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Contents

VOL 46, NO 2

Opinion

Local News & Culture

Interview

Editorial: The NFL, Our New Neighbor . .......................... 6 Letters to the Editor . ......................... 6

Food & Drink

Living the Dream Gerald C. Rivers has made a career out of recreating the speeches of MLK . ......... 12

A Marina Hideaway The tiny Mariners Café comes up big with a sweet and savory pizza combo ............ 19

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Westside Happenings 90291Love, Les Dolls Cabaret and a deejay named Creepy . ...................... 29

Fatal Visit Police seek the killer of Texas teen Kristine Carman, shot to death in a Marina del Rey parking lot . ................... 8

A Jazz Jam in Westchester

On Stage: The week in local theater

News

Finding Kramer A Venice man

Art Attuned to Nature Santa Monica hopes to restore its beacon for the solstice ..................................... 32

The Power of Difference Actor and LGBTQ activist James Lecesne explores opportunity and danger on a stage in Culver City .......... 14

searches for his missing, possibly stolen, service dog ........ 10

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Arts

Justice for Brendan Glenn Chief Beck wants to prosecute police officer who shot unarmed homeless man in Venice ........................................ 9

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Rebel Rebel Locals pay tribute to David Bowie … 36

This Week

Ice Rink a Hot Topic

Art Party of the Century

Plans for seasonal skating on Venice Beach are back in play . ........................ 10

A Santa Monica Gallery recreates the night Duchamp came to town ................ 17

On The Cover: Police found Kristine Carman, 17,

dead in an SUV at Marina Marketplace on Jan. 6. Photo by Mia Duncans. Inset photo of Kristine Carman via facebook.com.

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L ette r s Tell It Like It Is Re: “2015: Year in Review,” Cover Story, Dec. 31 Congratulations to The Argonaut for producing such a fine yearend issue. Great photos, text and personal commentaries combined to capsulize the year’s most poignant and bittersweet news stories. Additionally, it was refreshing that Marina del Rey was not

referenced by its glamorized façade but was presented as it really is: a community very much in pain. The issue really hit home. Barbara Black Marina del Rey Short-Term Rental Rules Unfairly Punish Homeowners Re: “The NRA and Airbnb,” Letters, Dec. 17, and “Airbnb

is good for Santa Monica,” Opinion, Dec. 17 Roxanne Brown’s letter to the editor refers to the multi-unit property owners who are the source of the problems that single property owners are having. Robert St. Genis’ column argues that Airbnb helps Santa Monica. Neither (Continued on page 35)

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The NFL, Our New Neighbor This is big. The NFL’s decision to bring the Rams back home to L.A. with a $1.8-billion stadium and retail complex on the grounds of the former Hollywood Park horseracing track is a transformative moment for Inglewood and neighboring communities. A largely working-class city of 110,000 residents, Inglewood is the right location for a new NFL stadium. This is a city not just awaiting economic transformation but already making it happen through the recent

$100-million makeover of The Forum, 3,000 homes in the works adjacent to the future stadium and additional plans for wider neighborhood revitalization. Inglewood Mayor James Butts is celebrating a stadium deal that requires no upfront investment from public coffers and promises a local hiring target similar to the one for The Forum that created hundreds of jobs for city residents. Beyond professional football, this new stadium will be a world-class venue with the potential to host other major

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Fatal Visit With her killer still at large, the murder of 17-year-old Kristine Carman in Marina del Rey leaves many questions, few answers Photo by Mia Duncans

By Gary Walker Police are still searching for the gunman who shot and killed a 17-year-old girl last Wednesday in the Marina Marketplace parking lot off Mindanao Way and Glencoe Avenue in Marina del Rey. Kristine Carman, who was visiting from Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head, according to an LAPD bulletin. Police found Carman’s body at about 8 p.m. on Jan. 6 in the back of a sport utility vehicle parked between the Marina del Rey post office and a Panda Express. Witnesses have told police that shots were fired near Jerry’s Famous Deli before the SUV fled a short distance to the other side of the parking lot. Police have described the suspect as a black man last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue beanie. He fled in a dark-colored SUV, possibly toward the Marina (90) Freeway onramp nearby. The LAPD statement describes the motive for the shooting as unknown. CBS Los Angeles and KTLA have reported that investigators believe Carman was riding in the car with older sister Lacey Carman and her sister’s boyfriend, who had arranged a deal online to sell two pounds of marijuana to an unfamiliar buyer. They report that an argument broke out when the buyer tried to take the drugs without paying and fired a gun into the vehicle during the confrontation. Police officials contacted by The Argonaut have declined to confirm or deny those reports, and others have failed to return numerous calls. Whether security camera footage related to the shooting exists remains unclear. Helen Estrada, an employee of the Panini Café restaurant adjacent to the post office, told The Argonaut that she heard screams from inside the vehicle while it was parked where officers later found Carman’s body inside.

Police found Kristine Carman dead in the back of this SUV in Marina Marketplace after she was shot in the vehicle on the other side of the parking lot “My co-worker said she heard someone scream. We saw that the SUV was parked on the sidewalk and then I heard [screaming] too,” Estrada said. Former Venice Neighborhood Council President Linda Lucks was shopping at the CVS Pharmacy near Jerry’s Famous Deli when the shooting occurred. “A man ran in and said, ‘No one go outside. There’s been a shooting,’” Lucks recalled. “All my years living in Venice and I was never this close to any violence.” An employee of Jerry’s Famous Deli

said restaurant employees did not witness the shooting. Locals who came upon the crime scene expressed shock and disbelief about such a crime happening in what’s generally perceived as a safe area. Several hours after the shooting, a post to Lacey Carman’s Facebook account read: “My younger sister was brutally murdered in cold blood in front of me in a robbery gone wrong.” Carman’s father, John Carman of Texas, told CBS Los Angeles and KTLA during a brief interview on Skype last

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LAPD Chief Seeks Criminal Charges against Officer who killied Unarmed Homeless Man Brendan Glenn, 29, was shot to death during a May 5 confrontation near the Venice boardwalk By Gary Walker The Los Angeles police officer who shot an unarmed homeless man to death last year during a confrontation on the Venice boardwalk may be facing criminal charges if LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has his way. Beck told the Los Angeles Times this week that an internal investigation has concluded 29-year-old Brendan Glenn was on his stomach when LAPD officer Clifford Proctor shot him twice in the back on May 5 outside The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy on Windward Avenue. The shooting, one of 21 fatal shootings by LAPD officers last year, was captured on security video that has not been publicly released. Beck is recommending that the L.A. County District Attorney’s office file criminal charges against Proctor, whose attorney could not be reached for this story. Officer Tony Kim of LAPD’S Media Relations confirmed Beck’s statements. Beck further told the Times that he

believes the majority of officer-involved shootings are justified, but “in those much rarer cases where a shooting is not justified — and on top of that, not legal — I will also say that.” Glenn’s death ignited an immediate flood of criticism by Venice locals, some alleging systemic police mistreatment of the homeless in Venice. Police and other public officials faced outright hostility from an overflow crowd of hundreds during a town hall meeting called a week after the shootings. Reaction to Beck’s call for charges against Proctor has come swiftly. L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents Venice, said Beck spoke with him prior to announcing his decision to the Times. “I saw the videotape after the shooting, and I have to say that I support [Chief Beck’s] decision and the recommendation,” Bonin said. The decision of whether to prosecute Proctor now rests with L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement

