Article by Ed Fuentes entitled "Capturing the Heart of Los Angeles" gives a poignant look at both the Centennial Kick Off Celebration and the life of Leo Politi.
Article entitled "Street Artist Tapped into LA's Spirit" by Cecilia Rasmussen gives information on the upcoming centennial year. The article appeared in the Los Angles Times on January 13th, 2008.
A Los Angeles Times Magazine story regarding Leo Politi's connection with the Angeleno Heights neighborhood.
January 7th, 2008 article written by Julie Riggott which promotes the Centennial Kick Off Celebration.
January 21st, 2008 article written by Julie Riggott which discusses the Centennial year and the extraordinary life of Leo Politi.
LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN NEWS
On June 10,2007, The Los Angeles Downtown News announced "Politi Celebration Coming." They reported the January 26, 2008 kick off date at the Pico House and mentioned some of the scheduled Downtown events such as Los Angeles Central Library and Chinese American Museum. Click here to enjoy the entire article.
In Pasadena and in Los Angeles city and county - and as far away as Princeton University - Leo Politi's life is being celebrated through various events and exhibits in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday.
Article which highlights the February 28th Centennial festivities in South Pasadena.
Article written by Marshall Smith which was published on February 21, 2008.
April 20th, 20008 article written by Penny Schwartz which discusses the Centennial celebration planned for the A.K. Smiley Public Library in April. The article also highlights the career and impact of Leo Politi.
An article in the Los Angeles spanish newspaper La Opinion by Katia Ramirez-Blankley, "El legado de Leo Politi"
A Centennial Celebration for artist Leo Politi will be held Sat., Aug. 23 at The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library located at 1401 E. Janss Road. For more information, call (805) 449-2660 or visit www.toaks.org/library. The event will include sidewalk chalk art for children from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and presentations about the artist.
Centennial of author scheduled at library. The Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks will participate in the centennial of artist and children's author Leo Politi on Aug. 23. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children can color the sidewalks around the library with chalk art. Outside the children's library entrance, a caricature artist will create portraits for $10 each. Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Article in their Winter 2008 Newsletter which highlights the life and legacy of Leo Politi. It also discusses many of the events planned in honor of the Centennial year.
Article in their April newsletter which discusses the Angeleno Heights Open House Tour on May 17 and 18.
Copy of the review of Ann Stalcup's book, "Leo Politi, Artist of the Angels".
Article in Salute Magazine regarding Leo and family.
Letters and Awards
A letter from U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard declaring January 26, 2008, "Leo Politi Day"
A letter of support from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Los Angeles County Citation from Supervisor Michael Antonovich
A Certificate of Recognition from mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
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