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VOL 47, NO 8 Local News & Culture
NEWS
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OPINION Overdevelopment and antisocial behavior are ruining what used to be a great place to live ............................ 8
Double Identity Rain Pryor embraces the Jewish
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leadership from City Hall has been hard to find .......................................... 8
SANTA MONICA LIFE The dress code for this charity gala was no jacket (or pants) required . ..................... 30
Venice is Losing the Sky
Angry, and Rightly So Where affluence meets poverty,
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L e tt e r s ‘Compassionate and Comprehensive’ Re: “From Venice with Angst,” News, Feb. 16 We each have a bias for the candidates we’ve chosen to support, and my bias is for Mike Bonin. Objectively, he has a record to be proud of; he’s actually engaged in substantial actions on the issue of homelessness that are compassionate and comprehensive. I knew of him when he was Bill Rosendahl’s chief of staff, and when I’ve needed assistance both Bill’s and Mike’s offices were responsive about problems that my neighborhood in Westchester encountered. With respect to Mark Ryavec, when it comes to the homeless — with a good heart and good intentions, I’m sure — I think he nonetheless takes extreme measures due to frustrations that unfortunately cloud his judgment, i.e., preferring likely unconstitutional actions that only serve short-term objectives and that would hurt our city in the long term. I don’t know enough about Robin Rudisill to have an educated opinion about her, but
I can presume that she has good intentions and could represent us well. Thankfully, we seem to have three good candidates — so at least we should be well represented, no matter who gets elected. But with Mike, I’m confident that he’ll remain accessible and open about discussing solutions to our problems. With Ryavec, I’ve been assured by a friend who supports him that he’s not as extreme when it comes to the homeless even though his actions to date make me believe otherwise; i.e., I’m relatively confident that his hard lines can be softened with reason Besides, that can become irrelevant thanks to judges who will likely continue to be a check and balance to otherwise bad policies in which Los Angeles engages. With Robin, I generally believe that pretty much any candidate has good intentions and can represent us well. I’ll presume that she’s no different, and I’ll presume that she’ll do a good job. In closing, I hope that those of you who support either Robin or Mark will consider that with
Mike we’re on a path of hard, actual experience, and that he’s objectively represented the majority of us well. That’s why I prefer to have your candidates continue to work their strengths to help Mike’s office better represent all of us (as I believe he already does), not just those of us who are already biased in his favor. Let’s hope for the best no matter who gets elected. Bill Myers Westchester Mind the Ruin of Third Street Re: “From Venice with Angst,” News, Feb. 16 I’m voting for Ryavec and I’m proud of Rudisill, but not so proud of Mike Bonin. Pictures speak louder than words sometimes, and the pictures of the trash and pollution overwhelming Third Street are happening on Bonin’s watch. It’s time for Venice to have better representation! Rick Swinger Venice HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE ARGONAUT: letters@argonautnews.com.
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Dear Citizens of the World Charter School Parents, Staff, and Board Members: We write this open letter to oppose your intended co-location within our school. We realize that current California law (Proposition 39) allows for “empty” classrooms to be allocated to charter schools seeking space in district facilities. Unfortunately, that has come to mean any space without a dedicated teacher and student roster, including school libraries, computer labs, art and music studios, and rooms for support services — key components in providing quality education at any school. Your proposed co-location threatens to deny our students of these critically important resources. Did you know that…? • We are 1 of only 4 schools in all of LAUSD that has a fully integrated special education program (mild to moderate and moderate to severe disability) and the classrooms you would take away from us house our Physical and Occupational Therapy services which would likely move to our hallways. • We have LAUSD’s longest-running dual language Spanish immersion program (founded 27 years ago) where our students learn about other cultures through music, dance, art, and cooking and by occupying these classrooms you would eliminate this successful enrichment model. • We have over 700 students (ETK to 5th grade) in our Spanish Immersion, English Learning Academy, and Special Education programs from truly diverse socio-economic backgrounds and these classrooms are used to integrate our art and physical education programs. • We would lose our only dedicated computer lab, serving as the single point of access to the internet for many of our students, on the heels of receiving funding for upgrades. • Our programs are in demand with enrollment numbers on the rise and by adding several hundred more students to our space you would hinder our carefully staggered lunch and recess periods, complicate an already-congested traffic pattern, and impede our growth. If you want Citizens of the World students to care deeply about other people and to see themselves as responsible citizens of their community, how can you in good conscience displace your fellow brothers and sisters at Grand View and squelch their progress? The operating norms of Citizens of the World’s strategic plan state: “We operate with integrity. We align our beliefs with our actions. We don’t shoot elephants.” (See George Orwell’s essay, Shooting an Elephant, about the destructive nature of imperialism for clarification on the reference.) This precept is more relevant now than ever. As we enter a time when charter schools pose a real threat to the whole of public education, we should all be wary of discarding the parts of the system that actually work. Grand View Boulevard Elementary works. Please be true to your ideals. Don’t shoot the elephant. Ultimately, you deprive not only us but also yourselves. Sincerely, Concerned Parents at Grand View Boulevard Elementary School
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Schoolboard Showdown Four vie for a Westside seat that could tip the ideological balance of the LAUSD board By Gary Walker As outside groups spend big on TV, radio and direct-mail advertising to define what’s at stake in the contest for the Westside’s seat on the LAUSD board, the candidates themselves have begun drawing stark contrasts among themselves in their own words. Three candidates hope to unseat incumbent LAUSD Board President Steve Zimmer, who is seeking reelection to a third term. Education consultant Nick Melvoin taught at an LAUSD middle school before losing his job to senioritybased layoffs during the recession. Allison Holdorff Polhill is a parent organizer and longtime member of the Palisades Charter High School board of directors. Gregory Martayan is an education advocate and public relations specialist. With two other LAUSD board seats on the ballot elsewhere, the outcome of the race could redefine whether allies of the teachers unions or charter schools control the nation’s second-largest school district. All contenders agree that the campaign has taken a turn toward mudslinging, due in large part to the influence of independent expenditure committees that had already poured over $2.5 million into the race as of a Jan. 26 reporting deadline. Case in point: A committee by the name L.A. Students for Change borrowed the split-photograph imagery of the poster for the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer” to cast Zimmer as a villain in “Making of a Scandal,” that being the district’s iPad rollout debacle. As for the candidates themselves, Martayan is now arguing race is an essential but overlooked component to the school board contest, as the majority of LAUSD students are Latino or AfricanAmerican. He’s accusing Zimmer of overlooking the needs of black and Latino students and says Brentwood resident
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the futures of Angeleno children.” he asserted. “Holdorff and Melvoin have an elitist approach to schools that doesn’t belong in the city of Los Angeles.” Martayan said it was unfair for charter groups to blame teachers for what some call “failing schools” and pledged to be an advocated for educators. “Teachers are not to blame for a system broken long before they even came in to the system. They are not to blame for the unfunded liabilities. Whereas Zimmer uses divisive language to pit traditional school and charter parents against each other Melvoin and Holdorff use the same divisive language about teachers,” Martayan said. Westchester Secondary Charter has been advocating for a building in Westchester, and if elected Martayan made them a personal promise that he might find difficult to keep. Gregory Martayan “I guarantee that, as their board member, Martayan’s mantra at each campaign I will get them the space anywhere they forum so far has been “safe schools, want it. It is up to the board member to accountability and transparency.” Of the negotiate the contracts to get what they four contenders, he’s raised the least need,” he said. amount of campaign funding but is among But Martayan also acknowledges that the loudest in decrying the millions of charters have no legal right to space dollars being thrown into the race. wherever they want it. “You have outside money that is coming “If I don’t fix the Los Angeles Unified in to a buy a race that is going to dictate School District future generations will be Melvoin and Pacific Palisades resident Holdorff Polhill are tone-deaf to the needs of minority students. Holdorff Polhill took umbrage at Martayan’s accusation, saying that she has fought to keep minority students at Palisades Charter High School after the district cut its transportation budget. “Absolutely nothing could be further from the truth. I think it’s beyond offensive to be painted in that way,” she said. Melvoin also brushed the criticism aside as a “baseless” accusation. In four separate interviews, each of the candidates spoke to The Argonaut about their positions on the controversial co-location of charter schools on traditional public school campuses, allocation of the school district’s $7.6-billion annual budget and the future of public schools in Los Angeles.
