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L.A. Already Makes Plenty of Room for Cars Re: “Road Diet Resistance,” News, June 8 The expansion of bike lanes and greenery on Venice Boulevard near Centinela Avenue is a godsend. Not only is the street redesign good for bicyclists, it’s great for pedestrians and people who live there —opening up and beautifying the environment. That’s great for the businesses. People now slow down to see what’s actually in the neighborhood: coffee shops, restaurants, a bookstore, thrift shop and other stores. And that Sunday Mar Vista Farmers Market at the heart of changes to the boulevard is a gem. People can talk and meet easier without the loud, harsh sounds and smells of speeding cars. There’s more to life than just having another traffic lane for the four-wheeled, two-ton steel chariots to occupy space in our city. Andy K. Liberman Santa Monica A Wrong Turn in Playa del Rey Re: “No Shortcuts to Safety,” News, June 1 An open letter to L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin: I’m a longtime resident of Playa del Rey and an avid bicyclist. I understand you are

behind the grand idea of putting bike lanes on Pershing Avenue, Culver and Jefferson boulevards — thereby reducing by 50% the lanes on each thoroughfare in my backyard. It’s a noble intention, I must say, but also quite a disaster. Traffic in the area is worse than ever. The only people you have aided in this project are the three to five cyclists I’ve seen along each road over the last two weeks. Commute times are out-of-control now, with traffic well past 10 a.m. and into the early evenings westbound on Culver. I invite you to drive Pershing Avenue north to eastbound Culver Boulevard weekdays between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and westbound on Culver around 5:30 pm. Let me know how your day starts and ends and how you feel. The problem is that most bikers use Ballona Creek’s bike path to the area and beach — not Jefferson or Culver. For humanitarian reasons, I hope you reconsider, tweak and reevaluate your intended noble purpose. Our city’s traffic problems are a nightmare to begin with, and in my area they’ve been compounded exponentially. Ted Lux Playa del Rey (Continued on page 8)

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NEWS

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Natural Talent Woodworker Ray Ford has been making art in Venice for 61 years ......................... 12

‘Before They Go’ documents Venice artists and studios at risk of displacement . ......... 29

Free Speech for Sale The director of ‘Nobody Speak’ on Hulk Hogan v. Gawker ............................. 14

Food & Drink Grab & Go, Go, Go The chefs behind The Mar Vista are doing double duty across the street ................... 17

Road Reconfiguration Rage Commuters threaten to recall councilman . . over traffic congestion ........................... 6

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Information, Support, Hope

Musicians say goodbye to Abbot’s Habit ......................................... 28

A local survivor of the cancer that killed Steve Jobs pays it forward to others . .......... 9

Neighbors are nervous about the underground gas storage facility in Playa del Rey ......................................... 10

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Road Reconfiguration Rage in Mar Vista Commuters threaten to recall councilman over traffic lane reductions By Gary Walker Furious over losing a lane of traffic in each direction with the recent reconfiguration of Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista, a group of Westside commuters is organizing to pressure L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin into reversing the changes — threatening to launch a recall campaign if necessary. Part of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s pedestrian-friendly Great Streets program, lane reductions between Inglewood Boulevard to Beethoven Street made room for a protected bike lanes between the sidewalk and parked cars, but also triggered public backlash over slower traffic. Simultaneous safety-oriented lane reductions on Culver and Jefferson boulevards, Vista Del Mar and Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey have divided locals but almost universally enraged South Bay commuters. Bonin has described trafficflow changes in both communities as pilot programs subject to further review. On June 13 more than 100 residents of Mar Vista, Playa del Rey and Westchester lambasted the changes during a boisterous Mar Vista Community Council meeting, many of them peppering Bonin mobility deputy Jesse Holzer and Great Streets senior project manager Carter Rubin with a mix of questions and insults. “Will a recall petition affect the pilot project? How quickly can we get rid of this dumb idea?” asked Edwin Ortega. Morgan Pietz, a civil litigator who lives in Ladera Heights and works in Century City, said he’s creating a political action committee to fundraise for a campaign not only to restore traffic lanes on Venice Boulevard, but also to oppose any future lane reductions elsewhere. “The goal of the group is to get Councilman Mike Bonin to reverse these changes, to restore the [vehicle] lanes and to oppose all road diets going forward by any means necessary. And that includes the option of a recall,” Pietz said of his forthcoming Save Our Streets PAC. Others pressed Holzer and Rubin on the duration of the pilot program — “The pilot has crashed,” someone in the audience shouted — and raised questions about impact studies and Bonin’s criteria for justifying the changes. Many complained about being caught unaware, prompting Holzer to point out the council office’s yearlong public survey and information campaign. Some in attendance spoke in favor of the changes, however. Ana Martin, a Mar Vista resident and owner of the LA Brakeless bicycle shop on Venice Boulevard, was shouted down

