The Hippodrome

I didn’t grow up in the 60s but I feel like I stepped back in time and took a lot of LSD.
Colorfully painted, the Hippodrome, is the free shuttle of the Downtown ArtWalk. It makes various stops along Main and Spring streets simply by flagging it down. It can be spotted every second Thursday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m.
Along for the ride last night was Crimebo the Clown, the Ukulady and the OGs (the oldest bloggers of East LA). One of the questions proposed to «Ask Grandma» was «how do you maintain a happy marriage?» She said, «don’t listen to everything.» And her husband of over 60 years pretended to not have heard her. What a pair!
The Ukulady entertained us with songs including Michael Jackson’s Beat It and Crimebo made us funny balloon hats and other assorted balloon «thingies.»
The experience may scare some but I took it in stride. Even when Crimebo gave someone a lap dance. What a dirty, but sweet clown!
I did feel I spent more time on the bus than in the actual galleries at times. It’s suggested to give each ride 15 minutes before hitting your next stop. For those who don’t like to walk, want to be entertained in grand style, this is the party bus for you. For those who want to see a bit more art, you might want to hoof it.
Ride on, party bus!