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ARTS & EVENTS Photo by Maria Martin
When Voting Rights Go Wrong Neighborhood council races have few safeguards against importing non-local voters .. 7
New Hotels Clear Last Hurdle
A Celebration of Surrealism Take a trip through the ‘Looking Glass’ ...... 30
Coastal Commission rejects appeal to halt construction on Via Marina ...................... 8
OPINION Photo by Ted Soqui
Bergamot Will Live The city is not trying to destroy the arts center, but change is coming . ............. 11
COMMUNITY BULLETIN
Call to Action Bernie Sanders brings his populist message to Santa Monica ................... 14
‘Lyrics Take People with Me’ Sam Morrow is a young bard of the hard road .......................................... 32
WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
THIS WEEK A Darker Side of the Dream Playwrights explore the troubled history of “American Venice” . ............................ 17
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Local band Nocona hosts a block party in Venice ...................................... 31
THE ADVICE GODDESS What to do when your BF is a slob . .......... 34
She Found Herself in Nature
Chemistry and Bliss
Meet Urban Ecologist Kathleen Blakistone of Moonwater Farm ............................... 12
Cocktail expert Josh Goldman says taste is all about technique .............................. 19
On The Cover: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders rallies supporters during Monday’s rally at Santa Monica High School. Photo by Maria Martin. Design by Michael Kraxenberger.
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L etters Don’t Let the Expo Line Punish Venice Re: “Manifest Destiny,” Cover Story, May 19 While we all slept comfortably in our homes, Santa Monica politicians made plans to create a new bus route leading to the newly built Expo Line Station on Fourth Street. It seems the lack of a parking lot adjoining the train station forced Santa Monica to find some way for commuters to travel to the station from a parking location, so they started a bus route going through the small, old streets of Venice, where commuters can park for free. The worst part of this decision is the lack of consideration for Venice residents. The hill at the Venice/Santa Monica line at the top of Fourth Street is very steep and the road is very narrow. It’s hard for two cars to pass each other, let alone two city buses. While the buses are breaking downhill, the hydraulic brakes make loud noises. While going uphill they backfire, a loud popping sound. At the bus stop they have loud speakers announcing the route stops.
There is already so much traffic on Fourth Street that it is hard to get across the street safely or even to get out of your car safely. Many small animals have been killed on this stretch of Fourth Street. Adding more tonnage, such as the heavy weight of a bus loaded with passengers, is just plain unsafe for the people who live here. More noise, more dust, more potholes that never get fixed, rattling windows and poor air quality all add up to an undesirable situation on this street. The question to the Santa Monica City Council is this: Why was this bus plan initiated without asking for a community impact report? Why would the Santa Monica City Council want to take out our limited street parking without asking our community? Lynda Prater, Venice Still Not Sold on Storage at Westminster Re: “‘Encouraged and Optimistic,” Letters to the Editor, April 21 Writing as an architect and planner, my description of Los Angeles City Councilman
Mike Bonin as uninformed and overwrought in regard to his storage project for the homeless at the former Westminster Senior Center was contested in the following edition by a Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority commissioner who praised Bonin for his leadership efforts. However, he also appears to be as uninformed and confused about Bonin’s intentions as the rest of us. Bonin thinks it appropriate that children on their way to school should run a gauntlet of homeless predators, many with mental and drug problems. And that tourists on their way to the beach, hotels or shopping should have to navigate through a sea of panhandlers and threatening crowds of vagrants. Curiously, Bonin appears confused about his own proposal as it gathers dimension and detail. And, in a statement published in the April 21 edition of the Los Angeles Times appears to disavow and completely contradict both himself and the commissioner by stating that his very propos-
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When Voting Rights Go Wrong There are few safeguards against importing non-local voters into neighborhood council races By Gary Walker The emergence of a business-backed candidate slate for the June 5 Venice Neighborhood Council election and an apparent loophole in the definition of who is eligible to vote are raising concerns about ballot integrity. With a crowded field of nearly 70 candidates for 21 council seats, it’s a challenge for voters to weigh the merits of each candidate. As Election Day approaches, however, some are drawing lines between slow-growth and more business-friendly candidates, with attitudes toward development a key issues. An email sent to an unknown number of local business operators is not only encouraging support for a prescribed slate of candidates, it also calls on business owners to provide employees and “others” with documentation that would allow them to vote as Venice stakeholders. Eligible voters in neighborhood council elections include anyone who lives, works or owns property in the council area as well as those who claim to have a “substantial interest” in the neighborhood, such as affiliations with schools, churches and nonprofits.
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course I am. But those are the rules.” The slate email circulating in Venice appears to encourage business managers to write letters for people who aren’t
“For years we have had a very loose election system. … Am I concerned about it? Of course I am. But those are the rules.” — Neighborhood Council Elections Director Jay Handal
Citywide Neighborhood Council Elections Director Jay Handel said oversight of “employee letters” — an employer-authored certification of employment that allows their workers to vote in neighborhood council elections even if they live outside the area — has always been part of the voting system, for better or worse. The major concern, he said, is that there aren’t solid failsafe measures in place to make sure someone coming in to vote with an employee letter in hand is actually an employee of that business. “For years we have had a very loose election system. Can I prove that [anyone with a letter] works in Venice? No,” Handal acknowledged. “There are no safeguards. Am I concerned about it? Of
direct employees, including vendors. “Here is the list of acceptable voters. You need to get as many of your friend [sic] and employees to vote on June 5 at Oakwood Community Center. Please look at the sample letter and generate one for your employees and others if necessary. Put it on letterhead and give it to employees and vendors,” the email states. Carl Lambert, owner of Venice Breeze Suites and other commercial properties in Venice, told The Argonaut that he is supporting the candidates on the slate because he believes they will “provide every Venetian due process and a fair hearing.” (Continued on page 8)
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New Hotels Clear Final Hurdle Coastal Commission rejects appeal to halt construction on Via Marina
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By Gary Walker The California Coastal Commission has rejected an environmental group’s last-ditch appeal to prevent the construction of two new waterfront hotels on undeveloped land in a largely residential section of Marina del Rey. San Diego-based developers the Hardage Group plans to build a fivestory Marriott Courtyard Hotel and a six-story Residence Inn on Via Marina between Marquesas and Tahiti ways. The hotel complex would include a new public anchorage and water taxi stop, a new outdoor pedestrian promenade and an adjacent 1.46-acre saltwater wetlands park. Local environmental activist group the Ballona Institute is among the most vocal critics of the hotel complex. Challenging the environmental review of the hotel plan, the Ballona Institute filed the Coastal Commission appeal after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors rejected the group’s earlier appeal of county approvals. Commissioners rejected the group’s appeal on an 8-1 vote, with three members absent, during a May 13 hearing in San Diego. “The commission found that the action taken by the county was consistent with the Local Coastal Plan, [which guides development in the marina],” commis-
An artist’s rendering of the wetlands park planned for Via Marina sion analyst Zack Rehm said. Aaron Clark, a land-use consultant who represents the Hardage Group, said the hotel is still at least 18 months away from construction, as various permits must still be obtained. However, the right to build the project can no longer be appealed. The commission also granted county planning officials a new permit for
construction of the wetland park, replacing a permit that had expired during the hotel approvals process. Grading and other site preparation work could begin as early as this summer, Clark said. Marina del Rey resident Karen Baldassarre had written a letter to the commission in support of the appeal, arguing (as
declaring under penalty of perjury that they are eligible to vote in that election. Venice Neighborhood Council Parliamentarian Ivan Spiegel, also an independent elections inspector for the city department that oversees neighborhood
set the tone for how the council treats development proposals. Current Land Use and Planning Committee Chair Robin Rudisill is facing multiple challenges to her reelection bid.
many others had before) that the marina does not need additional hotel capacity. There are currently six hotels operating in Marina del Rey, offering about 1,100 rooms. Baldassarre, who lives on Via Dolce, also questioned the wetland park. “There is nothing in the [California] Coastal Act that allows for the alteration of a wetland into a different type of wetland. The hotel is simply going to make it into a landscape patio,” she wrote. County biologists have said they want to convert the future parkland into saltwater marshland because the new habitat would remain wet year-round and provide a type of habitat that’s rare along the California coast. Roy Van de Hoek, the Ballona Institute’s head biologist, disagrees. “We and our supporters were very disappointed in the commission’s ruling,” said Van de Hoek, who did not rule out the possibility of a future lawsuit. The Coastal Commission decision vindicates the plan says Clark, who is with the firm Armbruster, Goldsmith and Delvac. “This project has been consistent with the Coastal Act, and to see the commission recognize that was very satisfying,” he said. gary@argonautnews.com
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Former California Secretary of State Debra Bowen, who lives in Venice, said it’s reasonable to worry about a voter eligibility mechanism without safeguards against abuse, especially in this coming election. “The stakes are very high, because the issues of homelessness and development are at the [forefront] of the election here in Venice,” said Bowen. “If this were an election at the state level and I was still secretary of state, I would run this in a much different way.” Handal said the Los Angeles City Council had an opportunity to tighten up neighborhood council voter eligibility controls when similar concerns came up years ago but didn’t act. “My feeling is there have to be changes. I think the City Council needs to better define what community interests are. If you’re going to allow letters with no way to verify if the person is an employee, chances are people are going be skeptical [about the outcome of an election],” he said. Bowen did note, however, that when signing an election card voters are PAGE 8 THE ARGONAUT May 26, 2016
“If this were an election at the state level and I was still secretary of state, I would run this in a much different way.” — Former California Secretary of State Debra Bowen
councils, is concerned about the potential for voter fraud. “When special interests come in and try to take over a neighborhood council, you lose respect because people will feel that they’re no longer represented,” Spiegel said. With concerns about large-scale development and gentrification driving local political discussion, the chair of the council’s Land Use and Planning Committee is perhaps the most influential seat on the board — one that could
Architect Matthew Royce and accountant Thomas Sauer are also running for the seat, while land use consultant Brian Silveira qualified for the ballot but told The Argonaut he’s dropped out of the race. Prior to Rudisill’s election in 2014, many said the council was too amenable to large-scale developments. But now some are accusing the current board of being too hostile to developers. Lambert said the controversy over
development is not about overdevelopment, but about “fairness of process.” Royce is among the 10 candidates listed in the slate backed by Lambert. “My primary issue as a candidate is the lack of housing that regular folks can afford in Venice,” Royce said. “It would be far better to be able to purchase a smaller home for less than a million dollars, or rent an apartment and only be spending about a third of your income on housing costs.” Royce declined to elaborate his thoughts on Dan Abrams’ Abbot Kinney Hotel project and the failed 1414 Main St. hotel proposal. As for controversy surrounding the Gjusta restaurant and bakery on Sunset Avenue, Royce said he didn’t “know enough about the specifics of the Gjusta situation to properly comment on it.” Rudisill has voted in support of the Abbot Kinney Hotel, against 1414 Main, and recused herself from voting on Gjusta. Sauer refused to answer questions, except to write in an email: “No comment. Please end status quo neighbors!” gary@argonautnews.com
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Bergamot Will Live The city does not intend to destroy the arts center, but resisting all change isn’t an option either By Kevin McKeown The author is a Santa Monica City Councilmember responding to “Bergamot Must Die,” an opinion piece by Charlies Rappleye that ran in the May 19 edition of the Argonaut. Mr. Rappleye skillfully culled quotes to make his point, while failing to offer readers any context. Some of the relevant background, which explains more fairly the situation at Bergamot, is in this statement I sent to residents and other constituents who’ve contacted me recently about the issue: Thank you for your interest in the future of the Bergamot Arts Center. I am a five-term councilmember who for over a decade served as the City Council’s designated liaison to the Santa Monica Arts Commission. Many of those who’ve written seem to have the impression the Arts Center is threatened with being replaced by a commercial development. That is not the situation. Bergamot Arts Center was created two decades ago on land bought with transportation funding to accommodate a future light rail facility. We in Santa Monica were thrilled when the interim use, letting old industrial buildings be used for art galleries, succeeded beyond expectations and the Bergamot Arts Center gained international renown. This month, a $1.5-billion regional transportation investment brings light rail service to the newly constructed
L etters als would be damaging to the Venice neighborhood: “My experience, particularly over the past two years, is that people are incredibly hungry for solutions to homelessness in Los Angeles,” said Bonin. “They’re clamoring for it. They don’t want encampments in front of their homes and their kids’ schools.” People are indeed “incredibly hungry for solutions,” as Bonin correctly perceives; the presence of squatters and vagrants in the neighborhood is disturbing. Adding to that burden by providing an attractive nuisance will not solve the problem but exacerbate it. W. Firschein Venice
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Our lease with the prior operator is about to expire. We are planning to build a museum space to replace the Santa Monica Museum of Art, which we invited to return after the owner of the property adjacent to city land raised their rent beyond what they could pay. They have chosen to relocate to downtown Los Angeles, instead. Other improvements are necessary to adapt the current facilities on the site to a new role as a light rail hub, not an out-of-the-way parcel of land “on hold.” Further, we must now confront our responsibility to not only protect the Bergamot Arts Center, but create revenue-generating operations on the site so we can generate funds for transportation purposes, which our originally having purchased the land with transportation money now requires us to do. Clearly this is a daunting task, with
There is no intent to destroy Bergamot Arts Center. Whatever the city eventually decides to do, it will be with sensitivity to the benefits we already enjoy from what is at the Bergamot Arts Center. Bergamot Station. This means more people arriving at the Arts Center than ever before. It also means that after two decades of “interim” use, we are tasked with making the Arts Center permanent.
