US is 26 Years Strong! We believe that being unique is a core component of self-expression, which is at the heart of everything we teach. That is why we we are commemorating this year as our 26th Year Anniversary. Born out of the ashes of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, actress Laura Leigh Hughes [...]
Who is Julio? Back in 2013, Julio was a young man who was incarcerated at Camp Gonzalez, a now-closed juvenile-detention facility for minors. Before his incarceration, Julio was living in South Central LA, experiencing a childhood filled with violence and drug addiction. As a child, [...]
Dear Friend, Last week our Executive Director, Melissa Denton, told you about the critical role of Teaching Artists and how The Unusual Suspects (US) ensures – with your direct help – that they have the tools to deliver quality programs. (click HERE if you missed it). I am Yolanda [...]
Dear Friend, The arts are vital, especially for our most vulnerable youth. According to the National Endowment for the Arts: “students who have arts-rich experiences in school do better across-the-board academically, and they also become more active and engaged citizens, voting, volunteering, [...]
Join US for “The Secrets We Don’t Know” In my eyes You’ll see tears that dried The days I’ve cried The years I’ve seen In my eyes You’ll see the lives I’ve lived The soul I bear And the times I tried to conceal Myself In my eyes [...]
Meet Edwin… Edwin is a young man we met at a juvenile jail last summer. One night, fueled by alcohol, Edwin and his friends had taken things too far. They were charged with destruction of property and arson which led to Edwin’s incarceration. While serving his sentence, he [...]
Springing Into Action! TOMORROW is A Night With US! Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Happy Hour – 6pm | Show – 7pm @ Three Clubs (1123 Vine St.) $10 suggested donation Invite your friends! The more the merrier! (21+ only) Host: Maile Flanagan Starring: Zachary Abel, Brandon [...]