emailed to The Argonaut that he hopes Lacey will weigh Beck’s recommendation carefully. “As the district attorney reviews this case, my hope is that Chief Beck’s recommendation is considered with the utmost gravity. No one is above the law, and whenever use-of-force crosses the line it is our obligation to make sure that principle is upheld,” wrote Garcetti. “Our officers perform heroic work every day, work that often goes unheralded. But accountability is fundamental to the trust that needs to exist between our officers and the people they serve — and maintaining that trust is essential to keeping our neighborhoods safe.” Lacey said she would not be swayed by anything other than the evidence. “As the county’s top prosecutor, it is my ethical obligation to remain impartial until a thorough and independent investigation is completed by my office. Decisions on whether or not to file criminal charges will be based solely on the facts and the law — not on emotion, anger or external pressure,” she wrote in

an email statement to The Argonaut. Reaction in Venice has been generally supportive of Beck. “I’m pleased we finally have word on the matter and am terribly saddened by [Beck’s conclusion] that the police officer violated his oath. Too often we hear of these violations without warrant. I hope to see common-sense change within our Los Angeles Police Department and that our justice system upholds the law,” said Venice Neighborhood Council member Abigail Myers, who attended the town hall meeting. Stan Muhammad, a gang intervention specialist with the nonprofit Helper Foundation (formerly Venice 2000), called Beck’s announcement a step in the right direction. “The national narrative [surrounding officer-involved shootings] is that law enforcement is above the law, so hearing that the officer who killed Brendan will be held accountable is good news,” he said. gary@argonautnews.com

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Venice Man Searches for Missing Service Dog Kramer, a Goldendoodle, disappeared on Christmas Eve and social media is casting a wide net By Gary Walker Losing a family pet can be a traumatic experience. Losing a service dog can be just as or even more devastating, as those deep and lasting bonds between man and animal are essential to the owner’s health and welfare. Venice resident Niklas Glazer, who battles high anxiety and panic disorder, lost his emotional support dog Kramer on Christmas Eve and has been frantic ever since. Due to his condition, Glazer says he now needs Kramer more than ever. “I really miss him. I’ve been so anxious ever since he was taken,” he said. “He’s very intuitive. He knows when I’m anxious or worried, and he gives me these big hugs and puts his hand on my shoulders to calm me down.” Glazer, who works in advertising, has cast a wide net in the search for Kramer, with more than 1,800 people now following a Bring Kramer Home community page on Facebook and word also spreading through various websites. He is offering a reward for Kramer’s return. Glazer says he was away visiting family when he discovered that Kramer, a six-year-old Goldendoodle (a golden retriever and poodle crossbreed), was missing.

let out of the apartment, and if so by whom,” Glazer said. According to a police report that Glazer filed with the LAPD on Dec. 24, Glazer claims passport and clothing were also stolen along with Kramer. Glazer said no windows were open when he returned home and the door was locked. The police report states, “Suspect(s) entered victim’s apartment and removed property without authorization of victim.” The police report does not state whether there were signs of forced entry, and detectives could not be reached for comment on the case. Glazer claims two people have told him they saw Kramer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice before Christmas, and another has claimed to have seen a dog that matched Kramer’s description on Dec. 29 in Santa Monica. Glazer describes Kramer as an “extremely friendly” dog that answers to his name, weighs about 50 pounds, Niklas Glazer and his service dog Kramer, missing since Christmas Eve is cream/apricot-colored and is “I had entrusted him in the care of apartment, he found that Kramer was gone microchipped. someone I knew. She had to drop Kramer and both parties— the person who agreed off at my apartment, where I had some to take care of the dog and the friends who Anyone who has seen or has information about Kramer can call LAPD’s 24-hour friends who were staying there while I were staying at Glazer’s apartment — tip line at 800-222-TIPS (8477). was away,” recalled Glazer, who works claimed that Kramer was inside the in advertising. apartment when they went home. gary@argonautnews.com Upon Glazer’s return to his Lake Street “There is a dispute over whether he was

Ice Rink Backers Hope for Warm Reception Can family-friendly outdoor skating smooth out some of the Venice boardwalk’s rough edges? By Gary Walker For the second time in two years, supporters of a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink near Windward Plaza Park are taking the idea before the California Coastal Commission. The commission, which controls beachfront development and cited maintenance issues in shooting the proposal down in September 2014, was slated to take up the proposal once again on Jan. 13. The ice rink would operate between Thanksgiving and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on a beach platform south of the LAPD’s Venice Beach substation. It would measure 100 feet long by 50 feet wide (5,000 square feet), with two 16-foot light and sound towers, 16 32-foot LED light poles and a pair of modular offices for skate rentals and operations, according to commission documents. Supporters, including the Venice Chamber of Commerce and L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, see the ice rink as an opportunity to generate positive activity on the boardwalk, an international tourist destination struggling to overcome

a reputation for criminal activity and outbursts of violence. Detractors, including a majority of the Venice Neighborhood Council, argue it’s a bad fit for Venice Beach. In Santa Monica (which many locals are quick to point out isn’t Venice), the seasonal ICE Santa Monica skating rink has been a big hit, attracting an estimated 58,000 visitors in the three months of its season beginning in November 2014, according to Downtown Santa Monica Inc. spokesman Kevin Herrera. Bonin wants to inject Venice with a similar success story. “Despite being a major attraction in the city, Venice has become frayed around the edges. The city and community are fighting perceptions that Venice is unclean and not family friendly … [and] the reality of serious public safety issues, particularly at night and including the area around Windward Plaza,” Bonin writes in a Jan. 5 letter to state Coastal Commission members. “New energy and caring, both at night and during the day, will create forward momentum. It will draw more visitors

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seeking family-friendly activities, attract more local residents for fun activity, increase beach access, improve the local economy and provide a new funding source for additional support services at the beach,” the letter continues. Gail Rogers, a member of the Venice Neighborhood Council’s Ocean Front Walk Committee who has lived near the boardwalk for 40 years, opposes the skating rink as conflicting with Venice’s history and culture. “Aesthetically speaking, I can’t see it as a beach attraction. Beach to me is sand and palm trees — beige, green and coral — not silver and icy,” said Rogers. “We’re in an energy crisis and a water shortage. Why do we need an ice rink that will require massive amounts of energy to keep it maintained? And it is important that City Council members take the votes of their neighborhood councils seriously.” Although the neighborhood council’s Ocean Front Walk and Visitor Impact committees backed the rink concept in 2014, the full neighborhood council opposed the idea by a vote of 11 to 6. Restaurateur Tom Elliot, owner of the

Bank of Venice on Windward Avenue and the beachfront Venice Ale House, supports positive activity along the boardwalk but isn’t completely sold on ice skating. “Conceptually, doing something in wintertime to attract more people to the boardwalk is a good thing. I’m just not sure that an ice skating rink is it,” Elliot says. Ice rink supporter Melissa Diner, a member of the Ocean Front Walk Committee, says she understands that an ice rink may not be for everyone but challenges naysayers to bring alternatives to the table. “It’s a positive activity that could further activate the boardwalk in the evening hours,” Diner says of ice skating on the beach. “People have to realize that this is a temporary ice rink. Just saying no to everything without offering something better is not a solution.” gary@argonautnews.com Check our website for an update on the California Coastal Commission’s decision.

