The Museum of Neon Art is getting ready to turn on the lights at their new, permanent home in Glendale. MONA announced via email that on March 22, they signed their lease agreement with the City of Glendale for the space, which is located directly across Brand Boulevard from the Americana. In December 2010, the Glendale City Council approved $252,000 in additional funding to the design firm overseeing renovations to the vacant, vintage building in which the new facility will be housed. more ›

Neon signage can dazzle, inform, distract, or illuminate, and Los Angeles is an important city in neon's history. This week, the neon sign marked its 100th birthday, the Museum of Neon Art shared via email. more ›

Some of the most fun you can have downtown is at the Downtown Art Walk on the second Thursday of every month (also in the mix is the Downtown Comedy Walk). LAist Featured Photos contributor savemejebus submitted this photo from last Thursday at the new Museum of Neon Art space on 4th Street next to Rocket Pizza. MONA's official opening reception is next month on the 12th, but be sure to swing by on the Thursday prior during the art walk. more ›