PLAYA MEDICAL PLAZA State-of-the-Art Multi-Specialty Comprehensive Care Clinic
now offering... • Urgent Care • Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine Non-surgical treatment of arthritis Gary Brazina, M.D. • Weight Loss Surgery Bariatrics - Minimally invasive Joseph Naim, M.D. George Mutafyam, M.D. • Laser Spine Minimally invasive disk surgery Manny Emenike, M.D. Young Sun Yi, M.D. • Women’s Health / Urogynecology Aram Bonni, MD, FACS, FACOG • Internal Medicine Afongu Josephine Ncho, M.D. • Neurology and Pain Management Guven Uzun, M.D. ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCE
5450 Lincoln Blvd. Playa Vista 90094 • (310) 305-9200 • PlayaMedical.com Free Parking in LA Fitness Lot, Enter from Brisa; at Jefferson Blvd.
PAGE 2 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Contents
VOL 47, NO 21 Local News & Culture
NEWS
Outsized Egos
COVER STORY
Third Avenue Breakdown
Emotional Journeys
Screaming, pepper spray and a late-night scuffle on Venice’s Skid Row ...................... 4
Jamie Lee Curtis helps kids contemplate selfidentity in her book “This Is Me” ................. 12
Honor Restored
This Week
A busy street corner in Westchester will once again pay tribute to the fallen . ......... 4
The Lincoln is a weekend hotspot coming into its own ................................ 17
WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
Roadway reconfigurations (and traffic delays) ahead in Playa del Rey ................. 4
Jail is a good thing at “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street” ............................. 31
Creative Accounting Otis College report finds continued growth in tech, entertainment and the arts ........... 10
All Hands (Welcome) on Deck Marina Sunday Sailing Club pairs aspiring sailors with skippers who need crew ......... 10
THE ADVICE GODDESS Shared Histories Tim Robbins inspires empathy through ancestry with “The Refugee Project” ........ 15
ARTS & EVENTS The Poetry of Mozart A contemporary wunderkind takes on the work of a master .................................... 16
Summer Sand Volleyball Girls and Boys (Grades 5–9) are Invited
Professional coaching staff led by legendary beach and indoor player and coach ‘Smiling’ Bob Vogelsang (‘Vogie’) Professional Volleyball (and Basketball) Hall of Fame • Has coached national beach teams in the US, Europe & Australia • Private Coach for current professional beach volleyball players
Great program for young players getting into volleyball, or building skills for school volleyball team tryouts in the fall. Have fun & develop your skills from the man who invented the jump serve.
For more information, call Vogie at 310-482-1983 Additional information & applications available at
www.beachcitiesvbc.com/beach-academy
free storage Present coupon for offer. See manager for details.
(888) 217-9002
12700 Braddock, Marina del Rey 90066
Food & Drink Cocktails and Character
Safer Streets
ON THE WATER
Oliver Stone throws shade at Trump during a screening of “Nixon” ................... 32
n
Sparkling New, State-Of-The-Art Facility
n
Luxury Conveniences Nobody Else Has
n
And Excellent Prices, Too!
n
State-of-the-Art Security System
n
We Sell Boxes, Locks, and Packing Supplies
Tale of Whoa Don’t tell grieving people to look on the bright side ................................... 45
On The Cover: Jamie Lee Curtis teaches kids about immigration and self-identity in her new children’s book “This Is Me.” Photo of Jamie Lee Curtis by Andrew Eccles, courtesy of Jamie Lee Curtis. Illustration from “This Is Me” by Laura Cornell, courtesy of Workman Publishing. Cover design by Michael Kraxenberger.
27 Tips to Drive Up the Sale Price of Your Westside Home Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. And once you have made that decision, you’ll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here’s a way to help you to be as prepared as possible. To assist homesellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in today’s tough, aggressive marketplace. Through these 27 tips you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce
stress, be in control of your situation, and make the best profit possible.
In this report you’ll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your home. Using a common-sense approach, you will get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home.
You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money.
Order your free report today. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-368-1988 and enter 3023. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW.
This report is courtesy of Jordan Tanner, Realty Executives CalBRE 01954359. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2017 Paid Advertisement
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 3
News
ArgonautNews.com
A Scuffle on Venice’s Skid Row
Violent confrontation underscores simmering tensions between the housed and the homeless Photo courtesy of Venice Stakeholders Association
By Gary Walker A longtime Venice resident who has become one of the most vocal critics of the perpetual homeless encampments on Third Avenue, venting frustrations through social media and making frequent calls to police, is recovering from a fractured arm and elbow after a violent altercation with a homeless man. Rick Swinger has lived near Rose Avenue and Hampton Drive for nearly 25 years. About a year ago he began actively complaining about the situation on Third between Rose and Sunset, posting photos of related trash piles and human waste to a popular Venice-themed Facebook discussion group and turning out for a protest against Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin. At about 4:30 a.m. on May 18, Swinger and his wife were awakened by a man shouting to himself behind the former church on the northeast corner of Rose and Hampton, where Swinger had often seen the same man camp before because the spot is almost directly underneath the couple’s bedroom window. Only this time, Swinger decided to confront the man and left his apartment with a can of pepper spray in hand. Swinger said he asked the man to quiet down and tried to touch a book in the man’s possession, at which point the man
Rick Swinger suffered a broken arm after confronting a homeless man who was screaming outside his bedroom window at 4:30 a.m. began to yell at Swinger and move toward him. Swinger doused the man with pepper spray, he said, and began to move away from him, but the man gave chase and knocked Swinger down after running into him, the fall causing his broken bones.
News
i n
POW/MIA Mural Restored
Venice landmark vandalized last year will be rededicated on Memorial Day
Almost a year to the day since taggers desecrated the Vietnam POW/MIA Mural at Pacific Avenue and Sunset Court, Venice community leaders will gather on Memorial Day to unveil its restoration. Mural restoration experts with the Venice-based Social and Public Art Resources Center (SPARC) began
PAGE 4 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
work in early April, which included repainting many of the 2,273 names that were covered by graffiti or erased during an amateur effort to remove it. SPARC Artistic Director Judy Baca said at the time that work would include the application of a clear chemical coating to protect the mural from future vandalism. Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin and the Venice Chamber of Commerce, who spearheaded restoration fundraising efforts, will participate in a rededication ceremony from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 29, at 614 Pacific Ave. “We are thrilled to see this project come to fruition with the help and support of our community,” said chamber board member Kelly Layne. The chamber is still raising money for a digital overlay needed to preserve the mural when it is eventually relocated to accommodate redevelopment of the former Metro bus lot on Pacific.
— Gary Walker
“Most of [the local homeless] are really nice and are really struggling, but there are some who are criminals and mix in with the others,” he said. As for the man he tussled with, “I’m not mad at this guy. He’s mentally ill,” Swinger said. “I blame Bonin.” Bonin, who helped spearhead recent voter-approved tax hikes to fund expanded homeless services and accelerate the construction of affordable housing, declined to comment. During Bonin’s recent reelection campaign, Swinger supported challenger Mark Ryavec, an advocate for expanded enforcement of anti-camping ordinances whose Venice Stakeholders Association issued a press release this week about Swinger’s confrontation and injuries. City workers conduct weekly cleanups of Third Avenue that include police rousting the homeless from their encampments, and last year the nonprofit Lava Mae began operating a mobile shower and hygiene trailer there once a week. If nothing else, Swinger’s misadventure illustrates the increasingly fragile coexistence of homeless encampments and gentrifying residential housing, not only along the beach but also on gritty-turnedtrendy Rose Avenue. Right where Third (Continued on page 8)
B r i ef Expect Traffic Delays in Playa del Rey Safety measures prompt road closures on Vista Del Mar and Pershing Drive
Playa del Rey residents and thousands of cut-through commuters avoiding Lincoln Boulevard congestion can expect lane closures on Vista Del Mar and Pershing Drive in order to accommodate traffic calming measures and other roadway safety improvements. On Monday, city workers began lane closures on Vista Del Mar in order to restripe the pavement, move parking to the west side of the street, create U-turn pockets and narrow the roadway to one lane in each direction, according to a letter by Mike Bonin disseminated by the Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa. Starting June 3, workers will begin resurfacing Pershing Drive and then restripe Pershing, Culver Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard to accommodate new center turn lanes and bicycle lanes as part of the “Safe Streets for Playa del Rey Initiative,”
Photo by John McKnight
Photo by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.
Taggers struck last May
The homeless man left the scene and Swinger called police, who escorted him to a hospital. On Tuesday Swinger said police told him that they had since taken a suspect into custody, but The Argonaut was unable to confirm by press time either the man’s identity or whether he has been charged with a crime. LAPD Pacific Division Det. Robyn Salazar, who was not directly involved with that investigation, said members of the public should not confront people who appear to be agitated. “If someone is disturbing the peace or committing a crime, never confront them. Call 9-1-1,” Salazar said. When asked why he chose not to call the police, Swinger said officers often don’t respond to noise complaints due to higher-priority crimes, or by the time they do show up the target of his complaints has already left the scene. “I’ve literally called the police hundreds of times with noise complaints. If you call LAPD 100 times with noise complaints and no one responds, you get tired of it,” Swinger said. Swinger also said he doesn’t so much have issues with the homeless as he does with L.A. City Hall’s shortfalls in responding to homelessness and related quality of life issues.
Lane closures began Monday according to the council office. The reconfiguration will narrow the roadway to one travel lane in each direction in order to calm traffic. Bonin’s letter described the changes as pilot programs subject to public comment and review. “We are going to gather data and public input, analyze whether impacts are positive or not, and adjust accordingly. We can keep what we love, improve what we can, and remove what we dislike,” he wrote.
— Gary Walker and Joe Piasecki
Marina Dentistry ALL DENTAL SPECIALTIES
• Easy Payment Plans/Zero Interest • No Insurance • No Problem • All Insurance Accepted • Nitrous Oxide Available • We Accept All Other Competitors’ Coupons • Se Habla Español
COMPLETE DENTAL IMPLANT
INVISALIGN
$1,599
STARTS AT
REG. $4,500. INCLUDES ORAL SEDATION, IMPLANT ABUTMENT AND CROWN. NEW PATIENTS ONLY WITH THIS AD NOW THROUGH 63017
PORCELAIN VENEERS $ 699Each. REG 1,400 COMPLETE $
NEW PATIENTS ONLY WITH THIS AD EXP 63017
PORCELAIN CROWN $DENTURE 399 REG 999
$
$
NEW PATIENTS ONLY WITH THIS AD EXP 63071
MARINA DENTISTRY 4292 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (Above Starbucks)
www.marinadentistry.com
799 REG 1800 $
NEW PATIENTS ONLY WITH THIS AD EXP 63017
$2,999 WITH THIS AD. NOW THROUGH 6-30-17
TEETH WHITENING SPECIAL
8900
$
ONLY
Regular $749
ONE HOUR IN-OFFICE ZOOM! WHITENING AS SEEN ON ABC’S “EXTREME MAKEOVER” INCLUDES X-RAYS & EXAM
Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer
FREE CONSULTATION INCLUDING FULL MOUTH X-RAYS & EXAMINATION NEW PATIENTS ONLY EXP 63017
CLEANING SPECIAL
2500
$
Regular $149
X-Rays, Exams, Cleaning, Oral Cancer Screening, TMJ Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
NEW PATIENTS ONLY!
Periodontal Root Planning Not Included • With Coupon Only • Insurance Programs Billed At Regular Fees • Exp. 6-30-17
DEEP CLEANING
SPECIAL
75
$
PER QUAD
REG $499
NEW PATIENTS ONLY WITH THIS AD EXP 63017
310-305-9600
6301 W 77th Street | For Sale | Offered at $1,299,000
Located in North Kentwood this 3 bedroom/1.75 bath traditional home has a distinctive style with custom design elements and dual pane windows. The elegant and spacious living room with fireplace invites guests into this exceptional home. Dark hardwood floors are found throughout the home creating a rich warm feeling. There is a remodeled kitchen with Caesarstone counters, stainless appliances and a separate laundry area with washer/dryer. The family room/dining room opens to the backyard and patio with a build in BBQ.
Jody Fine
310.230.3770 JodyFine@bhhscal.com
JodyFineEstates.com
Monica Iris Antola
310.230.3755 monica.antola@bhhscal.com
©2017 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. CalBRE 00916736/01826288 MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 5
News
ArgonautNews.com
Honor Restored A busy street corner in Westchester will once again pay tribute to the fallen Photo by Nick Cruz
By Gary Walker Westchester teen Kirk Fujimoto was well on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He just needed to complete a meaningful public service project — only he was stumped about what to do. That’s when assistant scoutmaster Ed Griffin, an LAPD detective, offered a plan to simultaneously beautify a prominent public space in Westchester and honor fallen military service members. “I told him that it wouldn’t be easy — that it would be the most ambitious thing the troop has ever done, and the one that would have the biggest impact,” Griffin recalled. “He worked over Easter break, a time when most kids are on vacation or just taking it easy.” In just a few weeks, 17-year-old Fujimoto raised over $4,000 to replace dilapidated flagpole bases at the southeast corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Manchester Avenue, in front of Westchester Park. He also organized fellow Troop 927 scouts to re-landscape the corner. At 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27, Troop 927 will rededicate the space — formerly the site of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of
An aspiring Eagle Scout has rejuvenated the southeast corner of Lincoln and Manchester Westchester/Playa del Rey — in honor of fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Following the ceremony, Fujimoto’s troop will host a community barbeque near the flagpoles. Photos of a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 1970, show a concrete memorial, a sundial and two concrete benches in front of a flagpole at the corner of Lincoln and Manchester. The city later relocated
the memorial plaque and sundial to the Westchester Community Building after the memorial was vandalized numerous times. Finding a relatively barren corner 46 years later, Fujimoto and his troop created a garden of drought-tolerant plants to add a touch of color to the site — “65 plants, all in one day,” Fujimoto said. Griffin thinks creating the garden and
raising funds for the flagpole bases had a strong, positive effect on his Eagle Scout candidate. “I remember him turning around and gazing at [the flag poles], and I thought he seemed really impressed with what he had done,” Griffin said. “I guess I was a little bit [surprised] to see the work right in front of me. It was a lot of work in a short time,” said Fujimoto, who lost an uncle in the Vietnam War. In addition to family members, Fujimoto acquired funding from the Drollinger Foundation in Westchester, Elks Lodge 2050 in Playa del Rey and American Legion Post 177 in Venice. Post 177 had donated $500 to Troop 927 in April, but threw in another $500 after Fujimoto presented the project to its board in May. “This project reflects well on the veterans, so we were happy to do it,” said Post 177’s Tom Zvanovec. Prior to the Saturday rededication ceremony, Troop 927 will travel to Inglewood Park Cemetery to lay flags on the graves of armed services veterans. gary@argonautnews.com
Join us for a FREE Educational Tasting Event Complimentary tasting means you and your friends get to relax and let us do the pouring. See you there!
S AV E $ 7.R0L B0
S AV E 8 $ 2 .9 T WO
S AV E 5 $ 4 .9 FIVE
S AV E
$ 3.6 0
ON
ON
PE
Gelson’s Marina Del Rey May 27 2:00-5:00pm
GoGo Squeez Organic Applesauce
2/$5.00* Live North Atlantic Lobsters
4Sale
Marina del Rey & Santa Monica
PER
S AV E 8 $ 2 .9 T WO ON
May 26-29, 2017
$10 Off
your entire order of $50 or more.*
Gold Peak Iced Tea
Golden Kiss Melons
99¢/lb
2/$4.00+crv* 59 oz.
Available in our Produce Dept.
5/$5.00* 1.06 oz.
S AV E Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water
While Supplies Last Approx 1½ lb Cooked & Cleaned Free of Charge
S AV E 50¢ LB
Nature Addicts Natural Fruit Sticks
16 oz.
S AV E
$2 .5 0
$12.99/lb
$4.99*
4pk/3.2 oz.
Serving Suggestion
Day
McConnell's Ice Cream
$2 .0 0
Volvic Natural Spring Water
$3.49+crv
$4.99+crv
24 pk/.5 ltr
6pk/500 ml
S AV E
$2 .0 0
S AV E
$13.00
Marin French Petite Cheese
Hitching Post Pinot Noir Cork Dancer
$4.99
$19.99
Assorted 4 oz. varieties
750 ml
Our way of saying “thanks” for shopping with us!
*Offer valid at Marina del Rey and Santa Monica only. Excludes pharmacy, dairy, tobacco, bakery, alcohol, gift cards and postage stamps. Cannot be used with any other offer. Limit one coupon per customer per day. No cash back. No reproductions accepted; coupon must be surrendered when tendered.
www.gelsons.com
Expires: 5/29/2017 PLU #8817
PAGE 6 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Find us on
/ilovegelsons
Santa Monica 2627 Lincoln Blvd 310-581-6450
Marina del Rey 13455 Maxella Ave. (310) 306-2952
@gelsonsmarkets
@gelsonsmarkets
/gelsonsmarkets
* Selected varieties. Some items are taxable. Prices valid at Gelson's Marina del Rey and Santa Monica locations only.
FREE BEACH SHUTTLE NEW YEAR-ROUND SERVICE
Playa Vista • Marina del Rey • Venice Beach Pier Enjoy Marina del Rey in a hassle-free and relaxing way. Experience this fun form of community transportation providing service to Fisherman’s Village, Waterside Shopping Center, Marina “Mother’s” Beach and Venice Beach Pier.
LEGEND AFTER EACH HOUR :15
(Pacific Promenade, Concert Park, & Fountain Park)
:45
VENICE BEACH
F
DRIFTWOOD
4
MA VIA
PAN
MAR
7
QUE
FARMERS MARKET
TAHIT
REEF
A BO
SAS
D UR
KE
PA
RK
BALI WAY
WAY
6
I WA Y
RA W AY
.B
SHORT AVE
5
AD BOR
EB
AY W AY
LIGHTHOUSE OUTRIGGER
3
NN
2
BURTON W. CHACE PARK
8
1
TOPSAIL
B
WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTER
MINDANAO WAY
I FIJI WAY
VER CUL
C
BLV
D
J Ballona
Creek Ch
annel
MARINA FRE
EWAY
Vista A Playa (Fountain Park & Pacific Promenade)
:05 :35
MCCONNELL AVE
ALLA RD
BAY ST
DISCOVERY CREEK
WESTLAWN AVE
:57
A
RUNWAY
W RUNWAY RD
BAY PARK DR
MILLENNIUM DR VILLAGE DR
Village, Towards Playa Vista - WaterBus Stop #1 J Fisherman’s (Restaurants & Retail Shops)
PACIFIC PROMENADE
JEFFERSON BLVD S DAWN CREEK
:55
:21
THE SHOPS AT CONCERT PARK
RUNWAY LN
Way & Mindanao Way - WaterBus Stop #2 I Admiralty (Marina del Rey Visitors Center & Burton Chace Park)
Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve
CONCERT PARK DR
:51
CULVER BLVD
SEABLUFF DR
Blvd. & Via Marina H Washington (Marina Beach Shopping Center, Restaurants & Hotels)
BIKE PATH
PLAYA
FOUNTAIN PARK DR
:18
SEAWALK DR
:48
VISTA
DR
THE SHOPS AT FOUNTAIN PARK
CRESCENT PARK WEST
Blvd. & Pacific Ave. G Washington (Venice Beach Pier, Restaurants & Retail Shops)
:25 :27
WM
ANC
HEST
ER A VE
MAP NOT TO SCALE
BLVD
PLAYA DEL REY
LINCOLN
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FLEET
YVO
EL
:34 :04
:40 :10
(Restaurants & Hotels)
MOVIE LOCATIONS (TEMPORARILY LOCATED AT LOT #5)
RIN
F
Via Marina & Panay Way - WaterBus Stop #5
:01
:37 :07
(Marina “Mother’s” Beach, Restaurants & Hotels)
CONCERT LOCATIONS
BEACH SHUTTLE REGULAR ROUTE
PERSHING DR
E
Admiralty Way & Palawan Way - WaterBus Stop # 4
LVD
PALA WAN WAY
RIN
(Restaurants, Waterfront Walk, Library, Fire Station #110 & Hotel)
NEY B
E
Dockweiler State Beach
D
T KIN
ADMIRALTY WAY
H
HURRICANE
Admiralty Way & Burke Park - WaterBus Stop # 3
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
CHACE PARK CONCERT ROUTE
A
:28 :58 :31
(Waterside Shopping Center)
DINING
BLVD
C
Admiralty Way & Fiji Way
(Restaurants & Retail Shops)
WATERBUS LOCATIONS
LINCOLN
Fisherman’s Village, Towards Venice Beach Pier - WaterBus Stop #1
8
WASHINGTON BLVD
G
B
1
Y
Playa Vista
TIMED BEACH SHUTTLE STOPS
ADDITONAL STOPS ABBO
RE
A
J
D
MA
MAJOR STOPS ALONG THE ROUTE
S VENICE BLV
HOTEL
A
CELEDON CREEK
Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays & Holidays 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Marina del Rey Visitors Center (310) 305-9545 | TTY (310) 821-1734 LOYOLA VILLAGE beaches.lacounty.gov | lagobus.info LAX
• Times may vary due to traffic and weather conditions. • Boarding is on a first-come first-served basis. • All Beach Shuttles are wheelchair accessible. • All Beach Shuttles are equipped with bike racks. • Last shuttle leaves Playa Vista at 9:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. • Last shuttle leaves Playa Vista at 7:15 p.m. on Sundays and Holidays.
