An exhibition featuring the work of select members of the notoriousSeventh Letter (T7L) graffiti collective. Within the Seventh Letter collective is an elite crew known as Angels Will Rise (AWR), who have established themselves as L.A.’s most influential modern muralists.

The show will consist of a floor-to-ceiling mural installation constructed by AWR members: Pusher, Zeser, Krush, Rime, Saber, Revok, Retna, Reyes, Skrew, Sever and Ewok. Curated by Brett Aronson

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Downtown ~ Los Angeles

L.A. SETS BAD PRECEDENT WITH PLASTIC BAG LAW

Split 3-2, Board of Supervisors caves to industry lobby and enacts weakened measure

Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, January 22, 2008) — Marking a significant blow to the Southland environment and economy, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a half-hearted measure to curb plastic shopping bag use in the Southland.

Despite strong support from Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky and Gloria Molina, a majority of the board ignored its staff recommendation to consider a stronger measure that would ban plastic bags in unincorporated areas if aggressive recycling targets were not met… (see Heal The Bay for more details)

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I took a trip down South a few months ago and volunteered to do a cursory report of the taco scene in Mexico, might as well have a reason to take pics of random taco stands! I should mention that as a longtime vegetarian I was completely unqualified for this task, and though I’m a fan of the taco lifestyle, you’ll not be getting any reviews of the tacos themselves, just some snapshots of the taco stand culture. If that’s okay with you, click ahead to start the tour!

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Silver Lake ~ CA

South Gate ~ CA

San Pedro ~ CA

The Brewery ~ Los Angeles ~ CA

Hollywood ~ CA