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Join us for an a dynamic fall evening of classical music this Saturday, September 30th🍂🎻 In partnership with the Colburn Foundation, Grand Performances presents La Sinfonica “Eight Seasons” with the genius of Vivaldi and Piazzolla together in one program, conducted by Sonia Marie De León de Vega.  This free, all ages, outdoor show starts at 6pm. Pack a picnic, bring low back chairs, a blanket, and get ready to cozy up for an amazing performance. Learn more and RSVP at the link in our bio.  This performance is made possible in part by the support of the Colburn Foundation, Boeing, LA County Department of Arts & Culture and the City of Los Angeles DCA – at Los Angeles, CA

Our screening of KCET’s Artbound ‘Chinatown Punk Wars’ at GP was a monumental affair. The film and surrounding event explored Los Angeles punk rock history in intimate detail. A diverse crowd of punk enthusiasts, ages ranging from 5 all the way to 65, filled the upper and lower levels of Cal Plaza. The neighboring buildings were the backdrop, illuminated by a spectrum of purple hues and sphere-like lights mimicking a star filled sky while the film was played on stage. Families spread out on the grass and the air was filled with echoes of laughter and cheer. A female-led panel discussion followed the screening featuring members of the Gen Z punk girl band The Linda Lindas, punk trailblazer Alice Bag, and UCLA associate music professor Jessica Schwartz. The audience got a welcome lesson in punk dance by Chicxs Rockerxs Sela and had a chance to practice their new moves like the pogo during the live performance by The Linda Lindas. Their hits ‘Resolution/Revolution’ and ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’ were performed as glowing animations of cats and text floated across the screen. The night even included a surprise guest performance by @AliceBag . History was made as the torch had been passed from one generation of punk rockers to the next, the fire still burning strong. @thelindalindas Photos Courtesy of KCET/PBS SoCal