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• 244 S. San Pedro St. Stage Raw: ZAR

  GIVING THANKS Artists from the World Festival of Sacred Music--Los Angeles celebrate the holidays, including Shakti Dance Company, Halau Keali'i O Nalani and Viver Brasil. Aratani Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., L.A.; Sat., Nov. 28, 8 p.m.. (213) 680-3700.

  Published by LA Weekly on November 25, 2009.

• Judge John Aiso Street between Temple Street and 1st Street LAPD Cracks Down on Parking Next to New HQ

  To ensure the flow of traffic, maintain security and to obey the law, parking is strictly prohibited on all streets directly adjacent to the Police Headquarters Facility. Alternate parking is located at 260 South Main Street and in the parking structure east of the old Parker Center (Judge John Aiso Street between Temple Street and 1st Street).

  Published by blogdowntown on November 25, 2009.

• Los Angeles and 2nd Little Tokyo wary of proposed light-rail connector line

  Two of the four alternatives involve building a connector through downtown. An above-ground route would weave from Union Station to 7th Street/Metro Center along Temple, Main, Los Angeles and 2nd streets. In a preliminary analysis, that route was estimated to cost $700 million in 2008 dollars.

  Published by The Los Angeles Times on November 22, 2009.

• 1st and Alameda Little Tokyo wary of proposed light-rail connector line

  But late last week, county transportation officials surprised the community by presenting a new concept that would keep the entire connector line underground through the key intersection of 1st and Alameda streets.

  Published by The Los Angeles Times on November 22, 2009.

• First and Alameda Compromise In the Air for Downtown Connector, Expo Phase II

  ...in Little Tokyo.  Even the most underground option had The Connector coming above ground near First and Alameda before connecting to an at-grade station.  Blogdowntown explains the new alternative...

  Published by Streetsblog on November 20, 2009.

• 1st and Alameda Metro Says Fully Underground Connector Feasible, Could Cost 20% More

  The transit agency says that a plan to travel below 1st and Alameda underground is feasible, but would likely add 20% to the cost of the project.

  Published by blogdowntown on November 19, 2009.

• 929 E. Second St. Stage Raw: Impacted Wednesday

  THE WHY FACTOR: PROPORTION DISTORITION The all-female Why Factor Writing Ensemble explores female body image, sexuality, and self-acceptance. LOFT Ensemble, 929 E. Second St., L.A.; Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.; thru Nov. 22, www.loftensemble.com.

  Published by LA Weekly on November 18, 2009.

• 111 N. Central Ave. Stage Raw: Impacted Wednesday

  KRUNK-FU BATTLE BATTLE Workshop performance of East West Players Writers Gallery's anime hip-hop martial arts musical. National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 N. Central Ave., L.A.; Fri., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., www.eastwestplayers.org. (213) 625-7000.

  Published by LA Weekly on November 18, 2009.

• Central Avenue and Second Street Robbers use new train line for getaway

  The suspects boarded a train at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station following the robbery at Central Avenue and Second Street reported at 8:19 p.m. Monday, police said.

  Published by LA Daily News on November 17, 2009.

• 200 N. Spring St. Green weekender: Food, Furoshiki, and Franklin Avenue’s annual walk

  ...required, but requested), then be there Wed, November 18 at 2 pm at City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles...

  Published by green LA girl on November 17, 2009.

• Central Avenue and 2nd Street Authorities search for robbers who made a Gold Line getaway

  After snatching a woman's cellphone from an outside table at the Green Bamboo restaurant at Central Avenue and 2nd Street about 10:15 p.m. Monday, two men took off running toward the Little Tokyo / Arts District Station around the corner, said Los Angeles Police Det. Al Rasch.

  Published by The Los Angeles Times on November 17, 2009.

• Central Avenue and Second Street 2 Suspects Snatch Cell Phone, Escape On Gold Line

  The suspects boarded a train at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station following the robbery, which was reported at 8:19 p.m. Monday, near Central Avenue and Second Street, police said.

  Published by CBS 2 on November 17, 2009.

• 152 N. Central Ave. Art review: 'Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years'

  "Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years," Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave. and 152 N. Central Ave., 11-5 Mon & Fri; 11-8 Thu; 11-6 Sat & Sun. $10. Ends May 3. (213) 626-6222. www.moca.org

  Published by The Los Angeles Times on November 17, 2009.

• Alameda and Temple Street A Streets-Level Review of the Gold Line Eastside Extension

  We began the ride at Union Station and headed South to the Little Tokyo Station, where we had a series of concerns with the pedestrian crossing at Alameda and Temple Street. 

  Published by Streetsblog on November 14, 2009.

• 152 N. Central Ave. MOCA opens "First Thirty Years"

  "Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years" opens Sunday, November 15, and runs through May 3, 2010. Entry is free through Friday, November 20. MOCA Grand Avenue (250 S. Grand Ave) and Geffen Contemporary (152 N. Central Ave.)

