Designed in the magnificent French Renaissance style by Arthur Brown Jr., architect of Coit Tower and City Hall, the War Memorial Opera House is both a local and international landmark.  After opening its doors to audienc...more

Watts became notorious as the site of riots in the summer of 1965, during which 34 people were killed and more than 1,000 were injured.  Today, a visit to Watts is a lesson in inner-city life.  Its a high-density land of g...more

After nearly two decades of hosting performances and events, a $2 million “face-lift” led to The Wiltern’s Grand Re-Opening on October 15, 2002, featuring a rousing performance by the rock legend Bob Dy...more