many interests to be balanced. We have had an inclusive public process underway for several years. That stalled about a year and a half ago when it became clear consensus on moving forward had not yet
been achieved. Visit www.mckeown.net/ bergamot to see and hear my thoughts on that point in September 2014. Since then, we HAVE switched partners, and we HAVE convened a community committee to advise us that included many of the gallerists at Bergamot. The matter will return to the City Council at some point, although a date has not yet been set (and therefore all the letters we’ve been receiving are somewhat premature). Unfortunately, some participants in the process have hardened their stand that the answer is to resist all change and do nothing. That is simply not an option for the city of Santa Monica. We already are years behind in planning for Bergamot Station. The train, as of May 20, is already here. I can assure you that I have heard your concerns, but also that the facts are somewhat less dire than many of you seem to have been led to believe. There is no intent to destroy Bergamot Arts Center. Whatever the city eventually decides to do, it will be with sensitivity to the benefits we already enjoy from what is at the Bergamot Arts Center … but doing nothing to accommodate light rail and fulfill the transportation funding obligation is simply not an option that’s open to us. Editor’s Note: The Argonaut made slight changes to the text of McKeown’s original email in order to clarify web links and chronology for our print readers.
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films have been written by homeless artists living on the Re: “Art in the Spirit of boardwalk. Let’s all hope those Collaboration,” Arts & Events, with the greatest political and May 12 economic power find creative It’s great to see the entire Venice ways to keep the spirit of Venice arts community finally working alive by making it possible for together. Venice Beach is a all types of people to continue creative vortex where West Coast living and working in the area. innovation has flourished in Affluent people can obviously virtually every creative genre for buy their way into any scene as long as I can remember. they want, but the soul of the Industrial design, architecture, scene has a knack for slipping fine art, music, film, theater, away and popping up elsewhere. poetry, fashion, food and culture Richard Bilow have all been transformed by individuals living and working in Re: “The Fried Chicken Venice Beach. Faceoff: Dinah’s vs. Pann’s,” Google may have re-branded Food & Drink, May 12 Venice as Silicon Beach, but the Pann’s. First time, 1960. First local history is set in stone and restaurant I recall with my well-documented. Blockbuster parents and brothers. A KFC
opened on Manchester a few years later. We went — once. Returned to Pann’s. Paul Mono Re: “Homeless Strategy Misses the Mark,” Opinion, May 5 I attended Bonin’s town hall on homelessness and was shocked at how little public input was considered. Not one mention was made of the public safety issue, and when he stated that the Westminster Senior Center would be used for homeless storage, the audience erupted in boos. Bonin clearly couldn’t care less about the opinions of his “housed” constituents. The exclusive focus of any efforts to combat homelessness
in Venice — where the homeless population is, per Mr. Bonin’s own numbers, disproportionately male, addicted and mentally ill — needs to be in getting them off the street and into treatment. Giving them lots of storage and places to camp out does nothing but exacerbate the problem. Let’s find an alternative that really addresses the problem, as well as a councilmember who genuinely cares about the residents of Venice! Angela McGregor HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE ARGONAUT: Send to letters@argonautnews.com.
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Kathleen Blakistone (far left), with Environmental Charter Middle School – Gardena students and teacher Ginnia Hargins (lower left) at Moonwater Farm enthusiastic about aquaponics, growing plants and raising fish together in one integrated system. Blakistone and Draut dreamed of expanding beyond their small home garden. “It became clear that if we wanted to grow food commercially, we needed some land where this was legal,” Blakistone says. In February of 2011, they read an LA Times article about a small agricultural enclave in Compton called Richland Farms, described as “a garden paradise.” By June they’d made an offer on a third of an acre, and it was theirs before the end of the year. “We wanted to leverage growing food in water and, as we’d made our bid and closed escrow on the spring and fall equinoxes, and the cycle of the moon is so incredibly important for when you plant and when you harvest, we chose the name Moonwater Farm,” Blakistone says. The couple spent about 18 months restoring the house and garage. Next they worked on the yard
and have since put in a stable and chicken coop. “It’s all been done with recycled materials,” says Blakistone, who jokingly calls it “the house that Craigslist built.” Moonwater Farm incorporates principals of permaculture, a philosophy of working with nature rather than against it. They reclaim rain water from the roof to recharge the groundwater and are constantly regenerating the soil by composting. They also have an aquaponics system. The farm now includes perennials such as fruit trees, artichokes, rhubarb, herbs and medicinal plants, as well as traditional row crops like cabbage, broccoli, squash and fennel. The couple hosts youth workshops “so kids can get a sense of what’s possible, not only by working in the soil but also working with the animals and doing woodworking,” Blakistone says. The local Boy Scouts troop came for “cowboy training.”
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Inaugural Santa Monica-Malibu Wine Auction Nets $115,000 for Schools The Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation’s inaugural Santa Monica-Malibu Wine Auction raised more than $115,000 to help fund programs for local public schools. More than 400 guests attended the sold-out April 17 event at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, sponsored by Dun & Bradstreet, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Monica Place/Macerich Real Estate Co. and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows / MSD Capital. Attendees enjoyed food and wine tastings from 35 local restaurants and beverage purveyors as well as live, silent and online auctions. “The generosity of our food and wine vendors, along with the commitment of our corporate partners, was extraordinary,” Santa MonicaMalibu Education Foundation Executive Director Linda Greenberg said. “We look forward to their continued partnership as we grow this event over the next several years.” The evening recognized many of the foundation’s local corporate partners, who have generated an additional $312,734 for foundationfunded programs. Along with the presenting sponsors, these include: 500 Broadway; Diane Dorin, Compass; DLR Group; FreeAssociates Group, Inc.; Harding Larmore Kutcher
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Free Arts channels creative energy to help kids overcome poverty and homelessness Free Arts, a nonprofit organization in Westchester, is part of a nationwide network of affiliates offering healing art programs for children. Rock N’ Events is a Los Angeles-area event planning company. On June 4 they combine forces for Free Arts Fun Day 2016, an activitypacked fundraiser hosted by the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club. Free Arts “uses the healing power of art to restore hope and self-esteem in children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness,” its mission statement reads. Local Free Arts programs reach more than 25,000 children in a year, with hundreds of adult volunteers donating thousands of hours. Rock N’ Events founder Jenny Chang reached out to see if her company could offer support, and Free Arts accepted her offer to help with Fun Day 2016. “Our love for kids is what propelled Rock N’ Events to give back to the children of Free Arts,” Chang says. Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club donated free use of their space.
“It’s our honor to support a local organization like Free Arts that takes such a proactive stance to better the lives of local children in need,” says SMBWC President Becky Upchurch. Free Arts Fun Day participants are treated to a casual carnival with live music, craft-making activities, food and drinks (both kid-friendly and for adults). Adults can also bid on designer clothing, accessories, luggage and home décor. This year’s special guests include actors Ritesh Rajan (“The Jungle Book”) and James Hiroyuki Liao (“Star Trek Into Darkness”) as well as Calvin Millan, son of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan and star of the Nickelodeon series “Mutt & Stuff.” — Regan Kibbee Free Arts Fun Day 2016 is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St., Santa Monica. Tickets are $75 per adult and $15 per child. Casual attire; complimentary valet. Visit freearts.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
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will win the lion’s share of [California’s] delegates,” Sanders predicted to thunderous applause. Against the backdrop of an American flag, the self-described democratic
bigoted: “The American people,” he said, “will not support a candidate who insults Mexicans, Latinos, Muslims, women, veterans and the African-American community.”
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socialist electrified supporters with fiery rhetoric about social and economic justice issues while also taking aim at Clinton and Trump. Sanders blasted Trump as divisive and
He attacked Clinton, who has largely refocused her campaign on the general election, for refusing to debate him ahead of California’s primary: “I have to tell you that I find it a little bit insulting that
she is not prepared to have a discussion with me on how she would help California address the major crises that we face,” he said. Clinton was also campaigning in Southern California this week, and Trump was expected to attend a fundraising dinner in Santa Monica on Wednesday night. Throughout a roughly 70-minute speech, Sanders hammered home core campaign issues including the growing wealth gap between rich and poor, criminal justice reform, support for more paid family leave, campaign finance reform, universal health care and free tuition at public colleges — the last two drawing raucous ovations. “From the deepest depths of my soul, I believe that health care is a right, not a privilege,” Sanders said. Some of Sanders’ loudest applause lines came when he linked arrests for marijuana possession to his calls to reduce the nation’s prison population, noting that California could become the fifth state in the nation to legalize if a November ballot initiative is successful. “I will tell you that if I lived in your state, I would vote for that initiative,” Sanders said.
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Actress Rosario Dawson warmed up the 6,700-strong crowd, telling them the Sanders campaign is a “movement, not a moment.”
B o t t om R i g h t : Santa Monica school board member Oscar de la Torre told Sanders supporters that rolling back the cost of attending college and reducing student loan debt are critical issues for local high school students.
Many at the rally said they support Sanders largely because they agree with his stances on the issues. Others — particularly those in the teens and 20s — said they believe the 74-year-old is the most credible candidate in the presidential race because he’s stuck by those same principles throughout his career.
