Los Angeles County Museum of Art previewed its new building not with paintings but with music, just as it did in 1965. A night of jazz kicks off a new era for LACMA.

Previews of a new building at the LA County Museum of Art began last week. Some have bemoaned the cost and design, but many in attendance had nice things to say about the striking new galleries.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved Maxxam Enterprises' plans for an eight-story mixed-use building at 1100 East 5th Street in the Arts District, eight years after the proposal was first ...