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L e t t e r s Two Brief but Scary Encounters in Mar Vista I live in Mar Vista and my favorite weekend ritual is to walk down Venice Boulevard to grab a cup of coffee. The farmers market makes Sundays even better. But recently I’ve become concerned about the safety of residents amid an apparent rise in homelessness in this area. I’ve volunteered at homeless shelters and soup kitchens over the years and have a heart for this population. I don’t have all the answers, but I do know there is a strong need to do something — especially for those with mental illness. This is where my concern comes in. On Saturday, Jan. 6, during my regular morning walk, I was screamed at by a homeless person who appeared to suffer from mental illness. Again, I try to recognize everyone with dignity and respect, but this was a scary experience. The following day I watched from just 20 yards away as a different homeless person with apparent mental illness yelled random obscenities and incoherent phrases at groups of pass-
ersby. This was right near the Mar Vista Farmers Market, and the area was very crowded. I then saw this homeless person almost walk straight into oncoming traffic while crossing the street outside of the crosswalk. What is the city doing to help this population of homeless people? We need more outreach and more resources to communicate with those who are mentally ill. This would help not only those individuals but also the community at large. Jordan Roberson Mar Vista Press Should Ignore Trump’s ‘Word Noise’ Sometimes they are ridiculous, sometimes self-contradictory. Sometimes they are dishonest, sometimes dangerously provocative. Rants of a cranky angryman, the tweets of the POTUS are not government policy. Policy goes through official government channels. POTUS tweets are denied or dismissed by the White House spokesperson whenever they are challenged or criticized.
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NEWS
MOVIE & A MEAL
Food & Drink Photo by Vanessa Stump
Murder in Sunset Park Santa Monica Police believe 88-year-old victim was attacked in his home................ 6
Going Underground Elon Musk’s The Boring Company will present plans to Culver City leaders for a commuter tunnel under Sepulveda Boulevard. ........... 8
us bagels, lox and truth never go out of style...................................... 12
2018 Predictions
Arts & Events Jewish Women’s Theatre harnesses visual art to speak for the disenfranchised........... 16
A Story Without Words Bess Wohl’s nearly nonverbal “Small Mouth Sounds” filters through the noise of life........ 28
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Local experts on what to expect about technology, taxes and homelessness.......... 9
Brennan’s is back with an updated menu and more craft beer....................... 15
Creative Voice
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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
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Live Music and Karaoke........................... 26 Photo by Ted Soqui
A Return to the Streets Women’s March Los Angeles repositions ‘Hear Our Voice’ to ‘Hear Our Vote’.......... 10
THE ADVICE GODDESS Stoke that Flame Amy Alkon says healthy couples should do it at least once a week........................ 29
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The Boring Company’s initial proof-of-concept tunnel (traced in red) would follow the public right of way for 6.5 miles from Westchester to Brentwood, most of it under Sepulveda Boulevard Affordable electric cars, reusable space rockets and 760-mph vacuum tube travel are revolutionary concepts, but super-entrepreneur Elon Musk’s latest plan — to tunnel commuters under gridlocked Los Angeles traffic — would be enough to qualify him for sainthood in our little corner of the world. Musk’s latest venture, The Boring Co., wants to begin with a proof-of-concept tunnel stretching 6.5 miles from northeast Westchester to Brentwood, running primarily through the public right of way under Sepulveda Boulevard, right across Culver City. The company will present its ideas to the City Council of Culver City and a public audience at just after 7 p.m. on Monday at Culver City’s City Hall. City officials have already toured the company’s test tunnel at the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, said Councilman Jim B. Clarke, who ex-
pects the Jan. 22 meeting to focus on potential impacts to the public or lack thereof. “When we were there about a month ago, there were still a lot of unanswered questions, and that may still be the case,” Clarke said. “This is informational. They still have to go through the [public approvals] process, and that would take months.” According to The Boring Company, drilling 14-foot diameter tunnels about 28 feet below the surface would be virtually undetectable from above. The tunnels would create enough room for electrified wheeled platforms to move automobiles or commuter shuttles at speeds of 125 miles per hour or more. “It’s very exciting,” Clarke said. “There’s a lot happening in transportation — drones flying overhead, autonomous vehicles on the ground and shuttles underneath.” — Joe Piasecki
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B r i e f Bonin and Koretz Want to Sue Big Oil over Climate Change The two Los Angeles City Council members who represent Westside neighborhoods are pushing their council colleagues to pursue legal action against oil and gas companies for the deleterious effects of climate change. “Taxpayers should not be footing the bill for infrastructure repairs that likely wouldn’t have been necessary had it not been for the willful neglect of the fossil fuel industry,” reads a Jan. 12 motion by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Paul Koretz. “By knowing that their business practice was contributing to climate change and doing nothing to stop their destructive ways, the oil and gas industry should be held liable for the current and future damage climate change is causing our city.” Last week New York City filed suit against BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell, claiming these five companies have produced 11% of all global warming gases despite the results of their own climate-change studies dating back to the 1980s.
The motion by Bonin and Koretz, which heads to the council’s Budget and Finance Committee before being considered by the 15-member board, would direct the city attorney to draft an amicus brief for New York and consider filing a related lawsuit. San Francisco, Oakland and several other California communities filed similar suits last year. “Representing a coastal district, I am acutely aware of climate change and how it has affected the environment. We’re dealing with the impacts of fossil fuels and its consequences such as sea level rise, wildfires, mudslides and unprecedented heat waves,” Bonin told The Argonaut. “As early as 1987, the oil industry knew what their impacts were on the climate and tried to keep it quiet. Since [New York City] Mayor Bill de Blasio decided to take this very important step, it seemed like a particularly opportune time to do the same thing.” — Gary Walker
Volunteers Needed for 2018 Homeless Count In January 2017, volunteers for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s annual Homeless Count found 57,794 people sleeping in shelters, vehicles or on the streets of Los Angeles County — a staggering 23% increase from the previous year. Santa Monica’s count revealed a 26% increase, outpacing an overall 18% increase in Westside communities. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, volunteers will once again take to Westside neighborhoods to make contact with our community’s poorest residents and determine whether homelessness remains on the rise. Westchester volunteers will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave. Drollinger Properties is providing pizza,
snacks and soft drinks. RSVP at theycountwillyou.org/westchester18. Venice volunteers will meet at 8 p.m. at the Venice Community Housing Corp., 720 Rose Ave. RSVP to (310) 573-8406 or elee@vchcorp.org. Culver City volunteers will meet at 8 p.m. at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave. RSVP to (310) 253-5792 or eliana.garzaro@ culvercity.org. Santa Monica’s count begins at 10:30 p.m. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 725 California Ave. RSVP to santamonicahomelesscount.com. Other neighborhoods are part of a countywide deployment, and volunteers can sign up at theycountwillyou.org. — Gary Walker
Last Call for Covered California Sign-Ups The state’s extended open enrollment window gives residents until Jan. 31 to sign up for health insurance under Covered California, and Venice Family Clinic is helping locals navigate the state’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. The community health nonprofit is hosting free enrollment assistance from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. PAGE 8 THE ARGONAUT January 18, 2018
