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The Rams will kick off the 2017 preseason when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 12 at 6:00 PM PT at the LA Memorial Coliseum. The Rams first preseason contest will air on CBS 2 in English and Univision (UniMás 46) in Spanish.  The game also will be broadcast in English on ESPN LA 710 AM and 100.3 FM The Sound, as well as in Spanish on ESPN Deportes 1330 AM.

Due to the 6:00 PM PT kickoff, all gates will open at 4:00 PM PT, with select gates (1 and 28) opening at 3:00 PM PT for fans who wish to visit the Corona Beach House or Rams Party Zone, spaces located on the Peristyle end of the stadium that feature concessions and shade open to all ticketholders.

For information about tickets to Rams games, including season tickets, four-game plans and individual games, visit therams.com/tickets.

Below are some of the features included in this year’s opening game. For more information about the Rams gameday experience, please visit www.therams.com/gameday or the Rams Mobile App.

‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ SEMIFINALIST CALY BEVIER TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM

Singer Caly Bevier, a seventeen-year-old semifinalist on ‘America’s Got Talent,” will perform the National Anthem.

Members of the US Marine Corps – Recruiting Station Los Angeles will present the colors.

 

RAMS TO HONOR WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES HALL OF FAMERS IN TORCH LIGHTING PRIOR TO KICKOFF

Hosted this year in Los Angeles from August 7-16, the World Police and Fire Games are an Olympic-style competition with 10,000 athletes. Participants represent law enforcement, firefighters, officers from corrections, probation, border protection, immigration and customs from over 70 countries across the world competing in more than 60 sports. Founded and hosted several times in the United States, past host countries include, Canada, Spain, Australia, Sweden, and Northern Ireland.

After 30 years of competition, the World Police and Fire Games established a Hall of Fame. All inductees are competitors or administrators of at least six games and have achieved a high level of success in their sporting endeavors. Each have made significant contributions to their chosen sport and the promotion of the Games.

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees who will light the torch include:

• Cinda Brooks – Texas Parks & Wildlife, USA
• Dave Cowan – Toronto Police Service, Canada
• JD Hansman – Indianapolis Fire Department, USA
• Jose Milara – Madrid Fire Department, Spain
• John White – Los Angeles City Fire Department, USA

 

GAMEDAY DETAILS FOR FANS ATTENDING SATURDAY’S GAME

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, details for what fans may expect include:

1. Parking: Limited parking is available in USC Campus lots on a first-come, first-served basis for $50.
2. Metro: Due to limited parking, fans are encouraged to take Metro or Metrolink to the game.
3. Clear Bag: The NFL’s Clear Bag Policy is in effect and any bags brought to the game must be compliant.  Visit NFL.com/allclear for more information.
4. Water: Guests may bring into the Coliseum two factory sealed bottles of water or an empty bottle to fill at water refill stations located throughout the yard and concourse levels.  Additionally, free cups of water will be available at concession stands.
5. Shade: Fans seeking shade during the game should visit either the Peristyle entrance on the East side of the stadium where the Corona Beach House and Rams Party Zone are open to all fans or the food court area on the West side of the stadium where there are tables and umbrellas set-up.  The Corona Beach House at Gate 1 has televisions and concessions as well.  Fans also may visit the South Customer Service Office on the East side.
6. Arrive Early: Fans should arrive early and be in their seats 15-minutes prior to kickoff for the National Anthem and lighting of the torch.
7. Visit therams.com/gameday for more information.

Below is more detailed information for guests attending games this season at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum:

 

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking in USC Campus and Exposition Park lots are by permit only and there is no public parking in Exposition Park for Rams games. Additional overflow parking is available on USC Campus and the USC Parking Center. USC Gameday Traffic Flow will be in effect for guests driving to the Coliseum.

Please note, drivers may only make right turns onto streets around the Coliseum and USC to enter parking lots.

Parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff and close 90 minutes after the end of game. Vehicles must exit the stadium parking lots by 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

Limited cash parking lots will be available on a first-come first-served basis for $50 at the following locations:

• Downey Street Structure (formerly PSA) – Gate 6 located at Vermont at W. 36th Pl. or Gate 1 at Exposition Blvd. and Watt Way.
• Jefferson Blvd. Structure (formerly PSB) – Gate 8 located at Jefferson Blvd. (East of Vermont Ave.)
• Royal Street Structure (formerly PSD) – Gate 4 located at Jefferson Blvd. and Royal St.
• Grand Ave. Structure (formerly UPX) – Located on 35th St. between Hope St. and Grand Ave.
• Shrine Parking Garage – May be accessed from two entrances:
  • 645 W. Jefferson Blvd. from Figueroa Blvd. (Westbound only)
  • 680 W. 32nd St. (Eastbound only)

Parking in Exposition Park lots are by permit only.

For maps and transportation information, visit http://www.therams.com/events/parking.html.

In addition, the following street closures will be in effect:

• Starting at 4:00 PM, two hours ahead of kickoff, Exposition Blvd Eastbound will be closed from Vermont to Figueroa. This will remain closed until one hour and 45 minutes after the end of game.
• Starting at 5:00 PM, one hour ahead of kickoff, Exposition Blvd Westbound will be closed from Figueroa to Bill Robertson Lane.  This will remain closed until one hour and 45 minutes after the end of game.
• At Halftime of the game, a soft closure will take place at Normandie (local access only) for eastbound traffic on Exposition Blvd.  This will remain closed until one hour and 45 minutes after the end of game.
• At Halftime of the game, a hard closure will take place at Wisconsin for eastbound traffic on Exposition Blvd.  This will remain closed until one hour and 45 minutes after the end of game.

Fans driving to the game can use Waze for real-time traffic conditions and directions, and official parking lots. Download the free Waze app at www.waze.com/get.

Due to limited parking, fans are encouraged to take public transportation.  For people who “Go Metro on Game Day,” the Coliseum is easily accessible from the following Metro stations: Expo Park/USC, Expo/Vermont, and 37th St/USC.  More information can be found at  https://www.metro.net/riding/gameday/.

TAILGATING

There is no tailgating on the USC Campus or USC Campus Parking Facilities during Los Angeles Rams games.

Tailgating is allowed in designated Exposition Park lots (Lot 2, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, South Lawn and State Dr.) Tailgating is not permitted in Lot 3, the Visitor Parking Structure, South Park Dr., Martin Luther King Blvd., or Expo Center Dr.

In designated lots, tailgating is allowed only in individual parking spaces, in front or behind each vehicle only. Tailgating equipment must not block pedestrian or vehicle access.  The use of multiple spaces without a vehicle is prohibited.  A small canopy (not larger than 8’x8′) may be erected in front of or behind each vehicle only.

Full tailgating policies can be found here http://www.therams.com/events/parking.html.

The Rams Fan Fest is located on Christmas Tree Lane in Expo Park on the East side of the Coliseum and opens five hours prior to kickoff.

The Corona Beach House at Gate 1 opens three hours prior to kickoff and offers premium beverage options and the chance to watch NFL RedZone, showing every touchdown from every game on Sunday mornings and afternoons.  The Rams Party Zone at Gate 28 opens three hours prior to kickoff and offers food and beverages for purchase.  Fans must enter through Gates 1 or 28.

The Rams Party Zone at Gate 28 opens three hours prior to kickoff and features food and beverage for sale well as shaded areas.  Fans must enter through Gates 1 or 28 to access the Rams Party Zone prior to general doors opening.

SECURITY

To ensure a safe gameday experience, the Los Angeles Rams, NFL and USC are working with city, state and federal agencies including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and the FBI, in addition to private security firms.

Gates open two hours prior to kickoff, excluding Gates 1 and 28 which open three hours prior to kickoff for fans who wish to visit the Corona Extra Beach House or Rams Party Zone. For the safety of guests, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has a no re-entry policy. If a guest exits the facility, they will not be allowed to re-enter.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum features enhanced security elements for all events.  Metal detectors have been installed at all gates and guests will be required to walk through them before entering the stadium.