“He’s an honest dude. Doesn’t flip-flop like the others. He’s been fighting for the same things for decades,” said Santa Monica resident Julio Jimenez, 27. Actor Dick Van Dyke drove home that point while introducing Sanders at the rally (Van Dyke, 90, quipped that “I like giving young politicians like Bernie Sanders a hand”).
“You can feel the hope and the spirit in the air. In the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement brought about a political revolution, and Bernie has been fighting that same fight for over 40 years.” Actress Rosario Dawson, who spoke before Van Dyke, said she believes the Sanders campaign is a “movement,
not a moment. This is not a destination; it’s a journey.” Mar Vista resident Evan Cooper said Sanders’ vote against the invasion of Iraq and Sanders’ longtime support for campaign finance reform resonated powerfully with him. Cooper said he’d become jaded about politics before
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like ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ but a western version of ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ It blows my mind,” says Montoya, co-founder of the acclaimed Chicano theater troupe Culture Clash and writer on last season’s Kirk Douglas revival of “Chavez Ravine.” “Even though I grew up in Los Angeles, Venice to me was almost like another city, another realm of existence. Every time that I came out, as a child, even as a teenager, it was something altogether that I didn’t necessarily understand — that I didn’t necessarily relate to, even. It seemed to be a culture unto itself. So to come now as an adult and to really dig in, it’s always a revelatory experience,” adds Smith, known for his work with filmmaker Spike Lee and his one-man show portrayals of Rodney King and Black Panther Huey P. Newton.
For “American Venice,” Montoya and Smith have sifted through historical and archival materials, including The Argonaut’s own news reports, and interviewed local scholars, community leaders and families. But the challenge of portraying the neighborhood didn’t really hit them until they took a walking tour of Venice. In Oakwood they found two pairs of Tupac Shakur Makavelli sneakers on the street and a handwritten sign that said, “Take what you want.” “One pair for Roger and one pair for me,” quips Montoya. But the shoes were also a warning to tread carefully — “walk in these shoes,” says Montoya, and get the story right. From the rise of Abbot Kinney’s Venice of America to the apex of gang warfare in the ‘90s, a variety of narrative threads will flow through their dramatization of
Venice. But two pillars of the Westside’s African-American history serve as “guiding lights” for the playwrights — barrier-breaking surfer Nicolas Gabaldón and the family of Abbot Kinney’s aide-de-camp Irving Tabor. The first documented California surfer of African-American and Mexican descent, Gabaldón is known for penetrating the beach cities’ predominantly white surf culture by riding the waves of Santa Monica and Malibu during the 1930s and 40s, a time when African-Americans were not often welcome at some area beaches. The popular young man tragically died at age 24 in a surfing accident at the Malibu Pier in 1951. Yet his short life remains a symbol of hope for surfers and people of color, (Continued on page 18)
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says historian Alison Rose Jefferson, who will speak on Wednesday’s panel. “He is representative of African-Americans, who were enjoying the beach at that time and pursing their California dream. He is a symbol of that pursuit of the California dream,” says Jefferson.
Venice founder’s death. When Kinney died, he left his home to chauffeur and confidant Tabor, but a combination of discriminatory housing covenants in the area and objections from members of the Kinney family prevented Tabor from living on the land where the house was originally located. “So Tabor and his family literally cut that house in half
George Pyrce, Irving Tabor’s grandson, is glad that Montoya and Smith are making a play based upon his family’s history that could preserve his grandfather’s legacy for generations to come. “What I love most and miss is all the little stories he used to tell,” says Pryce of his grandfather. “He knew the history of Venice like no one else.” Ultimately, Montoya hopes that “American Venice” will not only do justice to Venice’s original dreamers, but also encourage people to pause over the neighborhood’s history before it is erased or forgotten for good. “Hopefully, before everything turns into a high-tech campus of Silicon Valley at Venice, we should recall the families and especially the dreamers and the builders of Venice that made it
“These are the great L.A. stories that have very little to do with Hollywood but a lot to do with the truth, the reality, the tragedy of the real place that we call L.A.” — Roger Guenveur Smith The dreams of Gabaldón and all those who flock to Venice to pursue their aspirations similarly inspired Montoya and Smith as they delved deeper into the neighborhood’s history. “That’s really the story of Venice, which has very much been a cyclical story of people’s movements, people’s visions, people’s nightmares, their dreams,” says Smith. Yet in researching the history behind these dreams, Montoya and Smith also discovered shocking tales of injustice and resilience — namely Irving Tabor being forced to relocate Abbot Kinney’s house to 541 Santa Clara Ave. following the
and put it on logs, and then put it on a barge and then put it on the canal to an integrated neighborhood, where they reassembled the house and lived for the rest of their lives,” recounts Smith. “That is a fantastic story and one I think that anyone who knows anything about Los Angeles should know. It’s right up there with the story of Chavez Ravine and the story of Simon Rodia and creating the Watts Towers out of junk. These are the great L.A. stories that have very little to do with Hollywood but a lot to do with the truth, the reality, the tragedy of the real place that we call L.A.”
that place in the first place,” says Montoya. “It was very brave of Abbot Kinney and for the first generation of Tabors to dream. … We think it’s worth our while to take a moment to recollect and recall that.” “Excavating Venice of America,” a conversation led by Richard Montoya and Roger Guenveur Smith, happens at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Advanced tickets are $5 online or by phone. Free at the box office. Call (213) 628-2772 or visit CenterTheatreGroup.org. christina@argonautnews.com
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Thousands of books will be on sale at the Rotary Club of Westchester’s 61st Annual Book Sale from Friday, May 27th through Tuesday, May 31st. 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. Among the thousands of almost new books are dozens of categories as well as audio and video tapes. Books have been 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 Vision to Learn, providing eyeglasses to students in need. 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 Rotary Club of Westchester 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 helps fund clean water program in Thailand. Book sale hours are Friday, May 27, from 1 PM to 7 PM; Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 28-30, 10 AM to 7 PM; and Tuesday, May 31, 9 AM to Noon. The book sale is located at 8824 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, 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 calling Christa Ramey @ 213-447-4743 or by emailing to ramey.christa@gmail. com for free pick-up. The club asks that the books be in boxes or bags. You can also drop books off at the Westchester Family YMCA, Covenant Christian Church, the Drollinger Office Building, Airport Marina Counseling Services, the Westchester Senior Center, or at the book sale location in the Ralph’s parking lot. ◆
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Why Rotary Matters to Us and Our Community By Christa Ramey, incoming club president, Rotary Club of Westchester
Rotary Club of Westchester incoming president and book sale chair Christa Ramey
“...the club has exciting things planned in its four avenues of service: International, Vocational, Community and Youth.”
I feel like I have always been a Rotarian. Before joining Rotary Club of Westchester five years ago, my husband was a member and served as president. I traveled with him to service projects in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and to an international convention in England. Inevitably, I asked myself, why am I not also member of Rotary? Now following in my husband’s footsteps, I’m about to become president of our club. It’s a club with more than 60 years of tremendous service to our community. This service includes providing mini-grants to teachers, doing beach clean-ups, tutoring students in math, buying back-to-school clothing for children, and of course, our home and community make-over projects. I am excited about taking on this year. In addition to serving the local community, the club partners with clubs around the world on international projects, including water, and sanitation. Our club has helped fund a water project in Thailand. Perhaps our greatest international project has been the eradication of polio. In this effort, Rotary joined forces
with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2013. Today, there are only two countries left with incidents of polio – Afghanistan and Pakistan. We are *THIS* close to ending polio. If you want to help, please visit www.endpolio.org. During this next Rotary year, the club has exciting things planned in its four avenues of service: International, Vocational, Community and Youth. As our club’s incoming president, I want to make sure that the community knows what we are doing and the many ways everyone can help. Vocational Service includes education and literacy. We tutor kids in math. We provide teachers with micro and mini-grants. During the annual book sale, we will be reading to kids. Every child that comes for the reading will get a free used book of their choosing. We partner with Vision to Learn, helping kids see, learn, and thrive in school. Rotary actively involves youth in our community and around the world. Two of our local high schools, Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet and Saint Bernard’s High School have active Interact Clubs. Loyola Marymount
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University (LMU) has an active Rotaract Club. The goal is to help young people develop an understanding of the importance of service to others, and many end up Rotarians! This year’s banner community service project will be a makeover on the Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) facility, in Venice. S.P.Y is a youth drop in facility in Venice that provides services to the homeless youth population on the Westside. Our makeover is planned for the weekend before Thanksgiving. I am getting overwhelmed with the idea that our little club can help so many people. Our club is helping folks in Westchester, Venice, Playa del Rey. We are helping provide eyeglasses to children all over Los Angeles. We are helping families all over the world in an effort to eradicate polio, in providing sanitation and clean water. If you think that this might be something you want to be involved in, please come to our Wednesday lunch meeting. We meet almost every Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza on Century Boulevard at 12:10 p.m. We look forward to meeting ◆ you!
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High School and College Students Dedicated to Service Above Self Whoever said that young people today are apathetic has never visited the Interact Clubs of St. Bernard and Westchester High Schools. Sort of a junior Rotary Club, Interactors are high school students dedicated to making their community a better place to live. Founded more than a decade ago, the Interact Clubs have thriving memberships. The students volunteer their time and energy to help raise money for worthy causes, perform volunteer community service, and display the highest level of citizenship and character. Projects undertaken by the St. Bernard group have included helping run the Rotary International Foundation Dinner and holding a T.B. (tuberculosis) clinic at the high school for local teachers, aides and school volunteers. They’ve also worked on the Home Makeover Project, Jet to Jetty run for the Airport Marina Counseling Service, Westchester Senior Citizens Holiday party, a Mexican orphanage Christmas party, Rotary Rose Parade float decora-
tions, Pediatric AIDS benefit dance, the Rotary’s Casino Night, Palm Sunday Pilgrimage and the Rotary used book sale. The Westchester Interact Club advances worthwhile causes close to home and across the seas, including the Mary Magdalene Project, which helps prostitutes get off the streets; Project Angel, which collects baby blankets for County USC hospital; a mobile dental clinic in Latin America; and the LAX Food Pantry, which collects food for the needy. They have also purchased shelter boxes that ease the suffering of international refugees. The club has also collected food and gifts for the poor in developing countries and aided relief efforts for bombing victims in Kenya and Tanzania. The clubs’ members also volunteered at the local fire stations, city marathons, beach clean-ups, and the Rotary Scrabble Challenge. In addition, Interactors play a major role in the Every 15 Minutes Program, a drunk driving program at the school that
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includes a staged auto accident in front of the school. The Westchester Rotary Club also pays for several Interactors to attend leadership training events, the most memorable of which is an annual mountain camp retreat. The Rotary Club supports a number of scholarships at high schools that recognize academic, essay writing, and community service achievements. In March, 2000, the Rotary Club of
Westchester was proud to oversee the chartering of a Rotaract Club at Loyola Marymount University, marking the establishment of a Rotary sponsored club at all of Westchester’s secondary schools and universities. Rotaract, the college equivalent of Interact, has proven to be a wonderful addition to the LMU campus, providing a wide range of community service to Westchester. u
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Inducted into Westchester Rotary in August 1954, Rotarian Lloyd Hild served as club president in 1967-68, and was honored with the club’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2006. Hild passed away in August, 2015.
