OFW lottery moving ahead despite protests by artists and
performers
Hash marks and numbers have been painted along
Ocean Front Walk by the city in preparation for the start of assigned spaces for
non-commercial artists and performers on the west side of the
Boardwalk.
The city’s plan, in which they will
be assigned locations via a monthly lottery has been condemned by most of the
artists, musicians, political activists and others who have utilized the OFW for
years, usually choosing the same spot, year in and year out. The Neighborhood
Council also opposed the lottery by unanimous
votes.
The L.A. Recreation and Parks
Dept. is holding two informational meetings on the new ordinance at the
Westminster Senior Center, 1234 Pacific Ave. The meetings are Jan. 12 and Jan.
20 at 6:30PM. They should be interesting.
Posted: Sat
- January 1, 2005 at 02:56 PM