Interview: The Sunday Jump, a community open mic series in Historic Filipinotown (Part 1)
The Sunday Jump in Historic Filipinotown is a Filipino-founded open mic series at Tribal Cafe. This is part 1: Interview with co-founder Eddy M. Gana Jr.
Event: Free summer art day camps for kids come to Echo Park Lake
Wee See Hue is a series of summer day camps at Echo Park Lake that focus on teaching children art through lessons in art history and hands-on workshops.
Podcast: Locals react to closing of El Batey in Echo Park
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Echo Park Podcast: audio reactions from Echo Park locals about the closing of El Batey in Echo Park, 5 days before the close after 48 years in business.
El Batey scenes from Mi Vida Loca (1993) in Echo Park
Clips of El Batey scenes from Mi Vida Loca, the iconic 1993 film from Echo Park, LA. Clips show the history of El Batey, now closed after 48 years.
Upcoming Echo Park film actor-producer confirms gentrification theme
In an interview with Indiewire, actor-producer Anthony Okungbowa speaks about how gentrification played a role in the narrative of upcoming Echo Park film.
Central City Action Committee holds charity rummage sale
Echo Park non-profit Central City Action Committee is holding a charity rummage sale from June 11-June 13. Benefits to support programming and activities.
Free summer lunch picnics for Echo Park youth
Kids and teens eat free this summer at the Echo Park Recreation Center as part of the City of Los Angeles’ Free Summer Food Program.
To fish or not to fish at Echo Park Lake? Echo Park Lake fishing information
Can I fish at Echo Park Lake? What are the requirements? Are there costs? Who do I contact for more information about Echo Park Lake Fishing? All answered.
New Echo Park movie brings gentrification theme to the big screen
Echo Park is a movie about identity that is directed by Amanda Marsalis, and written by Catalina Aguilar Mastretta. It premieres at LA Film Festival in June 2014.
Q: What can I buy at El Batey in Echo Park? Answer, in pictures
El Batey is shutting its doors after 48 years in Echo Park. But before they close, here is a list of everyday products you can purchase at the shop, in pix.