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GRAND AVE. PARTNERS

Tour
Spend half a day and explore more of the Music Center and our fascinating neighbors. Landmark architecture didn't begin at the Center with Walt Disney Concert Hall. The 3 original venues of the Music Center, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum boast award-winning modern architecture by Welton Becket.

What's playing?
Enjoy the art and pick up a ticket to a matinee or maybe a performance later in the day by the LA Phil, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, Center Theatre Group or Dance at the Music Center.

Self-guided tour
Use our "Explore the Architecture of Grand Avenue" walking tour brochure (free and available at each location), to visit The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Cathedral Our Lady of the Angels. Both are just a block on either side of the Music Center. The guide allows you to easily navigate the 3-block area while taking in the inspiring architecture at each venue.

Art
MOCA along Grand Avenue (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) is host to elegant underground galleries and boosts the Patinette Café. Great shopping awaits at the flagship location of the MOCA Store.

Spirited
At your visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels enjoy breathtaking art, architecture and gardens, all are open to the public seven days a week. Masses available Sunday - Friday. A free, guided tour is offered Monday - Friday at 1pm. Have breakfast and lunch on the Plaza at the Galero Grill and visit the Gift Shop.

Activities breakdown: Total duration 5 hours

  • The Symphonian tour (75 min.) or explore on your own, free
  • MOCA (closed Tuesday & Wednesday), 60-min. $8/freeThursdays from 5pm 8pm
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 60-minutes if touring, free
  • Other dining venues at the Music Center include Patina, Kendall's Brassiere, Spotlight Café and Spotlight Grill
  • Allow 10 - 15 minutes walking between venues

PLUS....Itinerary suggestion: Small Amount of Time - The Concert Hall, 2 hours

 


Upcoming Events
 
February 05th, 2012
Clybourne Park

February 05th, 2012
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 9

February 07th, 2012
Joshua Bell in Recital

February 08th, 2012
Leif Ove Andsnes in Recital

 
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