Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles CA | Nearby Businesses

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231 E 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 473-3030

CicLAvia is a free and recurring event that allows for the temporary closing of interconnected routes throughout the region, creating a web of public space in which Angelenos can walk, bike, exercise, socialize, celebrate, and explore new cultures and neighborhoods. Similar events occur in many other cities around the US like Portland, New York and San Francisco. The Bogóta ciclovía also has inspired programs in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Quito and Melbourne. Como un evento recurrente y gratuito, planeado el mismo día y hora cada semana o mes, CicLAvía permitirá la clausura temporal de rutas interconectadas a través de la región, creando una red de espacio público en la cual los residentes de Los Ángeles podrán caminar, andar en bicicleta, socializar, celebrar y aprender acerca de nuevas culturas y barrios. Eventos similares a éste han ocurrido de manera exitosa en otras ciudades de los Estados Unidos, como en Portland, Nueva York y San Francisco. La Ciclovía de Bogotá también ha inspirado programas en la Ciudad de México, Guadalajara, Quito y Melbourne.

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Founded in 1970, VC has been a pioneer in the development of Asian Pacific American film, video, and media. VC was founded by Duane Kubo, Robert Nakamura, Alan Ohashi, and Eddie Wong. Along with a core group of artists, filmmakers, photographers, and educators, VC’s founders began searching for visual resources to build a greater consciousness of Asian Pacific history in America. Fueled by the burgeoning Civil Rights and Anti-War movements, they set out creating learning kits, photographing community events, audiotaping stories, and collecting historical images of Asian American lives. In the 1970s and 80s, VC took on several ambitious projects in the independent film production arena. That first period of production saw the creation of over fifty films and videos, as well as the production of several educational filmstrips and major photographic exhibits – visual statements on the history and contemporary issues of Asians in the US. VC premiered the first ever full length Asian American film in 1980: Hito Hata: Raise the Banner. This landmark film was a building of a community-in-progress, involving artists, professional media personnel, scholars, community organizations, and countless number of individuals and community businesses in the making of the film. In the 1990s and 2000s, VC transitioned from a film production collective to a full-service media arts center. While VC still produced films in this period, the organization also provided support services for Asian American artists and filmmakers, workshops and trainings for the community, and more presentation opportunities for independent media in Los Angeles. Throughout our history, VC programs have evolved to meet the changing needs of a diverse Asian Pacific Community of over 25 different languages, cultures, and nationalities. The organization has created award winning productions, nurtured and given voice to our youth, promoted new artistic talent, presented new cinema, and preserved our visual history. Today, VC continues to be a conduit for the Asian Pacific global communities to the American public through its numerous arts programs. Our programming includes: the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and year‐round screenings and exhibitions; the Armed With a Camera Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists; the Digital Histories video production and digital storytelling program for senior citizens; a Media Development Fund for independent filmmakers; and C3: The Conference for Creative Content. Visual Communications is also home to the VC Archives, one of the largest photographic and moving image archives on the Asian Pacific experience in America. We see media as a powerful tool to create and share meaningful perspectives, and our programs ensure that the AAPI community has access to the resources tell their unique stories.

From its inception, as a not for profit organization, Artcore has dedicated itself to the task of finding and exposing artists locally and internationally whose work shows dedication, excellence and originality. Artcore focuses on artists of all walks of life spurring the creativity of both emerging and established artists. Artcore's operative word has always been "opportunity," both for the artists, and for the community to have access to art. Artcore is committed to its mission of making art accessible without the constraints of the market economy. As such it exercises freedom of choice based strictly on quality and contribution to the community. One of our strategies is to expand contact between visual artists regionally and internationally by seeking the artists’ involvement in our vision. Another strategy is to draw increasingly diverse audiences from the widest possible spectrum of our community. Mature developed artists will establish year-round art programs and workshops designed for children, youth and adults to discover visual arts and its core values.