Westchester Rotary has a long history of helping our community. From scholarships, working with schools, supporting Eagle Scouts, the Club has invested time and money into Westchester. In the early 90s, we decided that we wanted to do fewer, but more impactful projects. This is when Geoff Maleman brought to us the idea of doing Home Makeovers. Our first one was for the Odom family in 2006. Scott was an adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount University who had stage 4 cancer. Redoing their home relieved a great burden for the family so that they could focus on each other. Just as importantly, it brought our community together as people who heard about the project came and volunteered throughout the weekend. The project also energized our Club and we developed a process and structure so that we could do makeovers every other year. We have done the makeovers for three houses since. Each family had unique needs that led to each being a different project. Whether it was helping a home become more handicap accessible or providing upgrades after the death of a loved one, each project had a great
sense of purpose and touched our community. Without the support of people in Westchester and PDR, these projects really wouldn’t be possible. For the last makeover project we adjusted our direction and worked with the City of Los Angeles to upgrade the Westchester Senior Center. The Rotary Club has a long relationship with our community’s seniors and it was our pleasure to improve this community asset that is used by our friends and neighbors every day. This year, we are again looking into our community and the makeover recipient will be Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) in Venice. S.P.Y. provides valuable services to homeless youth in West Los Angeles. These young people have great needs in education, counseling, obtaining job skills, and healthcare. S.P.Y. provides all of this and more. They recently acquired a new space and we are working with them to make it more usable and efficient so that they can deliver more services to more people. The project will also lower their carbon footprint and allow them to grow food for program participants. Given the scope of what we have
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planned, we have enlisted the support of Rotary Clubs all over the world to work with us. As you may know, Westchester Rotary helps other Clubs with their community projects. These include developing clean water sources, building playgrounds, and purchasing equipment for micro businesses that provide job training to recovering addicts. Our Rotary friends in India, Puerto Rico, and Thailand will be providing financial support for this year’s makeover project, along with The Rotary Foundation. We also appreciate the generous donations from the Drollinger Family Foundation and the Hannon Foundation. They have been supporters of the makeover projects from Day 1 and we cannot thank them enough. Your purchases at the book sale and participation in our other fundraising events are critical to this project happening. All of this is happening at S.P.Y. this fall, with our volunteer days being the weekend before Thanksgiving. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page (Rotary Club of Westchester) for more details as we get closer to u the project.
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A Safe, Supportive Environment for Homeless Youth Founded in 2011, Safe Place for Youth’s mission is to inspire, nurture and empower the resilient human spirit of homeless youth by providing immediate and lasting solutions, one young person at a time. The program prioritizes low barriers for entry, harm-reduction, a trauma-informed approach, and the provision of a safe, supportive environment. Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) provides an integrated continuum of care for homeless youth ages 12-25 through drop-in services, assertive street outreach, case management, health and wellness programming, and education and employment services. In 2015, nearly 1,000 unduplicated youth received life-saving support through the program’s services. Rotary Club of Westchester has been
partnering with Safe Place for Youth for several years. Club members have been providing hot meals to the clients of S.P.Y. Rotary has also assisted in the collection of hygiene products for distribution to the clients of S.P.Y. This year, the weekend before Thanksgiving, Rotary will be completing its Community Makeover on Safe Place for Youth’s new facility in Venice on Lincoln Boulevard. With the growing number of homeless youth within Los Angeles County and the increasing number of youth accessing Safe Place for Youth, the Rotary Makeover will assist with vital funds to increase programming and assistance to youth. Construction of additional offices will provide space for an increase in case management staffing to assist with housing and shelter linkages and mental
health services for counseling and crisis assistance. Reconfiguration of the Education and Employment services office space, in which the current space will be opened up and walkways moved, will increase Safe Place for Youth’s ability to provide more youth the opportunity to gain essential pre-employment and life skills, job searching and educational exploration. Linked to the expansion of the Education and Employment services, the clothing closet build-out will provide space to dedicate a section of the closet to interview and professional clothing for youth attending job interviews and employment. Safe Place for Youth is located at 2469 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291. Information, (310) 902-2283 or info@safeplaceforyouth.org. u
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have no access to water. Rotarians provide educational and technical support to those trying to establish businesses Many people ask “what is Rotary?” They in Third World countries. think of Rotarians as people who meet But perhaps Rotary’s biggest and every Wednesday for lunch, assess most important quest is the eradication themselves fines for getting a new car of polio. During its 20-year polio eradior a new job and wear that funny little cation campaign, Rotarians have raised wheel pin on their lapels. millions of dollars and traveled the globe And while all that is true, Rotary is delivering the polio vaccine to tiny villagabout so much more. es in Africa and Southeast Asia. Rotarian Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary is doctors have volunteered their own now the world’s largest service organiza- time, talent and funds to travel to India, tion with more than one million members Africa and elsewhere conducting polio in more than 160 countries across the corrective surgeries that enable children globe. Internationally, Rotarians build afflicted with polio to walk again. wells in poor countries where villagers Right here in Westchester, Rotarians
are making a difference in their community, conducting as many as 80 different community service projects every year. Thanks to the members of the Rotary Club of Westchester, hundreds of local students benefit from Teacher Mini Grants, which provide funds for teachers to conduct field trips, purchase important classroom supplies and equipment and establish innovative educational activities. Thanks to the members of the Rotary Club of Westchester, some of the areas most disadvantaged children can participate in a “shopping spree” to buy new school clothes each fall. For some, it is the only new clothes they receive all year.
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A Celebration of Surrealism Take a trip through the “Looking Glass” with gallerist Om Bleicher By Kathy Leonardo Inspiration finds its way into our ordinary thoughts on a daily basis. Santa Monica gallerist Om Bleicher believes he was subliminally inspired by the upcoming release of the new Tim Burton film “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” a riff on Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale in which adult Alice travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. The result is “Looking Glass,” a celebration of contemporary surrealism opening Saturday at bG Gallery. “I’m a big fan of the book and am looking forward to seeing the movie,” says Bleicher. “I was focusing on the concept of fantasy and surrealism as a way of exploring reflective societal and psychological principles, the way that Carroll did.” Artist Nathan Cartwright, owner of HIVE Gallery and a frequent collaborator with Bleicher, got on board to contribute the wall-hanging sculpture “Air and the Cloud Dragon.” “This piece was inspired by the element
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with very contemporary coloration and paint play.” Cummings’ painting “The Place?!” is “about the beauty and horror of desire and dream,” he says. “In the reflections, there is refraction — a gateway to somewhere, much like the Looking Glass.” Also in keeping with the theme, only by looking through a mirror can viewers discover the text painted on the frame of Gregory W. Horndeski’s contributions to the show. “I have essentially held a mirror up to the universe so that I can reflect upon how the universe works on the very smallest scales imaginable,” he says. “I think a lot about physics.” “Looking Glass,” featuring works by more than a dozen artists, opens from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at bG Gallery in Bergamot Station Arts Center G8A, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. Call (310) 906-4211 or visit bGArtGalleries.com
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Cowan, Merick and many others voiced concerns about the rising costs of college tuition. “We want a country where students can seek knowledge and wisdom and not be denied an education because of massive college debt,” said Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board member
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Sanders entered the national conversation. “As far as politicians go, I believe what he’s saying and I believe that he means it. I believe that he has a track record and he’s not just saying what he needs to say in order to get elected. He gives me a sense of optimism,” Cooper said. “He’s the only one who’s prioritizing
of air and its ability to pick up and change things in a blink, much like Alice’s transformation in her fall down the rabbit hole,” Cartwright says. Artist Ty Cummings contributes four pieces to the show. Cummings paints on wood and canvas, incorporating a variety of unusual items such as glitter spray, safety pins, puzzle pieces and other found objects. “I draw from my past, future and present and am inspired by all kinds of experiences, thoughts, memories, concepts, desires and visual information,” says Cummings of his inspiration. “For instance, it might be a rare way that a wave hits the beach or the colors and patterns of a vandalized street sign. And the concepts evolve and get taken further into different directions and mixed with narrative, but it can start with something very simple that’s interesting.” Bleicher says Cummings’ works “are a great mix of expression and surrealism
“As far as politicians go, I believe what he’s saying and I believe that he means it.” —Evan Cooper, Mar Vista resident
human rights over everything else,” said Jason Charles Ambrose, 36, of Malibu. Despite the potential for Clinton to become America’s first female president, many women in the crowd cited Sanders’ support for women’s reproductive rights and ending the gender wage gap. College students Allison Cowan and Melissa Merick, both 18, cited Sanders’ pro-choice position among the reasons he earned their support. “Our family values are very different than Republican family values,” Sanders said of his support for gay marriage and extending three months of paid family leave to new mothers. PAGE 30 THE ARGONAUT May 26, 2016
Oscar de la Torre, who helped rally the crowd before Sanders arrived. Venice community activist Sylvia Aroth also attended the rally with high hopes for Sanders. “I feel very strongly that we no longer have time for business as usual in politics, and we need to do something for the have nots instead of just for those who have money. Bernie comes the closest to any of the [presidential nominees] who gives so many of us hope that we can achieve what people really need — better health care, housing and [eliminating] income inequality,” Aroth said.
Bernie Sanders opened his speech by attacking Donald Trump as a bigot and Hillary Clinton as afraid to debate him ahead of California’s June 7 primary. Near the end of his speech, Sanders displayed the optimism that his supporters have grown accustomed to seeing since he launched his campaign for president last year. “I believe that if we win here in California and in the other five states that day, we’re going to go marching into the Democratic convention with a helluva lot of momentum and we’ll march out with
the Democratic nomination,” he said. The speech left Jack Barry, a 43-yearold restaurant worker in Santa Monica, feeling the Bern. “I’m totally inspired,” Barry said. “He’s the very first political person who is speaking to me and not above me.” Managing Editor Joe Piasecki contributed to this story.
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Thursday, May 26 Garifuna Int’l Indigenous Film Festival, various times Thursday through Tuesday. The annual Venice-based film festival that lends voice to native and indigenous peoples is hosting various screenings and events throughout the week at the Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. For schedule and ticket info, visit garifunafilmfestival.com. California Yacht Club Luncheon, noon. Bob Bitchin, founder of Latitudes And Attitudes and Cruising Outpost magazines, speaks after a buffet lunch at California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. $20. RSVP: reservations@calyachtclub.net. (310) 823-4567 Heron and Bird Watching, 4 to 6 p.m. A free excursion through the Ballona Wetlands with stops at special
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. This week: Hang 10 Tacos, Slammin Sliders, Rolln Lobster, Boba Ni Taco, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. (310) 305-9545; lotmom.com/beacheats Bobbie Burlesque Presents: “Seduction,” 9 p.m. A classic burlesque show fused with exhilarating modern cabaret and circus elements at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $15. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com
Friday, May 27 Small Business Forum, 8 to 9:30 a.m. State Assemblywoman Autumn Burke and the Governor’s
Gamex, noon Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday. The all-ages annual convention highlights tabletop games, with opportunities for attendees to learn, play, watch and buy a wide variety of board, card, miniature, role-playing, collectible and video games. Other highlights include a 700+ game library, a large shopping hall, tournaments with prizes, Gaming 101 sessions for beginners, a miniature painting area and activities for families. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. $15 to 60. strategicon.net Hound Dog Dave & the Mel-tones, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. An evening show with a side of Jeff Ross on guitar at Hinano Café, 15 Washington Blvd., Venice. No Cover. hinanocafevenice.com 20 Questions Trivia and Performances, 7 p.m. Band with locals or bring your own team for an evening of trivia, followed with performances by
KCRW favorite Dexter Story plays songs from his East African-flavored album “Wondem.” SEE SATURDAY. Jamael Dean Quartet, 8 p.m. The new, young faces of jazz light up the evening at 8 p.m., followed by DJ Jedi’s classic and contemporary soul, funk and blues. DJ Shiva takes over the upstairs bar at 10 p.m. Townhouse, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Independent artists, designers and vintage collectors gather for Artists & Fleas. SEE SATURDAY. spots to see Great Blue Herons and Black Crowned Night Herons. You might also see sandpipers, long-billed curlews, willets, and Western snowy plovers at the shoreline habitat. Meet at the Burton Chace Park Lobby, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. RSVP required: (310) 322-6951.