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The Hard Truth About L.A. Drivers Re: “No Shortcuts to Safety,” News, June 1 Fast and affordable cars, self-important and aggressive drivers, virtually no traffic cops — this has long been a recipe for disaster, no matter how the streets are laid out. But in the case of the Playa del Rey safety project, the re-striping has exacerbated the problem. Drivers now race to get ahead through the two-lanes-to-one merge areas. Others roar down the center lane and bike paths until they have to aggressively

push their way into bumper-tobumper traffic. Road rage and cell phone distractions appear to be on the rise due to the congestion, and when the streets aren’t congested the speeding continues. I’ve heard the evaluation period for the Playa del Rey road reconfiguration could be as much as 180 days. Advocates say give it time and reference Silver Lake as an example of a road diet working to calm traffic, but this is going to be brutal if something isn’t done about the lawbreakers. Jim Moorhead Westchester Call It What It Is: A Disaster Re: “No Shortcuts to Safety,” News, June 1 What logic would assume that reducing the number of traffic lanes on Culver, Mar Vista and Pershing Drive would improve traffic? Under the guise of safety, traffic is now totally congested and taking even longer to drive. They’ve made traffic even worse than it was before. Where is the logic in reducing capacity to handle the same amount of traffic? Didn’t they have the sense to foresee what a disaster this was going to turn into? Al Fessel Playa del Rey Don’t Feel Sorry for Kathy Griffin I am so sorry to hear about the “bullying” that Ms. Griffin has

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FROM THE WEB Re: “Road Diet Resistance,” News, June 8 Bonin and Garcetti only distributed their survey to a small percentage of those who use Venice Boulevard on a daily basis, and its questions promoted the good elements of the program without asking whether lane reductions and increased traffic congestion would be an acceptable tradeoff. This allowed them to hear what they wanted to hear, ignoring that the community does not want already bad traffic to get worse. Ken Marek

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By Andrew Dubbins After her 2005 neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, classical pianist Giovanna Imbesi underwent two difficult surgeries to remove the tumors in her intestines and liver. Worse even than the pain for Imbesi was the fear. “Doctors can give you pain meds,” she recalls, “but what’s really going on is you’re wondering if you’re going to die. It’s such an intense fear.” Neuroendocrine cancer patients usually don’t receive traditional chemotherapy, so they often don’t look like typical cancer patients. Acquaintances would tell Imbesi, “I thought you were done with that,” or “I thought that was 2005.” It created a feeling of isolation for Imbesi, compounding the fear. But during her two-year recovery from those surgeries, spent at her Venice home near Café Gratitude, Imbesi found an escape: “I couldn’t walk around, and I couldn’t do much, but I could sit at the piano.”

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“Doctors can give you pain meds, but what’s really going on is you’re wondering if you’re going to die.” “We’re walking around knowing we have tumors,” says Imbesi. “It’s a very different head space to be in.” The most well-known neuroendocrine cancer patient was Apple founder Steve Jobs, who was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in 2003 and died eight years later of respiratory arrest related to it. His very public battle with neuroendocrine cancer helped spread awareness of the disease, but Imbesi argues that more is needed, not only among patients but also health professionals. “Awareness can save a life,” she says. “It allows patients and doctors to spot it early.” During her recovery, Imbesi says that one of her best decisions was to join a Glendalebased patient support group. The group went defunct after the woman leading it passed away; so in 2012, Imbesi launched a

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By Gary Walker Invoking the memory of the disastrous October 2015 leak at the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in Porter Ranch, a national corporate accountability group is joining local efforts to push for additional safety precautions at the Southern California Gas Company’s underground gas storage facility in Playa del Rey. Food & Water Watch, a spinoff organization from the consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen and the first organization to call for a national ban on fracking, is calling for tighter safety controls at the Playa del Rey facility and aims to eventually shut the facility down. The 3,600-acre natural gas storage field between Culver Boulevard and the luxury homes that dot the Playa del Rey bluffs contains 54 active wells and supplies energy to 12,000 households per year, according to SoCal Gas. At a June 17 town hall in Westchester, Food & Water Watch sought to put a human face to the Aliso Canyon debacle by inviting several Porter Ranch residents to address the 150 locals in attendance. “I had aching muscles, diarrhea, nausea and migraine headaches,” said Lori Aivazian, a former Venice resident who lived in Porter Ranch during the gas leak. “I felt like a prisoner in my own home.” While Playa del Rey has experienced nothing like Aliso Canyon, back in January 2013 the ignition of gas being injected into the storage field produced flames that shot almost 100-feet in the air, alarming locals and causing SoCal Gas to momentarily shut down operations. “Just because it’s smaller [than Aliso Canyon] doesn’t mean it’s without risks,” Food & Water Watch senior organizer Alexandra Nagy said. Last year there were three “minor, non-hazardous” above-ground leaks at the Playa del Rey storage facility,

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configured the vast majority of wells so that natural gas only flows through newly installed steel inner-tubes. Since the Aliso Canyon leak, state regulators have imposed emergency safety regulations that include daily inspections of gas storage well heads, measurement of gas pressure within wells, verifying the integrity of all gas storage wells, regular testing of all wells’ safety values and a risk-management plan at all facilities that evaluates and prepares for risks, including corrosion of pipes and equipment. “Our field engineers make regular visits for routine inspections and have been out there [at the Playa del Rey facility] quite a bit recently to discuss the state’s new emergency regulations,” said Don Drysdale, a spokesman for the California Department of Conservation’s Division of Gas, Oil and Geothermal Resources. In a statement, SoCal Gas officials said the company has worked with state agencies, industry experts and the Porter Ranch community to introduce safety enhancements, comprehensive inspections and advanced monitoring technologies at Aliso Canyon.