The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all games at the Coliseum this year. The Rams strongly encourage fans to not bring any type of bags, but outlined below is what is permissible. Fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” (Official clear plastic tote bags are available at ramsfanshop.com or at Albertsons, Vons or Pavilions), or
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

For additional information, go to NFL.com/allclear.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Bags, Backpacks or Purses which do not meet Bag Policy guidelines. Hard or Soft Coolers, Baskets, Packages or Containers;
• Alcoholic Beverages, Bottles or Cans. (Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed; limit 2 per person);
• Illegal Drugs and Weapons including Firearms, Knives, Explosives, Fireworks, Lighters and Laser Pointers;
• Professional Cameras (lenses longer than 3”) and Camera Equipment, Selfie-Sticks, Tripods and Video or Audio Recording Equipment;
• Banners, Sticks, Poles, Inflatables, Frisbees, Balls, and Unsliced Fruits or Vegetables;
• Umbrellas, Balloons, Strollers, Skateboards and Folding or Beach Chairs;
• Pets (Service Animals are allowed);
• The Coliseum is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in any area of the Coliseum.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, we ask that fans refrain from the following behavior at all events.

• Profanity or other offensive language or gestures, whether spoken, written or appearing on apparel
• Smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco)
• Intoxication or excessive alcohol consumption or signs of substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
• Bringing prohibited items into the venue
• Throwing of items or liquids
• Entering the playing field or court at any time
• Fighting or other threatening behavior, including verbal or physical harassment
• Failure to retain ticket and/or present it to event staff if requested to do so
• Resale of tickets at the venue
• Violation of state or local laws
• Failing to follow instruction of stadium personnel or stadium policies

Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of the guests and/or persons using their tickets.  Even if Season Ticket Members give away or sell their tickets to a game, the account holder is accountable for the actions of those using the tickets. Accounts can be forfeited partially or entirely for violations of the Fan Code of Conduct.

Failure to comply may result in ejection or arrest.

Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to management personnel. For assistance, call or text 213-263-4007. Message and data rates may apply.

SMOKING

Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements (including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, vaporizers and e-cigarettes) are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum. The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited for all events (LAMC 41.50.1). Violators may be subject to eviction and/or citation.  (There are no designated smoking areas inside the Coliseum.)

TICKETS

Will Call is located outside Gate 4 and will open four hours prior to kickoff and closes after halftime. Will Call tickets can only be claimed by the person whose name appears on the ticket envelope. Valid photo I.D. is required.  Additionally, at Will Call, fans may purchase tickets to future Rams games if available.

The Ticket Office for guests to resolve ticket issues is located at Gate 29.

For information about tickets to Rams games, including season tickets, four-game plans and individual games, visit therams.com/tickets.

Today, the LA84 Foundation and Mark Ridley-Thomas of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission welcomed Olympians Joan Benoit Samuelson and Anita DeFrantz into the Coliseum’s esteemed Court of Honor. Benoit Samuelson won the first ever Women’s Olympic Marathon in the 1984 Summer Olympics. DeFrantz, who played a vital role in bringing the 1984 Games to Los Angeles, is not only LA84 President Emeritus and a member of the IOC, but a bronze medalist in rowing in the 1976 Games.

Located at the historic Coliseum Peristyle, the plaques that comprise the Memorial Court of Honor commemorate outstanding persons or events, athletic or otherwise, that have had a definite impact upon the history, glory and growth of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Joan Benoit Samuelson and Anita DeFrantz are the first individual female athletes commemorated in the Court of Honor since 1961, when Mildred “Babe” Didrickson was honored.

For a complete list of all those individuals and events commemorated, click here.

Photos courtesy LA84

To view live-streaming of the removal of the video boards, click here.

The iconic Peristyle of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will soon take on a look not seen in 33 years, as the large video boards, originally installed in 1984 for the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, will be removed in order to restore the famed column and archway structure to its original glory.  The project, commencing the week of March 27, is part of an overall $270 Million renovation of the Coliseum being undertaken by the University of Southern California and completed in time for the 2019 football season.

