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What's the Best Neighborhood in LA? Nominate Leimert Park!
Every year Curbed Los Angeles takes submissions for their Los Angeles Neighborhood of the Year award. As we all know Leimert Park is one of the most up and coming areas of Los Angeles and this is our chance to share our neighborhood pride with a huge audience. From Curbed: "The Curbed Cup is a bracket-style, 16-neighborhood tournament, and we're open to your nominations for which neighborhoods to include...tell us why your nabe of choice was the most happening in terms of development, new restaurants and retail, and general goings-on in 2012." Add your nomination as soon as possible for Leimert Park by emailing la@curbed.com or adding your five cents to the comments section of this Curbed blog post. Please share and let's get some excitement going for what we already know is the best neighborhood in LA!
Don't forget to go back to the website to add your vote on Monday.
Past Neighborhood of the Year winners:
2011: Historic Core
2010: Hollywood
2009: Culver City
2008: Historic Core
***2012: Leimert Park!!!!***
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4th Annual BHCP LIVE! Concert Series 2013 at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, Outdoor Promenade
May 26, 2013 at 5pm to August 25, 2013 at 7pm
BHCP Live! is a FREE concert series set in Los Angeles' historic Baldwin Hills Crenshaw neighborhood - a vibrant, entertainment and cultural destination. Performers on the BHCP Live! stage have included local talents Sy Smith, and Supa Lowery Bros .; as well as world renowned artists Stephanie Mills, Sheila E., Kelly Price, Ginuwine, Rachelle Ferrell & Ledisi just to name a few. For over 4 year’s BHCP Live! has proudly provided the community with quality experiences in a safe,…See More
Institute of Musical Arts's event was featured
"BOBBYWOOD: No Love for Lucy", a Theatrical Performance by Bill Ratner at Institute of Musical Arts
May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
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"Living Legend Foundation's Monthly JaZzabration." at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center 4305 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90008
May 23, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10pm
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Parent Education at KOAS Network
May 20, 2013 at 6:30pm to May 19, 2014 at 8:30pm
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enhager's event was featuredEmpowerment Congress West Board Meetings 3rd Monday of the Month at DWP Crenshaw Community Room
May 20, 2013 at 6:30pm to November 18, 2013 at 8:30pm
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May 20, 2013 at 6:30pm to November 18, 2013 at 8:30pm
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