A new round of small business grants will be available as of August 17th. For more info and to apply, visit the page below. https://www.lacovidfund.org/grants

The window opening July 20th – July 24th. Here is a link to the website for information and to apply: https://www.lacovidfund.org/grants There will be 4 additional rounds after this. Criteria includes: Small businesses are eligible for $15,000 grants Registered for-profit business entities that have a yearly gross revenue of more than $100,000 but less than $1 million based on most recent available tax return (2018 or 2019). Must have 2018 or 2019 tax return to verify revenue. Must be an “Active” business with the California Secretary of State. Additional Requirements: All entities must have been created as of September 2019. Small businesses must have filed taxes for the fiscal year 2018 or 2019 to verify that their gross revenue was greater than $100,000 but less than $1,000,000. Non-profits must have filed 990 forms for the fiscal year 2018 or 2019 to verify that their gross revenue was $1,000,000 or less. Upon award, Nonprofits must be able to provide tax status verification documentation. Upon award, Small businesses and non-profits must be able to verify that their entity is “Active” with the California Secretary of State. Upon award, Veteran-owned businesses will need to provide DD214 forms Upon award, all winners must provide […]

Yep, it’s going to be a different kind of Thanksgiving this year. No matter how you decide to safely enjoy the holiday – with your family, your pod, or on Zoom – the businesses in the Melrose Arts District are working hard to provide all you need to fill your belly and feed your soul. Thank you for the continued support of all the businesses on Melrose Avenue – our community appreciates you, and looks forward to supporting you through the holiday season. Now, on to the good stuff…. Coffee for Sasquatch Every day should start with a good breakfast, even a holiday. And if you’re responsible for meal prep, you’re also going to need an early morning energy boost. So head over to Coffee for Sasquatch and pick up an iced oat pumpkin spice latte and a slice of pumpkin loaf bread. COFFEE FOR SASQUATCH 7020 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 323.424.7980 Standings Butchery If you’re a meat eater, your Thanksgiving meal deserves the best meat: ethically sourced, sustainably raised and thoughtfully curated by this independently operated butchery. In addition to meat and poultry, the folks at Standing’s are a one-stop shop with bread, dairy, seasonings, and a well-stocked pantry. […]

We miss you, too. Thank you for supporting the businesses that are providing excellent essential services (an updated list is at the www.melroseartsdistrict.com home page). There are plenty of places to get good food, supplies, and services. Please continue to protect yourself when you visit us so you’ll be healthy when we are fully back to business. Until we can meet again, like we used to do, here are some places you can enjoy Melrose in books, on TV, and in videos. THE MAGIC OF MELROSE AVENUE Los Angeles is a city of characters and creators, and few are as fascinating and entertaining as Rob Zabrecky. The musician-magician-actor-author had a most eventful teen time, experiencing all the things (in OMG fashion) L.A. had to offer in the ‘80s. Melrose Avenue plays a particularly colorful role in Rob’s memoir, Strange Cures. He used to take a bus from the Valley to hang out in the epicenter of counter culture that he heard Rodney Bingenheimer talk about on the radio. Strange Cures is a visceral, vibrant trip down the rabbit hole of Rob’s memory. amazon.com/Strange-Cures-Rob-Zabrecky MANIC MELROSE Melrose in the mid-‘80s was epic. It’s when aggressive genres of music collided, fashion came […]

Can you believe it’s almost Spring already? The sun is out, love is in the air, so let’s celebrate. Spring should be about enjoying the love you have in your life. We’ve put together the PERFECT gift guide because everything on it can be given to your significant other or (and this is valid) to yourself. Just head to Melrose Avenue and we’ll take care of you. COLD ROLLED ICE CREAM On these sunny wintry days, try a loving treat that makes your heart smile. Red Velvet Love is a multi-layered concoction of ½ a slice of red velvet cake, heart-shaped sprinkles, condensed milk, and whipped cream, topped with the other half slice. Make it even more special by having your sweetheart’s name spelled out with the drizzle. COLD ROLLED ICE CREAM 7266 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046 323.452.0881 coldrolledicecream.com DOMAINE LA Can’t go wrong with a bottle of primo champagne from George Laval. This is an organic eco certified vineyard so you’re getting quality and ethics at the same time. Earthy and spicy, this is a not inexpensive but incredibly special bottle of bubbly. DOMAINE LA 6810 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90038 323.932.0280 domainela.com GROUNDLINGS The couple that laughs […]

It’s hard to keep up with the incredible tattoo work being done by the artists needling on Melrose Avenue, so we regularly use this space to highlight some of gorgeous new pieces. From delicate black stenciling to intricate fantasy scenes, the history of body art is revered by some, while boundaries are being completely disregarded by others – just how we like it! So, if you’re looking for traditional tattooing or have a wild idea in mind, no doubt an artist on Melrose can realize your unique vision. Enjoy doing your research and don’t forget to share your piece on IG and tag @melroseartsdistrict. BAMBOO TATTOO There’s definitely a mood at Bamboo Tattoo. These recent big cat portraits have captured the incredible movement and power of the mighty felines. And the incredible merging of blue-eyed beauty is most definitely a show piece. BAMBOO TATTOO 7664 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046 323.348.9312 IG: @bambootattoola BLACK ANCHOR LA Black Anchor LA has a solid roster of artists. Here we’re highlighting Ricardo R17, whose pop culture and art portraits are stunning. From his weighty depiction of the god Poseidon to the vintage Monster couple and Patrick Bateman headshot, Ricardo gets all eras of […]