Westchester Park
COURTESY OF
SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 7
B L U F F C RE E
K DR
News
ArgonautNews.com
A Scuffle on Venice’s Skid Row meets Sunset, young professionals dine on gourmet cuisine while dozens of homeless people lay in sleeping bags and tents across the street on what some have called Venice’s Skid Row. Los Angeles County officials plan to expand the number of mental health outreach workers in Venice this summer after
(Continued from page 4)
funding becomes available through Measure H, a county homeless services initiative approved by voters earlier this year. “There are people living on the streets who are suffering from different types of mental illness, including schizophrenia, psychosis or bipolar disorder, and it’s best to interact as little as possible
because they are not going to be logical,” said Mimi Lind, director of behavioral health and domestic violence services for the nonprofit Venice Family Clinic, based on Rose Avenue. “Being aggressive back [to them] is never helpful.” Managing Editor Joe Piasecki also contributed to this story.
Go
confidently
E X PER T E Y EC A R E • E XC LU S I V E E Y E W E A R
in the
Most Vision Plans Accepted • Emergency Eye Injury & Disease Treatment
direction of your
marina del rey optometry
KRIS M. KOBAYASHI, O.D. • MIMI PHAN, O.D. 4266 lincoln blvd., marina del rey 90292 www.marinadelreyoptometry.com VOTED OPEN 7 DAYS 310.823.4595 WESTSIDE
dreams.
BEST OF THE
2016
del rey optometry
Live the life
ANNA M. PENNINO, O.D. • IVY W. LIN, O.D. 8511 pershing drive, playa del rey 90293 www.delreyoptometry.com OPEN MON – SAT 310.577.6401
SHERMAN GALLERY & FRAMESTORE 4039 LI LINCOLN BLVD. MDR 310 305-1001 WWW.SHERMANGALLERY.COM
you have
*WHILE YOU WAIT
imagined.
FRAME SPECIAL
$19.99
MON—FRI METAL FRAME UP TO 16 X 20
—Henry David Thoreau
On behalf of the Pacifica faculty, administration and extended community, we congratulate the 2017 graduates of our masters and doctoral programs in depth psychology and the humanities.
TIME TO GET WHAT YOU REALLY WANTED Come in and browse our ready-made jewelry or make your own from our huge selection of beads from all over the world.
a Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 • 310.395.0033 2nd & Arizona Ave. • Mon-Sat: 10 AM-9 PM • Sun: 12-6 PM
SEE US ON YELP *VERIFIED FASTER/MORE AFFORDABLE THAN: FASTFRAME, FRAMESTORE & AARON BROS.
Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 • 310.395.0033 203 Arizona203 Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 • 310.395.0033 Behind Tender Greens at 2nd & Arizona Ave. • Mon-Sat: 10 AM-9 PM • Sun: 12-6 PM
PAGE 8 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
ady-made rom our huge over the world.
HAT ANTED
Behind Tender Greens at 2nd & Arizona Ave. Mon-Fri: 10 am-7 pm • Sat: 10 am-9 pm • Sun: 12 noon-6 pm
pacifica.edu | 805.879.7305 Pacifica is an employee-owned graduate school with two campuses near Santa Barbara. Pacifica is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Gainful Employment Information is available at pacifica.edu.
L ette r s Good Calls on Melvoin, Measure C Re: “May 16 Election Endorsements,” Editorial, May 11 Kudos to The Argonaut for sticking to its guns and recommending a yes for Nick Melvoin and a no on Measure C, just as the LA Times and scores of others did. Your reasoned support for this independent, pragmatic way of thinking far outweighs the liberal union-member cries for more of the same old approach. The burgeoning Silicon Beach firms in Playa Vista and Santa Monica have succeeded by introducing creative new ideas and innovating concepts in ways that local and national politicians in both parties should attempt to emulate. Roy Reel, Culver City
is a time to hang out the flag and to hear speeches honoring our brave soldiers from all wars — from the battles of Valley Forge and Gettysburg to World War II, Korea, Vietnam and conflicts in the Middle East. “True Americans have always answered the call of duty and, as they say, we fight for mom, the flag and apple pie. In other words, for freedom and a way of
What Memorial Day Really Means My father — George Vreeland Hill Sr., who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War — wrote this about Memorial Day in 2007, seven months before he died: “It seems to me that Memorial Day has lost much of its meaning. We talk about department store shopping sprees, visits to the mall and outdoor picnics — all fitting and proper for any Saturday afternoon day of fun, of course, but not for Memorial Day. “In my mind, this is not a day of celebration but of solemn remembrances of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of freedom. Memorial Day
life we all cherish and love. “If the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country could speak from their graves, they might say: ‘Enjoy the day, but please remember us. After all, this is truly our day.’” George Vreeland Hill Beverly Hills HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE ARGONAUT:
Send to letters@argonautnews.com
Local News & Culture
The Westside’s News Source Since 1971 editorial and a d v e rt i s i n g o f f i c e 5301 Beethoven Street, Suite 183, Los Angeles, CA 90066 For Advertising info please call:
A d v e rt i s i n g Advertising Director: Adam Schaffer, x127
Classified: Press 2; Display: Press 3 Fax: (310) 822-2089
Classified Advertising: Chantal Marselis, x103
EDITORIAL Managing Editor: Joe Piasecki, x122
Business Circulation Manager: Tom Ponton distribution@argonautnews.com
( 3 1 0 ) 8 2 2 -16 2 9
Staff Writers: Gary Walker, x112 Christina Campodonico, x105 Contributing Writers: Beige LucianoAdams, Bliss Bowen, Stephanie Case, Bonnie Eslinger, Brittany Ford, Richard Foss, Jessica Koslow, Martin L. Jacobs, Nicole Elizabeth Payne, Kelly Hayes-Raitt, Charles Rappleye, Phoenix Tso, Andy Vasoyan
Letters to the Editor: letters@argonautnews.com News Tips: joe@argonautnews.com Event Listings: calendar@argonautnews.com ART Art Director: Michael Kraxenberger, x141
Display Advertising:
Renee Baldwin; x144, Kay Christy, x131 David Maury, x130; Tina Marie Smith x106
Publisher: David Comden, x120 Office Hours: M o n d ay – F r i d ay 9 A M – 5 P M The Argonaut is distributed every Thursday in Del Rey, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Venice, and Westchester. The Argonaut is available free of charge, limited to one per reader. The Argonaut may be distributed only by authorized distributors. No person may, without prior written permission of The Argonaut, take more than one copy of any issue. The Argonaut is copyrighted 2016 by Southland Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means without prior express written permission by the publisher. An adjudicated Newspaper of General Circulation with a distribution of 30,000.
Graphic Designer: Kate Doll, x132 Contributing Photographers: Mia Duncans, Maria Martin, Shilah Montiel, Emily Hart Roth, Ted Soqui
V.P. of Operations David Comden President Bruce Bolkin
Visit us online at ArgonautNews.com
The Critical Line
by Steve Greenberg
Aviator Summer Volleyball Clinics!
Coaching staff : Lisa Marshall, Aviator Volleyball Club Director Megan Jacobson Hall, Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach, Notre Dame Academy
Session I: July 10th—13th All Skills Time: 9:00am—Noon Ages: 8yrs—12yrs Cost: $180.00
Session II: July 17th—20th All Skills Time: 9:00am—Noon Ages: 12yrs—14yrs Cost: $180.00
AWESOME OPTIONS! Before Care: 7:15am—start of clinic/ $30.00 for the entire session you sign up for! 20% discount off the second session you sign up for! Sign up “siblings” for a 20% family discount!
Session III: July 24th—26th Setter/Hitter Time: 9:00am—Noon Ages: 12yrs— 15yrs. Cost: $180.00
How to sign up! Please visit www.aviatorvolleyball.com Click on the “register for summer clinics” link
All sessions will be held at Notre Dame Academy: 2851 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Drop off and Pick –up zones are in front of the school gates on the west side of Overland Ave. Please note that you may not “park” in the drop off and pick up zones. Parking is open on both sides of Overland Ave. Please pay attention to all parking signs located around the campus. Questions? Please contact us at aviatorvolleyball@yahoo.com or call 310-621-5086
MUSIC LESSONS Piano - Strings Woodwind - Brass Guitar - Voice over 80 students! 7 days / private / group PLAYA MUSIC LESSONS 8125 Manchester Ave, Playa del Rey
(310) 751-6830 playamusiclessons.com FREE GROUP LESSONS
every month - call for details
CLOCK • JEWELRY • WATCH REPAIR WE SERVICE
Rolex • Omega • Breitling • Gucci • Concord • Cartier • Movado • TAG Heuer Swiss Army • Citizen • Seiko • Bulova • Esq • Casio & much more
WATCH BATTERY
5
$ 95
With this coupon. Includes installation.
Excludes Lithium & various Swiss brands. Limit one per customer. Exp. 6-15-17
FREE
Jewelry Cleaning & Inspection With this coupon. Expires 6-15-17
Up to
40% OFF
your next watch purchase With this coupon. Expires 6-15-17
We make house calls on grandfather clocks. Expert repair & restoration of clocks and watches from 17th Century to present. (Cuckoos, wall, mantle, grandfather, etc...)
Watch bands and batteries changed while you wait.
310.574.8777 • 4027 Lincoln Blvd. (Near Walgreens next to Wharo BBQ) Mon-Fri 11am-7pm • Sat 11am-5pm • Closed Sunday
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9
News
Creative Economy Keeps Growing
Otis College analysis finds continued local growth in technology, entertainment, design and the arts By Gary Walker In Greater Los Angeles, creativity is a $190.3-billion business and growing, according to an economic analysis commissioned by the Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester. The 2017 Otis Report on the Creative Economy examines the direct and induced impact of industries that deal in innovation, art and ideas — including fields such as entertainment, digital media, design, fashion, architecture and visual or performance art. The report prepared by the L.A. County Economic Development Corporation with 2015 data concludes that creative industries directly supported 429,400 jobs in the Greater Los Angeles region (including Orange County) and indirectly supported or induced another 329,600 jobs through the procurement of goods and services. Those 759,000 jobs — about one in eight throughout the region — accounted for $56.9 billion in total labor income. Direct employment in creative professions increased 7.9% since 2010, creating 31,700 new jobs, and is expected to increase another 5.1% by 2020.
O p i n i o n :
And while the New York metropolitan area can boast the highest number of creative industry jobs, L.A. had the highest proportion of them in terms of the local economy — 8.6% of all workers in the region, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in the Otis report
wanted to know was what kind of economic environment our students would be going into,” Ferguson said. The good news is that rising employment numbers mean the state is on track for a more stable economic landscape. “We’re finally into the full recovery
“California has one of the largest and most diverse economies in the world. The fact that creative jobs are such a high proportion of the economy is an important indicator for the state’s future growth.” Kimberly Ritter-Martinez (these figures differ slightly on the total number of jobs). Otis College of Art and Design President Bruce Ferguson said the school’s annual economic report has not only become a valuable tool for economists, civic leaders and policymakers, it serves as a barometer of the economic prospects for Otis students after graduation. “When we started this, what we really
O n
the
cycle. We’ve started to see some wage gains and some real job growth,” said Kimberly Ritter-Martinez, an economist with the L.A. County Economic Development Corporation’s Kyser Center for Economic Research and one of the Otis report’s authors. She believes the jobs created through innovation and creativity from high tech companies are durable and have become
an integral part of not only L.A.’s but all of California’s overall economy. “California has one of the largest and most diverse economies in the world. The fact that creative jobs are such a high proportion of the economy is an important indicator for the state’s future growth,” she said. “We’re not talking about a monolithic entity: We’re incorporating 12 different subsectors of the economy. So we’re looking at a lot of diversity here.” LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce President Christina Davis said the Otis report has been instrumental in highlighting the economic impact of the arts, which had often been considered a small part of or neglected as apart from other economic pursuits. “They’ve reframed the discussion about the arts. There is an art component to so many aspects of the creative economy, and it’s wonderful to see how the arts have been woven into the fabric of the business community on so many levels,” Davis said. Managing editor Joe Piasecki contributed to this report.
W ate r
All Hands (Are Welcome) on Deck
Marina Sunday Sailing Club pairs aspiring sailors with skippers who need crew
PAGE 10 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Photo by Paul M.J. Suchecki
By Paul M.J. Suchecki With summer quickly approaching, one of the best ways to get out on the water — and one of the best boating bargains on the planet — is the Marina Sunday Sailing Club, which pairs aspiring crew members with skippers who need extra hands on deck. Although sailing experience is helpful, enthusiasm and eagerness to learn count for more. When I first joined this club, I had experience sailing small boats on lakes and a river but had only been at the helm on salt water thrice before. Over the two years that followed, I learned more about navigation, boat motors, picking up moorings and anchoring than I had in my previous 20. It didn’t take me long to get comfortable sailing to Redondo Beach, voyaging to the Channel Islands and cruising to Avalon and Two Harbors, going so far as to spend a week circumnavigating Catalina Island with skipper Carolisa Pomerantz. Commodore Alex Pullos recounts his own unique learning experience of consistently sailing with a skipper who needed a hand because he’d developed bad knees: “After six months, I was
A taste of paradise in Santa Monica Bay sailing his boat, a Catalina 38, while he was just sitting in the cockpit being a tourist,” Pullos said. The Marina Sunday Sailing Club meets at Burton Chace Park on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, where members brunch at 10 a.m. while the club allocates the crew for that day’s sail. For aspiring crew members, a single-day guest pass is just $10, and annual membership dues are only $100. Skippers pay $50 a year. Guests can audit two sails before deciding whether to join.
Day sails happen year-round, with extended summer cruises for members in good standing who have proven themselves ready. “We’ll go to Catalina three to four times a year, the Channel Islands at least once, San Pedro, and Long Beach. We try to work in eight to twelve cruises a year,” Pullos said. “We’re going to do something different this year: Moonlight Madness Sails. During the full moons, we’ll go on night sails.” The club currently boasts 15 skippers with boats and 50 additional members who act as crew. Pullos is hoping to bring in more skippers and crew this year, particularly younger members who want to sail but don’t yet have the financial resources to buy a boat. Now in its 41st year, the Marina Sunday Sailing Club was the brainchild of three sailors — Dawn O’Day, Connie Scroggs and Ron Segel — who had each crewed extensively on day sails and trips to Catalina, maintaining their welcome as crew because of their exceptional dedication to sailing. They showed up when and where promised and were physically ready to take to the water when
they did, qualities still inculcated in the club’s current members. It’s not that the club is a bunch of teetotalers, but alcohol consumption while sailing is discouraged for safety reasons. Still, the traditional end to a club day sail is a wine-andcheese party. The best way to get invited back is to keep honing your sailing skills and learning the vocabulary, which can be confusing. To start, remember that sheets are the lines that tighten or loosen sails, not a place to lay your head, and port is not a drink to ward off chills, but the left side of a boat or that nautical direction when facing forward. The club is still around because the concept works: Skippers find crew who keep getting more experienced, and crew members get a chance to savor the delights of Santa Monica Bay and beyond for just a few bucks an outing. The club’s meets next on Sunday, May 28. For more information, call (310) 2268000 or visit marinasundaysailors.org. On the Water columnist Paul M.J. Suchecki is a former commodore of the Marina Sunday Sailing Club.
ENJOY HEALTHY TEETH & GUMS FOR LIFE! • Custom sleep apnea devices
• Late appointments & Saturday hours available • Convenient location with free parking • In-house Periodontist & Endodontist
Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi USC Graduate
Voted among top dentists/dental offices Argonaut Newspaper’s “Best of the Westside 2015 & 2016” 1-Hour In-Office Teeth Whitening
$
85
Reg. $350. With this ad.
New patients only. Now through 8-3-17
Cleaning and Polishing
45
$
00
• Problem focused x-rays • Consult with the doctor
*Reg. $91. New patients only with this ad. Expires 8-3-17
Top Quality Cosmetic Dentistry (310) 827-2792 • www.elegantdentistry.net
13400 W. Washington Blvd. Ste. 202 B, Marina del Rey 90292 (Near Costco at Glencoe above Wells Fargo • Free Parking)
CHECK YOUR HEARING!
Ears Teeth
Eyes
It's just wise to check hearing like eyes.... We all know our hearing changes throughout life. That’s why it’s important to have it checked routinely, just as we do our eyes and teeth.
You Come to Us
We Come to You
Our office is conveniently located in Marina del Rey on Washington Boulevard.
We provide personalized hearing healthcare at a location of your choice (e.g., at your home or office).
Schedule an appointment
310-906-4447 www.conciergehearinggroup.com
Dr. Robin Mock MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 11
C ove r
S to r y
The Unexpected Genius of
Jamie Lee
Curtis Hollywood’s Scream Queen turns emotion into meaning by writing books for kids
I
t isn’t hard to get Jamie Lee Curtis talking. I reach her over the phone while she’s at home in Santa Monica recovering from a cold. It’s a rare break from her frenetic schedule and, she deadpans, a chance to try out her Brenda Vaccaro impression. She nails it. We’re meant to discuss her latest children’s book — “This Is Me,” which asks children to contemplate personal identity by imagining themselves as immigrants — but she’s excited about a movie. “Hondros,” a documentary Curtis produced with godson Jake Gyllenhaal, has just won an Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film is about Chris Hondros, a conflict photographer killed six years ago while on assignment in Libya. Curtis got involved with the project after reading how Hondros, always striving to connect with his subjects, had paid for a destitute young soldier to attend school years after photographing him on the battlefield. Curtis hoped to do something similar for Samar Hassan, a little Iraqi girl whom Hondros had photographed screaming and covered in blood moments after American soldiers shot her parents. Emotional response is what also drove Curtis, a mother of two, to write children’s books — a dozen of them since 1993. “This Is Me,” published late last year, starts with an elementary school teacher telling students about her grandmother’s immigrant journey from China, how as a very young girl she could pack only one suitcase with the things she loved and needed most. The fictional kids in the book and the real ones reading it then have to decide what they would take with them under the same circumstances. The story compels readers to consider what truly matters to
PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Story by Joe Piasecki · Photos by Emily Hart Roth
them, and placing the question (albeit coincidental) in the context of the global refugee crisis. We — mostly she — ended up speaking for nearly an hour about everything from finding creative inspiration to her past struggle with opiate addiction. (The Q&A that follows is abridged.)
write a book the first day I wrote a book. I barely got out of high school. I am a functional illiterate. I proudly got 840, combined, on my SATs. Combined. I was not intended to have a life of a writer, necessarily even a thinker, because on paper I can barely spell. So the last thing in the world I ever thought
“Out of everything that I could have, the only thing that I wanted to take with me of my parents [Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh] would be this evidence that at some point they loved each other. … I have to believe I was born out of love.” — Jamie Lee Curtis Last Sunday, Curtis read “This Is Me” to a classroom-sized group of local kindergarteners as part of Laemmle Live, an ongoing series of free cultural events in the mezzanine lounge of Laemmle’s Monica Film Center in Downtown Santa Monica. She introduced it as a story “about every single person in this room, about the story of your family” — right after leading her audience through a session of body wiggles, funny faces and a silent screams. Curtis knows how to read a crowd. The Argonaut: How do you come up with book ideas? Jamie Lee Curtis: In the same way I saw the photograph of Samar Hassan and read about Chris [Hondros] and what he did: an emotional connection is made for me. I don’t set out to write books about anything. I didn’t think I was going to
I would do is write books. It was never a goal; it was not a dream.
Every book that I have written has popped into my head and come out in a very fast flow of creativity. I don’t cogitate. I don’t ruminate. I don’t drink scotch out in a cabin in the woods and wait for the muse. I can be in an elevator. I can be at a public park. I can hear a teacher tell about something they did, which is the evolution of this book. … I don’t intend to write books. They just show up. One day my [then] four-year-old daughter walked into my office with the kind of petulance a four-year-old has — in that pouty, chubby, delicious way as she marched into my room with her hands on her hips — and she said, “When I was little I wore diapers, but now I use a potty.” I laughed out loud and wrote on a pad on my desk, “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old’s Memoir of Her Youth” [the title of her first book]. … And that’s how I became an author. Because my four-year-old made me laugh and cry at the same time. And that’s how I ended up producing “Hondros.” Because of emotion; because of a connection to something human.
“This Is Me” asks kids to decide what’s really important in life
ArgonautNews.com
Jamie Lee Curtis talks to a boy about his fidget spinner after a public reading of “This Is Me” at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center Did “This Is Me” evolve from the 2016 presidential election campaign? This book was written two, three, four years ago. It had nothing to do with politics. And then of course it became very much about politics, which is the nature of art. Sometimes art comes from a political idea, and sometimes it becomes a way to talk about politics and division and sort of fear-based xenophobia and all the rest. So, this was not intended as a political book, and then here I am going on the road in September of last year, when immigration was at the forefront of the rhetoric coming from the Republican Party. What did you find on the road? We started in New York City — at Ellis Island, where I did some readings for groups of students. We got there a little early, and in the Great Hall [where immigrants were processed] there was a little boy with his mom and dad. They were not citizens, but the parents both worked in Ohio. I was able to read the book to him. I asked him, “Well, what would be the first thing you would put in your suitcase?” and he reached into his pocket and pulled out a couple of Legos.
And right away I understood that we were onto something, that this was an idea that was going to grow. You’ve blogged about struggling in school because of the way lessons were taught … I think the delivery system is what’s wrong. I think it’s been wrong for
start to inculcate culture and art and music and visuals and history into my being even before I get there so that I will have a little background in the place. I have always believed that anything I learn I need to come at it from a lot of angles. It cannot come straight from a textbook. That does not work for me.