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Holdorff Polhill has focused on LAUSD’s $1.46-billion budget deficit, touting her ability to work with unions, teachers and school administrators as one of her biggest advantages. “I had great success being on the board and was able to turn things around. Right now, LAUSD has a $15 million unfunded liability in teacher health benefits because of this board’s mismanagement,” she said. Holdorff Polhill has promised to establish an advisory committee of administrators, outside financial experts and teachers union members to confront future health costs. “When you’re in a crisis like this, you need to bring all parties together in order to see the problem and diagnose it,” she said. While she is enjoying support from charter-affiliated groups, Holdorff Polhill said voters should not be deceived into thinking that she would advocate for charters at the expense of traditional or magnet schools. “My mantra has been always I am not supporting one model over another. I am
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“but in the debates we hear a lot from Steve about starting this or that. The question a lot of people have is why after eight years on the board are we just starting this?” When it comes to charter co-locations, he acknowledges there are problems and would like to see the city controller’s office conduct an audit of all city-owned properties where charter schools that cannot find space might be able to lease public or privately owned land. Melvoin said there are important contrasts among the candidates. “Out of all the challengers, we’ve gotten the most granular on what we want to do on day one — not just platitudes but ideas. It’s one thing to say that the district has problems. It’s one thing to be critical of the budget and how the current administration has handled it, but it’s another to offer solutions,” he said. Nick Melvoin Melvoin acknowledges that his testiMelvoin has received a number of mony in the charter advocate-funded significant endorsements, including that of Vergara vs. California — which would the Los Angeles Times and former Los have stripped teachers of certain existing Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, who has due process rights, protections according poured $1 million in the race. Riordan to seniority and permanent-hire status — helped fund the 2012 Vergara vs. Califor- may hurt him with teachers but said he nia lawsuit over seniority-based teacher isn’t anti-union. layoffs, in which Melvoin testified. “The thing about Vergara is if unions “I compliment Steve [Zimmer] on his don’t get on board with some reform, the dedication and passion,” Melvoin said, [political] right is going to come with a not running on a charter platform. I’m not Ms. Charter thing,” Holdorff Polhill said. On co-locations, she recommends moving up the dates when traditional schools are notified that a charter school will be coming to their campus and organizing parents and teachers on both sides long before the next school year begins. Both she and Melvoin are drawing from similar pools of support, but Holdorff Polhill draws a sharp distinction: “I think we’re different ages and have different experiences that we’ll bring to the board. I have a lot of governing experience. I would consider myself an expert in governance.” How she will win the race, she said, rests largely on her “tenacity, my commitment to kids and the personal testimonials that I have.”
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Zimmer says he is running to “finish the job that I started eight years ago.” There have been ups and downs and mistakes, he acknowledged, but believes his record as a board member who has faced extremely difficult governing decisions should earn him another term. Zimmer points to endorsements from Mayor Eric Garcetti and Rep. Maxine Waters as significant, and not just because of their elected status. “These are not people who always get involved in school board races, especially when it’s this contentious,” he said. The antagonistic nature of the campaign has not, however, caused Zimmer to rethink his reelection strategy. “All we know how to do is to tell our truth and really put our faith in the idea that ultimately, when you walk with the
truth and the dreams of their families, that the truth will actually cut through and be more powerful,” he said. “But we’re worried that some of these lies will stick,” he acknowledged. “In each of these campaigns, you either become more of yourself and less of yourself. I’m not willing to be dishonest. I hope people will see through all of the distortions and lies.” Unlike his opponents, Zimmer has been a vocal advocate for having state legislators review Proposition 39, which assigns charter schools rights to operate on school district property. “It should be abolished and retired to the annals of bad public policy,” Zimmer said. “It has pitted families and schools against each other and is far too vague.” Zimmer said his time on the board, especially navigating the district through draconian state budget cuts during the recession, has given him the experience necessary to tackle today’s problems. “When I was asked to run again, I hoped that people will be able to see that’s what is needed: Someone who can step in and hit the ground running. There are skills and experiences that have been earned to bring people together,” he said. “You can’t buy that. You can’t smart your way into that, and you can’t fight your way into that.”
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Venice is Losing the Sky Overdevelopment and antisocial behavior are ruining what used to be a great place to live By Jack Schwartz The author is an attorney who’s lived in Venice for more than two decades. My mailman plans to retire soon and tells me he’ll be moving to Mt. Shasta. When I ask if he’ll miss Venice, his reply is “I already do.” Venice has already lost what made him love this place. When I bought my house in Venice 21 years ago, I installed large windows so I could see the sky and trees and enjoy the quiet street out front. My neighbors were three elderly ladies in modest homes they had purchased for about $9,000 when their husbands worked for Douglas Aircraft at what’s now Santa Monica Airport. Once in a while I’d come home from work to find beautiful brown hawks sitting on my fence. When he had a heavy rain, Penmar Park filled with ducks. Sure, things weren’t perfect around Penmar Park back then: no scheduled street cleaning, park-user trash thrown out of cars, a few off-leash dogs scaring old folks out on their daily walks, used condoms in the gutter from hookers who worked out of their cars, the early Monday onslaught of trash trucks (even on holiday weekends). These days I keep my windows closed and the curtains shut. Though we Venetians are mostly Bernie Sanders types, I can relate to what the Trumpers feel — outrage at the middle class getting stomped on by destructive economic
forces, offense at gentrifying newcomers’ sense of entitlement, and frustration with the city’s unwillingness to do anything about it. The quality and uniqueness of Venice life is sliding downhill, thanks to an influx of the rich and tasteless.
prices in the $6-million range. One of my new neighbors, the Venice Wave House at 1234 Morningside Way, is complemented by barricades out front that make it look like street parking is prohibited there — this way potential buyers get an unobstructed view of the property.
The quality and uniqueness of Venice life is sliding downhill, thanks to an influx of the rich and tasteless. The average lot size east of Lincoln Boulevard is larger than to the west, so developers are buying up homes here by the fist-full, displacing families and the elderly to build giant boxes that look like 7-Elevens or county jails. They house transient Airbnb tourists or new neighbors who are often unfriendly. We live in a 7a.m.-to-5 p.m. construction zone six days a week. And when you feel the vibrations of the bulldozers, you look out your window and instead of blue sky and trees you see a wall. If you’re really unlucky, you have a neighbor’s second-floor exterior balcony with a clear view into your bedroom, as I now have from three. Across the street from me are two houses that appear to be competing for the title of the Westside’s Ugliest Building. Think bizarre exteriors, double-lot footprints and
There are still great reasons to live in Venice. Ocean breezes. People strolling down or whizzing by on a variety of wheels. Mini library stands that offer a free book to borrow. My yard full of birds and bees and butterflies. And some new homes are truly innovative, by which I mean creative and beautiful instead of flashy and out of context with the neighborhood. We still have a handful of affordable restaurants and lots of what I call real Venetians — people just odd enough to be interesting. What else do we have? Traffic. Congested intersections. Cars speeding on residential streets. Morons driving with dogs in their laps. Ignored stop signs — even next to playing fields. Lots of illegal off-leash dogs in the park (Recreation & Parks employees tell me it’s up to police
to enforce leash laws, but police incorrectly say no one is asking them to do so as my neighbors and I have done). Flyers and flyswatters stuffed into our gates by ambitious real estate agents. Hundreds of takeoffs and landings from nearby Santa Monica Airport. Nine-dollar beers and $15 glasses of wine on Rose Avenue for the overpaid tech kids. Fortress-high fences and hedges dividing newcomers from their neighbors. Broken sidewalks. Live-in RVs with toilet flush streams flowing into the gutter. And, same as 21 years ago, no regular street cleanings. I’ve complained to Councilman Mike Bonin’s office about the lack of street cleaning, off-leash dogs and speeding cars, only to have an aide tell me there are neighborhoods with even greater problems and the city can’t be everywhere all the time. And so Venice has become a place where people can drive fast with a phone in their hand and ignore inconvenient stop signs on the way home to their mini-mansions, then walk their horse-sized dogs over to the park to use it as a toilet. Antisocial behavior is no longer the exclusive province of the filthy rich, it’s the norm. Something must be done, and soon, or Venice will become nothing more than a destination in tourist guidebooks. It would be better if it also remained a nice place to live. A version of this column first appeared in the Los Angeles Times.
