Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale CA: White Spanish-colonial towers emerge from lush foliage in this 31-acre cultural enclave at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains. Originally the 1904 mansion of wealthy developer Leslie Brand, this transformed estate has served as a specialized arts library and exhibition space since 1956. Japanese gardens with koi ponds and curved bridges complement the Mediterranean architectural elements, creating trans-cultural dialogues through landscape design. Recital halls fill with chamber music while art galleries showcase emerging talent, fulfilling the property's bequest as a public cultural resource. Trails wind upward from manicured grounds into chaparral-covered slopes, offering both refinement and wilderness within a single visit. This multifaceted retreat embodies California's embrace of global influences—a place where diverse artistic traditions converge to inspire new creative expressions. We meet in the middle of the central staircase towards the shade of the hill and the trees.
Join us every four Saturdays for rejuvenating mornings with @folk.lounge, set in some of Los Angeles’ most inspiring locations. Come to see creativity, community, and cultural storytelling come alive through needle and thread. Whether you're just beginning or have been stitching for years, you're invited to bring a project or start something new, and immerse yourself in a circle that nurtures both skill and soul.
* Now accepting introductions for musician in residency, come play with us!
