Together, The Music Center and the Hollywood Bowl announced that they have been approved as VOTE CENTERS for the 2020 Fall Elections. Though closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Hollywood Bowl will be opened to registered voters from Saturday, October 24 through Monday, November 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parking will be free.
As stated in the press release, voters in Los Angeles County are able to vote at any Vote Center. They are no longer assigned to a specific polling place. “The new Ballot Marking Device, available at The Music Center and the Hollywood Bowl along with other County Vote Centers, make it easy for voters to customize the voting experience to their needs.” These touch screen machines are accessible in 13 languages and the screens may be adjusted to change to a better, more comfortable angle, and voters can alter the size of the text to make it more legible. These adjustments and the act of going through the ballot is made possible by using a provided audio headset and control pad.
The Music Center – Grand Avenue Front Entrance – Photo by Tim Street Porter
Both venues will provide safe in-person voting by following the state and county public health and safety guidelines which include that voters MUST wear face coverings. Coverings, gloves and hand sanitizers will be provided upon entry and exit of the Vote Center, and at key stations throughout the voting process. The voting machine screens will be cleaned and disinfected after each voter and everyone in attendance MUST observe six foot social distancing throughout the voting process. Election workers will also be adhering to all of the above safety measures.
Voters can help expedite the check-in and their time voting by verifying their voter registration in advance, pre-marking their sample ballots, bringing the sample ballots with them and anything else that might help them spend less time voting, such as having their ID easily accessible if it is needed.
“As an arts and cultural institution, The Music Center is thrilled to fulfill our civic duty and offer our venue as a Vote Center for Los Angeles County in what we all expect to be a pivotal election this fall. Given our size and location, which is central to public transportation and walking distance from major businesses and downtown residents, The Music Center can accommodate many hundreds of voters in a safe and accessible manner,” said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center. “Voting is a fundamental right and a vital opportunity for each individual to impact our government’s leadership and how the country, state and county are run. We invite every voter to come to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to exercise their right.”
Hollywood Bowl – Photo by Adam Latham
“We are pleased to add The Music Center and the Hollywood Bowl to the list of Vote Centers for the Presidential General Election,” said Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Los Angeles County Dean C. Logan. “As iconic local music and performance venues, The Music Center and Hollywood Bowl are well-tuned to the unique voices of Los Angeles County making them ideal places for voters to cast their votes. Both are well suited to serve in-person voting in a safe, accessible and healthy fashion and we are fortunate to partner with them.”
“The Hollywood Bowl holds a special place in the hearts of Angelenos and now will also play a pivotal role in the General Election as a key Vote Center, conveniently located between Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who represents the Third District, which includes the Hollywood Bowl. “I’m grateful to the LA Phil for heeding its civic duty and allowing one of the most recognizable spots in the county to be a polling place this fall. Arriving at the Hollywood Bowl to vote will undoubtedly be a memorable voting experience.”
Here is the detail information regarding where to go to vote at both venues.
Please note: The Vote Center for the Hollywood Bowl is in Parking Lot B, Tier B4. Parking is Free.
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: Stern Grand Hall*
135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dates: Saturday, October 24–Monday, November 2, 2020, from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Parking: There will be free parking in The Music Center main garage (Lot 14). Garage entry is on Grand Avenue between Temple and 1st Street.
*Location: Stern Grand Hall is located on Level 2; enter from main lobby doors, accessible from The Music Center Plaza; restrooms will be available.
The Hollywood Bowl: Lot B Parking, Tier B4*
2301 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068
Dates: Saturday, October 24–Monday, November 2, 2020, from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Parking: There will be free, non-stacked parking in Lot B. Free, non-stacked accessible parking will be available in Lot B, Tier B4.
*Location: Entry to parking Lot B is off Highland Avenue South at the signal; portable restrooms will be available.
For more information for the Vote Center at the Hollywood Bowl, click HERE.
For more information for the Vote Center at The Music Center, click HERE.
To learn more about LA Phil, click HERE.
Written and compiled by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle.
Featured image: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion – Photo by Tim Street Porter – VOTE text added by LADC
