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VOL 47, NO 10 Local News & Culture
ON THE WATER
NEWS
Election Results Bonin avoids a runoff and Measure S goes down in flames ....................................... 6
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Student musicians back Weird Al Yankovic at Samohi ............................................ 29
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City subcontractor convicted of vehicular manslaughter ......................................... 7
Aussie Bard Kasey Chambers “Ain’t No Little Girl” ................................. 27
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A Ruse by Any Other Name You can blame evolution for self-deception . ..................................... 30
Word Up Get Lit turns teen poets into local literary heroes . ................................... 11
SANTA MONICA LIFE Cops vs. Kids Everybody wins at community basketball game ................................... 32
FOOD & DRINK Riding the Unicorn IPO solidifies Venice’s love-hate relationship with Snapchat . ................... 8
New-School Cool L.A. Gastronomy gets creative with an eclectic menu . ................................ 13
On The Cover: Venice-based Snapchat’s initial public offering is either a shining beacon of light or a sign of the apocalypse, depending on whom you ask. Illustration and cover design by Michael Kraxenberger.
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Development referendum gets trounced, Bonin keeps his seat, and Zimmer will face Melvoin in a runoff By Gary Walker and Joe Piasecki With only about 11.3% of registered voters going to the trouble of casting a ballot by mail or at the polls on Tuesday, the Los Angeles County electorate didn’t exactly rock the vote. But give us credit for being decisive. Those who did vote chose to adopt or reject ballot measures by very wide margins, city government incumbents coasted to re-election, and two of four candidates seeking the Westside’s LAUSD board seat are headed to a runoff with significant showings of support. The only squeaker concerning Westside voters was Los Angeles County Measure H — not because voters were split, but because it required a two-thirds supermajority. The quarter-cent sales tax to generate $350 million annually for homeless services picked up steam late in the game and appears to have passed with 67.44% of the vote, 379,005 yes votes to 182,969 against.
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on behalf of our neighborhoods,” he said. “Voters judged me on my record and just didn’t buy the narratives that the other candidates were writing. While I disagree with how they tried to characterize my work, I applaud Mark and Robin for standing up and debating the issues.” While LAUSD Board President Steve Zimmer came out well ahead of three challengers, he’ll face a May 16 runoff with former LAUSD middle school teacher Nick Melvoin.
“I’m very proud to see that our school family, after a very brutal race, chose a future of hope.” — Steve Zimmer Los Angeles City Measure S, which would have imposed a two-year moratorium on large-scale development projects seeking General Plan or zoning changes, went down in flames. As of Wednesday, Measure S had racked up only 31.15% voter support, with 77,748 in favor to 171,831 against. A plan for L.A. city officials to regulate recreational marijuana cruised to victory with 79.36% support, while a competing plan drafted by business interests failed with 36.35%. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti cruised to re-election with the biggest win of the night, defeating 10 dark horse candidates with a resounding 80.87% support, or 202,278 votes. L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents Westside neighborhoods, easily overcame challenges by two Venice activists by winning more than enough votes to avoid a runoff. Bonin received 19,099 votes, or 69.99% support. Mark Ryavec, a longtime critic of city policies regarding the homeless, received 4,494 votes (16.47%); slowgrowth advocate Robin Rudisill received 3,695 votes (13.54%). Bonin’s landslide victory is “an affirmation of the hard work that I’ve been doing
Zimmer finished with 47.49% support, or 28,186 votes. Melvoin received 18,532 votes (31.22%), Palisades Charter High School board member Allison Holdorff Polhill received 8,581 votes (14.46%), and public relations specialist Gregory Martayan trailed with 4,056 votes (6.83%). Lots of spending by political action committees not under candidates’ control sought to characterize the race as a battle between charter schools and the teacher’s union to tip the political balance of the LAUSD board. “I’m very proud to see that our school family, after a very brutal race, chose a future of hope,” Zimmer said. “The voters of District 4 rejected the politics of hate and failure pushed by the charter association and their allies and embraced a message of hope and inclusion. This was a very important message for our kids.” “This was a very vicious campaign, so I hope that we can get back to talking about the issues in the runoff,” Melvoin said. “We tried to run a campaign based on change and that rejected the stale arguments about charters and traditional schools and parents and teachers pitted against each other.”
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City Subcontractor Found Guilty of Manslaughter Truck driver struck and killed Santa Monica homeless advocate near Crescent Bay Park By Beige Luciano-Adams A subcontractor for the city of Santa Monica was found guilty of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter this week, more than two years after he struck and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian with his truck while backing up across a walkway near Crescent Bay Park. Janet Kathleen Watson Lilliott, a dedicated volunteer for local homeless services nonprofit West Coast Care, died at the scene on Aug. 22, 2014. Truck driver Luis Gonzales and city Park Operations Supervisor Miguel Ramos faced trial together at the Airport Courthouse in Westchester. A jury found Gonzales guilty with ordinary negligence (a lesser degree than gross negligence), but Ramos was found not guilty. “I think that it was fairly clear as far as operation of the vehicle that the driver was negligent and caused the victim’s death,” said Santa Monica Chief Deputy City Attorney Terry White, who heads up the office’s criminal division. The city’s theory on Ramos was that as a supervisor he was responsible for maintenance of the truck, which records show was maintained poorly. But the issue turned out to be more complex, White said. “I know the jury took some time trying to decide based on
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Janet Kathleen Watson Lilliott died at the scene testimony of the mechanic who serviced the vehicle and whether or not this was actually a garbage truck, because that was a big issue in the pretrial legal arguments,” White said. Gonzales worked for city subcontractor TruGreen doing landscaping and garbage collection. He was out collecting trash when he struck Lilliott at about 11 miles per hour According to White, that turned out to be the crux of issue: What can be classified as a trash truck, and does a trash truck require a backup alarm?
