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Flamboyant Shoes, Dying Trees and LA’s Labyrinths

Hosted by Frances Anderton Jul. 14, 2015
Turf: should it stay or go? Native plant advocate Charles Anderson adds his voice to the debate about landscaping during a drought. Plus, we explore the extreme shoe designs of Chris Francis, and Gideon Brower explores the labyrinths of LA.

Turf: should it stay or go? Native plant advocate Charles Anderson adds his voice to the debate about landscaping during a drought. Plus, we explore the extreme shoe designs of Chris Francis, and Gideon Brower explores the labyrinths of LA.

Photo by Noel Bass, courtesy of Craft & Folk Art Museum.

From this Episode:

Chris Francis: The Glam Shoemaker of LA

Currently on view at the Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) is an exhibition featuring the functional art footwear of Chris Francis.

8 min

Trees and Lawns

As the drought continues, many Angelenos have ripped out their lawns. But landscape designer Mia Lehrer told us on a recent DnA that this can disrupt our local...

12 min

Labyrinths of Los Angeles

Mention labyrinths, and you may think of medieval cathedrals, new age mysticism or the legend of the Minotaur in ancient Crete. You wouldn’t think of busy, urban Los...

7 min

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Host:

Frances Anderton

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Caroline Chamberlain

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