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Living the Dream Actor Gerald C. Rivers recreates speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Saturday afternoon’s MLK celebration in Culver City whole idea of America is simply a dream of a land [for] men of all races — that whole “black man, white man, Jews and Gentiles” comes from “The American Dream.” Here’s what I learned from the writing: He wrote more than anything else about abundance and prosperity. He believed that there was enough to go around; there was enough money, enough jobs, enough homes, enough cars, enough opportunities for everybody. And from a metaphysical standpoint, there was this perception of lack and limitation that would lead people to places of greed and poverty. The writings clearly indicate that if people ever got that there really was enough for everybody, it would change the way everybody felt. So the work that he was doing about racial equality and segregation and discrimination, those were merely [stepping stones] to the real work, which was getting everybody to recognize that there was enough for everybody. The writings were incredibly illuminating in that way, because they weren’t just about race. They were about spirituality, personal responsibility, prosperity and abundance.

By Bliss Bowen Much to his own surprise, classically trained actor Gerald C. Rivers has established a curious career for himself recreating the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the legendary civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968. Raised in Compton and educated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Rivers first memorized and performed a King speech as a teenager from a record his grandmother had given him. More than 30 years later, he’s still performing at least three different shows he’s developed from King’s writings in which he eerily captures King’s passionate delivery, vocal tone and cadence. The affable La Cañada Flintridge resident receives calls for his MLK presentations from churches, schools, hospitals, rehab centers, prisons and homeless shelters, primarily between January and April; he’ll make three appearances this weekend, starting with an MLK celebration at the Culver City Senior Center. King, Rivers says, “could be a spokesperson for the Black Lives Matter movement.” What will you perform Saturday? I haven’t decided yet. I have literally dozens of Martin Luther King speeches memorized. That’s a lot to commit to memory. Yeah. And I had the honor of going to Boston University, to the research library where they hold many of his handwritten papers. As a respected student and scholar of Dr. King, I was given access to those papers and sat in a room for several hours, and they just brought me boxes and boxes. So I’m familiar with more than I present, because some of those writings represent the early beginnings of speeches or sermons that were transformed in real time when he got to deliver them.

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The Power of Being Different Actor and LGBTQ activist James Lecesne finds opportunities and danger for a new generation of social outliers By Christina Campodonico Writer, actor and LGBTQ activist James Lecesne is a man who wears many hats. Onstage performing his acclaimed one-man show “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” — now in from New York for a limited engagement at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City — Lecesne singlehandedly populates a small New Jersey town on the lookout for a missing 14-year-old boy whose genderbending experimentation both amuse and unsettle those around him. From a tough-talking detective to a surly teenage girl, Lecesne transforms into an array of colorful characters “with the precision of a fine engraving and a dollop of a great cartoonist’s comic expressionism,” writes The New York Times. Offstage, Lecesne is an author and the founder of the Trevor Project, a national organization and hotline providing crisis and suicide prevention to LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-

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“In those days there was nobody gay in my world at all, so to suddenly discover the theater — where people were encouraging you to be yourself and to be all sorts of other people as well as yourself — seemed to me like heaven.” — James Lecesne Whether on stage or off, Lecesne’s multiple roles center upon his passion for helping LGBTQ youth transition between childhood and adulthood. He’s found that storytelling and laughter are actually powerful ways to confront some of the most pressing issues facing young

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heart is open,” says Lecesne. “So even though these topics are kind of serious topics, I like to approach them from the point of view of humor and incorporate a kind of joy into the work.” Such joy is bright in Leonard Pelkey, the titular child who never appears on stage

yet is at the core of Lecesne’s play. Leonard’s the kind of kid who might call the Trevor Project for help. Yet he’s also the kind of kid whose spirit is so brilliant that almost nothing can bring him down. As if channeling the culturally antagonistic fashion sense of a young David Bowie, Leonard glues the soles of flip-flops together to create rainbowcolored platform sneakers, wears nail polish and mascara and insists on donning a pair of fairy wings for his role as Ariel in “The Tempest,” even though his teachers and friends advise him to “tone it down.” His cousin-of-sorts Phoebe thinks he’s gay. Phoebe’s mom and Leonard’s foster aunt, Ellen, a sassy hairdresser, is a little more wary of labels, but most of the town is in agreement that Leonard is definitely different. That differentness may just be the key to his disappearance, suspects Chuck, the hardboiled detective assigned to solve Leonard’s case.

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That being different can be dangerous is a thought that Lecesne started to explore as he was writing the character of Leonard Pelkey for his 2007 novel of the same name and then returned to when he began adapting the book for the stage. The violent deaths of gay teen boys such as 15-year-old Larry King, who was shot and killed by his eighth grade classmate Brandon McInerney at their middle school in Oxnard, and the suicide of 18-year-old Tyler Clementi, who threw himself off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate secretly taped him having a sexual encounter with another man, weighed heavily on Lecesne’s mind. For many, the influence of those true crime stories becomes apparent after the curtain falls. Audience members often ask Lecesne if Leonard’s story is real. “The question I’m most asked after the performance is — actually they say it in the form of a statement, which is — ‘This is a true story, right?’” says Lecesne. “I think it feels real to people because it feels … very similar to a lot of things that have actually happened.” Fact and fiction do meet in one respect. Leonard’s upbringing on the Jersey shore is not far off from Lecesne’s. He grew up doing youth theater in suburban New Jersey at a time “when homosexuality was a sin and it was a crime and it was a mental disease,” recalls Lecesne, 61. “In those days there was nobody gay in my world at all, so to suddenly discover the theater — where people were encouraging you to be yourself and to be all sorts of other people as well as yourself — seemed to me like heaven,” he says. Yet the actor is reticent to draw direct parallels between his own life and that of his theatrical creations. Rather, Lecesne sees pieces of himself in each of the characters he portrays. “I guess that you could say that they’re alter-egos. … They’re my ego altered,” Lecesne says with a laugh. “And sort of fragmented; they all sort of represent different parts of me, different aspects of me … so I’m able to sort of access that part of myself and give them a name like Leonard or a name like Trevor.”

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What interests Lecesne more is how his characters have changed with the times — how growing up as a closeted gay teen in the 1960s or ‘70s is different from growing up as an LGBTQ youth in the 1990s or 2000s. The struggles perhaps are the same, but the climate surrounding them is radically different. He points to Trevor, the character Lecesne created for his 1995 one-man show “Word of Mouth” and became the basis for the Academy Award-winning short, for comparison. In the play, Trevor is a troubled teenager who aspires to become the next Diana Ross. In the film, he’s a gay teen who attempts suicide because he feels like he

can’t fully express himself. “Trevor is a very 20th-century construct,” explains Lecesne, who updated Trevor’s story in a 2012 novella. “‘Trevor’ is set in 1981 and [“The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey”] is set in 2005, so it’s a very different world. The rules of engagement are different.” Reared in the new millennium, Leonard’s challenge is not so much with expressing himself, but how others receive him and accept his endearing quirks. “I think that one of those things that’s so different about Leonard for me is that here is this community where everybody is kind of rolling their eyes and saying like, ‘Oh God, he’s so original and so flamboyant,’” says Lecesne. “But they’re just not aware of how special he is. They may know he’s different, but they don’t get what he’s doing to the community and how he’s really connecting people to one another.”

