Celebrate L.A.’s Indigenous communities in two special events!
October 12 & 19, 2024
Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
Free
The Music Center’s programming arm TMC Arts, in partnership with The Chapter House, will create a space on two Saturdays in October for cultural affirmation and joy among the county’s Indigenous communities to foster greater awareness, respect and understanding of the ongoing cultural contributions of Indigenous people among Los Angeles County residents. These events are by and for Indigenous Peoples, and all are welcome to join!
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October 12, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free parking for first 400 cars
Angelenos can shop at a vibrant marketplace on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, connect to local Indigenous-serving resource groups, participate in artist-led workshops and story-sharing and view artwork and live performances featuring the rich cultural heritage and contemporary expressions of Indigenous communities.
Performances By: Emcee & DJ Val the Vandle, Navajo country band Dirt Rhodes, Hale & Company Drum Group, and Native Voices in residence with Center Theatre Group
Marketplace Vendors: Neon Navajo, Joolie Fiveash, Tekenya Sanchez, and Lauren Nicole Creations
Art Workshops: Coloring with Blue Bird Flour design outlines with The Chapter House, stencil-painting with Ernesto Yerena and acorn beading meztli projects.
Artwork by: Mercedes Dorame
Community Organizations: California Native Vote Project, The Chapter House, Indigenous Circle of Wellness, Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center, So’oh-Shinálí Sister Project, CIELO, L.A. County Library American Indian Resource Center, Native Ways to College
Food Offerings: Cuisine and conversation with Chef Pyet DeSpain -
October 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coinciding with Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.’s longest-running, free open house experiences for arts and culture exploration in Downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center will host a live drumming performance, live DJ sets, art workshops as well as the return of the marketplace—on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
Performances by: DJ Brian Frejo; Hale & Company Drum Group; Native Voices in residence with Center Theatre Group; comedians and storytellers: Joey Clift, Solange Aguilar and Gigi Modrich
Marketplace Vendors: Solange Aguilar, Joolie Fiveash, Sierra Edd, and Tekenya Sanchez
Art Workshops: Coloring with Blue Bird Flour design outlines with The Chapter House; block printing workshop with meztli projects; “Tovaa'ngar - Toongvey Tribal Ancestral Lands” workshop with Virginia Carmelo; Ethical Sage Harvesting workshop with Nolan Eskeets
Artwork by: Mercedes Dorame
The Music Center Presents: The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples' Day Party is supported in part by the County of Los Angeles’ Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
