History and Legacy of the 1970 National Chicano Moratorium on Exhibit at LA Plaza

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents Patriotism in Conflict: Fighting for Country and Comunidad, a retrospective exhibition marking fifty-one years since the National Chicano Moratorium in East Los Angeles, where more than 30,000 participants marched to protest the Vietnam War. This exhibition recounts the momentum and critical events that led to

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Pobladores Awards 2021: A Celebration Filled with History, Pride and Accomplishment

Celebration, pride and excitement were in the air at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Pobladores Awards 2021 Gala on Wednesday, September 29. It was in fact a double celebration: The commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the institution and recognition its 25 founders as well as a coming-out for

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GRAMMY Award-nominated Entertainment on Tap for 10th Anniversary Pobladores Awards Gala

We are thrilled to announce the musical talent for our 10th Anniversary Pobladores Awards Gala: Grammy Award-nominated singer Lupita Infante and Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas! With an elegant and graceful style reminiscent of Mexico’s classic mariachi crooners, Lupita Infante brings a sensual and soothing vocal contrast to the bold sounds of regional

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10th Anniversary Pobladores Awards Gala Dinner Co-chairs Announced

LA Plaza is thrilled to announce the co-chairs of our 10th Anniversary Pobladores Awards Gala, recognizing the 23 founders who made our museum and cultural center a reality. Dinner co-chairs for this prestigious event are Former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina; Antonia Hernandez, President/CEO of the California Community Foundation; Miguel

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Announces Return to Normal Operations June 21

After a 16-month pause due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes returns to normal operations, just in time as the downtown Los Angeles museum and cultural center celebrates its 10-year anniversary. The move to reopening is based on the recommendations issued by local, state, and federal

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