“The craving for the release and the relief that an opioid offers knows absolutely no boundary.” — Jamie Lee Curtis learners like me. I am a visual, auditory, immersion learner. I need verisimilitude. I need time and place. I need something I can relate to. When I go to a foreign country — I’m going to Amsterdam this year for the first time — I will do an immersion. I will read two novels set in Amsterdam. I will read a good nonfiction history of Amsterdam. I will watch movies set in Amsterdam. I will listen to music composed in the Netherlands. I will
If you had to abandon your Santa Monica home with only one suitcase, what would you put in it? If you look on Instagram (@CurtisJamieLee), back in September I posted photographs of what I would take in the little suitcase. The thing that was most poignant for me — besides the stuff my children made me, you know, and my wedding ring — seems like a weird thing. My parents [Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh] were, you know, big film stars back in the
day. And I only knew of them hating each other. There was a bad divorce. There was always invective thrown back and forth between my parents. And so as a child I had no sense of them loving each other. And my mother had all these years a little gold box that has it inscribed “Janet ❤ Tony.” … Out of everything that I could have, the only thing that I wanted to take with me of my parents would be this evidence that at some point they loved each other. … I have to believe I was born out of love. I have to. When Prince died, you wrote about your own struggles with opiates. Have you thought about creative ways to address that? Well, I think I’ve addressed it. I’m not a doctor, you know. I’m a humanist. I’m someone who for a long time has taken human experience and either pretended to show it in some sort of acting work or tried to write about it for kids. So vis-à-vis recovery, I’m not an expert. I cannot even begin to understand. But the most important thing is the awareness and the acceptance that in fact it is an epidemic. (Continued on page 14)
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 13
C ove r
The Need for Speed!
(Continued from page 13)
I hit a very high bottom … meaning that the only thing I lost was my internal self-worth and sense of myself. I didn’t succumb to losing my marriage, losing my house, losing jobs, losing everything in the hunt for the opioid. But the craving for the release and the relief that an opioid offers knows absolutely no boundary. These people are in pain, and it is important for people like myself to offer what I can. I wrote about Prince because another man wrote about his own addiction, and that article was one of the biggest reasons I was able to face my own problem.
APPLY TODAY, BEFORE RATES GO UP.
1.99
% APR*
as low as
S to r y
New, Used or Refi Auto Loans for up to 60 months
Our Power Auto Buying Service does the work for you. Call to start your car search today!
Apply Today
800-300-9728
wpcu.org
* 1.99% APR is for qualified members. Actual rates may vary based on each member’s credit score and ability to pay. Projected payments are for example only and are not inclusive of all fees and costs. Five-year term payment example: New or used auto loan of $20,000 financed at 1.99% APR is $350.47 per month. The credit union will not finance cars that are older than 5 years and/or have more than 100,000 miles. Maintaining FEDERALLY a deposit of $25 in your primary savings account is required for membership. Rates subject to change without notice. INSURED BY NCUA
Admiralty Apartments THE MARINA’S FINEST 5 STAR COMMUNITY
What was the story? “Vicodin, My Vicodin.” Esquire. January, 1999. Jerry Springer was on the cover. I have no idea why I picked the magazine up or how it made its way into my hands. … The article was by a man named Tom Chiarella. He was outing himself to his family, his friends, his colleagues and his doctors. … And he proceeds to basically say where he had squirreled away all of these opiates in his house. That’s how obsessed he was about them, and I related to it. ‘Cause I did the same thing. So in that sense I think it’s important for public figures to sometimes expose themselves a little bit in order to help people. It’s unlikely I will ever write a memoir. I’m not looking for that self-explanation. I know who I am. I know what I do. I’ve been married for a long time. I love my husband [Christopher Guest]. I have two
children. I’ve had a very interesting career that I never thought I’d have one day of —let alone 30, 40 years. And if I just stay out of the fucking way of myself and try to stay open to life, then you wake up one day at 58 and go, “Oh, OK.” I mean, I saw my husband’s picture in a magazine and said out loud to a girl I was sitting next to, “I’m going to marry that guy.” And I married him five months later. A man I’d never seen. A man I’d never heard of. I just saw his picture in a magazine. [Curtis told her agent to spread the word; Guest didn’t call. But after a chance encounter at Hugo’s Restaurant in West Hollywood on June 28, 1983, Guest finally asked Curtis on a date. They went out July 2 and married on Dec. 18.] What’s it like being married to Christopher Guest? He’s the funniest human being I’ve ever met. He’s the smartest human being I probably ever met. And he’s the quietest human being I’ve ever met. It’s a good combo. But, again, the reason I told you that story is to show you that I just have to stay out of things. … If I can just stay out of it, this is how my life unfolds. I never thought I’d meet this guy and marry him; we’ve raised two children together. I didn’t set out to make a documentary. I never thought I’d write a book, and here I am in Santa Monica, Calif., with a cold, talking about a book that’s an object lesson for kids: What really is important? It’s not things. … What really matters are relationships and people. joe@argonautnews.com
— ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ —
Full Size W/D Fitness Center Steam Room Sauna Rooftop Decks Pool & Jacuzzi Gas Stoves Granite Counters
Movie Theater Billiard Room Luxurious Lounge Concierge Plenty of Parking Hardwood Floors Parking & Storage Walk-in Closets
Now offering short-term furnished apartments. 310-305-1300 or email info@pom-mdr.com
www.admiraltyapartments.com
4170 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292 PAGE 14 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Jamie Lee Curtis tells those who attended Sunday’s reading that she wouldn’t part with a keepsake baby shoe worn by one of her children
T h i s
W ee k Photo by Ashley Randall
Members of The Actors’ Gang bring their ancestors’ immigrant journeys to life in “The Refugee Project”
Shared Histories
Tim Robbins and The Actors’ Gang channel ancestry to inspire empathy in “The Refugee Project”
By Christina Campodonico Before President Donald Trump attempted his controversial travel ban — even before Trump’s theatrical campaign dominated the news cycle with provocative statements about Muslims, people of color and almost every other protected class in America — actor and director Tim Robbins was thinking about how his avant-garde theater company, The Actors’ Gang in Culver City, could take a stand for immigrants across the globe. “It started before the xenophobia in the campaign,” says Robbins of his timely workshop production of “The Refugee Project,” which opens Thursday night. “We were looking at the crisis in Syria. There was a humanitarian crisis there, and people were responding slowly to it.” Directed by Robbins and developed with The Actors’ Gang ensemble of
thespians, “The Refugee Project” responds to the millions displaced from war-torn Syria since 2011 by delving into personal stories of immigrants fleeing to escape oppression and violence. For these
relatives … artists seeking dignity and to get out of the Eastern bloc, people fleeing the revolution in Iran, a woman escaping retribution after the American soldiers left Vietnam,” says Robbins, the com-
“The idea is to tell the story of why they left and who they were and why they came to the West for freedom.” — Tim Robbins he turned to the actors in his nonprofit theater company, asking them to explore their ancestors’ immigrant journeys and bring those stories to rehearsal to develop into scenes for the stage. “It’s been an interesting process because when we started it, a lot of people didn’t know their family histories and it led to some very interesting conversations with
pany’s artistic director. “The idea is to tell the story of why they left and who they were and why they came to the West for freedom.” Featuring material in 15 languages, “The Refugee Project” not only illustrates the many paths to life in America, but also the commonalities among these journeys — people exercising founda-
tional American values like resisting religious oppression, avoiding political strife, or reuniting broken families. “It’s not an easy thing to do to immigrate, [when] it’s no longer possible for you to live in a place that you consider home. That’s a unifying thing among refugees,” says Robbins, who traces his own lineage back to an English ancestor who left England for America in the 1660s. “We’re all immigrants and refugees.” Robbins, who has won an Academy Award for acting (“Mystic River”) and received an Oscar nomination for directing (“Dead Man Walking),” is perhaps best known for his role in “The Shawshank Redemption” and has a reputation for speaking out — both directly and through his work — for progressive causes. (Continued on page 16)
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 15
A r ts
&
E ve n ts
The Poetry of Mozart LA Opera artist-in-residence Matthew Aucoin leads a comprehensive journey through the master’s catalogue
T h i s
When he returned to classical music while majoring in English at Harvard, Aucoin started applying jazz improvisation’s spirit of think-on-your-feet exploration to his compositions. At that point, poetry was the only challenge to music as a “potential life path”: “I probably spent more time reading and writing poems than I spent writing music,” he says. At Harvard he studied with poet Jorie Graham, who helped him see how he employed musical technique in his poems. “Poetry is part music, of course; the sound of the words, the rhythm of language, the kind of associations that the sounds spark in your mind. Any poet has to have a musical sensibility as well as a visual one and a linguistic one. But I think I was using my musical side so heavily that the poems kept risking turning into pure music,” he says. “Jorie certainly encouraged me to make a go for it as a musician at a moment when I was not sure if that was possible. Also, the technique she teaches involved a kind of openness to the poem that wants to get Matthew Aucoin delves into Mozart with Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young written through you, rather than the poem Artist Program soprano Summer Hassan that you sat down wanting to write. That as a spiritual principle has been important “In ‘The Magic Flute’ you see the aside after joining his high school’s jazz to me, and it certainly informed my influence of Masonic thinking; Mozart band and noticing other students playing compositional process.” was a Freemason, and it was a kind of jazz and forming their own rock bands Aucoin’s utilized his insights when religion for him. He was very taken with “because they wanted to jam” — unlike the ideals of universal brotherhood that many kids in the classical world who were exploring Mozart’s text “as great Italian and German poetry” with the artists he’ll the Freemasons offered. I find it so pushed into being overachievers by touching, because Mozart, in spite of hyper-ambitious parents. His own parents, conduct Sunday. But a schedule crammed being celebrated and having quite a busy a reporter and a technical writer, nurtured with LAO duties, composing and conducting commissions leaves little time for social life, you wonder if he felt lonely his talents gently. writing poetry. just because of the demands that his own “It struck me as a much more natural “I would love to organize my thoughts gifts made on him.” way to express what I wanted to express about music into some kind of bookAucoin, who composed his first proper musically,” he recalls. “At heart, I’m a shaped object at some point,” he says, piece at age 4, was attracting attention composer. I live to make music — to although there’s no timetable for that from local press as a prodigy by his write my own. What’s really kind of teens. But he demurs when asked if his shameful about the way classical music is either. Right now, Mozart beckons. experiences granted him insight into the taught in America today is that all too Aucoin conducts “Mozart: Truth precocious Austrian composer, who was often kids are taught just to execute the all of 35 when he died in 1791. so-called great music of the past, without Through Beauty” at Santa Monica Public Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. “I wouldn’t want to exaggerate my own being nurtured to write music of their status,” he says. “I feel lucky that I’m own. Whereas in jazz, of course, the act of Auditorium (601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica) from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, able to live a life in music, and that I can playing music and the act of composing May 28. Free . Call (310) 458-8600 or support myself that way.” music is the same act! You’re taught to visit matthewaucoin.com. Aucoin initially pushed classical music improvise from day one.” Photo by Ben Gibbs
By Bliss Bowen Composer. Conductor. Musician. Poet. Matthew Aucoin, who isn’t yet 30, inhabits all those roles with sufficient preternatural ease that the Boston Globe, NPR, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have depicted him as a rising visionary in the classical realm. Peers and opera leaders have glowingly likened him to a young Leonard Bernstein. Confident yet grounded onstage, Aucoin (pronounced “oh-KOIN”) is articulate and limber of thought in conversation, and laughs easily. The Massachusetts native, who recently settled in Pasadena with his partner, has conducted several U.S. orchestras and composed a handful of operas, including 2015’s warmly reviewed “Crossing,” inspired by Walt Whitman’s Civil War-era diaries. Last year he was named LA Opera’s artist-in-residence — a wide-ranging position created for him. “The job’s openness matches the variety of things that I do, between composing and conducting,” he says of his LAO post. That includes working closely with about half a dozen singers in LAO’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist program, whom he will conduct in “Mozart: Truth Through Beauty” on Sunday at the Santa Monica Public Library. The afternoon concert, which will conclude a five-date recital tour across greater Los Angeles, also features a string quartet comprised of LAO orchestra musicians and a pianist. “It’s an all-Mozart program spanning his whole musical output — all the way through the Requiem, which he wrote on his deathbed,” Aucoin explains, referencing the “crazy virtuosity” of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s earliest operatic efforts and the simplicity he pursued in later works. “Musical challenges that would destroy most of us always came easily to him. ... But what I think he realized the ultimate challenge is, is to create a large-scale piece of music that is satisfying not just for its spectacular effect, but because of the wholeness and the rightness of the form. …
W ee k
(Continued from page 15)
The Actors’ Gang, which Robbins co-founded with UCLA theater department classmates in 1981, also frequently delves into sociopolitical issues, from a recent staging of George Orwell’s “1984” to ongoing theater intensives inside California prisons. Though he is emphatic that The Actors’ PAGE 16 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Gang did not develop “The Refugee Project” in direct response to the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration policy, Robbins believes the show is arriving at just the right time for both the actors and audiences to reflect on their family histories. “What we intend with the show is to have discussion after the show with the audience, and perhaps open the door to
more stories that are sitting amongst us. My aim in this, as it is with every piece of theater that I do, is that it creates a sense of community where people can experience something,” says Robbins. “This small community of theater can experience something together and have a discussion and have a way to express something in their hearts. … It’s a way to affirm humanity.”
“The Refugee Project” opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, and continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and at 9 p.m. Fridays through June 17 at The Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. Tickets are $20, or sign up for the pay-what-you-can list at the door before 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Call (310) 838-4264 or visit theactorsgang.com.
F oo d
&
D r i n k
BEST N.Y. PIZZA BY THE SLICE!
Cocktails and Character The Lincoln is a weekend hotspot crafting itself into a neighborhood destination
5 OFF
$ N.Y. PIZZA BY THE SLICE
310-823-7333
MARINA MARKETPLACE
4371 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey
www.Pizzarito.com
Any $20 Purchase
Present coupon when ordering. Exp. 6-25-17. Limit one per customer.
DELIVERY • CATERING • DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT • SINCE 1984
The Feelings Catcher: whiskey, lemon, basil, blackberry and aloe
By Andrew Dubbins The Lincoln
2536 Lincoln Blvd., Venice (310) 822-1715 thelincolnvenice.com Nobody brought vinyl to The Lincoln’s bring-your-own vinyl night the Tuesday before last. The bartender tells me the weekly event hasn’t caught on yet — after all, this was just the second try. The deejay worries the crowd is too young. This is Venice, after all. Tucked behind a wall on the east side of Lincoln Boulevard north of Washington, The Lincoln is a hip new bar trying to feel old. There’s a Model T in the back office, wheel flaps padding the south wall, Edison light bulbs and antique furniture. The theme of the bar is technically automobiles, but the bartender admits that “people say it looks like the Bungalow,” referring to the trendy lounge bar in Santa Monica.
It’s a slow night that Tuesday, with a couple dozen patrons, mostly in their twenties. Typical of Venice, the men wore either plaid or hoodies, and outnumbered the women three to one. The bartender wore suspenders. The drink menu, written in an antique-looking font, listed $12 cocktails with old-timey names like Attaboy (a rum drink with lime, apricot and Aperol), The Rumor Mill (a vodka drink with lemon, sage, grapefruit and sherry) and Every Man Jack (rye, brandy, Carpano and muscavado). It’s not just about artful surroundings and pretty girls here — connoisseurs relish these balanced mixtures of choice ingredients. I order a “Boulevardier” — bourbon, Campari, Carpano and orange bitters — and savor it slowly as the bartender describes the history of this place. The gist is that The Lincoln opened about a year ago in the renovated former home of the Red Garter Club, and it gets super packed on the weekends. I
recall a term I just learned: Mello-Roos, a separate property tax in brand-new communities to fund parks, schools and public services. These new Westside bars catering to the area’s wealthy tech-industry demographic always feel the same to me, with their vintage decor and custom cocktails. But perhaps I need to give them some time. Like a Mello-Roos neighborhood, they’re still taking shape, still finding their identity. After finishing my drink, I walk out to the spacious patio anchored by a large communal table. That’s where the deejay, who also handles publicity, is spinning vinyl from the ’80s, which was tonight’s theme. A middle-aged music buff, he’d sifted through his collection of thousands of records to select 200 for the evening. “Do you think people realize these are all ’80s tunes?” I ask. “Probably not,” he says, adding that somebody will compliment (Continued on page 18)
Now N ope 5-4243
424-83 oln Blvd. 4222 Lincdel Rey a n Mari 90292
Dine in & Pick-up Only | Valid At All Locations | Not Valid With Any Other Offer
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 17
Great Food & Exceptional Service Since 1959
F oo d
&
D r i n k
Famous fried chicken: plump young chickens, fresh (never frozen) are fried to a golden brown. Oven-baked pancakes & more!
$5 OFF
Any Purchase of $20 or more. Dine-In or Take Out Must present coupon. Not available with Senior or Junior Menu Items. Excluding beverages. Not valid with other offers. Expires June 30, 2017.
6521 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90045 (310) 645-0456
The Lincoln is a new bar that feels old, but in a good way (Continued from page 17)
his set occasionally, but the music IQ is generally low. The bar has also tried doing a Cinco de Mayo party, a Derby Day and a Jazz Night. The Lincoln is clawing for an identity, I later realize, like the high-school kid who joins a grunge band one week and the lacrosse team the next. Another thing the deejay-publicist told me is that the Lincoln
FACIALS • M AKEUP • M ANI /P EDI • H AIR ELECTROLYSIS • WAXING • CELLULITE • M ASSAGE • GIFT CERTIFICATES • SERVING M EN & WOMEN
www.cvalmymdr.com (310) 821-8892
4722 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey 90292
PAGE 18 THE ARGONAUT May 18, 25, 2017
The Lincoln celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday and Sunday (May 27 and 28) with complimentary cocktail samplings and barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m., live music by the indie rock band Smoky Nights from 4 to 8 p.m., and deejays spinning afterward until to close.
We Pay Your Sales Tax Free Local Delivery!
DETAIL
N O R T H I TA L I A R E S TA U R A N T.C O M
Now we’re getting somewhere, I thought. Before identity, you need character. And a character is emerging here.
Memorial Day Sale!
EVERY MATTERS
also hosts a Yappy Hour for dogs, which caught my attention. The Lincoln is a poochfriendly establishment, and its doggy happy hours raise money for the canine rescue charity Best Friends. He says that even though they came up with the term on their own, the bar had to change it to Dog Day Afternoon after a lawyer called and threatened a lawsuit, insisting that Yappy Hour was trademarked.
Santa Monica 310-359-8663 2520 Santa Monica Blvd.
COMING SOON
1 442 2 N D S T R E E T
3 10 .3 8 2 .246 0
Agoura Hills 818-949-6120 28505 Canwood St. pacpatio.com
Largest In-Stock Selection In LA! Store Wide Specials Sale ends May 31st
Special
12-page
Pull-out
Section
wESTCHESTER RoTARY CLUB PRESENTS Nine-Day
annual book sale! Friday, May 26 to Saturday, June 3
More than 50,000 books will be on sale at the Rotary Club of Westchester’s 62nd Annual Book Sale starting Friday, May 26 through Saturday, June 3. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Westchester Village Ralphs at Howard Drollinger Way and Sepulveda Boulevard in the Westchester Business District (8824 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90045). The books are generously donated each year by businesses and residents in Westchester and the surrounding communities. The club is continuing to seek book donations throughout the sale. Books can be donated by emailing: westchesterrotarybooksale@gmail.com, by calling (310) 574-6594 for free pick-up or by dropping them off at one of the book donation barrels located at Airport Marina Counseling Service, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Westchester Family YMCA or the Westchester Senior Center. If you have a significant number of books to donate, the club will make arrangements to have them picked up at your home. Among the thousands of almost-new hardback and paperback books are dozens of categories as well as records, CDs, videos, puzzles and more. Books are presorted and placed in selected areas to ease the search in locating specific kinds of books. Proceeds from the event provide support for a number of programs in the Westchester community, including the Annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program, which provides
funds to local teachers so that they can conduct enriching classroom activities for their students that they otherwise could not afford; and the club’s signature Rotary Makeover project, which has helped make over the homes of deserving families in our community as well as the Westchester Senior Center and Safe Place for Youth in Venice. The Rotary Club of Westchester also provides financial assistance to the Scouts, the YMCA and other youth organizations, as well as scholarship programs at our local schools and many other community, senior citizen and youth activities. The Club also supports the International Rotary polio eradication program, which hopes to eliminate polio from the earth; and the Polio Corrective Surgeries Program, which sends doctors and other volunteers to third world countries to perform much-needed surgery on victims of the disease and clean water programs in Thailand. Book sale hours are Friday, May 26, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday May 27 to Friday June 2, from 10 a.m. to u 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Advertising Section PAGE 19
Rotary Club of Westchester
The Greatest Story Never Told
Judith C. Delavigne, Vice President/ President-Elect 2017-2018, Rotary Club of Westchester
“[Rotary’s] goal is to make the world a better place—cleaner, healthier, more self-sustaining, happier and more peaceful than it was when we came into it.”
name Rotary came from this early group, which rotated their meeting location. As club membership grew, Harris It is a pleasure to welcome you to conceived a greater purpose of the club Rotary. Articles in this Special Section — to be of service to the community. In on the Rotary Club of Westchester are 1907, the club initiated the first service designed to provide an understanding community project with construction about Rotary and how it came to be of public comfort stations in downtown known as the greatest service organiza- Chicago. Other clubs formed in the tion in the world. U.S., Ireland, Canada, and England. Do you know Rotary’s history? Do you In 1922, the name changed to Rotary know about Rotary’s global humanitarInternational (RI). The emblem of the ian work? For that matter, do you know wheel is the universal sign of Rotary. why Rotary is named Rotary? The story of Rotary is also the story of What is Rotary? Rotary brings women in Rotary. Women were initially together a global network of volunexcluded from membership in Rotary. teer leaders dedicated to tackling the In 1976, the Rotary Club of Duarte world’s most pressing humanitarian admitted three women in an attempt to challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million recruit more members. In violation of members of more than 35,000 Rotary RI’s bylaws and constitution, the Club’s clubs in over 200 countries and geocharter was terminated. Undeterred, graphical areas. Their work improves the Duarte Club members created a lives at both the local and international new charter and named themselves levels, from helping families in need the Ex-Rotary of Duarte. Duarte sued in their own communities to working RI. On May 4, 1987, the U.S. Supreme toward a polio-free world. Rotary motiCourt ruled in a landmark decision that vates ordinary people to do extraordi“Rotary clubs may not exclude women nary things. because of gender.” That same year, Rotary begins with the story of Paul Dr. Sylvia Whitlock was elected the first Harris, a New Englander who came to female Rotary President in the world, Chicago to practice law in 1896. After and later became District Governor. establishing a successful law practice, Today, there are over 240,000 women Harris invited three men from differin Rotary worldwide. Dr. Whitlock’s ent professions to meet as a club to words resonate today: Rotary’s “goal exchange ideas and build friendship. is to make the world a better place— The date was February 23, 1905. The cleaner, healthier, more self-sustaining,
happier and more peaceful than it was when we came into it.” The Rotary Club of Westchester. At the height of the aerospace industry, Westchester Rotary was chartered in 1950. Rowena Ake was the first woman admitted to the Club in 1987; She later became its elected president. Membership grew along with new community projects, emphasizing education and literacy. In 2006, members completely renovated the home of a terminally ill professor, with a young family, battling cancer. This project was to become the Club’s signature “Home Extreme Makeover” project. This year’s 6th “Makeover Project” occurred at the Safe Place for (Homeless) Youth facility in Venice, with the help of community volunteers; and Young Professionals who are finding a place in Rotary as well. Rotary Young Professionals bring a desire to contribute significant acts of service that make a real difference in the lives of others. As the incoming President of Westchester Rotary, it is my honor to be a part of an organization whose motto is “Service Above Self” and to pay tribute to the extraordinary men and women whose stories have yet to be told. Judith C. Delavigne Vice President/ President-Elect 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Westchester
“We are committed to providing professional services with integrity.”
