Monday, September 6, 2010

Community Events

Though I was not able to find any publications devoted specifically to the Fillmore, community was a word spoken by almost everyone I talked to.

No neighborhood meetings were spoken of, but neighborhood events were happening throughout the area.

The Fillmore Center, a massive group of buildings, visible from anywhere in the area, is home to a plaza, which hosts many neighborhood events. During the summer, the Fillmore Center featured bands and movies, opening their plaza to the community.


Photo I took of the Fillmore Center's community plaza


After talking with people from Yoshi’s and the Jazz Heritage Center, I learned the two venues team up to host benefits for both the community and for children in the Fillmore.


Photo I took of Yoshi's and the Jazz Heritage Center

The next district wide event is the Black Couture Ball. An annual pre-Halloween event when local businesses come together to host different bands and block parties, drawing people from both the Fillmore community and all over the city.