There was a fire in one of the buildings housing artist’s studios early morning this past weekend at Angels Gate Cultural Center.
From the Daily Breeze:
“A building that houses eight art studios in the Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro is expected to reopen Wednesday in the aftermath of a weekend fire that damaged one of the studios.
The fire, reported at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, was extinguished quickly after flames and smoke were spotted by a member of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, which oversees the property.
The blaze burned one studio and caused minor smoke damage to the remainder of the 1940s-era building, a former U.S. Army barracks at Fort MacArthur located at 3601 South Gaffey St.
Sculptors, musicians, painters, writers and others who work in the building were not allowed inside while Los Angeles fire inspectors assessed the damage, said Deborah Lewis, director of the center. Though the building is old, there were no issues with asbestos, she said.
“We are airing the building the out, and we’re making sure that everything is safe,” she said.
One art class that meets in the building was moved to another building this week, Lewis said. The cultural center is comprised of five buildings with work-studio space for 52 artists.
A spokeswoman with the Los Angeles City Fire Department said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
CORRECTION: An article Wednesday about a fire at Angels Gate Cultural Center misstated the number of buildings on the site. There are a total of 11 buildings, including administration offices, constructed in the 1930s.”
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The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council is hosting a free pancake breakfast at Angels Gate Cultural Center on November 8. The public is encouraged to come visit the Cultural Center and enjoy pancakes and sausage while meeting members of the board to discuss topics and issues of local and citywide interest.
The Council will be giving away free tote bags and will be conducting free raffles throughout the breakfast.
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 am to Noon
WHERE: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St.
DETAILS: For more details, call (310) 290-0049
Angels Gate Cultural Center is also having a studio artist art sale called the Crafty Vixens Holiday Sale in Bldg H from 11:00 a.m. to 5p.m. and a new art show, Plain and Simple, will be opening in Gallery A from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. that day as well.
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2009, see above for times
WHERE: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St.
DETAILS: Details available at www.angelsgateart.org.
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This Thursday night, October 29, head on over to Angels Gate Cultural Center for some scary stories around the campfire. Bring a chair and dress warmly!
WHERE: Angels Gate Cultural Center amphitheater (old gun emplacement)
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 6:30 pm
DETAILS: $5 per person, Free for children 6 and under. No reservations required.
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Angels Gate Cultural Center has a new executive director, Deborah Lewis, and she and the staff are working on the advancement of the Master Plan that was so many years in the making. The center will be expanding their programs, performances and classes and would like a little feedback from you. They have an online survey that takes less than three minutes of your time. Your feedback will communicate your desires for the future of Angels Gate Cultural Center.
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Multi-media artist Jocelyn Foye will have a solo exhibition of new work in
Project Room G3 at Angels Gate Cultural Center. Foye will be showing an installation created with the San Pedro Ballet, as well as presenting a live boxing match next door in Building H on Saturday, May 23rd.
Reception:
Saturday, May 23rd, 7-9pm
Boxing Match starts at 8:30pm in Building H
Exhibit:
May 23rd - June 13th, 2009
Saturdays 11am - 5pm (& by appointment)
What could be better on a rainy day than a play reading? Three play readings!
Angels Gate’s 2009 New Play Reading Series starts this Saturday. Each yet-to-be-produced play is set in contemporary Los Angeles and acted in by some of the most talented actors in L.A. There is something for everyone from a comedy to a classic noir murder mystery to a drama-comedy. To read details about each play reading visit Angels Gate Cultural Center’s website.
DETAILS:
Saturday, February 7
2pm: Dark Matters by Oliver Mayer
5pm: The Ghost Building by Damon Chua
8pm: Year Zero by Michael Golamco
Angels Gate Cultural Center, Gallery A
Admission is $10 to each reading or $20 for the entire series. No reservations needed. Free parking. Food will be available for purchase during breaks - or bring a picnic.
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