Cultural & Arts Programming

Central Avenue Jazz Festival

Please go to the Central Avenue Jazz Festival website (click here) for additional information on the 12^th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival held July 28 and 29, 2007.

The Henry Mancini Institute

The Henry Mancini Institute provides music classes throughout the summer at the historic Dunbar Hotel (formerly The Hotel Somerville). Sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Office, this program provides music training and education to young students in the Vernon-Central District of Los Angeles.

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Nedra Wheeler with students and staff at The Dunbar Hotel (formerly The Hotel Somerville)

Students and staff at The Dunbar Hotel

Jazz Legends of Los Angeles

This site is currently under construction.

Ralph J. Bunche Youth Leadership Academy

This site is currently under construction.