Dancing Man + Fair On The Move + 100 Freeway Shootings

Happy Wednesday, Los Angeles County.

We hope you managed to catch a glimpse of the super moon eclipse, but don't fret if you missed it. The Griffith Observatory live-streamed the entire eclipse here. If Wednesday's headlines had a theme, it might be that the good times are here again. The Rose Bowl announced the return of its Fourth of July Fireworks show. The Rams announced plans to bring fans to SoFi stadium, and the LA County Fair announced big plans for next year's fair, which will be held in the spring for the first time in the fair's 100-year history.

Let's get to LA's top stories.

Wednesday's Weather Report:

Wednesday will be a bit cooler with highs of 76 degrees and lows of 57. Winds are expected at 11 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says.

Patch Pick: Still scratching your head about 2,500 people showing up to a teenager's beach birthday party over the weekend? We all are. The New York Times explains how such things can happen in the age of TikTok. (nytimes.com).

Here are the top 5 stories in Los Angeles County today.

1. More pellet gun shootings rattled drivers on Southern California freeways, bringing the shooting spree to more than 100 attacks over the last month. The California Highway Patrol is urging witnesses to come forward even if the tip seems innocuous. (More on Patch).
2. The Los Angeles County Fair will move to May to beat the heat. For the first time in its 100-year history, the fair will move from September to May when fairgoers can celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day (More on Patch)
3. The 4th Of July Fireworks Show will return to Rose Bowl this year, one of the first major events to return to LA as the pandemic fades (More on Patch).
4. Hats off to Los Angeles Times reporter Randall Roberts for his boisterously fun feature on LA's famed dancing man: "Twirl, shimmy, repeat: The post-lockdown rebirth of L.A. concert staple the ‘Dancing Man.' Roberts writes, "You’ve witnessed his passion if you’ve been to the Hollywood Bowl in the past, say, 40 years: With long, wavy gray hair, the now-retired clinical lab scientist is usually peacocking in and around his reserved Garden box seats to the right of the stage. The Forum, the Mint, the Wiltern, the Roxy, the Greek and beyond: He’s ruled aisles and dance floors at them all" (More on the Los Angeles Times).
5. On the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, the Los Angeles City Council voted to support police reform legislation in his honor by LA Rep. Karen Bass. "We will not see true justice ... until we reform the very systems that allow this senseless violence against people of color generally, African- Americans in particular, to persist," said Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas (More on Patch).

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Featured Events to look forward to this week:

'Immersive Van Gogh' Exhibit 2021; Los Angeles Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Los Angeles, CA

• From Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Los Angeles: "The location 'Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit' is taking over, is a secret venue situated in the heart of Los Angeles. To be announced before the exhibit opens, existing ticket holders will receive an email with the venue name and location once it is made public. Renowned for transforming venues into unforgettable art experiences, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit strives to highlight the unique architecture of its spaces while integrating influences from its history and community.

Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds; Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 pm.

• Music Mends Minds is offering free musical Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers. Come make music with us every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1 PM - 2 PM! This is a great way to safely stay connected with others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Blood Drive with American Red Cross; Thursday & Friday, May 27-28, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Reservations required)

Summer Sounds on the Plaza at The Original Farmers Market,Thursday, 5:00 p.m., The Original Farmers Market, 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90036

• Summer is here and live music is back at The Original Farmers Market! Summer Sounds on the Plaza returns on May 27th with the sounds of modern world guitar with Carbe & Durand from Incendio (Thursday) and Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang (Friday) for a little 30s swing.

See more on the Los Angeles calendar!

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~Paige

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