Performing+Arts+Center+of+Los+Angeles+County

= **Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County ** = = **By: Kyle Quizon, Andrew Hill, A.J. Christensen ** = = New **ly edited by:Caitlin Mahoney, Selu Tuitahi **= = **The four main venues of the complex (which also includes some smaller theaters and outdoor amphitheaters) are: ** = = = = **The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation. Including four different buildings ** = = **For nearly 50 years, the Music Center has been Los Angeles' cultural icon, introducing audiences of all Kinds to the wonderful experience of the performing arts. Their programs strive to inspire people of all Kinds, represent everyone, and create opportunities for self expression. The Music Center annually presents more than 30 performances, produces 60 free\ events and provides [|education programs] that reach an average of 200,000 students, parents and teachers. ** =  || The Walt Disney Concert Hall,Dorothy Buuffum Chandler, Mark Taper Forum and the Ahmanson Theaterall make up the LA Performing Arts Center. || Click on the picture for the official music center website.
 * 1) = **Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: 3,197 seats ** =
 * 2) = **Mark Taper Forum: 745 seats ** =
 * 3) = **Ahmanson Theatre: 1,600 to 2,007 seats, depending on configuration ** =
 * 4) = **Walt Disney Concert Hall: 2,265 seats ** =
 * = ** Since the the Performing Arts Center of Los Angles first opened their doors, they have been a major giver to the Los Angeles culture recognized for our dedication to artistic and musical excellence. Their four amazing houses, The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Ahmanson Theatre, The Mark Taper Forum and the Frank Gehry, who designed the hall,Walt Disney Concert Hall make up today's 11-acre LA Music Center. The original area designed by architect [|Welton Becket] was established largely through the extraordinary efforts of [|Dorothy Buffum Chandler] who raised $20 million in donations. The Music Center also serves as a base for the Grand Avenue Project, the enhancment of Downtown Los Angeles. ** =