Venice is Angry, and Rightly So Where affluence meets poverty, leadership from City Hall has been hard to find By Nick Antonicello The writer is chair of the ad-hoc Venice Neighborhood Council committee reviewing the possibility of independent cityhood for Venice. The Argonaut’s Feb. 16 story on the Council District 11 race (“From Venice with Angst”) accurately describes the frustrations of a changing Venice. It is no coincidence that the incumbent is being challenged by not just one but two Venetians who believe that fundamental change in leadership is required. Under the incumbent, Venice has become a tale of two neighborhoods. On one side there is the vast affluence of new residents employed in the surging high-tech sector, replacing traditional beach bungalows with new sleek-glass architecture and a ushering
in a less-bohemian and eclectic lifestyle. As the new rapidly replaces the old, longtime Venetians find themselves gentrified out and unable to retain their
While Venice accounts for only 20 of the council district’s 124 precincts, the angst that has taken hold in this urban beach enclave could translate into a
Longtime Venetians find themselves gentrified out and unable to retain their roots. roots, with no help against the hard economic reality of skyrocketing rents and home prices. In a race that has been quiet (likely destined for single-digit turnout, given the lack of competition for mayor), Venetians seem to be the only segment of L.A. that has a reason to vote on March 7.
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larger-than-usual voter turnout here. For the stakes are high. While some Venetians contemplate outright secession, others are simply frustrated by deteriorating conditions at the beach (both the bike path and Ocean Front Walk), crime, homelessness and the lack of a plan to fix these things after four years under Councilman Mike Bonin.
The incumbent has made a boatload of printed promises in his direct-mail reelection campaign, including: Safe Neighborhoods, Green Neighborhoods, Beautiful Neighborhoods and Thriving Neighborhoods. But Venice has not realized this plethora of political promises from a career politician who is rarely seen and hardly heard. Venice is not safe in many locales, traffic continues to be stifling and the boardwalk is in worse shape today than it was four years ago. For where is the day-to-day maintenance for a tourist destination visited by more people a year than attend all NFL games in a given season? For where are the “smart investments” to improve Venice that were promised four years ago, other than allowing it to
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led the fight to control overdevelopment and built her reputation as an advocate for coastal concerns? Weeks before the election the incumbent is calling for more police, the same way he did four years ago with little or no results. By his own admission he called for lower business taxes for hi-tech firms that are barely part of the Venice fabric, as L.A.’s inability to provide essential services led exhausted business owners to seek out Business Improvement Districts (BID) because they can’t rely on the downtown culture to put Venice first, second or even third? The winner of this election gets five and half years on the council instead of the normal four-year
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Double Identity Rain Pryor embraces the Jewish and African-American heritages that make her whole Photo by Maria Martin
Rain Pryor juggles heartache, comedy and biracial identity in “Fried Chicken & Latkes” By Christina Campodonico For all intents and purposes, Rain Pryor should be screwed up — royally. Hookers, ex-girlfriends, hangers-on and ex-wives ran rampant while drugs and alcohol flowed freely in the palatial home of her father, the much beloved and intensely provocative king of comedy Richard Pryor. Her mother’s apartment in the “wrong part” of Beverly Hills wasn’t the most stable environment either. Not long after her father’s 1980 attempt at suicide by self-immolation while freebasing cocaine, 11-year-old Rain discovered her mother Shelley Bonus (Richard Pryor’s second of five wives) in bed with slashed wrists, feebly attempting to staunch the flow of blood with some scarves — an episode Rain details in her memoir “Jokes My Father Never Taught Me: Life, Love and Loss with Richard Pryor.”
“I should be that kid that’s f**ked up,” she says during a break on the set of her one-woman show “Fried Chicken and Latkes,” now playing at Jewish Women’s
like, ‘Why are you? You’re not one of us. You never have been.’ Codependent? Yes. And that’s my thing: I had to learn to not take care of everybody.”
“I’ve been that way since I was a kid. My dad always said that: ‘Why are you so damn happy?’” — Rain Pryor Theatre in Santa Monica. “I’m a celebrity’s child, and a celebrity known for drugs and alcohol. Not my thing. I tried it. I did it. I even went to Alcoholics Anonymous, like a 12-step. I stayed for 15 years and my mom started laughing, because my mom really went to those kinds of things, and she was
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On top of dealing with her parents’ mental health and drug abuse issues, Rain had to wrestle with her own challenges — namely her identity as the daughter of a black man and a white Jewish woman at a time when growing up biracial meant being actively scrutinized or even threatened. In both her
show and her book, she recounts seeing crosses burned on her front lawn during the 1970s and shares how both black and Jewish kids shunned and bullied her for being biracial. In spite of her tumultuous childhood, Rain survived a strong and whole person — “Sometimes I feel like angels kissed me,” she says — who has reconciled her parent’s imperfect way of loving her and prefers to look at the bright side of things, like her youth spent with her grandparents in Marina del Rey, where she currently resides. Call her a cockeyed optimist. “I think that’s just who I am,” says Rain, now 47. “I’ve been that way since I was a kid. My dad always said that: ‘Why are you so damn happy?’” And happy she is. The actress-comedianwriter-producer, “Head of the Class” alum and proud mom of an 8-year-old daughter named Lotus Marie feels like she’s finally
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come into her own as a creative artist with JWT’s production of “Fried Chicken & Latkes.” “It’s not a tell-all,” Rain says of her show, which has her playing 10 different characters from her life, including a dead-on imitation of her famous father. “It’s a play that happens to be about me. It’s not a mea culpa or the Richard Pryor story … the ‘duh, duh, duh,’ poor daughter of a celebrity. You’re hearing about life experience, and he just happens to be a part of it.” Although she’s been developing the show and touring it off-and-on for the past 15 years, the current iteration breaks new ground. “It’s deeper now,” she continues. “It’s real. It’s tangible. It’s intimate. It’s not presentational. I’m letting you in. There’s a vulnerability that wasn’t there before. “To me now, I think it’s a theater piece. This is a piece of theater.” But damn, it sure is funny, too. In the show you talk about not feeling Jewish enough or black enough while seeing burning crosses on your front lawn. How did you deal with racism as a child? In our family, this is how you deal with it: You put your pants on. You put your shoes on. You keep walking. You’re gonna face it, so you’re going to deal with it. Did I notice it? Yeah, I noticed it with acting. I noticed it when I didn’t get certain parts. And when people told me, “You should get your face redone because you look too much like your dad” or “You’re not black enough, you need to learn how to be more black.” And I’m just like, “No, it’s called acting. Give me a chance.”
Did being a Pryor make it easier or harder to break into showbiz? I think it made it harder, because the assumption is “she’s funny.” And yes, I am. But I studied Shakespeare. I studied classical theater — you know, “Hamlet,” “Medea.” Give me a chance! I think that’s been the hardest thing. Did you avoid stand-up comedy because it felt like being too much in your father’s shadow? No, the people are ugly. Negative.
me, but I think I was born to be a parent. I do. I love it. Sometimes, is it hard? Yeah, I’m a single — you know I’m not a “single” mom; I have a boyfriend — but I’m a single mother. I take my kid to work with me. If I had a nine-to-five I couldn’t do that. She’s with me all the time. I think I never wanted to make the mistakes my parents made, so I’ve kept her very close. … I think I’m very protective of Lotus, like a tiger-lion-mama bear. I got that from my mom, and my bullshit detector got stronger.
“Your last name is Pryor. They want to see him on stage with boobs. And I’m like,‘I can’t give you that. I’m going to give you me.’”
