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ART OF PALMS
CREATIVE & CULTURAL ASSET MAP
OF THE PALMS NEIGHBORHOOD OF LOS ANGELES
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It's a scorcher out there! Discover Palm's new monthly literally magazine: Scorched Palms
Jordan Penland was wallowing in post-graduation depression when he randomly spotted a Palms NC lawn sign while out on a walk. Desperate...
Art of Palms LA
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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(Re)miniscing on (Re)visioning Overland Ave.
In 2015, the Palms Neighborhood Council published a report by UCLA Urban Planning Student Melody Wu that presented a detailed plan on...
Art of Palms LA
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Firefighters at Station 43 vow to preserve Todd Gray’s sculpture
Designed by Hamilton High School graduate and Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Todd Gray, the steel sculpture on the front of the Los...
Art of Palms LA
Mar 4, 20202 min read
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Brewed from the Ashes: How Jack Phoenix lives on as SAKE.
At 15 years old, Jack Phoenix was an aspiring graphic designer with over 100 pieces of work and an avid fan base among his peers. His...
Art Of Palms
Sep 17, 20192 min read
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The Birth of BMX: How Palm’s history of cycling lead to the extreme sport
Palms has a long and exciting history with the humble bicycle. At the end of the 19th century, bicycle use had exploded to the point...
Art of Palms LA
Jul 11, 20192 min read
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n/naka, Palms' famous fine dining restaurant, receives two Michelin Stars.
n/naka, the internationally renowned fine dining restaurant in Palms, LA, was one of six Los Angeles County restaurants to be awarded two...
Art Of Palms
Jun 12, 20193 min read
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Your Memories Wanted! Share your stories of the Westside Pavilion at Pick Pico 2019
For over thirty years, the Westside Pavilion has been an iconic fixture for the communities of West Los Angeles. The three-story shopping...
Art Of Palms
May 16, 20192 min read
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Kind For Cures: How a shuttered fast-food joint in Palms permeated pop-culture
Rumors about Trey Parker and Matt Stone's love of fried chicken are rampant in West Los Angeles. From unconfirmed sightings at Dinah's in...
Art Of Palms
Apr 30, 20192 min read
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The Tragic Tale of ZaBumBa - a scandal that shocked Hollywood and devastated Palms.
Long-time and former residents of Palms fondly remember ZaBumBa, the ubiquitous Brazilian restaurant, bar, and energetic gathering space...
Art Of Palms
Apr 30, 20192 min read
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New assets on their way to Art Of Palms
Since the original Art of Palms report was presented to and published by Arts for LA in 2017, several significant assets have appeared in...
Art Of Palms
Apr 29, 20191 min read
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