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This Month at LACMA | March 2023

Your Week’s Plans Are Set with Coded

Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952–1982 includes works by more than 75 artists, many of whom were pioneers of what we now call digital art. The works reflect the simultaneous wonder and alienation that was characteristic of the 1960s and ’70s, along with the utopian and dystopian possibilities of these new machines. Reserve your tickets for this week!

Visit LACMA on Friday, March 17, and Sunday, March 19, to join free docent-led tours of the exhibition.

Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952–1982 explores how the rise of computer technology, together with its emergence in popular consciousness, impacted the making of art in the age of the mainframe. International and interdisciplinary in scope, Coded examines the origins of what we now call digital art, featuring artists, writers, musicians, choreographers, and filmmakers working directly with computers as well as those using algorithms and other systems to produce their work. Whether computer-generated or not, the many artworks considered here reflect the simultaneous wonder and alienation that was characteristic of the 1960s and ’70s, along with the utopian and dystopian possibilities of these new machines. Today, with digital technology having been fully integrated into our lives, Coded’s examination of the years leading up to the advent of the personal computer is relevant, even imperative, to fully appreciating art and culture in the age of the computer—both then and now.

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Your Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs | 2023

Modernism Week returns to Palm Springs! Join architecture aficionados from around the world this February 16-26, 2023 for eleven days of all things mid-century modern. Read on for the special events, home tours, live music, and more hip happenings you won’t want to miss.

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Snag a Table for Valentine’s Day at One of These Los Angeles Hotspots

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For many restaurants, the holiday is one of their most important days of the year, especially after the pandemic. The holiday falls on a Tuesday this year and though you’ll find plenty of restaurants with à la carte menus, I’ve curated a list of the best Valentine’s Day dinner options in the city that still have reservation availability.  From romantic hideaways to a handful of the city’s best restaurants, old favorites and newcomers alike, plus a heart-shaped pizza to-go if you plan to celebrate at home. These excellent Los Angeles restaurants have your V-Day plans covered in terms of ambience and food alike—and if you find that your first choice is booked, you’re almost guaranteed to find another just-as-great spot on this list.

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Holiday Happenings at the Historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Get into the holiday spirit at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel this December with a Christmas dinner at The Barish, classic movie nights at Cinegrille, a New Year’s Eve Bash at the Tropicana pool and bar, or maybe by booking a romantic and discounted suite for two in the legendary Roosevelt tower or poolside cabanas. Hollywood glamour meets holiday cheer at The Hollywood Roosevelt this year, with several special events including live jazz and comedy shows, plus festive décor and innovative dining, The Roosevelt offers a cozy atmosphere accented by the hotel’s rich history. Happy holidays, Los Angeles!

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This Week at LACMA: Live Jazz, Scandinavian Design, Korean Art, & More!

Summer may be over, but Friday Night Jazz continues this month at LACMA’s Smidt Welcome Plaza, just beyond artist Chris Burden’s legendary public art installation “Urban Light.” And jazz isn’t all happening at LACMA this week. Read on below for more exhibitions, screenings, and things to do at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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Upcoming Screenings & Events at American Cinematheque | Fall 2022

Los Angeles is once again in the midst of Oscar Season! With high profile award hopefuls released every weekend it can sometimes be easy to lose track of our city’s incredible revival and repertory film screenings and events. From long lost and newly found 35MM prints to directors in person hosting viewings of their favorite movies, the New Beverly, The Hammer, The Academy Museum, and American Cinematheque (among several others), have great special events every night of the week. Below I’ve highlighted the American Cinematheque’s upcoming fall slate, which includes a Luis Buñuel Retrospective, A Whit Stillman series, a Luca Guadagnino tribute, an Elvis screening with a Q&A with director Baz Luhrmann, and so much more. Read on for all the amazing screenings and special events. And remember, AC members get priority access, discounted tickets, hip merch, and a dedicated film fan community.

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Valentine’s Day Dinners & Things to Do in Los Angeles | 2022

Valentine’s Day is coming up this Monday, February 14th! If you are still thinking about where to go out for dinner, order takeout, or find other romantic things to do this weekend and early next week, the list below has you covered. Happy Valentine’s Day! Cheers!

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The Best Christmas Events in Los Angeles | December 2021

Happy holidays from The Hollywood Home! With just eight days left of 2021, you may be looking for special events and fun things to do with friends and family as the year comes to a close. It’s that magical time of year again and so I’ve compiled a list of wonderful holiday events from dazzling light displays to ice skating at Dodger Stadium and L.A. Live, holiday movies, live performances, and more, to last you until New Year’s Eve and beyond. As always, be sure to check COVID vaccine or negative test requirements for any event you plan on attending and stay safe out there.

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Halloween Happenings in Los Angeles & Southern California | October 2021

It’s spooky season again and, unlike last year, trick-or-treating and in-person special events are back throughout Southern California! Below I’ve curated a list of all the best Halloween in-person events in Los Angeles, with some safety measures in place, of course. Haunted houses (and hayrides), classic horror film screenings, scary day and night hikes, decked out theme parks, and many more spooky things to do this weekend. Happy Halloween, Los Angeles! Stay safe, stay scary.

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Labor Day Weekend at LACMA | September 2021

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It’s nearly the end of summer – can you believe it? – and if you are staying in town this long Labor Day Weekend, you may wondering what special events or things to do are happening out there in our great city of Los Angeles. LACMA has a full weekend slate of incredible exhibitions, live jazz music, captivating talks, art activities and more to keep you occupied this weekend. That is, if you are not too tempted by the lure of the beach.