April 30, 2015
STREET CLOSURE NOTICE: Friday, May 1
May Day Marches
As in years past, several groups are planning demonstrations for Friday, May 1, 2015. Most of the listed organizers have applied for and were granted permits with the City of Los Angeles. Listed below are the known events that will or possibly will impact the immediate Fashion District area. The Fashion District BID does not have further information regarding these events. We will send out further notifications if there are significant changes.
Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition
Assemble: 3:00 PM - Olympic & Broadway
March Start: 4:00 PM
Route:
- Northbound - Broadway to Temple
American Apparel - Immigration Integration
Assemble: 2:30 PM - American Apparel Headquarters (7th & Alameda)
March Start: 3:00 PM
Route 1:
- Westbound - 7th Street to Central Avenue
- Northbound - Central Avenue to 5th Street
- Westbound - 5th Street to Spring Street
- Northbound - Spring Street to City Hall or Grand Park
STREET CLOSURE NOTICE: Saturday, May 16
Steve Aoki "LAoki" Concert
Please save the date for the upcoming LAoki Show scheduled for Saturday, May 16 which will impact local traffic in the Downtown area. This live concert will take place on Broadway between 3rd and 7th Street from 8PM-11PM. All buildings within the event's street closure perimeter will be completely accessible and all sidewalks will remain open to pedestrian traffic for the duration of the event. Please be aware that all parking lots located on Broadway between 3rd and 7th Streets WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE DURING THE EVENT.
Below is a brief description of the street closures. See this event map and road closure schedule for more details.
North-South Streets
Broadway closed between 3rd and 7th Street
6AM SATURDAY (MAY 16) - 6AM SUNDAY (MAY 17)
East-West Streets
4th, 5th, & 6th Streets closed between Hill and Spring Street
3PM SATURDAY (MAY 16) - 12:01AM SUNDAY (MAY 17)
MORE INFORMATION:
For event related questions: Email laokishow@dimmak.com or visit www.laokishow.com
For any street closure questions: Email Ashley@jive-live.com or call 818-621-2039
Fashion District BID Executive Director Speaks to
LA Times about Illegal Vending
"You can create all the regulations you want. But the reality is unless there's someone there to enforce it, it's not going to happen." Fashion District BID Executive Director, Kent Smith was quoted in the LA Times this week regarding the City's proposed legalization of street vending.
BID Staff has been working with many other Business Improvement Districts in Los Angeles to highlight the potential problems of legalizing street vending without first ensuring proper regulation. Read the LA Times article, here.
BID Staff Met with Peter Lynn, Executive Director of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
BID Staff attended the Central City Association (CCA) Homelessness Policy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 29 and heard a presentation from Peter Lynn, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Mr. Lynn presented on LAHSA's priorities and initiatives. United Way presented on its Home for Good program to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. If you know of a homeless veteran in the district please call us so we can assist them in getting housed.
The New Mart Launches New Mart Network on YouTube
The New Mart launched "New Mart Network", an interview series with some of the biggest names in fashion that aims to promote the LA fashion industry and businesses who are part of it. Past interviews have included Peter Kim of Hudson Jeans and Deborah Pollakus of Moda 360. Fashion District Executive Director, Kent Smith and Marketing & PR Manager, Ariana Gomez will be featured in an upcoming video. See the interviews, here.
George Lopez at The LA Orpheum
Comedian George Lopez will be performing at The LA Orpheum this weekend - Friday, May 1st and Sunday, May 3. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.laorpheum.com.
Mad Men Celebrates Season Finale at Ace Hotel
Sunday, May 17
In a special event presented by Film Independent and AMC, Jason Reitman will lead a mystery all-star cast in a Live Read of the Mad Men season one finale "The Wheel". Following the Live Read, Matthew Weiner and cast will introduce and screen the series finale of Mad Men. 60's and 70's garb is encouraged and martinis will flow. Make a night of it and stay over at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Use code MADMEN to get 15% off. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets on sale to the general public on
Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m.
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