ESTATE PLANNING Wills • Trusts • Probate
Cozette Vergari, Esq.
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1580, Los Angeles, CA 90045 310.410.4014 | LAXLawyers.com
Kimberly Napolitano, Esq.
“We’re proud to support those Rotarians who put Service Above Self.” PAGE 20 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Advertising Section May 25, 2017
Rotary Club of Westchester
May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Advertising Section
PAGE 21
R Ro ot ta ar ry y C Cl lu ub b o of f W We es st tc ch he es st te er r
Westchester Rotary Awards 8th Grade Arts Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Westchester held its annual 8th Grade Arts Competition, awarding 14 scholarships for a total of $3,450. Students were able to perform or present in the areas of fine art, dance and music. The first-place scholarship went to vocalist Kathy Syta, currently attending St. Anastasia Catholic School. The second-place scholarship was awarded to dancer Sophia Matthews, currently attending Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet. Two third-place scholarships were awarded to artist Faith Elizabeth Alm-Clark, currently attending
John Adams Middle School, and vocalist Samantha Aragon,
currently attending Orville Wright Middle School. The fourth-place
Westchester Rotary ... Thanks for making our world a better place!
John and Nancy Nugent congratulate
rotary club of westchester
XoXo Future Rotarians ... Kaitlyn, Sydney & Ethan Maleman
on 67 years of community service. LPL Financial
Michael laine, cFP®
Securities and advisory services offered through lPl Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FinRa/SiPc CA Insurance Lic. #0710992
126 Lomita Street • 310-586-4516 El Segundo, CA 90245
was awarded to musician Avtalyon Goldberg, currently attending Orville Wright Middle School. The scholarships were funded by the Westchester Rotary Foundation, with matching funds from the Jim Bunch Memorial Fund. The LAX Travelodge also donated funds. The event was graciously hosted by LA Arts Collective Owner, Lisa Hamor, and coordinated by Rotarians Judy Delavigne, Heather Martillo, Herman Pass, Lek Pollard and Cozette Vergari, with assistance from judges Lance Lipscomb u and Michael Silva.
Laine WeaLth ManageMent
www.lainewealthmanagement.com
Independent, objective advice
GREAT PEOPLE DOING GREAT THINGS Keep up the good work. FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT TOWER PIZZA
VIKTORIJA A. JOGA, D.C. DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
8929 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 100 WESTCHESTER, CALIFORNIA 90045 TELEPHONE: 310.828.2524 • FAX: 310.828.3532
WWW.JOGACHIROPRACTIC.COM PROUD NEW MEMBER OF WESTCHESTER ROTARY! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY
PAGE 22 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Advertising Section May 25, 2017
Rotary Club of Westchester
Congratulations to ROB
GO ROB GO! Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club congratulates outstanding club member
ROB DECOU on his fight against polio, running from Death Valley to Mount Whitney, 100+ miles in 100+ degrees heat to defeat polio.
$250,000 GOAL
To make a donation, please call
(310) 266-8768
Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) organization
Rotary Club of Westchester Congratulations for Supporting the community for over 60 years
W e ’ r e p r o u d t o s u p p o r t t h e R o t a r y C l u b o f W e s t c h e s t e r.
RichaRd W. Moon, cPa/PFS
MeMbeR & PaSt PReSident (1993-94)
Richard Moon & Associates An Accountancy Corporation
Certified Public Accountant • Financial Planners
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1580 Los Angeles , CA 90045 cpas@rmacpas.com • www.rmacpas.com
F r o m W e s t c h e s t e r R o t a r y ’s f i r s t d a y s t o o u r c e l e b r a t i o n o f i n co m i n g D i s t r i c t G ove r n o r Coze t te Ve rg a r i , D ro l l i n g e r Pro p e r t i e s t h a n k s We s tc h e s te r R o t a r i a n s f o r a l l t h e y d o !
Drollinger P R O P E R T I E S
310.417.8048 www.drollingerproperties.com
8929 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, #130 Westchester, CA 90045
w w w. d ro l l i n g e r p ro p e r t i e s. c o m May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Advertising Section
PAGE 23
Rotary Club of Westchester
Rotary District 5280 — Pageant of the Arts 2017
Rotary District Governor Greg O’Brien with Pageant of the Arts 2017 first-place dance winner Simran Chopra
Rotary’s Pageant of the Arts is an annual opportunity for high school students to showcase their talents in a competition against other students in the areas of speech, art, music and dance. Students receive recognition, monetary prizes, an opportunity to develop their talent and exposure to university faculty and accomplished artists in their respective fields. Rotary Clubs in District 5280 use this opportunity to reach out to the community through public and private schools, churches, performing arts studios, student theatre groups, and student clubs. This year Rotary Club of Westchester partnered with the Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise to organize the competition in speech, dance, music, and art at the local level. The preliminary auditions were graciously hosted by the L.A. Arts Collective on Sepulveda Boulevard on February 11, 2017. Judges from various professional artistic or specialized backgrounds determined the students who would participate in the finals. For Westchester Rotary, the students selected to participate in the District level finals were: Anna Mennoti – Los Angeles County High School for the Arts – Music Angela Wade – St. Bernard High School – Dance
Pageant of the Arts 2017 music contest winners Chan Lee, Calina Bobis, Rene Ulloa, Khoi Dinh, Ada Hu
Alicia Quille Strickland – Marymount High School – Art
Chan Lee – sponsored by the Koreatown Rotary Club – Music
Marc Guerro – Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets – Speech
Simran Chopra – sponsored by the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club – Dance
Rotary’s Pageant of the Arts competition took place on March 11, 2017 at Loyola Marymount University. The Westchester Rotary students competed admirably against tough competition. The following students were the firstplace winners and received cash prizes of $1,000 each: Tammy Mendoza - sponsored by the El Segundo Rotary Club – Art
Skylar McVickers – sponsored by the Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club – Speech The 2017 Pageant of the Arts winners performed and/or displayed their art at the Rotary District 5280 Conference held at Lake Arrowhead on May 6, 2017. All conference attendees were in u for a very special treat!
C.W. Business Center Celebrating 32 Years in Business Virtual Offices Hourly Office/Conference Room Rentals Transcription Services • Secretarial Services
It would be my pleasure to assIst you In real estate!
We provide affordable and personalized services for both small and fast growing businesses.
(310) 568-1024
Helping you to evaluate all of your real estate needs!
“Serving our community for over 60 years!”
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90045-3605
(310) 645-5000
cwbusinesscenter.com
www.rowenaake.com • 8409 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045 rowenaake@aol.com
Proud Member of Westchester Rotary Club
DRE#00477868
Congratulations Rotary WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES Neighbors Helping Neighbors
26-year member
Management Robert E. Smith 331-1551 & Business Services (310) Fax (310) 331-1552
Homeowner/Condo Associations P.O. Box 91014 Non-Profit Corporations Los Angeles, CA & Associations 90009-1014
PAGE 24 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Advertising Section May 25, 2017
Westside Pacific Villages thanks the Rotary Club of Westchester for their support! Thank you for helping us help seniors in our community age in place.
Rotary Club of Westchester
Westchester Rotary Makeover Project at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.)
Jonathan Keisner
Westchester Rotary has a great deal of impact in our community through our makeover projects. Every other year we take on the big task of remodeling a large space. The first four were done on behalf of families in Westchester. Two years ago we made over the Westchester Senior Center. And this year we did our largest project yet at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) in Venice. S.P.Y. provides services to homeless youth in West Los Angeles. Clients can come for a meal and shower, basic health screening, and job training and
placement. Our Club worked with Rotary Districts from India, Thailand, and Puerto Rico, as well as the Drollinger Family Foundation, the Hannon Foundation, and the Adam Levine Foundation to get a grant from The Rotary Foundation for $135,000. This grant, along with another $40,000 from the Westchester Rotary Foundation went towards a project where we upgraded S.P.Y.’s facility so that they can provide more services to more youth. The money has also gone towards hiring staff to provide more job training and placement services and connecting local businesses with S.P.Y. so that more of the youth can get off of the streets. On our volunteer weekend, we had 150 people show up (in the rain!), to paint, garden, and clean. It was another example of the caring in our community and willingness to pull together to help others. If you can mentor, train, or hire (even for an internship) a S.P.Y. youth, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/zFR4NYlW6HyJ7chc2 for more information. Your purchases at the book sale help make these kinds of projects possible! Please join us Memorial Day weekend and buy a few books to help our u community.
Karen Dial, Warren Bobrow, John Ramey, Alison Hurst (Executive Director of S.P.Y.)
Lek Pollard and Dee Sitseri
Darlene Fukuji, Warren Bobrow, John Ramey
Young Professionals Bring Energy and Innovation
Are you a young professional who has dreamed of doing hands-on service projects with business & community leaders? In 2014, the Westchester Rotary Club created a new type of Rotary membership for individuals between the ages of 21-40 who have a shared passion for the club’s service projects. Today, these individuals are known as the Westchester Rotary Club
Young Professionals- This special type of membership has reduced financial obligations and meets Wednesday evenings at CTRL Collective, a co-working space for startups. Meetings rotate between social events such as happy hours, hands-on service projects, guest speakers that help with our personal and professional development skills, and general meetings in which we plan for
our more signature/large scale projects. The Young Professionals (YPs) are still considered full Rotarians — holding board positions and bringing energy and innovation to the Club. The YPs and general club members have a mutually beneficial relationship, which consists of mentorships that lead to lifelong u friendships. Erin Jouliot and Dylan Jouliot assist with book sorting.
Rotarians Tori Hettinger, Darlene Fukuji, Warren Bobrow, Bryson Ishii, Michael Gutierrez; LMU Rotaractors Beverly Perez, Jason Tjandra, and unidentified volunteer. May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Advertising Section
PAGE 25
Rotary Club of Westchester
The gathered members and guests of the Rotary Club of Westchester: Back Row: John Ramey, Ann Hollister, George Smull, Alana Arnold, Michael Gutierrez, James King, Richard Moon, Ali Tajikiani (holding red cup), Blair Beck, Bob Smith, Rose Cote, Tom Ennis, Mason Shayan, Garrett Smith (behind Cindy), Cindy Williams, 3rd Row: Judy Delavigne, Nicole King, Tamar Saunders, Lauren Mabuni, Neiv Schwartz, Bryson Ishii, Christa Ramey, guest (crouched down), Donna Lee Oda (crouched down), 2nd Row: Doug MacLellan, Morning Walton (behind SP), SP Andrade, Nanci Edwards, Arlene Landau Rubin Lafferty, Tori Hettinger, Cozette Vergari, Kim Williamson, Warren Bobrow, Rowena Ake, Allison Knight, Darlene Fukuji Front Row: Edgar Saenz (seated), Nora MacLellan (seated)
CONGRATULATIONS. . .
A Salute to Rotary Club of Westchester’s 66 Years of Service in the Community —H ERMAN
to the Rotary Club of Westchester
“REAL EASY”
Herman Pass has been successful in the mortgage business for over 40 years by using his in-depth knowledge of the industry and creative approach to secure the best solutions for his clients.
REAL EQUITY INVESTORS. INC.
Thank you for your continued confidence and trust.
The Law Offices of Valeria C. Velasco Serving the Community for 30 Years • Trust, Wills and Probate 8055 W. Manchester Ave., Ste. 710, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 • 310.821.7890
R OSALIE P ASS
REAL ESTATE FINANCING MADE
for Another Successful Year!! Providing a legacy of legal services in our community for 30 years based on the principles of honesty, integrity, reliability and respect for our clients and the legal process.
AND
Herman W. Pass President
A REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CO.
(310) 823-7440 • hwpass@aol.com Financing on: CONVENTIONAL • FHA • REVERSE MORTGAGES RESIDENTIAL • MULTI-FAMILY • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION
Mason &Jilla Shayan
NANCI EDWARDs, REAltoR Rotary 4-way test
Board Director of Community services
Celebrating Rotary Club of Westchester’s 67 years of service, with thanks and appreciation to outgoing president Christa Ramey, and a warm welcome to incoming president Judy Delavigne
1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
310.645.7785 • www.NanciEdwards.com
Service you Deserve. Experience you can Trust.
PAGE 26 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Advertising Section May 25, 2017
Rotary Club of Westchester
Vision to Learn
One in five children in public schools lacks the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. In low-income communities, 95% of kids who need glasses do not have them. Young students who need but don’t receive vision correction may be misdiagnosed as slow learners, or as having behavior problems. They may require more attention from the instructor. Some are disruptive in class.
Rotarian volunteer Cindy Williams assists Vision to Learn provide an elementary school student with an eye exam. (Photo by Lek Pollard)
Vision To Learn was founded to make sure every child in Los Angeles has the glasses he or she needs to succeed in school and in life. Vision To Learn’s mobile clinics solve the problem by bringing the eye care and glasses, free of charge, to children at schools in lowincome communities. Outcomes are measurable. Kids who receive glasses from Vision To Learn demonstrate an average of 8% improvement in grades. Giving kids the ability to see well is a win-win for the learning environment. Everyone is positively impacted. Vision to Learn demonstrates the impact that access to healthcare can have on the lives of children. The bad news . . . it is known that almost 70% of the kids who enter the Texas Juvenile Detention System need glasses, as do 70% in Riverside, California, and almost 80% in the State of Washington. In low-income communities, 89% of kids served live in poverty and 87% are kids of color Starting with Rotary Club of Westchester in 2013, Rotarian participation in the Vision to Learn project has expanded quickly and now includes 41 clubs within Rotary District 5280.
Rotarians have sponsored or assisted with the screenings at over 350 schools and organizations, screening over 100,000 children, resulting in 10,000 eye exams and 8,000 prescription glasses—all free. Rotarians have raised over $435,000 to date for Vision to Learn to bring free eye exams and glasses to kids who otherwise would not have access to health care. Founded by Austin Beutner four years ago, Vision to Learn today operates in five states. More than 500,000 kids have had their vision screened, over 77,000 have received eye exams and over 60,000 have received pre-
scription glasses . . . all free of charge. Vision To Learn now works with Medicaid Systems in various states to cover a portion of its costs, allowing Vision To Learn to dramatically increase the number of communities it can serve. It’s a public-private partnership that works — Philanthropy from foundations, corporations and individuals, bolstered by Medicaid reimbursement to make sure every kid receives help. Vision To Learn is working on plans to expand service to five additional states in the 2016-2017 school year and to all u 50 states within four years.
May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Section PAGE 27
Rotary Club of Westchester
Cozette Vergari Selected as 2017-2018 Rotary District Governor
Cozette Vergari
Westchester Rotary Club members have reason to be proud. One of its members, Cozette Vergari, has been selected as the Rotary International District 5280 Governor for 2017-2018. A member of Rotary since 1995, Cozette has strong ties to the Westchester community and to Rotary International. She is the single officer of Rotary International in the geographic area of Rotary District 5280, comprised of approximately 63 Rotary clubs. Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, Rotarians are always working to better our world. During her year, Cozette will use her vast experience in leadership within Rotary to further the Object of Rotary and to meet with all the clubs in her district, while organizing special conferences and events. Moreover, Cozette has worked to bring attention to the realities of the commercial sexual exploitation of children. She organized a forum on Human Trafficking in early March, reaching out to individuals and non-profits as participants. Two hundred people attended the forum on a cold Saturday morning. Her work has just begun. She is forming a
Rotary Task Force in partnership with Homeland Security to bring awareness and to find ways to assist children who are brutalized by those criminals who profit in the millions while enslaving and robbing these children of their innocence. “It is truly an honor to have been selected to lead our District,” Vergari said. “I believe that, working together, we can successfully address some of the important social issues facing our communities and continue to do what Rotarians do best – live by the motto ‘Service Above Self.’” Cozette grew up in Westchester and recalls, as a small child, the plowed fields of vegetables and fruit, which disappeared as young families moved to the area, and the community grew with the building of homes, schools, churches, businesses and Westchester Park. It is no wonder she is fascinated by history. Prior to earning her law degree, Cozette was the founder of Vergari Dance Center. A car accident prevented her from continuing her profession. Undeterred, she explored a new path and pursued a law degree. Her motivation to attend law school was to work for the D.A.s’ office in the prosecution of criminals in the areas of sex abuse crimes and domestic violence. Ultimately, she volunteered and served victims of domestic violence in a pro bono capacity and through family court. Her law practice evolved into the areas of Family Law and Trust and Estates. Cozette received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, graduated 4th in her class from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, was named Outstanding Graduate by the faculty, and completed her externship with a federal court magistrate. After graduation, while starting up her law practice, Cozette worked as an academic counselor and adjunct law professor at her alma mater. In addition to her work in Rotary, Cozette has served in a leadership capacity in many civic organizations including the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Rotary Foundation, Neighborhood Council Westchester/ Playa, LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce, Airport Marina Counseling Service, and 1736 Family Crisis Center. Cozette is a member of the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Aside from litigation, she is trained in Mediation, Collaborative Family Law, and receives Court appointments as Minors Counsel. u
PAGE 28 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Section May 25, 2017
Rotary Club of Westchester Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners
The Rotary Club of Westchester has announced its 2017 Scholarship Winners. A total of $5,500 in scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from the two local high schools in Westchester. The Jim Hill Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $750.00, is being awarded to Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets student, Ryann Hirt, for her outstanding leadership in community service. Ryann is also being awarded the Jerry Madera Leadership Scholarship, for leadership experience, community service and academic goals. Maria Elmagarisy, Senior at Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets will receive the Earl Smith Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Scholarship for $750.00. She will also receive the Judy Young Scholarship, as the first in
her family to attend college for $750.00. Chaisson Jackson, from St. Bernard High School, will be receiving a $500 scholarship for the “Most Improved” academic performance. Yonathan Dereje, also attending St. Bernard High School, will receive the Earl Smith Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Scholarship in the amount of $750.00. St. Bernard High School senior, Jorje Angeles, will receive the Kristen Palomo Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, awarded each year to a senor athlete who has maintained a strong academic performance, while also serving the community. Two Interact Scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each, will be awarded to St. Bernard High School student, Keaira Lomas Lee, and Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets student, Marc Guerrero. u
Child Sex Trafficking Forum presented by Rotary District 5280
Rotary District 5280’s recent symposium on sex trafficking focused on the realities faced by victims and the challenges of the adults who work with them. Hosted by Loyola Marymount University in early March 2017, the event, attended by an audience of more than 200 Rotarians and guests, included agents from the FBI and Homeland Security, officers from the LAPD, and deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff, all part of a recent statewide sting in which 474 child traffickers were arrested. “Throughout our entire District, children are being brutalized by monsters who profit by selling them over and over for sex,” says Rotarian and incoming District Governor Cozette Vergari. “The facts are hard: Pimps make anywhere from $150,000-$200,000 per year, per child. And what does the return? The child gets raped an average of 2,000 times annually. If a child resists, he or she is beaten and/or drugged into submission. The average age of a victim of child sex trafficking is 13. The average life expectancy of a child after sexual exploitation begins is seven years.” “All you have to do is drive down some of the most popular areas and streets known for prostitution in Los Angeles in the evening or early morning— for example Figueroa, Sepulveda, Western— and you will see young girls and women wearing little clothing walking around trying to flag down cars,” says Tiffani Cortez, a lawyer with the Children’s Law Center of California. “Or look on Craigslist or Backpage.com under the ads section and see all the solicitation taking place.”
