Much has been and will continue to be written about the latest gem in Southern California. The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, or ‘The Cheech,’ opened its doors to the public on June 18th. The renovated building, once a public library, showcases Marin’s flourishing art collection. Nearly 500 paintings, sculptures and installations profess a story of Marin’s forty-plus year history as a collector while highlighting Chicano landmarks.