Three great things about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 15):

1. Honoring the man and trailblazers for freedom

2. LA DWP will be off for the day so that means a break from the traffic due to construction on Toland Way. Be extra thankful when they start re-piping underneath Glendale Blvd. next week.

3. Play hookie and go get cultured.

LACMA museum Admission after 5pm on weekdays is free. Gallery stays open 'til 8:00 so there's time to take in the latest Magritte show. Don't neglect the costume gallery either in the permanent collection.

Labels: art, freebies