Los Angeles, CA

[John Juan]

Where? How? Who wants to join me? Weigh in here...

[shihonakaza]

Some people over at LA Sketchcrawl Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LAsketchcrawl/) are suggesting The Grove/Farmer's Market.
We've been there twice in the past, always a good spot to come back and sketch.
I also think April is an ideal time to go to the beach/ocean areas since it won't be too cold and not yet crowded as summertime....

Here is a list of places that are suggested/visited:

Some Ideas:
- Norton Simon Museum
- Huntington Library
- Griffith Park / Merry-go-round
- Los Angeles Live Steamers
- Autry National Center
- Getty Villa
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- L.A. Arboretum
- Hollywood Museum - lots of costumes
- Pacific Asia Museum
- Exposition Park Rose Garden
- Pershing Square
- Skirball Center
- California Science Center
- Monster Park aka Vincent Lugo Park
- La Brea Tar pits
- LACMA
- Barnsdall Park / Los Feliz
- Griffith Observatory
- Burbank Town Center / Ikea
- Glendale Galleria / Americana at Brand
- LA Live
- Downtown / Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Sunset Strip
- Runyon
- Malibu
- El Porto / N Manhattan Beach
- Universal Citywalk
- Disneyland
- Korean Friendship Bell/San Pedro
- Point Fermin Park / Lighthouse
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Queen Mary
- Pasadena Roving Archers Range
- California Beach Volleyball Association

Previous SketchCraw Locations:
- Old Town Pasadena
- Travel Town in Griffith Park
- Union Station/Olvera Street
- Venice Beach/Canals
- Chinatown/Little Tokyo
- Los Angeles Central Library
- Grand Central Market/Bradbury Building
- The Grove/Farmer's Market
- Redondo Beach Pier
- The Americana in Glendale
- Echo Park
- Santa Monica Pier
- Koreatown
- Hollywood & Highland
- Natural History Museum
- Descanso Gardens
- Getty Museum

[shihonakaza]

Renaissance Faire will be happening during Sketchcrawl. It may be too far (Irwindale)/too expensive ($25, discounts may be available), but thought I'd throw the idea out there:
http://www.renfair.com/socal/index.asp

[John Juan]

The Ren Fair sounds really cool, but it is too expensive for me. What about MacArthur Park? I like Pershing Square too.

[shihonakaza]

People at Facebook forum are also suggesting La Brea Tar Pits + LACMA + Farmer's Market + The Grove, which are walkable (It's about 1 mile/20 min walk. http://g.co/maps/mzwzk). Only cost would be food + parking - would definitely be a cheaper option than Ren Fair!

[John Juan]

If that's the consensus it sounds good to me. I look forward to it!

[gfxalchemist]

It sounds like a plan, I am in

[shihonakaza]

Hey everyone,

Let's meet at Farmer's Market + the Grove - and we have an option to walk to LACMA and sketch some more (Walking map to LACMA: http://g.co/maps/rfyf7).
Outdoor areas at LACMA are free (Urban Lights (lamp posts), sculptures, etc,) and if you want to see exhibits inside (California Design exhibit, etc.) it has 2-for-1 admission that day ($5/person): mention code LAARTS12 at the box office.

Meet at:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
11am
Clock tower by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at the Grove
6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking:

Street parking may be available but likely metered and/or has 2-hour limit - read the signs carefully!

There are two parking lots with different rates at the Grove (parking structure) and Farmer's Market (parking lot):

Parking at Farmer's Market:
up to 2 hours = free validation with purchase from a Market merchant
$3 for the third hour
$1 for each additional 20 minutes
$15 maximum

Parking at the Grove:
up to 1 hour = FREE (no validation required)
1 to 3 hours = $3
3 + hours = $3 + $1 each 15 minutes
Daily maximum = $24

Parking at LACMA: (entrance on 6th Street)
$10 flat rate

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See you soon!
Shiho