Program Highlights: Villa Aurora

Villa Aurora X Lookout FM

If the house could speak is a special broadcast series presented by Villa Aurora & LOOKOUT FM airing every two weeks beginning June 26th, 2025.

Pre-Oscar® Reception

On the day before the Oscar® ceremony, representatives from the film industry in Germany and the United States gather at Villa Aurora to celebrate the German nominees. This event is organized in cooperation with German Films, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Los Angeles, and additional partners.

Eclectic Salon

This concert series showcases the diversity of musical productions in Los Angeles-from sound artists to Brahms, from microtones to poetry and piano. We celebrate the wide range of musical styles and ensembles, many of which also perform works by Villa Aurora composers. The series is presented in cooperation with Jacaranda Music, Salastina Society, Tuesdays@MonkSpace, and other leading new music ensembles in Los Angeles.

Remembering the exiles

Villa Aurora is the former residence of the writer Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife, Marta. During their lifetimes, it was home to one of the most important salons in what became known as “Weimar on the Pacific”.

The series "Remembering the Exiles" uses a wide range of cultural programs-including readings, lectures, concerts, and film screenings-to honor European artists and intellectuals who found a new home in Southern California.

Meet the Artists

At our Meet-the-Artists receptions, we introduce each quarter’s group of artists to the American public.

The fellows provide insights into their creative process and share the projects they plan to pursue during their stay in the United States.