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Contents
VOL 46, NO 6 Local News & Culture
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cover Story
Affordable Housing in Venice
For the Love of Chocolate
Readers cheer and jeer Bonin’s plan to redevelop bus yard .............................. 9
Journey from bean to bar with ChocoVivo .................................... 14
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This Week
Del Rey Gets a New Park
Venice band Tropical Nasty won’t let living in a Chevy stop the music .............. 19
Walking Trails, Anyone? Marina residents speak up about recreational needs ................................ 10
Centanni Trattoria is a traditional hangout with contemporary flair . . 21
Photo by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.
Family of unarmed man shot twice in the back sues LAPD ........ 12
Photo by Richard Voss
A Delightful Discovery
Skaters and Surfers remember Brian Zarate ..................................... 11
INTERVIEW Venice painter Harold Cleworth on his lifelong love affair with cars
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Arts Locked Up, Not Out
Food & Drink
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Stir Controversy . ............................. 11
What history can teach us about romance .................................... 35
The Art of the Automobile
A Van and a Dream
Ballona Creek Bike Path gateway gets a facelift ....................................... 10
Lawsuit Follows Police Killing
Westside Happenings
A true story of wrongful arrest takes the stage in Culver City ........................................ 37
West Coast Sound Venice expat Chris Laterzo returns to making California-infused rock ........................... 38
It’s Party Time The Venice Brazilian Carnaval Bloco returns to the beach .............................. 41
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Build a Venice Homeless Dignity Camp The Venice Metro bus yard should be turned into the Venice Homeless Dignity Camp. Complete with 20 private showers, dozens of washers and dryers, a full kitchen and dining room, rehab classes and triple bunk beds — like we provide for them at $64,000 per person, per year, at L.A. County Jail. Who are you kidding with your low-income housing that would house maybe 75 lucky housing lottery winners at a taxpayer cost of hundreds of millions dollars? We have more than 44,000 homeless human beings in Los Angeles. Let’s show some compassionate leadership, because the problem is only going to get worse, as it has for decades now. We could have the cleanest, most dignified homeless in America at a relatively small cost, and reduced crime would occur because there would be less resentment. The Venice Homeless Dignity Camp would show the country that we will no longer tolerate this shameful spiritual neglect of the homeless dying in our face on our public streets. We should be leading the way in homeless dignity because, after all, this techie invasion of Venice has made us one of the richest communities in America. No more talk. Show the love. Edward LaGrossa Venice ‘A Big, Positive Step’ I applaud Mike’s visionary plan. Finally, a big, positive step toward maintaining, even increasing Venice’s diverse population — what’s left of it. Go MB! Sylvia Aroth Venice Squandering a Valuable Resource Mike Bonin’s proposed low-income housing development at the Metro bus yard in Venice lacks vision and would be an immense waste of resources on so many levels. Venice is screaming with potential to capitalize on its world-famous brand and superb beachfront location. Why would
anyone in their right mind want to build low-income housing on such a rare, unique, valuable and irreplaceable location? I’m a huge proponent for low-income housing, but it needs to be done intelligently. The bus yard is an asset that has the potential to generate a significant amount of money that could be better used to build low-income housing in a more appropriate location (i.e. not on prime beachfront land). Far more people could be housed by taking this approach, which would help the city achieve its goal of providing housing to the people that need it. Venice has long suffered the moniker “Slum by the Sea,” and while much improvement has been made, I feel Bonin’s proposal is a step backwards. I’ve lost count of the number of tourists I’ve spoken to who have expressed great disappointment in Venice Beach — people who were willing to stimulate the local economy but instead left as quickly as they could. So what to do with the yard? Let’s look at something that is going to create value, lift and enhance Venice’s image, attract money, and be appealing to locals and visitors alike. I hope Bonin will reevaluate his plans
and bring forward a new proposal that will do something special for Venice — a must-see landmark worth visiting and remembering. Martin Gilly Marina del Rey ‘Wastelands into Wonders’ Bravo for Bonin for pushing to reclaim the Metro site at Sunset and Main — now a “bleak fenced-off lot” of fuel storage tanks, a diesel filling station and cracked cement — for affordable housing in over a third of the proposed units. And bravo for believing that housing for those in the $30,000 annual income range should be built in diverse areas of Los Angeles — not crammed into communities in South or East L.A., but spread out so the beach is not the exclusive domain of the privileged but a beauty for all to potentially behold, for all to hear the crashing of the morning waves and smell the salty air. Each day I drive by that yard on my way to Venice High School, where I sometimes teach about the gentrification of Venice, and I think, “We need to reclaim that lost space.” And so (Continued on page 13)
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Del Rey Gets a Brand-New Park A gateway to the Ballona Creek Bike Path now offers a place to rest and enjoy the wetlands Photos by Mia Duncans
By Gary Walker Students in Marina Del Rey Middle School’s environmental science magnet program frequently use the Ballona Creek Bike Path and nearby Ballona Wetlands as an outdoor classroom, often walking long distances as they study the flora and fauna of the state ecological reserve. “But sometimes we get tired and we wish that there were more seats along the bike trail,” said America Marquez, an eighth grader at the middle school between Centinela Avenue and Culver Boulevard. America got her wish last Friday when she and nearly 100 other students joined elected officials and representatives from county and state agencies for the opening of Ballona Creek Milton Street Gateway Park — a 1.2-acre park directly behind the school along Milton Street. The $4.2-million park features interpretive displays, pedestrian pathways, decorative fencing, bike racks, a drinking fountain and those benches America wanted. State Sen. Ben Allen (D- Santa Monica), who along with L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas spoke during the celebration, said he often visited the area because his brother lives nearby.
The view from under the new park’s pergola
L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and student America Marquez “He and I come out here a lot when he walks his dog, and I plan on being out here a lot more now,” Allen said. The park’s landscape has been planted with drought-tolerant California native trees and shrubs. Sustainable irrigation features include permeable gabion walls
and a future “green street” water retention feature that will extend outside the park and filter water before it drains into Ballona Creek. “This reflects a new milestone for the community. It is one of the most significant undertakings of landscaping and recreation in many years,” Ridley-Thomas said. Marina Del Rey Middle School Principal Lorraine Machado said the park is an asset for all of her students, not just those in the science magnet. “We’re teaching our young people that our neighborhoods are more than just concrete. We’re teaching our students that it takes effort and leadership to take care of the environment,” she said.
The Baldwin Hills Conservancy, the Bay Foundation Restoration Commission and the California Coastal Conservancy contributed two-thirds of the funding necessary to create the park, using money created by the 2006 state water bond initiative (Proposition 84). Los Angeles County also contributed $1.3 million to the project through county Proposition A funds. Park construction was a joint effort led by the state Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority that included assistance from state, county and city agencies. Dash Stolarz, a spokeswoman with the authority, said the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of the park were somewhat unique. “It was private property, and we don’t get many opportunities to buy land near Ballona Creek,” Stolarz said. “We were very lucky to be able to buy this property.” America said the many amenities along the trail will make a big difference when her class is studying the environment. “We’re happy that now we can appreciate nature without getting overheated,” she said. gary@argonautnews.com
More Walking Trails, Anyone? County asks residents what public park improvements they’d like to see in Marina del Rey By Gary Walker As part of an effort to repair and improve Los Angeles County’s 178 public parks or recreational facilities, county parks officials were in Marina del Rey on Jan. 30 to ask locals what kinds of improvements they’d like to see. This is the first time county officials have conducted a needs assessment for public parks, Los Angeles County Parks Regional Operations Manager Mika Yamamoto told the audience of several dozen people at the Burton Chace Park Community Meeting Room. “We realize that there is a need for more recreation space, and that’s why we’re here,” Yamamoto said. The assessment of Marina del Rey’s park facilities will include Burton Chace Park on Mindanao Way, Yvonne Braithwaite Burke Park along Admiralty Way, Marina “Mother’s” Beach and a pocket park at Lincoln Boulevard and Fiji Way. Marina residents who attended the meeting said they would like to see
additional walking trails and new recreational opportunities for children. “It might be nice to have a greenbelt and some walking trails for people to see and observe the beautiful nature that’s here. It would be nice to see a creative play structure for children …
amenity, adding or replacing an amenity, or constructing a new park. “It doesn’t include programing. So if you want a Zumba or yoga class, that is a great idea but this effort is only related to park infrastructure,” Mathai explained. County parks planner Michelle
“It might be nice to have a greenbelt and some walking trails for people to see and observe the beautiful nature that’s here.” — Silver Strand resident Beth Holden-Garland maybe something inspired, like a sculpture garden and fountains,” said Beth Holden-Garland, who lives in the Silver Strand. Many other suggestions — specifically ideas for programming — didn’t fit the county’s definition of a park project. County park planner Sheila Mathai told participants that their suggestions should involve repairing an existing park
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O’Connor noted that Marina del Rey does not have a public skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pool or any soccer fields. Such facilities exist nearby in Venice, Playa Vista and Westchester. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is currently planning improvements to the picnic area, pavilion and the promenade at Mother’s Beach, the
Marina del Rey Boathouse in Burton Chace Park and to the exercise stations along the bike path at Yvonne Braithwaite Burke Park. Several of those in attendance took the opportunity to air past grievances about development projects and questioned the county’s commitment to creating new amenities. One woman who did not identify herself suggested building a public park at Tahiti Way and Via Marina, where a hotel project and adjacent wetland park is planned. That project is currently under appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Yamamoto cautioned the audience that their suggestions for new amenities were contingent on both the county’s ability to fund them and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ willingness to approve them. “I can’t commit to saying that all of your suggestions will be completed, but this starts a conversation for us as an organization,” she said. gary@argonautnews.com
