{"id":25378,"date":"2015-11-14T11:09:46","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T18:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=25378"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:28:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:28:12","slug":"la-cultural-sites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/los-angeles\/la-cultural-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Cultural Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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California African American Museum, Los Angeles<\/strong>; (c) Soul Of America<\/p><\/div>\n

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LA Cultural Sites<\/h2>\n
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California African American Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lula Washington Dance Theatre<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: In 1980, Lula Washington founded this theatre group specializing in a challenging and creative blend of African, modern and ballet repertory; she has produced nationally respected works such as The Little Light, Gospel Christmas and Circle of Dance; the annual Gospel Kwanzaa performance will have you cheering! The theatre also features a delightful Youth Dance Ensemble helps inner city youths gain performance experience and confidence
\nADMISSION: event-based; check website for venue
\nDAYS & HOURS: by appt or special event
\nADDRESS: 3773 South Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 323-292-5852
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.lulawashington.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Debbie Allen Dance Academy<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: In 2001, Debbie Allen, the actor-director of the Fame TV series, open this dance academy to committed to expand the reach of dance and theater arts for young people in the greater Los Angeles, inspiring and transforming their lives; in 2012, the academy moved to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza; you can find DADA Alumni on Broadway, Film and Television as choreographers, dancers and creators; many popular classes for different age groups are featured
\nADMISSION: event-based; check website for venue
\nDAYS & HOURS: check website calendar
\nADDRESS: 3791 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: parking garage in plaza
\nPHONE: 310-280-9145
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/debbieallendanceacademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rave Motion Pictures Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Best place to experience Black audience interaction with a movie; Magic Johnson Theater chain started here in 1996; in 2010, Magic sold his interest in his movie chain to Rave Theaters who renovated and reopened it in 2011; the upscale 15-screen cineplex features major films, but is revered for its Pan-African Film Festival during Black History Month; comfortable stadium seating and digital sound systems make this a pleasant choice for movie-going
\nDAYS & HOURS: daily
\nADDRESS: Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: free on premises
\nPHONE: 323-290-5900
\nWEBSITE: Link<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vintage Hollywood Museum<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Black Hollywood history museum that is popular for special events; the curator, Leroy Richardson III has written a book called Black Hollywood Tragedies<\/em>; don’t miss your opportunity to visit
\nADMISSION: varies by event
\nDAYS & HOURS: special events only
\nADDRESS: 4000 W. Washington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 323-216-7528
\nWEBSITE: none<\/p>\n

William Grant Still Arts Center<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Housed in a small but comfortable bungalow, these dolls will steal your heart and tickle your imagination; don\u2019t miss the Black Dolls<\/em> exhibit every December; doll making classes; the arts center\u2019s namesake is a former symphony composer; the center also features changing and challenging exhibitions from the community
\nADMISSION: Donations appreciated
\nDAYS & HOURS: daily Noon-5p
\nADDRESS: 2520 West View Street, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 323-734-1164
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.culturela.org\/classes\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Blackstreet USA Puppet Theatre<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Performing workshop of puppetmaster Gary Jones and the internationally known Yuppets (Young Urban Professional Puppets); there are different shows for children 5-12, and for adults; call for a performance or why not sponsor a Yuppets performance
\nADMISSION: event-based
\nDAYS & HOURS: by appt or event
\nADDRESS: 4619 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 323-936-6091
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.yuppets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ebony Repertory Theatre<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Founded in 2007, ERT is the Resident Company of the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, under the leadership of Founder-Producer Wren T. Brown; develops and presents professional theatre rooted in the African Diaspora experience; plays like Two Trains Running<\/em> and Crowns<\/em> are frequent
\nBOX OFFICE: 1 hour before play
\nADDRESS: 4718 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: box office 323-964-9766
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.ebonyrep.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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