“Restoring the Peristyle of the 94-year old National Historic Landmark stadium to reflect the vision of the original builders and architects is a wonderful thing,” said Joe Furin, General Manager of the Coliseum, “especially when you consider that it was first shared with the world during the 1932 Olympics and enjoyed by Angelenos attending events here for over six decades.”

The two large structures, along with the advertising border that surrounds the center game clock, will be dismantled in pieces over a two week period and then trucked away to a salvage yard. This is only one phase of returning the Peristyle to its historic look.  Damaged travertine limestone tiles will be replaced or fixed, the entire structure cleaned, and the restoration of the decorative mural underneath the center arch will also be undertaken.  Replacing the old video boards will be two state-of-the-art, high definition display boards incorporated for the fans enjoyment into the northeast and southeast seating sections, so as to maintain the look of the Peristyle as it was originally intended.

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, modeled after the original Roman Colosseum, was built in 1923 by John and Donald Parkinson, father and son architects.  The Peristyle, consisting of the large center arch, six flanking arches on either side, and a total of 24 columns, quickly became the signature feature of the stadium.  With the awarding of the Games of the Xth Olympiad in 1932 to the City of Los Angeles, the stadium was expanded to over 100,000 seats and the Olympic Cauldron was added to the Peristyle.  The cauldron was first lit for the 1932 Games, as well as for the 1984 Summer Games, along with countless special events over the nearly century-long history of the Coliseum.

 

El Tricolor to take on Croatia at L.A. Memorial Coliseum on May 27; tickets on sale March 6

The Mexican National Team will Croatia in Los Angeles to prepare for upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced that Mexico will play the National Team of Croatia on Saturday, May 27 (4:30 p.m. PT), at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – presented by Nissan and hosted by 2018 MLS expansion club Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC).

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m. local time, via ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the Coliseum Box Office (at Gate 29).

The game is part of the landmark 15^th annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, which kicked off on Feb. 8 in Las Vegas in a 1-0 win against Iceland in front of a record-breaking audience for soccer in the city.

Croatia, currently 16^th in the FIFA Rankings, has faced off against Mexico on four different occasions, with each squad winning two games. Croatia emerged victorious during their first two matches in 1992 and 1999, while Mexico defeated Croatia in Japan during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The last time these two nations met was during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in a match that Mexico won 3-1 in Recife, ensuring their pass into the round of 16.

The Coliseum has welcomed the Mexican team on numerous occasions since its opening in 1923. Most recently, Mexico defeated Ecuador 1-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 88,000 fans on a 14^th minute goal by striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez in March of 2015.

To get ready for the match, fans can visit the new official U.S. Mexican National Team E-Store, http://store.miseleccion.us/, featuring the latest team gear such as jerseys, hats, and more.

The Tour, sponsored by adidas, Advance Auto Parts, Allstate Insurance Company, Bud Light, Coca-Cola, el Jimador, Makita, Nissan, POWERADE, The Home Depot, and Wells Fargo, will visit five cities across the United States in 2016, and will be broadcast nationally on the Univision family of networks and Fútbol de Primera Radio Network.

The 2017 football schedule for defending Rose Bowl champion USC has been announced by the Pac-12 and it features seven home games in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The schedule features three straight home games to open the season, including a rare visit by Texas, and the regular season finale against crosstown rival UCLA. Also visiting the Coliseum will be Pac-12 opponents Stanford, Utah, Arizona and Oregon State and non-conference foe Western Michigan.

Overall, USC’s 12-game schedule features five teams that played in bowls this past season and won at least eight games. The Trojans will play nine league foes in the 2017 regular season (all but Oregon and Washington).

However, for the first time since the 1995 season, the Trojans will not have a regular-season bye week, only getting a week off on the final weekend of November should they advance to the Pac-12 Championship Game on Dec. 1 or 2 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

New season tickets, starting at $320 for all seven home games, are now available for purchase online or by calling 213-740-GOSC (4672).