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Public debate about affordable housing, hotels and short-term vacation rentals in Venice is about to heat up again. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Venice Neighborhood Council will consider a plan by Venice Suites owner Carl Lambert to officially convert the building at 417 Ocean Front Walk into a hotel. The property is currently marketed as a “live like a local” option for tourists. Lambert, president of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, also owns Venice Breeze Suites at 2 Breeze Ave. In November the California Coastal Commission granted Lambert a retroactive coastal development permit for converting that 31-unit historic building from apartments to hotel rooms — a process Lambert said began well before he purchased the property. The Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee voted 6-1 on Jan. 25 to oppose Lambert’s plan for 417 Ocean Front Walk. A committee
Local surfers and skaters will gather Saturday at the Venice Breakwater for a paddle-out in memory of Brian Zarate, who along with his trusty pit bull Marisol died in a single-car crash on Jan. 30 at Centinela Avenue and Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica. He was 45. Zarate was a bulwark of Venice’s surf and skate community who played Montoya in Stacy Peralta’s 2005 film “Lords of Dogtown.” He also wrote and starred in the 2013 film “History of Myth,” which received Best Short Film honors at The Other Venice Film Festival. Among locals, Zarate is remembered most for his warmth and loyalty to family and friends. “Surfing and laughter — that is what we did best together. No one could make me laugh like he could,” said childhood surfing buddy Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Zarate’s best friend for 33 years. Zarate was also tight with pro surfer Rick Massie for decades. “Some of our best and deepest conversations would happen on my front porch, from the time we were
teenagers until now. The talks, the hanging out and the surfing are a few of the things I will truly miss about Brian,” Massie said. Zarate is survived by mother Leticia Zarate, uncle Rafael “Buck” Romero and aunt Davette Romero. His late father Gary Dahlheimer had operated Road Skate Shop on Windward Avenue. Saturday’s public paddle out is at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a get-together for family and friends at The Terrace Café, 7 Washington Blvd., Venice. — Mia Duncans Photo by David Scott
staff report argued the conversion would violate the Mello Act, a state law that aims to preserve low- and moderate-income housing along the state’s coast. The hotel plan “deprives the community of needed rent-stabilized housing stock. The cumulative impact of the loss of additional residential housing … places upward pressure on the rental market,” the report states. Opponents of the conversion turned in a petition with more than 250 signatures prior to the vote. “We are seeing affordable housing disappear in Venice,” said Judith Goldman, founder of Keep Neighborhoods First, which opposes the proliferation of short-term rentals. The Venice Neighborhood Council meets at 7 p.m. at Westminster Avenue Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. A meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours before the meeting at venicenc.org. — Gary Walker
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Family Sues LAPD for Killing of Unarmed Man in Venice Attorneys say officer shot Brendon Glenn twice in the back and delayed medical care; call for release of shooting video Photo by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.
By Gary Walker Standing a stone’s throw from where a police officer shot and killed an unarmed homeless man last year, attorneys representing the man’s mother and 3-year-old son announced Tuesday in Venice that the family has filed suit against the LAPD in state and federal court. Brendon Glenn, 29, died after being shot by LAPD officer Clifford Proctor during a late-night confrontation on May 5 outside the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy on Windward Avenue. An L.A. County Coroner’s autopsy report found that Glenn was shot twice in the lower back. LAPD Charlie Beck, who has called for criminal prosecution of Proctor, said an internal investigation found Glenn was facing the ground when he was shot. The lawsuits filed on behalf of Glenn’s mother Sheryn Camprone and son Avery name the city, Beck, Proctor and the officer who was Proctor’s partner in claiming, among other rights violations, “unreasonable use of deadly force” and an “unconstitutional custom, practice or policy” of police violence against the public. The federal suit claims Beck has failed to impose adequate discipline on officers, “creating a culture of impunity within the LAPD that encourages such violence.” It also states that the city “continues to hide from scrutiny by refusing to release the security camera videotape of the killing, despite persistent public demand. This lawsuit will require all defendants to answer for the killing of Brendon Glenn.” With the Venice Boardwalk and LAPD’s Venice Beach substation as a backdrop, Marina del Rey attorney V. James DeSimone and his Venice co-counsel
Attorney V. James DeSimone addresses the media on Venice Beach beside an enlarged photo of Brendon Glenn and a page from Glenn’s autopsy report John Raphling told reporters that city officials denied a civil claim filed in September, which led the family to pursue legal action. The attorneys displayed enlarged photos of Glenn and the coroner’s autopsy report. “‘Just because the past didn’t turn out like you wanted doesn’t mean that your future can’t be better than you ever imagined.’ These were the last words of Brendon Glenn that he posted publicly on Google Plus,” DeSimone said during the press conference. “But Brendon Glenn will never know his future.” DeSimone read a statement by Camprone, a resident of New York who did not attend the press conference, that she is “distraught, sad and devastated. I just
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Quality of Life Still a Concern So Councilman Bonin is hard at work to expand affordable housing in Venice. I guess that is why he and his office has ignored all of my emails over the last couple of years complaining about the quality of life in Venice for homeowners and renters. I just hope that all of the homeless people he helps are registered voters. I know the homeowners and renters are, and they aren’t too happy with him. Carl Godlewski Venice Light at the End of the Public Policy Tunnel Is homelessness a Los Angeles issue or a Venice problem? For that is the issue that faces both Venice as a neighborhood and Los Angeles as a major American city and county. It’s obvious Venice shoulders a large portion of the homelessness burden, but is not Los Angeles city and county responsible for the ultimate solution? While this question is
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I’m glad to read that Bonin, as well as Mayor Eric Garcetti and Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, are thinking big to turn wastelands into wonders. Marcy Winograd Santa Monica Housing Plan’s Opportunity Cost Councilman Bonin’s idea for so-called affordable housing may be affordable for the low-income tenants lucky enough to snag one of the units, should they be developed, but can Los Angeles afford it? Can Metro really afford to forgo the $50 million dollars that a sale to a private interest would yield? Can it afford to forgo the millions of dollars in annual property taxes that private development would produce? I think not. The city does have a role in providing housing for those who can’t afford to put a roof over their heads, but I see no obligation to locate that housing an easy walk from the beach in one of the most expensive sections of town. Taking prime beach-area real estate for subsidized housing is in effect taking money from us taxpayers, because still more of the budget load will fall on our backs in the future. Michael Ernstoff Mar Vista
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Mike Bonin in the Metro bus yard at Sunset Avenue and Main Street discussed as somewhat philosophical in nature, I see it as pragmatic in terms of providing answers to this problem that has plagued Venice for far too long. A city and county the size of Los Angeles has the economic clout to address the issue, and it’s become obvious that real political capital is being expended and real solutions are being put forward to deal with this crisis in housing and sustainability of a viable working class community and culture. I applaud Los Angeles for taking that first bold step in searching for real progress in attacking this issue. If we don’t, Los Angeles will become another Detroit —a failed municipality with no future. Turning Venice’s Metro bus yard into a starting point for affordable housing is a serious proposal that demands consideration and public support. But Venice should not shoulder the burden alone. Creating a city- and county-wide policy that addresses this human scourge is necessary for eventual and permanent success. The application of eminent domain seizure as a public good to find and construct affordable housing units across Los Angeles is another option worth considering. Partnering with developers and creating economic incentives to construct affordable housing can no longer hobble along as election time rhetoric. It must be a serious city strategy that ends this homeless epidemic by the end of this decade! Spreading the responsibility of affordable housing is necessary, the same way implementing a parallel jobs strategy that creates the kind of work that pays the rent and the rest of the bills is equally imperative as this new
policy boldness has finally replaced business as usual. For affordable housing, jobs and a legitimate transportation initiative that truly connects Los Angeles from the Valley to the Westside and eventually LAX is yet another spoke in the wheel of economic success for Angelinos everywhere. I am energized that finally a serious housing strategy that connects all the working parts of economic prosperity for the diminishing working and middle class has come to fruition. While the devil is always in the details, this critical first step is always the hardest and this possibility of actually tackling and ending the homeless epidemic as we know it is creating a flicker of light at the end of the public policy tunnel. Nick Antonicello Venice
FROM THE WEB Re: “Canals Home Sells for $2K per Square Foot,” news, Feb. 4 It’s important to note that this home was not sold for “lot value.” The two-story home is very charming and very wellappointed, having been recently restored. It’s certainly enjoyable for the long term by anyone who can appreciate the value of living in a small home. Bungalows that are selling for significantly less are likely much smaller and decrepit enough that they will be razed or renovated with major additions to ultimately yield a far larger $4 million to $5 million home. The point is that this home is probably the most “affordable” livable home in the canals — and a very nice one at that. Glen Irani Re: “Joe’s and Roosterfish Call it Quits,” news, Feb. 4 So sad to see Joe’s and Roosterfish leave our beautiful Venice. I have been a resident for 31 years and have seen the change. Whether Abbot Kinney will either survive as is (and become Rodeo Drive) or become Melrose (which lost everything), we’ll see. Let’s remain creative, artistic and funky, and stick together to create a better Venice. Karen Joubert Venice is dead. Long live Venice! David W. Kay
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Going to ChocoVivo is like stepping into a chocolate lover’s all-natural, field-to-table dream. Hand-packaged chocolate bars containing 54% to 100% cacao line its wooden shelves. Tasting squares lie temptingly beneath a glass counter, like beautifully laid out tiles. Little bottles of yellow chocolate rose oil are prepared in the kitchen, like an apothecary’s special aphrodisiacs. Stone-ground and coldpressed Cacao Mylk chills in the fridge, while hot coco sensuously steams from earthy pottery mugs.