As one of the organizers of the symposium, Cozette emphasized that, “70% of the victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children come from foster care or are runaways; the other 30% come from intact families through seduction via the internet. According to the FBI, an estimated 100,000 underage American children have been sold into slavery, and they are in every state and major city across the country. They are lured through misrepresentation— promises to take care of them, promises to make them models or stars, or as simple as, ‘you are beautiful— I want to be your boyfriend.’” Three speakers discussed rescue and recovery of child trafficking victims, including Baz Bazzel, a former CIA special operations group officer, now president of the Association for the Recovery of children (ARC). ARC is an elite group of six former military servicemen whose mission is to find kidnapped American children around the world and return them to their parents. ARC provides training for prevention, intervention, victim rescue, trauma recovery, and advocacy. During the past 24 years, Bazzel has rescued 60 children. “The journey out of a life of exploitation, abuse, and violence is a difficult one, especially for those subjected to abuse since childhood,” says Cherise Charleswell, development and outreach director for Los Angeles-based Journey Out. Cozette emphasized, “This is just the beginning of a long journey of collaboration, where Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and Rotary International can partner to make u a difference.”
Rotary Club of Westchester
ROTARY and WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES
Changing a light bulb
Westchester Rotary Club has been supporting Westside Pacific Villages (WPV), also known as Westchester Playa Village. The village model is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, non-profit, membership organization with the mission of assisting older residents in the community to age in place. Seniors maintain their independence in the comfort and security of their own homes, and remain actively connected to the neighborhoods they love. Villages are not places to live, but a way to live. Supporting seniors in the neighborhood strengthens the community. Volunteers of all ages are recruited to help with very routine activities such as changing a light bulb, taking trash bins to and from the curb, performing handy work around the house, providing rides to medical appointments and other important activities such as water aerobics at the local gym, classes at senior centers, grocery shopping, weekly hair appointments, and bridge games just to name a few. Volunteers
can also become a friendly visitor and/or to include additional local clubs in the area, including El Segundo, Culver City, walking buddy to help reduce isolation and Manhattan Beach. u and loneliness for many seniors living alone. Villages also host social events, health and wellness programs, and other classes. WPV is one of around 200 villages across the country, all sharing a common mission of helping to improve the quality of life for the members served. In some cases, villages, WPV included, have improved health outcomes, and/ or literally saved the lives of the seniors it serves. As baby boomers turn 65 at an ever increasing rate, people are living longer, healthier lives. But as people age, they will need a little assistance with very routine things that should not require them to hire expensive part-time help. Rotary Club of Westchester and Rotary Playa Venice Sunrise have been strong supporters of WPV. Incoming District Governor Cozette Vergari and Westside Pacific Villages Executive Westside Pacific Villages executive Director Carol Kitabayashi look forward director Carol Kitabayashi to expanding Rotary’s support of villages
The Four-Way Test
Rob’s Run to End Polio, August 5–7, 2017
To support Rotary International’s goal of worldwide polio eradication, Rotarian Robert DeCou plans to run from Death Valley to Mount Whitney. At 6 A.M. on Saturday, August 5, “Rob’s Run to End Polio” begins at Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin, 279 feet below sea level. His run will continue through Furnace Creek, Panamint Springs, crossing U.S. Route 395 at Lone Pine, and concluding August 7 at Whitney Portal, the base of Mount Whitney, 8,360 feet above sea level. Rob will be running 135 miles (217 kilometers) with the goal of raising $250,000. Join Rotarians to cheer Rob at the finish line, via live stream of the race at four sports bars including Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey, Monday, August 7 at 6 P.M. Donations in support of Rob’s Run to End Polio will be double matched (2-to-1) by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. To make a donation in support of Rob’s Run to End Polio, please contact Cozette u Vergari, (310) 410-4014, or via e-mail at Cozette@laxlawyers.com.
Listen. Understand. Plan.and Implement. Manage. The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Listen. Understand. Plan. Implement. Manage. Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Listen. Understand. Plan. Implement. Manage. When it comes to your accounting systems,When don’t you todeserve better... it comes your accounting systems, don’t you deserve better... 310.622.4821 renovagroup.com 310.622.4821
renovagroup.com
RENOVA
CONSULTING GROUP RENOVA
CONSULTING GROUP better accounting solutions better accounting solutions
To Learn More About
We offer fresh, cutting edge ideas...
Please contact Judy Delavigne at (310) 574-6594
when it comes to employee benefits, wellness, compliance and technology. We are the leaders and experts in employee benefits, understanding that each employer is different with different needs and different budgets. We can customize employee benefits packages to suit those needs without compromising level of benefits or cost to a company and especially service.
Rotary Club of Westchester...
Service Above Self We meet Wednesdays at 12:10 PM Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel 5985 W Century Blvd | Los Angeles 90045
Rachel D. Sunday sunday@playavistains.com
For information regarding the weekly programs, visit www.rotary-westchester.org or become our friend on Facebook.
www.playavistains.com 8055 W. Manchester Ave, Ste. 202 • Playa del Rey 90293 • (800) 834-2310
May 25, 2017 rotary Club of westchester – Special Advertising Section
PAGE 29
Thanking the
Westchester Rotary Foundation for changing lives
through its endowment fund and creating a legacy in support of community projects, youth, families and vocational services.
TO MAKE A GIFT to the Westchester Rotary Foundation, please call Richard Moon (310) 484-0800
PAGE 30 Rotary Club of Westchester – Special Advertising Section May 25, 2017
W e s t s i d e
h a p p e n i n g s
Compiled by Nicole Elizabeth Payne Thursday, May 25 Beach Eats, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The weekly festival of food trucks with a scenic harbor backdrop returns to Mother’s Beach, Lot 10, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 305-9545; lotmom.com/beacheats Death Café, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Death is not an easy subject to talk about, yet everyone is touched by it. This is an opportunity to talk about feelings, fears and anything else on topic without judgment or expectations. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org West Coast Swing, 6:30 p.m. Move your body and free your mind with a swing class and open dance. Intermediate swing dance classes start at 6:30 p.m., followed by beginner and intermediate/advanced classes at 7:30 p.m., and open dancing at 8:30 p.m. $15 includes the class; $10 just to dance. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 606-5606; philandmindiadance.com West L.A. Hike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A community of friendly people gathers each Thursday for one of five West L.A. routes. Check website for weekly location. meetup.com/los-angeleshiking-group/events 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 Weekend Navigator, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 22. The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigator course gives students the rudiments of navigation by GPS and the back-up skill of navigation using charts, plotting tools and dead reckoning. The intent is to emphasize technique and not blind reliance on electronics. Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. $85. (310) 720-9911; abakalyar@socal.rr.com Rob LaFond’s Acoustic Workshop, 7 to 10 p.m. With performers chosen ahead of time, this acoustic night is an opportunity for songwriters to workshop their songs in front of other musicians and a small audience of music lovers. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Brad Kay House Concert, 8 p.m. Pianist, cornetist and composer Brad Kay has been dishing up ragtime and jazz for years. Food at 7 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m. 732 Superba Ave., Venice. $20. janetklein.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 The Deltaz, 9 p.m. The Deltaz bring blues, folk and country stylings in The
Del Monte. DJ Vinyl Don spins at 10 p.m. upstairs. The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5 cover. (310) 3924040; townhousevenice.com
Friday, May 26 Mar Vista Seniors Club, 9:30 to noon. Each Friday the Mar Vista Seniors Club meets for trip, tours, speakers, bingo and live entertainment. Ages 50+. Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Mar Vista. (310) 559-7798 or (310) 351-9876 Venice Pop-Up Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Bring a meeting, lunch or project, use the free Wi-Fi and enjoy. 1021½ Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. Free. venicechamber.net Enforcing Civil Money Judgments for Attorneys, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. In this workshop, attorneys discuss the pros and cons of different tools for enforcing California civil judgments, including the difference between passive and active enforcement. LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. Free. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Triathlete Swim Workout, noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Are you a triathlete who wants to improve your weakest leg? Learn advanced swim techniques and improve your time with fellow triathletes. Classes run through June 2. Culver City Municipal Plunge, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. First workout free. (310) 390-5700; scaq@swim.net Rotary Club of Westchester Book Sale Opening, 1 to 7 p.m. The Westchester Rotary Club’s 62nd annual book sale boasts more than 50,000 books in more than 50 categories — fiction, art, biographies, YA, cooking, gardening, history, mystery, politics, self-help, travel and more. Also gently used DVDs and CDs. Proceeds benefit the Westchester Rotary Foundation. Westchester Village Ralph’s, 8824 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. rotary-westchester.com Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This film festival features works by, for and about the Garifuna community, a unique culture of descendants from the only black Africans who were never enslaved in the Americas, as well as indigenous people from across the world. Through May 27. The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. $20. (310) 663-5813; garifunafilmfestival.com Hot Jazz Saturdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Brad Kay’s Regressive Jazz Quartet plays early jazz and ragtime music, then DJ Jedi spins soul, funk, hip-hop, disco and dance music after 10 p.m. in The Del Monte. DJ Anthony Valadez 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
events around town. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Virginia Avenue Park, Santa Monica. Free. smgov.net
Sofar Sounds: Mar Vista, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Mar Vista. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com
Ronna Dragon Music Fun, 10:30 a.m. Preschool music teacher Ronna Dragon brings songs and instruments for a happy, play-filled and interactive musical experience, sharing songs from her CD “Little Cricket: Songs for Little Children and the Peeps Who Love Them.” Children’s Book World, 10580½ Pico Blvd., West L.A. Free. Ages 3 to 7. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com
Venice Oceanarium: Grunion Run Party, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Grunion are fish about the same size and shape as a large sardine. This time of year the females squiggle onto the beach to lay their eggs in the sand followed by hundreds of lusty male fish intent on fertilizing these eggs. Experience this extraordinary natural event at the Venice Breakwater, straight down from the end of Windward Ave. veniceoceanarium.org
Saturday, May 27 Rose Care, 8 a.m. Act now to keep beautiful blooms coming all summer long. Experts cover deadheading, feeding and general care for healthy roses. Armstrong Garden Centers, 3226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 829-6766; armstronggarden.com LA Times Food Bowl Cooking Demonstrations, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This month-long festival celebrates the city’s dynamic and influential food scene with special
“Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie” Storytime, 11 a.m. New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean read their new story about Pete the Cat learning a new dance. Activities follow the reading. Barnes & Noble, 13400 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 306-3213; barnesandnoble.com Shadow-Printed Cotton Tote Workshop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Resident artist Tracy Bromwich teaches how to create a shadow-printed cotton bag using Lumi Inkodye and some artfully cut and arranged produce from the farmers market. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 458-2239; smgov.net Artists & Fleas, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Established as a marketplace to bring together emerging artists, indie
designers and vintage collectors in and alternative retail setting, Artists & Fleas is a community gathering spot and hipster haven. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun with shopping and food trucks each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. Free. artistsandfleas.com 5th Annual LMU Invitational Youth Chess Tournament, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Kids have the opportunity to expand their skills and win cash prizes. Games are played in Swiss tourney format, with participants playing five fully timed rounds with five different opponents. For ages 5 to 18. Bird’s Nest, 1 Loyola Marymount University Drive, Westchester. Free; pre-registration required. (310) 968-4459 Corinthian Cup 2017, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club and Redondo Beach Yacht Club invite PHRF cruising boats to participate in the annual Corinthian Cup, a two-day, two-leg race between Marina del Rey and King Harbor. There is a steak dinner layover at RBYC Saturday night and hospitality at SCCYC Sunday night. $20 to $35. sccyc.org Open Mic for Musicians, 2 p.m. Hang out with musicians, jam on stage and enjoy a cold one. Open to (Continued on page 45)
Go Directly to Jail …
Main Street becomes a real-life Monopoly board for eating, drinking and merriment Or sample cuisine from any of 20 restaurants during Sunday’s “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street” The classic board game Monopoly gets a grownup twist along Main Street in Santa Monica this Sunday with “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street,” when restaurants and bars along this popular party drag open their doors for tastings and drink specials to raise funds for Heal the Bay. Feed your seafood craving with fresh fish ceviche at Enterprise Fish Co., find falafel at Bareburger, sip some cold brew at Espresso Cielo, and satisfy your sweet tooth at Dolcenero Gelato, serving up
samples of — what else? — gelato. If you’re in the mood for something sweet and savory, hit up Areal Restaurant for their chicken and waffles. And if you’re feeling thirsty, skim the street for $5 cocktails or shots and $4 draft beer specials. And if you really want to live large, this is the one night that going to jail could be a good thing — metaphorically speaking, of course. [Please drink responsibly, K? ;)] A “Go to Jail” VIP Beer Garden hosted by Shock Top features a deejay, photo booth, snacks and games. Masters of MAINopoly who check off all 20-or-so locations on the board get an invite to
the official after party at Pink Elephant and entered to a win a prize package of gift certificates and goodies. So “pass go” many times, kids. — Christina Campodonico “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street” happens from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 28, along Main Street between Pier Avenue and Bay Street in Santa Monica. Check in at Areal Restaurant, 2820 Main St., Santa Monica. $25 to $50. 21+. Visit mainopolysm.com for tickets.
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 31
A r t s
&
Ev e n t s
Spirit Animals Louis Masai paints creatures threatened by climate change
Louis Masai gives human names to animal portraits — this one’s titled “Brad” — that call attention to species threatened by man By Christina Campodonico The art and natural worlds collide at C.A.V.E. Gallery with British artist Louis Masai’s solo exhibition “Sixth Extinction” and new works by Brazilian street artist L7m in the Project Room. “Sixth Extinction” is Masai’s first U.S. solo show, but the artist isn’t a stranger to Venice. You may have seen his work while strolling around Abbot Kinney Boulevard, where a mural of a giant patchwork style lobster adorns the back of AK’s G2 Gallery. Masai paints endangered animals like this to bring attention to the threat that the human world poses to the natural one. “I’ve called the show ‘Sixth Extinction’ because the species that I’m painting are directly affected by habitat loss, climate change. And the more people that become intrigued by what’s going on with the environment, the more chance we have of essentially protecting it,” says
Masai in a preview video for the show. Joining Masai’s acrylic paintings on reclaimed wood are the bold and striking canvasses of L7m. This artist’s dynamic images of birds of paradise and prey are typically found on the streets of Brazil, but at C.A.V.E. they’re accompanied by portraits of alluring women — a femme fatale eyeing you from beneath a cascade of curls, or a punkish woman with a pixie cut giving you a seductive stare with one eye. From endangered species to erotic fantasy, C.A.V.E. Gallery has created a wild and whimsical jungle for you to explore your inner art animal. “Sixth Extinction” is on view from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and by appointment on Sundays and Mondays through June 3 at C.A.V.E. Gallery, 55 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. Call (310) 428-6387 or visit cavegallery.net.
‘Grandiose, like Shakespeare’
Oliver Stone talks Trump at a Santa Monica screening of “Nixon” By Andrew Dubbins He’s a foul-mouthed president plagued by leaks and controversy, desperate to be loved, estranged from his wife, antagonistic toward the press, dishonest to a fault and corrupted by power. We’re talking, of course, about Richard Nixon. Although many see shades of Tricky Dick in today’s White House, director Oliver Stone believes President Donald Trump belongs in a category wholly unto himself. Stone spoke Thursday, May 18, during a packed screening of his 1995 biopic “Nixon” at the funky Aero Theater in Santa Monica, the leadoff event for a three-night marathon of Stone films. “I directed [Donald Trump] in a deleted scene of ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,’” said Stone, drawing a laugh from the audience. “His love of himself … it’s grandiose, like Shakespeare.” “Nixon” was a box office flop but a critical success, earning four Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay for Stone and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins. Getting it made, said Stone, was a “painful experience.” His studio partner, Warner Brothers, thought it was too dialogue-heavy, so he turned to Disney’s Hollywood Pictures for financing (making “Nixon” one of the more unusual Disney films). Stone said he doubts his first choice for Nixon, Jack Nicholson, even read the script; his second choice, Warren Beatty, spent the entire rehearsal talking about Marilyn Monroe and other escapades. Hopkins turned down the role at first — worried he couldn’t pull off the accent — then abandoned the set, twice, after a co-star criticized him over just that.
This Art’s Got Game
Mar Vista Art Walk riffs off the NBA finals with friendly competitions among local artists They say that the art world is competitive, but the next Mar Vista Art Walk — themed “The Art of the Game” — ups the ante with fierce but friendly contests between the neighborhood’s local artists. While pro basketball players vie for the championship in the first game of the NBA Finals on June 1, artists from many genres will duke it out with paintbrushes, guitars and more along Venice Boulevard from Beethoven Street to Inglewood Boulevard. Mar Vista “art ninja” Mitchelito Orquiola, DJ Neff and Art Seen’s Leonardo PAGE 32 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
Ledesma will jury a campfire Art Battle, in which four artists will tackle one theme with their creative skills. Stop by Alana’s Coffee Roasters (12511 Venice Blvd.) for a Battle of the Bands between funk/soul group Puscie Jones Revue, Afro-Cuban hip hop band Earth Arrow and popular local indie troupe Millwood, or check out a Rap Battle at Buckwild Gallery (12804 Venice Blvd.). Budding young artists can also get in on the action with a kid-friendly dinner, bake sale and open play session at A Kid’s Place (12306 Venice Blvd.) or kid yoga at Light on Lotus (3807 Grand View Blvd..) And diehard basketball fans can catch the game on big screens at Louie’s of Mar Vista or Grand View Market.
Venice Boulevard lights up for Art Walk After all that hard ball, rejuvenate your senses with a gong sound bath at fitness studio The Moving Joint (12813 Venice Blvd.), a sniff at LADOT Artist-in-Residence Alan Hiroshi Nakagawa’s street perfume installation, or a listen at TimeWarp
Oliver Stone at the Aero Theatre Director of three films about the American presidency — “JFK,” “Nixon,” and “W” — Stone said the most rewarding part of making “Nixon” was diving into our 37th president’s deeply flawed but, in many respects, relatable character. In writing the film he spoke to many White House insiders from the Nixon era, including former White House Counsel John Dean, and drew a good deal of inspiration from his own father. “My father was an Eisenhower Republican [and] a good role model because he was a career man. He was a successful man who stretched himself greatly in his pursuit of American success,” Stone said. Stone watched the film from the back of the theater and wore a wide smile as the credits rolled and the audience applauded. “I hope it means something to you,” he’d said before the screening. “Every single movie, no matter how successful or unsuccessful, is surely a gigantic effort. It’s a year of my life at least. It represents a mindset, an atmosphere. … Like a historian remembers dates, you remember the year of a movie.” Now seems like a fitting time to remember “Nixon.” Records (12204 Venice Blvd.), where popular duo Feisty Heart and the band Radio Botanica will perform. Dance pieces by Lizzy Mulkey and Gaida Paulovska will also wend their way around the boulevard, where new protected bike lanes and four mid-block crosswalks should be ready for their debut. Who said sports and the arts can’t get along? — Christina Campodonico
The Mar Vista Art Walk’s “The Art of the Game” happens from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 1, along Venice Boulevard between Beethoven Street and Inglewood Boulevard. Free. Visit marvistaartwalk.org for a map and schedule updates.
Classified advertising deLuxe oFFiCe SPACe For rent
Deluxe Office Space in the Heart of Silicon Beach
In PLAYA VISTA 2,500 sq. ft. Front & Back Entrances Lounge Room • 6 Pvt Prkg 2 Bath • 9 Offices 12039 Jefferson Blvd.
323-870-5756 • 310-827-3873
unFurniShed toWnhoMeS PdR: Sunny 2+2.5. $2300/mo. lam flrs on 1st flr, 1700 sf 2 car prkg. 7437 Manchester Ave. #4 NO pets. Debbie: 310-822-3807
bArgAinS!
The Guy on Motor Ave at Venice 3771 Motor Ave, L.A. (PALMS) 90034 (310) 558-1158
Pet AdoPtion
VoLunteer orgAnizAtionS
Meet toto! He is a cute, five-yearold Terrier mix. He is sweet and always looking for an adventure. Will you offer him a forever home? (vaccinated, neutered, microchipped)
Flight Path Museum and Learning Center at LAX needs volunteers with a love of aviation to help welcome the many visitors the museum gets each month.. See website for more info and applications. for info. www.flightpathmuseum.com
Thrift Shop Antiques Furniture Clothing
CoLLege Credit internShiP
Bargains!
Leo, a handsome ten-month-old Siamese, was surrendered at the shelter through no fault of his own. He is a calm fellow, but can be playful once he gets to know you. He gets along well with other cats. (vaccinated, neutered, microchipped)
Prominent P.R. firm is looking for an intern for ten (10) flexible hours a week. Michael Levine Media is looking for a media intern to dedicate ten (10) flexible hours a week to assist with the following: 1. Managing social media platforms 2. Event planning 3. Administrative work (filing, office organization, scheduling, etc.) 4. Media research Receive hands on experience and knowledge from Michael Levine, regarded as one of the world’s premier media and branding experts. He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winner and 43 New York Times best-sellers. If you are self-motivated, eager to learn and dedicated, send your resume and cover letter in the body of an email to Aurora411@timewire.net. College credit is available.
orgAnizing Pro If you are interested in fostering or adopting either Toto or Leo, please call Voice for the Animals at 310392-5153 and leave a message for our adoption coordinator. Or you can email adoption@vftafoundation.org.