Office of Business and Economic Development talks about state resources available for expanding job opportunities at your small business. Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice, 2232 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. RSVP to (310) 412-6400 or visit asmdc.org/burke.
Line Dancing Workshops, 5 to 8 p.m. Dance your way to fitness each Thursday during any of three line dancing workshops — a 5 to 5:45 p.m. class for beginners, a 6 to 6:45 p.m. intermediate class, and an advanced class from 7 to 8 p.m. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. $7 suggested donation. (310) 726-4128; beaches.lacounty.gov
Rotary Club of Westchester Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday, and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. All proceeds from the Memorial Day Weekend book sale benefit community and international projects, including eradication of polio, clean water and maternal health. Ralphs parking lot, 8824 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. For more details, visit rotary-westchester. com or see their special section in this week’s Argonaut.
SMMUSD Art Show, 5 to 8 p.m. Students across the Santa MonicaMalibu Unified School District share their drawings, paintings, prints, photos, films, sculptures and ceramics. Live entertainment provided by Samohi Jazz Combo. Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $10 suggested donation. smmusd.org
Mar Vista Senior Club, 9:30 a.m. to noon. The club meets each Friday for speakers, bingo, live entertainment, parties, trips and tours for people 50 and up. Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Mar Vista. (310) 351-9876
Rye Brothers at 9:30 p.m., Keith Jacob at 10:30 p.m., DJ Son at 11:30 p.m. and Vintage Academy at 12:30 a.m. at TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Vintage Cartoon Festival, 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The annual celebration of classic cartoons returns with special guest host Jerry Beck, an animation historian. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. $8 to $10 cash or check. (310) 322-2592; oldtownmusichall.org Jon Burton, 9 p.m. Live music at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 8239826; princeowhales.com House of Vibe All-Stars with special guests, 9:30 p.m. Even if you have seen this eclectic group, their
journey through rock, jazz, hip-hop and R&B is unique each time at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. 21+. $10 plus two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com
Saturday, May 28 Freedom from Stress: Meditation Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon. Discover the relationship between stress and your mind, gain experience in practical meditations and learn how to control your thoughts and feelings. Prajnaparamita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 2809 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 452-8100; info@ meditateInwestla.org 2016 Prabhupāda Festival, 10 a.m. The two-day, 25th annual festival celebrates His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and features guest speaker Joshua M. Greene, author of “Swami in a Strange Land.” ISKCON Los Angeles Temple, 3764 Watseka Ave., Palms. prabhupadafestival.com. Artists & Fleas Designer Marketplace, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through June. More than 75 local independent artists, designers and vintage collectors bring a fashion and art bazaar to 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. artistsandfleas.com
Local alt-country flavored indie rock outfit Nocona is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend block party in Venice. SEE SUNDAY.
L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film and Script Festival, noon to 3 p.m. A burlesque performance by Cabaret Versatile, an episode of the awardwinning L.A. neo noir episodic series “Suite Lovers Crypt” and the best neo noir films from L.A. and around the world. Vidiots, 302 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. $43. (213) 434-3178; lanneff.com (Continued on page 35)
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‘Lyrics Take People with Me’ A bard of the hard road, rising star Sam Morrow reconnects with the world through his music By Bliss Bowen “Didn’t get too far with my own ideas I know love is the answer but I forgot what the question is” — from Sam Morrow’s “Hurts Like Hell”
And when you do fall remember: you can still stand” — “There is No Map”
“You really have to listen to it as a whole, or else it doesn’t have the same effect as if you listen to it in pieces,” Morrow says. “I think ‘There is No Map’ You can hear an old soul speaking is one of the best songs I’ve ever written. through Sam Morrow’s music, so it’s easy I love that song. A lot of people don’t get to forget the thoughtful Venice resident to it — it’s the last song on the record only turned 25 in January. He’s logged — but the people that do, they’re like, hard miles in that time. ‘Dude, this is the best song.’ … Raised in Houston, Morrow was initially “I’m happy with what we accomplished. schooled in music in his family’s MethodIt’s a piece of work that I’m proud of. But ist church. But by high school, he’d if anything, it got me in a headspace to ditched choirboy decorum to “escape” in really know what I want to do for the getting high while listening to rappers like next record. … I’m in a really contemplaLil’ Flip and attending EDM raves. tive phase of my music right now.” “I was trying to produce that kind of Morrow recently traded an acoustic stuff, but I was never that good at it,” he guitar for an electric model, and he’s recalls. “I couldn’t relate to it as much as I practicing on electric more often. That’s can relate to a guitar and singing.” a noteworthy shift for someone who, up Morrow started writing seriously five Venice’s Sam Morrow went from choirboy to heroin addict to rising to this point, has approached the instruyears ago, while in rehab in Palm Springs musical star ment primarily as a writing tool. Paying to shake his heroin addiction; from there closer attention to guitar parts is part of he moved to a sober living facility in a broader study of differences between Venice and he wound up staying, drawn “I love, love playing live music,” he says. roadtripping companion. The album has songs that deliver cathartic release to Venice’s “small town feel in a large Uncomfortable in social situations, been warmly received and boosted and music that makes you move. He city.” He logs a fair amount of time on music gives him a way to connect. interest in Morrow from tastemakers and, cites Billy Joe Shaver’s “Georgia on PCH, commuting between his job and his “First it was my way of connecting with crucially, bookers. He has summer shows a Fast Train” as “a badass song” Venice digs, where he lives with his God, then it was my way of picking up lined up for London, the South and the even though it’s “not about anything one-year-old pup Sturgill. girls, and now it’s my way of just East Coast. necessarily deep.” “When I was getting high, I was kind of “I’ve almost been trying to write in like escaping, and I needed a way to escape a lighter affect,” he says. “I’ve been that was healthy, y’know? I found that trying to exercise my brain that way, Onstage, Morrow tilts his head back, eyes pretty quick in playing guitar and singwhere I’m not just writing about cathartic closed — “it’s hard for me to sing with my ing,” he says. “I encourage anyone who’s things but about more everyday things. trying to get sober to find a creative eyes open,” he admits — and howls out his A really important piece of what I outlet. It doesn’t necessarily have to be love about music, is really, really good personal lyrics in a voice more expressive music or painting or anything like that; lyrical songwriting. But musically, I’m you can get creative with just how you than refined, raw with need. in more of a headspace to write more help people. There’s so many ways to be upbeat stuff.” creative. Keeping stuff bottled up in you Since the shuttered Room 5’s “Monday connecting and, y’know, learning about Yet it’s an open question whether the doesn’t seem healthy.” Monday” nights were resurrected at people and myself,” he says. “I attribute way people commonly cherry-pick Sobriety brought a hunger for “brutal Hotel Café, he’s spending more time at whatever soul I have in my music or individual tracks to create their own honesty” and fresh appreciation of artists the popular Hollywood songwriter hang. voice to singing in church, because I was playlists has shaped response to “There is He used to spend hours with fellow who “just write what they think,” like singing to something, I thought, in No Map.” There’s not a bum or filler track creatives at Venice’s Groundworks, but Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Merle Hagchurch. And there’s a connection that there, so it’s not like you must cue up a gard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, now he usually needs space after work to you feel when you’re singing music, single to hear anything worthwhile. It’s Marty Robbins and Townes Van Zandt. write and play guitar. when you’re quote unquote ‘worshipalso true that it’s a real album: a collection “I don’t think I take enough advantage “Would you applaud if I made it ping.’ I wouldn’t really consider myself a of thematically related songs sequenced of the creativity that’s around me, but sound pretty Christian anymore, but I bring that kind with old-school thought and care. That there’s something in the air around me If I sang in key could I make you of connection to something greater and kind of conscientious artistry gives that I do take advantage of,” he observes. believe …. music is my pathway to tap into that.” albums greater staying power. Does that “Maybe it’s being close to the ocean; The same old bullshit don’t make In September he released “There is No still matter to listeners who aren’t artists maybe it’s people. … I’m just chipping the grass green” Map,” his second album in less than two or diehard music aficionados? away and being patient, and just getting —“Green” years, both recorded with John Mayall/ better at what I do. As a musician, I still Walter Trout producer Eric Corne and “I didn’t learn too much back when I “Lyrics take people with me,” he notes. have a long way to go.” seasoned musicians attracted to his knew it all That they do. Onstage, Morrow tilts his soulful tunes, including guitarist Eamon Yeah, I didn’t listen up when they told me Sam Morrow plays The Echo on head back, eyes closed — “it’s hard for (1822 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park) I’d fall me to sing with my eyes open,” he admits Ryland, keyboardist Sasha Smith and on June 26. To learn more about drummer Matt Tecu. Studded with Yeah, we all fall … — and howls out his personal lyrics in a Morrow’s music and other show dates, roadhouse rockers and narcotic allusions, Keep your eyes open, feel as much as voice more expressive than refined, raw visit sammorrowmusic.com. yet also soberly introspective, it’s a good you can with need. PAGE 32 THE ARGONAUT May 26, 2016
The Litter Prince My boyfriend and I just moved in together. It’s going well, except for how he leaves empty containers and trash everywhere. I asked him to please just put these in the garbage. He did this — for a single day. These empties everywhere are driving me crazy, not because I mind picking them up but because I feel disrespected. It’s weird, because he’s otherwise sweet and attentive. — Exasperated Because your eyes go right to the empty cans and fast-food carcasses, you’re thinking his must, too. Maybe — but maybe not. Psychologists Irwin Silverman and Marion Eals contend that men and women evolved to have differing spatial abilities, corresponding with the sexual divisions of labor — men as hunters and women as gatherers (of salad and appetizers). Experiments by Silverman, Eals, and others support this theory. Men have more distance-oriented visual and navigational abilities, which
would have been useful for tracking prey across a big plain: “Yo, bros, I believe that’s dinner!” Men also excel at “mental rotation” — turning objects around in their minds —which would have helped them land a spear in a moving four-legged dinner entree before it got away. Women, on the other hand, do far better (sometimes 60% to 70% better) on tests of “object location memory” — remembering objects and their placement in a setting. This ability for noticing and recalling detail would have helped them remember wee landmarks pointing back to where to find those yummy grubs. (It’s less helpful with a boyfriend who waits to toss trash until it requires a backhoe.) The fact that your boyfriend tidied up upon request suggests he cares about your feelings. His doing that only once maybe just means it isn’t a habit. Habits (behaviors we do pretty automatically) get ingrained over time through repeated action. They are triggered by cues in our
behavior and environment. Unfortunately, for him the action of throwing back, say, the last drop of Mountain Dew has been associated not with slam-dunking it into the wastebasket but with leaving it on the coffee table for the archeologists to find. You could try to help him make the trash-trashcan association, maybe by one day tacking notes on the empties — like “Hello, Mr. Archeologist. I was enjoyed in 2016.” The reality is that he may not always remember, in which case you should remind yourself that a guy who’s otherwise “sweet” and “attentive” isn’t leaving the mess to mess with you. You and he can also figure out ways he can do his part around the house (washing the cars, bringing in the garbage bins, etc.) so you can pick up after him with a laugh instead of loathing. Someday, you two may bring new life into the world, but it shouldn’t be a mystery fungus inside a Chinese food container that got kicked under the bed.
