Cuba Sights, Sounds and Sweets Enliven Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours

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Sleepless transformed the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, filling it with the sounds and visuals of some of Cuba’s most talented artists. The late-night event was presented on Friday, Dec. 1, as part of “Cuba: Antes, Ahora / Then, Now” associated with the Getty-led initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.

Dancing, live music, video installations, sound immersion and treats from Porto's Bakery gave attendees the chance to experience varieties of Cuban culture overnight in the heart of downtown LA.

All photos by Brian Feinzimer.

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