Sentencing for Gonzales is set for April 5. The misdemeanor conviction carries a maximum of one year in county jail. Defense attorney Gilbert Rodriguez declined a request for comment. Lilliot’s sister, Nancy Watson, spoke about struggling through the slow-moving justice system but wanting to see the case through court. She hopes to continue her sister’s legacy of altruism and expects Lilliott would have forgiven Gonzales. “So I don’t feel any anger toward him, no strong feeling that I want him convicted. But at the same time, I think he should be held accountable, and the supervisor,” Watson said last week. “It’s hard to go through it all two-and-a-half years afterward, bringing it all back again. ... It’s tough not to have her around anymore. I just feel like I had to come, to show that she was loved.” After the verdict came down on Monday, Watson said she personally felt Gonzales had behaved with gross negligence, which involves a conscious disregard for exercising reasonable care. “He knew he had a three-foot blindspot in back of his truck, knew there was no back-up alarm, knew there were pedestri-
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Snapchat is a beacon for the growth of Westside tech and a lightning rod for local strife By Joe Piasecki, Gary Walker and Christina Campodonico The taco truck was the last straw for Chris Ekstein. It was midday, he was hungry, and the truck parked outside Snapchat’s headquarters at 64 Market St. a few months back was practically next door to the independent digital content production firm that Ekstein and his wife have owned and operated for 13 years. He got in line and waited to buy lunch. “Then the guy giving out the tacos told me ‘these are only for Snapchat employees,’” recalled Ekstein, still bristling at the memory. “I felt like he was saying ‘not for you, for us.’ That’s how they’ve treated people here. It makes me feel like I’m not welcome in my own neighborhood.” Ekstein was among more than 100 locals who picketed Snapchat HQ last week as the Venice-based social media company made its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, a debut that beat analyst expectations and put the company’s valuation at more than $22 billion. Not bad for an app that launched from an Ocean Front Walk bungalow in 2011. Unprecedented, actually — at least in Los Angeles, where a thriving tech entrepreneurship ecosystem is rapidly changing the economy and character of the Westside. In the lingo of venture capital-driven startup culture, Snapchat (now Snap Inc.) is a unicorn. And that rising tide is expected to raise a lot of boats. “There’s no denying that Snap not only has the lion’s share of attention right now with their IPO, but also retains that ‘cool kid’ swagger that appeals to Gen Z and PAGE 8 THE ARGONAUT March 9, 2017
Wall Street alike,” said Lena Lotsey, director of social media for Playa Vistabased digital content production firm Ignition Creative. “It’s forced anyone who wants to be where the attention is to learn quicker, to evolve and grow faster,
Abbot Kinney Boulevard as the favorite target. There’s anger about the closure of local small businesses to make way for Snapchat’s piecemeal expansion — boutique retailers, a handful of small offices, restaurants like Tlapazola Grill and
“We’re very grateful to be a part of the Venice community, and we are sorry for any strain that our growth has placed on those who live and work here,” reads a statement issued by Snapchat during last week’s protests outside their Market Street headquarters.“We recognize that we are no longer the small startup that we once were, and we are necessarily concentrating our future growth outside of Venice.”
In Ekstein’s words, “It feels like the Gaza Strip around here.” Snapchat generally doesn’t speak on record with the media, but in response to last week’s protests issued a conciliatory public statement addressing critics and promising to limit future expansion in Venice. “We’re very grateful to be a part of the Venice community, and we are sorry for any strain that our growth has placed on those who live and work here,” it reads. “We’ve partnered closely with local schools and nonprofits to be good neighbors, and we’ve always tried to help our community feel safer in a neighborhood that is all too often the victim of crime. We recognize that we are no longer the small startup that we once were, and we are necessarily concentrating our future growth outside of Venice.”
which is a great thing both as an industry and individually.” In most communities, a company’s rise from ambitious idea to wildly successful IPO would elevate it to local hero status. But in Venice, Snapchat has also drawn the ire of many longtime locals who like Ekstein feel the company’s rapid expansion — a footprint of almost a dozen buildings in Venice, plus 80,000 square feet near Santa Monica Airport — is happening at the community’s expense. For those who publicly mourn the broader gentrification of Venice, Snapchat has replaced Google’s presence on Main Street and the high-end reinvention of
*** When Snapchat gives back to local nonprofits, it does so without public fanfare and thus gets little credit from its critics. Over the past few years the company has quietly funded web development training for low-income women at the St. Joseph Center, arts programs at local elementary schools, computer science workshops for high school students, programs for homeless youth, and the entire computer education curriculum at Westminster Avenue Elementary School. Snapchat doesn’t like talking about itself, but other tech industry luminaries are willing to fill in the blanks. Many are saying the company’s successful IPO will
Nikki’s. There’s anger about Snapchat shuttles blocking streets and alleys. There’s anger about public spaces being treated like part of a private corporate campus. “Snapchat security guards run the street,” said Kelli Blair, who works for a video production company and lives next door to the Thornton Lofts at Ocean Front Walk and Thornton Court, where Snapchat leases 25,000 square feet. “I’ve kicked Snapchat employees out of my driveway, yet when a resident tries to walk down Thornton Court security guards will say ‘You need to leave. Keep it moving.’ It gets intimidating.”
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Demonstrators gathered along Market Street on Tuesday to picket Snapchat’s headquarters on the eve of the company’s multibillion-dollar IPO be a catalyst for further growth of the industry in Los Angeles, in no small part because stockholding employees who just became “instant millionaires” will probably reinvest some of that money into their own local tech startups. “We love Snapchat. We are hugely appreciative of their successes because it’s helped grow technology talent in Los Angeles, and some time down the line we know the ‘Snapchat Mafia’ will be armed with millions of dollars and fund and create startups all over L.A.,” writes Mark Suster, a general partner with the Santa Monica venture capital firm Upfront Ventures, which manages a $1 billion portfolio. “The next three to five years will be an absolute renaissance,” Suster recently told The New York Times. Snapchat’s existence alone has even spawned a handful of local startups that exist primarily to help other companies master the millennial-friendly platform. Ignition Creative has collaborated
with Snapchat on both paid and organic campaigns. “Snap is unique in that they encourage our curiosity with ways to crack the platform, which we love. They’re not afraid of change; they’re driven by it. As a creative agency, so are we,” Lotsey said. *** The tech industry’s most tangible impact on Venice and surrounding neighborhoods, however, is reflected in the real estate market. David Thind, a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker Commercial, leased Snapchat its four office buildings on Market Street. He’s seen office lease rates jump from $3 to as much as $8 per square foot in just a few years. “There’s a high demand [for space] and a very low supply. As long as that exists, the market’s going to remain extremely strong,” Thind said. Scarcity is also what explains Snapchat’s unusual patchwork expansion.
