Vista LA: Cultural Renaissance in Boyle Heights

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Vista L.A. celebrates Latino Heritage with special salutes to outstanding Latinos and organizations, and checks out the cultural renaissance in Boyle Heights.

Josefina Lopez -- Casa 0101 Theater

Chicana playwright Josefina Lopez is leading the way in a cultural renaissance in Boyle Heights. Through her Casa 0101 Theater, she's helping other artists from her neighborhood find a voice and a "home."

2009 East First St.

Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 263-7684

http://www.casa0101.org

Guisados Tacos

Only a couple of years after opening Guisados in Boyle Heights, Armando De La Torre's stewed tacos have become the talk of L.A.

2100 E. Cesar E Chavez Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 264-7201

http://www.guisados.com

Eastside Luv Wine Bar y Queso

Eastside Luv is part of the Boyle Heights cultural renaissance. The popular eastside bar features work by local artists and performances by local musicians.

1835 E 1st St.

Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 262-7442

http://www.eastsideluv.com

Gustavo Dudamel & Youth Orchestra L.A.

Gustavo is making good on his promise to bring classical music to new audiences. The event "InsideOUT: 10th Anniversary Celebration" is a series of free neighborhood concerts. And for the first time in history, Youth Orchestra L.A. (YOLA) will perform alongside the L.A. Phil conducted by Gustavo Dudamel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/gustavo-dudamel

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