Great Grand Performances

Grand Performances, 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Summertime is best when it is shared. The season is for music, dance and films. I discovered that the city of Los Angeles has helped keep the art spirit alive. Friday’s at the Grand Performances are for people who enjoy watching a movie and listening to international and national musicians. While the free spirits gulped a glass of wine, I welcomed strangers to sit near me. People brought picnic baskets and alcoholic beverages, which became part of the entertainment. The venue has spectacular skylights and the city view made the evening an unforgettable moment. A gentleman who was behind me pointed out some garbage on my seat and cleaned it before I sat down: I could smell the happiness among the crowd and it was exciting to experience. A band called “Maleco Collective”, from Mexico played their Reggae and Latin percussion which created a unique sound. Tonight the movie was “Which Way Home” an extraordinary documentary film. The story was about the hard reality of illegal immigration. The combination of the music and the movie made my spirit more sensitive to my surroundings. I heard people sobbing because of the sadness of this film. The drunks, at least were the only happy ones due to the alcohol. This magic place definitely serenaded happiness to my soul, and also to the drunks. While everyone was exiting a girl accidentally dropped her beer bottles. She didn’t lose the smile on her face and coincidentally while crossing the street I saw her once again as she dropped her last beer bottle she kept on smiling though. I left energized with the gratitude of discovering such a great venue.