Some America trivia for you to enjoy. Happy 4th of July!
- On the flag the blue stands for justice, the white stands for purity and the red stands for valor
- The eagle on the Great Seal of the United States holds 13 arrows on one claw and 13 olive branches in the other. These stand for the power of peace and the power of war. The eagle originally faced the arrows until President Truman turned the eagle's head to face the olive branches.
- The pyramid on the $1 bill is the reverse side of the Great Seal. The pyramid stands for strength and duration.
- The lyrics for the "Star Spangled Banner" come from the poem "The Defense of Fort Henry," written in 1841. It was not adopted as the National Anthem until 1931. Prior to the "Star Spangled Banner", "My Country tis of Thee" was the defacto national Anthem. The melody is derived from the British national anthem "God Save the Queen"
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Silent and Classic Movie Nights
Heritage Square Museum presents its annual Silent and Classic Movie Nights program.
Featured films will include Cecil B DeMille's The Yankee Clipper (1927) on Saturday, July 11. Staring William Boyd and Elinor Fair in a sailing race across the Pacific to prove the US maritime superiority over Great Britain. With mutiny, stowaways and romance, this a movie not to be missed
Douglas Fairbanks in A Modern Musketeer (1917) on July 18. Tired of small town life in Kansas, Douglas Fairbanks mounts his trusty steed (the Model T) and goes in search of adventures out west in an attempt to become a modern day D'Artagnan.
Corrine Griffith in The Garden of Eden (1928) on July 25 stares as the singer in a Monte Carlo cabaret. After running away and falling in love, she worries that her true past will be revealed.
Also scheduled are a few short features, including “A Visit to Los Angeles” from 1916 and classic cartoons. Films will be show on the lawn near the Palms Depot. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on, a small picnic to eat before the movies begin, and warm clothing. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Films generously provided by Flicker Alley, who save and restore silent, rare and classic movies from all over the world.
Admission to the Silent and Classic Movie Nights is free for museum members and a $10.00 donation for the general public. Heritage Square Museum will open at 7:30 p.m. for picnics with the show starting each Saturday at 8:00 p.m. For more information about the program and featured movies or actors, call the museum offices from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (323) 225-2700.
Featured films will include Cecil B DeMille's The Yankee Clipper (1927) on Saturday, July 11. Staring William Boyd and Elinor Fair in a sailing race across the Pacific to prove the US maritime superiority over Great Britain. With mutiny, stowaways and romance, this a movie not to be missed
Douglas Fairbanks in A Modern Musketeer (1917) on July 18. Tired of small town life in Kansas, Douglas Fairbanks mounts his trusty steed (the Model T) and goes in search of adventures out west in an attempt to become a modern day D'Artagnan.
Corrine Griffith in The Garden of Eden (1928) on July 25 stares as the singer in a Monte Carlo cabaret. After running away and falling in love, she worries that her true past will be revealed.
Also scheduled are a few short features, including “A Visit to Los Angeles” from 1916 and classic cartoons. Films will be show on the lawn near the Palms Depot. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on, a small picnic to eat before the movies begin, and warm clothing. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Films generously provided by Flicker Alley, who save and restore silent, rare and classic movies from all over the world.
Admission to the Silent and Classic Movie Nights is free for museum members and a $10.00 donation for the general public. Heritage Square Museum will open at 7:30 p.m. for picnics with the show starting each Saturday at 8:00 p.m. For more information about the program and featured movies or actors, call the museum offices from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (323) 225-2700.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Concert at the Square adds a 4th Concert!
Thanks to the support of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council, will now be able to present a 4th free concert on August 9th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heritage Square Museum.
On August 9, join us as we present the combination rhythms of Salsa & Rumba to give you SalSumba, a group of multitalented musicians from all parts of the world. The combined talents of these musical artists creates a contagious energy that is sure to bring you to your feet & on the dance floor with their Afro/Caribbean rhythms of Salsa, Rumba, & Latin Jazz. More information on Salsumba can be found here.
The new schedule will look as follows:
July 16th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mariachi Divas. Also enjoy free samples from Papa Pollo!