20, at its Irma Colen Health Center in the Braddock Square Shopping Center (4700 Inglewood Blvd., Ste. 102, Del Rey) and from 1 to 5 p.m. the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 24 and 31, at its Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center (2509 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). Call (310) 664-7509 to make an appointment. — Gary Walker
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Local experts weigh in on what the future may hold for Westside communities and Apple are becoming ubiquitous in our living rooms. Their loudspeakers respond to our commands in pleasant, nearly human-quality voices. These devices may not be able to do very much yet, but this artificial intelligence (AI) technology is truly still in its infancy. By Booker Pearson These devices will become assistants There are more that can tap into the world’s knowledge reasons to be optimiswhile helping us manage our schedules, tic about our chances connected home devices, personal to reduce homelessness Booker Pearson is a Playa del Rey resident communications and media choices. But on the Westside in and is a member of the Los Angeles this technology also requires users to get 2018. Measure H and Homeless Services Authority board. smart about privacy management, as Proposition HHH are just beginning to show results. The $355 million per year from the Measure H sales “The No. 1 impediment to reducing tax started being collected in October 2017 and is flowing to well established, homelessness is us.” highly regarded Westside agencies that — Booker Pearson were already operating local programs producing real results. Virtually all of the local elected leaders each manufacturer handles our personal for the Westside — L.A. Mayor Eric Garc- What are some of the information differently. Privacy will etti, L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, biggest tech trends to therefore become a major subject of and L.A. County Supervisors Janice Hahn, discussion in the coming year. expect in 2018? Shelia Kuehl and Mark Ridley-Thomas Augmented reality (AR) will add new — are on record pledging to do whatever By Oliver Seil dimensions to the ways people interact it takes to eliminate homelessness. Now that wireless with machines. This technology relies Moreover, they are enacting programs that charging capabilities on superimposing digital information or provide housing for our homeless neighhave been integrated images on top of what we see naturally, bors, which will result in a huge increase into the latest iPhones, allowing users to view the physical in quality of life for our housed and wireless chargers will environment while interacting with other unhoused residents alike. start showing up all people — much different than the more New regulations now allow for faithover the place though isolated virtual reality (VR) experience. based institutions to provide safe parking it’s a technology that has been around for The consumer electronics industry will lots on their premises for those who have years. Wireless charging is going to be the offer up plenty of new AR headgear for no other place to live except for their most convenient choice in public settings us to try in the coming year. However, vehicles. Santa Monica, Del Rey and some and anywhere else that plugging in is the jury is still out on what kinds of AR West L.A. communities have embraced inconvenient. The Qi Wireless charging experiences the public will want to affordable housing. However, until all standard works across different operating engage with in the long run. neighborhoods agree to allow safe parking systems, meaning we can all hope to have Oliver Seil is Vice President of Design as well as crisis, bridge and permanent more opportunities to charge our devices for Playa Vista-based Belkin Internahousing for our unhoused residents, we in public places this year. tional, a leading global manufacturer will not make a dent in homelessness. Internet-connected smart home devices of consumer electronics that specializes The No. 1 impediment to reducing using natural language technology from in connectivity devices. homelessness is us. Despite defeating the likes of Google, Amazon, Microsoft
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By Christina Campodonico The ascension of a pussy grabber to the presidency, the fall of a Hollywood titan amid a flood of sexual abuse allegations and cultural shifts in the way we talk about gender inequity — first #MeToo, then #TimesUp — has arguably set in motion a modern day women’s movement. You could say it all began last year, when millions took to the streets in cities across the globe for a coordinated i nternational Women’s March the day after President Trump’s inauguration. Hundreds of thousands of peaceful marchers turned out in downtown Los Angeles, many wearing cat-eared beanies called pussyhats and carrying all manners of signs denouncing Trump or championing the rights of women and minority groups. “I’m here to support women,” Mar Vista resident Sarah DeAratanha, then 26, told PAGE 10 THE ARGONAUT January 18, 2018
The Argonaut last year. “I’m here to support Muslim women and Jewish women and gay people and bi-people and everyone on the LGBTQ-plus spectrum. I
Maria Casey in the wake of the first Women’s March, has been canvassing ahead of this year’s demonstration to get the word out locally and encourage
and will convene at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Downtown Santa Monica light rail station to ride the Expo Line to the march. (See veniceresistance.org/events.) The West L.A. Democratic Club and Westchester-Playa Democratic Club are collaborating with L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin’s office to charter two free shuttle buses downtown. Both depart at 7:30 a.m., one from the West L.A. District —Emiliana Guereca, Women’s March Los Angeles Field Office (1645 Corinth Ave.) and the other from the Westchester District Field Office (7166 W. Manchester Ave.). Sign just feel that in this day and age, my Westsiders to participate. up online at bit.ly/2B398un. generation needs to step forward and fight “It’s going to be really cathartic. Every“Our members are really wanting to be in against what’s going on in the world.” one across the globe has had a tough year community as Democrats,” says West L.A. Several local groups will carry similar in 2017. Now we get our energy back,” issues to the second Los Angeles Womsays Casey. “I hope we get a good turnout, Democratic Club Communications Chair Karen Wolfe. “They are looking for any en’s March, happening in downtown Los especially from the Westside.” Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 20. Venice Resistance is hosting a sign-mak- opportunity to express their political views Venice Resistance, a grassroots activism ing party from 6 to 9 p.m. the night before to resist the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress, and they are organization founded by Venice resident the march in a loft at 555 Rose Ave. #2
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wanting to be together.” She adds that the club will join U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and her Progressive Unity Coalition on the march. Westchester-Playa Democratic Club President Duane Muller notes that her club is also helping members arrange carpools and is hosting a voter engagement workshop with progressive voter outreach coalition Code Blue on Thursday night (Jan. 18) at a private home in Playa del Rey. RSVP at bit.ly/2mHlZxP. “I think people are energized more than ever before,” says Muller. “They’re really looking to grassroots organizations [like ours] to get more engaged.” Similarly, the organizers of Women’s March Los Angeles hope this year’s event will help connect participants to community organizations, bringing focus to local issues and getting out the vote for elections happening this year. “Our intentions are to get people out to midterm elections — almost to make voting cool,” says Women’s March Los Angeles co-executive director Emiliana Guereca, an events planner based in West L.A. “We’re encouraging local activism.” The Argonaut sat down with Guereca, co-executive director Deena Katz (a television producer whose work includes “Dancing with the Stars” and “Real Time
with Bill Maher”), and communications director Ellen Crafts to discuss the mission of Saturday’s gathering, reflect on 2017 and look into the future of local activism.
Because if we have more of a voice in Washington, then we can make change or protect our rights. Guereca: I think people have learned what happens when you’re not involved. Crafts: Our rallying cry in 2017 was “Hear Our Voice,” and our rallying cry in 2018 is “Hear Our Vote.” We think those two together are a powerful one-two punch to get people activated. It’s going to be a year of activism to encourage people to stay involved and to bring attention to key elections in our city and our state. California is poised to have a big role in 2018. And we’re in coalition with the Women’s Marches across California to work together to keep people activated and understand what’s going on and what’s at stake.
