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July 24, 2015

Want Your Business to Become a Work of Art?

Mile for mile, the City of West Hollywood has one of the most robust public art programs in the country. The City’s Art and Cultural Affairs Commission is pleased to encourage public art projects at commercial properties. Murals can draw attention to or serve as a landmark for your business, provide an opportunity for an artist, and […]

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April 09, 2015

Seeking a Caffeine Kick? Two Artisanal Cafes Head to the WHDD

If the neighborhood wasn’t buzzing already, two artisanal cafes plan to bring some caffeinated brews to Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard next month.   VERVE COFFEE ROASTERS Santa Cruz-based Verve Coffee Roasters is expanding their LA footprint with three more locations, the first being a design district outpost at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Almont […]

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March 20, 2015

Stephanie Hirsch Transforms De Re Gallery

Utilizing mix media, Stephanie Hirsch examines her own self-discovery and metamorphosis in her recent solo exhibition at De Re Gallery. Owner Steph Sebbag seeks “great artists, who’s body of work not only captures the eye but the imagination,” and Hirsch’s illuminated and colorful canvases, complete with beads, sequins and embroidery, do just that. Titled Transformation, the show opened […]

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March 05, 2015

L’Agent Gets Intimate on Melrose Avenue

Agent Provocateur, translated: “inciting agent” brought its diffusion line L’Agent to sunny Melrose Avenue in the design district. Opened just in time for the Valentine’s Day rush, L’Agent continues to offer its affordable line of lingerie, accessories, nightwear and swimwear, exuding a “fresh feminine feel” for the upcoming spring and summer season. Co-designed in 2013 by sisters […]

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February 25, 2015

Half-Marathon Races Through the WHDD

The first-ever Sunset Strip Half-Marathon and 5K is coming to West Hollywood on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Beginning and ending in the West Hollywood Park, the race will bring runners to the Sunset Strip, the colorful Santa Monica Boulevard, and the West Hollywood Design District. With an early morning start time (7:00 AM Half Marathon; 7:30 AM […]

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February 25, 2015

Creating Community “In The West Hollywood Design District”

In a continual effort to brand the design district, we are thrilled to see district businesses co-branding with us online. Members are updating their websites and adding the “in the West Hollywood Design District” tagline and link. Not only does this create a value for the community and consumer, it can also enhance your business’ digital marketing initiatives […]

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