Posts Tagged ‘ art ’

Save the Starving Student: Arts & Culture

Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. Photo: Megan Miller

Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. Photo: Megan Miller

By Megan Miller

The list of things to do in Los Angeles is as long as the city is vast. Los Angeles boasts various aspects of arts and culture, yet finding things to do on a budget can seem like quite the task. I am constantly trying to find new and interesting things in LA while still being financially savvy.

Being an LA native, I’m fortunate to have been surrounded by a somewhat diverse culture. The Huntington Library and Gardens, the Skirball Center, and the Getty are among the few LA cultural centers that have piqued my interest in the arts. Yet, as I’ve grown financially independent, I’m forced to find more frugal means of entertainment.

One of my favorite events in Los Angeles occurs the second Thursday of every month: the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. The art walk boasts an eclectic crowd of people gathering to explore various galleries, peruse shop street vendors and indulge in some food truck deliciousness! Be mindful that the (free) galleries close at around 9 p.m., and finding parking can be a little tricky. I definitely recommend going early to avoid the crowds and enjoy exploring the miscellaneous galleries. Read more »

Cymbals: Photography

Photography by: Justin Sackett

This gallery contains 4 photos.

The Doodle

By Emily Bayer

Some students, myself included, consider themselves doodlers. Doodlers dare to drag their pens and pencils beyond the lined boundaries of their notebook paper and create mini works of art among the tangles of lecture notes. Read more »

A Feast for the Eyes

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This gallery contains 5 photos.

Home: A Photo Essay

by Lihi Raviv

Recently I asked people from all over the world to send me a picture of their idea of “home.” The results show just how widely this important word can be interpreted. Read more »