Okay, I really don't intend to inundate you with information. I'm hoping to make one or two pithy posts a week so you don't get all worn out. But.
I just found the text below on Beyond Baroque's website. I've been a part of two readings at this wonderful arts center in Venice, CA and I've attended many others. They offer readings, free workshops and a bookstore. They are a vital and important part of the L.A. literary and arts community.
And they need our support.
I just wrote an e-mail to the councilman listed at the bottom of their announcement and I hope you will too.
Thanks!
The following is from Fred Dewey, Executive/Artistic Director of Beyond Baroque. Please write or call as directed below. This is important to our community.
Alert - A Call For Community Action
HELP PROTECT
BEYOND BAROQUE,
LA’S HISTORIC INSTITUION!
After much effort on everyone’s part, our Councilman Bill Rosendahl recommended
a 25-year lease extension for Beyond Baroque to the City General Services Department.
Unfortunately, it now appears the City Attorney is recommending against an extension.
We are now in great peril. Our lease is up in a few weeks and uncertainty is threatening grants, programming and our entire future.
Please express your support to the Councilman, ask him why this is happening, and what he is doing to protect Beyond Baroque.
Beyond Baroque is a vital and historic national institution and has been LA’s only literary center for four decades. Please do not let it be destroyed.
Here is the contact information for Councilman Bill Rosendahl:
Councilman Bill Rosendahl
City Hall Office
200 N. Spring Street
Rm 415
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 473-7011
(213) 473-6926 (fax)
Email: Councilman.Rosendahl@lacity.org
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