Current season ticket holders can renew their tickets now by going to the USC Athletics website and clicking on “Manage My Account” under football.

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January 10th, 2017

Lucas Museum Plans to Build in Los Angeles

From the Board of Directors, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art 

“After extensive due diligence and deliberation, the Board of Directors of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is pleased to announce plans to build the museum in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. We have been humbled by the overwhelmingly positive support we received from both San Francisco and Los Angeles during our selection process. Settling on a location proved to be an extremely difficult decision precisely because of the desirability of both sites and cities.

The board wishes to extend a special thanks to Mayor Ed Lee and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for their tremendous efforts and engagement. While each location offers many unique and wonderful attributes, South Los Angeles’s Promise Zone best positions the museum to have the greatest impact on the broader community, fulfilling our goal of inspiring, engaging and educating a broad and diverse visitorship. Exposition Park is a magnet for the region and accessible from all parts of the city. As a museum uniquely focused on narrative art, we look forward to becoming part of a dynamic museum community, surrounded by more than 100 elementary and high schools, one of the country’s leading universities as well as three other world-class museums.

Now we turn our attention to finalizing the details and building what we believe will be one of the most imaginative and inclusive art museums in the world—a global destination that all Angelenos and Californians will be proud to call their own.”

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Click Here for Press Release

 

 

Go Metro to the L.A. Rams Fan Fest this August 6th at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and to all upcoming L.A. Rams preseason and regular season football games!

Los Angeles Rams fans are encouraged to use the Metro bus and rail system to get to the upcoming Rams Fan Fest this Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, as well as to all upcoming Rams preseason and regular season football games.

Due to limited parking available in and around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Metro Expo Line is a great connection to the venue via Expo Park/USC station or Expo/Vermont station adjacent to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

To make travel more convenient for fans, Metro will add service to the Expo Line on game days to run every six minutes instead of every 12 minutes. The additional service will be offered two hours before and after the game.

The public is reminded to purchase a $3.50 round-trip fare at the beginning of trips to avoid lines when the games are over. Each person, including children over the age of 5, must have a valid TAP card and remember to tap before each boarding. In addition, when leaving the Coliseum, signage will be provided to direct those who are going toward Santa Monica to board at Expo Park/USC Station, and those going into downtown Los Angeles to board trains at Expo/Vermont Station.

The Metro Expo Line can be easily accessed via the Metro Rail system with connections at 7th Street/Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles to the Metro Red/Purple lines, and at Pico Station to the Metro Blue line. Fans using the Metro Gold Line can make an easy transfer at Union Station to the Metro Red/Purple lines for a connection to the Expo Line. Enhanced service will also be provided on the Metro Red/Purple and Gold lines during game days.

Parking is available at the North Hollywood Red Line Station and the Universal City/Studio City Red Line Station in the San Fernando Valley, as well as many Gold Line stations, including APU/Citrus College, Azusa Downtown, Irwindale, Duarte/City of Hope, Monrovia, Arcadia and Sierra Madre Villa in East Pasadena, Fillmore in Pasadena, Heritage Square, Lincoln/Cypress, Indiana in Boyle Heights and Atlantic in East Los Angeles. Additional parking is also available at several station locations along the Expo Line, including La Cienega/Jefferson, Culver City, Expo/Sepulveda, Expo/Bundy, 26th Street/Bergamot and 17th Street/SMC. For the Metro Green Line, ample parking is available at nearly all stations between Norwalk and Redondo Beach.

Those fans coming from the San Gabriel Valley or the South Bay area can use the Metro Silver Line, with parking available at either Harbor Gateway Transit Center or El Monte Bus Station. Customers can exit at 37th Street/USC station along the I-110 Express Lanes and walk a few blocks to the Coliseum via Flower Street. Roundtrip fare on the Silver Line is just $5 and each person must have a valid TAP card to ride the Silver Line. TAP vending machines are available at both Harbor Gateway Transit Center and El Monte Bus Station.