plantation in Tabasco, Mexico. There the beans are fermented for two to three days, dried in the sun and winnowed down into smaller bits called cacao nibs. When the nibs arrive in ChocoVivo’s kitchen, they are lightly roasted and ground into a cacao liquor the traditional Mayan and Aztec way — with weighty round lava stones. A machine does the heavy grinding, but human hands do the rest. Chocolate makers pour the chocolaty goop that comes out of the grinder onto papered baking pans and spread the liquor into
“Chocolate is truly food, not a candy or confection.” — ChocoVivo founder Patricia Tsai
But for ChocoVivo owner Patricia Tsai, chocolate is not simply an indulgence. It’s a way of life. “Most people see chocolate as a truffle, or something you eat at night, but it truly is a meal,” says Tsai, who keeps a banana and a jar of black-sesame chocolate butter in her car to keep her going throughout the day. “Chocolate is truly food, not a candy or confection.” That philosophy is woven into every step of ChocoVivo’s chocolate-making process — from bean to bar. The boutique chocolate shop on Washington Boulevard sources its cacao beans directly from a family-owned
thin sheets of chocolate, which harden into bars after 20 minutes in a freezer. These sheets are then stored in the “Chocolate Vault” until they’re handsliced into tasting squares, packaged up as bars or tossed into boiling milk for hot chocolate — sipping chocolate, as it’s called here. ChocoVivo doesn’t conch or temper its chocolate, meaning that it doesn’t use high-powered rollers to refine the gritty liquor (conching), nor heat and cool (temper) the chocolate to make it appear shiny and smooth. Aside from a little
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A gritty and goopy mixture of cacao (chocolate liquor) emerges from the machine. It’s not smooth enough yet, so it has to go through the grinder again.
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Ballin lifts opposite corners of the baking paper, flapping them like butterfly wings until the spread is smooth. Then he bangs the tray against the counter to knock out any wrinkles.
Ballin stacks the chocolate trays, which will go into the freezer for about 20 minutes to harden into sheets and bars. Then it’s into the Chocolate Vault for safe keeping.
The hardened chocolate can be enjoyed in several ways. It could be broken up into a bar, baked into a cookie, sliced into tasting squares or melted into hot or cold sipping chocolate.
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extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, some spices and chilies — and maybe some nuts or dried fruit — nothing else is added to the liquor: no dairy, no cacao butter, no soy. “It’s a raw process,” says chocolatemaker Eric Ballin. “It’s literally just nuts and chocolate.” In other words, what Tsai (a former accountant who ditched the cubicle life seven years ago) and her team makes is probably the closest thing you’ll get to pure chocolate. The bits and bites I sample are not shiny, sweet or smooth like a common commercial chocolate bar. Most have a doughy, chewy or velvety texture, a very dark brown color and a slightly chalky taste. But there’s something refreshing about savoring only the essential ingredients. Citrus fragrances lift off the blood-orange
A pronged tree branch or molinillo would have been used to whisk chocolate in ancient times, but today we have the balloon whisk
chocolate sheets. A luscious raspberry ribbon runs through a coffee raspberry chocolate slice. Almonds give the cherries, almonds and black peppercorns bar a chunky crunch, and the cherries offer an occasionally gooey center. I finish off my taste test with a glass of cinnamon-spiced Mayan Tradition Cacao Mylk and a crunchy cacao bean covered in honey crystals, cinnamon and sugar. It has a sweet start and a smoky finish. Much like this dichotomy of flavor, I came to ChocoVivo expecting purely sweet desserts, but I left with a newfound appreciation for the bittersweet depth of flavor lingering on my tongue and the intensive labor and care it took to get it there. ChocoVivo is at 2469 W. Washington Blvd. in the Culver City panhandle. Call (310) 845-6259 or visit chocovivo.com
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A Band, a Van and a Dream About to launch their first EP, Venice band Tropical Nasty won’t let living in a Chevy stop the music By Chase Maser It’s Saturday morning at the Westminster Off-Leash Dog Park, and across the sidewalk from some homeless guys napping in the shade is parked an extended-cab Chevy van with New Jersey plates. The van is covered in graffiti art — a colorful Aztec-flavored mural on the driver’s side, and on the other a psychedelic eyeball and the words Tropical Nasty. A man wearing a denim jacket, blue jeans, white T-shirt and sunglasses steps out, flashes a grin and extends his hand. “Peter Tahoe,” he says. An actor and musician, Tahoe is managing the Venice rock, blues, funk and reggae band Tropical Nasty. For the past seven months, the three-piece from suburban Pennsville Township, New Jersey, has called this van home while trying to busk their way into the L.A. music scene. And for a few fiscally challenging months during that bumpy ride, Tahoe also found himself living in the van. “I was cruising down the Venice Boardwalk, and the first time I saw them
I thought they were pretty good — you know, just another boardwalk band — but the next day I recognized them sitting outside their van and I thought, wow, these guys are committed,” Tahoe, 45, says of his decision to manage them. Each in their early 20s with hair down to their shoulders, Tropical Nasty’s Myke Anthony, Collin Bunch and Dave Tepper bought the van back home, fixed it up and just decided one day to take a shot at making it in L.A. They’ve been busking almost daily on the boardwalk or Santa Monica Pier ever since. “Dude, we knew that if we could get out here, something would definitely happen,” says Tepper, the band’s lead guitarist. “It will definitely happen within a couple months.” In some ways, they’ve already gone further than most. Following recent gigs at Harvelle’s and The Sidewalk Café, Tropical Nasty heads to the Basement Tavern in Santa Monica on Saturday for a concert celebrating the DIY release of a brand-new single, ironically titled “Live Alone.”
Later this month they release their full EP, titled “For the Birds,” which they feel sounds pretty darn good for what it cost to produce. “I can honestly say that this is going to be the best EP released this year for $400,” says Tahoe. But even as Tropical Nasty’s performances begin to move indoors, the van remains at the center of the band’s identity. Bunch, the bassist, wasn’t a fan of the idea at first. “I didn’t want the van. When we got this thing it was a piece of crap. It had work shelves in it and a work guard; it needed a new transmission, and everything needed to be fixed,” he says. Now it’s more a badge of pride, a symbol of their resourcefulness and willingness to go for broke. “We built this van from scratch. We bought it in Jersey, and we drove it all the way here,” says Anthony, the drummer. “Us three built the connection we have, and we built our confidence and musicianship together.” Inside, the van is cramped but cozy.
Two seats toward the front are covered in bed sheets and vintage T-shirts. In back, three mattresses are squished together — two on the floor and one on top of a makeshift riser. The windows are blacked out with cardboard and sun reflectors “to provide insulation,” says Bunch. The band’s equipment is jammed into any and every opening available. Though squished into a can like sardines, the guys are still smiling. “We had money to get a place when we first moved, but eventually we started making so much money busking and stuff, we were like, well, the van’s not that bad,” says Anthony. “The boardwalk is a hustle. We need to do whatever we can to make a hundred bucks for the day.” Tahoe also sees a bright side to his time in the van. “I considered it training for touring. It’s good to know that we can all survive in this thing and not kill each other,” Tahoe says. “If you’re willing to eat in the (Continued on page 20)
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Collin Bunch, Dave Tepper, Myke Anthony, Peter Tahoe and the van that brought them together street, to sleep in the street, then you know you’ve found a purpose in life. That’s why I chose to get involved with these guys. They’re the most committed, the hungriest, and that’s why they’re going to be successful.” And the music is still a joy to play. “We like getting really psychedelic,” says Bunch. “We can get really free and we can express ourselves very easily, and when we play we just wanna jam and move our hips and dance — try to get everyone else to feel the same way we’re feeling.” With daylight burning, the boys crawl out of the van and stretch their legs. Bunch chows down on a peanut butter sandwich and Tepper waves goodbye to Anthony, who rides off on a mountain
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bike to secure their spot on the pier. “Yeah, sometimes it’s really wearisome living in this van,” Bunch says between bites. “You get cabin fever almost. Sometimes it’s very draining. Other times, I’m barefoot on the sidewalk and all these yuppies are walking by, and I’m like, screw it. We might as well do what we can and hustle our way out of this situation.” Tropical Nasty celebrates the release of “Live Alone” with a 9:30 p.m. show on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Basement Tavern in The Victorian, 2460 Main St., Santa Monica. No cover. Follow the band at facebook.com/tropicalnasty or find them on Twitter as @TropicalNasty.
