Grand Performances Presents OUR NATION AWAKENS July 23

Amidst the bustling traffic of The Broad and MOCA Grand lies a summer urban oasis of music, dance, multimedia, and spoken word where shows are always free and open to the public. Hailed as the "Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series," Grand Performances returns for its 30th Anniversary season with an international and local lineup of artists that reflect the diversity and cultural depth of Los Angeles.

On July 23rd, a musical celebration of L.A.'s social justice fighters, the Liberty Hill Foundation. Musical Director and producer Dexter Story leads "Our Nation Awakens," an evening of songs that have fueled social and political movements from artists like Bob Marley, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman and more. Local artists scheduled to appear include Maya Jupiter, Cody ChesnuTT, Jimetta Rose, Barbara Morrison, Cary Brothers, Joey Dosik, Rachel Fanna, Mia Doi Todd and many more.

Liberty Hill has been the epicenter for social justice in Los Angeles for 40 years. They are community organizers, donor activists and allies organizing people and organizing money to create a better Los Angeles. For more information, see www.libertyhill.org.

A stage set into a waterfall at Grand Avenue's California Plaza comes alive with a state of the art sound and lighting system that rivals any venue in the area. Audience members picnic, dance, or simply sit and enjoy the performances amongst the tall office and residential skyscrapers and the stars. Performances run through August 21.

Grand Performances programs are free and open to the public at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. For information on seating, parking, public transportation and more, visit www.grandperformances.org.