A lot has happened since last year’s march — Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo, #TimesUp. Do you think the Women’s March helped set those events in motion? Katz: I think any sort of empowerment leads to more empowerment. Guereca: Absolutely. Katz: I feel like we gave people a voice that they were afraid to have. Everyone felt like they were empowered to do something and, more than that, also felt like they needed to do something. So yes, I feel like we might have started it. We were the beginning of it. In that way, 2017 The pink pussyhat became the symbol of last year’s march. Thoughts? has been a great year. Guereca: I don’t own a pussyhat, but I will not stop someone from wearing one. What’s different this year, as far as Almost every movement has a symbol. your intentions for the march? We did get a lot of pushback, of “not all Katz: I think the difference in ’17 was people were emotionally involved because pussies are pink!” [We told people], “Make a brown hat. Make a rainbow hat.” of the shock — the fear. ... Everyone felt Crafts: The pink was supposed to be like they needed to be together to heal, to know how we could move forward togeth- symbolic [of women.] It was female and feminine. We’ve got a post from men that er. What 2018 gives us is now we can do something. We can get people to the polls. were gonna wear pink beanies. And then
we got some people that asked, “Should we change our hats to black this year because of the #MeToo or #TimesUp movement?” It will be interesting to see how activism displays itself this year and what that means to people. Do you worry that #MeToo or #TimesUp will overshadow your get-out-the-vote message? Guereca: Sexual assault is not new. Voicing it in a #MeToo campaign is. ... We can’t be scared of more women having voices. We want that. Crafts: I think the fact that #MeToo and #TimesUp are so much in the news is terrific and, again, is part of this collective voice that we’ve tried to get out there. What we’re talking about with all our speakers is that if that is what your platform is, or your advocacy passion, great! Let’s talk about it, then why it’s important to pull that into voting, and what that means for the people in government and what you need them to do. The same thing when it comes to immigrant rights, or all the other issues out there. Pull it into what that means when you go to the polls. (Continued on page 12)
U pp e r R i gh t : Women’s March Los Angeles volunteer coordinator Elaine Patel (left), communications director Ellen Crafts, coexecutive director Deena Katz, logistics coordinator Irene Aitkens, and co-executive director Emiliana Guereca (Photo by Joe Piasecki) L e f t & A bov e : A diverse crowd hundreds of thousands strong packed downtown streets from Pershing Square to L.A. City Hall during the inaugural Women’s March Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2017 (Photos by Ted Soqui)
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By Angela Matano The Sunday paper and a round of bagels used to be one of the great pleasures of my week. When I lived in New York, reading The New York Times with bagels from H&H and cream cheese and lox from Zabar’s could easily comprise half the day. Whiling away the hours that way now feels like a bygone era, a world where carbs were not contraband and bulky periodicals arrived dutifully on my doorstep. To relive such a feeling, I recommend a trip to Wexler’s Deli in Santa Monica for brunch followed by a matinee of “The Post,” Steven Spielberg’s new film about the challenges the Washington Post faced in publishing The Pentagon Papers. As Lenny Bruce famously put it, “Even if you’re Catholic, if you live in New York you’re Jewish.” I think the same can be said for Los Angeles, where schools close on Jewish holidays and delicatessens abound. Wexler’s Deli is relatively new but takes itself very seriously, which is a good thing. “I’ve always had an appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into a truly good Jewish deli,” says chef/owner Micah Wexler of the skill that comes through in just about every ingredient in his shop. “We’re curing and smoking all of our meats, fish, mustard and pickles in house and slicing everything by hand.” The double-smoked pastrami lox are most definitely the best lox I have ever
The delightful smoked fish plate at Wexler’s Deli eaten. Gussied up with capers, red onion, lemon and tomato on an everything bagel, this is a breakfast you can wax nostalgia about only minutes after consuming it. And I haven’t even mentioned the matzo ball soup, chocolate phosphates, black and white cookies or chocolate babka. “We’ve had people tell us how taking a bite out of our bagels or sandwiches or a sip off a phosphate brings them right back to a certain time and place in their life, as though they’re right there. Food has this unique ability to hit all of our senses at once and transport us through time in an
incredible way,” says Wexler. And while “The Post” takes us back to the 1970s, the story echoes quite a bit of today’s issues regarding “fake news” and the role of journalism in democracy. Meryl Streep, brilliant as always, plays Washington Post owner/publisher Kay Graham. Thrust into power by happenstance, and woefully timid to modern eyes, Graham struggles to find her voice — indeed herself — under a highly lacquered veneer of overbred gentility. A pleaser by nature and well-connected to men in high places, Streep’s Graham
must blast through layers and layers of her carefully constructed persona. I kept thinking of croissant dough with its 27 layers of pastry — imagine trying to peel each layer apart. Like “Molly’s Game,” “Phantom Thread” and “Lady Macbeth,” “The Post” speaks to Hollywood’s current reckoning of gender vs. power, illustrating the inner struggles women have had to overcome to speak up and speak out, own their own space and command respect from others. For me, these times make Graham’s triumphant battle to vanquish her own demons resonate all the more. The main focus of the film — journalism’s power struggle with government pushback under the guise of national security — also reverberates in 2018: a president at war with the press, some who would impede the truth to “protect” the American people from it, and the Mueller investigation building toward what could be our generation’s Pentagon Papers. In the spirit of everything old being new again, a heaping bagelful of lox and a civics lesson from Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks could help talk you off the ledge we find ourselves thrust upon. Wexler’s Deli is at 616 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. (424) 744-8671; wexlersdeli.com “The Post” is showing at AMC Dine-In Theatres Marina 6, Cinemark Playa Vista and XD, and two Santa Monica theaters.
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Will it hurt the cause if this year’s march does not draw as many people as last year’s? Katz: Success is anybody coming out. Success is getting the word out. I think what’s going to happen more this year than last year is that there’s going to be more localized marches, where last year everybody came to Los Angeles. ... Now you’ve got San Bernardino, other local cities that are doing it. And to us, even last year, it wasn’t a numbers game. Guereca: We’re encouraging local activism. We’re encouraging San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Riverside, Fresno, because there are issues in their community that L.A. can’t handle. There are 22 marches in California on the same day, speaking to issues that affect each other’s communities. Crafts: And another part is that Women’s March is still, a year later, not a truly formalized organization across the PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT January 18, 2018
country. We’re all independent. The marches in the different cities have grown because we are about what is happening in our own geographies under these guiding principles about what the Women’s March is about. We are fundraising, activating and engaging with our own communities. You’re not worried the emphasis on voting is going to convince people you’re aligning yourself with the Democratic Party? Guereca: I think people are going to think whatever they want to think, and I also think that women’s rights and human rights shouldn’t be partisan. Crafts: We don’t endorse candidates, so we’re going to put that out there, because that’s not what we’re about. There are a lot of people on all sides that support many of the things that our unity principles stand for. … Now does that lean a certain way currently? Yes, but that’s not ultimately what we want to be about. Because I also think that means the messaging gets lost.
You said last year that the march is not specifically anti-Trump, but that’s why many participants say they march. Katz: We’ve always said we’re about human rights. We’re about female rights, we’re about religious rights, we’re about rights for education and LGBTQ rights. … This is really showing everybody the power that you have. Don’t be a victim. Everybody has the right to vote and everyone should vote. Guereca: This isn’t anti-Trump; this is pro-voting. This is to activate people. If this administration were for everything we all stood for, we would have no issues. Let’s say the power balance in Washington shifts dramatically. What’s the future of the women’s march? Katz: Until everything has been solved and every single person in this country doesn’t feel marginalized, until everybody feels they’re on equal standing — we are waiting for that day — and we’ll
shut our doors and be done. Crafts: I think that there’s always going to be a need for an entity like Women’s March because if we’ve learned anything in the last couple years, it’s that we’re not as far along as some people thought we were. We need to do a better job of talking to each other and making sure that people understand all of the communities that are marginalized and what they’re experience is, because I don’t think our country was doing a really good job of that. Guereca: It’s about the continuation of the work. It is about educating. … It isn’t necessarily about just marching every year. It’s about engaging that voter, and engaging that voter throughout his lifetime. Women’s March Los Angeles begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 20) at Pershing Square, 532 Olive St., Los Angeles. Visit womensmarchla.org for a route map and event FAQs.
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‘1984’ as 1984 Scott Listfield paints a retro-futuristic Los Angeles under Big Brother’s eerily watchful eye By Christina Campodonico As a child, artist Scott Listfield dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Now he paints them. Since 2001 (and yes, there is a connection to the Stanley Kubrick film about that fateful year), Listfield has placed his signature space-suited figure in a range of settings — from remote deserts where McDonald’s signs go to die to post-apocalyptic-looking urban landscapes. Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” deeply influenced Listfield in the early years of his career as he returned from living abroad and was looking to find his professional footing post-Dartmouth. “I had grown up watching ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Jetsons’ and Transformers
cartoons, and all manner of TV shows and movies which had all told me that the 21st century was the future,” Listfield told the online art publication ArtMaze Mag.