Irreconcilable Indifferences My girlfriend of two years seems to be gradually moving me out of her life. Seeing her two or three times a week has dwindled into maybe once — and no overnights. She’ll meet me at the movies and then ditch me afterward, saying she’s got a bunch of things to do. She denies anything’s wrong, claiming she’s just “very busy.” I think there’s more to it. — Left Hanging It seems you’re right; she’s really looking forward to your dates — the way a cow looks forward to a personal tour of the slaughterhouse. People talk about what a high falling in love is, and they
aren’t wrong, because their body’s basically in the throes of a biochemical drug binge. University of Pisa psychiatrist Donatella Marazziti looked at blood samples of people who’d been madly in love for less than six months and found that they had serotonin levels comparable to people diagnosed with obsessivecompulsive disorder. Luckily, obsessively having sex is more fun than obsessively washing your hands. Falling in love also alters testosterone levels, though differently in men and women. Men’s testosterone drops, making them more cuddlywuddly, and women’s goes up, increasing their interest in sex.
Unfortunately, this increased interest is temporary. Marazziti found that T levels went back to normal between the one- and two-year mark — which is when the feeling “We’re perfect for each other!” can start to be replaced by “We’re perfect for other people.” This may be how she’s been feeling. To get an answer — beyond knee-jerk denials that anything’s wrong — email her. Ask her whether you two have a problem, and tell her to take a couple of days to think about it. Upon reflection, she should either decide to try to fix things or to break up with you — and not in a way that mimics continental drift.
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. May 26, 2016 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 33
On Stage – The week in local theater c o m p i l e d b y C h r i s t i n a ca m p o d o n i c o
Mourning Movement: “The Missing Generation” @ Highways Performance Space As part of Highway’s BEHOLD Festival 2016, Sean Dorsey Dance performs “The Missing Generation” — described as a “love letter” in movement. The performance is based on a two-year oral history project that’s dedicated to survivors of the 1980s and 90s AIDS epidemic. Two performances only: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (May 27 and 28) at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20 (310) 315-1459; highwaysperformance.org New Neighbors: “Clybourne Park” @ Westchester Playhouse Written as a companion piece to “A Raisin in the Sun,” this Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes on issues of race, housing segregation and gentrification in Chicago. Nervous white community leaders try to stop the sale of a home to a black family in 1959, and then the AfricanAmerican community battles to hold its ground when a white couple brings urban renewal to the neighborhood 50 years later. But leave the little ones at home: this play contains adult situations and language. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 18 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $20. (310) 6455156; kentwoodplayers.org Artist’s Lecture: “Harlequino: On to Freedom” @ The Actors’ Gang Directed and written by Tim Robbins, “Harlequino” is back at The Actors’ Gang. The play tells the story of a band
of rogue actors who hijack Dr. Phinnea Preamble’s slideshow lecture on Commedia dell’Arte, an improvisational Italian theatrical form. Their struggle for the Commedia questions the purpose of art, how history is written, the nature of humor and what it means to be free. Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (May 26 to 28) at the historic Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $30 to $34.99. theactorsgang.com Topsy-Turvy Shakespeare: “Othello/Desdemona” @ City Garage The third installment of City Garage’s three-part series on Shakespeare in the digital age, Charles A. Duncombe’s reinterpretation of “Othello” casts the loyal civic servant of the Venetian state as a man who experiments with self-identifying as white. Desdemona is a spoiled brat who longs for fame, Iago hovers like a “punk-rock bird of prey” and Emilia is a sassy transgender. Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday (May 27 to 29) at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Building T1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. $20 to $25, or pay what you can at the door on Sundays. (310) 453-9939; citygarage.org Ladies Night: “Not that Jewish” @ The Braid What does it mean to have a “Jewish heart”? That’s what Emmy-award winning writer and comedian Monica Piper wants to know in her one-woman show about being a single mom in Hollywood and writing for the hit TV shows “Roseanne” and “Ru-
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The Renaissance Man: “The World is My Home – The Life of Paul Robeson” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Stogie Kenyatta portrays the many sides of athlete, actor, lawyer, cultural scholar and civil rights activist Paul Robeson in this one-man show about the life of this multi-talented historical figure. One show only: 7 p.m. Sunday (May 29) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com
Brian Fisher, ArVejon Jones, Nol Simonse and Sean Dorsey bring oral history to life in “The Missing Generation” grats.” Gather your girlfriends for this show before it heads to Broadway. Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (May 28 and 29) at The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. $35. (310) 3151400; jewishwomenstheatre.org Literary Legacy: “Author! Author! – An evening with Sholom Aleichem” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Adapted from the stories and letters of Sholom Aleichem this 40th anniversary production is a magical, musical melee, celebrating the humor and wisdom of Sholom Aleichem, one of the world’s most beloved Yiddish authors. Closing soon. Last shows are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday (May 28 and 29) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica.
Stogie Kenyatta embodies multifaceted civil rights activist Paul Robeson in “The World is My Home”
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$29.50. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com Friendly Amphibians: “A Year with Frog and Toad” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s stories, this Tony-winning musical follows the cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad through four seasons of fun and friendship. Closing soon. Last shows are at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (May 28 and 29) at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 to $12. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org Three’s a Crowd: “Climax” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Back by popular demand, Lisa Phillips Visca’s dark comedy thriller entangles audiences in a complicated love triangle between Malibu restaurateur Max, his eager-to-get-pregnant wife Olivia and his mistress Jade, who also happens to work side-by-side with Olivia at the same fertility clinic. Now playing at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 26 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $29.50. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com Blue Collar Blues: “The Hairy Ape” @ Odyssey Theatre Acclaimed British writer-actor Steven Berkoff (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “A Clockwork Orange,” “Barry Lyndon”) directs Eugene O’Neill’s expressionist play about a brutish
laborer called Yank and his search for a sense of belonging in a world defined by wealth and class. Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through July 17 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $25. (310) 477-2055 ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com Moulin Rouge-y: “A Night at the Black Cat Cabaret” @ Edgemar Center for the Arts Set in 1943 Paris, soldiers, smugglers and society’s elite all try to escape the war by dancing and drinking at the Black Cat Cabaret. Extended run. Continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 7 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. $35 to $45. (310) 392-7327; edgemar.org A Not-So-Scary Snow White: “Snow White” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Based on the original fairytale, this musical fantasy follows Snow White as she journeys to find herself, her mother and her destiny with the help of seven silly companions — sans an evil stepmother, villainous poisons or shadowy forests. Now playing at 2 p.m. Saturdays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays through June 26 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $12.50 to $15. (310) 394-9779 ext. 2; santamonicaplayhouse.com
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The Corinthian Cup, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The South Coast Corinthian and Redondo Beach yacht clubs bring their boating communities together with more than a dozen colorful boats racing to the finish line in two legs: leg one starts Saturday at 1 p.m., just outside the Marina del Rey breakwater with the finish at the King Harbor breakwater, and leg two continues Sunday at 1 p.m. just outside of King Harbor with the fleets racing back to Marina del Rey and finishing inside the breakwater. For registration or more information, visit redondobeachyachtclub.org or sccyc.org. Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Upstream. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Balkan i otvŭd, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Acoustic Balkan music and electrified jazz improvisations at Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. unurban.com Hot Jazz Saturday, 8 p.m. Brad Ka’’s Regressive Jazz Quartet plays early jazz and ragtime from 8 to 10 p.m., followed with DJ Jedi spinning soul, funk, disco and more at 10 p.m. DJ Doomz takes over the upstairs bar at 10 p.m. Townhouse, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Dexter Story plays “Wondem,” 8 to 9 p.m. One of the largest independent record stores on the Westside welcomes the fusions of American funk, soul, jazz and East African sounds by Los Angelesbased recording artist Dexter Story, performing music from his celebrated album “Wondem.” Record Surplus, 12436 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. Free. (310) 979-4577; recordsurplusla.com Live Music at TRiP, 8:30 p.m. Beer and Bar Chords presents The Mokes at 8:30 p.m., The Sold & Bones at 9:30 p.m., Alyson’s Anthem at 10:30
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p.m. and The Electrets at 11:30 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Unkle Monkey Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rock and world music from local favorites at Danny’s Venice, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. Free. (310) 566-5610; dannysvenice.com Good Cop Bad Cop, 10 p.m. Live music at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com Mission IMPROVable, 10 p.m. Each Saturday brings an unpredictable evening of high-energy improv comedy with audience interaction at M.i. Westside Comedy Theater, 1323 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica. 21 and over; $12. (310) 451-0850; westsidecomedy.com
Sunday, May 29 Matinee Kids’ Show with Peanut, 11 a.m. Peanut’s sweet lyrics and joyful instrumentation create a fun and educational musical playground for kids at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $10, kids under 2 get in free. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Venice Block Party, noon to sunset. Head to the 600 block of Victoria Avenue in Venice for a BYOB pot luck block party featuring a strong lineup of local bands, including: Nocona, Sean Vercos, Calico the Band, Kat Myers and the Buzzards, Jake Texas & Friends, Patrolled by Radar, Tawny Ellis. Search Facebook for “Venice Block Party” (organized by Nocona) or see the Argonaut’s Facebook feed for info. Memorial Weekend Champagne Brunch Cruise, noon to 2 p.m. Get away for a beautiful afternoon with friends and family, and enjoy afternoon views of the Marina. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $41 to $68. hornblower.com
Miss Jessica and the Sugar Shack Attack return to Danny’s for Locals Night. SEE WEDNESDAY.
Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Chazzy Green, The Funky Sax Man. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Memorial Weekend Champagne Brunch Cruise, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Unwind with an evening of unforgettable views, deejay entertainment and dancing, four-course dinners, private tables and more. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. at Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $53 to $87. hornblower.com “Dial M for Murder,” 7:30 p.m. A 3D adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller about a suave, cold-blood husband’s complicated plot to murder his wife. Aero Theater, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $9 to $13. americancinemathequecalendar.com Live Music at TRiP, 8 p.m. Two sets by Stan Niremberg light up the evening at TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Karaoke Lisa, 9 p.m. Sing your heart out every Sunday at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. This long-running cabaret show continues to shake up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Vida featuring DJ Creepy and friends, 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. Ambient and dance music light up the evening’s soundscape at Melody Bar & Grill each Sunday. 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com
Experience Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller “Dial M for Murder” the way he intended it — in 3D. SEE SUNDAY. Comics on the Spot, 7 p.m. This weekly standup comedy event begins with an open mic before the pros take the stage at 7:45 p.m. at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com
Broadway Elementary Art Display, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artwork of Broadway students is on display at Mar Vista Branch Library, 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-3454; lapl.org/branches/ mar-vista
SCAQ Swim Workouts, 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Southern California Aquatics welcomes swimmers of all abilities for one-hour themed sessions. First-time attendees are eligible for a free week and a videotaped swim evaluation. Santa Monica Swim Center, Santa Monica College, 2225 16th St., Santa Monica. Learn more at (310) 390-SWIM or swim.net.
Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor R&B concert by Friends. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com
James Torme & Paul McDonald Big Band, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Experience live jazz with a full bar and dinner service at Typhoon Restaurant, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop, Santa Monica. $20. (310) 390-6565; typhoon.biz
Free Zumba Class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. A combo of fun and fitness led by Cammie Richardson at the Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. (310) 726-4128; beacheslacounty.gov
Latin Fever, 9 p.m. Salsa and burlesque featuring the Forbidden Roses Burlesque Troupe, Salerosas and guest artists. DJ Tito El Guayaco and MC Roman Vasquez spin salsa, bachata, merengue and more. DJ Vinyl Don plays the upstairs bar at 9 p.m. Townhouse, 52 Windward Ave.,
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Venice. $5. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
Tuesday, May 31 Gateway to Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of the city’s best food trucks gathers each Tuesday at Crowne Plaza LAX. Today’s lineup includes VCHOS, Tainamite, Rice Balls of Fire, Canvas Food Truck and Deli Doctor. 5985 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. Park and enter on 98th Street. gatewaytola.org Playa Vista Teen Coding Club, 4 p.m. A space for people age 12 to 18 to explore interests in technology, computers and coding. Each week at the Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista. (310) 437-6680; lapl.org/branches/ playa-vista Gourmet Food Truck Night, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each Tuesday night, diverse tent vendors and gourmet food trucks take over the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. Today’s lineup includes Canvas Food Truck, KimBob-Rex, Hungry Belly, Oaxaca on Wheels, (Continued on page 46)
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FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016081744 The following person is doing business as: MB Wine Consulting 3754 Mountain View Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. Registered owners: Manuel Bronson 3754 Mountain View Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Manuel Bronson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 4, 2016. Argonaut published: April 28, May 5, 12, and 19, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016086307 The following person is doing business as: Grout Work LA 3972 Minerva Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. Registered Owners: Julio Andres Pereira Osorio 3972 Minerva Ave. Los ¡ngeles, CA. 90066. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Julio Andres Pereira Osorio. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 8, 2016. Argonaut published: April 28, May 5, 12, and 19, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016091273 The following person is doing business as: The Mayes Firm 14561 Greenleaf St. Sherman Oaks, CA. 91403. Registered owners: Jeffrey Mayes 14561 Greenleaf St. Sherman Oaks, CA. 91403. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913
of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Jeffrey Mayes. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 14, 2016. Argonaut published: May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016096141 The following person is doing business as: Babylon Enterprises 5015 Kester Ave. #8 Sherman oaks, CA. 91403 and P.O. Box 88456 Los Angeles, CA. 90009. Registered owners: Eric Diaz 5015 Kester Ave. #8 Sherman Oaks, CA. 91403. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Eric Diaz. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 20, 2016. Argonaut published: May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016 . NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016096604 The following person is doing business as: Bayat Properties 3752 1/2 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90034. Registered owners: Monica Bayat 3752 1/2 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90034 and Hossein David Bayat 3752 1/2 Motor Ave. 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 n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Monica Bayat. Title: Wife. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 20, 2016. Argonaut published: May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 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 File No. 2016100799 The following person is doing business as: By The Sea-Light, Space, Design 4 Yawl Street Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Carol Doumani 4 Yawl Street Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Carol Doumani. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 25, 2016. Argonaut published: April 28, May 5, 12, and 19, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NAME sTATEMENT File No. 2016101312 The following person is doing business as: Westdale Cake And Donut Shop 2918 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90064. Registered owners: Ralph Primo 2701 Butler Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90064 and Celia Primo 2701 Butler Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90064. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Ralph Primo. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: April 25, 2016. Argonaut published: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
legal advertising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016109986 The following person is doing business as: Future Agency And Production Company 8117 Manchester Ave. 228 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. Registered owners: Brenda S. Porter 8117 Manchester Ave. #228 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 and Elziroy Porter, Jr. 8117 Manchester Ave. #228 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Elziroy Porter Jr. Title: Owner . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 4, 2016. Argonaut published: May 12, 19, 26, and June 2, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016112636 The following person is doing business as: Extraordinary Families 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90026. Registered owners: Southern California Foster Agency 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90026. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Sarah Boone. Title: Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 6, 2016. Argonaut published: May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016112650 The following person is doing business as: Haute Mess 7675 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90036. Registered owners: Leopardo 7675 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90036. This business is con-
ducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Michael Simhai. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 6, 2016. Argonaut published: May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016112657 The following person is doing business as: Tikitibu 13455 Maxella Ave. Unit 260, Suite 118 Marina de Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Cynthia Chue-Woo Yoshikawa 3604 Beenthoven St. Unit A Los Angeles, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Cynthia Chue-Woo Yoshikawa. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 6, 2016. Argonaut published: May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016120355 The following person is doing business as: Cacleanrecord. com and Cacleanrecord 7008 W. 85th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Ian Kohlenstein 7008 W. 85th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis-
trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Ian Kohlenstein. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 16, 2016. Argonaut published: May 19, 26, June 2, and 9, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
Classified advertising business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICEACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com or call Covered California at 1-800-3001506. WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division or property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. Published: The Argonaut 04/28/16, 05/05/16, 05/12/16 and 05/19/16
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Summons Case Number: FaMSS1600192 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Kimberly Daniece McDonald. Petitioner’s name is: Igara Uche Nmecha. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a RESPONSE (form FL-120) at court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE – RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y direccion de la corte son): San Bernardino County Superior Court 351 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, CA. 92415-0210. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Igara Uche Nmecha P.O. Box 881002 Los Angeles, CA. 90009, 310-902-2615. Date Jan. 08, 2016 Clerk, by Pauline Rodriguez, Deputy. STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. Removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NaME STaTEMENT File No. 2016106387 The following person is doing business as: JBM International 4139 Via Marina PH06 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Jennifer Howell 4139 Via Marina PH06 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Jennifer Howell. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: May 2, 2016. Argonaut published: May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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legal advertising Notice of Application for Police Permit Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Board of police Commissions for a permit to conduct a Bowling alley (1 pool table, 45 arcade Games, 32 Bowling Lanes). Name of applicant: aMF Bowling Centers, INC. Doing Business as: Bowlero Los angeles. Located at: 8731 Lincoln Blvd. Los angeles, Ca. 90045. any person desiring to protest the Issuance of this permit shall make a written protest before June 3, 2016 to the Los angeles police Commission 100 West First street Los angeles, Ca. 90012. Upon receipt of written protests, protesting persons will be notified of date, time and place for hearing. Board of police Commissioners. the argonaut 05/19, 05/26 Notice of Application for Police Permit Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Board of police Commissions for a permit to conduct a Bowling alley (1 pool table, 9 arcade Games, 28 Bowling Lanes). Name of applicant: aMF Bowling Centers, INC. Doing Business as: Bowlero Mar Vista. Located at: 12125 Venice Blvd. Los angeles, Ca. 90066. any person desiring to protest the Issuance of this permit shall make a written protest before June 3, 2016 to the Los angeles police Commission 100 West First street Los angeles, Ca. 90012. Upon receipt of written protests, protesting persons will be notified of date, time and place for hearing. Board of police Commissioners. the argonaut 05/19, 05/26 NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF TALLy CENTER LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBy GIVEN that the registrar-recorder/County Clerk’s office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the presIDeNtIaL prIMarY eLeCtION scheduled to be held on JUNe 7, 2016. the registrar-recorder/County Clerk’s facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on JUNe 7, 2016. persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, spanish, tagalog/Filipino, thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. pOLLING pLaCes 4150041a OaKWOOD apartMeNts 4111 VIa MarINa MarINa DeL reY 90292 4150047a VILLa DeL Mar apartMeNts 13999 MarQUesas WaY MarINa DeL reY 90292 4150048a MarINers VILLaGe 4600 VIa MarINa MarINa DeL reY 90292. 4150050a MarINers VILLaGe 4600 VIa MarINa MarINa DeL reY 90292. 4150051a MarINa CItY CLUB 4333 aDMIraLtY WaY MarINa DeL reY 90292. 4150053a MarINa CItY CLUB 4333 aDMIraLtY WaY MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9000039a MarINa DeL reY tOYOta 4636 LINCOLN BLVD MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9000561a VIa DOLCe HOMe OWNer assOC 306 BOra BOra WaY VeNICe 90292. 9001874a LLOYD taBer LIBrarY 4533 aDMIraLtY WaY MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9002392a resIDeNCe 950 OXFOrD aVe MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9002393a KILLer sHrIMp 4211 aDMIraLtY WaY MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9002394a LIGHtHOUse prOpertIes 3121 WasHINGtON BLVD MarINa DeL reY 90292. 9000040B KNIGHts OF COLUMBUs 8049 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9000216a sO CaLIFOrNIa MasONIC LODGe 7726 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9001389a resIDeNCe 416 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9001876a DeL reY HILLs eVaNGeLICaL CHr 8505 saraN Dr pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9002415a KNIGHts OF COLUMBUs 8049 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9002417a KNIGHts OF COLUMBUs 8049 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9002424a sO CaLIFOrNIa MasONIC LODGe 7726 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9003072a KNIGHts OF COLUMBUs 8049 W MaNCHester aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9004116a BrIarCLIFF apartMeNts 8701 DeLGaNY aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. 9006344a BrIarCLIFF apartMeNts 8701 DeLGaNY aVe pLaYa DeL reY 90293. DeaN C. LOGaN registrarrecorder/County Clerk, County of Los angeles 5/19/16 CNs-2882079# tHe arGONaUt NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) escrow No. t-014203-sC (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) the name and business addresses of the seller are: GeLatO LOUNGe LLC, 4724 LINCOLN BLVD, MarINa DeL reY, Ca 90292 (3) the location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: saMe (4) the names
and business address of the Buyer(s) are: pOKe-NOM retaIL LLC, 407 W. VaLLeY BLVD, UNIt 3, aLHaMBra, Ca 91803 (5) the location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FUrNItUre, FIXtUres, eQUIpMeNt, traDe NaMe, LeaseHOLD INterest & IMprOVeMeNts, COVeNaNt NOt tO COMpete, GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 4724 LINCOLN BLVD, MarINa DeL reY, Ca 90292 (6) the business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: BONaVeNtUre GeLatO LOUNGe (7) the anticipated date of the bulk sale is JUNe 7, 2016, at the office of tOWer esCrOW INC, 23024 CreNsHaW BLVD, tOrraNCe, Ca 90505, escrow No. t-014203-sC, escrow Officer: sOpHIe WaNG / CINDIe KIM (8) Claims may be filed with same as ì7î above. (9) the last date for filing claims is: JUNe 6, 2016 (10) this Bulk sale is subject to section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) as listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONe Dated: MaY 3, 2016. traNsFerees: pOKe-NOM retaIL LLC, a CaLIFOrNIa LIMIteD LIaBILItY COMpaNY La1663103 arGONaUt 5/19/16
LeaseHOLD IMprOVeMeNts and are located at: 1715 s. paCIFIC aVe, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the kind of license to be transferred is: type: ON saLe Beer aND WINe eatING pLaCe, License Number: 41-480160 now issued for the premises located at: 1715 s. paCIFIC aVe, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JUNe 13, 2016 at the office of: CapItaL trUst esCrOW, 280 s BeVerLY Dr, #300, BeVerLY HILLs, Ca 90212 the amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $100,000.00, which consists of the following: DesCrIptION, aMOUNt: CasH $5,000.00; DeMaND NOte $95,000.00. It has been agreed between the seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/ transferee, as required by sec. 24073 of the Business and professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of alcoholic Beverage Control. DateD: FeBrUarY 5, 2016 JOse MOreNO BUNGe aND CrIstIaN DONOVaN, seller/Licensee eDL saNta MONICa, LLC, a CaLIFOrNIa LIMIteD LIaBILItY COMpaNY, Buyer/transferee La1661531 arGONaUt 5/19/16
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 004894-FM Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. the names and address of the seller/ Licensee are: JOse MOreNO BUNGe aND CrIstIaN DONOVaN, 1715 s. paCIFIC aVe, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the business is known as: BarNYarD VeNICe the name and address of the Buyer/transferee are: eDL saNta MONICa, LLC, 8000 W. sUNset BLVD, ste a-201, LOs aNGeLes, Ca 90046 as listed by the seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ transferee are: NONe the assets to be sold are described in general as: FUrNItUre, FIXtUres, eQUIpMeNt, MerCHaNDIse INVeNtOrY aND
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016119709 the following person is doing business as: arroyo Monthly and pasadena Weekly 50 s. Delacey ave. #200 pasadena, Ca. 91105. registered owners: southland publishing, Inc. 50 s. Delacey ave. #200 pasadena, Ca. 91105. this business is conducted by a Corporation. the registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (a registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). registrant signature/ Name: tiyana Dennis. title: secretary. this statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los angeles on: May 13, 2016. argonaut published: May 26, June 2, 9, and 16, 2016. NOtICe-In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a New Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. the filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and professions Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016119725 the following person is doing business as: the argonaut, playa Vista Direct and Life after 50 Magazine 5301 Beethoven st. #183 Los angeles, Ca. 90066. registered owners: southland publishing, Inc. 50 s. Delacey ave. #200 pasadena, Ca. 91105. this business is conducted by a Corporation. the registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (a registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). registrant signature/ Name: tiyana Dennis. title: secretary. this statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los angeles on: May 13, 2016. argonaut published: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2016. NOtICe-In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a New Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. the filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and professions Code).
