Under Spring Is Site of Assemblymember's Swearing-In

Large flags stood sentinel, balloons were festooned, belly dancers undulated, the buffet line and birthday cake beckoned, energetic speeches were offered, and various salutations and congratulations were exchanged last night at Under Spring.

The reason for all the hub-bub? The nascent community space was utilized by the Honorable Kevin de Leon and his campaign staff and supporters as the venue of choice for de Leon's Los Angeles swearing-in as the newly elected California State Assemblymember of the 45h District.

Quoting from the press release sent out from the assemblymember's office:

"LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles community organizations and area leaders are sponsoring an inauguration ceremony for newly elected Assemblymember Kevin de Leon representing the Forty-Fifth Assembly District.
California Supreme Court Justice Moreno will administer the oath of office to Assemblymember Kevin de Leon. Following the inauguration ceremony, there will be entertainment featuring Mariachi Monumental de America, Elisa Chacon, Danza Teocatl, Lion Dancers and Armenian Dancers.

"The event will take place at Under Spring, an outdoor community space created as a part of Not a Cornfield, an art project created by artist Lauren Bon and sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation. Not a Cornfield serves as a catalyst for a world-class park and advances the restoration of the Los Angeles River. The site is directly across from the Los Angeles Historic State Park."

Not mentioned above: The fine master-of-ceremonies turn put in by Herbert Siguenza, of Culture Clash.