SAiLboAtS For SALe 33’ NEWPORT ‘84 $15k Located Oxnard, Ca. 805-907-2501
FuLL-tiMe JobS DRIVERS CDL-a or B: Local Ontario, Mon-Fri Evening Openings! 1yr Class-A Call CEVA about our Excellent, Consistent Pay, Full Benefits, Sign-On Bonus & MORE! 888-570-9804
VoLunteerS WAnted VOLUNTEER DRIVERS needed. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), a non-profit org serving CA Veterans, seeks dedicated drivers to transport Vets to the WLA VA Hospital. Vehicle & gas provided. Info, contact: Blas Barragan, 310478-3711 (then immediately enter) x-49062 or 310-268-3344
GARAGE CLEARING SPECIALIST junk removed/space organized
Kari J (310)384-9408 The Minimalist Organizer
bookkeePing & ACCounting 2017 Quickbooks Pro advisor: Install, Set-Up & Train. Payroll & Sales Tax Returns. Bank Recs. Also avail for Temp work. Year end report Call 310.553.5667
MASSAge BLISSFUL RELaXaTION! Enjoy Tranquility & Freedom from Stress through Nurturing & Caring touch in a total healing environment. Lynda, exp’d LMT: 310-749-0621 SWEDISH BODyWORK A nice mature woman offers rejuvenating massage to help clients w/relaxation contact 310-458-6798
inStruCtion PIaNO LESSONS: Beginners & advanced. Member MTAC. Call Jasmine Keolian: 310-823-6066
ShiPPing SerViCe
P.O. BOx
Lowest Shipping Prices in Town
Packaging & ShiPPing U.P.S. / FedEx 310-823-7802 333 Washington, Blvd. Marina del Rey, ca 90292
WAnted to rent a Single mature woman with n/ pets pay $750. Up to $1080. Rent a room in beach area 661-309-2426
unFurniShed APArtMentS
***PALMS***
2 BD + 2 BA $2,395.00/MO 3614 FARIS DR.
Postal Masters
oPPortunity
#1 Residual Income Mailing Postcards 1-800-313-0961 #9985
Call For Viewing (310) 391-1076 ON-SITE MANAGER (310) 558-8098
***MAR VISTA*** 2 BD. + 2 BA. $2395.00 / MO
12736 Caswell Ave. 90066 Gated garage, Intercom
SituAtionS WAnted
entry, Alarm, FP Central air, Dishwasher, Stove/Oven
Educational and Caring Nanny avail for mornings, Xlnt Refs. avail M-F, 17 yrs exp. Call 310658-9293
www.westsideplaces.com
310.391.1076
Auto For SALe 2007 Prius xlnt cond, black, under 60k mi, $8kobo 310-8805634 MBZ 500SL 2000, Pristine cond, white, beige intr, 67k mi 310-8221629x131
legal advertising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT 2017 100090 The following person(s) is (are) doing business a Pizza Now 322 Culver Blvd. suite 309 Playa del Rey, CA. 90245. Basil Street Cafe Inc. 322 Culver Blvd suite 322 Playa del Rey, CA. 90245 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) BASIL STREET CAFE INC. CEO This statement was filed with the county on April 20. 2017 Argonaut published: May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 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 102388 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Valquiria Productions 3113 Carter Ave. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 Kelli Rene Clark 3113 Carter Ave. 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 3/2017. 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)). Registran KELLI RENE CLARK Owner Argonaut published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 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 109314 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1).Steady Living Adult Residental Home 9927 Grape St. Los Angeles, CA. 90002. 1551 E. 118 Place Los Angeles, CA. 90059. Marie Thomas 1551 E. 118th Place Los Angeles, CA. 90059. 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)). MARIE THOMAS OWNER This statement was filed with the county on April 28, 2017 . Argonaut published: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 112276 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Back2Care 5450 Lincoln Blvd Playa Vista, CA. 90094 Nikiforova Marina 3448 Sawtelle Blvd. apt 14 Los Angeles, CA. 90066. 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. 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)). MARINA NIKIFOROVA TITLE Owner This statement was filed with the county on May 2 , 2017. Argonaut published: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 115589 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Lipmen Consulting 3231 Cheviot Vista Place #303 Los Angeles, CA. 90034 Eli Lipmen 3231 Cheviot Vista Place #303 Los Angeles, CA. 90034 This business is conducted by a married couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/2012. 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)). ELI LIPMEN TITLE OWNER This statement was filed with the county on May 5, 2017. Argonaut published: May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 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 pro-
vided 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 092125 The following persons are doing business as: HPL-Apollo 5330 West 102nd St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 3289519. Registered owners: Apollo Freight Inc. 2780 Skypark Drive suite 300 Torrance, California 90505 . This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/2012. 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: Apollo Freight Inc, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 12, 2017 Argonaut published: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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). NOTICE OF PETITION TO aDMINISTER ESTaTE OF OF HENRy MaTTHEWS Case No: 17aVPB00132 Filed April 27, 2017 Filed April 27, 2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Henry Matthews A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Michelle Sumner in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles The Petition for Probate requests that Michelle Sumner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act,
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: June 14, 2017. 1:30am. Dept A12, at 42011 4th St W Lancaster, CA. 93534 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR OR A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Michelle Sumner Attorney for Petitioner Michelle Sumner 131 Embarcadero W. 3227 Oakland, CA. 94607 PUBLISHED: Argonaut May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLICaTION Senthil Jyothiprakashan v Oindrila Ghosh Case number 142177-FL A complaint for Absolute Divorce was filed with the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, on January 26, 2017. The Complaint alleges in substance: that the parties were married in November of 2015 in Bangalura, Republic if India: that the Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Maryland for more than one year prior to Jan. 26, 2017 that the parties separated on Jan 8, 2016 and have continued to live separate and apart without cohabitation for more than one year prior to the filing of the Complaint for Absolute Divorce, and there is no reasonable hope or expectation of a reconciliation of the marriage May 10th 2017Ordered that the Plaintiff cause a copy of this notice to be published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Argonaut Newspaper Barbara H. Meiklejohn Clerk Circuit Court for Montgomery County Maryland Attorney Steven J. Gaba ESQ.200-A Monroe St 200 Rockville MD 20850-4437 Argonaut May 18, May 25, June 1, 2017
“ProduCt exPAnSion” (5/18/17)
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 33 May 25, 2017 THE aRGONaUT PaGE 33
legal advertising ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BS168515 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner (name) Caryn Waara Doran to Caryn Marie Doran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: July 18, 2017 Time: 10AM. Dept.: 44 room 418 The address of the court. 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA. 90012 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Argonaut. Original filed: March 27, 2017 Mark A. Borenstein, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut May 11, 18, 25, 2017 June 1, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 106910 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Feminine Rising 5164 S. Slauson Ave. Culver City, CA. 90230 Leigh-Anne Lui 5164 S Slauson Ave. Culver City, CA. 90230. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/2017. 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 LEIGH-ANNE LUI Owner This statement was filed with the county on April 26, 2017 Argonaut published: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF OF BRENT HAWKINS GUNDERSON Case No: 17STPB03664 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of . Brent Hawkins Gunderson A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Jessica Farrow Gunderson in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The Petition for Probate requests that Jessica Farrow Gunderson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act, (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice
or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: June 19, 2017. 8am. Dept 11, at 111 North Hill St. Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR OR A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Jessica Farrow Gunderson Attorney for Petitioner Corday & Hartney PLC 11665 Avena Place ste 209 San Diego, CA. 92128 Tel. 858-385-7227 PUBLISHED: Argonaut May 11, 18, 25, 2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTy OF LOS ANGELESóPROBATE DIVISION In re: ROBERT DENE RICE, Deceased. Case No. 17STPB04018 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, subject to overbid and confirmation by the Los Angeles County Superior Court Probate Division, on June 5, 2017 at 4:00 P.M., Dao Hong Truong, Administrator of the estate of Robert Dene Rice will sell at private sale to the highest and best offer on the terms and conditions stated below all right, title and interest of the decedent at the time of death and all right, title and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property identified below and located in Los Angeles County, California. This real property is commonly referred to as 905 Lucille Avenue, Venice, California 90291, Assessorís Parcel No. 097-174-13, and is more fully described as LOT 14, BLOCK C OF VENICE GATEWAY TRACT, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 161 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The real property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record, with any financial encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price. The real property will be sold on an ‘as is’ basis, except for title. The estate administrator has given an exclusive listing to Betsy Goldman, CA BRE License No. 01016611, RE/MAX Properties, Tel: 310-392-1014, betsy90291@gmail.com, 124 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Bids or offers are invited for this property and must be in writing and can be mailed or emailed to Betsy Goldman at said contact information, or delivered personally to her prior to the date and time of sale. This property will be sold on the following terms: cash, or part cash and part credit, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the estate administrator and to the probate court. Estate administrator reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. This real property has been listed on the California Multiple Listing Service. Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser. For further information, contact Betsy Goldman. Notice by The Foremost Law Group, APC, Joshua R. Engle, attorney for estate administrator Guadalupe Pantoja and Maria Jessica Quiroz. Published in the Argonaut Newspaper on May 25, June 1, 8, 2017
PAGE 34 THE ARGONAUT MAy 25, 2017
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 133180 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 12-12 Company 7517 Earldom Ave Los Angles, CA. 90293. Nicholas S. Martinez 7517 Earldom Avenue Los Angeles, 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 05/2017. 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 NICHOLAS S. MARTINEZ Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 23, 2017. Argonaut published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 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. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF OF ANTHONy LEE CAPPELLI Case No: 17STPB04018 Filed May 9, 2017 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both,of Anthony Lee Cappelli A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Guadalupe Pantoja and Maria Jessica Quiroz in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles The Petition for Probate requests that Guadalupe Pantoja and Maria Jessica Quiroz be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act, (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: June 8, 2017 8;30am Dept 11 at 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR OR A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Guadalupe Pantoja and Maria Jessica Quiroz PUBLISHED: Argonaut May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017
Home & Business Services Awning
eLder cAre
Custom • RepaiR shade sails awnings mesh/sunbRella
LiLLy’s RefeRRaL s.
MARE CO SAILS 4030 del Rey Ave. MdR 90292
310.822.9344
LAndscAping
Very Affordable.
We Clean Houses & Apartments, Do Laundry, Run Errands & Do Organizing Too.
Give Us A Call (323) 793-5276 Home improvement
pLumbing
THE FINEST
SAL’S PLUMBING
Carpentry, Plaster, Paint, Tile, Electric, Plumbing, Remodel Dependable • Reasonable Free estimates
Call: 310-701-7360 Lic# 482194 window coverings
Budget Blinds cArpets
Window Treatments, Shutters, Wood & Mini Blinds, Cell & Roller Shades, Draperies, Roman Shades, Verticals, Commercial & Residential
& ROOTER 24/7 SERVICE
• Fast Honest & Reliable • Price Match Guarantee • Gas Leaks & Gas Repairs • All Types of Drains • Repairs & Remodels • Senior Discounts • Family Owned and Operated since 1979 • Lic# 537357 • WWW.SALSPLUMBING.COM
310-782-1978
DA R I O ' S CA R P E T S
www.budgetblinds.com/westside
(310) 391-4410
upHoLstery
Carpet SaleS and ServiCe
HAndymAn
FerruFino interiors
Carpets • Linoleum Area Rugs • Custom Work Window Coverings
HardWOOd FlOOrS Carpet CleaninG 8330 Lincoln Bl., Westchester (2 blocks N. of Manchester)
(310) 641-2914
www.darioscarpetsla.com darioscarpets@aol.com Lic. #991410
design
Design by Maureen
Does your home or office need a facelift? Let us save you time and $$
Maureen Tepedino COLOR CONSULTANT INTERIOR DECORATOR ABSTRACT ARTIST
310-714-7376
HANDYMAN –30 yrs on West Side–
All home repairs & upgrades. No job too small. Free Estimates
Bill: 310-487-8201
LocaL Handyman Lic. General Electrican Plumbing & Carpentry REasonabLE RatEs
Call barry (424) 208-4311
Painting • Tile Drywall • Etc.
nick 310-365-3847 pLumbing
Budget Plumbing Floor Installation & Repair Wood • Laminate • Vinyl Carpet • Ceramic Tile Kitchen • Bathroom Floors
Sewer • Water • Gas Alterations Lic#778036
www.budgetplumbingandrooter.com
310-202-7310
Best Price in town
310-383-1265 estimates
3959 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City
(310) 827-4446 www.ferrufino.com pAinting
Painting Best Prices Int/Ex: Houses, Condos, Townhouses, Rentals 25 yrs exp. Free Est.
310-465-3129 Lic. 791862 ins.
AffordAble HAndymAn
www.designbymaureen.com
FLoor instALLAtion
Since 1968 • Upholstery • Window
Treatments • Slipcovers • Custom Furniture, Outdoor & Boat Cushions, Pillows
Over 30 Years experience
Service & repair • StoppageS Floor & Wall Heat SpecialiSt 10% OFF with ad
310-876-1577
tiLe speciAList
Tile SpecialiST & More Travertine, Marble, Mosaic
• Restore, Seal, & Polish • Woodwork • Plumbing • Shower Pan • Roofing Repair
Free estimates
Oui On Parle Francais 35 yrs Experience
Refs & Portfolio
Ray Dris: 310-745-6838
AT HOme The ArgonAuT’s reAl esTATe secTion
ExpansivE lot in KEntwood
“This spacious single level home offers an open floor plan on a 9,135 square foot lot located on one of North Kentwood’s most sought after streets,” says Stephanie Younger. “Upon entry, oversized windows flood the formal living room with natural light and deliver views to the idyllic tree-lined street. Indulge your inner chef in the recently upgraded kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, refinished cabinetry, and tile flooring. Enjoy lively dinner parties in the adjacent dining room, then retire to the family room to enjoy after dinner drinks around the custom built-in fireplace. Dine al fresco in the private backyard seating area with built-in pool and hot tub. The layout is completed by three bedrooms and two full baths. Minutes from cosmopolitan culture and conveniences, this is truly an exceptional opportunity to own a dream Kentwood home.”
offered at $1,549,000 i n f o r m at i o n :
stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020 7701heneferave.com
MAy 25, 2017 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 35
hello@stephanieyounger.com 310.499.2020
Let Our Team Guide You Home in Westchester & Playa del Rey About the neighborhood THE NEIGHBORS Techies, creatives & the originals
THE LIFESTYLE Frontyard Fridays, beach within reach, vistas & views
THE MARKET A balance of bungalows, midcentury and newly constructed
WHAT TO EXPECT Community events, campus happenings, ocean breezes, kids & pets
UNEXPECTED APPEAL Treelined streets and welcoming neighbors
YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH Hidden gems around every corner, the little league fields with a view.
Our Clients Say It Best “Stephanie and her team is like no other I’ve ever worked with or experienced. Her team goes above and beyond anything we had expected.”
“Had a great experience with Stephanie Younger and her team, both buying and selling. I felt everyone we worked with was very knowledgable and they were always responsive. It felt like we were working with the best real estate agency in the city - a boutique feel with the resources of a larger agency." Kellie F.
Julianne Q.
stephanieyounger.com
310.499.2020
hello@stephanieyounger.com
stephanieyoungergroup
Call our office to speak with a buyer’s specialist 310.499.2020
stephanieyounger
Stephanie Younger CalBRE: 01365696 Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478
PAGE 36 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section May 25, 2017
Stephanie Younger The Stephanie Younger Group 310.499.2020 | stephanieyounger.com Open House
Open House
Open House
Sun 2–5pm
Sun 2–5pm
Sun 2–5pm
8310 Rayford Drive, Westchester Timeless California Elegance 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,049,000
Open House
6001 West 75th Street, Westchester
7807 Toland Avenue, Westchester
Charming Cottage 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,199,000
Updated Westchester Cottage 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $949,000
Open House
Sun 2–5pm
Open House
Sun 2–5pm
Sun 2–5pm
3720 Hughes Avenue #6, West LA
7701 Henefer Avenue, Kentwood
6510 Firebrand Street, Westchester
Westside Mid-Century Loft 2 Bed + Loft | 3 Bath | $599,000
Oversized North Kentwood Lot 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,549,000
PRICE IMPROVEMENT 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,375,000
Open House
By Appointment
Sun 2–5pm
By Appointment
7800 Henefer Avenue, Kentwood
7974 W. 79th Street, Playa Del Rey
6061 W. 75th Place, Westchester
Stately Traditional 6 Bed | 5 Bath | $2,495,000
PRICE IMPROVEMENT 5 Bed | 4 Bath | $2,075,000
Sophisticated Westchester Living 5 Bed | 5 Bath | $2,095,000
Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478. CalBRE# 01365696
MAy 25, 2017 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 37
#1 in Marina City Club SaleS
Marina City Club Penthouse 2 bed plus office/loft + 2.5 ba
$1,125,000
Marina City Club 3 bed + 2 ba
$775,000
Marina City Club 3 bed + 2 ba
in escrow Marina City Club 2 bed + 2 ba
CHarleS leDerMan bre# 00292378
310.821.8980
Marina City Club 3 bed + 2 ba
$715,000
Marina City Club 1 bed + 1 ba
$2,005,000 $1,600,000 $1,350,000
2 bed + 2 ba $1,325,000 2 bed + 2.5 ba $1,305,000 3 bed + 2 ba $819,000*
*list price
Charles@MarinaCityrealty.com
$695,000
in escrow
in escrow
Just Sold 5 bed + 4 ba 5 bed + 4 ba 3 bed + 3 ba
$799,000
$539,000
In Escrow
For Lease
3 bed + 3 ba 3 bed + 2 ba 2 bed + 2 ba 1 bed + 1 ba
3 bed + 2 ba $5,500/mo 2 bed + 2 ba $5,800/mo 2 bed + 2 ba $3,500/mo
www.MarinaCityrealty.com
Call today for a free appraisal!
4346 REDWOOD #A209
!
EW
N
MARINA DEL RE� - �949,000
LOVEL� 2 BR, SIN�LE STOR� VILLA MARINA EAST CONDO
W
LD
RO
IN
C ES
L��� P��ce� $2�375�000
N
LD
SO
8200 CABORA V�EW HOME
!
EW
L��� P��ce� $529�000
SO
8515 �ALMOUTH O�� MARKET SALE L��� P��ce� $650�000
124 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.WestsideBeachHomes.com JaneandCarli@gmail.com DRE #00998927 PAGE 38 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section May 25, 2017
WESTCHESTER - �1,725,000
STUNNIN� 4 BR � 3.5 BA � DETACHED BONUS ROOM
LD
SO
8515 �ALMOUTH #203 V�LLAS DEL REY �ONDO
6336 W. 84TH �LACE
8166 MANITOBA #3 3 �ED TOWNHOUSE L��� P��ce� $749�000
Jane St. John 310-567-5971
www.WestSideBeachHomes.com
tom Corte
Sell it Right, ... CoRte WRight
Dana Wright
Manager BRE#1323411
ERA MAtillA REAlty 225 CulvER Blvd. PlAyA dEl REy
SiliconBeachSaleS.com
The ArgonAuT open houses open Address
Bd/BA
Broker Assoc. BRE#01439943
Deadline: TUESDAY NOON. Call (310) 822-1629 for Open House forms Your listing will also appear at argonautnews.com
price
Agent
compAny
phone
culver city Sun 2-5 Sun 2-5 Sun 2-5
4175 & 4177 Duquesne Ave. 9044 & 9046 Lucerne Ave. 11238 Hayter Ave.
3/2 &2/1 Incredible duplex in Downtown Culver City 3/3 & 2/1 Gorgeous duplex in Downtown Culver City 4/3 Beautiful remodeled 4-bed home in Culver City
$1,999,000 $1,879,000 $1,349,000
Todd Miller Todd Miller Todd Miller
KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica
310-560-2999 310-560-2999 310-560-2999
plAyA del re y Sun 2-5 7022 Rindge Ave. Sun 2-5 7301 Vista Del Mar #15 Sat 1-4 8162 Manifoba At. #304
5/4 Incredible ocean views! 2nd story den w/ bar 2/2.5 Two story town home with ocean views 1/2 Penthouse with treetop vies and resort amenities
$2,850,000 $1,669,000 $550,000
James Scott Suarez Jesse Weinberg Gabrielle Herendeen
Fineman Suarez Jesse Weinberg & Associates RE/MAX Estate Properties
310-862-1761 800-804-9132 310-433-7313
plAyA vistA Sun 2-5 6632 Para Way
3/3.5 Newer construction free standing home w/ yard
$1,625,000
Jesse Weinberg
Jesse Weinberg & Associates
800-804-9132
Westchester Sun 2-5 8310 Rayford Dr. Sun 2-5 6001 West 71st St. Sun 2-5 7807 Toland Ave. Sun 2-5 7701 Henefer Ave. Sun 2-5 6510 Firebrand St. Sun 2-5 7800 Henefer Ave. Sun 12-5 7724 Anise Ave. Sun 2-5 7433 Arizona Ave. Sun 12-5 7708 Henefer Ave. Sat 1-4 6248 W. 85th Pl. Sun 2-5 5823 W. Manchester Ave.
3/2 Timeless California elegance 3/2.5 Charming cottage 3/2 Updated Westchester home 3/2 Oversized north Kentwood lot 3/2 Price improvement 6/5 Stately traditional 3/3 Beautiful family home, great area 3/2 Charming traditional on an oversized 7400 sq ft lot 5/5.5 Gorgeous new home, 3900 sq ft, w/ smart tech 3/2 Upgraded city sophisstication on a 7,170 sq ft lot 3/2.5 Built in 2012, this two-story lives like a SFR
$1,049,000 $1,199,000 $949,000 $1,549,000 $1,375,000 $2,495,000 $1,430,000 $1,155,000 $2,995,000 $1,192,000 $839,500
Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger James Sanders Jesse Weinberg Amir Zagross Amy Frelinger Amy Frelinger
Compass Compass Compass Compass Compass Compass RE/MAX Estate Properties Jesse Weinberg & Associates eBroker Teles Properties Teles Properties
310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-251-6918 800-804-9132 310-780-4442 310-951-0416 310-951-0416
West l.A. Sun 2-5 3720 Hughes Ave. #6
2/3 Westside Mid-century loft
$599,000
Stephanie Younger
Compass
310-499-2020
Open House Directory listings are published inside The Argonaut’s At Home section and on The Argonaut’s Web site each Thursday. Open House directory forms may be faxed, mailed or dropped off. To be published, Open House directory form must becompletely and correctly filled out and received no later than 12 Noon Tuesday for Thursday publication. Changes or corrections must also be received by 12 Noon Tuesday. Regretfully, due to the volume of Open House Directory forms received each week. The Argonaut cannot publish or respond to Open House directory forms incorrectly or incompletely filled out. The Argonaut reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or cancel any advertisng at any time. Only publication of an Open aHouse Directory listing consitutes final acceptance of an advertiser’s order.
