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Monday May 19, 2025 18:30 - 19:30 PDT
JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-DINNER GUIDED BUS TOUR
Beginning at The Music Center, this guided bus tour traces a cultural arc through Downtown Los Angeles – from the institutional spine and budding cultural district of Grand Avenue to the historically rich and creatively vibrant neighborhoods of Crenshaw and Leimert Park. Along the way, four expert guides will offer reflections from their windows on the city, sharing personal insights and professional perspectives on the layered stories that define these places.
The route ends at 3117 W Exposition Place, where GCDN affiliate members and local hosts RIOS will welcome us into their studios for a relaxed evening gathering – with delicious food, generous drinks, and great company to end the day on an even higher note!
  • Meeting time: 6:30pm PT – guests are expected to make their own way to the meeting point.
  • Meeting point: [WHERE?]
  • Duration: 60min
  • Capacity: 120 people, spread over 3 buses – spots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis
  • Additional details: drinks and nibbles will be available on the buses
Speakers
avatar for John C. Arroyo

John C. Arroyo

Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Planning, UC San Diego
John C. Arroyo, is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of California San Diego. Previously, Dr. Arroyo was an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellow in Latino Studies at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Arroyo received his doctorate... Read More →
avatar for Demar Matthews

Demar Matthews

Founder and Principal, Off TOP Design
Demar Matthews is a Los Angeles based architectural designer, theorist, and writer. Born in Moreno Valley, CA, Demar received his Bachelor’s from HBCU Lincoln University of PA, and his Master’s of Architecture at Woodbury University where he was awarded the Graduate Thesis Prize... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Paley

Aaron Paley

President, Community Arts Resources
Aaron Paley is President and Co-founder of Community Arts Resources (CARS). Aaron and business partner Katie Bergin founded CARS in 1989 upon the principles of strategic collaboration, connectivity, exploration and celebration. With over 40 years of experience, Aaron's work has garnered... Read More →
avatar for Howard Sherman

Howard Sherman

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, The Music Center
Monday May 19, 2025 18:30 - 19:30 PDT
Walt Disney Concert Hall: Grand Staircase

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