“GET ON BOARD” – A Fundraiser Benefiting Los Angeles Streetcar Inc.

By Damien Newton
May 15, 2010

“GET ON BOARD”

A cocktail reception/fundraiser benefiting Los Angeles Streetcar Inc.

and the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project.

Co-Hosted By

José Huizar, Los Angeles City Councilmember

Eli Broad, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation

Rick Caruso, Caruso Affiliated

Tim Leiweke, AEG/L.A. LIVE

Save the Date

Thursday September 30, 2010

5:30pm – 7:30pm

at L.A. LIVE Target Terrace

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