And your father? I think I learned that he’s human. And he was vulnerable and he made mistakes and he loved the best he knew how. I think through this process, I understand him as a man and I understand his impact more so as a performer, how he affected people.
— Rain Pryor That’s the only reason. I mean, yeah, was there that pressure? Of course. Everyone wants to see him. But they don’t want to see you. Your last name is Pryor. They want to see him on stage with boobs. And I’m like, “I can’t give you that. I’m going to give you me.” How do you define yourself now? Do you embrace any labels? I defend my labels. When I hear people ask, “So, do you practice Judaism?” I’m like, “Well, I’m Jewish, but I also practice Ifa, which is an ancient African spiritual tradition.” What have you learned from your parents about being a parent? I’m so much better than they were [laughs], which my mom will definitely tell you. I don’t know what it is about
and wanted her and my dad to work out. My mom never saw the picture that I have of them together, the wedding photo. So I showed it to her the other day and she teared up. And I realized that’s a part of her, I think, that still hurts. I think she really loved him. She really loved creating me, thinking this was going to be the picture. She didn’t marry him thinking they would ever not be together. She married him because they were going to be Josephine Baker and have rainbow children and make the world this better place through creating art and entertainment, but in this flower child way.
Women play an important role in this show. What have you learned from each of the major women in your life: your father’s grandmother Mamma, your Jewish grandmother and your mother? I think from my mother I’ve learned that your word is your bond. I learned from Mamma that — which is just like Dad — no matter what, you have to be honest. And I think from Bubbie (her Jewish grandmother) I learned about cooking, and that appearance sometimes matters. Have you learned things about them through creating this show that you weren’t quite aware of as a kid? I think what I learned was that my [maternal] grandmother was very affected by the racism I encountered as a kid, and that she really loved my mother
How is this iteration of “Fried Chicken & Latkes” different than before? I was so used to doing my show on the big stage. I’d have a three or four-piece band with me. And so I was afraid that removing some of those elements and digging deeper and writing new stuff, I wouldn’t get what I got Thursday night [a standing ovation]. So now, creating this version of it, I feel like I’m closer to home. It’s intimate. What I realized about me is I had kept my show presentational, and I think I did that because to feel it hurts sometimes, and I didn’t want to hurt. And I didn’t trust myself as an actor to not just do caricatures of my characters, although I have gotten rave reviews for that. This time I had to go deeper. It’s like I’m vulnerable, man.
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Rain Pryor shares a strong bond with her daughter Lotus, 8. M iddl e : In this family portrait, Richard Pryor’s children (starting clockwise) Kelsey, Steven, Richard Jr., Rain, Elizabeth and Franklin gather round their father, while grandson Randis sits on the patriarch’s lap. Rig h t : A family photo with baby Rain and (from left) her maternal grandmother Bunny, mom Shelley Bonus, and great-grandparents Gus and Sharlet on an outing in Marina del Rey. L e ft :
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I saw you tear up a little bit near the end, when you showed a picture of your daughter. Well, she’ll make me cry in an instant. I think too, that night there were two things happening … I couldn’t help but to realize I’m writing truth, which is that she’s the change. And I want the world to be better than it is right now.
S to r y Do you still hang around the old neighborhood? All I know is beach life. Flip flops and T-shirts. I’m an ocean water person. I have to be near water. I still live in the family home — or condo, I should say. My daughter loves Jerry’s [Famous Deli] on Mindanao Way. But it used to be different. When I was a kid, it really was like Jewish soul food. And now it’s like new management, so it’s like cruise ship deli food. We still
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By Christina Campodonico Artist Andy Moses has a rebellious streak, and so do his paintings. When his father, famed California artist Ed Moses, discouraged him from becoming a painter, he went ahead and became one anyway. Despite an existing network of artists through alma mater CalArts and his father’s affiliation with famed L.A. art collective the Ferus Group (aka The Cool School), he struck out on his own in New York. And when paint labels warn “Do not mix with oil or water,” that’s what he does. “Growing up, whenever I was told by authority figures, ‘Whatever you do, don’t do this,’ my first impulse was always to do that,” says Moses, 55. “So I’d be at these art stores and it said, ‘Do not mix this with oil,’ or ‘do not mix this with water,’ so the first thing I would think about is, ‘Well, let me see what happens if a I mix — if I do what they tell me, ‘Don’t do.’” The outcomes of these defiant experimentations in painting are now on display
at Santa Monica City College’s Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery, where “Andy Moses: A 30-Year Survey” runs through March 25. The exhibit is an overview of Moses’ oeuvre from his time in New York in the 1980s to his current work in Los Angeles — more specifically Venice, where he keeps his studio today. Hidden along an unassuming stretch of Lincoln Boulevard, the inside of Moses’ studio resembles a kind of industrial apothecary. Stacks of plastic containers filled with paints representing almost every color of the rainbow populate the room, like mini-skyscrapers in a metropolis. “It’s the city of paint,” says Moses. “And buckets. Empty buckets.” This is the architecture of Moses’ intensive painting process, an alchemical pouring technique that he’s developed over his 30-year career. After tinkering with the viscosity of each paint, a process
he calls “viscosity interference,” he pours and manipulates the hues across a flat surface during marathon six- to eight-hour painting sessions. But preparing the paints for this event can take up to three weeks. “The paint,” as Moses says, “has got a life of its own. It starts to do things, and I have to react.” The resulting works can look like rainbow rivers, psychedelic waves or multi-colored molten lava. Miraculously, the sinuous streams of individualized color — “serpentine lines,” Moses calls them — stay separate and do not mix. Some rivulets are only as wide as the head of a pin, yet hold their own against the crush of colors. Moses is reticent to give away the secret to his recipe, but he says its origins trace back to his time at CalArts in the early ’80s. “I was actually at a bar called The Tryst, and the bartender served up this
layered drink. It was a seven-layer drink. It was red, green, blue, yellow, purple,” recalls Moses. “And I took a sip of it and put the glass down and the colors were all still separated. And I thought, ‘Wow, this is pretty interesting. I wonder if I could do something like that with paint.’” An insatiable curiosity about the properties of paint has driven Moses to continue experimenting with the medium throughout his career. In the ’80s he explored how various paints reacted to each other with a series of cosmic-looking paintings combining acrylic, alkyd and silkscreens of scientific journal articles on canvas. Other developments, like the idea for curved paintings that bend off the wall like concave sculptures, came by accident. “The idea of the curve actually came from an accident in my studio in New York, where I stretched a painting but didn’t put the stretcher bar together well (Continued on page 14)
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enough,” recounts Moses. “It curved off the wall.” But it wasn’t until he moved to his Venice studio in 2002 that Moses recognized the full power of that minor miscalculation. “When I saw the way that the light was hitting this pearlwhite painting, it just struck that it had to be curved and the colors would kind of shift as
you walked around left to right,” says Moses. “I thought I could make a multi-panel painting where the wings folded out, and then I remembered the curve.” Moses’ famous father is one of his biggest fans, but not for the reason would think. “I would stop and look at anyone that paints as well as Andy,” says Ed Moses. “I’m so amazed and taken aback by his vision. … He’s very inventive
in the imagery, the way he puts on paint.” That’s not something the elder Moses had expected, as Andy did not appear to have any special interest in art during his childhood. “He was just hanging around watching. I never thought he was paying any attention to what I was doing,” recalls Moses. “It was a real surprise when he started doing these amazing paintings. I said,
‘Where do those come from?’” A sage at 90, he does have one theory to explain his son’s passion for playing with paint: “He’s an explorer.” Andy Moses relates his work to alchemy. “It’s been sort of dismissed as hocus pocus at this point, but I think the thing that’s overlooked is that it was a mode of scientific research. It was a mode of self-reflection and self-discovery,” says Andy. “I think that’s