“There’s not enough space in Venice, that’s the problem. Also economics: No. 1 is rent; No. 2 is parking. Rents are very high in Venice, and parking is very scarce,” Thind said. Increasing home prices west of the 405 also has everything to do with frenzied demand for a limited supply, and tech is driving a lot of that demand. Tami Pardee, principal broker for Halton Pardee + Partners — a leading Westside real estate firm whose signs are ubiquitous throughout Venice — estimates that more than half of her customers either directly or indirectly make a living in the area’s burgeoning tech industry, especially buyers under 40 years old. “We’ve changed how we market properties to make sure all our listings our seen by the tech world,” Pardee said. “They’re smart buyers. They want a lot of information on what they’re buying.” Stephanie Younger, principal agent and team leader of the Playa Vista-based Stephanie Younger Group at Compass
(a new digital real estate platform), said at least 25% of her customers throughout the Westside work directly for tech companies. Most are either young professionals buying their first homes or more established people relocating from Northern California or Seattle to work here. “It’s not just Venice. It’s the whole area,” she said. “Tech is certainly important to real estate in general, at least the improvement in real estate prices and the increased demand right now.” Venice Neighborhood Council President Ira Koslow, who has lived in Venice for 40 years, acknowledged “ a vocal minority” in Venice who blame Snapchat for economic pressures that are really a function of broader socioeconomic changes. “Venice is changing and people find it upsetting. There are people being hurt by these changes,” he said. “But we live in a capitalist system. We can’t prevent companies like Snapchat from leasing these buildings.” March 9, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9
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Dr. Tiffany B. Grunwald strives to help cancer survivors “feel strong and beautiful, like a warrior” By Paul M. J. Suchecki One Sunday each month, Dr. Tiffany B. Grunwald teams up with Pro SUP Shop at Mother’s Beach for Champion Paddle — a 90-minute group stand-up paddleboard session to support women who are battling breast cancer. A plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, Grunwald has been paddle-boarding at least twice a week for the past five years with several other women in what they call the Core Group. Two years ago, a member of the Core Group developed breast cancer, prompting Grunwald and Pro SUP Shop owner Mike Vaughan to ponder what to do as a show of solidarity. Considering that Grunwald was already paddle-boarding and competing in athletic contests with her patients, they decided to create an event to celebrate breast cancer survivors’ triumphs over adversity. “We asked everybody to bring something that helped them through their surgery recovery, or their chemotherapy or radiation, and build a basket to give to this Core Crew member. Even people who hadn’t had breast cancer brought things to help,” Grunwald said. The gifts were thoughtful because they showed an understanding of the healing process — things like a gift certificate to
Dry Bar or an electric toothbrush, because it’s hard for a woman who has just undergone breast surgery to move her arms to wash her hair or brush her teeth. “It was really nice — a basket of love from a community of women who know how scary it is be facing these challenging, life-altering events. We decided to continue it, and we’ve done it every month for years,” said Grunwald. “So many of the recipients have come back and paddled and brought their own different contributions to the baskets. I think it is beautiful.” Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and their second-most common cause of cancer-related death. After starting in private practice a decade ago, Grunwald began to realize that women who confronted the grueling therapies for breast cancer felt betrayed by their bodies and lacked confidence. She found that focusing on demanding athletic goals could help patients cope. “For the past seven years, I’ve been doing the Malibu Triathlon relay with my breast cancer patients, 28 of them last year. My job as a surgeon is not just to give my patients new breasts but to make them feel strong and beautiful, like a warrior. Exercise is a great way to do that,” Grunwald said. “There is that endorphin-produced feeling that ‘I am powerful and I can take
care of anything.’ I help them get back to ways in which they trust their bodies.” Sheila Young, Grunwald’s patient care coordinator, can see that difference. “The women who have gone through surgery, chemotherapy or radiation have persevered. Those who didn’t think that they would have a life after what’s happened to them are now stronger and better than before,” she said. About half of Champion Paddle participants are breast cancer survivors, but the event is open to anybody — women and men, survivors and people who want to support and encourage them. Dry land instruction is included for those who’ve never been on a paddleboard. Pro SUP Shop instructor Sean Barnett is impressed by the participants. “They are determined. They tackle challenging courses,” he said. The next Champion Paddle is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Meet at Pro SUP Shop (which provides discount rentals for participants) on the southwest corner of the Jamaica Bay Inn parking lot, 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. If you can’t decide on a gift for the baskets, a grocery gift card will suffice. Call (310) 230-1466 or visit tbgmd.com/championpaddle for more info.
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From the White House to Venice High School, Get Lit turns teen poets into local heroes By Bliss Bowen The reception and reading that Get Lit is planning to hold in Venice on Saturday will be a bit different from its usual open mic nights and poetry slams, which showcase teen poets in the nonprofit’s educational and performance programs. This time, the adults are on the hot seat too. “We will feature some of our young poets, because that’s what we do. But we gave some of our donors and board members the experience of going through a Get Lit class like our [teen] poets do,” explains Executive Director Diane Luby Lane, who founded Get Lit in 2006. “They are graduating, and they have their final performance at Beyond Baroque. … We wanted to have them really experience what it means for kids to go through our program.” As arts funding in public schools has declined, Get Lit’s “Lit Kit” program has proved to be an effective means of helping students discover a love for reading classic poets and songwriters and writing their own poetry while forging creative fellowship with peers. Luby Lane, also a playwright and author of the monologue collection “Words of Women,” says the curriculum is used in almost 100 schools in California, including Venice High School. The organization additionally sponsors the Get Lit Players, a performance poetry troupe that has appeared at the White House, Lincoln Center, and with John Legend at the Hollywood Bowl; they also composed an introduction to the United Nations’ poverty- and climate changetargeting Global Goals. Luby Lane says they’re normal kids who happen to be “local heroes” to other students who see them perform at area schools. One of those heroes was Carlos Segovia-
Lopez, a graduate Get Lit Player and community-minded Marine who would have celebrated his 20th birthday this week. In September, he was shot in his car in South Los Angeles while home on leave from Camp Pendleton. Luby Lane estimates “probably a thousand people” attended his funeral service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, where Mayor Eric Garcetti urged mourners to find “the connections that unite us” to honor Segovia-Lopez’s memory. “He was very loved. We wanted to honor him because he was a writer, a poet, but even more than that, he was such a kind person,” Luby Lane says. “So Get Lit and Beyond Baroque have partnered to create this scholarship, the Carlos Segovia Heart of Compassion Award. It’s a pretty big deal.” The scholarship will be given to a high school senior who has been accepted into college. Luby Lane is hopeful the winner will be selected by Saturday and will participate in the reading. The violence that claimed SegoviaLopez is not unfamiliar to many Get Lit poets. In “Get Lit Rising,” a book of diaristic poetry published in October, self-aware teens use poetry to work through their struggles to balance lives unsettled by abandonment, parental drug addiction, homelessness, poverty and rape. Luby Lane says a lot of time is spent teaching kids how to closely listen, decode poems and understand literary devices used in poetry and hip-hop; but equally important is engaging students’ emotions. “We really want to open their hearts,” she says, “which somehow poetry does in a very obvious way.” They recently launched two web series: “Write to Riot,” which focuses on original filmmaking, and “Get Lit Now,” in which