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1700 Lincoln Blvd., Venice (310) 314-7275 centannivenice.com I drive too much. My waistline says so, the barely worn soles on my tennis shoes agree and my car’s odometer makes it unanimous. If I walked more I would be healthier, spend less on gas and have a much better knowledge of Westside neighborhoods. I would be much more likely to poke my nose into those interesting shops and restaurants that I usually only see while stuck in traffic. One such place was Centanni Trattoria, which I had noticed every time I drove down Lincoln Boulevard but never visited. It had been on my list of places to get to someday, and one night I decided that someday was now. My first impression of the place was of a high-ceilinged room with rustic cookware and bottles hanging on burnt orange walls. Centanni is small but seems spacious because there are fewer tables than would actually fit in this space. It has the feel of an Italian neighborhood spot, as
stylish as anything in the downtown area. The cooking is classic but not fossilized, built on simple pastas but executed with modern flourishes. There are few ingredients here that an Italian grandmother wouldn’t recognize, but here they might be used with a bit more flair. The most contemporary dish might be the house salad of turkey bacon, pear, walnuts, lettuce, spinach and Gorgonzola. It’s a nicely calibrated balance of flavors, but served in a way that emphasizes presentation over practicality. The turkey bacon was in large slices draped across the salad, which looks pretty but makes for difficult eating — it has a texture that doesn’t cut easily, so you end up with big chunks of salty meat. Next time I order this I’ll ask for it to be chopped so the blend is more even. Two soups were offered the evening we were there, minestrone and a winter squash, and we ordered both. There are a variety of minestrone recipes all over Italy, and the only thing they all have in common is the use of onions, celery and carrots. They might be made with a vegetarian, chicken or beef stock, and contain or omit pasta or beans. This one used both chicken and
vegetable stocks, and it contained zucchini but no pasta or beans. The flavor was intense and herbal, a hearty dish for a cold winter evening. The squash soup was more delicate; a bit too much in fact — we both thought it was improved by dashes of salt and pepper. My wife ordered eggplant Parmesan, a favorite dish for her, while I picked a daily special of ravioli stuffed with roast pork loin and sautéed with pork cheeks, olive oil and pecorino cheese. I used to make fun of her habit of ordering eggplant Parmesan everywhere, but not any longer, as she calibrates restaurants by what they do with this dish. At many places it’s a breaded and fried eggplant cutlet with layers of unctuous cheese and sauce. Here it’s stacked thin slices of lightly floured eggplant with a mild sauce and a modest portion of cheese. There is no strong texture contrast, and the cheese does not dominate; the tomato sauce enhances everything else that’s going on. The ravioli were within an Italian tradition most people wouldn’t recognize, one of rich flavors modified by only simple herbs. Pork cheeks are usually (Continued on page 22)
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Entertainer’s Dream Home in Kentwood Bluffs
7324 Westlawn Ave, Westchester
Tucked away on a rare Westchester cul-de-sac overlooking Silicon Beach is this brand new 3,800 sq. ft. Coastal Plantation home with city views. Completed in 2016, this spectacular home offers the best of Southern California living paired with superior craftsmanship, traditional design and modern amenities. Enter into a light-filled two-story foyer with dramatic Restoration Hardware wine barrel chandelier and take in the 10-foot high ceilings, detailed wainscoting and wide plank French oak floors. The custom kitchen with breakfast nook features an oversized island topped with honed Italian Carrera marble, a 42” built-in Viking fridge, Thermador dishwasher and a Blue Star 6-burner gas range. A formal dining room with coffered ceilings and custom built-in cabinetry and a spacious great room with fireplace and custom Pella sliding glass wall leading to the backyard makes this the perfect home for entertaining. Downstairs a secondary laundry station, powder room, and two bedrooms with en-suite baths make up the main level. Upstairs is a family room/flex space with two viewing decks to take in the city and mountain vistas beyond, a luxurious master suite with his and her closets and a spa-like master bath with deep soaking tub and oversized shower. The master suite includes a private covered patio with its own outdoor fireplace. The upstairs also includes two additional bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms and the primary laundry room with built-in cabinets and laundry sink. A large flat grassy backyard with a built-in outdoor kitchen complete this turnkey property.
Offered at $2,329,000
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6502 Wynkoop Street, Westchester Experience superior craftsmanship and quality living in this sophisticated Cape Cod inspired home. Set in prime upper North Kentwood just minutes to all the buzz in Silicon Beach, this architectural gem is sure to impress with its open floor plan, fine attention to detail, and indoor-outdoor flow. Enter into a stunning living room with soaring ceilings, sunlit windows, and a dramatic fireplace. An elegant dining room is ideal for large dinner parties and boasts French doors that open to a beautifully landscaped back yard and pergola-covered stone patio. An entertainer’s dream, the great room is the heart of this exceptional home and features a built-in entertainment center and gourmet kitchen with a Wolf range and dual ovens, wine fridge, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in breakfast nook and an expansive center island. Enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms, one of which is downstairs and makes the perfect guest room. The master suite with vaulted ceilings leads to a private office with city views and boasts a walk-in closet, balcony and spa-like bath with dual vanities and a luxurious soaking tub. With numerous updates and extras throughout, this exclusive home represents Westchester at its very finest!
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The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A
Does Discrimination harm homeownership? Some factS about the houSing market: • homeowners have more wealth than non-homeowners; and • white (non-Hispanic) households have a higher homeownership rate than non-white households. Therefore, it’s no surprise that non-white households have less wealth than white households. In fact, a recent Zillow analysis reports the average white family’s wealth equals $114,785 as of 2011. The average black family’s wealth equals a fraction of that, just $24,792. Using this data, Zillow found that if black families became homeowners at the same rate as white families, their average wealth would rise to $32,871. In 2011, the homeownership rate for white households was 72%, compared with a 52% homeownership rate for black households. Zillow claims that six percentage points of the 20 separating the two rates can be accounted for by socioeconomic factors (i.e. the average income of black households is less than white households). This still leaves a homeownership gap of 14 percentage points, unexplained by income, savings or household characteristics.
So aside from socioeconomic factors, what can account for the difference in homeownership between racial groups?
homebuyers eventually defaulted and lost their homes to foreclosure following the 2008 recession.
The sad fact is, a large, highly documented system of housing discrimination exists, keeping homeownership rates low for racial minorities, particularly black and Hispanic families. Discrimination comes from three sides in the process of buying and keeping a home:
Beyond mortgage discrimination, real estate professionals act out a more insidious form of racial discrimination. According to a decadeslong study by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), implicit racial discrimination ensures minority homebuyers (and renters) are:
• intentional mortgage discrimination; • implicit (and sometimes explicit) discrimination • shown fewer properties; and from real estate professionals; and • given less information by real estate agents. • a higher likelihood of default and foreclosure. Explicit racial discrimination still exists in the The many forms of discriminaTion real estate profession, though less so today. In 2012, Bank of America and Countrywide In these more rare cases, real estate agents agreed to pay $335 million in response to refuse outright to show properties or take discriminatory mortgage lending, which applications from racial minority groups. adversely affected 200,000 people nationwide. Finally, black homeowners (and likely other While certainly not the first instance of racial minorities) are more likely than White mortgage discrimination, this was the largest homeowners to lose their home during a proven act of racial discrimination in the recession. mortgage industry. Countrywide charged Aside from being steered into bad mortgage minority families higher fees and steered deals, as cited in the Bank of America/ them into subprime mortgages, even though Countrywide case, black homeowners are minority homebuyers’ credit histories were statistically more likely to lose their job during a similar to the credit histories of white recession. When this happens, black workers applicants. As a result, many of these
often have less money set aside in savings to tide them over until they can find another job (partly due to black and other racial minority workers having lower average incomes than white workers to start, even when working in the same field). Therefore, black homeowners are often the first to lose their homes during a recession — 45% more likely than white homeowners in fact, according to a Cornell University Study, as cited in Slate. For instance, due to the 2008 recession, the average wealth of black households fell by half. The average homeownership rate in 2014 was: • 71% for White non-Hispanic households; • 41% for Black households; • 45% for Hispanic or Latino households; and • 58% for Asian-American households, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. All of this discrimination contributes to negative housing attitudes on behalf of members of racial minority groups.
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Offered at $1,199,000 noel Boix and Baron Bruno, Coldwell Banker 310-463-4242
Offered at $1,349,000 Stephanie younger, Teles Properties 424-203-1828
“Welcome to this inviting three-bedroom, three- bath family home that is a quick walk away from Mar Vista Park,” say agents Noel Boix and Baron Bruno. “This gem boasts original hard wood floors, vaulted ceiling in the family room, skylights and French doors along with a remodeled kitchen / breakfast bar area and two-car detached garage. The flow of the house provides easy access to the backyard oasis. The large master bedroom, facing the swimming pool and spa, boasts a private bath and walk-in closet. With easy access to the 10 and 405 freeways, and Mar Vista Elementary, this home is a must see!”
“Adjacent to the Silicon Beach technology hub, this residence offers unmatched functionality at an exceptional value,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Upon entry, sophisticated design establishes an authentic Spanish architectural flair. Solid oak doors open to Unit A's living room and kitchen. Upstairs, Unit A's floor plan offers two bedrooms and a graciously appointed full bath. Unit B continues upstairs, offering a true master suite along with two additional bedrooms and a shared hallway bath. Both units enjoy access to separate private rooftop patios, offering the perfect setting to watch beautiful sunsets.”
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Offered at $1,299,000 Kevin and Kaz Galleher, RE/MAX Execs 310-410-9777
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“Contemporary details define this extensively remodeled home,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Bordered by a stylish redwood fence, the expansive lawn welcomes you to a chic porch. The open kitchen includes the dining room and a casual gathering area. A separate living room provides a more intimate entertaining experience, with its light hardwood floors and fireplace. This home offers three bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with a door leading out to a private backyard. Highlights include new kitchen, baths, recessed lighting, auto sprinklers and so much more!”
