Grand Performances today announced that the Watercourt at California Plaza, its home for over 30 years, will undergo a major redesign starting early 2019 and extending through the summer. During the renovation, Grand Performances will expand its community-based programming which currently includes LAX Presents, Grand Avenue Arts All Access, and others to be announced. Grand Performances, the longest-running presenter of high-quality free programs in Downtown Los Angeles, plans to hold a summer music festival in DTLA.
“For three decades we’ve presented innovative programming at the Watercourt in downtown Los Angeles,” said Mari Riddle, executive director, Grand Performances. “We’re using the renovation as the catalyst to augment our programming and expertise across the County and reach people in the communities where they live.”
Once completed, California Plaza will offer a modern, and multifunctional space for the audience. In 2020, the goal is to invite Grand Performances new community partners and residents to the newly designed performance venue while continuing to collaborate with them to present in their respective communities.
Grand Performances community based and site-specific programming includes a collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports to present local artists to
In addition, Grand Performances is planning a one-day downtown summer music festival in 2019 that concentrates the best of local and international artists in typical Grand Performances fashion. www.grandperfs.org