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It’s not until Leonard disappears that his impact on the town is fully felt, or for that matter pieced together like a jigsaw puzzle, with bits of evidence finally falling into place. Every character that Lecesne portrays with what the Times review described as “channel-changing virtuosity” has a story about Leonard — like the time he told one woman to dye her hair a new hue, or the afternoon he spent playing in the neighborhood watchmaker’s shop. Phoebe brings together these moments of insight into one unified theory of everything Leonard Pelkey: “Once, Leonard told me this theory he had about how the world is actually a glowing pulsing web of fiber optics connecting one person to another. … He said the stronger the bond between two people, the brighter the strand. The more strands, the brighter the overall glow of the world.” It’s through such connective strands — between himself, his characters, and his audience — that Lecesne aims to bring the fictional life of Leonard Pelkey from the page to the stage. “In a funny way the characters have to make themselves known to me,” says Lecesne. “I have to be able to know that I can fully embody them without any costumes or props, and I think part of that is because the audience becomes my accomplice. Their imagination becomes the sort of magical ingredient that brings those characters to life,” he says. “That’s the greatest thing to me in the world —to be in that kind of communication. It’s almost like magic.” “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” is now playing at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays through Jan. 31 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Tickets are $30 to $70. Call (213) 6282772 or visit centertheatregroup.org. christina@argonautnews.com

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tions of ready-mades and conceptual works by Duchamp that were on display during the 1963 exhibit. Those include a life-sized recreation of Wasser’s most recognizable photograph —Duchamp and a nude Eve Babitz playing chess.

Gibbs is a 20-year veteran of appropriation art (the use of pre-existing objects or images with little or no transformation applied), and his work is integral to recreating the original Duchamp retrospective. Though TIME wound up not using them, Wasser’s photos can be counted among the most recognizable art-world images of the 20th century. It was Duchamp and others who made sure they saw the light of day. Wasser, says gallery owner Robert Berman, “gave many of the shots that he printed to Marcel [Duchamp], who then handed them out to curators, friends and museums. The photographs were never exhibited until 1973, after Marcel’s death.” (Continued on page 34)

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Gracious LivinG in LoyoLa viLLaGe “In the coveted Loyola Village area, this home balances luxurious finishes with warm, family-friendly space,” says agent Amy Frelinger. “The chef’s kitchen features bistro-sized Venatino Bianco marble-top island, professional grade stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry worthy of holiday feasts. Completing the main floor is an executive office, an en-suite bedroom and a luxurious powder room. A soaring staircase leads to the new second story. The master bedroom retreat boasts a chic soaking tub, Grohe faucets, dual sinks, and an extra-large glass enclosed shower. Rounding out this level are four mini-master suites, an upstairs living room and a stylish laundry. Proximity to beach, LAX and walkability make this the ultimate SoCal address.”

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JUST LISTED!! KENTWOOD HOME! JUST LISTED!!NORTH NORTH KENTWOOD HOME!

JUST LISTED!! NORTH KENTWOOD HOME! The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A

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With colder weather and rain upon us it’s an ideal time to take a close look at your windows, doors, and skylights to stop air leaks, foil water drips, and detect the gaps and rot that let the outside in. You can perform a quick check with a home air-pressure test, or a DIY energy audit. Luckily, these inspections are easy to do. Here’s JUST LISTED!! NORTH KENTWOOD HOME! how to give your house a checkup: How to Check for Air Leaks A home air pressure test sucks outside air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills. To inspect windows and other Open HOuse sunday 1-4pm • 6526 Firebrand st., Westchester 90045 openings: • Seal the house by locking all doors, windows, and skylights. Location, location, location!! Located on one of the finest and • Close all dampers and vents. quietest streets in prestigious North Kentwood. 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The ArgonAuT pRess Releases ENTERTAINER’S Dream

“Magnificent ocean views await you from this two story upper Ladera Heights home,” say agents Noel Boix and Baron Bruno. “This custom-built home features seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, an office, a nursery, and a home theater, as well as maid’s quarters and a laundry room. Each floor has its own master bedroom, with an ensuite bath and walk-in closets. The upstairs master bedroom includes a balcony that extends the full length of the rear of the house. The home also boasts three fireplaces, a covered outdoor wet bar and built-in barbeques. An attached two car garage completes the home.” Offered at $1,549,000 Noel Boix and Baron Bruno, Coldwell Banker 310-463-4242

iNvitiNg NORTH KENTWOOD HOME

“Seize the opportunity to own one of Westchester’s most desirable locations,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “This home is a combination of traditional character and true pride of ownership. Step inside to a bright living room that boasts a fireplace. The formal dining room leads to a spacious kitchen that features crisp tile counters and plenty of storage space. Three bedrooms, a full bath that includes both a tub and a shower, and a laundry room complete the floor plan of this home. A large backyard with a sunny patio and a detached two-car garage are features that make this a chance not to be missed.” Offered at $999,000 Kevin and Kaz gallaher, RE/MAX Execs 310-410-9777

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“Located on a gentle knoll, this newly updated home infuses modern touches with traditional design,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Unwind in the open great room that boasts hardwood floors and a charming brick fireplace. Enjoy entertaining in the gourmet chef’s kitchen, with its slate floors and sleek counters, and then sip your morning coffee at its breakfast bar. Host al fresco dinners in the private backyard that features a pergola and spacious lawn. The master bedroom is filled with abundant natural light and offers ample storage space. Two more bedrooms and two baths complete the floor plan.”

“This two-story corner unit boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is located in the sought-after Indigo building,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “Located in the heart of the Marina del Rey Arts district, and just minutes from the beach, this unit features hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and a kitchen that boasts custom cabinets and stainless steel Viking appliances. A formal dining room with a fireplace, a separate office, and a living room can be found downstairs. Upstairs, the master suite offers walk-in closets, a large soaking tub, and access to a private outdoor sundeck with scenic sunset views.”

Offered at $879,000 stephanie Younger, teles Properties 424-203-1828

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“This is a great opportunity to own a home in a highly desirable neighborhood, minutes from Fox Studios, the Westside Pavilion and the new Expo line,” says agent Ziga Weisseiesen. “This beautiful one-story home boasts hardwood floors, two bedrooms, two recently painted bathrooms, and space for a den, office or third bedroom. The garage has been fitted with a new door. The living room and master bedroom both open to a large backyard that offers plenty of room to expand or build a second story. The kitchen features a Sub Zero refrigerator and granite countertops, and outside is a built-in barbeque.”

“This renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom home directly overlooks the Oxford Basin,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enter into a spacious living room that is ideal for entertaining, then pass into the kitchen, newly renovated with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry. The master bedroom offers unobstructed vistas, as well as ample storage space and an en-suite bathroom. Additional features of the house include hardwood floors, unique and contemporary wall treatments, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Revel in all the Marina City Club has to offer, including a gym, pools, car wash, and more.”