“Perched on a knoll, this exceptional Mediterranean-style home combines elegance with Southern California beach living,” says agent Jane St. John. “The formal dining room is perfect for large groups, and the gourmet kitchen boasts a top-of-the-line range, convection thermal ovens and a greenhouse window. The main level is completed by a large family room, entertainment center and French doors leading to the rear pool. Two of the bedrooms on the second floor share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The master suite offers a wet bar, and a spa tub and shower. Also upstairs is a spacious laundry room.”
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Offered at $464,500 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman and Associates 310-821-8980
“Welcome to this inviting corner penthouse in the sought after Paraiso building in Playa Vista,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “This two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome offers vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and two separate parking spots. The chef's kitchen features a center-island, and custom cabinets. The master suite features a cozy sitting area, jetted tub, dual sinks & walk-in closet. Enjoy Playa Vista amenities including: 19 neighborhood parks, CenterPointe Club & The Resort recreation & activity centers with Olympic, adult & kid's pools, Spas, two fitness centers, business center and event spaces.”
“This lovely one bedroom and one bath home opens to ample storage and a renovated open kitchen adjacent to a spacious living area,” says Charles Lederman. “Freshly painted with new carpet, and tile at the entry ways, this home is ready for immediate occupancy. Revel in all that Marina City Club offers: huge executive gym, free classes (yoga, stretch, cardio, spinning and more), three swimming pools, six tennis, two paddle tennis, and three racquet ball courts, gourmet restaurant and bar, daytime cafe, room service, car wash, 24 hr. gated and guarded security. This is coastal living at its finest.”
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Releasing Evin Prison Playwright finds universal truths in staging a political prisoner’s story of survival By Kelly Hayes-Raitt It’s not often that a play five years in the making debuts during a major breaking news story about the same topic. But Elise Kermani’s multi-disciplined theater piece, based on a relative’s imprisonment in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, does just that. Opening on the heels of four IranianAmericans’ release from Evin Prison, where according to news reports they faced months of solitary confinement and physical, psychological and emotional torture, Kermani’s “Iphigenia: Book of Change” debuts Friday, Feb. 12, at The Electric Lodge in Venice. “I am impressed with any person who can experience prison, come out the other side and be a functioning human being. How does one survive that kind of experience?” Kermani says of what inspired her to write and direct the play. I ask Kermani’s relative that question, too. We’ll call her “F” because she still has family in Iran whose safety might be jeopardized if she publicly criticizes her home country. F was imprisoned years ago when she was 16 and spent three years in Evin. “Well, in a sense nobody can ever get out of it,” she responds during a phone conversation from her home in exile in Europe. “It’s always with you. It’s one of those pains you just have to learn to live with. [But] freedom and hope — it’s an instinct.” F was a victim of Iran’s post-revolution religious crackdown in the early 1980s. The turbulence that led to her arrest had its roots in the Cold War, when the Shah of Iran placated the West by advocating reforms such as extending voting rights to women and eliminating illiteracy. But those efforts provoked both religious leaders who feared losing their traditional authority and liberals who pushed for more authentic democratic
Elise Kermani’s “Iphigenia: Book of Change” is a story of resilience and hope reform. Pushing back, the Shah and his brutal secret police suppressed opponents through arbitrary arrests, torture, imprisonment and exile. Employing the adage that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” leftists joined religious clerics to overthrow the Shah in 1979.
the poor. We were assaulted simply because of this zeal,” says F, who spits out the word. Although Kermani originally set her play in Tehran to reflect her relative’s experiences, she wanted F’s story to be more universal.
“Freedom and hope — it’s an instinct.” — Evin Prison survivor
Then the new revolutionary government, led by the extremist Ayatollah Khomeini, went on a rampage against its former allies, banning leftist newspapers, repressing women, and killing or imprisoning tens of thousands of political dissidents. F among them. “My brother and sister and relatives were arrested. We were all separated. It was a common thing, she says. “We were educating ourselves. We wanted to help our environment, to help
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“You don’t have to be in prison to empathize with this character,” Kermani explains. “We can all create our own prisons within our heads.” But this isn’t a story about a caged bird. It’s a story about resilience. “It’s called ‘Book of Change’ because every object, every person, every character in the play goes through a metamorphosis. Even the guard watching over her makes a transformation,” Kermani says.
“How was I transformed?” F pauses during our conversation. “Life became much more valuable to me. Unconsciously, we became survivors who know exactly the value of every breath we take in. Because we had experienced death, we saw death, we witnessed it in a horrifying way. … We know that those who lost their lives were just as hungry for a beautiful life as we were. Everybody who survived that situation wouldn’t give up, because it’s like betraying those who died.” “Iphigenia: Book of Change” is a collaborative effort that includes dance, visual art, video design and music. It also utilizes surprisingly evocative wolf-puppets to represent F’s imagination and inner spirit. I ask F what she would tell a young woman imprisoned today for political activism — or for just being in the wrong place during the wrong time in history. She takes a deep breath. “I don’t dare tell her anything! But if she looks in my eyes, I would give her all the support in my heart. I would give her all my love for being herself, because I believe she can find her way. She’s a hero. She’s a superhero just for being there. And she’s doing something absolutely extraordinary.” As we wind down our conversation, I sense the now 50-year-old woman is really cheering on a girl she knew long ago. “Iphigenia: Book of Change” is playing at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 12, 13 and 14) at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. Tickets are $16 to $22. Visit book-of-change. eventbrite.com. Kelly Hayes-Raitt, a Santa Monica resident, blogs at LivingLargeInLimbo.com.
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Thursday, Feb. 11 Line Dancing Workshop, 5 to 8 p.m. Dance your way to fitness each Thursday during any of three line dancing workshops—a 5 to 5:45 p.m. class for beginners, a 6 to 6:45 p.m. intermediate class, and an advanced class from 7 to 8 p.m. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. $7 suggested donation. (310) 726-4128 Design Your Blueprint For Health, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. David Allen, an integrative and anti-aging medicine expert, and Marlyn Diaz, an integrative nutritionist and wellness coach, discuss how to create your own plan for wellness and vitality this new year. Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; a.chandhok@davidallenmd.com
Terrace Martin & Friends Grammy Jam, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Terrace Martin has produced records with Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Stevie Wonder, Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq and Kendrick Lamar. See the multi-instrumentalist jam live at the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $25. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Les Dolls Cabaret, 10 p.m. Seductive choreography performed by the dancers of Dollhouse Entertainment at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 to $35 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Karaoke with Kiki, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays. Sing ‘til you can sing no more at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com
Friday, Feb. 12 Celebrate the Year of the Monkey, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. A Lunar New Year celebration jam-packed with authentic Chinese entertainment and presentations, including: a Traditional Dragon Dance, Chinese stilt dancers, Chinese dough art, and live music with special bamboo flute, butterfly harp and long zither arrangements. Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, Center Plaza Level 1, Santa Monica. Full schedule at santamonicaplace.com Peter Bradley Adams in Concert, 8 p.m. The emotionally lyrical folk-pop singer-songwriter plays McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. $17.50. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com The Barry Zweig Trio & Deejay Shiva, 8 p.m. A classic Jazz repertoire on electric guitar, bass and drums by The Barry Zweig Trio at 8 p.m., followed by Deejay Shiva spinning hip-hop, soul and funk at 10 p.m. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com “Iphigenia: Book of Change,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Through puppetry, theater, dance, visual art, video design and music, Elise Kermani presents a hybrid performance film that explores various mythologies of captivity and freedom. The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. $15 to $20. book-of-change. eventbrite.com Charlie Chaplin in “City Lights,” 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Charlie Chaplin plays an unfortunate tramp in love with a blind flower girl in his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, with a
Does that candy heart really say ‘Text Me’? See some truly romantic Valentine’s Day messages, including an elaborate paper lace card from 1896 and a heartshaped chocolate box from the 1930s, at the Santa Monica History Museum. SEE GALLERIES & MUSEUMS.