July 23rd 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PCC Swing Band with opening from Dennis Kaye Rock Band
July 30th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Susie Hansen Latin Band
August 9th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Salsumba
August 16th Hollow Trees to play benefit children's concert at 10:30 AM.
(Details coming soon)
Concerts are made possible thanks to the support of Supervisor Gloria Molina / LA County Arts Commission, the Recording Industries Music Performance Fund, and the Highland Park Neighborhood Council, Keller Williams Realty, Modern Image Business Design, Saline Davies and others. We also thank our media sponsors 100.3 The Sound, 790 KABC, The Arroyo Seco Journal and stubdog.com.
Thank you to the work of the committee members for helping to put together the concerts: Raphael Guerin, Saline Davies, Maggie Godoy, Dana Anderson, Yvonne Sarceda, Laura Guitierrez, Geoff(ery) Ka'alani, Raphael Allende.
Founded in 1969, Heritage Square is a living history museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of Los Angeles. At the museum, eight historic structures, saved from demolition and moved to the site, provide a glimpse of Southern California as it looked 100 years ago. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway (110/Pasadena Freeway) at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. Also visit http://www.heritagesquare.org/ for more information.
On August 9, join us as we present the combination rhythms of Salsa & Rumba to give you SalSumba, a group of multitalented musicians from all parts of the world. The combined talents of these musical artists creates a contagious energy that is sure to bring you to your feet & on the dance floor with their Afro/Caribbean rhythms of Salsa, Rumba, & Latin Jazz. More information on Salsumba can be found here.
The new schedule will look as follows:
July 16th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mariachi Divas. Also enjoy free samples from Papa Pollo!
July 23rd 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PCC Swing Band with opening from Dennis Kaye Rock Band
July 30th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Susie Hansen Latin Band
August 9th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Salsumba
August 16th Hollow Trees to play benefit children's concert at 10:30 AM.
(Details coming soon)
Concerts are made possible thanks to the support of Supervisor Gloria Molina / LA County Arts Commission, the Recording Industries Music Performance Fund, and the Highland Park Neighborhood Council, Keller Williams Realty, Modern Image Business Design, Saline Davies and others. We also thank our media sponsors 100.3 The Sound, 790 KABC, The Arroyo Seco Journal and stubdog.com.
Thank you to the work of the committee members for helping to put together the concerts: Raphael Guerin, Saline Davies, Maggie Godoy, Dana Anderson, Yvonne Sarceda, Laura Guitierrez, Geoff(ery) Ka'alani, Raphael Allende.
Founded in 1969, Heritage Square is a living history museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of Los Angeles. At the museum, eight historic structures, saved from demolition and moved to the site, provide a glimpse of Southern California as it looked 100 years ago. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway (110/Pasadena Freeway) at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. Also visit http://www.heritagesquare.org/ for more information.
Unlock the key to the history of Los Angeles at Heritage Square Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
ABC 7 - Eye on LA - to showcase Lost to Progress
Be sure to catch Heritage Square Museum on Eye on LA on Saturday, June 20 at 6:30 PM.
In case you miss it, here's a link to the program.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Southwest Museum / Autry meeting coming up...
Several community members have asked that we provide details of the next City of Los Angeles meeting to discuss the Autry Expansion plans.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009, 3:00pm
Board of Referred Powers Special MeetingBoard of Public Works
Edward R Roybal Hearing Room 350, (3rd Fl.)
City Hall, 200 N Spring St.
Here are two links detailing different views of the Southwest Museum situation:
From the good folks at the Friends of the Southwest Museum
http://www.friendsofthesouthwestmuseum.com/
From our friends at the Autry
http://www.swmfuture.org/
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009, 3:00pm
Board of Referred Powers Special MeetingBoard of Public Works
Edward R Roybal Hearing Room 350, (3rd Fl.)
City Hall, 200 N Spring St.
Here are two links detailing different views of the Southwest Museum situation:
From the good folks at the Friends of the Southwest Museum
http://www.friendsofthesouthwestmuseum.com/
From our friends at the Autry
http://www.swmfuture.org/
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