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1534 Montana Ave., Santa Monica · (310) 829-3990 margossantamonica.com I was once in a dance company and spent weekends learning complex routines in which we all had to be in an exact place at the right time while heading in the right direction. If you weren’t there to catch someone’s hand, you ruined the synchronized movement that keeps the audience entranced. The same attention to pattern is part of the experience at a good restaurant. It all has to work or the spell is broken. From the greeting at the door and the business of ordering to the attitude of the staff, the skill of the chefs, and the attention of staff to water and clearing dishes, each person has a part to play. It’s remarkable when a new restaurant gets all these moving parts working seamlessly, so when I visit recently opened ones I tend towards leniency. I’ll be easy, I thought, as we
walked into Margo’s on Montana Avenue. The welcome from a cheerful, kinetic fellow named Josh felt genuine, and we were ushered to a table in a candlelit corner in the back of the restaurant. The place has a cool, slightly retro
roasted garlic, scallions, Thai basil and a dash of black sesame and Sriracha. I was dubious about this, figuring those moist ingredients on crisp bread might make this the kind of thing you have to devour before it falls apart, and
It arrived the proper shade of pink, fork-tender and with a flavorful exterior crust. décor accented by soft jazz-pop, and there’s just enough light to read the menu — a combination my wife and I found relaxing. Whatever else they were doing here, our evening at Margo’s was off to a good start. I had been curious about Margo’s since hearing that the chef is Greg Daniels, who made a splash at Salt Air in Venice. His signature dish there was pea toast, a sweet and spicy mix of fresh peas and pea puree with caramelized onions and cheese. At Margo’s he offers a starter of squid toast, the bread topped with a mix of calamari rings,
I wasn’t far wrong. It was at its best the moment it was delivered — all the textures perfect so you get that crunchy base at the same time as moist seafood, delicate greens and soft roasted garlic. You do have to eat it quickly because it’s fragile, but you will want to do so because it’s delicious. Our other starter was butternut squash soup, which was poured ceremoniously over croutons at the table. The thick broth had a nice gingery kick offset with gentle herb and mushroom (Continued on page 16)
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flavors, and it was a great winter warmer. I would have preferred smaller croutons, as these were gigantic, but the flavors were flawless. I had eyed the bar as we entered and saw interesting bottles, so decided to go for cocktails instead of wine with our starters. Margo’s menu is heavy on the classics, and I considered a paloma or aviation, but we decided on two originals: a barrel-aged tequila and bitters item called “Pasado de moda” and a “Vintage” of bourbon, black walnut bitters, cherry and orange liqueur. Someone here knows how to use bitters with delicacy, because both were totally in balance and worth having again. We didn’t, because it’s hard to pass up a good Vieux Carre as a second drink. But we thought about it. For mains we chose halibut with a lemon pepper and herb crust, sliced roasted lamb saddle, and a side of Brussels sprouts with quince mustard, pepitas and sage. I thought I had already tried every possible variation on Brussels sprouts,
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but this was a new one. Cooking the sprouts with pumpkin seeds and sage was a fine idea, but I couldn’t quite decide whether the quince mustard enhanced or distracted from the total flavor. Since it was on the side, I could dab sprouts in it and experiment at my leisure. Our entrees were home runs. The halibut was cooked exactly the way I never seem to manage at home — moist with a crisp, flavorful top crust from the broiler and just done through. It was served over cauliflower in a simple herb butter, and while a little greens might have dressed the plate and added variety that’s a minor quibble. The lamb saddle (often called the loin) is the most tender and marbled part of the animal, and this herb and onion crusted preparation took advantage of the qualities of that cut. We had asked for it medium rare and it came out the proper shade of pink, fork-tender and with a flavorful exterior crust. It was served with white beans, the traditional accompaniment in Greece and parts of Italy and France, and a chunk of broiled maitake mushrooms. Maitakes
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look like some sort of alien invader, an odd bristly thing with many small caps growing out of it, and they have an unusually rich flavor and texture. It’s one of the few mushrooms that can be broiled crisp and still have an interesting texture, as was done here. Margo’s offered three desserts: a croissant bread pudding, chocolate pretzel bar, and a pear tart with brie and ice cream. We went with the tart, having been told the other two were rather sweet. The tart had a fine homemade pastry and was excellent by itself, but it arrived drizzled with unnecessary caramel. Ask for the topping on the side or at the edge of the plate if you order the tart, because it’s fine without it. Overdoing the caramel, however, was only a very minor misstep in an otherwise superbly executed meal. From beginning to end, the food and service were in harmony in a way that is rare in new places, so I wasn’t too surprised later when I heard that this is an outgrowth of a previous restaurant. Margo’s is a remarkable example of everything in balance, and my new favorite restaurant in the area.
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“Built 30 years ago as a personal sanctuary, this timeless Playa del Rey 3 bedroom, 4 bath plus a den is on the market for the first time,” says agent Kris Zacuto. “Home to only a select few addresses, Zayanta Drive rests comfortably on a hill, creating amazing ocean and marina views. Entertainers will covet the expansive living space that spills up into the open dining area. Situated just steps away is the eat-in kitchen designed for both gourmet cooking and social gathering. Venture upstairs to an oversized master retreat complete with an array of en-suite amenities. Step out of the master into the light filled lounge area, perfect for relaxation on a quiet Playa del Rey afternoon. The grand finale awaits on the top floor, where a ‘Crow’s Nest’ offers stunning ocean views over the top of Playa del Rey. Natural light illuminates the entire home, reflecting off the seemingly endless vaulted ceilings, and pouring in at every angle. Custom features and unique creative spaces fill this 3,958 sq.ft. home with qualities unmatched in the area.”
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“Relish in panoramic vistas from this two-story Tuscan Style penthouse,” says agent Charles Lederman. “The spacious living area is adjacent to a large kitchen with an oversized walk-in pantry. The master suite includes a loft, while the guest bedroom directly overlooks the Marina harbor. Additional features include a large patio for entertaining, a separate laundry room, and two side-byside parking spots. This Marina City Club home, with top-of-the-line finishes, embodies the warmth and charm of Tuscany.” Offered at $1,199,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980
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“This pristine townhouse offers three large bedrooms on the upper floor,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “A bonus room off the attached two car garage has been transformed into a home office. This highly desirable Tapestry 1 Plan B has everything you have been waiting for: solid walnut wood flooring in the main living area and the bedrooms, a thoughtfully designed media center, patio access and a cozy fireplace in the great room, and mountain views. This mustsee home really is all in the details.”
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“Tucked away on a lush tree-lined street, this home combines an easy elegance with spectacular outdoor hardscapes,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Experience the elegant light fixtures, large windows, and a wellconceived floor plan. The master suite is a restful retreat featuring luxurious en-suite with soaking tub and frameless glass shower. Four more bedrooms and two additional baths complete the layout. The backyard studio, with a three-quarter bath, is a perfectly suited bonus space.” Offered at $1,579,0000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020
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“Here is a great opportunity for an owner or investor,” say agents Mona Fortenberry and Dennis Kean. “Three units, a single family home and a duplex, are on a huge lot. This property has lots of parking with three garages and five additional parking spaces. The units are within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Expo metro stop, with Whole Foods coming in soon just a few blocks away. This property has great income potential, with all the units being delivered vacant at the close of escrow.”
“This large home looking for your imagination,” says agent Robin Dahlstrom. “This two-story home boasts a family room downstairs with a fireplace. There are a total of four baths, a living room and an eat-in kitchen. There is no formal dining room, but a bedroom downstairs could easily be repurposed. The home’s exterior was painted two years ago, and a new roof was done at the same time. The backyard is large, with room for a pool and yard left over. Now what this home needs is some TLC.”
Aubrey Hicks, Executive Director, USC Bedrosian Center on Governance; Liz Falletta, USC Price School of Public Policy; Ben Eubanks, USC Class 1978, Board of Directors, Beverly Hills Greater LA Assn. of Realtors® and California Assn. of Realtors®, Yan Tang, Professor & Research Director for the USC Bedrosian Center, and Dr. Raphael Bostic, Ph.D., USC Bedrosian Chair in Governance and the Public Enterprise at the Price School of Public Policy announce the funding of a research grant concerning affordable housing by the Beverly Hills Greater LA Assn. of Realtors® of USC.