HOW ARTS PROGRAM WORKS The Arts Program is one of Lamp's services and is rooted in the firm belief that the process of making art is inherently therapeutic. Since 1998, when it was founded by Rory White, the program has offered Lamp Community members a safe and encouraging environment in which to tap into their creativity. From visual arts to music and creative writing, the artists explore creative self-expression as they develop their individual voices, display the artwork, inspire each other, and make creativity a consistent, healing part of their lives. Led by community arts advocate Hayk Makhmuryan, the program currently consists of Lamp Art Project (Visual Arts) and Music Studios, complemented by workshops exploring other creative outlets from writing to photography, as well as periodic art shows and other participatory activities. OUTCOMES More than simply providing an opportunity to develop skills and technique, the Fine Arts Program plays a central role in the recovery and stability of many clients, and for over a decade, has served as a shining example of Lamp’s innovative, service enriched model. Most artwork is available for sale as originals and prints. Member Art Prints available for sale online at lamp_artproject.imagekind.com HOW YOU CAN HELP? Donate! Volunteer! Spread the word! Follow us on facebook or join our mailing list -- DONATIONS: Lamp Art Project happily accepts donated art materials (sketchbooks, brushes, pencils, pastels, paints, paper, etc), as well as monetary donations. We also sell greeting cards and giclee prints of artwork. Prints are available upon request. Proceeds from sales go to the artists, as well as to support Lamp Community programs. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We have lots of volunteer opportunities, from helping at the studio to planning and assisting at workshops, events, and art shows. Please contact us with any questions.

The Japan Fair will be held on September 26 & 27 at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Plaza in Little Tokyo. Please visit our JapanFair.org website for TICKET INFORMATION PARKING INFORMATION: ow.ly/BZBbZ For Film Festival information: http://www.jffla.org/

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a social and professional network of young professionals, ages 21 through 45, formed to support the Japanese American National Museum and its mission. YPN connects a diverse social and professional network to support the Japanese American National Museum and its constituent communities through philanthropic, social, professional and educational activities. YPN provides young professionals with opportunities for professional and personal development, community building, volunteering, fundraising, and public outreach and engagement.

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Began in 1989, as an initiative of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. In 1999, stewardship was transferred to the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Charity Foundation, making it a truly community run organization. In 2009 became part of The First Tee's international network.

Founded in 1971, the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is one of the largest ethnic arts and cultural centers of its kind in the United States. The mission of the JACCC is to present, perpetuate, transmit and promote Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture to diverse audiences, and to provide a center to enhance community programs. The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is the preeminent presenter of Japanese and Japanese American, and Asian American performing and visual arts nationally. The JACCC also provides office space to a wide variety of nonprofit cultural, educational and community-based organizations in Los Angeles.

The Asian Business Association was founded in 1976 to proactively help Asian Americans gain access to economic opportunities and advancement. Through the efforts of the organization the ABA works towards bringing together divergent groups spanning the Asian business community on issues which mutually affect their business interests. Asian Business Association is a non-profit membership based organization that has been proactively assisting Asian American small businesses to gain access to economic opportunities and advancement for over a quarter of a century. ABA makes every effort to provide members with current information on business opportunities and outreach programs with major corporation and public agencies. Through our activities, we continue to build a strong business relationship among our members. Our events include our monthly mixers, golf tournaments, award banquets, business education training seminars and more.

We use real, licensed teachers in America to deliver content-based language instruction to Asia via high-tech teleconferencing equipment. Our teachers are licensed, experienced professionals who have graduated from some of the finest schools in the U.S., including Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, Brown and UCLA.

The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides medical, dental, and mental health services at 2 fixed-site clinics (Joshua House Clinic and Pico Aliso Community Clinic) and 10 part-time satellite sites located in partner agencies. Joshua House Clinic is located in the heart of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles and Pico Aliso Community Clinic is located in Boyle Heights.

Our staff is passionate about the health of the Santa Monica Bay, bringing to their work considerable global experience in water quality, wetlands, marine life, and a whole range of other ecosystems…always directed by a rigorous commitment to science and research, and working with a wide range of partners in the process. Find out more – www.santamonicabay.org – and get involved!

Established in 1965, East West Players has been called “the nation’s pre-eminent Asian American theater troupe” (New York Times 12/16/01) for our award-winning productions blending Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered over 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held over 1,000 readings and workshops. Our emphasis is on building bridges between East and West, and one measure of our success is an audience of 56% Asians and a remarkable 44% non-Asian attendance.