students respond weekly to political issues like hate crimes, President Trump’s speech to Congress, and Michael Flynn’s resignation. The series’ first video featured a poem written by Get Lit Players Mila Cuda and Marcus James that addresses Betsy DeVos’ controversial confirmation as Secretary of Education: “We’ve now got a secretary who believes in privatizing public education Like I didn’t already have to pay to submit my financial aid application Kids might be asked to show a credit score Before entering a classroom door I feel like I’ve seen this story before Oh, America, land of the fees … We are split Senate, split nation But let’s agree when it comes to education There’s little room for deliberation If classes only matter when money is involved What happens to the students with curiosity unresolved?” “We work with a lot of kids who are going through a lot of stuff and they’re nervous about what’s going on in the
world,” Luby Lane explains. “They wanted to give voice to [that] and provide comfort to other young people. They want young people to think and be engaged, not just be passively waiting until they’re old enough to vote or run for Congress. That’s why they started the series.” Get Lit open mic events happen regularly at the Actors’ Gang Theater in Culver City (the next one’s scheduled for March 24), each of which features a different high school; earlier this week, Venice High poets were in the spotlight. Open mics provide an opportunity to prepare for the Classic Slam being held at the Orpheum in downtown Los Angeles in late April, which Lane estimates will attract approximately 6,000 teen poets from across Southern California. “It’s also for people who just want to get up there,” she says. “So people can really feel part of their community, and young kids get a voice.” Get Lit comes to Beyond Baroque (681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice) at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Free admission, but donations encouraged. Call (310) 822-3006 or visit getlit.org. March 9, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 11
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ever had in an Ethiopian restaurant and I’d have liked the spicing kicked up a bit, but it was an interesting and original idea. My wife had an Offshore Bowl of tuna poke, seaweed salad, masago caviar, daikon and scallions with toasted sesame over sushi rice. It was an unusually good poke bowl thanks to the daikon and toasted sesame, which gave tart and smoky flavors in good balance. I have had a lot of poke bowls that were decent but unexceptional, and it was a pleasure to have one that had a little something different going on. So, does L.A. Gastronomy actually live up to its name? Well, it’s technically outside city limits in unincorporated Marina del Rey, but there is creative interpretation going on here, and some thoughtful experimentation with flavor and form. They’re successful at what they’re doing, and they deliver an inventive meal at a very fair price. If you want to quibble about names, I recommend you do that after you finish a meal here.
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3845 Ver Halen Court
4/3 Coolest house in Culver City
$1,649,000
Todd Miller
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5102 Summertime Lane
2/2 Unit in Lakeside Village
$489,000
Todd Miller
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310-560-2999
$599,000
Bill Ruane
RE/MAX Estate Properties
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el segundo Sun 2-4
900 Cedar St. #205
2/2 Pool, spa, rec room, bright home
Sun 2-4
815 Penn St.
2/2 All upgraded, private patio, close to schools
Sun 2-4
716 W. Acacia
4/3 2,280 square feet, two car garage
$879,000
Bill Ruane
RE/MAX Estate Properties
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$1,395,000
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$579,000
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13912 Truro Ave.
los Angeles Sun 2-5
3645 Cardiff Ave. #101
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219 38th Pl.
3/4 Modern Manhattan Beach home
$2,149,000
mArinA del rey Sa/Su 1-4
4801 La Villa Marina #K
2/3 2 bed + den/office, too many upgrades to list
$825,000
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3016 Stanford Ave.
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310 Washington #103
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The ArgonAuT PRess Releases HaCienda HOMe
OCeanside dreaM
Offered at $1,879,000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020
Offered at $1,775,000 Alice Plato, Coldwell Banker 310-704-4188
Playa Vista HOMe
Marina City Club
Offered at $1,779,000 Jesse Weinberrg, Jesse Weinberg & Associates 800-804-9132
Offered at $775,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980
exPansiVe Views
GOrGeOus View HOMe
Offered at $469,000 Eileen McCarthy, Marina Ocean Properties, 310-822-8910
Offered at $2,375,000 Jane St. John, RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-567-5971
“Embodying the legacy of hacienda-style architecture, this residence strikes a balance between heritage craftsmanship and contemporary conveniences,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Soaring vaulted ceilings and wide plank floors transition effortlessly into the living and dining room. Inside the casita, a bonus room and full bath offer dynamic entertainment space. The master suite, two bedrooms upstairs, and two downstairs complete the floor plan of this exquisite home.”
“Live the good life in this luxurious free-standing home in Playa Vista with views of the Westchester Bluffs,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The versatile layout features three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms on the top floor. An enormous living room is on the second floor with an oversized balcony overlooking the courtyard. The entry level features a warm open space and direct access to the large patio and yard. The home also features a direct access two-car garage and a separate laundry room.”
“This highly upgraded Center Tower North one-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers fantastic panoramic views of the coastline, and the marina,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “Enjoy the hardwood floors. The kitchen boasts granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. The upgraded bath offers a spa tub. Moreover, you have immediate access to all the amenities of the Marina City Club, including pools, a fitness center, a full restaurant and bar, 24-hour gated security, and much more.”
“With sweeping ocean vistas from Palos Verdes to Malibu, this wonderful Silicon Beach home is flooded with sunlight and sea breezes,” says agent Alice Plato. “Located just two blocks to the sand, this remodeled traditional four-bed, threebath home features high beamed ceilings. The comfortable layout maximizes views. The cheery kitchen features colorful art tiles, newer appliances, and a pantry. Expansive decks on both levels make perfect outdoor rooms for ocean view entertaining.”
“Relish in exceptional sweeping views of the Marina Harbor and ocean that reach to Catalina from this highly renovated two-bed home,” says agent Charles Lederman. “The gourmet kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while the bathrooms feature glass mosaic tile. The living area is ideal for entertaining and extends to a generous patio with unobstructed views. Luxuriate in thoughtful finishes, modern aesthetic, recessed lighting and wood floors throughout.”
