporarily close to car traffic and transform into a place where neighbors of all ages are free to gather, learn and play.

 

Community Partners Include:

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LAB AT USC

The Environmental Justice Research Lab at USC partners with communities to understand environmental quality and impacts on public health  among populations impacted by industrial pollution and burdened by multiple social and economic stressors.  USCEHC also works to democratize scientific data and build local knowledge to inform action.

USCEHC Website      USCEHC X/Twitter     USCEHC Instagram

 

ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development.

Esperanza Website

 

3-D SPACE

3-D SPACE is a museum, gallery, theater, library and classroom dedicated to both the preservation of the history of stereoscopic imaging, and the advancement of current and future 3-D arts and sciences. 3-D SPACE is a non-profit arts organization located in Los Angeles.

3-D SPACE Website

 

BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER

Bob Baker Marionette Theater is the longest-running puppet theater in the United States and has served kids (and adults!) of all ages through their variety marionette performances and programming since 1963. With over 3,000 handcrafted puppets and a passionate and creative staff, Bob Baker Marionette Theater strives to make the world as imaginative as they see it.

BBMT Website

 

24TH STREET THEATRE

24th STreet Theatre Website

 

ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIANS FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT (ACCE)

ACCE Website

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED (CSU)

The CSU mission is to foster the creation of communities actively working to address the inequalities and systemic barriers that make sustainable communities and self-reliant life-styles unattainable. 

They are committed to supporting and creating justice-driven community-based programs and educational initiatives, which seek to foster dialogue, and create awareness and critical consciousness.

CSU Website

 

DUBLAB

dublab is a Los Angeles-based, community-supported internet radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of positive music, arts, and culture. dublab cultivates and supports local cultural ecosystems worldwide. Through community-generated radio, dublab expands curiosity, experimentation, inclusivity, education and connection.

dublab Website     dublab Instagram    dublab Twitter/X

 

CROPSWAP LA

Crop Swap LA is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit based in South Los Angeles determined to grow food on unused spaces in ways that create jobs, preserve water, and equitably distribute the food.

Crop Swap LA Website    Crop Swap LA Instagram    Crop Swap Youtube  

 

ZORTHIAN RANCH

For over 70 years the Zorthian Ranch has existed as a haven for artists & intellectuals, a community + arts center, and a natural respite from the city. Conveniently located 15 miles from Downtown Los Angeles in beautiful Altadena California, Zorthian Ranch rests on 45 acres of mountains, valleys, forests, structures, and sculptures. It’s distinctive architecture was hand built by the great Jirayr Zorthian, once a popular and eccentric artist in the area. Vintage vehicles, a variety of animals (including a Llama), agriculture, and a diverse landscape provides unequaled potential for film & photo, community happenings, art, music and permaculture.

Zorthian Ranch Website    Zorthian Ranch Instagram    

 

WEST ADAMS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION (WAHA)

Founded in 1983, WAHA is devoted to the preservation of the historic West Adams section of Los Angeles.  Besides the goal of preservation of the community’s architectural heritage WAHA also supports beautification activities, block club initiatives, neighborhood councils within the West Adams network and in addition seeks to educate Los Angeles’ citizens as well as others about the area’s cultural heritage and about possible restoration techniques. 

WAHA Website

LOS ANGELES BREAKFAST CLUB (LABC)

For nearly 100 years, The Los Angeles Breakfast Club has been gathering to enjoy mornings among friends. Whether making new contacts or actively supporting good works in the community, its members come from all walks of life to share a meal and friendship.

LABC Website

 

RAP

RAP

LA REC  & PARKS

 

 

 

Catering Support:

PETE'S BURGERS

For over 50 years, Pete's Burgers has been providing tasty food for the neighborhood. 

 

Other Support: 

 

COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 - MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON

Council District 8 Website

 

COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 - EUNISSES HERNANDEZ

Council District 1 Website

 

LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT)

LADOT leads transportation planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations in the City of Los Angeles to provide safe, accessible transportation services and infrastructure.

LADOT Website

 

PLAY STREETS

 

Play Streets is a program that enables Angelenos to temporarily close down their streets to cars and transform them into places for play, learning, and fun for all ages!

Play Streets Website

VELASLAVASAY PANORAMA

The Velaslavasay Panorama is an exhibition hall, theatre and garden dedicated to the production and presentation of unusual visual experiences, including those of the 360-degree variety and linear moving panoramas.  

Velaslavasay Panorama Website     Velaslavasay Panorama Instagram