LA is so gay. And that's a very good thing! Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals don't have to look far to find iconic LGBT landmarks, each with its own unique story to tell. Move over San Francisco, there's a new Queen in California! Whether you're a member of the community or simply a fan of the culture, there's no better place to be gay then right here in LA.
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Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals don't have to look far to find great LGBT culture in Los Angeles - it's waiting inside many of the city's most iconic landmarks. Here are just a few worth visiting:
The One Institute National Archives: This unassuming, conservative looking building may seem like an odd place to store LGBT information, but that's just what you'll find here. Located on USC's campus, the One Institute holds the world's largest LGBT research library. Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals will find stacks and stacks of books, photographs and periodicals in this building, along with rotating exhibits and occasional art shows.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Experience the works of ground breaking gay and lesbian artists at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, located right next to the La Brea Tar Pits. Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals will find works by William Burroughs, Marcel Duchamp, David Hockney and Jasper Johns on display here. Oh, and of course, there's also an extensive Andy Warhol collection.
The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center: No LGBT trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a visit to the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Founded in 1971, this forward-thinking institution was originally denied nonprofit status by the IRS because it was believed servicing homosexuals was neither benevolent nor charitable. The center appealed the ruling in 1974.The center provides critical health and human services to members of the LGBT community, regardless of age and race.
Metropolitan Community Church: Members of the LGBT community can sing with confidence inside this non-discriminatory house of worship. Founded in 1968 by Reverend Elder Troy Perry, the LA Metropolitan Community Church was the first church of its kind in the world. There are now 300 congregations in more than 22 countries.
The Wiltern Theater: While this theatre isn't reserved exclusively for LGBT acts, it has played host to some of the best known ones. Rufus Wainwright and David Bowie have both preformed here, along with straight acts like Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones. Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals may also recognize the theatre from a recent episode of the popular television show "L Word".
The Sunset Junction: Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals are encouraged to visit this landmark location for a quick history lesson. Back in 1966, The Black Cat invited gay and lesbian patrons out into the street on New Year's Eve to celebrate the ringing of the midnight bell. When the corks were popped, plain clothed police unleashed a brutal raid, sending many of the revellers to the hospital. Six arrestees were also tried and convicted of "lewd conduct." On February 11th, 1967 LCBT activists congregated on the nearby corner of Sunset and Sanborn to protest the New Year's Eve brutality. The ensuing demonstration predates Stonewall by more than two years and is recognized as one of the most important events in LGBT history.
The Egyptian Theater: This spectacularly renovated 1922 theatre plays host to many Outfest programs, including the weekly "Outfest Wednesdays" programming. The theatre is also home to the annual Outfest Festival, which takes place every summer. Customers of Super Cheap Los Angeles Car Rentals are encouraged to drop by the theatre to learn more about LGBT programming.
