Exploring the Villa's Architecture & Gardens

Los Angeles-based artists Harrison Kinnane Smith and Hunter Baoengstrum lead a walking tour of West Adams, stopping at sites tied to the neighborhood's history of legal advocacy for Black homeownership. The tour draws comparisons between present-day investment and development in the Jefferson Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and the adjacent West Adams Qualified Opportunity Zones.

A free, one-hour storytelling session held every last Thursday, featuring untold stories, memorable moments, and a lively Q&A about the Santa Monica Pier.

The Virgin and Child tenderly embrace as Jesus presses his cheek against Mary’s while she holds her son tightly. Joseph holds a spoon and lidded bowl.