February 12, 2015
Valentine's Day in the Flower District
The BID is gearing up for Valentine's Day! This is the second busiest day of the year for flower vendors in the district and the BID plays an integral role in promoting shopping in the district and assisting with day-of logistics for the big day. This year additional Safe Team officers will be patrolling the area on Friday to assist with traffic control, while the Clean Team ensures the area is ready for the crowds. The BID has also been working with Flower District property owners and merchants to invite local media to the area. We're expecting at least four TV stations to film live in the district for their morning news shows on Friday, February 13.
Flower vendors in the district will have extended hours this weekend for Valentine's Day. The LA Flower Market of the American Florists Exchange and the Southern California Flower Market will be open until 3 p.m. on Valentine's Day, while the California Flower Mall will be open to the public until 6 p.m. See the full holiday schedule here.
Fashion District Tree Trimming CompletedThis past month, LA Fashion District BID contracted with Trimming Land Company to trim all of the trees within the boundaries of the district - well over 750 trees! The tree trimming was completed the first week in February. The tree trimming program, adopted by the LA Fashion District BID, is designed to provide trees of lasting beauty for our community, provide necessary vehicle clearance, remove hazardous limbs, reduce possible loss and damage of the trees during storms, and discourage unauthorized tree trimming that destroys the shade umbrella provided by mature, well-maintained trees. Furthermore, believe it or not, trees will affect consumer spending patterns in downtown. The work was performed by skilled trimming crews certified by the National Arborists Association and the International Society of Arboriculture under City supervision and is part of the Fashion District's continuing program to provide the best possible service to its owners.
Trash Tonnage Report - January 2015
The BID collected 174.46 tons of garbage in the month of January, compared to 169.87 during the same time last year.
Art Walk TODAY!
Join us for Downtown Art Walk, happening today all over Downtown LA! The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Los Angeles. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates the arts each and every month on the 2nd Thursday. Hours vary by gallery, but can typically range from Noon - 10PM. A list of galleries in the Fashion District can be found here. Visit www.downtownartwalk.org for more info.
This Weekend at the Ace Hotel: L.A.'s Sparks reignites classic "House" album
L.A. rock band, Sparks will bring four decades of music and an orchestra to the Ace Hotel, as they play their commercial breakthrough album "Kimono My House" live in its entirety in two shows. Read the LA Times full show preview. Ticket information here.
Kino Fried Conspiracy features "The Point Fermin Cat Lady" Documentary at The Hive, Feb. 19Kino Fried Conspiracy, an indie film series hosting original works by local film makers, returns to The Hive with it's first screening of the year, "The Point Fermin Cat Lady" (2002 dir. Rich Polysorbate), a short documentary about the Point Fermin cat lady who was considered urban folklore until now. Learn more about San Pedro's lesser known characters at this free screening Thursday, February, 19, 8-10 p.m. The Hive is located at 729 S Sprint St. For additional info and to RSVP visit www.hivegallery.com.
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