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3/3 Masterfully renovated home in Studio Estates

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3/2 lovely home in Ladera Heights

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2/1 Contemporary home w/pool on Westside

$799,000

Bizzy Blondes

Keller Williams

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12516 Admiral

3/2 Turn key ready, Marina-adjacent

$1,149,000

Bizzy Blondes

Keller Williams

310-301-2373

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$3,795,000

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WestCoast Land Company

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3/3 Bright & spacious condo w/apx. 2,330sf

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Jesse Weinberg

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$2,499,000

Jesse Weinberg

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824 Howard St.

3/2 Oversized double lot

$1,750,000

Dennis Kean

Coldwell Banker

4582 Alla Rd

3/2 stunning modern plan w/designer kitchen

$1,589,000

Linda scheft

Coldwell Banker

310-985-5812

12930 Agustin Pl.

3/2.5 Contemp Mediterranean SFR, custom upgrades

$1,858,000

Licht & Walker

Coldwell Banker

310-745-7468

124 Thornton Pl.

2/1 Remodeled bungalow, near beach & shops

$1,149,000

Veronica Jones

Keller Williams

310-339-1591

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$1,099,000

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8131 Colegio Dr.

5/3 Pristine modern with city views

$1,499,000

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424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

8341 Flight Pl.

4/3 beautiful family home in great location

$1,349,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

8350 Gonzaga Ave.

6/7 Style & function marry in gorgeous home

$1,799,000

Amy Frelinger

Teles Properties

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Sun 1-4

6526 Firebrand St.

3/2 Gorgeous home located in N. Kentwood

$1,195,000

Lee & Roni Amitai

Power Broker Intl.

310-749-1486

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Thursday, Jan. 14

“American Psycho” / “Memento,” 7:30 p.m. In “American Psycho,” a wealthy investment-banking executive (Christian Bale) conceals his psychopathic alter ego from co-workers and 90291Love, 9 p.m. A night of soul, funk, house, electronic and dance music friends as he goes deeper into a killing spree. In “Memento,” a man with shortfeaturing Henry Pope, Loboman and term memory loss refers to Polaroids, special guests in the Del Monte. tattoos and hand-written notes to help Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, him remember things about himself 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. (310) and to find his wife’s killer. Aero 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Live Music at TRiP, 8 p.m. Funky G’s Monica. $9 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com Soul Machine kicks off the night at 8 p.m., followed by Plastic Castle at 9:30 p.m., Must Go Faster at 10:30 p.m. and Hedgehog Swing & DJ Doomz, 8 p.m. The Gypsy Jazz group Tropical Nasty at 11:30 p.m. TRiP Hedgehog Swing is on at 8 p.m., Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., followed at 10 p.m. by DJ Doomz with Santa Monica. No Cover. (310) contemporary and classic soul, funk, 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com blues and hip-hop. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Les Dolls Cabaret, 10 p.m. Seductive Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; choreography set to rousing music, performed by the dancers of Dollhouse townhousevenice.com Entertainment at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th The Reverend Shawn Amos, 9 p.m. St., Santa Monica. $10 to $35, plus a The blues musician lights up Hartwo-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; velle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. santamonica.harvelles.com

Grow a Garden with Westminister Elementary, 9 a.m. to noon. Westminster Elementary School’s WE Garden holds a volunteer event to celebrate MLK Day. Help build a magic circle in the kindergarten play yard, move the greenhouse to the kindergarten garden, plant a tree or build spring planting beds. If you prefer indoors, help repaint the parent center. Tools, garden gloves and snacks will be provided. WE Garden, corner of Main Street and Westminster Avenue, Venice. westminsterelementary.org Dr. MLK JR. Celebration in Culver City, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Culver City Senior Center hosts a film screening of “Dare Not Walk Alone,” a Youth Speak Project Presentation; a panel discussion with Robert Farrell, Daniel Lee, Stephen Fisher and Tori Bailey; and a performance by Windy Barnes Farrell and Darryl Alan Reed. 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City. Free. (310) 253-6675; culvercity.org Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Brazil Brasil. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Martin Luther King Celebration Concert, 2:30 p.m. A Tribute to Marian Anderson by the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra with conductor Guido Lamell, featuring soprano Caroline McKenzie and additional singing and dancing performances. SGI-USA Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 857-4198; facebook.com/mlkwestsidecoalition; mlkwestside.org

Watch Mar Vista art duo Mitchelito Orquiola (creator of the Bowie portrait above) and Charlotte Vanhaecke, known collectively as Babak, paint live at Status Kuo restaurant. SEE GALLERIES & MUSEUMS.

Friday, Jan. 15

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Westside Interfaith MLK Prayer Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Under the theme “Bending the Arc of Justice,” the Westside Interfaith Council coordinates a morning of community empowerment with Rev. Janet McKeithen, Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels and Rev. Dr. Janet Bregar. First United Methodist Church, Simkins Hall, 1008 11th St., Santa Monica. $25 at the door. (310) 857-4198; mlkwestside.org

Live Music at TRiP, 9:30 p.m. John Surge & The Haymakers play at 9:30 p.m., followed by The Sound of Ghosts at 10:30 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

“The Night Sky Show” / “A Crescent Moon and Winter Constellations,” 7 p.m. An evening at the planetarium begins at 7 p.m. with “The Night Sky Show,” offering recent news in astronomy and space exploration and a family-friendly tour of the constellations. At 8 p.m., explore several big lunar craters and the Seas of Tranquility and Serenity. $5 or $6 for one show; $9 or $11 for the pair. John Drescher Planetarium at Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 434-4767; smc.edu/planetarium

Shore Fishing Class, 9 to 10:30 a.m. The L.A. County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors offers a free introductory class in shore fishing, with fishing poles and bait provided at no cost. All ages are welcome. Anyone over 16 must present a valid state fishing license to participate. Fishing Licenses can be purchased locally at Marina del Rey Sportfishing (13759 Fiji Way), West Marine (13555 Fiji Way) or online at wildlife.ca.gov. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. RSVP required. (310) 726-4128

Poets Feed the People, 7 p.m. A poetry show and fundraiser for The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, with each $20 admission ticket buying 140 meals for L.A. residents in danger of extreme hunger. Organized by The World Stage in partnership with The Community Literature Initiative and hosted by Beyond Baroque, 681 N.

The Dream Orchestra performs Beethoven’s 9th in a celebration of Dr. King. SEE SATURDAY. Venice Blvd., Venice. $20. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org. Dream Orchestra’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Concert, 7 p.m. The opera chorus of L.A. and guest soloists offer their talents to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by giving a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, withproceeds going to Samaritan’s Purse and its worldwide relief efforts. A dessert reception provided by Urth Caffé follows the concert. Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School, 600 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (800) 838-3006; dreamorchestra.org Marina del Rey Dinner Cruise, 7 to 10 p.m. This cruise is packed with a four-course seated dinner, private tables, a boarding glass of champagne, complimentary beverages, deejay entertainment and scenic harbor views. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $53.97 to $89.95. (800) 668-4322; hornblower.com “Pinocchio,” 7:30 p.m. In this 1940 Disney classic, Geppetto’s puppet Pinocchio is magically brought to life,

but to become a real boy Pinocchio must prove himself brave and truthful but faces temptation despite the advice of his conscience, Jiminy Cricket. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $7 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com Deejays Jedi and Shiva, 8 p.m. Each third Saturday comes a rock, soul and electronic music showcase curated by restaurants Gjelina, GTA and Gjusta at the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Live Music at TRiP, 8 p.m. Welcome Home plays at 8 p.m., followed by Sam Bruno at 9 p.m., Jaglyons at 10 p.m. and The Midway at 11 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $8. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Blue Grass Blowout with Andy Rau Band & Grasslands, 8 p.m. An eclectic blend of Americana, folk, rock and bluegrass with inventive instrumentals and thoughtful songwriting. Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. $15. (310) 398-2583; boulevardmusic.com Tocadisco with DJ Creepy & Friends, 10 to 11:45 p.m. Dance music takes over Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com Mission IMPROVable, 10 p.m. Each Saturday brings an unpredictable evening of high-energy improve comedy with audience interaction at M.i. Westside Comedy Theater, 1323 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica. 21 and over; $12. (310) 451-0850; westsidecomedy.com

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Sunday, Jan. 17

See Cara Barer’s “Dahlia” (above) and other new art in the group exhibit “Coast to Color.” SEE GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS.

Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Susie Hansen Latin Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com

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who knew eventually that racial equality would have to come. Those same people, however, the Kennedys included, did not want a redistribution of wealth. That was often considered communist views or socialist thinking, and that was anti-democratic and anti-American. … We know that our economy is often tied to war; that we feel like we’re generating more money and employing more people when we have to build bombs and weapons and send people off to fight. He felt the very opposite was true: the money we’re spending in engaging in war we could be reinvesting into our own communities and country, to rebuild the economy from the bottom up. …. He said there’s millions of people in America [in] poverty while they’re living in an affluent society, and many of them are white. That remains true. That’s the reason that the work I do is still relevant. Because when you listen to these speeches, they’re timeless. If I were not to say “Vietnam” or “napalm gas” … it would sound like we were talking about Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and all the poor people being bombed out of their homes while we’re trying to destroy in a war we can’t win.

America is wrestling with thorny questions about racism and justice, particularly in the aftermath of the Charleston shootings and the deaths of Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland, Walter Scott, Eric Garner, Trayvon

“He wrote more than anything else about abundance and prosperity. He believed that there was enough to go around; there was enough money, enough jobs, enough homes, enough cars, enough opportunities for everybody. And from a metaphysical standpoint, there was this perception of lack and limitation that would lead people to places of greed and poverty.” — Gerald C. Rivers on Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin… the list goes on … and the racist demagoguery of political actors like Donald Trump. Does that inspire you to create a new theatrical piece? If people listen to the pieces that already exist, because of King’s profound ability to transcend time, they will

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going to run its course, and I grew my hair. I thought, “People are not going to want to hear Dr. King with dreadlocks.” But people are like, “Put your hair in a ponytail and get your ass over here, because we need to hear what you have to say.”

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Culver City’s 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King celebration presents Gerald C. Rivers as King at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City, at noon on Saturday, Jan. 16. The entire event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also features a screening of Jeremy Dean’s film “Dare Not Walk Alone,” singer-songwriter Danny Sandock, and various panel discussions. Call (310) 253-6675 or visit culvercity.org for information about the event. For more on Rivers, visit geraldcrivers.com.

‘Seven Steps to Heaven’

West L.A. Jazz Players Society’s Jazz Jam meetups return to Westchester church Written by Victor Feldman and Miles Davis, “Seven Steps to Heaven” is a classic tune for jazz players looking to test their chops on the song’s seventh-chord architecture. There’s no more welcoming architectural space to play this and other heavenly standards than Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Westchester. This cozy house of worship on 83rd Street is a sanctuary for musicians and jazz acolytes alike. Held about every three weeks, evening Jazz Jam sessions at Holy Nativity are organized by pianist Roberto Cordero through his meetup.com group, the West L.A. Jazz Players Society. He took over the group in 2011 when its founder, another pianist, became too busy. Cordero’s group met at different locations on the Westside until a player and church member mentioned Holy Nativity, which presented jazz vespers during the summer.

Cordero attended a performance and asked the rector, Fr. Peter Rood, if he’d consider hosting regular jam sessions. A jazz aficionado himself, Rood had been inspired during a trip to New York where, as a newly ordained minister, he met a Lutheran priest known as “the Minister of Jazz.” The church rector understands how difficult it can be for aspiring jazz musicians to earn a living and find places to play. Rood said yes. Cordero’s nonjudgmental approach welcomes musicians of all skill levels. “I don’t care if you aren’t a great player. None of us are,” he said. Players must be able to read the lead sheets in “The Real Book” or its corresponding digital app and “know the tune.” Between 12 and 20 players and singers regularly participate. The CEO of a tech start-up, Cordero honed his chops at the jam sessions and now

fronts a quintet that plays the Westside. He recalled one memorable moment at Holy Nativity, which Rood calls a “beautifully resonant” space. “We were having a jam,” said Cordero, “and suddenly things just randomly flowed.” The audience in the pews went wild during the 20-minute tune, said Cordero. “When you get a moment like that you say, ‘Wow, this is why we’re here,’” he said. Call it a match made in heaven.

— John Conroy

The next Jazz Jam happens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester. Visit meetup.com/West-LAJazz-Players-Society/ for more information.

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“Cooking with Compassion,” 3 to 6 p.m. Join Mindful Living L.A. to connect to the complete experience of cooking by igniting your senses and using the power of the present moment in your process. Learn delicious globally-inspired and plant-based recipes, while sharpening your knife skills. 631Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor, Santa Monica. $95. (310) 479-3400; eli@mindfullivingla.org “Vatel,” 5 p.m. A collaboration with the J. Paul Getty Museum, American Cinematheque presents “Vatel,”

Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl keynotes a jam-packed morning of celebration that includes performances by Get Lit–Words Ignite, Keali’i O’Nalani Dancers, and The Claudia Lennear Gospel Trio, it’s a jam-packed morning of celebration. SGI-USA World Peace Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 857-4198; facebook.com/ mlkwestsidecoalition; mlkwestside.org

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Thursday, jan. 14 Sunday, Dec. 20

Seated Breath Meditation with Naam Yoga, 10:15 a.m. Mondays. The focus of the class is on breath, mudras (hand seals) and simple seatedmovement to develop balance and rhythm. Venice–Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/venice Storytelling and Reading for Kids, 11 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 5 p.m. The library’s readers make storytelling and

In this scene from the Kentwood Players’ production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” the family is optimistic about the promise of a new home, but bad news is about to arrive. From left: Isaiah Suber, Patricia Newman, Damon Rutledge, Shannon O’Conner, Charlotte Williams and (background) Kowalsky Lucien. American Dreamer: “A Raisin in the Sun” @ Westchester Playhouse The Kentwood Players stages Lorraine Hansberry’s seminal 1959 play about a black family’s internal and external struggles to achieve their hopes and dreams on Chicago’s south side. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 and 8 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 13 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $20. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org

Hedgehog Swing brings gypsy jazz to Venice Beach. SEE FRIDAY. wherein a penniless prince invites King Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly to impress him. The prince puts Vatel in charge of the festivities, but Vatel soon finds himself attracted to the king’s mistress. To mark the tercentenary of Louis XIV’s death, the J. Paul Getty Museum hosts several exhibits of decorative arts associated with the Sun King’s reign. Before the screening, Charissa Bremer-David, curator of the exhibition “Woven Gold: Tapestries of Louis XIV,” will provide an introduction. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $9 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com Karaoke Lisa, 9 p.m. Sing your heart out every Sunday at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. A cabaret show shakes up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Vida featuring DJ Creepy, 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. Ambient and dance music light up the evening’s soundscape at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com