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The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A
Why Invest In an apartment BuIldIng noW? As Mark Twain noted, land is the one thing they aren’t making more of. Investing in real estate is a great way to build wealth for the future. There are a wide variety of property types that one can invest in varying from apartment buildings, to medical offices, and industrial warehouse space.
detail CNBC recently reported that the home ownership rate in the country has dropped to 62.9% percent, that is the lowest rate in 50 years. While that is a negative thing for the economy as a whole if you’re an owner of a five-unit apartment building, it’s music to your ears.
With each type of commercial property there is a unique market and analysis that must be done. It is always best to make sure you have an agent that works often with the particular properties you’re searching for. Let’s talk specifically about an area that I focus on, multi-family properties and, in particular, apartment buildings.
Fewer homeowners will result in more people becoming renters. The LA Times reported that rents in Los Angeles went up by 5% last year alone and are forecasted to keep going up through 2018. Even with 38,000 new apartment buildings in construction in Los Angeles, there is still nowhere near the inventory necessary to meet the demand. So bottom line rents will keep going up.
Apartment buildings are a great investment for several reasons; fewer millennials are buying homes which means more renters are in the market; rents are projected to go up by another 5% in Los Angeles; and vacancy rates go down with more units. To go into further
Why is an apartment building recession proof? When the housing market takes a turn for the worse and more people ultimately lose their homes, which is terrible, those people now have to become renters. More renters means
more business for the landlord. Of course apartment buildings are like any other property, they lose equity in particular if you are over leveraged. However, if you and your agent have done your homework, a recession can actually mean more business for you and as the economy improves that equity will come back. If you’re thinking this all sounds great but you don’t want to be a landlord, let met get to my next point, nobody wants to be a landlord. Another thing to factor in your investment is an outstanding property management company, in particular if it is your first time being a landlord. Yes there are companies that will handle all facets of the property management for you, and a good property management company can help increase your rents as well as save you money! Also they’ll be the ones taking that 2am phone call, not you, so save yourself the trouble. Imagine getting a check in the mail every month
from your property, not a bad picture, huh? Creating a passive source of income for yourself and your family as you get into retirement is invaluable. Remember real estate investing is a long-term strategy not a get rich quick scheme. It takes time to build your portfolio and for buildings to appreciate. Even with good cash flow right away on a property, the ultimate goal is to hold on to a building until it appreciates or you can exchange it, yes exchange it for another property. That’s called a 1031 exchange but that’s a whole other article worth of information. If the multi-family market sounds like it’s for you, be sure to get a smart and experienced agent in your corner. This week’s quesTion was answered by
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FIcTITIOUs bUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT 2017 024415 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) Limonada LA 2) Limon Lalaland 3) Lalaland Life 11607 Culver Blvd. LosAngeles, CA. 90066 Lorena Alvarado 11607 Culver Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90066 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)). PL This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 30, 2017 . Argonaut published: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017 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.
CITY CLERK CASE # EIR-17-002-AD LEAD AGENCY: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) SUBJECT: Notice of Availability (NOA) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) PROJECT TITLE: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project PROJECT LOCATION: The project site (generally LAX Terminals 2 and 3) is located within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of LAX. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project site (generally LAX Terminals 2 and 3 and associated apron area) is located within the CTA of LAX, between Terminal 1 (east) and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (west). The LAX Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project (proposed project) includes the modernization of existing Terminals 2 and 3 (T2 and T3) in order to improve passenger level of service and amenities within the terminals; help meet federal security requirements (e.g., security screening), improve passenger and baggage processing and inspections; improve building systems; and modernize the interior and exterior of the terminals to benefit the overall appearance of the CTA. The proposed project includes reconfiguring existing passenger gate positions; upgrading the T2 concourse, including construction of additional floor area; the demolition and reconstruction of the T3 concourse building to provide additional concourse area, including a new operation control center; the demolition of the southern appendages of the T3 satellite; the demolition and reconstruction of the passenger and baggage processing facilities (ticketing buildings – T2.5 and T3.5) associated with T2 and T3, including new facilities for passenger and baggage screening, ticketing, and baggage claim; and a secure connector (i.e., an enclosed/controlled passenger corridor) between T2 and T3. In total, approximately 832,000 square feet of new building space would be added to the two terminals, for a total square footage of approximately 1,620,010 square feet. The proposed project also includes aircraft apron area improvements, specifically replacement/resurfacing of apron areas and restriping of aircraft parking positions, passenger boarding bridge locations, ground support equipment parking locations, and possibly the relocation of aircraft fuel hydrant pits at T2 and T3 to be compatible with proposed changes to the T2 and T3 buildings and anticipated airline fleets and uses. The proposed project would be completed in stages and take approximately 76 months (six years and four months) to construct and is estimated to begin fourth quarter 2017. The operation of the proposed project would provide improved passenger experience, convenience, and quality of service through renovations of aging terminal facilities. The improvements would allow for the reconfiguring of the passenger gate positions and aircraft-parking layout around T2 and T3 to match aircraft fleet requirements, which could result in there being additional passenger gate positions; however, the proposed project would not increase the linear frontage that is currently available to accommodate aircraft parking. PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting will be held on: Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Westchester Senior Citizen Center 8740 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS: The NOA is available online at LAWA’s website [http://www.OurLAX.org] under “Current Projects” and will be posted at the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk. A copy of the Draft EIR prepared for the proposed project is also available for review at http://www.OurLAX.org and in the following locations: - LAWA Administrative Office: One World Way, Room 218, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - Westchester-Loyola Village Branch: 7114 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - Inglewood Library: 101 W. Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301 - El Segundo Library: 111 W. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245 - Hawthorne Library: 12700 Grevillea Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250 - Culver City Library: 4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 Comments on the document must be received by April 10, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Comments can be submitted at the public meeting, submitted online at http://www.OurLAX/Comments.aspx, or mailed to the following address: Angelica Espiritu Los Angeles World Airports P.O. Box 92216 Los Angeles, CA 90009-2216 Accommodations: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other formats (if possible), will be provided upon request. Si desea esta información en español llame a (800) 919-3766. 2/23/17 CNS-2978852# THE ARGONAUT
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legal advertising FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 037935 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Acupuncture Westside 4720 La Villa Marina unit G 13114 W. Washington Blvd. suite 101 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Embodya LLC 4720 La Villa Marina unit G, Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/2016. 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)). PL This statement was filed with the county on Feb. 14th 2017. Argonaut published: Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 038344 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Heartsease Productions 8634 Falmouth Ave. #8 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 Angela Zappella 8634 Falmouth Ave. #8 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above 02/2017. 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 ANGELA ZAPPELLA Argonaut published: Feb. 23 March 2, 9, 16, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 039208 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Premiere Dental Group 4560 Admiralty Way suite 250 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Helen Sanderson DDS INC 4560 Admiralty Way suite 250 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 05/2003 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)). HELEN SANDERSON DDS INC. This statement was filed with the county on Feb. 15, 2017 Argonaut published: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 076264 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Side LA 1042 Princeton Drive suite B Marina del Rey CA. 90292 Pole to Win America Inc. 4677 Old Ironsides Drive suite 210 Santa Clara, CA. 95054 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2016 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)). POLE TO WIN AMERICA INC. Title: CFO This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 20, 2017 . Argonaut published: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017 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.
set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 043004 The following person is doing business as 1) Treeline Artists 13802 Northwest Passage #203 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 Christopher Cate 13802 Northwest Passage #203 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/2017. 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: CHRISTOPHER CATE Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Feb. 21, 2017 Argonaut published: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2017 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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Compiled by Nicole Elizabeth Payne L.A. Opera Talk: “Salome,” 1 p.m. An L.A. Opera community educator gives an interactive presentation on the scandalous opera “Salome,” adapted from the play by Oscar Wilde. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org “Music: the Mirror of Time,” 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and special guests explore musical masterworks that emerged from times of triumph and tragedy in England, Russia and Germany. Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $56. (213) 622-7001; laco.org “Roar!” 7:30 to 11 p.m. Singer-songwriter Suzy Williams, Linda J. Albertano and Michael Jost are ready to pounce, setting pems by John Thomas, Philomene Long and Albertano to music. Wine and cheese at 7:30 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 822-3006; laughtears.com Sofar Sounds: Venice, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Venice. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com
Friday, Feb. 24 Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge while having a brew and win prizes. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Hunter & The Dirty Jacks, 8 p.m. With infectious riffs and soaring vocals, Hunter & The Dirty Jacks play blues-infused rock ’n’ roll to get feet moving. Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com
Saturday, Feb. 25 Emerson Avenue Community Garden Club Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Enjoy traditional or gluten-free pancakes with sausage, fresh fruit, juice, coffee or tea in support of the garden. Westchester United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 8065 Emerson Ave., Westchester.