For a safer environment and speedier entry, there is a new Coliseum clear bag policy this year. Fans are advised not to bring bags unless in a clear plastic see-through bag. Prohibited are all back packs, purses, fanny packs, camera cases, binocular cases, etc. You can find more details at Be Clear On Game Day Safety.

With the opening of the Gold Line extension to Azusa and the Expo Line Extension to Santa Monica earlier this year, Metro now operates 105 miles of Metro Rail throughout the county and fans are urged to use both Metro trains and buses to the Coliseum. For specific routes and schedule information visit Metro.net.

About Metro

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. Created in 1993, Metro is a multi-modal transportation agency that transports about 1.4 million passengers daily on a fleet of 2,200 clean air buses and six rail lines. The agency also oversees bus, rail, highway and other mobility-related building projects and leads transportation planning and programming for Los Angeles County. Through its oversight of one of the largest public works programs in America, Metro is changing the urban landscape of one of the country’s largest, most populous counties.

Stay informed by following Metro on The Source and El Pasajero at Metro.net.

Mothers in Action presents the 18th Annual Back to School Health and Family Festival on Saturday, July 23rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come early to take advantage of the free festivities and assistance, while supplies last!

The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena will have its collectible items and equipment auctioned off on Wednesday, July 13th, starting at 10:00AM PDT, before its demolition takes place to make way for a new soccer stadium. The auction will be managed by GA Global Partners of Los Angeles.

Inspection of the Sports Arena’s items going up for auction will be held on Tuesday, July 12th at the Sports Arena from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration for the auction will be online, and managed by the GA Global Partners of Los Angeles. You can Sign-Up Here.

Assets from the iconic Sports Arena will be sold during this one-day online auction on July 13th. Music fans, sports fans and memorabilia collectors will have the chance to own a unique piece of Los Angeles history.

Included in the auction will be Stadium Seating, Turnstiles, Concession Stands, Scoreboards, Dasher Boards, Hockey Goals, Stages, Risers, Player Locker Rooms, and Stadium Signage, Banners and Photos. Other items will include Commercial Speakers, Stage/Show Lighting, Restaurant Equipment, Arena Club Furnishings, Bars, Media Room Equipment, Boilers, Chillers, Break Room Equipment, Executive Office Furniture and more than 50 years of accumulation from this Southern California landmark stadium.

About GA Global Partners
Across virtually every sector of the economy, at every stage of the business life cycle, GA Global Partners helps companies to realize the maximum value of their assets. In business for more than 40 years, our company and team of trusted professionals have developed unparalleled expertise at assessing the value of assets in a variety of businesses and, when necessary, managing the sale of those assets. For more information, visit www.gaauction.com

A marvel of modern architecture, the Sports Arena became a fixture in Southern California’s music, sports and convention scene for nearly six decades. Vice President Richard M. Nixon delivered the dedication address for the Sports Arena on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 1958.

Among the many notable events that have taken place at the Sports Arena are the 1960 Democratic National Convention where John F. Kennedy, then a 43-year-old senator from Massachusetts, was nominated for the Democratic presidential nomination; two NCAA Basketball Championships (men in 1968, women in 1992); NBA Championship series between the LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics (1962, 1963, 1965, 1966;, an NBA All-Star Game (1963); the boxing competition for the XXIIIrd Olympiad, and countless memorable concerts.

The Los Angeles Lakers called the Sports Arena home upon moving to Los Angeles from their native Minneapolis (from 1960-67, NBA); as did the Clippers (from San Diego, 1984-99, NBA); USC Basketball (1959-2006, NCAA); UCLA Basketball (1959-65, NCAA); the Cobras (1988, Arena Football); the Kings (1967); the Ice Dogs (1995-96, IHL); the Blades (1961-67, WHL); the Sharks (1972-74, WHA), and the Stars (1968-70, ABA).

Major concerts at the Arena have included The Who, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Green Day, the Killers, U2, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam and countless other national and internationally known artists. Bruce Springsteen played 38 concerts at the Sports Arena, calling the building “the dump that jumps!”