  Published by blogdowntown on November 14, 2009.

• 120 Judge John Aiso Street Dig Weekend Guide – Nov 13-15

  ...understanding of food, culture and the recipe for friendship. East West Players Theater is at 120 Judge John Aiso Street in Little Tokyo. More info on their web site...

  Published by Dig Lounge on November 12, 2009.

• 901 E 1st St This Weekend’s (And Tonight’s) CuriousJosh Picks: Miss Jackson, Hello Kitty, Vampires and Wigs

  ...closet until next year. $8 with wig/ $10 without. At Bordello. (Great parking and safe!) 901 E 1st St, 90012...

  Published by Los Angeles Metblogs on November 12, 2009.

• Traction and E. 3rd Shepard Fairey's Latest

  ...tonight, but over in the nearby Arts District, a new 24-foot tall mural at Traction and E. 3rd by Shepard Fairey has just gone up, says Ed Fuentes at blogdowntown. It's called...

  Published by LAist on November 12, 2009.

• Alameda and First Ain’t no party like an Eastside party

  Where: Alameda and First streets

  Published by LA Eastside on November 12, 2009.

• 244 S. San Pedro St. Stage Raw: Does Your Acting Career Have That Sinking Feeling?

  NIHONMACHI: THE PLACE TO BE The Grateful Crane Ensemble performs Soji Kashiwagi's musical nostalgia about "Japantown." A benefit for the Little Tokyo Koban and Visitors Center. Aratani Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., L.A.; Sun., Nov. 15, 2 p.m.. (213) 680-3700.

  Published by LA Weekly on November 11, 2009.

• 929 E. Second St. Stage Raw: Does Your Acting Career Have That Sinking Feeling?

  THE WHY FACTOR: PROPORTION DISTORITION The all-female Why Factor Writing Ensemble explores female body image, sexuality, and self-acceptance. LOFT Ensemble, 929 E. Second St., L.A.; Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.; thru Nov. 22, www.loftensemble.com...

  Published by LA Weekly on November 11, 2009.

• 923 E. Third St. Stage Raw: Does Your Acting Career Have That Sinking Feeling?

  TOUCHDOWN JESUS Yale Cabaret Hollywood presents a live reading of Alex Maggio's play about filmmaker, a football coach, and an 80-foot statue of Jesus. Cafe Metropol, 923 E. Third St., L.A.; Thurs., Nov. 19, 7 p.m., yalecabarethollywood.com. (213) 613-1537.

  Published by LA Weekly on November 11, 2009.

• Traction and E. 3rd Fairey's "Peace Goddess" Casts Her Gaze over the Arts District

  Tuesday, Fairey was back in his old neighborhood completing the installation of the 24-foot-tall "Peace Goddess," overlooking the intersection of Traction and E. 3rd. The work is the second in curator Daniel Lahoda's LA Freewall project.

  Published by blogdowntown on November 11, 2009.

• Los Angeles & 2nd Regional Connector: Know All the Possible Downtown Stops

  Subway alternative: Stops at 5th & Flower, 2nd & Hope, and Broadway & 2nd or Los Angeles & 2nd

  Published by Curbed LA on November 10, 2009.

• Alameda and First Parties & More Planned Around Metro Gold Line Extension's Opening

  Where: Alameda and First streets

  Published by LAist on November 10, 2009.

• 1st and Alameda Regional Connector: Know All the Possible Downtown Stops

  ...but there are early discussions of putting another mixed-use development at that corner of 1st and Alameda (development plans like this may be part of the reason Little Tokyo residents are anxious...

  Published by Curbed LA on November 10, 2009.

• 1st & Los Angeles Regional Connector: Know All the Possible Downtown Stops

  Light-rail option: Stops planned for 5th & Flower, 2nd & Hope, and Main & 1st or 1st & Los Angeles.

  Published by Curbed LA on November 10, 2009.

• Main & 1st Regional Connector: Know All the Possible Downtown Stops

  Light-rail option: Stops planned for 5th & Flower, 2nd & Hope, and Main & 1st or 1st & Los Angeles.

  Published by Curbed LA on November 10, 2009.

• First and Alameda DOTDOTDASH: GOLD LINE TALK

  ...for the Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, DASH A stops at the southwest corner of First and Alameda before heading toward the Arts District's Joel Bloom Square/ Wurstküche stop at Hewitt...

  Published by viewfromaloft on November 6, 2009.

• 111 N. Hill St No cameras at McCourts hearing

  Media representatives covering Jamie McCourt v. Frank McCourt hearing tomorrow, Nov. 5, 2009, should check in with a PIO staff member outside Dept. 88 on the 8th floor of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (111 N. Hill St, downtown LA, 90012) by no later than 8 a.m.

  Published by LA Observed on November 5, 2009.