score composed by the icon himself. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. $8 to $10 cash or check. (310) 322- 2592; oldtownmusichall.org Jeff Michael and the Geminis, Attaloss, Space Cadets, 8:30 p.m. Folk rock from Jeff Michael and the Geminis at 8:30 p.m., followed by contemporary rock from L.A.’s Attaloss at 10 p.m. and the genrebusting Space Cadets at 11:30 p.m. Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica. harvelles.com
Saturday, Feb. 13 “Beginner Birding and Creek Cleanup,” 9 to 11 a.m. A monthly event about bird observation and community service. Gloves, tools, water and binoculars provided. Bring a reusable water bottle. Park behind Gordon’s Market / Alkali Water, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 306-5994; ballonafriends.org Plein Air Paint-Out, 9 a.m. The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore host a painting demonstration with pastel artist Bruce Trentham on the beach with coastal vistas of Malibu Colony, Latino Point, Point Dume and Corral Canyon. Painting demonstration begins at 9 a.m. with a positive group critique at noon. Bring your own art supplies, water, lunch, sunscreen, hat and walking shoes. The beach is located off Pacific Coast Highway between Puerco Canyon and Corral Canyon roads. Free parking on the southbound side of PCH across from Malibu Seafood. (310) 500-6584; allied-artists.com Do-It-Yourself Archiving Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Led by professional archivists, the workshop teaches how to preserve your most
treasured personal documents, images and objects. A free tour of the Laband Gallery’s “Clay to Cloud: The Internet Archive and Our Digital Legacy” exhibit with curator Carolyn Peter follows the workshop. LMU’s William H. Hannon Library, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester. Free. lmu.libcal.com Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert, 10:30 a.m. Andrew, a film composer, and Polly, a music and sound designer for commercials, perform friendly and engaging music for children of all ages with folksy vocal harmonies and a mix of acoustic instruments. Children’s Book World, 10580½ Pico Blvd., Rancho Park. Free. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor Latin jazz concert by Bob DeSena. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Maneli Jamal Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop and Concert, 4 and 8 p.m. Maneli takes the acoustic guitar to new heights, creating a unique visual style of playing while incorporating exciting musical textures. Take your own playing to the next level and learn fingerpicking, percussion, harmonics and slap techniques at Maneli’s workshop from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by his 8 p.m. concert. Concert: $15; workshop: $35. Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 398-2583; boulevardmusic.com Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy a cruise complete with a five-course dinner, a boarding glass of champagne, complimentary beverages, a private candle-lit table, scenic harbor views and live music by Upper Deck. Launches from Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $136.90 to $149. (800) 668-4322; hornblower.com (Continued on page 39)
On Stage – A roundup of this week in local theater c o m p i l e d b y C h r i s t i n a ca m p o d o n i c o Photo by Adrien Carr
Robert Standley and Tanna Frederick struggle with love in “Jack & Jill”
The Odd Couple: “Jack & Jill” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Jack and Jill must decide to love or not to love in this play by Jane Martin about the ups and downs of one oddly perfect couple. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Mar. 27 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (323) 960-1055; plays411.net Moulin Rouge-y: A Night at the Black Cat Cabaret @ Edgemar Center for the Arts Set in 1943 Paris, soldiers, smugglers and society’s elite all try to escape the
war by dancing and drinking at the Black Cat Cabaret. Opens Friday, playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 30 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. $35 to $45. (310) 392-7327; edgemar.org The Brainiac: “Einstein!” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Jack Fry portrays a “pre-crazy haired” Einstein fighting to prove his theory of relativity and win the heart of his nine-year-old son as he struggles to balance personal and professional life. One night only. Plays at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Santa Monica
Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $35. (310) 394-9779; einsteintheplay.com The Family Drama: “Father, Son & Holy Coach” @ The Odyssey Theatre John Posey plays multiple characters from a small Georgia town where football is king in this one-man show about a former pro football player’s relationship with his son, who dreams of other things. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $25. (323) 960-7724; plays411.net
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The Art of the Automobile Venice painter Harold Cleworth on his lifelong love affair with cars By Christina Campodonico Harold Cleworth has two passions in life — paint and cars. But the 76-yearold automobile artist and longtime Venice resident didn’t put the two together until he came to America in the 1970s. Born and raised in Northern England, Cleworth didn’t own a car until he moved to London to work as an illustrator. He had a successful career designing album covers at Decca Records for then little-known bands like The Rolling Stones and The Who, but something was driving him to do more. At the suggestion of some travelers passing through London, Cleworth decided to move to America and landed in San Francisco, where he became known for painting cars in a hyper-realistic style. In his paintings and illustrations, the sun glints off a 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville’s chrome, trees are reflected in a 1964 Corvette Grand Sport’s back end, and the open road bounces off the bottom of a 1967 Shelby Cobra. No detail goes unnoticed; no contour is ever out of place. Visual futurist, illustrator and concept artist Syd Mead praises Cleworth’s work for evoking “the mystique and the ethos of the automobile,” with Mead going on to write “His images capture not just the reflections and sensual shapes of lacquered metal and brilliant chrome, but are imbued with their own gestalt because of his matchless appreciation of form, light, reflection and shape.” That kind of attention to detail has driven Cleworth’s designs for auto magazine covers and posters for the L.A. Auto Show and Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance. Now Cleworth has chronicled his life’s work in a new book called “Cleworth: An ARTFULLife.” From a Dodge muscle car on Abbot Kinney Boulevard to a pink 1957 Lincoln Premiere parked at Pann’s Restaurant in Westchester, the 160-page coffee table book spans Cleworth’s career while also taking readers on a visual journey through L.A.’s roadways and architecture. What started your love affair with cars? My father drove a bus for 50 years. A car was something one achieved. Very few people had cars where I grew up. We all went to school and to work on buses, so when I saw cars I went, “Oh my God, looks like some wealthy person driving by my neighborhood” [Laughs]. My father used to buy me little model cars for Christmas … kind of introduced me to the aesthetics of machinery. He would show me how an engine would
Harold Cleworth pairs a pink 1957 Lincoln Premiere with Pann’s Restaurant for a painting that appears in “Cleworth: An ARTFULLife” work, thinking maybe I would be a mechanic when I grew up or something. But I saw the beauty of an engine and I used to make little sketches of them. Then, when I grew up — 14, 15 — I would hitchhike up to London to the Earl’s Court Motor Show there, so I would see the new car models coming out. It never occurred to me to paint a car until I came to America. Really? When I came to America I saw the ‘50s American cars for the first time in the flesh, as it were, and I was blown away by them. You had so much here in the ‘50s. English cars were always in very good taste, you know, the Jaguars and the Rolls Royces. Here, I saw some bad taste and I loved it. The ‘59 Cadillac — huge fins, and they were painted pink. I thought, “This is what I’m looking for.” So I actually did a painting of a ‘59
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Cadillac, the back end. Published it as a print and it did quite well. What did you do when you relocated to America? It was 1972. I moved to San Francisco, to Haight-Ashbury, and lived on Haight Street for 10 years and opened a little shop. I found a cheap-rent empty store and moved in and then just started to paint. And starved for a while. It was probably one of the most happy periods of my life because I was doing exactly what I was born to do to begin with. No idea whether I was going to make a living at it — it didn’t matter. What brought you to Los Angeles? My business partner said, “It’s the car capital of the world. That’s where you should be.” And he was right. I didn’t know where to live at first. I was wandering around aimlessly and finally settled
on Venice, which is my favorite town, near the beach. And what I loved about Venice was — it’s not anymore — but it was then for the people, for the poor people. It was by the beach. It was rough. It was dangerous. People would say, “You’re crazy. It’s full of crime.” I said, “I don’t care. I want a place with an edge. I want to live in fear of being mugged now and then. It keeps me alive.” I love Venice. How has living here influenced your work? Very much, just by walking around. There are many paintings in our book inspired by literally trucks parked on the street at night. Graffiti that I see on people’s walls that I’ve used as backgrounds for painting. I can walk to the end of my street and see something. It’s here. All you have to do is recognize it. I think it’s my job, or one of the jobs of an
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Locked Up, Not Out Bryonn Bain takes his story of racial profiling and wrongful arrest to a stage in Culver City By Christina Campodonico Bryonn Bain is the last person you’d expect to have an arrest record. He graduated from Columbia and attended Harvard Law. Yet during his second year of law school, Bain, a black man and son of Trinidadian immigrants, found himself in handcuffs and headed to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. More than 15 years later, Bain’s story of racial profiling by police still resonates and forms the basis of his one-man multimedia show, “Lyrics From Lockdown,” playing this weekend at The Actor’s Gang in Culver City. A special fundraiser and post-show discussion with Homeboy Industries founder Father Greg Boyle follows Friday’s performance. The irony of Bain’s life-changing arrest is not lost on him, who quotes a joke his mother says to him: “You have the same degrees as Barack Obama. How come he end up in the White House and you end up in the jailhouse?” Bain actually has one more degree than the president — a master’s from New York University — yet on Oct. 18, 1999, Bain’s Ivy League pedigree meant little to police. To them only his skin color seemed to matter. “We were the only black and brown people around,” recalls Bain, who was arrested along with his brother and cousin
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Bryann Bain was wrongfully jailed while studying law at Harvard
at 96th Street and Broadway on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. They had seen some men tossing bottles at a secondstory window about a block away from the night club they had just left, but decided to head home on the subway to avoid the ruckus. They were stopped by
NYPD officers in the subway station and frisked. “They didn’t [believe] anything that we said,” Bain says of the police. “They threw us against a wall, accused me of stealing my laptop. They asked me why I had it. I said, ‘I’m a law student.’ They said, ‘Well, where do you go to law school.’… I said, ‘Harvard.’ The cops said, ‘How do you afford to go to a school like that? You’re on a [basket]ball scholarship?’ And I was like, ‘You know, actually there aren’t really ball scholarships for law school.’” Bain continues: “Throwing me against the wall, throwing me against the squad car, throwing me in the car, putting me in handcuffs — when you’ve done nothing wrong and they treat you that way, it really challenged everything that I was learning at Harvard Law.” Bain wrote about this experience in an article for The Village Voice. Titled “Walking While Black,” the article interprets the Bill of Rights from the perspective of a black man, provocatively using the n-word to make a point about the discriminatory nature of racial profiling in policing. By the standards of its day and ours, the polemical article went viral. Bain received 400 pages of mail after the article ran in 2000 and “60
Minutes” profiled him. Bain’s crusade against racial profiling came into the spotlight again when he was wrongfully thrown into jail a second time for crimes committed by a clever identity thief. In “Lyrics from Lockdown,” produced by Harry Belafonte’s social justice organization sankofa.org and directed by Gina Belafonte, Bain draws on these experiences, weaving hip-hop, theatre, spoken word, calypso music, letters from Death Row inmate Nanon Williams and the voices of 40 different characters to both tell his story and examine the state of mass incarceration in America. “I wanted to make sort of a new Caribbean gumbo — a gumbo of all these different elements — so when you leave the production you ask yourself, ‘Did I come out of a hip-hop concert, spokenword poetry reading, a classical music recital? Was it a film? Was it a music video? What was it?’” says Bain of the show. Bain developed the material for “Lyrics from Lockdown” through more than a decade of activist teaching at universities, grassroots organizing and theater workshops in prisons across America and their nearby communities. But it was (Continued on page 42)
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artist, to show you something that you’ve seen before but you haven’t noticed. You pair some L.A. landmarks with classic cars in your book. Why did you do that? My favorite period I think has always been the ‘50s, not only in cars but in architecture. My house is full of ‘50s stuff. Some of it’s bad taste. Some of it’s good taste. It was a wonderful period in American history. People were all doing well. They had money, they had cars, they had homes. It was just a delightful colorful period. I’ve always said, “England is in black and white and America is in color, glorious Technicolor.” And I noticed that when I came here. I noticed a blue sky that I’d never seen before, that we didn’t have in England [Laughs]. That era has always stuck with me, just because of the fun America had. What is your painting technique? I’m not sure that I have one. My technique is basically I will shoot pictures of what I want and then start off with a blank canvas. Okay now what? I’ll sketch it. I’ll draw: What situation can I
put this car in? Sometimes I’ll start a painting not knowing what it’s going to look like when it’s done, and to me that is very exciting. If I see the end of it before I start it, then it’s labor. I want to see a painting grow and appear.