realized that the fictional year 2001 in the movie was dramatically different from the actual 2001 I was living in. It occurred to me then that an astronaut was the charac-
“People clinging to the side of steep mountains … driving DeLoreans down a hill to eat cheeseburgers. I couldn’t come up with something more surreal.” — Scott Listfield, as told to ArtMaze “Instead, as a recent college graduate, I was taking the bus to work, washing my clothes at the laundromat and cooking single-serve pizzas on a hot plate. I
ter I had been looking for to put into my paintings.” In Listfield’s latest series, featured at Thinkspace Gallery under the Orwellian
title “1984,” his lone space explorer roams the streets of a retro-futuristic Los Angeles — a parallel universe, of sorts, that places signs of a sinister, autocratic dystopia amid cultural touchstones of the actual year. In the painting “Careless Whisper,” the all-seeing eye of Big Brother towers over downtown Los Angeles as seen from just outside Griffith Park Observatory, where a surveillance camera tops billboards for George Michael and Polaroid. In “Jump,” a DeLorean drives past the defunct Tower Records building on Sunset Boulevard under a Van Halen billboard and the same watchful eye. (Continued on page 14)
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The astronaut sees the Hollywood Sign replaced by the words “Big Brother” behind a Madonna billboard as helicopters patrol a hazy orange sky. Fictional Artificial Intelligence character and glitchy New Coke spokesman Max Headroom makes an appearance underneath
barbed wire on a freeway sound wall, and palm trees above what might be Venice Beach share the spotlight with Huey Lewis, surveillance cameras and that eye again. From urban sprawl to desert freeways, the astronaut — and by extension the viewer — watches and is being watched in
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4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey (424) 443-5119, brennansla.com Marina del Rey’s most visible roadside pub re-opened Dec. 19 after nine months of renovations. It has a new look, a new menu and a new beer list — but what’s important is that Brennan’s is pretty much still Brennan’s. The interior (remodeled by Ricki Kline Design + Build, who also did Seven Grand and The Varnish in downtown L.A.) looks cleaner and brighter now, with white beams, expanded seating, new beer taps, marble bar tops and a fireplace that had been hiding behind drywall for decades. The stage is gone, but for entertainment you can shoot pool, play cornhole or grab a board game. “The best compliment I’ve received so far is ‘This feels like Brennan’s,’” says general manager Gerry McCarney, a down-to-earth industry veteran who made a jovial host for the big crowd of oldtimers and newcomers alike on Brennan’s crowded re-opening night. Brennan’s biggest asset is its remodeled outdoor patio. Once a dimly-lit asphalt lot with a few dingy tables, the patio now has green turtle-striped seating, a large wood trellis, heat lamps, two full-grown olive trees for shade, and tall concrete steps that double as bleachers for the turtle races. Yes, turtle races. A tradition since the pub opened in 1972, turtles placed in the center of a large circular play area race slow and steady toward the perimeter, the first to make it declared the winner. Some are pets that people bring to the bar; others live here. For the resident green racers, life has never been better. They’ve moved out
Brennan’s now serves craft cocktails and a vegan Impossible Burger with Follow Your Heart provolone, charred poblano peppers and pickled red onion on a brioche bun of the turtle tanks and into a veritable sanctuary with even more space for swimming and now big windows for sunning themselves, which makes for more colorful shells.
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“The best compliment I’ve received so far is ‘This feels like Brennan’s.’” — Brennan’s Pub GM Gerry McCarney “Their shells were dark,” says McCarney of how the new owners found the turtles, “but they’re getting brighter now.” Instead of each Thursday, the turtles compete every third Thursday of the month “because it’s better for their health,” explains McCarney. Betting is not allowed, but you can wager in exchange for tickets in a post-race raffle, with proceeds benefiting a different charity each time. On reopening night, the money went to the California
is controlled by Golden Road Brewery co-founder Tony Yanow, a vegan who supports environmental causes. ABC has been snatching up and rehabbing bars throughout Los Angeles to reboot them with vegan food options and, most of all, craft beers. Brennan’s new tap list consists of 16 rotating craft beers, including El Segundo Brewing Co.’s Citra Pale Ale, Modern Times’ City of the Sun IPA and The Bruery’s popular Autumn Maple.
In homage to Brennan’s Irish pub heritage, you’ll find perched above the beer taps a wide selection of Irish whiskeys, including The Knot, Red Breast Pot and Hooligans. For a tasty twist on the whiskey sour, I recommend trying “On the Lash,” which contains Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, St. Germain and cucumber. Culinary Director Trevor Faris spruced up the bar menu with beachier fare including a shrimp cocktail, shrimp roll, smoked oysters and steamed clams in a white wine and fennel broth. Pizza options include the yummy thin-crust White Mushroom, topped with fresh cream, roasted mushrooms, fontina, pecorino and thyme. Pizzas can be ordered either vegan or non-vegan. But vegan, mind you, goes down a little smoother when a bunch of cute turtles are waddling around. Turtle races return at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18.
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Art with a Voice Women use creative talents to speak for others at The Braid By Christina Campodonico For women, silence was no longer an option in 2017. We roared and chanted at Women’s Marches across the globe last year, emboldened by the lyrics of singer-songwriter MILCK’s “Quiet” — “I can’t keep quiet, no oh oh oh oh oh oh” — to make our voices heard. The song became the unofficial anthem of the Women’s March and arguably the soundtrack for the year. Later, multitudes of women shouted “#MeToo, #MeToo, #MeToo” into cyberspace in the wake of a Hollywood kingpin’s fall. And more recently, at the Golden Globes, female celebrities declared #TimesUp on sexual harassment, abuse and inequality in any workplace. It’s in this vocal spirit that “Speak Out,” a new exhibit on view before the premiere of Jewish Women’s Theatre’s salon show “The Accidental Activist,” opens at The Braid this Saturday. Curated by Georgia Freedman-Harvey, the exhibit brings together the work of artists who attempt to give voice to the voiceless through their creative practices. Designer Jenny Rubin offers an avenue for maximum self-expression through her
explore the “awkward, intense, saturated, dystopic, dyspeptic and prismatic” ways — to quote L.A. art critic Shana Nys Drambrot — that humans explore their contemporary world. “Each of our artists recognized that we need to act to right a wrong, help the helpless, and find value and hope through words, actions and the lines they draw on paper and silk,” said Freedman-Harvey in a statement. “The artwork in ‘Speak Out’ expresses the unspoken feelings that many of us experience in our splintered world, and acknowledges our need to do something to speak up for those who have become isolated, invisible or sidelined.” Like MILCK said, these women “can’t keep quiet” anymore. Alexandra Wiesenfeld’s “Crowd Control” explores the various ways people move through a troubled world direct-to-consumer clothing line Jeri Malone and contributes textiles — including a print invoking peace — to the show. Multimedia artist Corrie Siegel chronicles the lives of distant relatives impacted by Nazi occupation and Russian Cossack oppression in her artwork, which uses the visual language of topographic
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Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478. CalBRE# 01365696
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The ArgonAuT PRess Releases luxury hoMe in Kentwood
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“Perched on one of North Kentwood’s premier streets, this home showcases spectacular views and gracious coastal living,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Upon entry, guests are welcomed by a foyer with sweeping two-story ceilings. The updated kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances and marble countertops. Outside, the large backyard boasts a covered patio and lush landscaping. With hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, this is a must see for the luxury home buyer.”
“Extraordinary city and mountain views are offered by this incredible two-bed, two-bath home, ideally located in the Center Tower of the Marina City Club,” says agent Charles Lederman. “The open, updated kitchen offers granite counters, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, and custom cabinetry. A generous living space leads to an oversized patio, overlooking the dazzling panoramic cityscape. Features include wood floors and ample closets. This is a priceless lifestyle with incredible amenities.”
Offered at $2,089,000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020
Offered at $675,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980
douglas elliMan expands to the golden state
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“A spectacular newer construction, this two-bed, two-bath is in the heart of the Marina del Rey Loft District,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The open, spacious floor plan is lit by many windows and high ceilings. This unit has been beautifully upgraded throughout with the finest of finishes including hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The unit also features an inside laundry and side by side parking. Building amenities feature a gym, spa room, and a BBQ area. Only minutes to the beach.”
“Douglas Elliman has recently acquired California-based Teles Properties. Our search for an exceptional company led us straight to Teles Properties,” said Howard M. Lorber, chairman of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. Since 2007, Teles Properties has been a prominent force in serving sellers and buyers of California and Colorado homes. “We are proud to welcome Teles Properties and its fine team of real estate professionals to Douglas Elliman,” says Elliman executive Stephen H. Kotler.