Lo s A n g e L e s T i m e s s u n dAy C r o s s wo r d P u z z L e
“GETTING OLD” By JAMES SAJDAK Across 1 Actually existing 7 Bottle in a playpen? 11 [Not my mistake] 14 Six-time NBA AllStar Stoudemire 19 Beethoven’s “Appassionata,” e.g. 20 Designer Cassini 21 Anguish 22 Meet competitor 23 “Reduce, reuse, recycle”? 26 “__ Mio” 27 Involving a lot of tossing, perhaps 28 Go wrong 29 Stunt setting 31 About six weeks on the liturgical calendar 32 Harm caused by some lodge builders? 34 Cod and others 37 Ups 38 Tap output 39 Mantilla material 40 Teach improperly? 42 Pejorative 44 Half a score, or a perfect one 47 Black Friday scene? 51 On topic 54 Gets going 55 First name in Solidarity 58 It may be set in stages 59 Certain dancer’s
60 61 63 64 68 71 72 73 76 77 78 80 82 85 86 89 90 91 94 96 98 101 103 104 105 110 111 114 115 116 117 118
accessory In any way Michelangelo work Unborn, after “in” Shredder fodder? “Heavens!” Tasteless Swear words Got an __: aced Gold standard Went under Means more than Good as gold, e.g. Inventory alert at the highway sign supplier? NFL advances Actor Morales They come from têtes Sans opposite Season, in a way Got into the market Gay song locale Aromatic oils? Pelts Problem when using a well? Sheltered side 1898 Dewey victory site Airheads Saw you can’t discuss publicly? Late, in Los Cabos Farm layer River to the Caspian Evasive tactic Guatemala girls: Abbr.
119 “Go on ... ” 120 Hand off 121 Boundary marks Down 1 Beliefs 2 Coward often quoted 3 Massachusetts motto opener 4 Freelancer’s enc. 5 Gun insert 6 “Tequila Sunrise” group 7 Lift 8 UFO pilots 9 Request a pardon? 10 Seeing eye to eye 11 Changes course suddenly 12 It’s charged 13 Activist Chavez 14 Seeing no evil? 15 Long-distance lover’s question 16 Nickname based on a salutation 17 Enter again 18 “Maid of Athens, __ part”: Byron 24 Bard’s nightfall 25 Significant times 30 “__ you to try it!” 32 Vamp Theda 33 Community coll. class 34 Tropical plant with large foliage 35 Join the cast of 36 Sassy 37 Gavel sounds 39 Adventurer Ericson
40 41 43 45 46 48 49 50 52 53 56 57 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 73 74 75 77 78 79 81 83 84 87
More recent Professor __ “Gross!” Cabinet dept. formed under Carter Lyre-playing emperor Retreat in the face of Wild party Formal lament Less polished Game-ending call Pilot’s announcement: Abbr. Do some serious bar-hopping Scout carriers Type Energy source Half a dance Realty ad count Lawrence Welk’s upbeat Approve Set of cards Island entertainment symbol Mescal source “Wow!” Infinitesimal span, for short PBS part: Abbr. Piece of one’s mind? __-Tass Start Prepares for guests Classical theaters Bill passer?
88 92 93 95 96 97 98 99
Swift’s birthplace Legal drama fig. Lost moments Citrus drinks Serengeti families Not upright Diamond equipment Co-Nobelist with
Menachem 100 __ Sketch 101 Some are epic 102 Article in Le Monde? 105 Curators’ credentials, on a C.V.
106 “__ dash of ... ”: recipe words 107 Request for Alpo? 108 Feverish feeling 109 Itches 112 Quarterback Dawson 113 Novelist Levin
MAy 25, 2017 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 39
The ArgonAuT PRess Releases styLe and sophistication
itaLian viLLa
“Smart lines and efficient details infuse this three-bed, two-bath, home with refreshing style and sophistication,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Dinner parties go off without a hitch when prepared in the updated open kitchen. Sit down for meals in the adjacent dining room then in the back family room. Take the party outside to the landscaped private deck and back patio. When the party’s over, retreat to the generously sized master suite and its spa-like updated bathroom.” Offered at $949,000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020
“Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the Marina stretching to Catalina Island in this two-bed, two-bath, home,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “Details include a sun-drenched floral terrace with a waterfall, custom tiling, and a fireplace. The open kitchen and recessed lighting make this home fabulous for entertaining. The Marina City Club provides swimming pools, a gym, a full bar, restaurant, and room service, as well as a cafe, maid service, dry cleaning service, car wash, and 24-hour security.” Offered at $749,000 Eileen McCarthy, Marina Ocean Properties 310-822-8910
Marina vieWs
Live and Work in venice
“Lovely Marina, harbor, and channel views are yours from this three-bed, two-bath, home,” says agent Charles Lederman. “This is a perfect opportunity to renovate a home with panoramic views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy a living space that leads to a large patio overlooking Marina. Customize this home to your liking and create the ideal abode with stunning views to match. Revel in all of the Marina City Club’s amenities. This home is walking distance to the beach and offers a priceless lifestyle.” Offered at $695,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980
“An incredible Silicon Beach loft space, with high ceilings, sizable skylights, and windows offers abundant sunlight,” says agent Jennifer Petsu. “Princeton Lofts are suggestive of industrial warehouse conversions with bow-truss ceilings, expansive windows, exposed metal ducts, and piping. Viking appliances, Italian style cabinets, marble counter tops and bamboo flooring highlight this loft. The building has a secured entrance, parking, and elevator, and is walking distance to the beach and Marina Arts District.” Offered at $1,295,000 Jennifer Petsu, Coldwell Banker 310-945-6365
custoM BuiLt reModeL
Marina peninsuLa tripLex
“Located on a coveted walk street, this triplex has been beautifully remodeled and is steps away from the Venice Pier,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “There is a two-bed, oneand-half-bath, townhouse unit in front which opens to the lush front yard. Additionally, there is a two-bed, one-bath, unit with a balcony in the upper rear of the building and a studio unit in the lower rear of the building. Features include parking for up to six cars, a separate laundry room for the rear units, barbecue area, and much more.” Offered at $2,299,000 Jesse Weinberg, Jesse Weinberg 800-804-9132
“This stunning designer home has been completely remodeled throughout with incredible jetliner views,” say agents Bob Walrdon and Jessica Heredia. “The open concept design offers the very best of SoCal living. The family room offers spectacular views, wood tile floor, and is equipped with motorized shades. A floating modern staircase leads to master suite with another modern fireplace, sitting area, and breathtaking views. The wrap-around porch and backyard oasis are perfect for entertaining.” Offered at $7,5000/month Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia, Coldwell Banker 424-702-3010
The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A
What does a seller need to disclose to the buyer in a real estate transaction? When real estate markets are hot (like they are here in LA), sales can happen with very short escrow periods, forcing buyers to quickly assess the condition and value of a property, and sellers (who want to close a deal as quickly as possible and for as high a price as the market will bear) to put their best foot forward for the sake of the deal. Apart from the Purchase Agreement itself, the second most important document in a real estate transaction is the Transfer Disclosure Statement, commonly called a “TDS.” Unless an exemption applies, sellers of residential 1-4 unit properties must complete a TDS and deliver it to the buyer. Sellers in California have an affirmative duty to disclose to buyers all material conditions or defects
known to them which can affect the value or desirability of the property. Failure to do so can lead to liability from the buyer for damages as a result of the lack of disclosure. Most real estate lawsuits in California involve a buyer claim that the seller did not disclose material facts. Many issues which a buyer would have accepted if known upfront, if learned about after close of escrow becomes the basis for a very expensive claim. In the interest of creating a fair and honest deal, and to keep your sale out of the courtroom, it is important to disclose certain facts about a property. But what is required of a seller when it comes to disclosures?
even if you believe that the problem no longer exists. You should also disclose and include copies of any contracts, estimates or bids for the work if you still have them. • Even if you disagree with them, disclose whether you are aware of any issues or disputes with neighbors regarding lot lines, fences, encroachments or other neighborhood issues.
• Disclose any repairs or additions to the property known to you that were made without permits, or if the property is in violation of zoning or other laws or regulations.
The question you need to ask yourself when trying to decide what needs to be disclosed is “Is it possible that • Disclose all old reports, disclosures, any prospective buyer might find this information of material importance?” inspections, surveys, bids, Remember, the best advice is “When correspondence, public records, etc., that you possess regarding the in doubt, disclose.” property, even back to when you This week’s quesTion bought the property.
• Disclose any lawsuits, past or • Any repairs, leaks, or other damage present, which affect, or have to the property. If you had a repair affected, the property even if they to, or remodel of, the property, have been resolved.
PAGE 40 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section May 25, 2017
• Disclose any neighborhood nuisances, such as noise or odors, which affect the property.
is answered by Jesse Weinberg, Jesse Weinberg and Associates (310) 995-6779 JesseWeinberg.com
GORGEOUS BRAND NEW HOME
Silicon Beach Paradise
Open Sunday 12–5 • Lunch will be served • 7708 Henefer Avenue, Westchester • $2,995,000
S
tunning modern coastal home nestled in the heart of coveted, sought-after North Kentwood with warm, captivating architectural design. Chic 5 bed + 5.5 bath home boasting 3,900 sq ft of living space with a dramatic foyer entry stepping into an open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen, featuring deep, rich wood floors, 10-ft high ceilings, modern décor finishes and inviting multi-sliding invisi-pocket doors that create an exotic, indoor-outdoor ambience on a 7,700 sq ft lot that is peacefully decorated with a plush Zen grass yard. This beautiful home includes a gourmet kitchen with a dazzling
grand center island, top-of-the-line appliances, a swanky master suite featuring an incredible bathroom equipped with a steam shower, huge walk-in closet, one private oversized balcony with a fireplace overlooking the yard, in addition to a grand wraparound balcony enveloping nearly half of the house. This magnificent, solar-ready home is further equipped with smart home technology, a Dolby 7 theater sound system, internet and media wired throughout, LED lights, central vacuum and a closedcircuit surveillance system, plus much more. There is room to add a pool. Welcome to Silicon Beach paradise.
For a list of upcoming new properties please call
Amir Zagross 310-780-4442 MAy 25, 2017 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 41
FAR ABOVE AVERAGE ESTATEDOUBLE PROPERTIES THE OTHERS
2017
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Power Broker #27 RIS Media Top 500 Power Brokers for 2016
SOLD
2017 Broker of the Year, James Sanders, SBAOR
RE/MAX
Among the country’s largest realthe estate brokerages, Among country’s largest RE/MAX agents once again real estate brokerages, outperformed the once competition FAR ABOVE AVERAGE RE/MAX agents again FAR ABOVE AVERAGE in both transaction sides outperformed the competition andtransaction sales volume.* in both sides
17.2
Sandra Sanders named in the 2017 Swanepoel Power 200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate
SOLD
Competitors
7.8
RE/MAX Estate Properties named #3 by LA Business Journal in LA county by sales volume for 2016 Best of the Beach 2017 by The Easy Reader
and salesTHE volume.* DOUBLE OTHERS
17
try’s largest ry’s largest okerages, kerages, once again once again competition competition tion sides ion sides olume.* ume.* vity. ity. sign Xsign agent. agent.
DOUBLE THE OTHERS RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice
DOUBLE THE OTHERS
as manyagents transaction sidesmore as competitors. RE/MAX averaged than twice RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many transaction sides as competitors. Productivity. as many transactions sides as competitors.
That’s the sign SOLD ofSOLD a RE/MAX agent.
RE/MAX RE/MAX
17.2 17.2
GLOBAL NETWORK
110,000+ AGENTS
SOLD SOLD
HIGHER VOLUME BY FAR
Competitors Competitors
RE/MAX agents averaged 75% more sales volume than the average for competitors.
7.8 7.8
100+ COUNTRIES
HIGHER FAR HIGHERVOLUME VOLUME BY BY FAR
RE/MAX agents averaged 75% more sales HIGHER VOLUME BY FAR RE/MAX agents averaged 75% more sales volume than thethe average for competitors. volume than average for competitors. RE/MAX agents averaged 75% more sales volume than the average for competitors.
4.4 4.4
$ $
million million
Unmatched International Footprint. More than 111,188 agents in OVER 100 countries & territories, a greater worldwide presence than any other real estate brand
RE/MAX
4.4
$ LA LOCAL COVERAGE $ million
RE/MAX RE/MAX
00 data, citing 2016 me for the 1,705 largest 00 data,byciting 2016 anked transaction eing forbrokerages the 1,705 largest that nked ounts.by transaction ng brokerages that unts. ce is independently
17_166145 e is independently 17_166145
RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many transaction sides as competitors.
Competitors Competitors
2.5 2.5
$ $
*Based on 2017 REAL Trends 500 data, citing 2016 transaction sides and sales volume for the 1,705 largest participating U.S. brokerages (ranked bymillion transaction millionthat sides). Averages calculated using brokerages reported agent counts. ©2017 RE/MAX, LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated. 17_166145
*Based on 2017 REAL Trends 500 data, citing 2016 transaction sides and sales volume for the 1,705 largest participating U.S. brokerages (ranked by transaction sides). Averages calculated using brokerages that reported agent counts. ©2017 RE/MAX, LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated. 17_166145 BRE 01879720, 00450665
700+ 17
Competitors
2.5
AGENTS OFFICES
RE/MAX Estate Properties has 17 highly million successful offices in southern California from Beverly Hills to Palos Verdes.
RE/MAX Estate Properties is seeking quality agents for our expanding offices as well as our new Silicon Beach office. For a confidential conversation, James Sanders at 310.378.9494 or JSanders@eplahomes.com
PAGE 42 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section May 25, 2017
ESTATE PROPERTIES
Congratulations April 2017 Top Producers
Charles Le Beverly Hills
Donna Benton Santa Monica
Eden Escamilla Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Marina Del Rey
Carl Izbicki Silicon Beach
Elizabeth Layne Campos
Silicon Beach
Lisa Reveen
Denise Fast Marina Del Rey
Bill Ruane El Segundo
Rory Posin WLA/Westwood
Joe LaCroix
Matt Crabbs
Elizabeth Marquart
Williamson and Pagan
Sarlo+Scott Real Estate
El Segundo
Silicon Beach Top Team
Marina Del Rey Top Team
WLA/Westwood
REinvestLA
WLA/Westwood Top Team
RE/MAX Estate Properties • 725 Local Agents • 17 Offices • Luxury Residential • Commercial Investment Division • Premier International Network
Los Angeles Business Journal #3 Residential Broker • #27 RIS Media Top 500 Power Broker • 2017 Best of the Beach • Broker of the Year Join our expanding team. For a confidential interview, contact James Sanders (310) 378-9494 or JSanders@eplahomes.com
MAy 25, 2017 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 43
MARINA CITY CLUB Eileen McCarthy With on-site office
Sin 1933 S OXFORD AVE find! Located in the quietest part of4 the Sawtelle Remarks: West LA's rarest District, the property scores 10 on walk-ability! Freshly built in 2012, Baths 2.00 2,432/VN parking, this spacious and bright corner unit is conveniently set back one (2F block0Tfrom Blvd making it both calm and a close walk to all $1,0 rest LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 Beds 0H Sawtelle 0Q) Sqft LP Monica and Olympic. Chic, peaceful, and poised with an excellent floor plan, this home has laminate hardwood flooring throughout. Its Quartz cou baths give a great compliment to the top quality hardware and cabinetry. The petite 9-unit condo building has a cute and clean lobby and a neat16 r Area neighbors can meet and enjoy. HOA dues include water, the association has very strong reserves. Subdivision Agent Remarks: *Sellers need 3-6 months of lease-back. Text/Email/Call Miranda for showings, I ALWAYS respond. (310)650-2066. **Showin Per Sqftthe place $4 for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Overnight notice a must so that we List havePrice time to make be due includes water and master insurance. ****Email me your clients name, send them over and I can do the showings, your agency relationship Lot Size 8,
Historic West AdAMs crAftsMAn
century-old 4 + 2 home with all new HOA 1&2 Structure Info Contract modern upgrades. New kitchen, wet bar,Info The Estate Consultants The RealReal Estate Consultants MLS# 17 Tax Mello Roos Year Built/Source 2012 List Date 0 front porch, art studio0 attic. $995,000 APN 50 1933 s. oxford Complex/Assoc Name 11321 Missouri Stories List Price $ MIRANDA ZHANG Pets Allowed/Rules Yes Building Type Condominium Orig List Price04/29/2017 (11 $ MIRANDA ZHANG 310.650.2066 3 1 0. 6 5 0. 2 0 OPEN 6Status 6HOUSE Highrise Amenities Units in Complex 9 Date 04/30/2017 (1:0 Miranda.playa@gmail.com
Community/Development
English, 䇁, ㉸䇁
Directions: Extremely convenient and Other peaceful location! North 10 Fwy, Blvd, 1 block East ofChange WesternDate/Type Ave! Assoc Amenities Elevator, Unit of Floor # South of Washington 2 0 Remarks: At turn of the 20th century, West Adams HeightsPUD was a bustling neighborhood Over the next 100 years Assoc Fees Include Nofull of wonder, charm and style. Sale Type S constantly changes, evolves and reinvents itself, but remains a diversified and wondrous chapter of the LA City's story ... Presenting 1933 S Oxfor When navigating through market challenges, isCommunity currently in Features the loving hands of only the third owner who not only has preserved the character of Access, this craftsman gem, but honored its spirit with m Security Card/Code CSO 2 completely reconfigured kitchen, a cool and surprising wet bar with sun room off the living room, reinforced foundation, copper plumbing, water pu Community closing isvegetable all that matters . Type art studio attE Pending HO Asmt Listing more. Relaxing front porch, deep and lush backyard, drought-resistant landscaping, organic planter, and the unbelievable View Other basement ...the list goes on, and together with your endless imagination, this legacy home is in its best shape ever ready to start a new page! Oth. Mgmt. Co. Name Disclosure A Work With You, To Serve Your Real Estate Needs. Agent Remarks: * CallWork / Text / Email showings. I ALWAYS respond. Miranda No showings before 10am or after 5pm. * Se ForforYou, Work With To310.650-2066. Serve Your Real Estate Needs. Style Architectural Rental Restrictions information in TDS and SPQ to their best knowledge, Buyers to conduct their own investigation regarding zoning, permit, square footage and all p information. * Seller may need 60-90 day lease back. Short term Rentals Showing Remarks: Call / Text / Email for showings. I ALWAYS respond. Miranda 310.650-2066. No showings before 10am or after 5pm.
MAR VISTA POCKET LISTING
Needs TLC. 3+1.5. 1,335 sq. ft. on 5,176 lot. R1. FOR SALE Near Mar Vista Farmer’s Market on Grandview ONE BEDROOM and The Great Streets of LA Project 1 Bed/1 Bath Ocean/City & Mountain Views . . . . . . . . S. .O. L. .D. . . . . $469,900 on Venice Blvd. $985,000 StructureInfo Info Info Land/Lot Land/Lot Parking Details Year Built/Source Zoning 1 Bed/1 Bath Marina & Ocean Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$579,900 View Land Type
TWO BEDROOM
Stories
Land Lease
Guest House
2 Bed/2 Bath Marina Views, Highly Upgraded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $749,000 PUD Horse Property Sewer 2 Bed/2 Bath Ocean/Marina Views, Upgraded . . . . . . S . .O. .L.D. . . . $765,000 Style 2 Bed/2 Bath Ocean & Marina Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $790,000 Special Zone
THREE BEDROOM
Parking Type Feliza Kohan 310.581.8188 cell / text Walk Street, Other Land Total Type SpacesGroup Coldwell Banker Residential 0 Land Lease CalBRE00639867 None
None
Covered Spaces
Horse Property
Contract Info Showing
LAR2 Garage - 2 Car
2 2
Uncovered Spaces
Lot Acreage
Garage Spaces
Craftsman
Interior Features Community/Development # Fireplaces/Details
Complex/Assoc Name
Carport Spaces Addl Parcel
List DateName Contact
No
$
Status Date
01
Change LockboxDate/Type Location
0
CSO
2
Listing Type
E
Disclosure
A
Sale TypeType Lockbox
Occupant Type Gate Code
Parking Details
Exterior Features
Pool Attached, Parking M 1/Living a RRoom in a Type C iT y Carport C lu B Driveway No Spa
0
List PricePhone Contact
Orig List Price 3905 Keeshan Occupancy/Show
Special Zone
Tax Mello Roos 3 Bed/2 Bath Marina/Ocean Views, Highly Upgraded . . . . . . . .$899,000 Furnished
THREE BEDROOM
Zoning
1906 LAR3
$
A
S
Showing Info
No Occupancy/Show
SpacesEntirely2Tennis/Courts Great Unit! 2 +Air2,Conditioning MustTotalsee, remodeled, Contact Name Covered Spaces 0 Contact Phone Assoc HeatingFees Include Central, Fireplace Patio Marina view, .......................................... $775,000 Uncovered Spaces Occupant Type Assoc Pet Rules
B L
AC/Cooling Assoc Amenities
FOR LEASE
Equip/Appl Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Roofing 1 Bed/1 Bath Marina Ocean Views Furn . . . . . .NEW . . . . .LISTING . . . . . . . . $3,800/MO Spaces Refrigerator, Washer, Other Community New FeaturesListing! For Laundry In Unit Lease Garage Spectacular 1 + 1, Ocean view,Lockbox fullyLocation Carport Spaces Lockbox Type Flooring Tile 2 Bed/2 Bath City Mountain Views Furn . . . . . NEW . . . . . LISTING . . . . . . . . $5,500/MO furnished, CenterHardwood, Tower, modern kitchen/wood floors. Gate Code Miranda Zhang 3 Bed/2 Bath Ocean and Marina Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500/MO Short or long term. Call for details.