Harold Cleworth, left, showcases his life’s work in “Cleworth: An ARTFULLife”
What was your first car? In America? A ’58 Imperial. How was that? Oh gosh, it was stunning. It was enormous. It was turquoise and white [with] fins. Very similar to the ‘59 Cadillac, but it was gigantic. I mean the bumper! There was so much chrome on the bumper it was ridiculous. You could melt the bumper down and make a Mini [Cooper] out of it. It was huge! But the pleasure! Everything was power and it had all these little gizmos in it that I liked, like a button on the floor to change the radio bands. If you didn’t like what you were listening to, you’d kick this button with your foot. What’s your favorite car of all the cars you’ve owned? The ‘58 Imperial without question. It
was just me. I don’t consider myself a good mechanic at all, but I could work on that car. I could open the car and figure out if something was wrong. If I opened the hood of my car now, my Dodge Magnum, I haven’t a clue what the hell I’m looking at. I became emotionally attached to that car because I had worked on it. I had fixed it. I had made it run.
Harold Cleworth signs copies of “Cleworth: An ARTFULLife” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Peterson Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Visit cleworthart.com to see more of his work.
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Discovery and Focus Venice expat Chris Laterzo returns to making California-infused rock By Bliss Bowen We’re all juggling competing demands and commitments: work, family, friends, pet projects. For artists, the need to carve out creative time and space is acute, because the kinds of free associations that birth songs and paintings and story ideas demand open blocks of time. That tension between personal and family life, freewheeling discovery and grounded focus informs former Venice resident Chris Laterzo’s newest release, which he celebrates Friday at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. “West Coast Sound” is Laterzo’s first album since 2009’s “Juniper and Pinon” and his fifth since 1997’s “American River.” “It’s taking me longer between albums,” he says ruefully. “With do-it-yourself folks, you’re usually holding down some kind of job, and you’re not able to devote 24/7 to your craft, y’know? And the last couple years have been a little more busy for me on the personal side.” That “personal side” — marriage and fatherhood — informs one of the sweetest tracks, “Echo Park”:
“It’s a long crosstown ride To my old Venice vibe Where I had an ocean in my backyard… I miss the Abbot My morning habit The Pacific Chateau Sure was hard to let go”
“‘Echo Park’ is definitely related to becoming a father,” he acknowledges. “I remember very specifically writing it and how the whole thing came about; it just holds a good spot for me. I had just moved from Venice after 10 years to Echo Park, and it was a big change. It exposed me to a whole new side of L.A. and I appreciated the city more.” The album’s dominant theme, the urge to wander and explore, emerges in tracks like the psychedelic “The Ray Bradbury” and “Someday Blue,” a simple, pretty melody played on acoustic guitar, bass and drums: “I feel like sliding behind a wheel/ And driving down an open road/ …I have to find a better way/ To become a steadier burning sun/ Keep those devils on the run.” Chasing after his 4-year-old son provides an interesting new perspective on life and deep source material, though Laterzo admits it’s also a time-consuming distraction from writing. Now living with his family in the Valley, the Colorado native views
Chris Laterzo intertwines his personal evolution with the geography of Southern California in his new album “West Coast Sound”
L.A. from the various geographical poles that have defined his experience here — a perspective reflected in Jessamine Sison’s eye-grabbing cover art for “West Coast Sound,” which
content as well as their sound. Not by accident does Laterzo and longtime bassist Jeff LeGore’s production evoke sun-sozzled ’70s L.A. rock and country icons like Gram Parsons and Neil Young.
“I don’t like perfect, so I don’t overlay a lot of instruments. I want to hear each instrument doing its particular thing. ‘Echo Park’ is two acoustics, pedal steel, bass and drum, basically. Each instrument has its own real place.” – Chris Laterzo
depicts a desert-rooted Laterzo gazing at blue skies and a traffic light as ocean waves roll gently past Joshua trees toward his feet. Sison’s surreal rendering — her response, Laterzo says, to his music — is a potent statement about the songs’
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“I try to keep it somewhat organic, so in that respect, it reflects the ’70s West Coast sound, and it’s a lot of acoustic guitars and electric guitar and piano,” Laterzo says. “I also listened to Ryan Adams’ ‘Easy Tiger’ and Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers,’ just to get ideas of how
they’re getting certain sounds. “Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours,’ there are so many overdubs you tend not to hear the gritty details of each instrument. It’s perfect. I don’t like perfect, so I don’t overlay a lot of instruments. I want to hear each instrument doing its particular thing. ‘Echo Park’ is two acoustics, pedal steel, bass and drum, basically. Each instrument has its own real place.” Much credit for the recording’s relaxed warmth goes to his longtime bandmates, particularly LeGore and guitarist/pedal steel player Dan Wistrom. “It’s been a blessing for me to be able to play with Jeff,” Laterzo enthuses. “He can sing, he’s got great harmonies, he’s really reliable, he loves to play, he doesn’t really judge. And Dan’s just a virtuoso; a jedi, as a musician. He’s just phenomenal. But he doesn’t have an attitude about it. It’s about the song for him.” All three are veterans of L.A.’s Americana community, where Laterzo’s harmony-draped melodies and unabashed fondness for Parsons, Young and ’70s country-rock have found particular favor. “I think it’s a much more happening city for live music than it was 10 years ago,” Laterzo says, “especially for roots music.” That’s by night. By day, he teaches geometry, algebra and a U.S. government class at Palisades High School — an entirely “separate world” from his music. His students “talk about music all the time,” but, like every generation, relate to music differently. “They listen to it all the time, but it’s not really listening music,” he observes. “I hardly hear anybody listening to the wide genre of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s more about the energy or the beat to the music, hip-hop and rap. “There’s rap and hip-hop that’s poetic. But it doesn’t seem like they’re really delving into the lyrics and the melody. And they’re listening with one earbud out and one earbud in. I don’t see people writing lyrics on the back of notebooks either — did you do that? I don’t see people doing that anymore.” Chris Laterzo & Buffalo Robe play at 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City; Nocona opens at 9 p.m.. No cover, and tip jar donations go directly to the artists. Call (310) 390-1328 or visit chrislaterzo.com.
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“Annie Hall” / The Purple Rose of Cairo,” 7:30 p.m. Two Woody Allen comedy classics in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Aero Theater, 328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica. $9 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinemathequecalendar.com Steve Wynn in Concert, 8 p.m. The indie/contemporary rocker plays a gig at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com The History of Black Poetry in L.A., 8 p.m. Celebrate the great black poets of L.A. at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Unkle Monkey, 10 p.m. Rock covers and originals at Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com
Sunday, Feb. 14
H appenings 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
9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com
Monday, Feb. 15
“Peace and Coexistence,” 7 to 9 p.m. Jerry Peace Activist Rubin’s monthly Activist Support Circle features a diverse lineup of religious leaders, including: the Rev. Janet McKeithen, minister of the Church in Ocean Park; Rabbi Jonathan Klein, executive director of CLUE (Clergy
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
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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
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Attendants,” 10 a.m. Author Casey Grant discusses her book about the challenges and rewards that she and her colleagues faced while chasing the prestige of a career in the sky. Flight Path Museum in the LAX Imperial Terminal, 6661 W. Imperial Highway, Westchester. Free admission and parking. flightpathmuseum.com
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“Things That Aren’t Here Anymore,” narrated by broadcaster Ralph Story and hosted in person by author and historian Marc Wanamaker. The film shows well-loved Los Angeles and Venice landmarks from the 1920s to the ‘60s and includes personal photographs, film clips and home movies. Snacks will be provided. Oakwood Recreation Center, 767 California Ave., Venice. $5 for members; $8 for non-members. (310) 967-5170; venicehistoricalsociety.org
Falasophy. Crowne Plaza LAX, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. Park and enter on 98th Street. gatewaytola.org Playa Vista Teen Coding Club, 4 p.m. A space for people age 12 to 18 to explore interests in technology, computers and coding. Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista. (310) 437-6680; lapl.org/branches/playa-vista Gourmet Food Truck Night, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each Tuesday night, diverse tent vendors and gourmet food trucks take over the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. This week’s lineup includes theCurry- wurst Truck, Belly BombZ, Tainamite, Street Kitchen LA, Oaxaca on Wheels and Kakigory Kreamery. (310) 392-8537; californiaheritagemuseum.org
Galleries & Museums Black History Month takes to the skies at the Flight Path Museum. SEE TUESDAY.