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Bob Waldron Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 310-780-0864
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“Enjoy this spacious two-bed, two-bath, turnkey condo, just blocks from the ocean,” says agent Amy Frelinger. “The grand double door entry invites you to an open living and dining room. The expansive balcony offers peekaboo views of the pool. Another double door entry leads to the master suite, with two full walls of closets. Amenities include an in-unit washer and dryer, two-car parking, and a pet-friendly policy. Come and enjoy the perfect beach lifestyle of beautiful Marina del Rey.”
“Bob Waldron was honored again as one of the topproducing agents in his Coldwell Banker office for 2017. Bob has been an honored top producer every year since 1982. His extensive experience, keen negotiating skills, and unwavering commitment to professional service have been the mainstays of his impressive real estate career. Bob is looking forward to an exciting 2018 for the real estate market in the Silicon Beach communities.”
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Open House Directory listings are published inside The Argonaut’s At Home section and on The Argonaut’s Web site each Thursday. Open House directory forms may be faxed, mailed or dropped off. To be published, Open House directory form must be completely and correctly filled out and received no later than 12 Noon Tuesday for Thursday publication. Changes or corrections must also be received by 12 Noon Tuesday. Regretfully, due to the volume of Open House Directory forms received each week, The Argonaut cannot publish or respond to Open House directory forms incorrectly or incompletely filled out. The Argonaut reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or cancel any advertisng at any time. Only publication of an Open House Directory listing consitutes final acceptance of an advertiser’s order.
The ArgonAuT reAl estAte Q&A Q: I noticed that real estate agents refer to themselves in different ways- agent, broker, Realtor®, salesperson. Are these all the same thing? A: This is a very common source of confusion, and one that California’s Bureau of Real Estate continues to attempt to clarify for the consumer. The actual designations are generally as follows: • real estate Broker: A real estate broker is one licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate (“BRE”) to engage in carrying out certain defined real estate transactions, as an agent of the principal (that’s you, the home buyer or seller). One must be licensed in order to act in this representative capacity, and to engage on another’s behalf in the buying and selling of real estate. There are a few exceptions to this, such as for licensed attorneys. Obtaining this license requires satisfaction of education, experience, and exams administered by BRE. Only a licensed broker may directly receive compensation for brokering a real estate transaction, although they may, in turn, pay all or a portion of the commission to a licensed salesperson. • real estate salesperson: A “sales-person”, sometimes referred to as an “agent”, is one who is licensed by BRE to participate in the same activities referenced above, assisting
others in the purchasing and selling of real estate, but only under the direct supervision of a licensed broker. The salesperson acts as an agent of their licensed broker, who technically then acts as the representative for the consumer. A salesperson license, although requiring the supervision of a licensed broker, requires less experience and is therefore easier to obtain. The salesperson may only receive compensation through their licensed broker. However, both the salesperson and their responsible broker have a fiduciary duty to the client, and both are responsible to the consumer. • Broker- associate: This is a relatively new term, used to describe a licensed broker who works with or through another licensed broker or brokerage. Duties and obligations owed by a broker to a consumer are not alleviated by their association with a separately licensed brokerage are not shifted when it comes to regulation by BRE, although liability, insurance, and other aspects may be allocated by contract between the parties. While BRE used to take the position that those contracts had no bearing on the licensing or regulation of
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individual brokers, as of January 1, 2018, BRE is requiring disclosure of these relationships, which will be reflected on the BRE website for license status, searchable by consumers. • realtor®: This is one of the least understood designations in real estate. A Realtor® belongs to one or more Associations of Realtors®. While participation in this Association includes requirements to abide by an additional Code of Ethics, it has no bearing on the state issued license. Realtor® Associations generally provide excellent resources for their members, including education, forms, and training, providing certifications or designations to members who have completed their requirements to obtain them. Now that you know the basics regarding each type of real estate professional, you are better able to evaluate them before entering into the relationship. All licensees are required by BRE to include their license number on all materials considered “first point of contact” with the consumer. You will start seeing them more often on open house signs, as well. Unless it is a generic office sign, with no mention of
a particular agent, a licensee named on an Open House sign must now include their BRE License Number. This makes it easier for you to confirm that they are licensed, determine who the licensed broker is, and find out if they have had disciplinary issues. Always, as with any profession, check to make sure that those who you consider hiring are licensed. For California real estate professionals, simply check their license on BRE website: http://www2.dre.ca.gov/ PublicASP/pplinfo.asp This week’s quesTion was answered by
Lisa PhiLLiPs, esq real estate Collective Lisa Phillips is an active Realtor in the Los Angeles area, with more than twenty years as a practicing real estate broker and attorney. Lisa is also a member of the National Association of Realtors “Green Resource Council”, and achieved its “GREEN” Designation. www.LisaPhillipsRealEstate.com.
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90045 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/2017. 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 ($1000) Daniellle Friedman Owner This statement was filed with the county on Dec. 20, 2017 Argonaut published: Dec. 28, 2017 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 2018 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 347477 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Mentoring Adolescents & Professional Success 2) Mentoring Adults for Personal & Professional Success 3) Community School for Human Arts 700 Wilshire Blvd suite 101 Los Angeles, CA. 90017 Leili Eghbal 4265 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. 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. 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)). LEILI EGHBAL Owner This statement was filed with the county on Dec. 11, 2017 Argonaut published: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 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 2017 355102 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Frame Brand Consulting 6564 W 80th Place Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Danielle Friedman 6564 W 80th Place Los Angeles, CA.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 361892 The following persons is (are) doing business SB Works 1519 6th St apt 208 Santa Monica, CA. 90401 Sharon Bloom 1519 6th St Santa Monica, CA. 90401: This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/20/17. 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 SHARON BLOOM Owner Argonaut published: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2018 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 2018 003890 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Oasis Handpan 2) Handpan Oasis 3810 Lockland Drive Los Angeles, CA. 90008. Adrian C. Ensor 3810 Lockland Drive Los Angeles, CA. 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/2018. 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)). ADRIAN C. ENSOR
Title Owner This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 5 2018. Argonaut published: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2018 NOTICEIn 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 2018 005709 The following persons is (are) doing business as Marina del Rey Productions 1) marinadelreyproductions.com Redondo Beach, CA. 90278. P.O. Box 10537 Marina del Rey, CA. 90295. David W. Maury This business is conducted by a individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan. 8, 2018. 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)). DAVID W. MAURY TITLE Proprietor This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 8, 2018. Argonaut published: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2018 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. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BS171886 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Kathy Miwa Nishimura Munoz, Petitioner Kathy Miwa Nishimura Munoz to Kathy Miwa Nishimura (name) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)THE COURT
ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/6/18 time 10:30am. Dept 44 room 418 The address of the court Stanley Mosk Courthouse 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA. 90012 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Argonaut. Original filed: Jan. 5, 2018 Edward B. Moreton Jr. Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018 001326 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Illara 8011 Berger Place Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 Pots and Such LLC 8011 Berger Place Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. 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)). POTS AND SUCH LLC Owner This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 3, 2018. Argonaut published: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2018 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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November 11, 1946 — January 2, 2018 James Jay Lyons, Marriage and Family Therapist and life-long Los Angeles resident, died unexpectedly at his home on January 2nd, 2018, at the age of 71. Jim is survived by his aunt, Betty Merkel, and 7 cousins in western New York, Florida, and Texas. James Jay Lyons was born in Los Angeles on November 11, 1946 to Herschel and Dolores Lyons. He graduated from Westchester High School in 1964, from UCLA with a B.A. in English in 1968, and from UCLA with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1970. He treated clients in West Hollywood and on the Miracle Mile. He worked part time for the for L.A. City schools in their recreation and crafts program. For 40+ years he worked for the adult school section of Montebello school district. Jim and his parents were founding members of Our Savior Lutheran church in Westchester, where he remained a constant and faithful servant of the Lord. Jim liked the L.A. Angels. He loved the Beatles and listening to classic rock. He was a devoted son, a humble Christian, a faithful friend. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. Services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6705 W. 77th St., Westchester, CA 90045, Saturday, Jan. 20th, 11am. The internment will be at Inglewood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Savior Lutheran church.