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) escrow No. L-034106-JL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. the names, social security or Federal tax Numbers, and address of the seller/ Licensee are: aHMeD, saLaHUDDIN, aHsaN, MOHaMMeD KaMrUL aND HOssaIN, aFrOZa, 1709 LINCOLN BLVD, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the business is known as: JOes LIQUOr the names, social security or Federal tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/transferee are: sIMON’s prOVIsIONs, LLC, 511 rOse aVe, VeNICe, Ca 90291 as listed by the seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/transferee are: NONe the assets to be sold are described in general as: FUrNItUre, FIXtUres & eQUIpMeNt, traDeNaMe, GOODWILL, Lease, LeaseHOLDer IMprOVeMeNt, COVeNaNt NOt tO COMpete aND aBC LICeNse and are located at: 1709 LINCOLN BLVD, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the kind of license to be transferred is: type: OFF saLe GeNeraL, License Number: 21-453051 now issued for the premises located at: 1709 LINCOLN BLVD, VeNICe, Ca 90291 the anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JUNe 15, 2016 at the office of: tOWer esCrOW, INC, 3600 WILsHIre BLVD, ste 426, LOs aNGeLes, Ca 90010 the amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory $40,000.00, is the sum of $120,000.00, which consists of the following: DesCrIptION, aMOUNt: BUYer DepOsIteD INtO esCrOW IN tHe aMOUNt OF $5,000.00; BUYer WILL DepOsIt aDDItIONaL IN tHe aMOUNt OF $115,000.00. It has been agreed between the seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/transferee, as required by sec. 24073 of the Business and professions Code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of alcoholic Beverage Control. DateD: aprIL 4, 2016 seLLers: aHMeD, saLaHUDDIN, aHsaN, MOHaMMeD KaMrUL aND HOssaIN, aFrOZa BUYers: sIMON’s prOVIsIONs, LLC, a CaLIFOrNIa LIMIteD LIaBILItY COMpaNY La1662762 arGONaUt 5/19/16
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“This great Venice four-plex is located less than one-anda-half miles from the beach,” says agent Ian Hale. “Three of the four units have washer-and-dryer hook ups. The large units boast hardwood floors, copper plumbing, and access to a newer sewer line. The property has three one-car garages in the rear. Bring your investors who are looking for a property with great potential for major increase in value. Priced to sell! Drive by only. An interior inspection will follow an accepted offer.”
“This captivating classic Spanish home with three bedrooms and two baths exudes the character, style and charm of the Jazz Age,” say agents Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia. “Located in an upward-trending neighborhood, this home offers easy beach access as it is just minutes from a new Metro-Expo station. Inside, the bright living room offers French doors to the rear yard. The master bedroom suite and its remodeled bath, formal dining room, and laundry room are highlights in the desirable layout.”
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“This beautiful one-bedroom, one-bath condo, located on a high floor of the iconic Marina City Club offers panoramic vistas from its magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enjoy an open kitchen that enjoys ample cabinetry, granite counters and a breakfast bar. Features include wood floors throughout, ample storage, and a spacious patio to relish in breathtaking panoramic city, mountain, treetop, and peek-a-boo Marina Views!”
“Located just four blocks from the beach, this property offers three bedrooms and two baths in an open floor plan that includes inviting view decks from living room and master suite,” says agent Jane St. John. “The ceiling soars in the combination living-and-dining room. The brightly remodeled kitchen has a custom backsplash, a convenient laundry area, and a garden breakfast area. Built in 1939 and remodeled in the early 2000’s, this home includes new forced air, electrical system and windows.”
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“This two-bed, one-bath Venice Beach bungalow includes a private attached garage,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “Remodeled, the home now includes white oak hardwood flooring and LED lighting. The property is fully fenced, with a front garden and a rear covered patio and carport. The bungalow is steps to Windward Circle, Venice boardwalk and just 350 yards to the beach. Close to Abbott Kinney and the Venice Canals, the area is a walker’s and bicyclist’s paradise.”
“This North Kentwood home has been extensively rebuilt and provides stunning elegance,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Glorious open space welcomes you inside. An inviting living room and wide-plank wood floors draw you to the dramatic great room. Upstairs, the master bedroom offers magnificent views of the backyard from the balcony. Three more bedrooms, a den, and a laundry room complete the upper floor. Many fine qualities make this 3,893 square-foot home an opportunity not be missed.”
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lex & Kate Eychis are a dynamic husband and wife real estate team, specializing in luxury, coastal home sales for Keller Williams Silicon Beach. As residents of Playa Vista since 2005, Alex & Kate live, work, and play in the community. Alex is the elected Playa Vista zone representative to the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa. He is dually licensed as a sales and mortgage broker. Kate is also a certified yoga instructor, who teaches yoga and meditation to both children and adults She is a master dance instructor, who has performed at Cirque du Soleil, the LA Ballet and many other major troupes.
“Our homes shelter our bodies. Our bodies shelter our mind and our souls. I help people connect to their shelter. Whether that is strengthening the body temple with yoga therapy or finding the perfect location to call home. Either way, I lead my clients to a place they feel passionate about.” — Kate
“We believe in the integration of health and wellness in real estate. We believe housing is an extension of your body and should be a safe non-toxic, sustainable habitat for you and your loved ones. We value smart finances, healthy building materials, and quality indoor environments.” — Kate
Customer satisfaction has always been a core value for this husband and wife team. Giving back to the community is equally important for this couple, as they ran a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank food pantry for several years, catering to the homeless, the frail elderly, and low-income families. Alex was born in Ukraine and
“We live, work, and play in the same community. I feel that it is important to have safe, environmentally conscientious housing and communities. That is why we believe in purchasing in Playa Vista and other highly conscious neighborhoods.” — Alex
came to the United States when he was three years-old and is fluent in Russian. Kate was born and raised in Hermosa Beach. As members of the Agent Leadership Council in their office, Alex & Kate teach classes and train new real estate agents the fundamentals of real estate. In 2015, they were ranked the #2 team in their office of over 370 agents for sales volume and were presented with medals for their achievements in New Orleans this past February. Both Alex and Kate have the National Association of Realtors Green Designation and care deeply about energy efficiency in real estate. Alex and Kate Eychis 310.930.8535 and 310.266.8488 Keller Williams Realty Marina/LA aeychis@gmail.com and myagentk8@gmail.com Alex: CalBRE: 01875191 Kate: CalBRE: 01889860
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Will a smart home investment expedite home sales? Sellers and agents have one common goal in a real estate transaction: efficiency. The faster a seller is able to locate a buyer and close a sale of their home, the better – for the seller’s convenience and the agent’s payday. Smart home technology may increase home sales efficiency. Over half of homeowners polled are willing to invest in smart home technology in order to close a sale more quickly, according to a recent survey by Harris Poll on behalf of Coldwell Banker. Of that 54% of willing homeowners: • 65% are willing to invest $1,500 into smart home technology; and • 40% are willing to invest $3,000 or more. Survey respondents suggest a home qualifies as a “smart home” when it has three or more types of intelligent home systems technology. Different types of smart technology include: • interactive smart televisions • speaker systems
• advanced security systems • automatic temperature control; and • programmable or motion-sensor lighting.
Smart home tech and home sales Although improvements like smart home technology will increase a property’s value, sellers may not experience benefits of the investment just yet. The Federal Reserve recently began the upward interest rate trajectory, meaning home sales will begin to fall in the latter half of 2016 after a year-long 10% rise in prices. Higher mortgage rates, if they come about, mean fewer buyers will be willing to pay for more expensive homes, technologically improved or not. However, homeowners with household incomes of $50,000 to $100,000 are already investing in smart home technology at increasing rates – roughly 25% having adopted some type of technology or another. The good news is real estate agents don’t need to try and sell fully automated homes to take advantage of the smart
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home movement. Different types of smart technology appeal to different types of buyers. For example, homeowners over 65 are more likely to invest in temperature control technology than younger homebuyers. Additionally, 44% of smart technology users are parents with children 18 years old or younger. Agents and brokers can use this information to find homes better suited to their clients’ demographics. A home with a feature technology, like a sophisticated security system, may be the deciding factor in a home purchase.
Faster home sales transactions The remaining question is whether investing in smart home technology really will expedite the sales process. The answer isn’t quite as simple as some sellers may expect. Affluent buyers who are able to tackle the higher mortgage rates and property value for a smart home may be inclined to jump on an advanced home, especially when an agent leads them directly to the type of technology and home they want. However,
much of the process is still dependent on buyers’ financial qualifications, preparation and personal taste. A buyer who doesn’t like a house or its location is not likely to be swayed into a purchase by smart home technology. Instead, buyers interested in the technology are able to add it themselves at relatively low cost to a home they purchase more specifically suited to their needs and tastes. Additionally, buyers still trying to save for a down payment are unlikely to match the increased value of smart homes due to other limitations. These buyers are further limited by gradually increasing interest rates. Thus, the window of opportunity for expedited smart home sales may quickly close. ThiS week’S queSTion iS anSwered by first tuesday Journal, journal.first tuesday.us P.O. Box 5707, Riverside CA 92517
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