The Da Capo Piano Trio, 6 to 8 p.m. USC grad students play Brahms and other romantic pieces from the last two centuries. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8350; annenbergbeachhouse.com
Amancio, which tells the story of a science fair judge who likes his zucchini with ranch and bickers over the matter with a science fair participant. Children’s Book World, 10580½ Pico Blvd., Rancho Park. Free. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com
Sierra Club Airport Marina Group, 7 p.m. Marina del Rey Historical Society president Willie Hjorth speaks on “The History of Marina del Rey” at Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 613-1175
Unkle Monkey, 6 to 9 p.m. Acoustic soft rock and island music each Wednesday at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com
“Do The Right Thing,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Black History Month movie screenings continue at the Montana Branch Library with Spike Lee’s film about racial tensions in a New York City neighborhood. Santa Monica’s Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8682; smpl.org
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Buckheit Educational Leadership Series, 7 p.m. Denison University President Adam Weinberg is the keynote speaker for Vistamar School’s 6th annual Buckheit Educational Leadership Series. His presentation is titled “Choosing a College: Get the most out of the college admissions process by understanding what matters in college and who succeeds in the job market.” Vistamar School Performing Arts Space, 737 Hawaii St., El Segundo. Free. RSVP required. (310) 643-7377; vistamarschool.org VHS’s 30th Anniversary Quarterly Lecture, 7 p.m. The Venice Historical Society continues its 30th anniversary celebration with a screening of
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“Ayotzinapa: A Roar of Silence,” opens from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. An international touring mixed-media exhibition amplifying the story of the 43 Mexican students forcefully disappeared by Mexican state police. Through March 27 at SPARC’s Durón Gallery, 685 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-9560; sparcinla.org Bettina Hubby’s “The Sexual Bronze Show,” through Feb. 20. The exhibit’s theme is in the name. Bronze pairings on pedestals occupy the front gallery, and photographs of those same pairings in various naughty states are in the back. Klowden Mann, 6023 Washington Blvd., Culver City. klowdenmann.com “Attune: the Lyrical World of Leebs,” through Feb. 21. Artist Lee Ann Goya, also known as “Leebs,” shares artwork and found-object installations that are freeform expressions of her mind and spirit while listening to bebop and jazz music. Trunk Gallery, 12818 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 483-7221; trunkgallery.org “Journeys of the Heart,” through Feb. 25. The dual exhibit features Masha Dobrovolska’s oil paintings and watercolors and Rhonna del Rio’s yoga-inspired art made from recycled materials. Art Space, 419 Main St., El Segundo. (424) 2771460; artspace-la.com Antique Valentine’s Day Cards Exhibit, through Feb. 27. The exhibit features a collection of historic Valentine’s Day cards dating back to the late 19th century, documenting the history of sending sentiments of love from its hand-made origins through its place as a modern commercial industry. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. santamonicahistory.org
Toastmasters Speakers by the Sea, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn to overcome your public presentation nerves at this weekly meeting. Pregerson Technical Facility, Room 230A, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. (424) 625-3131 “Never Insult a Killer Zucchini,” 6 p.m. Join local author Elana Azose for the celebration of her new picture book coauthored with Brandon
Free Day at Santa Monica History Museum, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Visit the museum’s six galleries of local history, art and culture for free today. 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org
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“The Mardi Gras Parade in Venice is wonderful,” says Mielniczenko. “[Mardi Gras Parade founder] Jessica Long and friends do a great job! It is a true expression of culture, music and an important tradition! We regard the Carnaval and Mardi Gras to have similar traditions in Brazil and New Orleans.” Mielniczenko says the idea for the parade came after years of hearing the local Brazilian community express an interest in it. As the host of two weekly Brazilian-themed radio shows, he says he’s been involved with most of the Brazilian events in Los Angeles. “Being in Venice and seeing parades, music, arts, I had been thinking of starting a bloco carnavalesco parade and keeping it neighborhood-oriented. Last year I proposed the parade and [the local Brazilian community] all jumped in with great enthusiasm. I said ‘It’s Carnaval time. Let’s do it.’ Now it’s happening!” The second annual Venice Brazilian Carnaval Bloco begins at noon on Saturday at the corner of Ocean Front Walk and Rose Avenue.
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114 Moves it 115 Animal rights issue 116 Utterly enchant DOWN 1 Pilates class array 2 Zwei quadrupled 3 First Nations tribe 4 Makes it easier 5 Hope venues for 50 yrs. 6 Ancient Chinese sage 7 Latin dating word 8 It merged with WorldCom in 1998 9 Retirement plans 10 Classic delivery vehicle 11 Space bar neighbor 12 Beth preceder 13 TV Land fare 14 Pirate treasure at your neighbor’s house 15 Defunct self-serve eatery 16 Just say no 18 Like Pluto, once 19 Exodus high point 22 Attention-getters on the road 23 Attention-getters at a bar 28 Relax 30 Antarctic sight 31 Outback fare 33 Kitchen remodeling selection 34 ’60s-’70s TV detective 35 Did away with voting? 37 Fact-checking can help avoid it 38 Haute couture initials 41 Gives a thumbs-up 46 Brewery container 47 Harry’s successor 48 Status __ 49 Wishful words 51 Flimflam 52 Possum pal of Porky Pine
54 Gradually made a member of 55 “Just checking the alarm, folks” 57 Nincompoop 58 Squander 59 “Toy Story” dinosaur 62 Work on a tree, maybe 64 Blackjack need 66 Gulf Coast environs 67 Nearly flawless diamond highlights 68 Red Sox legend Williams 69 One-named Milanese model 70 Calendar abbr. 71 Holiday __ 76 Wall St. hedger 78 Script fixers, for short 79 Gets out of Dodge 80 Applied __ 81 Get it finished 82 Like some lions 83 Contest with picadors 85 Cut 86 “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo 89 Absorbent cloth 90 Micronesia components 91 Periods in sentences 94 Father of Methuselah 97 Blue shoe material of song 99 Needle holder 101 Pretty, maidenwise 102 Antismoking TV spots, e.g. 103 Alberto’s alternative, with “el” 104 Omsk objection 107 Charlemagne’s realm: Abbr. 108 “As __ Like It”
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ter 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: Cy Scott Kirshner. Title: Vice president. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 14, 2016. Argonaut published: January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2016. 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 File No. 2016010124 The following person is doing business as: Women In Consumer Technology 818 N. Mansfield Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90038. Registered owners: Women In Consumer Electronics, LLC 818 N. Mansfield Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90038. 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: Carol Campbell. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 2016. Argonaut published: January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2016. 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 File No. 2016011293 The following person is doing business as: Los Angeles Cash For Cars 13200 Pacific Promenade Los Angeles, CA. 90094. Registered owners: drew Marks, INC. 13200 Pacific Promenade #120 Playa Vista, CA. 90094. 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 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: Andrew Galvin. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 25, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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. 2016017869 The following person is doing business as: Amanda D. Smith, Psy. D. 2730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 6301 Santa Monica, CA. 90403. Registered owners: Amanda D. Smith 13200 Pacific Promenade #120 Playa Vista, CA. 90094. 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: Amanda D. Smith. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 25, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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).
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. 2016025797 The following person is doing business as: Marina Firewood, Marina del Rey Firewood and santa Monica Firewood 4500 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Marina Boat & RV Storage 4500 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. 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 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: William Stein III. Title: Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 2, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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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FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT File No. 2016022370 The following person is doing business as: Everything Divine Decor And Events 23035 Strathern St. West Hills, CA. 91304. Registered owners: Nami T. Brown 23035 Strathern St. West Hills, CA. 91304. 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: Nami Brown. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 28, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 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
FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT File No. 2016020217 The following person is doing business as: Bev Concepts 129 Arena St. El Segundo, CA. 90245. Registered owners: John William Bevelheimer 7471 Denrock Ave. 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: John William Bevelheimer. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 27, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25
and March 3, 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. 2016025213 The following person is doing business as: N8 Beauty 645 W. 9th Street Unit #110-320 Los Angeles, CA. 90015. Registered owners: Nikkia Jackson 645 W. 9th Street Unit #110-320 Los Angeles, CA. 90015. 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: Nikkia Jackson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 2, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 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. 2016026638 The following person is doing business as: VenicePier2Peer 204 Hampton Dr. #13, Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Peter John Ruiz 204 Hampton Dr. #13 Venice, CA. 90291. 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: Peter John Ruiz. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 3, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 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).
Public Notices NOTICe TO CreDITOrS OF buLK SaLe (uCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 8734-JH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: CHAN RESTAURANTS INCORPORATED, A CALIFORNIA CORP, 13151 FOUNTAIN PARK DR #C-101, PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094 Doing Business as: THE SLICE All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: LUC TRASLEGLISE, 13151 FOUNTAIN PARK DR #C-101, PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, LEASE AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 13151 FOUNTAIN PARK DR #C-101, PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13017 ARTESIA BLVD #D106, CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 9, 2015 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13017 ARTESIA BLVD #D106, CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last day for filing claims shall be DECEMBER 8, 2015, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 11/5/2015 BUYER: LUC TRASLEGLISE LA1601276 ARGONAUT 11/19/15
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