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“The Past, Present and Future of Fair Housing at 50 Years,” 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Consumer Protection Division of the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office hosts a panel discussion that includes Housing Rights Center Executive Director Chancela Al-Mansour, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Director Kevin Kish and former U.S. Sen. Fred Harris. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free; registration required. (310) 458-8691; smgov.net Venice Art Crawl Mixer, 6 to 9 p.m. Discuss art, culture and entertainment over sushi and cocktails with local artists and merchants. Hama Sushi, 213 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. venicechamber.net Mar Vista Community Council Aging in Place Committee, 6 p.m. A screening of “Being Mortal,” a PBS Frontline documentary on the practice of caring for the dying, is followed by a Q&A with committee co-chair Birgitta Kastenbaum. The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Windward School, 11350 Palms Blvd., Room 1030, Mar Vista. marvista.org West Coast Swing, 6:30 p.m. Move your body and free your mind with a swing class and open dance. Intermediate swing dance classes start at 6:30 p.m., followed by beginner and intermediate/advanced classes at 7:30 p.m., and open dancing at 8:30 p.m. $15 includes the class; $10 just to dance. Westchester Elks Lodge,
8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 606-5606; philandmindiadance.com
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Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa Airport Relations Committee, 6:30 p.m. The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Loyola Village Public Library, 7114 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. ncwpdr.org
Turtle Races at Brennan’s, 9 p.m. Each third Thursday of the month, local Irish pub Brennan’s resumes its 45-year tradition of turtle-racing. Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (424) 443-5119; brennansla.com
West L.A. Hike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A community of friendly people gathers each Thursday for one of five West L.A. routes. Check website for weekly location. meetup.com/los-angeleshiking-group/events
Live Music Thursdays, 9 to midnight. Discover new bands by the beach. A different blues, reggae, rock or hip-hop artist is featured each week. This week it’s The PCH Band, a “funky rockin’ blues band.” Surfside, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (424) 256-7894; surfsidevenice.com
Voter Outreach with Code Blue, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Get a handle on mid-term madness. Learn about early voter engagement, receive outreach training, and socialize over wine and cheese while contacting and engaging voters via phone and text message to ensure they are informed and registered. Address provided with RSVP. pres@ westchesterplayademclub.org Del Rey Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee, 7 p.m. The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at Del Rey Square, 11976 Culver Blvd., Del Rey. delreync.org Del Rey Toastmasters Club, 7 to 9 p.m. This group provides a supportive and positive learning environment for members to develop effective public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings happen each Thursday in the conference room at Oakwood Marina
Thursday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. KJ Theresa Ryan hosts this Thursday night of tunes and fun at The Venice Whaler, 10 Washington Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-8737; venicewhaler.com
Burlesque troupe The Forbidden Roses join deejays and comedians for a night of “Latin Fever.”SEE SUNDAY, JAN. 21. ESMoA, 208 Main St., El Segundo. Free. (424) 277-1020; esmoa.org Mat Pilates, 11:30 a.m. Work out your core muscles and stretch away stress at Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org
Howl, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. A dance party featuring music by LoboMan and special guests. DJ Vinyl Don spins at 10 p.m. in the Townhouse bar. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge while having a brew and win prizes. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Friday, Jan. 19 ESMoA Drawing Club, 10 to 11 a.m. This informal group meets every Friday. Start with warm-up drawing exercises and then draw, taking inspiration from the featured artworks. All skill-levels welcome, but adults only.
Toasted Fridays Workshop Open House, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Improve your public speaking skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere with food and drinks at this weekly open house. Marina City Club Quasar Room, 4333 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Mark at (562) 508-0260; facebook.com/ toastedfridays
Open Temple: Shabbat Take Me Higher, 7 to 9 p.m. Finger foods served at 7 p.m., Shabbat services begin at 7:15 p.m., and Shabbat After Dark starts at 9 p.m. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. Free. RSVP to (310) 821-1414 or info@ opentemple.org SongWriter Soiree, 7 to 11:30 p.m. (Sign up at 6:30 p.m.) Show up and prove your talent, then stay to support your fellow singers and musicians during the open mic each Friday at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to participate. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com “What Can I Do? A Poet’s Debate,” 8 p.m. Indivisible CA-43 founder Vlad Popescu and KPFK’s Jerry Quickley lead an evening of contemplative and powerful readings by Vagabond Poets and others. vagabondbooks.net
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Standing Strong:“The Accidental Activist” @ The Braid Jewish Women’s Theatre kicks off the 10th anniversary of its salon series with a new original show about women championing incredible causes. Elaine starts a nonprofit to help kids with autism after learning her adopted son is autistic. Libby, 94, leads a revolt against a greedy landlord. And a 9/11 survivor attempts to ignite passion for social justice within her young daughter. Half of the proceeds from each show benefit a nonprofit matched with each performance. Opens at 8 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 19) at The Braid, followed by 7:30 p.m. performances in private homes on the Westside on Jan. 22 and 23, then a return to The Braid for last shows at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 30. The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Ste. 102, Santa Monica. $40+. (310) 315-1400; jewishwomenstheatre.org
2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Ages 13+. $20 to $23. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org
Annie Get Your Gun:“Annie Oakley and the Princess Café” @ Santa Monica Playhouse The legendary sharpshooter of the American West comes to the aid of a single mom and her daughters as they struggle to keep their family café (called Annie’s Place) out of the hands of the greedy Mable Q. Moneypots, who wants to ‘modernize’ it into the Princess Café. Now playing at 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 28 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $12.50 to $15. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com
Millennial Mashup:“Rosewood” @ Odyssey Theatre Micaela Taylor + The TL Collective bring a youthful fusion of contemporary dance and theatrical hip-hop to the first week of Dance at the Odyssey. Two performances only: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 20
Meeting of the Minds:“Freud’s Last Session” @ Odyssey Theatre As far as anyone knows, Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis never met in real life, but in this play — based on a Harvard professor’s actual philosophy course — they discuss life, love, sex and God as World War
Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis match wits in “Freud’s Last Session” famous for bringing Carol Burnett out of retirement and focuses on the life of fictional fading stars Charlotte and George Hay, who attempt to impress Frank Capra when he comes to town. But everything goes awry when their daughter and her oblivious fiancé arrive. Opens Saturday (Jan. 19) and continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 11 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre,
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and 21) at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $25. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com
II rages on. Prepare for intellectual somersaults, intense verbal sparring and deep debates. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through March 4 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. Weeknight shows happen at 8 p.m. on Jan. 24, Feb. 8, Feb. 21 and March 1. $10 to $34. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com Angst & Fury:“True West” @ Pacific Resident Theatre PRT presents great American playwright Sam Shepard’s play about brothers Lee and Austin. One is a straight-laced screenwriter, the other an unpredictable drifter. All hell breaks loose when they both find themselves under their mother’s roof at the same time … and Mom’s away. Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 28 at Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. $15 suggested donation. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.