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“New Year’s Resolution Nutrition & Cooking Class,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 7. Learn about body mass index and how to use the MyPlate curriculum to get in better shape. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. $75 to $86, plus $15 material fee for the instructor. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts

On Stage – this week in local theater

reading enjoyable for kids in one-on-one and small group settings. Kids earn a free book after three visits. The class also happens at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and 4 p.m. Thursdays. Venice–Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/venice Free Zumba Class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. A combo of fun and fitness led by Cammie Richardson at the Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. (310) 726-4128; beaches. lacounty.gov Comics on the Spot, 7 p.m. This weekly stand-up comedy event begins with an open mic before the pros take the stage at 7:45 p.m. The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com “What Would MLK Do? What Would You Do?” 7 to 9 p.m. The Activist Support Circle, a monthly support group for progressive activists working to guard against activist burnout, returns with an open discussion forum on timely community and global issues of peace and equality. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 399-1000; activistsupportcircle.org Live Music at TRiP, 8 p.m. Qui’3 plays at 8 p.m., followed by Andre LaFosse Band at 9:30 p.m. and Feisty (Continued on page 33)

End of the Line: “Last of the Knotts” @ Santa Monica Playhouse In this one-man comi-tragedy written and performed by poet/performer Doug Knott, a carefree hipster with a painful history of abuse agonizes over becoming a father when he falls in love with a beautiful woman and her pet boa constrictor. Plays for one night only at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $25. RSVP required. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com The Mind Bender: “1984” @ The Broad Stage Straight from London’s West End, Headlong Theatre Company brings Orwell’s nightmarish vision of a future patrolled by Thought Police, surveilled by telescreens, ruled by a corrupt political party and dominated by Big Brother to life in a radical new adaptation by criticallyacclaimed writer-directors Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan. Now playing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 6 at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $50 to $75. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.com Guilty Pleasure: “Temptation,” Various Locations Jewish Women’s Theatre presents salon-style performances in private L.A. homes, sharing juicy stories about danger, desire and intrigue by Cindy Chupack, Julie Orringer, David Masello and more. This week the gossip travels to the Westside. Location and directions are kept a secret until ticket purchase. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 18 and 19. $40. (310) 3151400; jewishwomenstheatre.org

The Legal Case: “The Dock Brief” @ Pacific Resident Theatre Comedy and tragedy tango in this two-man show about an innocuous man accused of murdering his wife and the bumbling barrister assigned to defend him. While the lawyer prepares for grandstand greatness in court, neither one is quite ready for the verdict ahead. Run extended. Plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 24. Pacific Resident Theatre, 705½ Venice Blvd., Venice. $25 to $30. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.org The One-Man Wonder: “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” @ Kirk Douglas Theatre Writer, actor and activist James Lecesne plays all the parts to tell the story of Leonard Pelkey, a fictional 14-year-old boy with a unique spark who dares to be different and goes missing in small New Jersey town. Now playing at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays through Jan. 31 at Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $30 to $70. (213) 6282772; centertheatregroup.org The Songbird: “Julia Migenes Sings Kurt Weill” @ Odyssey Theatre With nothing but the bare essentials — her voice and a piano — acclaimed mezzo soprano Julia Migenes takes audiences on a musical journey of composer Kurt Weill’s music, from Berlin to Paris to New York. Closing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. $35. The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com The Connoisseur: “Awake and Sing!” @ Odyssey Theatre Clifford Odets aficionados may revel in this blast from the past. His play about the hopes and struggles of a lower-middleclass, multi-generation Jewish family living in the Bronx during the Great Depression still resonates 80 years after its 1935 premiere. Director Elina de Santos and lead actress Marilyn Fox return with this revival of the smash Odyssey production that ran for nine months in 1994-95. Run extended. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 31. $15 to $34. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com january 14, 2016 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 31

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Art Attuned to Nature’s Rhythms City and sculptor make plans to restore Palisades Park’s “Gestation III,” a wooden beacon for the winter solstice Photo by Jorge M. Vargas jr.

By Christina Campodonico “Gestation III” is the type of sculpture you could easily miss — or it could stop you in your tracks. Tall, round and wooden, it blends in with the palm trees that surround it on a stretch of Santa Monica’s seaside Palisades Park, just north of Montana and Ocean Avenues. But when the winter solstice arrives, the seed shaped structure rises in silhouette, like a whale’s head cresting against ocean waves. Its ribs ripple in the shadows, while the setting sun finds a perfect perch at the center of the sculpture’s oval shaped oculus; its light shines like a beacon from a lighthouse. At such a dazzling moment, you might not notice the smatterings of greenish lichen sprinkled across the top like age spots, the gaps in its bottom wooden ribs, or its driftwood gray pallor. A facelift is in store for the 25-year-old Santa Monica sculpture, which has become a Mecca for solstice celebrators in the years since it was built. The City of Santa Monica’s Department of Cultural Affairs has earmarked $20,000 for restoration of “Gestation III.” That’s welcome news for artist Baile Oakes, who created “Gestation III” for the City in 1990 and has been in talks with Cultural Affairs about a restoration project for about two years. Oakes first noticed signs of decay at a solstice gathering. A pile of dirt had accumulated at the base of the sculpture, creating an environment where critters could thrive. “It was a perfect storm for major, major rot and insect infestation,” said Oakes. He believed that runoff and sprinkler spray from the park’s irrigation system had caused water to seep into the sculpture’s base, exacerbating conditions. Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Manager Sculptor Baile Oakes stands with “Gestation III” last week in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park Jessica Cusick said that a combination of factors resulted in the wood’s decay. “The overall cause of the decay is, Having earmarked $20,000 for conserva- needs, said Cusick. “Gestation” is just one said Oakes, who hopes to replace portions of the sculpture with new Port generally speaking, exposure to the tion needs and made plans to assist with part of preserving the past. Orford Yellow Cedar, re-grade the environment, such as water, (rain, water runoff in the area, Cultural Affairs is “With the restoration of ‘Gestation’ we sprinklers, etc.), accumulation of debris now awaiting a proposal from Oakes to hope that the many people who enjoy the surrounding area and raise additional funds for the project. and other environmental factors such as move forward with the project, said work, who interact with it daily, will be For Oakes, it’s a chance to bring order to insects,” Cusick wrote in an email. A a piece that attunes itself to nature’s conservator’s report of the sculpture was rhythms. The conception of his first born not immediately available. son initially inspired him to create the Oakes brought his concerns to the work that aligns itself so precisely with attention of the Santa Monica Arts the movements of the sun through a series Commission, and Cultural Affairs began — “Gestation III” creator Baile Oakes of eight concentric circles. to work with the artist on figuring out “It was very important to me to get that ways to restore the sculpture and prevent Cusick. The public can also contribute able to continue to do so for years to come, symmetry because there’s a certain thing further damage. funds specifically designated for “Gestaand that an entire new generation will learn that happens within ourselves when we To assess the condition of “Gestation tion III’s” restoration through The Santa the story behind the work,” wrote Cusick. sense that kind of balance,” said Oakes. III,” the Public Art Committee allocated Oakes for one is glad to have put the “So I wanted the piece to have that $10,000 from the Percent for Arts Budget Monica Arts Foundation, which accepts donations from individuals for art prosculpture’s aging process on pause, at balance, even within the chaos of all our (a resolution in the 1980s that directed grams developed by the Santa Monica least until he can get its natural cycle creation here, there’s a balance going on.” funding to public art), bringing in an Arts Commission. back on track. Between the City of Monica and Baile engineer to check out the sculpture’s Cultural Affairs has recently completed “I’m fine with it just naturally aging and Oakes a balance has been struck, at least structural integrity as well as a wood for now. specialist to x-ray the sculpture’s wooden a citywide conservation assessment of its breaking down with the natural compo30-year-old art collection and estimates nents of sunlight and water and everything ribs, said Cultural Affairs Supervisor over one million dollars in conservation else. This was an aggravated condition,” christina@argonautnews.com Malina Moore.

