ARTS & CULTURE
10 Great Places – Discover the best restaurants, hotels, apartments, and fashion hotspots with our version of “Best Of Downtown Los Angeles” list and your go-to guide for experiencing the city’s finest offerings.
Artist in Residence – Downtown Artist feature story. The writer will spend personal time with the artists up to 3 days (or at least write an article that makes the reader suppose the span of the interview took 3 days). Find out everything that inspires the artists, what they have done, any formal training, are they self taught, any major accomplishments…pictures of artists in the studio, home or gallery are mandatory. Also what is the artist currently working on and what will the artist be doing in the near future.
BLK DTLA – African Americans have made great strides in Downtown Los Angeles, as the original settlers of Downtown, today they continue to enhance our region with amazing contributions, although at times they may seem hidden from mainstream media. Writers of this column have a knowledge of African American History or an eager willingness to explore what the BLK Community of Downtown Los Angeles is contributing now.
DTLA Patriot – These articles showcase anyone who has devoted their lives to the betterment of Downtown Los Angeles and its citizens, anyone who works in the local government, association or those who have been here for over 15 years.
DTLA Masterminds – Check out our biggest and our brightest, but they got planned for downtown LA and how to fix all of us.
Galleries and Museums – Shows involving celebrity artists exhibits in Downtown or gallery GRAND openings.
Gay DTLA – They’re here, they’re queer, were used to it. The column is open to writers who want to share the experiences inside our LBGT community. It’s bold, outspoken, daring, and just plan marvelous.
Gray Pride – You only need one gray hair to participate! Downtown Weekly pays homage to the elderly with special discounts, product services and information. Take that, seniors!
DTLA APPETITE
DTLA Espresso Self – DTLA Weekly’s coffee column. features the best coffee shops, roasters, and baristas in Downtown LA. From the classic espresso to the innovative and trendy, add some extra poetry from the talented writers of Writ Large Projects.
DTLA Sweet Tooth – Indulge in The Sweetest Revenge with DTLA SweetTooth – DTLA Weekly’s dessert column features the best dessert spots, bakeries, and pastry chefs in Downtown LA, offering a mouth-watering guide to tantalizing dessert in Downtown Los Angeles.
DTLA Vegan – Green 4ever with DTLA Weekly. Embrace the plant-based revolution with DTLA Weekly’s column dedicated to the vibrant vegan scene. Discover the best eateries, new meat-free menus, and delicious plant-forward options in Downtown LA.
KeriEatsDTLA – Seems there’s a new restaurant opening up somewhere in Downtown almost every day. Be sure to follow the trends, and be sure to dig in deep into City permit process or attend City committee meetings to get the scoop, before the majors. Brought to you by DT weekly publisher Keri Freeman.
Happiest Hours – We love Downtown Happy Hour drink specials and with over 150 bars there are plenty of mix drinks to choose from along with unusual bar tales, fiendish bar tenders, and appetizers to die for; anything that has to do with getting intoxicated fits well inside this category, along with Downtown mixology myths and legends, history, Grand Openings and owner interviews.
Wine Times DTLA – This column is reserved for the wine sommelier. Writers with extensive knowledge of the grape, may travel from eatery to wine bar sharing their wine tasting experience, the vineyard, and the wonders that come with Wine in DTLA. DISCLAIMER: *DT Weekly is not responsible for anything that you do while on assignment that you may regret – so please drink responsibly.
ENTERTAINMENT
DTLA Music to Your Ears – Music to Your Ears – features the best live music venues, concerts, festivals, and local musicians in Downtown LA. From the hottest indie bands to the most celebrated performers.
Movie Buff – No it’s not enough to sit through a movie and right how you feel about it. Movie Buff columnist should have a fair knowledge of the movie making process. Cinematography, direction, editing, musical score, writing and actor commentary is also needed. Spoiler alerts are welcome as long as you warn the readers in the first paragraph. Writers should try to gain access to studio copies and view the films before their release but when that’s not possible, attend opening day.
Sports – LA Live, Kings, Clippers, Lakers and the Dodgers – XGames/XLanes – Sports figures in town. Hit a home run with anyone on the team willing to do an interview, involved with sports management, or even the event venue itself. Any information about the inner workings of hosting thousands of people in the stands is always welcome…now go slam a dunk!
To Be Or Not To Be? – To Be or Not to Be? Is no longer the question. Featuring DTLA plays, performances, and theatrical events with a focus on local theaters and emerging artists from the classics to the avant-garde.
Book Worm – If you love to read, Book Worm Book Review is a great column. Writers are expected to read and review books over the course of a two week period. Book reviews should include everything you liked or disliked, if you would recommend its reading and why.
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Stayin with us – Hotel Review hopefully means you get to stay in the lap of luxury for at least a day, mixing and mingling with guests to see how they are enjoying their stay. Showcase the amenities, order room service or eat and drink at the hotel bars. Interviews and quotes from hospitality management also make a great relaxing read.
Monuments in Time – Downtowners love our old historic buildings. The architecture is often as interesting as the story behind the making, and the long list of occurrences at each location. Best to find info from the LA Library archives, because most data is made up or filled in. How much did the building cost, which was the maker, why was it made. Has their been any deaths? Is it in danger…who owns it now, and what’s going on inside.