Interior Features The Real Estate Consultants # Fireplaces/Details LA1 CalBRE#: 01775717
Eileen McCarthy
Exterior Features
Pool
Sold! 3 + 2 home, 2,100 c:sq.ft, hardwood floors No Spa 310-650-2066 AC/Cooling Wall/Window Tennis/Courts Email mirandazhang338@hotmail.com Great location .............................. $1,875,000 Heating Gravity Roofing 1/Family Room
Furnished Phone / Cell
MARINA OCEAN PROPERTIES 4333 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.822.8910 emcarthy@hotmail.com • www.MarinaCityProperties.com
Office Phone
No None
Robin Thayer, Brk 310.713.8647 310-642-7653
Flooring Hardwood Fence Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot size or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property provided by the se Equip/Appl Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Laundry Laundry Area Records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of allDisposal, information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. MLSPL robinthayer@verizon.net • robinthayer.biz • Call for Free Appraisal Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, TheMLS™. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Presented by: Miranda Zhang CalBRE# 01775717 Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter Miranda Zhang The Real Estate Consultants LA1 CalBRE#: 01775717
Silicon Beach Penthouse Condo Phone / Cell
c: 310-650-2066
mirandazhang338@hotmail.com
Office Phone
• 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms in 942 spacious square feet Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot310-642-7653 size or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property provided by the se Records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. MLSPL TheMLS™. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Presented by: Miranda Zhang CalBRE# 01775717 • Corner unit with serene tree-top views from all windows • Living room features a cozy fireplace, vaulted ceiling & balcony • Kitchen offers newer stainless steel dishwasher, breakfast bar open to dining area with ceiling fan • Roomy Master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet • Upgraded finishings including travertine flooring, neutral paint & carpeting • Laundry in unit with newer stackable washer & dryer included • Lots of storage space plus huge storage closet Open HOuse saturday 1-4pm • 2-car tandem parking spaces 8162 Manitoba St. #304, Playa del Rey • Manitoba West gated community includes pool, spa, gym with sauna, tennis court & plentiful guest parking • Easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks & the beach Offered at $550,000
Gabrielle Herendeen 310-433-7313 GoGabby.com
BRE #01325858 PAGE 44 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section May 25, 2017
W ESTSIDE HAPPENINGS (Continued from page 31)
all. First come, first play. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Tale of Whoa A dear friend who’s also a co-worker just went through a breakup with her girlfriend, and she’s devastated. I don’t know what to tell her. I’ve tried everything: You dodged a bullet; it’s a blessing in disguise; you’re better off without her; you should get back out there. Everything I say seems to be wrong, and she gets angry. She’s crying and isolating a lot, and I want to help, but I don’t know how. — Clueless Clearly, your heart’s in the right place. However, you might send your mouth on a several-week vacation to a no-talking retreat. Consider that we don’t say to people who are grieving over someone who’s died, “C’mon, think positive! One less person
you have to call! And didn’t he live kinda far out of town? Be glad you don’t have to make that schlep anymore!” It helps to bear in mind the theory that evolutionary psychologist and psychiatrist Randolph Nesse has about sadness (and its goth sister, depression): These emotions, like all emotions, have functions. For example, being sad (like about a breakup) leads us to reflect on where we may have gone wrong — and possibly gain insights that will keep us from making return visits to Boohooville. Also, note that not all emotions advertise — that is, have visible outward signs announcing to those around us how we’re feeling. Take envy. When your boss gives your rival the promotion you wanted, there’s no specific facial expression
that conveys your longing for a well-targeted meteorite to take her out “Wizard of Oz”style. However, Nesse suggests that one of the possible evolutionary reasons for the very visible signs of sadness may be to signal to others that we need care — a message that gets sent loud and clear when one is sobbing into the shoulder of the bewildered Office Depot delivery guy. Being mindful that sadness has a job to do should help you stop pressing your friend to see the “good” in “goodbye.” Probably, the kindest thing you can do is to try to be comfortable with her discomfort and just be there for her. Hand her a Kleenex and listen instead of attempting to drag her kicking and screaming to closure: “It’s 10 a.m. Aren’t you overdue for a round of cartwheels?”
Failure to Lunch I’m not ready for a relationship now, so I’m having a friends-with-benefits thing with this guy. He typically takes me out to eat before we hook up. However, a couple of times, he had someplace to be right afterward, so he didn’t take me out to eat first. It really bothered me, and I’m not sure why. I know it’s just sex; we’re not dating. But I felt super-disrespected and almost cried later in the evening. I guess I felt used, which is weird because we’re really “using” each other. — Puzzled To a guy, “just sex” is enough. You don’t have to tell him he’s pretty and take him to Yogurtland. Although “just sex” is intellectually enough for you, too, the problem is your emotions. They might just seem like a sort of wallpaper to add oomph to your mental den, but evolutionary psychologists Leda
Cosmides and John Tooby explain that emotions are actually evolved motivational programs. They guide our behavior in the present according to what solved problems that recurred in our ancestral environment. Many of the threats and opportunities they help us manage are universal to male and female humans, thanks to, say, how a hungry bear isn’t all that picky about which sex its double humanburger comes in. However, in the let’s-get-it-onosphere, there’s only one sex that gets pregnant and stuck with a kid to feed. So women, but not men, evolved to look for signs of a sex partner’s ability and willingness to “invest.” Even today, when that investment isn’t there, female emotions are all “Ahem, missy!” — making you feel bad: hurt, disrespected, used. Wanting to feel better is what motivates you to take corrective action. As anthropologist John Marshall Townsend
observed about female subjects from his research: “Even when women voluntarily engaged in casual sex and expressed extremely permissive attitudes, their emotions urged them to test and evaluate investment, detect shirking and false advertising, and remedy deficiencies in investment.” And no, you can’t just plead your case to your emotions with “But I’m using birth control!” Your emotions are running on very old software (predating even those early ’90s AOL floppies), so as far as they’re concerned, there’s no such thing as sex without possible mommyhood. In other words, if you’re going to make casual sex work for you, you need to see that it works for your emotions. Basically, your body is your temple, and prospective worshippers need to sacrifice a goat to the goddess — or, at the very least, buy the lady a hamburger.
Got a problem? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave., Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. Alkon’s latest book is “Good Manners for Nice People who Sometimes Say F*ck.” She blogs at advicegoddess.com and podcasts at blogtalkradio.com.
Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 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 Skywatch Meetup, 2 to 6 p.m. This public group discussion on political topics and the state of the world happens the fourth Saturday of each month. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com The Lincoln Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kick off Memorial Day weekend by celebrating The Lincoln’s one-year anniversary with complimentary specialty cocktails, a BBQ, and live music from indie rock quartet Smoky Knights. The Lincoln, 2536 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. thelincolnvenice.com
Sunday, May 28 Malibu Lagoon Field Trips, 8:30 a.m. Beginner and experienced birdwatchers 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 in search of 40 to 75 bird species. A shorter walk for families follows at 10 a.m. Park near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road, and meet at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the lot. smbasblog.com Killer Rides Car Show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hotrods, classics, exotics and motorcycles gather alongside the harbor for a family-friendly car show with live music and hot dogs aplenty. Prizes awarded to best of show, best hot rod, best classic car, best muscle car, best modern muscle and best motorcycle. Killer Shrimp, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free to attend or to exhibit with RSVP. (310) 578-2293; killershrimp.com Music at the Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Masanga Marimba plays traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The instruments used in this ensemble consist of seven Zimbabwean
marimbas of various sizes along with vocals, drums, saxophone and trumpet. Santa Monica Farmers Market, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. smgov.net “Poor Little Puppy” Book Signing, 11 a.m. to noon Sunday and Monday. Marina del Rey artist and author Sherry Dean Curreri reads her book “Poor Little Puppy,” the tale of a sweet little dog who finds himself abandoned, alone and searching for a new family to love. Milk and cookies provided for the kids. Indy Plush, 13763 Fiji Way, Unit E10/E11, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 902-1651; indyplush.com Music and Comedy at UnUrban, 1 to 7 p.m. Performances by Almost Vaudeville (1 to 4 p.m.) and Mews Small and Company (4 to 6 p.m.) precede the Screenwriting Tribe workshop Meetup group at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban. com Sunday Boat House, noon to 6 p.m. Featuring deejayss, weekly themed events and luxury cabana rentals, this Sunday pool party is back by popular demand to refresh you through the summer. Ends Sept. 3. Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-1000; marinadelreyhotel.com Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 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 “It’s All Write Ma” Folk Music Celebration, 7 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the paradoxical exuberance of Dylan Thomas wanna-be Bob Dylan with stellar musicians, comedians and dancers reinventing his poetry. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Latin Fever!, 9 p.m. A night of salsa and burlesque featuring Forbidden Roses Burlesque Troupe, Salerosas, DJ Tito El Guayaco and MC Roman Vasquez in The Del Monte. DJ Vinyl Don spins in the Townhouse Bar at 9 p.m. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com (Continued on page 46)
Deborah Weir’s fiber art at Branch Gallery ties itself back to Earth’s basic elements. SEE GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS. MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 45
W ESTSIDE (Continued from page 45)
HAPPENINGS
Memorial Day Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. This the backdrop for an R&B concert by long-running cabaret show continues Friends. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 to shake up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; Outdoor Swing Dancing at Tongva santamonica.harvelles.com Park, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn swing dancing? Beginners can pair up with Monday, May 29 experienced dancers to learn basic Venice POW/MIA Mural Restoration moves, with DJ Fons playing all the Unveiling Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. swing dance classics. Tongva Park, Councilmember Mike Bonin leads a 1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Free. program celebrating the unveiling of facebook.com/swingdancela the newly restored Venice mural, which Magic Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Albie honors Vietnam War POWs and those Selznick hosts a rotating cast of MIA. 614 Pacific Ave., Venice. Free. master magicians and variety acts at venicechamber.net
8 p.m. each Monday, with a special interactive performance in the lobby a half-hour before showtime. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $40. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com
Tuesday, May 30 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 Tuesday Night Jazz, 9:15 p.m. Every Tuesday night The Julian Coryell Trio hard grooves for two sets of organ trio jazz at TRiP, 2101
Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Wednesday, May 31
Toastmasters Speakers by the Sea Club Open House, 11 a.m. to noon. In this workshop to develop better presentation skills, experienced Toastmasters present humorous and inspirational speeches with commentary on the fundamentals of public speaking. Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, Conference Room 230A, Playa del Rey. (424) 625-3131; toastmastersspeakersbythesea@gmail.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 Zen Buddhist Meditation, 7 p.m. Ocean Moon Sangha Zen practice group offers mediation practice and instruction each Wednesday, with instruction for beginners prior to meditation periods at 7:25 and 8:45 p.m. The Hill Street Center, 237 Hill St., Santa Monica. Free. oceanmoon.org Pop Quiz Team Trivia, 8 p.m. Each Wednesday, take part in a friendly
On Stage – The week in local theater
Globalization: “Almost Equal To” @ City Garage In this play by celebrated Swedish playwright Hassen Khemiri, the ups and downs of the world economy play out in highly personal terms: the son of immigrants tries to land his first job, a professor of economics tries to hold onto his, the professor’s wife fantasies about an ecologically sustainable life in the country, and a young woman tries to survive a cutthroat office environment. Opens Friday (May 26) and continues 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through July 2 at City Garage, Bergamot Station T1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. $20 to $25, or pay-what-you-can at the door on Sundays. (310) 453-9939; citygarage.org The Jewels of Tomorrow: “A Jubilee of Dance” @ The Broad Stage The Westside School of Ballet presents a showcase of their studio’s most promising pre-professional students dancing excerpts from “Le Corsaire,” “Masquerade,” “Coppélia,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “A Chorus Line” and George Balanchine’s “Tarantella Pas de Deux.” Westside Ballet alumna Melissa Barak (artistic director of L.A.’s Barak Ballet) also revives her “Concerto Italia” to music by Albinoni, Torelli and Pergolesis. Two performances only: 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday (May 28) at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $35. (800) 595-4849; westsideballet.com PAGE 46 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
compiled by Christina campodonico Photo Courtesy of Santa Monica Public Theatre
Emotional Rollercoaster: “An Illegal Start” @ Santa Monica Pier After a near-fatal accident, two young men find refuge in a defunct amusement park in this James Harris play adapted for the Santa Monica Pier’s historic Looff Hippodrome (MerryGo-Round Building) by Paul Sand’s Santa Monica Public Theatre. Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday (May 25 and 26) at the Santa Monica Pier’s Merry-Go-Round Building. $25. paulsandprojects.com
Boys make the Santa Monica Pier’s Merry-Go-Round their hangout in “An Illegal Start” Taking Charge: “It’s Time” @ Pacific Resident Theatre This autobiographical one-man show by writer and performer Paul Linke (“CHiPs”) follows a young man as he navigates a family tragedy and ultimately finds success, love and happiness. One last show: 3 p.m. Sunday (May 28) at Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. $30. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.com A Daffy Duck: “Honk! Jr.” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre This musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale “The Ugly Duckling” follows Ugly around the farm as he tries to outwit a very hungry cat. Closing soon. Last shows are at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (May 27 and 28) at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 to $12. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org Hard Times: “Good People” @ Westchester Playhouse The Kentwood Players present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsey Abaire’s drama about a single mother in South Boston struggling to provide for her disabled daughter. She turns to her young manager at the Dollar Store, the landlady with a craft business and a now successful man from her past for help, but who will lend a hand? Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through
June 17 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $20 to $25. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org Dinner Party Dalliance: “Kiss” @ Odyssey Theatre In the West Coast premiere of this Syrian melodrama by Guillermo Calderón, two couples meet for dinner to get the raging war off their minds, but a profession of love, a proposal and a kiss make for an unexpected turn of events. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 18 at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. (310) 477-2055; odysseytheatre.com The Mommy Diaries: “Tales of Modern Motherhood: This Sh*t Just Got Real” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Veteran actress Pam Levin shares the good, the bad and the ugly of becoming a parent in this comedic one-woman show. Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays through June 15 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 200-4419; talesofmodernmotherhood.brownpapertickets.com Too Close for Comfort: “Emmitt and Ava” @ Edgmar Center for the Arts Written and directed by two-time Ovation winner Dominic Hoffman, this contemporary tale of love and loss finds two families, unacquainted with one another,
forced to communicate on the most intimate terms. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 18 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St. Ste. B, Santa Monica. $20 to $35. Contact deltahighwayproductions@gmail.com or brownpapertickets.com Plucked from Obscurity: “I’m Not Famous” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Veteran actress Barbara Minkus toured as Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl,” played Lucy in the recording of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and starred on and off Broadway. Now she returns to the stage with a brand new musical. Run extended. Now playing at 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through July 22 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com Express Yourself: “Dancing with Purpose” @ Highways Performance Space Highways’ 2017 BEHOLD! Queer Arts Series showcases the works of select choreographers, including James MahKween, Pat Taylor, Ken Morris, Stacey Strickland, Juli Kim, Queala Clancy, Jade Charon and Kassy Francis. Two performances only: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (May 26 and 27) at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 315-1459; highwaysperformance.org Sleight of Hand: “Magic Monday” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Albie Selznick (“Smoke and Mirrors”) hosts a rotating cast of master magicians and variety acts at the Santa Monica Playhouse each Monday. Now playing at 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 28 at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $40. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com
ArgonautNews.com game of trivia while enjoying a burger and any of 20 beers on tap. Tompkins Square Bar & Grill, 8522 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester. No cover. (310) 670-1212; t2barandgrill.com
presents paintings of animal species endangered in the United States, bringing awareness to ecological issues. C.A.V.E. Galllery, 55 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 428-6387; cavegallery.com
Venice Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Locals can come check out the constantly rotating arsenal of local talent in the spotlight at Larry’s, 24 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 399-2700; facebook.com/veniceopenmicnight
“Elemental,” through June 16. Fiber artist Deborah Weir exhibits work depicting the four basic elements: earth, fire, wind and water. Weir’s pieces
Venice Underground Comedy and Bootleg Bombshells Burlesque, 9 and 11 p.m. Start the night with some of L.A.’s best comics, and finish it with a burlesque show featuring Bootleg Bombshells. The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Santa Monica Chamber Networking Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Connect and build business relationships at this networking event. Bring at least 40 business cards and be ready to share your 30-second elevator pitch. The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. $30 to $35. (310) 393-9825; membership@smchamber.com Community Jam hosted by Jenny & Chris, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Join Jenny & Chris for a jam night the first Thursday of each month. Bring your songs and instruments. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com
Galleries and Museums “Hollywood (Homosexual) Hopeful,” through Sunday, May 28. David McDermott and Peter McGough appropriate themes and visuals from American mass media of the 1950s and ‘60s, pinpointing their attention on the subject of the closeted homosexual man in Hollywood. These works are meditations on the hardship and sadness that often accompanies a closeted gay life, as well as loving tributes to their subjects. Through May 28. team (bungalow) 306 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 339-1945; teamgal.com “Money in the Eyes,” through June 4. Alexander de Cadenet calls attention to society’s obsession with material wealth, exploring the relationship between wealth and the spiritual dimension by casting human skulls with silver dollars in their eye sockets. FAB-gallery, 2001 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 630-9216; fab-gallery.com “Sixth Extinction,” through June 3. London-based artist Louis Masai, known for his “patchwork style,”
“People, Places & Things,” through June 17. This inaugural exhibit for Blue 7 Collective is a diverse art
show by a group of 20 artists, photographers and sculptors. Blue 7 Gallery, 3129 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 449-1444; blue7gallery.com Frederick Hammersley & Matt Wedel, through June 24. Featuring over 80 works by Frederick Hammersley, the exhibit includes paintings, works on paper, computer drawings,
prints and photographs. Wedel presents a dozen new ceramic and porcelain sculptures all created over the past year. L.A. Louver Gallery, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-4955; lalouver.com Send event information at least 10 days in advance to calendar @argonautnews.com.
Professional Directory ATTORNEYS
S K I L L E D • PA S S I O N AT E
Personal Injury
PACIONE LAW FIRM
Baker & oring, LLP
n Probates, Trusts, Estate Planning n Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts n Business Formation, Operation
L a w O f f i c e s Of
TRiPTease, 10 p.m. See a different show each week featuring burlesque dancers from all over Los Angeles, singers, comedians, magicians and more. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Thursday, June 1
respond to the Earth’s increasing temperatures, violent winds, rising storms and farmland erosion. Branch Gallery, 1031 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. (310) 395-3880; theknittingtreela.com
Our Legal Staff Includes a Law Professor and Experienced Attorneys with A Proven Record of Success
310.822.3377 DaviD P. Baker Recipient of Awards for 34 Years of Community Service to Marina del Rey
13915 Panay way, Marina deL rey
Probate. Business. Litigation
and Transfers
n Litigation (Business, Civil and Probate)
Mario A. Pacione, Esq. 8055 W. Manchester Ave., Ste. 600A Playa del Rey 90293
(310) 912-9940 • www.pacionelawfirm.com Construction
Pacific Mariners Yacht club building
www.marinadelreylawyers.com
Save Your Parent’s Home From Medi-Cal
You must act now while your parent is alive and before new legislation takes effect.
• Medi-Cal Planning • estate Planning
FREE CONSuLTATION JOSEPH C. GIRARD, ATTORNEY AT LAW (310) 823-3943 • www.LAElderLaw.com
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THE CARELESSNESS OR NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS Over $25 Million Recovered • Catastrophic Personal Injuries • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Bicycle Accidents • Dog Bites • Trip & Falls
Dentist
Your Neighborhood
Dentist
for over 28 years!
Early Morning & Saturday Appts. • “No Wait” Policy at Appointment • Invisalign Provider General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Kathy Kaprinyak • 310-670-4466
6609 W. 80th Street, Westchester, CA 90045 drkathy@drkathydmd.com • www.drkathydmd.com Percentage of proceeds donated to cancer research
Wellness
Real Moms Live!
Pay Nothing Until Your Case Is Resolved
LEMLE LAW GROUP, PC Robert Lemle
(310) 392-3055 www.lemlelaw.com
Attract new clients by advertising in The Argonaut’s Professional DirectoryCall (310) 822-1629
323-285-0882
Lic#88006
MAY 25, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 47
CEDARS-SINAI CARE, RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. 90
LI NC O LN
LA V I MAR LL A INA
DA IN M
MI RA Y LT AY W
310-823-8911 marinahospital.com © 2016 Cedars-Sinai
PAGE 48 THE ARGONAUT May 25, 2017
T:12.5”
AD
LINCOLN BLVD. AND MINDANAO WAY
S:12.5”
NA
O W AY
VD BL
At Marina Del Rey Hospital, we offer 24/7 emergency care. Our hospital is located right in your community, giving you access to convenient, quality care whenever you need it.