“Located on one of the Playa del Rey bluffs, this home offers three levels of living space, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining,” says agent Jane St. John. “The first level offers the living room, spacious formal dining area, family room, and a one-bedroom suite. The north-facing patio invites you to enjoy the panoramic views while dining outdoors. Up the circular staircase is the master suite and private balcony. A grassy rear yard with mature landscaping, generous roof decks, and Jacuzzi finish this home.”
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legal advertising FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 026850 The following persons are doing business as: 1) Makers Source 8517 Pershing Dr. #4 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. Registered owners: RD Travers Enterprises 8517 Pershing Dr. #4 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 This business is conducted by a a limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: RD TRAVERS ENTERPRISES LLC Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2017 . Argonaut published: March 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). FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 045520 The following person is doing business as:Integrative Academic Consultancy 8160 Manitoba St. unit 304 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 Registered owner Gwen M. Part 8160 Manitoba St. suite 304 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 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)). Registrant Signature/Name: GWEN M PART OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Feb. 23, 2017 Argonaut published: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement gener-
LEGAL NOTICE CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTION CODE SECTION 294 CASE NUMBER Ky’ Monnie Frazier Case Number: 16J D0167 To Jamal Alaman and Kenneth Frazier and anyone claiming to be a parent of Ky‘ Monnie Frazier born on 10/25/2016, at Adventist Health Medical Center Birthing Center Hanford, CA. A hearing will be held on 4/6/2017 at 8:15am. in Dept. 1, located at Kings County Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230. At the hearing we will consider the recommendation of the social worker or probation officer. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your Iegal custody that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental right to the child will be terminated. You have the right be present at the hearing to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have a an attorney and cannot afford to hire one the court will appoint an attorney for you. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you a represent. Dated 1/31/2017. Jeffery E. Lewis, Clerk, by Reyna Bajas, Deputy Argonaut 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 2017
ally 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 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.
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 047104 The following person is doing business as 1) A Studio Named Desire 1818 Stoner Ave. Apt. 108 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. Hector Torres 1818 Stoner Ave. Apt 108 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above 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 HECTOR TORRES: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 2017 Argonaut published: March 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.
act 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 FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 014910 The following persons is (are) doing business as 1) Johnny’s Gems 2) Blacklight Jewelry 3) Blacklight Bling 4030 Del Rey Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 John T. Hjorth III 4216 Tivoli Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90292 This business is conducted by a individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). JOHN T. HJORTH III OWNER This statement was filed with the county on Jan. 19, 2017. Argonaut published: Jan. 26. Feb. 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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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)).
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FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 054324 The following person is doing business as: Jerry Friedman & Associates 13274 Fiji Way #100 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Gerald Norman Friedman 1014 Ambrosa Place Venice, 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 2/6/2012 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: Gerald Norman Friedman. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: March 3, 2017. Argonaut published March 9, 16, 23, 30, 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 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 trans-
SUPERIOR cOURT OF cALIFORNIA cOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW cAUSE FOR cHANGE OF NAME case No. SS027041 This statement was filed March 6, 2017, with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main St Santa Monica, CA. 90401 Petition of Leah Raquel Goldstein to Leah Raquel Carwell ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Leah R. Goldstein a filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/5/17. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.K Room Annex The address of the court is Superior Court of California, 1725 Main St Main St. Santa Monica, CA. 90401 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Argonaut Newspaper. Date: March 6, 2017 By Order of the Presiding Judge, Gerald Rosenberg PUBLISHED: Argonaut March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017
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machines and art supplies available for sharing. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-2239; smgov.net/camera
Westminster Avenue Elementary Meeting, 5 p.m. Get the scoop on pavement, landscaping, fencing and ADA upgrades coming to the school. 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (213) 241-1340; teresa.akins@lausd.net West Coast Swing, 6:30 p.m. Move your body and free your mind with a swing class and open dance. Intermediate swing dance classes start at 6:30 p.m., followed by beginner and intermediate/advanced classes at 7:30 p.m., and open dancing with deejays at 8:30 p.m. $15 includes the class; $10 just to dance. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 606-5606; philandmindiadance.com Serving Up Comedy, 7 p.m. Featuring a new lineup of standup comics each week, the main show is followed by an open mic at 8:30 p.m. at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover; suggested charity donation. (310) 823-5451; servingupcomedy.com
Friday, March 10 Vaud & the Villains, 7:30 p.m. A fusion of vintage New Orleans jazz, R&B and gospel music, Vaud & the Villains’ diverse ensemble brings their part Sunday service, part rock ’n’ roll, part circus show to The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $45 to $80. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.com The Packrats, 8 p.m. Dynamic musical duo Jordan Bush (on banjo) and Armando Wood (on bass) perform folk songs, sea shanties and other great American music from the last century at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $20. (310) 477-2055; odysseytheatre.com The Barry Zweig Trio, 8 p.m. A classic jazz repertoire featuring electric guitar, bass and drums is followed by DJ Jedi spinning soul, funk, hip-hop, disco and dance music in The Del Monte at 10 p.m. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Langhorne Slim, 8 p.m. Bringing his signature cinematic and joyful noise rooted in folk, soul and blues, Langhorne Slim gives a solo performance at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.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 Dogtown All-Star Jam, 8:30 p.m. to close. Dance to classic rock and vintage surf songs when Jamie and the Alpha Males and Skeeters Pool Party Band collaborate for a live show as the Dogtown All Stars. All drummers are invited to show up and play “Wipeout” on a communal drum. Bring your own
Westchester’s Wood-Fired Community Oven Bake, noon. Bring dough and toppings to bake your own pizza in an authentic earthen oven. Oven is ready for baking bread around 2 p.m. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester. Free. (310) 850-8022; westchestercommunityoven@gmail.com
Local artists gather Saturday at Ignition Creative for a celebration of surf and skate art in support of public high school arts education. Pictured: A vintage early 1980s Josh Klassman photo of Z-Boy legend Jay Adams. SEE GALLERIES & MUSEUMS. sticks. Guitarists welcome to jam on “Crossroads.” Bring your own guitar. More info at Skeeters Pool Party on Facebook. Brennan’s Pub, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 821-6622; brennanspubla.com
Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for an R&B concert by Blue Breeze. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Media Ecology Soul Salon, 4 to 6 p.m. Gerry Fialka interviews singer-songwriter and bestselling author Paul Zollo about his work. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Barbianca Wine Tasting Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Winemaker Wes Hagen of J. Wilkes Winery brings five of his outstanding wines to pair with a gourmet meal created by Barbianca Executive Chef Theo Ioannou. Reservations required. Barbianca Local Kitchen, 13480 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. $99. (310) 577-6039
Perta, 8 p.m. Led by vocalist Matthew Bazulka and backed by a rhythm section of seasoned performers, this Los Angeles-based pop/indie/rock band performs original songs that range thematically from playful sexuality to the harrowing conflict between identity and ego. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $20. (310) 477-2055; odysseytheatre.com Hot Jazz Saturdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Brad Kay’s Regressive Jazz Quartet plays early jazz and ragtime music, then DJ Shiva spins soul, funk, hip-hop, disco and dance music after 10 p.m. in The Del Monte. DJ Doomz gets things moving in the Townhouse bar at 10 p.m. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Sunday, March 12 Automobile Driving Museum Photo Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a great opportunity for photographers of all ages, skill levels and interests to explore engineering, design and creativity through the lens. Experts guide participants through a full day of unique photographic experiences with hands-on workshops, staffed stations and dynamic presentations to inspire participants to take amazing pictures while learning the techniques behind stunning automotive details. Automo-
bile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. $49 to $129. (310) 375-7014; creativephotoacademy.com Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of the final workshops in Kitz’s popular series for beginner and intermediate watercolorists, this six-hour plein air intensive features exercises to hone compositional vision and teaches principles of color values, color mixing and brush work. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. $70. (310) 458-2239; smgov.net/camera Community Giveaway, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Native American ceremony called “Giveaway” creates balance in the community. Please bring items that you no longer have use for but someone else can use. Everyone walks away with at least one “gift.” Leftover items are donated to a charitable organization. No food items. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 399-1631; ciop4justice.org Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz funk concert by “The Funky Sax Man” Chazzy Green. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com (Continued on page 28)
Saturday, March 11 Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club Women’s Orientation, 7:30 a.m. Try this exciting team water sport at Mothers’ Beach in Marina del Rey. Newcomers welcome. Free. gomarinaoutrigger.com
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Grow Your Own Strawberries, 8 a.m. Learn how to plant strawberries now for flavorful summer harvests, even in small spaces. Armstrong Garden Centers, 3226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 829-6766; armstronggarden.com Natural History of Santa Monica Bay Bike Hike, 9 a.m. to noon. Reconnect with nature and explore Santa Monica from the pier to the end of the beach bike path just past Temescal Canyon Road and back. Meet at the south entrance to Santa Monica Pier. Free. (310) 463-8636; sustainableworks.eventbrite.com Girl Scouts 105th Birthday Celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently featuring a Girl Scouts exhibit, the Santa Monica History Museum offers half-price admission all day in honor of the organization’s founding 105 years ago. Enjoy a sparkling cider toast and a rousing chorus of happy birthday at 11 a.m., with cupcakes and lemonade being served all day. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org Open Craft and Knit Lounge, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each second Saturday of the month, artists and crafters bring new collaborative projects. Sewing
Kasey Chambers balances vulnerability and emotional steel Time-tested troubadour Kasey Chambers is touring behind a powerful new double album A 40-year-old mother of three is obviously no child. Yet in Australia, where Kasey Chambers has been embraced as a nose ringsporting country sweetheart since her gypsy-ish teens, her song “Ain’t No Little Girl” lands corrective punches with the anger of one who’s suffered all her slings and arrows in public: “A lesson is learned/ And a lesson is
lost/ Well I ain’t afraid to stand and give a damn/ And take it like a man.” It’s a single from the 11-time ARIA Award winner’s 11th studio album, “Dragonfly,” produced by older brother Nash Chambers and singer-songwriter Paul Kelly. The double-disc set includes guest turns by Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban and Foy Vance, and confronts the challenges of aging, divorce and recent nodule surgery that opened up Chambers’ top notes and seemingly deepened the tensile strength of her
distinctive vocal signature. It’s been three decades since Chambers caravanned around the Outback with her off-the-grid clan’s Dead Ringer Band, performing in pubs and camping under the stars like an Aussie Carter Family; 18 years since she went solo with her doubleplatinum-in-Australia album “The Captain.” Dad Bill now plays in her band (and she sits in with his). In concert, when Chambers sings “The Captain” or other early hits like the everywoman anthem “Not Pretty Enough,” she still delivers them with unaffected girlishness, her vulnerability now tempered with emotional steel. — Bliss Bowen Kasey Chambers performs two shows at McCabe’s Guitar Shop (3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica) on Saturday, March 11. The 8 p.m. show is sold out but tickets for the 10 p.m. set are on sale for $35. Call (310) 828-4497 or visit mccabes.com for updates.
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autism spectrum disorder and other sensory challenges, this evening allows families to have a safe, judgment-free space to enjoy a night out with their loved ones while also providing families with the opportunity to interact with one another and cultivate a sense of community. Controlling the lighting, sound and food options, this event caters to those that experience sensitive sensory challenges. The Help Group Culver City, 4160 Grand View Blvd., Culver City. $10 to $15. To register, contact Tracy Peters at (310) 751-1486; tpeters@thehelpgroup.org
Music and Comedy at UnUrban, 1 to 6 p.m. Performances by Almost Vaudeville (1 to 4 p.m.) and Mews Small and Company (4 to 6 p.m.) precede the Screenwriting Tribe workshop Meetup group at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban. com Kevin Carr, 2 p.m. Carr’s one-man musical theater of the imagination blends folklore, true-life adventure and the rare, soulful, fiery sounds of fiddle and pipes into a mesmerizing experience. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $20. (310) 477-2055; odysseytheatre.com U.S. 99 Band, 4 to 10 p.m. Groove to the sounds of Martin Bennett’s U.S. 99 Band as they perform their early rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and surf music at Hinano Cafe, 15 Washington Blvd., Venice. No cover. (310) 822-3902 “Brave New World or 1984?,” 5 p.m. Featuring storyteller Larry Hankin, singing satirist Gary Gordon, poet Mark Lipman, satirist James Tripp and songwriter Ross Altman, this satirical inquiry probes into the themes of these classic works. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10. (323) 762-6073; beyondbaroque.org Sensory-Friendly Dinner and Game Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Especially designed for families with children affected by
The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. This long-running cabaret show continues to shake up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com
Monday, March 13 Seated Breath Meditation: Naam Yoga, 10:15 a.m. This class aims to calm and clear the mind through controlled breathing, mudras (handseals) and simple seated movements that promote balance and rhythm in our emotions, thoughts and physical bodies. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Il Cinema Ritrovato Tour, 4:15 p.m. This free three-day film festival features a selection of classic restored films from acclaimed filmmakers Arthur Penn, John Murray Anderson,