Hospitality Matters – Explore the backbone of Downtown LA’s welcoming spirit. This column delves into the stories of local hotel staff, event planners, and service industry professionals who make visitors feel at home and keep our tourism thriving.
Transportation – Who’s behind the new transportation developments makes for a great cover story. New Development means road closures and road openings. The Regional Connector, the Rail Car on Broadway, bike lanes, and these events causes just as much jubilation as they cause controversy – You can’t please everybody! LOL…Welcome to Downtown.
Visit DTLA – Downtowns Weekly’s Top 10 Events. This column talks about the weeks most awesome larger crowd events.
We don’t always leave DTLA… our column features the best getaways, hotels, and destinations within driving distance of Downtown LA, offering a guide to help you plan your next escape
FASHION & STYLE
Downtown host one of the biggest Fashion districts in the county with celebrity names, and grand design houses in any of its hundreds of show rooms, and design warehouses. The Fashion District is your playground. You’ll find hundreds of stories ideas and sources within the Cooper Building, New Age, California Mart and FIDM design school. There are also LA Fashion and Market Week events.
Dress Me Sheik – This is a fashion twist to the old “Before and After” photo, that gives props to the designer or fashion boutique willing to dress up a writer while filling them in on all the fancy details about the designers, owners, and the boutiques past, present and future goals.
Downtown Decor – Downtown furniture stores are rare but they do exist. Seek them out, find out who the furniture designers are, conduct interviews with the designers and show case their talents, furniture and the stores that carry them.
DTLA REAL ESTATE EMPIRE
Skyscrapers, parklettes, railways, bike lanes, parks, and more are on the horizon, and always a topic of discussion for those interested in holding out and staking claim for a NEW DOWNTOWN. Stay up to date by attending planning committee meetings and joining Downtown Social media groups….and be the first to break the story!!!
Money Matters – Let’s get down to business with DT Weekly’s new business column geared to help your business grow and make the right connections.
Non-Profit Sector – Downtown’s non-profits and social service centers have mostly been centralized in the area east of Main sometimes called Central City East, known to most as Skid Row. As dire as it may seem, as a recovery area, where thousands of people from all over the world flock for help, has been established the Skids. Plenty of non profits there along with community activist, residents, police and humanitarian visitors willing to volunteer to build a better community on a daily basis.
DTLA TECH WEEK – Welcome to DTLA Tech Week – DTLA Weekly’s column for tech enthusiasts. Covering the latest news and trends in the tech industry meant to benefit the people of Downtown LA… only on dtlaweekly.com
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Exercise & Run Don’t Walk – There are so many marathons happening in Downtown Los Angeles, from bicycle races to treks up 100’s of flights of stairs. Top that with the numerous dance, yoga, self defense and fitness gyms and you have a never ending source of organizers to communicate with. You’re also welcome to join any of the classes, or events to add a bit of muscle to your article.
Cannacircle – It’s all about sustainability, from roof top or balcony gardening, to solar power, saving water and other precious resources, Cannacircle means working together to help the environment and make a brighter better GREEN Future for Downtown Los Angeles. And yes, there will be cannabis.
Stay Healthy DTLA – DTLA Weekly’s longest running column for health and wellness, featuring the best fitness centers, yoga studios, health food stores, and wellness – Stay Healthy DTLA.
Pets Stop & Healthy Pets – Almost 1/2 of Downtown Los Angeles residents own pets, and we have plenty of business owners here to help them stay as healthy and as happy as possible. This many pets is putting a demand on Downtown living, for better pet walking and play locations, and a better system for clean up. Articles featuring Event Organizers are always welcome along with overall community developments when it comes to our 4-legged friends.
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Opinion – Usually political, however this can be about almost anything.
Good Cop/Bad Cop – We love our men in blue and understand the rigorous task they undertake each day to serve and protect us. We also know that they are constantly swarming in controversy, and one bad apple doesn’t ruin the whole bunch. Writers of Good/Bad should join the LAPD newsletters, and social media groups to find out about recent accomplishments, and keep their attentions focused on any news stories concerning cops gone wrong.
Horoscopes – Look to the stars for guidance on your Downtown adventures. This column offers weekly astrological insights tailored to the DTLA experience, providing a fun and lighthearted perspective on what the cosmos have in store for you.
Law Makers Journal – Any time the Neighborhood City Council, Los Angeles City Council or the Mayors office passes a new law or ordinance or develops a program we want to document it. This column is perfect for writers who are in to politics. We would also like to share information about the elections and city governing process.
#SURVIVINGDTLA
DTLA Weekly Tips to help you explore DTLA like a boss! Find, move in and rent, park with ease, ride safe on the Metro, avoid unnecessary hazards, and navigate the city hassle-free. Well….almost.
DTLA Crime & Culture – Unpack the intersection of crime, justice, and the evolving culture of Downtown LA. This column explores how legal matters and public safety issues influence our community’s character and daily life.
101 Ways to Die – Downtown Los Angeles is a mega metropolis where unfortunately death or near death misses occur. The dark and witty column takes a look at the week in departures, and how best to avoid them.