W e s t s i d e Friday Dinner Cruise, 8 p.m. With unforgettable views, deejay entertainment, dancing under the stars and a four-course dinner, this two-and-a-half hour cruise makes for a quick romantic getaway. Boarding begins at 7:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $87.95; reservations required. (310) 301-9900; hornblower.com Fireside Concert Series: LA Flute Orchestra, 8 to 10 p.m. This unique repertoire includes jazz, folk and classical selections, including new music for flute ensemble. Nashville flutist Michael Morton and Hollywood flutist Sheridon Stokes join the performance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. milesplayhouse.org Old Town Music Hall All Star Comedy Festival, 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Come hear the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ, join in the audience sing-a-long and laugh to the classic comedic geniuses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. $10. (310) 322-2592; oldtownmusichall.org DJ Anthony Valadez and DJ Jedi Dance Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Deejays are on the decks spinning new and old soul, funk, blues, rock, hip-hop, beats, breaks and anything else that gets the dance floor going. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Saturday, Jan. 20
Electric Airplane Morning with George Bye, 9:30 to 11 a.m. The CEO of Bye Aerospace discusses the benefits of electric flight and the future of flight training. Museum of Flying, 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 398-2500; museumofflying.org Andrew and Polly Mini-Concert, 10:30 a.m. Writing and performing friendly and engaging music for children, Andrew and Polly use their vocal harmony and a cornucopia of acoustic instruments to delight kids and parents alike. Children’s Book World, 10580½ Pico Blvd., West L.A. Free. All ages. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com
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KJazz Champagne and Brunch Cruise, noon to 2 p.m. Jazz lovers can enjoy this two-hour harbor cruise with live music, free-flowing champagne
Symphomaniax Concert, 2 p.m. Known for incorporating class and humor into their performances, musical quartet Symphomaniax performs a range from Baroque, Classical and
Romantic music to pop and contemporary hits. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. (310) 524-2728 Awake Concert Series: “Indivisible,” 8 p.m. The concert features two major piano music works. Opening the concert, Inna Faliks plays an hour-long “The People United will Never be Defeated” by Frederic Rzewski. Next, “Gay Guerilla” is played on four
pianos by Billy Childs, Scott Dunn, Louise Thomas and Daniel Schlosberg as a powerful tribute to the modern fight for gay rights. First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 Second St., Santa Monica. $20 to $45. jacarandamusic.org Fireside Concert Series: Voices Only: An A Cappella Night, 8 to (Continued on page 28)
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A Story that Speaks Without Words Bess Wohl’s nearly nonverbal “Small Mouth Sounds” filters through the noise of life Photo by T. Charles Erickson
By Christina Campodonico “There’s this sort of old school conventional wisdom, where actors get the script and they immediately cross out all the stage directions,” playwright Bess Wohl tells me over the phone. “That’s like the first thing they do, because they are going to make it their own. Of course with this play if you crossed out all the stage directions, you would have no play potentially.” The play that Wohl is speaking of is “Small Mouth Sounds,” a story with almost no speaking parts that’s now playing at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Wohl, also the author of the comedy “American Hero” and the book for the musical “Pretty Filthy,” wrote “Small Mouth Sounds”— which made some noise off-Broadway in 2015 for its sparse use of dialogue — after attending a silent retreat in Upstate New York with a friend several years ago. “I didn’t really know what I was in for,” recalls Wohl. “I was thinking of it more as a girls’ bonding trip than a spiritual trip. I had no idea actually that we were going to be in silence.” But the unexpected experience quickly turned into creative fodder for a play with almost no words. “I would say by the first night, it had occurred to me that the environment of the silent retreat could be a really interesting place to set a play,” says Wohl. “Everyone had come to this retreat with a very intense need to find some kind of answer. I think because it was my friend’s idea and I was sort of a hanger-on, it allowed me to have a certain kind of objectivity … which gave me a little more space to consider the dramatic possibilities of the environment.” In Wohl’s play, six troubled souls retreat
The cast of “Small Mouth Sounds” speaks volumes through expression and movement
to a remote spiritual spa in search of solace, but the strict code of silence imposed upon them creates, shall we say, several roadblocks to effective communication. Prevented from speaking, missed signals and miscommunications ensue
“Even in the silence, there’s something always happening, always percolating.” — Playwright Bess Wohl between the characters, leading to surprising connections and outcomes. Like her characters, Wohl had to figure out how to convey emotions, motivations and turning points with little to no words. “As a playwright you can get so in love with words that you sort of forget about all the other tools in your toolbox,” says Wohl. “So it was really interesting and challenging to limit myself. … And it meant that I had to think very carefully
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facial expressions, gestures, non-verbal cues and noises tell the story. So even though the cast hardly speaks in “Small Mouth Sounds,” there’s still plenty of action onstage. “Even in the silence, there’s something always happening, always percolating,” says Wohl. “Silence is not the same as nothingness.” For instance, there’s the awkward maneuverings of a carefully choreo-
“Small Mouth Sounds” continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 18 to 21) at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Tickets are $45 to $85. Call (310) 434-3200 or visit thebroadstage.org.
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about not what the character said, but what they did.” So Wohl wrote copious stage directions and lengthy character descriptions in the script and filled it with action-driven scenarios for the actors. Body language,
graphed ‘shoe ballet’— as Wohl calls the cast’s entrance at the top of the show— and the snorty laughter of the retreat’s yogic guru, a disembodied voice that speaks to the campers through a microphone. “I was really interested in this idea that the microphone would be sort of too close to his mouth and we would be hearing these sort of very strangely intimate little mouth sounds, as we were learning these large and profound truths about life,” says Wohl, discussing how oral sounds and throaty noises became an effective tool of communication for the actors during the play’s early workshops. “Everybody started to make these small mouth sounds and I realized they didn’t just belong to the teacher. They belonged to the entire company and told a whole story of laughter and pain and joy,” says Wohl. “One actor who we worked with in the very first workshop just couldn’t stop laughing the entire time. But actually that ended up inspiring one character’s set of giggles in another scene in the play. Every statement became sort of fodder for the journey for these characters.” In the end, Wohl hopes her quiet play will inspire reactions, both internal and audible, from the audience. “I hope they make their own small and large sounds,” says Wohl. “Hopefully by the end of play it feels like one community of people who’ve gone through an experience together and found some moments of enlightenment.”
bringing his solo bass music to the Santa Monica Farmers Market, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. smgov.net Single Seniors Book Club and Potluck, 10:30 a.m. Seniors can make new friends while enjoying good food and discussing good books. Address supplied upon request. Free. alanzip@ gmail.com Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz funk concert by “The Funky Sax Man” Chazzy Green. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Music and Comedy at UnUrban, 1 to 7 p.m. Performances by Almost Vaudeville (1 to 4 p.m.) and Mews Small and Company (4 to 6 p.m.)