$6, or $4 for kids. (310) 337-0827; eacgc.org
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Thursday, Feb. 23
Mustang Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presented in cooperation with the South Bay Mustang Owners group, this car show presents five people’s choice awards: best paint, best engine, best interior, best coupe and best convertible. Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. $10 suggested donation. (310) 909-0950; automobiledrivingmuseum.org “Rufus the Unicorn” CD Release Mini-Concert, 10:30 a.m. L.A. based children’s singer/songwriter Auntie Kayte’s catchy songs use the power of music and words to plant seeds of self-confidence, creative thinking, responsibility and social consciousness through everything from high-energy reggae and calypso to folk ballads and even a marching band. Ages 3 to 10. Children’s Book World, 10580½ W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. Free. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com “Sesame Street: K is for Kindness,” 11:30 a.m., 1.p.m. and 2:45.p.m. The multi-city experiential tour brings local preschoolers and their families immersive digital activities, meet-andgreets with costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live show starring Elmo and Abby Cadabby and other surprises. Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Free. hbokids.com/popuptour Third Annual Venice Bloco Carnavalesco (Brazilian Carnaval Parade), noon. Dance to the music and choreography by Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró of Viver Brasil, Vida Vierra with Swing Brazil Tribe, Katia Moraes and a rousing Batucada, Ali Lexa’s Samba Da Mudança, Fabio Santana De Souza Brass Band and Capoeira Batique while parading along the Venice Boardwalk. Facepaint and costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly celebration. Meet at Rose Avenue and Ocean Front Walk. facebook.com/BrazilArtsConnection Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a Latin jazz concert by Bob DeSena. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com
The Mar Vista Art Walk brings live art and street performance back to Venice Boulevard. SEE THURSDAY, MARCH 2 “Soulful,” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Presented by Melanie Haymon from Mocha Productions, this program recognizes and celebrates several aspects of African-American history and culture through song, interpretive dance and artistic expression. Culver City Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Ave., Culver City. (310) 559-1676; colapublib.org “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” Author Talk, 2 p.m. Author of the Santa Monica Reads 2017 featured book “Family Home,” Alison Bechdel discusses her groundbreaking work about her coming of age, coming out and complicated relationship with her father. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Venice-Marina-LAX Lions Club Bingo Night, 6 p.m. This 12th annual fundraiser benefitting Safe Place for Youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice, Westchester Family YMCA, the Salvation Army and the Airport-Marina Counseling Center features a barbecue dinner of beef brisket and chicken prepared by the Outdoor Grill, 10 games of bingo, a silent auction, door prizes and a no-host bar. Knights of Columbus Hall, 8049 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $55. RSVP to Angie at (818) 339-7021 or Sara at (310) 963-9191. “The Great Elks Gatsby,” 6:30 p.m. The Westchester Elks Lodge throws a ’20s-themed fundraiser to benefit disabled children in need of physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as sending vision screeners to families where others can’t or won’t offer help. Entry includes four wine tastings and a four-course Italian feast to the tune of live music. Themed attire encouraged but not required. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $40. RSVP to (310) 821-3005 or westchester.elks@gmail.com.
Jazz Funk Fest, 7 to 10 p.m. In the tradition of the Venice West Café, local Venice musicians celebrate the rebellious liberation of tuneful creativElmo and Abby Cadabby drop by Westfield Culver City with ity. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico immersive activities for kids as part of the “Sesame Street: Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; K is for Kindness” national tour. SEE SATURDAY, FEB. 25. unurban.com
Sofar Sounds: Culver City, 7:45 to 10 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Culver City. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com
Sunday, Feb. 26 Sunday Malibu Lagoon Field Trips, 8:30 a.m. Beginner and experienced birdwatchers can join the Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society the fourth Sunday of each month for a two- to three-hour walk exploring the lagoon and coastal region for 40 to 75 bird species. A shorter walk for children and parents follows at 10 a.m. Parking for Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road. Participants meet at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot. smbasblog.com Panel: “Public Education in the Age of Trump,” 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LAUSD Board President Steve Zimmer joins UCLA Professor of Education John Rogers, California Teacher Association Secretary-Treasurer David Goldberg and LA College Faculty Guild Recording Secretary Deborah Kaye for a discussion of what the Trump administration and Secretary of Education Betsey DeVos means for the education gap. Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St., Del Rey. (310) 984-6935; sholem.org The League of Extraordinary Mutts Adoption Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nonprofit dog rescue group League of Extraordinary Mutts hosts an adoption event to help adorable dogs find loving homes. Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. leagueofextraordinarymutts.org Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz funk concert by 2Azz1. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com “Comics and the Art of Visual Communication,” 2 p.m. Acclaimed American cartoonist and comics theorist Scott McCloud gives a fast-moving visual lecture shining a light on the coming of age of comics as an artistic and literary form. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Venice Media District Oscar Screening Party, 4 to 8 p.m. Media and tech professionals can mix and mingle while enjoying the Oscars with a red carpet entry and Oscar prediction pool. Black tie optional. James Beach, 60 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. $5 suggested donation. (310) 823-5396; venicechamber.net New West Symphony’s ‘The Four Seasons,’ 4 p.m. This Masterpiece Series concert features violin virtuosa Anne Akiko Meyers and guest conductor Joshua Gersen leading
a program that begins with “Le Tombeau de Couperin” by Maurice Ravel, followed by Meyers performing “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi and concluding with Mozart’s “Symphony No. 40 in G minor.” The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $30+. newwestsymphony.org Sofar Sounds: Venice, 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Venice. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com 7 Dudley Cinema, 7 p.m. Cutting-edge cinema featuring music, politics and the counterculture hosted by Gerry Fialka. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free but donations appreciated. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org
Monday, Feb. 27 Laughtears Salon, 6 to 9 p.m. Politics, art, culture, discussion. Café Pier, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com
Brazilian culture comes alive on the Venice Boardwalk during the third annual Venice Bloco Carnavalesco (Brazilian Carnaval Parade). SEE SATURDAY, FEB. 25. Salsa Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. World champion dance instructor Cristian Oviedo leads a beginner salsa class from 8 to 9 p.m. and a beginner bachata lesson from 9 to 10 p.m. followed by live music and social dancing until 2 a.m. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $12. 21+. (310) 451-2221; facebook.com/westendsalsa
Tuesday, Feb. 28 LAX Coastal Chamber Binge Networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Ditch your pitch and meet other professionals in a casual setting. Binge networking allows people to get to know one another personally through group conversation before bringing up professional opportunities. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. $10. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com L.A. Airport Police Spotlight, 10 a.m. The 2017 Flight Path Speaker Series kicks off with its first-ever program spotlighting the Los Angeles Airport Police, presented by Public Information Officer Rob Pedregon. Flight Path Learning Center and Museum, LAX (Continued on page 32)
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The city’s only intact “shotgun house,” now home to the Santa Monica Conservancy, will receive one of eight Los Angeles Conservancy 2017 Preservation Awards. laconservancy.org Alison Bechdel discusses her graphic novel “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic,” this year’s Santa Monica Reads book, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Santa Monica Public Library. smpl.org The Santa Monica Jaycees are hosting a February Friend Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar. facebook.com/ SantaMonicaJaycees Congratulations to Santa Monica fifth-graders who’ll participate in Los Angeles County’s 47th annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival for the performing arts from Feb. 28 to March 1.
Cupid’s Undie Run Los Angeles @ The Victorian The day was all about fashion but the clothes were barely there at Cupid’s Undie Run Los Angeles.
