MON 6/24 @ 6:30 PM: Support education and have fun! The 2013 Design Challenge at LOT 613 in the Arts District honors David Abel and Peggy Funkhouser, co-founders of Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP), a recognized school reform nonprofit and the evening’s beneficiary. Some of the event’s luminaries are locals like Kim Abeles, artist and 2013 Guggenheim Fellow and Brigham Yen, realtor & DTLA Rising blogger. Mention “Downtown Muse” when ordering your ticket and save $25 off your tax-deductible ticket (normally $125). Produced by local Melissa Richardson Banks of CauseConnect.