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Malcolm St. Clair, Marlon Brando and Antonio Pietrangeli. The festival opens with Arthur Penn’s 1966 film “The Chase,” a thriller about a series of events set into motion by a prison break, starring Marlon Brando, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Mayer Theater, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester. Free but RSVP required. (310) 338-3033; sftv.lmu.edu Nina’s Tango Practica, 6 to 9 p.m. Each Monday night learn the art of tango and enjoy a tapas tasting menu. Grand Casino Bakery & Café, 3826 Main St., Culver City. $12.95. (310) 945-6099; grandcasinobakery.com 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 Cine Mondays, 9 p.m. Indulge in drink specials while DJ Vinyl Don spins music to reflect the movies shown. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Tuesday, March 14 Theatre Fare Play Reading Class, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Every second Tuesday
Video artist Nataša Prosenc Stearns A multicultural mix of female-driven film, music and poetry in Venice International Women’s Day was Wednesday, but it’s not too late to celebrate. (And really, shouldn’t every day be a Women’s Day?) On Sunday, The Arts and Cultural Bridge Foundation brings together eight Venicebased female artists from five different countries and national backgrounds for an afternoon of music, film, poetry, performance and visual arts at Beyond Baroque. Cuban filmmaker Claudia
Rojas debuts her documentary short “Window Seat,” about a young girl’s struggle to remain with her mother; writer Greta Cobar shares the history of International Women’s Day through the lens of her Romanian heritage; and Slovenian-born video artist Nataša Prosenc Stearns screens her socio-political film “Nightmares of the New World.” Chilean singer Jacqueline Fuentes, musician Bridget Graham, performance artist Amy Kaps, Puerto RicanAmerican poet Gloria Vando, printmaker Kay Brown and artist Emily Winters of the Venice Arts Council are also participating. So gather you gal pals and feminist friends for a celebration of women everywhere. — Christina Campodonico The Arts and Cultural Bridge Foundation’s celebration of International Women’s Day happens from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. Visit artsculturalbridge.org for more info.
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Taking Charge: “It’s Time” @ Pacific Resident Theatre This autobiographical oneman show by writer-performer Paul Linke (“CHiPs”), a followup to his HBO film showcase “Time Flies When You’re Alive,” follows a young man as he navigates youth and ultimately finds success. Opens Saturday, March 11, after previews at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through April 16 at Pacific Resident Theatre, 705½ Venice Blvd., Venice. $25 to $30; $12 for previews. (310) 822-1629; pacificresidenttheatre.com American Dreamin’: “In the Heights” @ New Roads School New Roads students tackle Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” hit “In the Heights,” a hip-hop and Latin-infused musical journey about residents of a quickly changing New York neighborhood chasing their American dreams while holding on to their immigrant roots.
This weekend only: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at New Roads School’s Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 828-5882; newroads.org Bard of the Backyard Barbecue: “The Hebrew Hillbilly” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Singer-songwriter Shelley Fisher chronicles her journey to Hollywood from her hometown in the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of BBQ and Rock ‘n’ Roll. One performance only:
Saturday at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $38.50. hebrewhillbilly.com A Woman for Every Season: “L.A. Woman” @ Beyond Baroque Every month a different actress reads from Richard’s Setlowe new one-woman drama about an actress at the end of her rope. This month it’s Denise Lebra Hefti. One performance only: 8 p.m. Saturday at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. $6
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to $10. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Playful Puppets: “Ordinary Objects” @ Highways Performance Space This absurdist performance explores the anthropomorphic nature of everyday objects and pays tribute to surrealists like Rene Magritte. Two performances only: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (310) 453-1755; highwaysperformance.org Good Girl Gone Bad? “Good Grief” @ Kirk Douglas Theatre In this world premiere, upand-coming playwright Ngozi Anyanwu plays Nkechi, a young first-generation NigerianAmerican 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 she may not have everything figured out. Now playing 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 Bio in Song: “Debussy: His Letters and His Music” @ Odyssey Theatre Soprano Julia Migenes explores the life of the famed French composer in this new stage biography drawing from Debussy’s letters and compositions. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, at Odyssey Theater, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $10 to $30. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com Step into Sondheim: “Company” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre In this acclaimed Sondheim musical, Bobby, a bachelor, faces his commitment issues at his 35th birthday party thrown by his five married couple friends. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 1 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $23 to $28. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org
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A Fundraiser that Rocks Student musicians back Weird Al Yankovic and Doobie Brothers alum Michael McDonald in the Greg Coote Concert for the Arts By Andy Vasoyan For a lot of kids in high school band, the highest-stakes moment of their musical career will be performing in front of family and friends. For student musicians of Santa Monica High School, that zenith might well come this Saturday playing alongside their bandmates — and oh, yeah, backing Michael McDonald, Amy Holland, Richard Page of Mr. Mister, and none other than Weird Al Yankovic. The Greg Coote Concert for the Arts, also featuring two members of the band Venice as house musicians, is a benefit for the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation’s efforts to fund arts education throughout SMMUSD. The annual event has routinely sold out Samohi’s 1,200-seat Barnum Hall, and this year has been renamed in the memory of the entertainment exec and school district parent who led the foundation’s initial arts endowment campaign. Preparations for this year’s concert have been well-laid but, as always, high school has a way of making things complicated. “The crew is coming in to set up the stage, but Samohi is under construction, plus the students have a dress rehearsal, but Thursday and Friday are school days, obviously,” says event coordinator Linda Greenberg, the foundation’s executive director. Sometimes student musicians get whisked away to competitions, and those spots need filling. “It’s a delicate balance,” adds Greenberg. Another delicate balance: Parents performing at their children’s high school. Venice’s Kipp Lennon and Michael Lennon, who are cousins, have a sophomore and a senior, respectively, in the Samohi music program. “It doesn’t matter who you are — you could be the biggest rock star in the
Amy Holland and husband Michael McDonald (left) unite for a powerful set, and Weird Al Yankovic (right) remains on top of the cultural zeitgeist world, but kids always think their parents are geeks a little bit,” says Kipp Lennon. “They came to hang out with us in the orchestra room, and they were
Yankovic, whom Lennon recruited while they worked together for a different benefit concert, is known for 30 years of parodying songs that make
“These kids are phenomenal! It’s like you’re at the Hollywood Bowl.” — Kipp Lennon laughing, saying ‘It’s so weird that you’re here, dad!’” Third-generation Westsiders, the members of Venice have been involved with the Concert for the Arts for years, and a number of their children have already gone through schools in the area. It’s through their involvement that this year’s concert landed a surprise guest, someone whose career has been both decades long and perennial: Weird Al Yankovic. “Kids just think he’s cool!” says Lennon. “His style doesn’t go out of style.”
up the cultural zeitgeist. He’ll be joined by Michael McDonald, formerly of The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, as well as Richard Page of Mr. Mister (“Broken Wings,” “Kyrie”) and Amy Holland (“How Do I Survive,” “Shake Me Wake Me”). Holland who is married to McDonald, says the Concert for the Arts has a different feel than other events. “Everyone’s here because they value the arts,” Holland says. Arts programs have a special place for her and McDonald.
