The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

AWOKE Foundation/The GR818ERS 14th annual A Family Affair Festival!

AWOKE Foundation is hosting a free festival open to the public for our summer arts and athletics programs culmination. Our event will have performances, open styles dance battle, live art, vendors, live music, and a car show.

The A Family Affair Festival (AFAFF) is a three day event: Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Friday, August 17!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

8/15 – STREAM-A-THON LIVESTREAM on our #YouTube channel| 2pm-7pm| FREE

Past & present of our organization + more.

8/16 – The Jam LIVE IN-PERSON at TAXCO THEATRE | 5pm-9pm | $10 Donation
Solo Prelims – Top 16 of the themed open styles dance battle.

8/17 – Grand Finale LIVE IN-PERSON at LANARK PARK – Canoga, Ca | 2pm-9pm | FREE 
Performances, Car show, Vendors, Food, Family activities + Top 8 – Finals of the Open Styles battle & much more.

AWOKE Foundation/The GR818ERS 14th annual A Family Affair Festival!

AWOKE Foundation is hosting a free festival open to the public for our summer arts and athletics programs culmination. Our event will have performances, open styles dance battle, live art, vendors, live music, and a car show.

The A Family Affair Festival (AFAFF) is a three day event: Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Friday, August 17!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

8/15 – STREAM-A-THON LIVESTREAM on our #YouTube channel| 2pm-7pm| FREE

Past & present of our organization + more.

8/16 – The Jam LIVE IN-PERSON at TAXCO THEATRE | 5pm-9pm | $10 Donation
Solo Prelims – Top 16 of the themed open styles dance battle.

8/17 – Grand Finale LIVE IN-PERSON at LANARK PARK – Canoga, Ca | 2pm-9pm | FREE 
Performances, Car show, Vendors, Food, Family activities + Top 8 – Finals of the Open Styles battle & much more.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

AWOKE Foundation/The GR818ERS 14th annual A Family Affair Festival!

AWOKE Foundation is hosting a free festival open to the public for our summer arts and athletics programs culmination. Our event will have performances, open styles dance battle, live art, vendors, live music, and a car show.

The A Family Affair Festival (AFAFF) is a three day event: Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Friday, August 17!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

8/15 – STREAM-A-THON LIVESTREAM on our #YouTube channel| 2pm-7pm| FREE

Past & present of our organization + more.

8/16 – The Jam LIVE IN-PERSON at TAXCO THEATRE | 5pm-9pm | $10 Donation
Solo Prelims – Top 16 of the themed open styles dance battle.

8/17 – Grand Finale LIVE IN-PERSON at LANARK PARK – Canoga, Ca | 2pm-9pm | FREE 
Performances, Car show, Vendors, Food, Family activities + Top 8 – Finals of the Open Styles battle & much more.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.