“Even within the chaos of all our creation here, there’s a balance going on.”

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Galleries & Museums Free Admission to S.M. History Museum, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. Explore local history and culture in the museum’s six galleries and a special exhibit celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Aero Theater. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org “Elham Rokni: Clavileño,” opens from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. “Clavileño” is a new exhibit by Elham Rokni, who uses film, light and literature to probe his memory. The Iran-born, Israel-based artist explores reality and fantasy, disappearance and appearance, and light and darkness to uncover how these relate to memory and her experience as an immigrant. The exhibit runs through Feb. 18 at

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Oh I’ll be free. Just like that bluebird. Oh I’ll be free. Ain’t that just like me.’ For David Bowie, even death was performance art. In those parting words from “Lazarus” — a song on Bowie’s jazz-influenced 25th and final album “Blackstar,” released just three days before his death on Sunday from terminal cancer he’d kept hidden from the world — the music and cultural icon says a posthumous goodbye to his legions of admirers. Free. Just like him. Just another phase in the long procession of public and artistic personas this master of self-reinvention had tried on for size over the years. Only fans weren’t ready to let go. For three hours on Sunday night, DJ Eric J. Lawrence of Santa Monica’s KCRW 89.9-FM aired an impromptu Bowie marathon that tapped five decades of music. Bowie had played many of those same songs at a Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert in October 1972. A recording of that show was so widely bootlegged that it was officially released as an album, titled “Santa Monica ’72,” in 2008. On Monday, Venice muralist Jules Muck (who had been listening to KCRW) headed to Mar Vista to spray paint a tribute mural of Bowie circa “Aladdin Sane” outside Time Warp Music at the corner of Venice Boulevard and Ocean View Avenue. “He was so out-there. The stuff Bowie did in public was so weird. His gender-bending and his music and performance made it more possible for artists to do the risqué stuff. His example was so helpful for the rest of us,” Muck said.

Muck’s mural-in-progress — on the same wall where she’d just painted a posthumous tribute to Motörhead’s Lemmy and had done the same in 2013 for Lou Reed — attracted a crowd by mid-afternoon, including singer Jessica Long of the band Miss Jessica and The Sugar Shack Attack, who play Danny’s Venice each first Wednesday of the month. “When I was about 10 I got a Bowie haircut and shaved my eyebrows. I was a true believer,” Long said. “It was his constant movement and evolution. People evolved with him.”

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Beyond Baroque turns to comedy for a building-repair fundraiser at Hotel Erwin What’s the best way to stop up a leaky roof? Throw some laughter on it. At least that’s what the Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center hopes to do through its “Stand Up for Beyond Baroque” comedy fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Hotel Erwin in Venice. Hosted by Eve Brandstein, the line-up includes wordsmith and radio personality Dylan Brody, former David Letterman comedy booker Eddie Brill, Kelly Carlin (daughter of George Carlin), podcaster Rick Overton, multimedia comedian Eric Schwartz, jazz comedian David Zasloff, TV personality Suzanne Whang and others with personal

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connections to the historic venue. With El Niño already starting to rear its head, fixing a leaky roof has become an immediate priority. “We have the largest and possibly only collection of poetry, literature and art by Venice, Los Angeles and SoCal writers and artists — not just books, but chapbooks, broadsides, newspapers, zines. It’s crucial that the work be protected from the elements,” Beyond Baroque Assistant Director Carlye Archibeque said. Fortunately, Beyond Baroque has some top talent in its corner. Whang presented her solo show “Cracked Open” at Beyond Baroque in 2011. At the time, she

had Stage 4 breast cancer. Whang had been keeping her condition a secret from friends and colleagues, but doing the show encouraged her to come out of the “cancer closet,” she said, and bring her dark journey to light with humor and honesty. “I’m a huge believer in the power of art and humor to heal,” said Whang, who is now cancerfree. “One of my missions on the planet is to assist artists to have a sacred space. I can’t think of a place better than Beyond Baroque.”

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the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015305641 The following person is doing business as: Mobile Car Care & Details 5645 West 78th Street los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Kimberley Farrise 5645 West 78th Street Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Kimberley Farrise. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 3, 2015. Argonaut published: . NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015312548 The following person is doing business as: Lady Frangipani 2910 Highland Ave. Unit 2 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Registered owners: Bory Allenstein 2910 Highland Ave. Unit 2 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Bory Allenstein. Title: Owner. This

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not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015324603 The following person is doing business as: Apostrophe Flowers 1818 Parnell Ave. #10 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. Registered owners: Danielle Darnault 1818 Parnell Ave. #10 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Danielle Darnault. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 29, 2015. Argonaut published: December 31, January 7, 14, and 21, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015326959 The following person is doing business as: Classic Craftsman of California 171 Pier Ave. #503 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Registered owners: Rowecon LLC 8381 Dunbarton Ave. Los Angeles, CA, 90045. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Matthew Rowe. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. Argonaut published: December 31, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision

(a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016001526 The following person is doing business as: Silicon Beach Psychotherapy 11949 Jefferson Blvd. #106 Los Angeles, CA. 90230. Registered owners: Scott Lindsay Johnson 11949 Jefferson Blvd. #106 Los Angeles, CA. 90230. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Scott Lindsay Johnson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 5, 2016. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015321253 The following person is doing business as: Menschies Worldwide 6020 Seabluff Dr. #402 Playa Vista, CA. 90094. Registered owners: Saint Phanourios Foundation 14858 Anola St. Whittier, CA. 90604. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A

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Ness Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90047. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Nicole Clark Reed. Title: Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 18, 2015. Argonaut published: December 24, 31, 2015, January 7, and 14, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 11, 2015. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOuS BuSInESS naME STaTEMEnT File no. 2016008402 The following person is doing business as: Banot Press 7342 W. 89th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Margaret Parkhurst 7342 W. 89th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: David Parkhurst. Title: Husband. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 2016. Argonaut published: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOuS BuSInESS naME STaTEMEnT File no. 2016006387 The following person is doing business as: Bluewater Sailing Enterprise, Bluewater Sailing, Adventure Club, Bluewater Sailing Club, and Bluewater Sailing School 13505 Bali Way Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: easy To Sail LLC 1569 reeves St. Los Angeles, CA. 90035. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Elliot Zimmerman. Title: Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 11, 2016. Argonaut published: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance

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