“Our son went into an arts program,” she says, “Not everyone is into sports, so he went into the arts, and it changed his life. For some of these kids, it’s a life-saver, a game changer.” Holland will be joining her husband on the Barnum Hall stage for a number of songs, but she won’t be his only accompaniment. “Some of the students will be joining onstage,” she says, “and it’s great to have Venice working as well.” For Kipp Lennon, working with the students is still a great experience, even after 12 shows. “These kids are phenomenal!” he gushes. “Every artist that comes to the show, they’re shaking their heads because it’s so good. Maybe they thought it’d be a high school talent show, but it’s like you’re at the Hollywood Bowl.” The Greg Coote Concert for the Arts is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Barnum Hall, 600 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica. Tickets start at $50. Call (310) 396-4557 or visit smmef.org.
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Having regular dinners with somebody doesn’t mean you’re dating. I have dinner with my TV several nights a week, but that doesn’t mean I should get “Samsung forever!” tattooed on my special place. Consciously or subconsciously, this woman deceived you into thinking a relationship was possible — but she had help: Yours. To understand how you got tripped up, let’s take a look at self-deception through an evolutionary lens. Evolutionary researchers William von Hippel and Robert Trivers describe self-deception as a “failure to tell the self the whole truth” by excluding the parts that go poorly with our goals and our preferred view of ourselves. We do this through “information-processing biases that give priority to welcome over unwelcome information” — or, in plain
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bring out your best self: the “Michelangelo phenomenon,” coined by social psychologist Caryl Rusbult and her colleagues. The name was inspired by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo’s belief that there’s an ideal figure hidden within each block of stone and that it’s the sculptor’s job to chip away the pieces around it until it’s revealed. They find that in a relationship, two things foster your bringing out the best in each other. One is that your partner “affirms” your values, meaning that your partner is aligned (enough) with what you care most about. (This doesn’t mean they want exactly what you do; they just need to respect you for going for it.) Second, they engage in behaviors that encourage you to move toward your “ideal self.” This might mean urging you to acquire new
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up discussion to reveal the hidden effects of what humans have invented. MOM inventories the psychic effects of media on individuals and society, and muses on why they are ignored. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 306-7330; 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
Michael Pisaro, 7:30 p.m. CalArts composition and experimental sound practices teacher Michael Pisaro plays and discusses his composition “melody, silence” for solo guitar. His use of duration and silence has been profoundly influential on contemporary experimental music. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org
Wednesday, March 15 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
Rusty’s Rhythm Club Swing Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of swing dancing to live music featuring Boogie Woogie pianist Carl Sonny Leyland. A half-hour beginner swing dance class (no partner needed) happens from 7:30 to 8 p.m. and is followed by a DJ and live music from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $15 cover includes the class. (310) 606-5606; rustyfrank.com
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 Meditations on Media, 7 to 10 p.m. Gerry Fialka’s stimulating soiree stirs
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The Outstanding Women Leaders Breakfast honors Emmy-winning documentarian Amy Ziering and Santa Monica Assistant City Manager Elaine Polacheck on Friday, March 10. smchamber.com/owl Pedal from the pier to Temescal Canyon Road on a group Bike Hike from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11. sustainableworks. eventbrite.com Lobsterdamus, Cheezus, Goa-taco, Amazebowls and other favorites are on the pier from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, for Smorgasburg LA’s first Westside food truck festival. santamonicapier.org Celebrate the Girl Scouts’ 105th Birthday at the Santa Monica History Museum, with half-price admission sparkling cider, cupcakes and lemonade on Saturday, March 11. santamonicahistory.org
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them by fear, suspicion and an uneven balance of power. Sgt. Chris Smith, a 19-year veteran of the department, said the daylong event differed from the typical outreach SMPD officers do at local schools. “This came from the kids. They put it together and came to us, which was really exciting. They get to guide it, with questions they want to know about us,” he said. Around 60 teens rotated in group activities with about 15 SMPD staff, including sergeants, detectives, cadets, first responders, forensic specialists and community
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outreach workers. Activities included a jeopardy game, role-playing traffic stops in which teens did the policing and officers did their best to create challenging scenarios, a career panel, and the culminating friendly basketball game. The project was part of a national effort with Keystone, the Boys & Girls Clubs’ youth-led community service group. President Connor Young and Vice President Delena Tiku, both 17, organized the local event. “We kept in mind that we want to see police officers as people and how we want to be perceived by police officers,” Tiku said. For Det. Roy Brown, who helped develop the SMPD’s juvenile diversion program, the traffic stop role-playing was the day’s highlight – especially “being able to see the kids interact, how they navigate through that without any type of training,” he said. “Just seeing their eyes, seeing how they were a little nervous, but some became a lot more confident.” During a career panel session, curious minds wanted to know: “Do officers get maced during training?” (“Yes, a generous amount”) and “Are they obligated to shut down protests on college campuses if asked by the school’s administration?” (Sgt. Smith
reminded everyone of their constitutional right to peacefully protest). Mylan Ross, 17, acknowledged that she came to the event with some preconceptions about police and their role in society “with all the police brutality going on recently, especially the one in Anaheim,” she said, referring to the recent incident in which an off-duty police officer pulled a gun on an unarmed teenager. “It makes [police] seem like they’re all truly terrible, like they’re all criminals.” Asked if she has felt unsafe, Ross nodded. “Especially because I’m African-American. I have a younger brother, he’s 15, and my mom is always saying, ‘Do not walk around with a hood on, especially at night, because you can get pulled over.’ … I was always nervous about that. I know that I’m a girl but that can still happen to me.” But Ross left the club with a different outlook. “Coming to this event, actually participating and meeting law enforcement and having one-on-one conversations with them, it really changed my perspective,” she said. “They really are just humans and trying their best, and they’re not terrible people.” — Beige Luciano-Adams
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