The Feb. 11 Cupid Charities event asked runners to strip down to their underwear for a Valentine-themed fun run and party benefitting the Children’s Tumor Foundation, starting with a pre-game party at The Victorian. Hot pink bras, scarlet tanks and pastel-colored tutus were popular choices among the ladies, and some body-confident guys and gals sported fire engine red “I take my pants off for charity” briefs. One runner even played cupid, wearing feathery angel wings. Posing for group pictures in front of a red carpet PAGE 30 THE ARGONAUT February 23, 2017
step-and-repeat and a dance party added to the event’s buoyant vibe, with runners circling back to The Victorian to post-game with an earned open bar. Local Undie Runners raised $33,246 toward finding a cure for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue in the brain and spinal cord. Similar events last year in 36 cities raised $3.7 million for the cause, and this year the organization hopes to raise $4 million through 47 Undie Runs around the world. Learn more about the event and the cause at cupidsundierun.org.
The Santa Monica Chamber is hosting a buffet-style networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at The Victorian. smchamber.com Planned Parenthood is convening more than 100 restaurants for its annual Food Fair fundraiser on Thursday, March 2, at Barker Hangar. pplafoodfare.com
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Imperial Terminal, 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Westchester. Free admission and parking. flightpathmuseum.com Gateway to Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of some of the city’s best food trucks gathers each Tuesday at the Sky View Parking Lot, 6101 W. 98th St., Westchester. gatewaytola.org Meals on Wheels Culver Palms Fundraiser, 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrate Fat Tuesday by dining at The Counter and helping those in need, with each receipt left in the box by the door as you leave meaning 20% of your bill gets donated to Meals on Wheels Culver Palms. The Counter, 4786 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. mealsonwheelsculverpalms.org The Argus Quartet, 5 p.m. Mason Home Concerts presents chamber
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Wednesday, March 1
Venice Chamber Happy Hour, 6 to 8 p.m. This event is a casual opportunity to make new connections and build relationships in and out of the Chamber. Hal’s Bar & Grill, 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. $10 requested donation. (310) 822-5425; venicechamber.net
“Healing Pen Ink” Class, 7 to 9 p.m. Get inspired by connecting with others at this retreat-like weekly writing class. One free introductory class happens the last Tuesday each month. The Farmhouse, 2629 Purdue Ave., Mar Vista. $35. (310) 848-4918; writeyourlifela.com
Toastmasters Speakers by the Sea Club, 11 a.m. to noon. In this workshop to develop better presentation skills, experienced Toastmasters present the fundamentals of public speaking in the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere of a Toastmasters meeting. Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, Conference Room 230A, Playa del Rey. (424) 625-3131; toastmastersspeakersbythesea@gmail.com
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Makerspace Robotics Workshop, 4 to 6 p.m. LA Makerspace brings the world of robotics to Marina del Rey.
Unkle Monkey Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Local favorites perform acoustic music and comedy each Wednesday in the Tiki Bar with special guest appearances including an Elvis impersonator. The Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com
Thursday, March 2 Food Fare 2017, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles’ 38th annual Food Fware returns to Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Enjoy a day and evening of eating, drinking and shopping in support of community health, education and wellness. The gastronomic event showcases over 100 of Southern California’s best chefs, restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and retail merchants. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $150-$275. (213) 284-3300; pplafoodfare.com Dr. Seuss Read Across America Celebration, 4 p.m. In celebration of “Read Across America” and the life of Dr. Seuss, Sylvan Learning comes to Children’s Book World to encourage (Continued on page 35)
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Good Girl Gone Bad? “Good Grief” @ Kirk Douglas Theatre In this world premiere, upand-coming playwright Ngozi Anyanwu plays Nkechi, a young first-generation Nigerian-American who has always tried to do everything right. When an unexpected turn forces her to return to her childhood home in suburban Pennsylvania, Nkechi starts to realize that maybe she doesn’t have everything figured out. Previews start at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, and the play continues at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through March 26. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $25 to $70. (213) 628-2772; centertheatregroup.org
A Bittersweet Body: “Diana Wyenn: blood * sugar” @ Highways Performance Space On March 23, 2004, Diana Wyenn received a medical diagnosis that changed her life: her pancreas was no longer working. Wyenn responds to this life event through text, video, choreography and personal narrative, exploring the liminal space between
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Dance Dance Revolution: “Dance in Dire Times” @ Miles Memorial Playhouse Scripps College dance professor Suchi Branfman curates an evening of dance in response to current events. Branfman’s “First One Hundred” is a participatory piece that asks the audience to consider our role in a drastically changing country. Choreographer and founder of bbmoves Bernard Brown presents “Box,” inspired by Henry B. Brown, a slave who mailed himself north to freedom in a 3’ x 2’ box. Shruti Bala Purkayastha presents the solo “Widows and Warriors,” an exploration
of leaving and being left behind. Dancer-choreographer Tom Tsai performs “A Fantasy of Home,” a reflection on his upbringing as an advocate of Taiwan independence. Two performances only: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, at the Miles Memorial Playhouse House, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. RSVP to (310) 458-8634 or milesplayhouse@smgov.net.
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Tragicomic Quintet: “Beckett 5” @ Odyssey Theatre “Krapp’s Last Tape,” “Catastrophe,” “Come and Go,” “Footfalls” and “Act Without Words II” make for a quintet of Beckett shorts that are alternatingly dark, graceful and full of glee. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 5 at Odyssey Theater, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $10 to $30. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com Dinner Party Divorce: “Dinner with Friends” @ Pacific Resident Theatre Middle-aged couple Gabe and Karen begin to question their seemingly tranquil marriage when their family friend Beth reveals that she’s divorcing her husband Tom for infidelity. The twist: Gabe and Karen introduced Beth to Tom. #awkward Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through March 5 at Pacific Resident Theatre’s Co-Op Space, 707 Venice Blvd., Venice. $15 suggested donation. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.com Four’s a Crowd: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” @ Edgemar Center for the Arts This comedy written by Christopher Durang and directed by Barbara Tarbuck pokes fun at the hardships, miseries and relationship troubles of Chekhov’s characters. Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a
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Jazz prodigy Joey Curreri Feb. 19 and played at several related events before and after the music industry’s premiere showcase, including a party for the Grammy nominees and an official after-party. They also recorded an album, “Grammy Jazz 25,” at Capitol Studios inside the Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood. “Joey is an excellent trumpeter, but he’s indicative of all of the students that we invite to our Grammy Jazz Camps,” Grammy Foundation Vice President Scott Goldman said.
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Mastering the trumpet — a brass instrument that requires coordinated breathing techniques — is an especially impressive feat for Curreri. He has had asthma since he was a child but thinks the trumpet has actually helped him with his respiratory condition. “I put a lot of focus on my breathing technique, and playing the trumpet helps me strengthen the airways in my lungs,” he said. Curreri’s mother said she picked up on some subtle differences in her son after he returned from camp. “I noticed that he had a certain level of confidence I would have never expected,” said Sherry Curreri, an author and former CNN producer. “When he was younger he was very shy, and now he’s overcome his shyness due to his love of performing and playing. I’m so glad that he’s found something that he loves.” Curreri had to submit an audition tape to qualify for Grammy camp, and to impress the judges he chose the works of some of jazz’s best trumpeters: Chet Baker, Lee Morgan and Woody Shaw. Playing with him on the audition tape
were his father — Lee Curreri, a composer and musician on the movie and television series “Fame” — and three friends from Hamilton High, making it a friends-and-family affair. The camp is one of many student initiatives of the Santa Monica-based Grammy Foundation. “There’s no question that part of our mission is nurturing the next generation of young musicians,” Goldman said. Sherry Curreri says she’s amazed at her son’s dedication to music. With lessons, rehearsals and music classes at school, he’s at it at least six hours a day. “He’s always listening to jazz, learning about it and practicing. Joey is the perfect combination of talent and really hard work,” she said. The experience of this year’s camp behind him, Curreri plans to audition for a chance to return next year but takes nothing for granted. “I learned that it’s really about having your own sound, not being nervous and being a solid, refined player,” he said. “There’s always other guys who want that spot.”
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