LA River Press Conference Held at Not A Cornfield

A major press conference about the future of the Los Angeles River was held at Not A Cornfield today. Hosted by City Councilmember Ed Reyes, the gathering also included remarks by dignitaries such as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, State Assemblymember Jackie Goldberg, and City Councilmembers Jan Perry, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, and Tom LaBonge -- the latter whom heaped effusive praise on the art project. Television crews and radio and newspaper reporters covered the press conference, so look for their coverage tonight and tomorrow for more information about the River -- and to see the art project glimmering behind and around the speakers.

Not A Cornfield artist Lauren Bon was invited to make a few remarks as well, and she did, discussing the need for a "new paradigm" in cooperation and making a relevant anology to the Bertolt Brecht play, "Galileo."

The LA River is located 150 feet to the north of the Not A Cornfield project.