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LA's Punk Rock Origins Explored in New Season for PBS SoCal/KCET Original Arts and Culture Series ARTBOUND Premiering October 4

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today the return of the original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND, as well as a host of options to join in-person for local screenings and for viewers (or interested parties) to host their own screening events. The fourteenth season of the one-hour documentary series kicks off with an examination of two Chinatown restaurants that became the implausible heart of L.A.'s burgeoning punk scene in the 1970s. The additional five episodes of ARTBOUND from the new season include a look at the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, the impact of publisher Angel City Press, the influence of Asian American theatre company East West Players, the birth of the LA Rebellion cinematic movement from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television as well as an exploration of the day to day life of artists-in-residence Céline Brunko, Christine Lee and Carol Zou. The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. Following the broadcast, each episode will stream on the free PBS app. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.

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  • The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal.
  • Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.
  • Episodes from this season of ARTBOUND as well as other popular, locally-produced content from KCET and PBS SoCal will be available soon.
  • The full lineup and descriptions of the 14th season of ARTBOUND are listed below as are details for upcoming in-person screening events with LAist.

Japan House Announces L.A. Premiere of “Edo Avant Garde”

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary “Edo Avant Garde” on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00PM at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary “Edo Avant Garde” on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00PM at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.
  • “I am thrilled and honored to have the Los Angeles premiere of my new film “Edo Avant Garde” hosted by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles,” said Hoaglund.
  • Simultaneously dynamic and mesmerizing, at its heart “Edo Avant Garde” offers a unique opportunity to look closely and see differently.
  • Location: TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (Level 3, Ovation Hollywood)
    Location: JAPAN HOUSE Salon (Level 5, Ovation Hollywood)
    For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Guitar Center Partners with Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Leading Guitar Manufacturers on New Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, today announces the launch of the Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection. This collection includes six limited-edition meticulously crafted recreations and signature guitars – several from Clapton's career and one from fellow guitarist Carlos Santana, along with some all-new signature models. These guitars will be sold in North America exclusively at Guitar Center locations and online via GuitarCenter.com beginning August 24.

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  • "On the occasion of the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Guitar Center is proud to once again show our support for Eric Clapton, the festival and his Crossroads Centre Antigua," said Michael Doyle, General Manager, Guitars, at Guitar Center.
  • The 2023 Crossroads Collection is the result of a unique and significant history between Guitar Center and Clapton and continues in the spirit of the first Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar, originally offered in 2005.
  • "On the occasion of the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Guitar Center is proud to once again show our support for Eric Clapton, the festival and his Crossroads Centre Antigua," said Michael Doyle, General Manager, Guitars, at Guitar Center.
  • For more information and videos featuring the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection, please visit https://www.guitarcenter.com/Crossroads.gc .

L.A. Chargers & First We Feast Announce Season Two of Partnership Featuring Truth or Dab Series

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The L.A Chargers and First We Feast today announced season two of Truth or Dab - LA Chargers Edition, with episodes featuring L.A. Chargers players Justin Herbert, Derwin James and more.

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  • The L.A Chargers and First We Feast today announced season two of Truth or Dab - LA Chargers Edition, with episodes featuring L.A. Chargers players Justin Herbert, Derwin James and more.
  • “Hot Ones is proud to be partnering once again with the LA Chargers for a fiery new season of Truth or Dab: Chargers Edition,” said First We Feast Creator and General Manager Chris Schonberger.
  • “This season, fans of sports, food, and pop culture can watch the LA Chargers bring the heat – on and off the field.
  • WHERE: Truth or Dab - L.A. Chargers Edition will air on the official YouTube channel of the Los Angeles Chargers .

Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament Extends Registration Deadline Until Friday at Midnight and Announces Event Sponsors

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Less than a week until tip-off of California’s largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament returning to L.A. LIVE’s Peacock Place from August 5-6, the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament has today announced an extended registration deadline.

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  • Less than a week until tip-off of California’s largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament returning to L.A. LIVE’s Peacock Place from August 5-6, the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament has today announced an extended registration deadline.
  • Teams can now register to compete in the tournament from now until Friday, July 28th at midnight.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230728718173/en/
    Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament returns to L.A. LIVE this August 5-6.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Official sponsors of the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament have also been announced for this year’s event including Nike Basketball who will return as the presenting partner of the competition and as the presenting partner for the Elite Division, Teen Division, and the Slam Dunk Contest for the 11th year.

