The city of Torrance is planning a big memorial to celebrate Louis Zamperini's life, on July 31 at Torance High School's Zamperini Stadium. The stadium is off Arlington at 2125 Lincoln, so Mapquest the site (it is not attached to the school).
Much more information is in this Daily Breeze article, which also answers a burning question (well, it's been burning on the "You Know You're From Torrance If..." Facebook page): In the new Unbroken move, where were the scenes of Louis Zamperini's childhood shot? Turns out, Australia.
Who would've guessed?
The second event I'd like to mention is a big 6-hour school-bus-and-walking-tour of Los Angeles by Charles Phoenix, coming up on August 24. It begins and ends at Union Station and is billed as a Disneyland Tour because Phoenix sees Downtown LA as a giant theme park.
I think he's right, especially when you factor in all the waiting you have to do to get around there . . .
That first link was to the Facebook Event Page, but here is one to CharlesPhoenix.com that describes the entire tour. Chinatown, Olvera Street, lunch at Phillipe's--sounds like a great afternoon!
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