precede the Screenwriting Tribe workshop Meetup group at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com “Latin Fever!” 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Experience a night of salsa and burlesque featuring the Forbidden Roses Burlesque Troupe. DJ Tito El Guayaco and MC Roman Vasquez fill up the night with salsa, bachata and merengue. DJ Vinyl Don spins upstairs. The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. This long-running cabaret show continues to shake up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com
Monday, Jan. 22 Seated Breath Meditation: Naam Yoga, 10:15 a.m. This class aims to calm and clear the mind through controlled breathing, mudras (hand-seals) and simple seated movements that promote balance and rhythm in our emotions, thoughts and physical bodies. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Nina’s Tango Practica, 6 to 9 p.m. Each Monday night learn the art of tango and enjoy a tapas tasting menu. Grand Casino Bakery & Café, 3826 Main St., Culver City. $12.95. (310) 945-6099; grandcasinobakery.com (Continued on page 30)
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that when someone tells you “It’s over!” the thing you say isn’t “Okey-dokey! See you tomorrow for lunch!” As painful as it is to stare into a boyfriend-shaped void in your life, continued contact is the land of false hopes — fooling you into thinking that nothing’s really changed (save for your relationship status on Facebook). In fact, research by social psychologist David Sbarra finds that contact offline after a breakup amps up feelings of both love and sadness, stalling the healing process. Staying in touch online, or just snooping on your ex’s social media doings, appears to be even worse. For example, social psychologist
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The good news: You two are still like animals in bed. The bad news: They’re the sort on the road that have been flattened by speeding cars. This is something to try to change, because sex seems to be a kind of gym for a healthy relationship. Clinical psychologist Anik Debrot and her colleagues note that beyond how sex “promotes a stronger and more positive connection” between partners, there’s “strong support” in the research literature for a link between “an active and satisfying sexual life and individual well-being.” Of course, it’s possible that individuals who are happy
get it on more often than those who hate their lives and each other. Also, rather obviously, having an orgasm tends to be more day-brightening than, say, having a flat tire. However, when Debrot and her colleagues surveyed couples to narrow down what makes these people having regular sex happier, their results suggested it wasn’t “merely due to pleasure experienced during sex itself.” It seems it was the affection and loving touch (cuddlywuddlies) in bed that led couples to report increased “positive emotions and well-being” — and not just right afterward, but for hours afterward and even into the next day. The researchers found a longer-lasting effect, too: In a survey of 106 couples (all parents with at least one child younger than 8), the more these partners had sex over a 10-day period the greater their relationship satisfaction six months down the road. (The researchers did report a caveat: For the bump in relationship satisfaction, the
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Laughtears Salon, 6 to 9 p.m. Politics, art, culture, discussion. Café Pier, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Culver City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity for the public to address the council on issues both on and off the agenda. City Hall of Culver City, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Free. culvercity.org Salsa Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. World champion dance instructor Cristian Oviedo leads a beginner salsa class from 8 to 9 p.m. and a beginner bachata lesson from 9 to 10 p.m. followed by live music and social dancing until 2 a.m. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $12. 21+. (310) 451-2221; facebook.com/westendsalsa
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Beach=Culture with Luis Alfaro, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Playwright Luis Alfaro discusses his 20 years of art making, community building and national and international theatre work, answering questions and revealing backstage details on plays and projects. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica. Free; reservations required. annenbergbeachhouse.com Reading Between the Lines of a Publishing Agreement, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Attorney Paul S. Levine teaches the principles of copyright law, the roles of agents and lawyers, the process of obtaining them and the means of compensating them and typical
publishing agreement clauses. Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. $20. showclix.com Writers Blok with “Seinfeld” writer Peter Mehlman, 7 to 10 p.m. Writers Blok provides everything needed for a productive writing evening: space, WiFi, outlets and the implicit peer pressure of fellow writers. Open writing with tea and coffee from 5 to 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., “Seinfeld” writer Peter Mehlman discusses his experience working on the show. Writers Blok, 1001 18th St., Santa Monica. $10. writersblok.org Surfside Trivia Night, 9 to 11 p.m. Win prizes and impress your friends with your trivia skills. Happy hour drink prices all night. Surfside Venice, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. (424) 256-7894; surfsidevenice.com
Wednesday, Jan. 24 Los Angeles County Beach Commission, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A 20-member body appointed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors that reviews Beaches and Harbors’ policies, contract and capital projects, the committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Maria Wong (310) 821-5245; beaches. lacounty.gov Open Temple: Tea and Torah, 1 to 2 p.m. Enjoy tea with Rabbi Lori and special guests. Open Temple House, 1422 Electric Ave., Venice. opentemple.org Tenant Rights and Eviction Clinic, 6 to 8 p.m. Are you worried about eviction or involuntary displacement?
Borrow a seed, grow a garden choosing the best varieties to save seeds, and not getting them cross-pollinated.” Launched in December 2010, the Seed Library of Los Angeles is based at the Learning Garden at Venice High School. Its stated mission is to “facilitate the growth of open-pollinated seeds among residents of the Los Angeles Basin,” toward which end it is actively building a seed collection and opening branches across the county.
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“Communication: It’s Art & Soul,” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Social media has changed the way people relate and communicate. In Jewish philosophy, communication is more than just a tool. Contrast Jewish thought with scientific discovery to unearth the essence of communication and how to utilize it for the better. Chabad of Marina del Rey, 2929 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. $85. myjli.com Westside Reggae, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every last Thursday of the month enjoy the best of dancehall, lovers’ rock, reggaeton and rocksteady. Melody Bar + Grill, 9132 Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. $5 to $8. melodylax.com
“The Funky Sax Man” Chazzy Green gives a free outdoor concert at Fisherman’s Village. SEE SUNDAY, JAN. 21. Receive legal assistance by Eviction Defense Network and L.A. Tenants Union. Bilingual legal services provided as well. Venice Family Clinic, 604 Rose Ave., Venice. Free. (310) 664-7591; facebook.com/venicefamilyclinic Venice Connect Mixer, 6 to 8 p.m. Partake in delicious drinks and appetizers while enjoying networking, mingling, poetry, literature and art. Expand your cultural knowledge while meeting new friends and building business connections. Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. $10 to $20. venicechamber.net Unkle Monkey Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Local favorites perform acoustic music and comedy each Wednesday in the Tiki Bar with special guest appearances including an Elvis impersonator. The Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com
Sowing Community Discover the Seed Library of Los Angeles at the Venice High School Learning Garden The phrase “seed library” sometimes gets confused with “seed bank,” but while both promote the saving of seeds, their individual missions differ substantially. Seed banks file away seeds like jewels in a safe deposit box; seed libraries offer members educational opportunities and a system of checking out seeds like books. “The Seed Library of Los Angeles is an ongoing, interactive entity,” explains Krystal Rains, who became a member in 2013 and will give a talk, “Sowing and Saving Seeds for Natives,” during a group meeting on Saturday. “When you check out seeds like a book, instead of a two-week period you have a two-year period to bring seeds back. The goal is to check seeds out, get them planted, teach people about things like saving seeds and
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New branches recently opened in Altadena and Woodland Hills, and another is scheduled to open in Watts this year. Rains’ upcoming talk veers into discussion of bee colony collapse and native pollinators. Food production and food security are some of the other issues addressed at various branch events. “It’s a free lesson in gardening and horticulture and botany,” Rains says, “and on a small scale, it’s community building.” — Bliss Bowen Krystal Rains discusses “Sowing and Saving Seeds for Natives” at 2 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 20) in the Learning Garden at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. Membership not required for attendance. Visit slola.org for more information.
Grand View Market Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Each Wednesday night, anyone can sign up to do a four-minute comedy set or perform two songs. Grand View Market, 12210 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-7800 Venice Underground Comedy and Bootleg Bombshells Burlesque, 9 and 11 p.m. Start the night with some of L.A.’s best comics, and finish it with a burlesque show featuring Bootleg Bombshells. The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Thursday, Jan. 25 Clutter Management for Older Adults, 2 to 3 p.m. Professional organizer Laura Ellis shares lots of great ideas on how to help get clutter under control. Lloyd Taber Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 821-3415; colapublib.org Death Café, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Death is not an easy subject to talk about, yet everyone is touched by it. This is an opportunity to talk about feelings, fears and anything else on the topic without judgment or expectations. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org LAX Coastal Chamber Networking @ Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Join the chamber for food, networking and open house activities. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. members free; non-members $10. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Silicon Beach L.A. Tech Mixer, 6 to 9 p.m. Join the largest and fastest growing startup scene in Southern California and mingle with successful people in the tech and startup world. Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. $1 to $60. siliconbeachYP.com Venice Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee, 6:30 p.m. The committee meets on the first and last Thursdays of each month at Oakwood Recreation Center, 787 California Ave., Venice. venicenc.org
Galleries & Museums “All Hands on Deck,” opening reception 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan 21. Thirteen Los Angeles-based artists address issues related to body, identity and forms of representation. Through April 22 at the Otis College of Art and Design’s Ben Maltz Gallery, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester. otis.edu/ ben-maltz-gallery “Four Million Angels,” opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan 25. This exhibit examines the diverse cross section of people who inhabit the streets of Santa Monica and Greater Los Angeles, reflecting a passionate interest in people and speaking to universal experiences. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica. Free. annenbergbeachhouse.com “Saint John’s Health Center: 75 Years of Healing, Discovery and Service to the Community,” ends Jan. 27. In recognition of Providence Saint John’s 75th anniversary, this exhibit details the health center’s founding and development with unique artifacts and photographs from the center’s archives. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org “Hope,” ends Jan. 28. This exhibit highlights how Cuba is a country full of contradictions and became one of the most interesting places for the creation of contemporary and new media art. This is part of a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles. ESMoA, 208 Main St., El Segundo. (424) 277-1020; esmoa.org “Moldando Pedra Dura” and “Tools of the Trade,” through March 3. Brazilian painter and muralist Rodrigo Branco presents eclectic and colorful paintings exploring the story of his life, and Carmen Spera showcases hyper-realistic glass sculptures based on the tools she uses every day, playing with the idea of magic and illusion by taking these items out of context. Lois Lambert Gallery, Bergamot Station E3, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 829-6990; loislambertgallery.com Send event information at least 10 days in advance to calendar @argonautnews.com.
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