Liberty Hill Foundation Releases New Report "POWER OF PERSISTENCE: The Fight to End Neighborhood Oil Drilling in Los Angeles"

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 13, 2023, Liberty Hill Foundation announced the release of its new Power of Persistence Report, highlighting the decade-long battle local residents and community organizers have fought to end toxic neighborhood oil drilling in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 13, 2023, Liberty Hill Foundation announced the release of its new Power of Persistence Report, highlighting the decade-long battle local residents and community organizers have fought to end toxic neighborhood oil drilling in Los Angeles.
  • The Power of Persistence Report recounts the story of L.A.'s hard-fought victory for environmental justice.
  • The Power of Persistence Report was published by Liberty Hill Foundation and authored by community leaders, organizers, researchers, and attorneys involved in the fight to end neighborhood oil drilling.
  • For more information about the Power of Persistence Report or any of Liberty Hill's environmental justice work, please contact Courtney Kassel, Chief Communications Officer, at [email protected] .

Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Announces Exclusive Nonstop Service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles from Salem / Portland

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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SALEM, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Avelo is the first commercial airline serving Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) in nearly 15 years and is the only airline offering nonstop flights from SLE to the Entertainment Capital of the World and Southern California.

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  • SALEM, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
  • Avelo will operate twice-weekly nonstop service on Thursdays and Sundays between Salem and Las Vegas beginning October 5, 2023.
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "Salem – say hello to Avelo!
  • We are excited to announce nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

INSIGHT GLOBAL ANNOUNCES FORMAL DIVISION TO ADDRESS SEMICONDUCTOR WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a national leader in the staffing services industry, announced today its division aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled semiconductor talent across the country. With recent research showing that more than one million additional skilled workers will be needed by 2030 to meet demands in the semiconductor industry1, Insight Global is leaning in to assist in identifying, recruiting and developing the necessary workforce.

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  • ATLANTA, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global , a national leader in the staffing services industry, announced today its division aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled semiconductor talent across the country.
  • "We know that the semiconductor industry is projected for continued rapid growth, which means the need for developing, attracting and retaining quality talent is at an all-time high," said Jared Tatham, Managing Director of the Semiconductor Division for Insight Global.
  • "Our goal at Insight Global has always been to use our intense focus, scale and expertise to solve the critical workforce challenges of today to help create a stronger tomorrow," said Bert Bean, CEO of Insight Global.
  • The company's semiconductor division will be onsite at the upcoming SEMICON West 2023, taking place July 11-13 in San Francisco.

Exploding STI Rates Need Attention Now

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Because sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to skyrocket in Los Angeles County and officials are dragging their feet on allocating resources to address the crisis, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV healthcare provider, will protest, march, and testify on Monday, June 26th.

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  • Because sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to skyrocket in Los Angeles County and officials are dragging their feet on allocating resources to address the crisis, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV healthcare provider, will protest, march, and testify on Monday, June 26th.
  • AHF is calling on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the County Board of Supervisors to do more to stop the spread of STIs.
  • A corresponding full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times will run on Sunday, June 25th, showing LA County has been “AWOL on STDs” and must act now.
  • To view AHF’s “STI Action Timeline” click here .

Beauty Creations Introduces Beauty Creations SKIN - The Brand's First Skincare Collection

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty Creations, the rapidly growing luxury beauty brand, known for Beauty Creations Cosmetics and its affordable price points, today announces its expansion into skincare with the launch of Beauty Creations SKIN. Consisting of a nine-piece Korean skincare system, this collection is formulated to cleanse, hydrate, and soothe to reveal glowy, confident skin with retail prices ranging from $5 to $14.

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  • Nine- Piece Skincare System is Vegan, Cruelty Free, Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free/ BPA Free Korean skincare developed for all skin types
    LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty Creations, the rapidly growing luxury beauty brand, known for Beauty Creations Cosmetics and its affordable price points, today announces its expansion into skincare with the launch of Beauty Creations SKIN.
  • From the latest trends to influencers favorites, Beauty Creations Cosmetics collections are inspired by its incredible community of beauty lovers.
  • Product Development and Beauty Creations Global Makeup artist says, "Beauty Creations is putting an emphasis on inclusivity with its first skincare regimen, formulated for all skin types.
  • Beauty Creations SKIN is exclusively available on beautycreations.com and at Beauty Creations retail stores in the greater Los Angeles area.