“Porter Ranch was a disaster for the residents of that community and we can’t let something like that happen here.” — Playa del Rey bluffs resident Agnes Huff according to the California Public Utilities Commission. SoCal Gas representatives say the company has installed a remote pressure monitoring system for all wells at the Playa del Rey facility, is conducting daily patrols to inspect for leaks and has

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Story by Kathy Leonardo Photos by Ted Soqui Growing up on a dusty sharecropper farm in northwest Texas during the Great Depression, Ray Ford didn’t have many toys. When he turned 5, Ford’s grandfather gave him a pocketknife so he could carve his own from scraps of wood. Like so many others who had fled the ravages of the Dust Bowl before him, Ford headed west to California at age 20, where he worked for Douglas Aircraft, danced to big band music in the old Aragon Ballroom on Lick Pier, and walked in the shadow of the oil rigs that still ruled Venice Beach. After Ford returned from military service in Korea, he and his wife bought a house six blocks east of the Venice Canals for $12,670 in 1956, during President Eisenhower’s first term. In 1973, Ford lost his job to a disruptive new technology — computers — and became an artist full-time, carving and turning and burning wood in the same one-car garage where he continues to work at age 89. On Saturday, Ford will display and sell his unique wood sculptures at the L.A. Marler Gallery in Santa Monica. Each PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT June 22, 2017

piece is one-of-a-kind, made by hand in Venice. Ford’s workshop (“Ray’s Playhouse,” according to a sign above the door) is tight quarters — jam-packed with wood, lacquer, saws, buffers, customized workstations and dozens of hand tools, many of which he fashioned himself.

sandpapers to refine the shape and smooth the surface. Next he applied layer after layer of lacquer, with sanding and buffing between coats until each piece gleamed. To fill as many gallery orders as possible, he sped up the process by inventing a rotisserie to rotate the birds to prevent drips while the lacquer dried.

“When you needed something, you made it. You did not think about buying a tool, you just made it.” “I was raised like that,” says Ford. “When you needed something, you made it. You did not think about buying a tool, you just made it.” Ford has sculpted many different objects from wood and even hand-made leather wallets for a brief stint, but in the 1970s and ’80s he fed his family by sculpting countless wooden birds, mostly stylized replicas of California quail and hummingbirds. For each bird, he’d lay out a pattern on wood and cut out a rough shape with a band-saw, then use a grinder and various

These days Ford’s focused on decorative wooden vases and bowls, often with leaf patterns, spending his time at the lathe or experimenting with burning and bleaching to create varied effects. “‘Whatever works’ is my motto,” he says. Although Ford has painted landscapes and toyed with whittling faces onto golf balls, in the end it’s always back to the woodpile. “I like leather and wood,” he says. “Natural things.”

Argonaut: You started carving when you were 5? Ray Ford: I grew up on a farm in Farwell, Texas, during the Depression and the Dustbowl years. I remember those dark clouds just rolling in. Different from a sandstorm. If you covered your mouth with a wet cloth, it wouldn’t take long for it to be covered with mud. … We were up early and had to do lots of chores. I was driving a tractor at age 11. Well, we were pretty poor. I remember one Christmas my brother and I got one coloring book each and a 25-cent baseball we had to share, and it wasn’t very good. We did not have toys to play with, so I started making my own: slingshots, bows-and-arrows, and stilts to walk on. Why did you choose California? I came to California on Aug. 6, 1948. It was the first time I saw the ocean. The phrase “Go West Young Man” was in my head. … I came for adventure. I had heard so much about Hollywood and the beaches at Venice and Santa Monica. My cousin Sam and I came to Santa

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and cardinals, but my biggest sellers were the quail and the humming birds. I must have made 3,000 humming birds. I supported my family with those birds.

Why did you stop working for Douglas? They laid me off. The computer took our jobs at Douglas in 1973. They took all our records and dumped the whole thing we’d been working on for 20 years. Felt a little like we’d wasted all that time. … That was when I decided I had to find another job or follow my dream of being a full-time artist. I did various odd jobs, all having to do with wood carving … then I decided to carve stylized birds and they started selling. The stores and galleries kept asking for more birds, but they insisted that I keep them looking alike. I would change the wood so it felt like I was doing something different. I made roadrunners

Do you still make birds? No, now I do wood turnings. I make bowls, plates, vases, wine glasses … but they are not functional, they are sculptures. I design each piece to be unique. My bowls are made to look at — you should treat them the same way you would treat a grand piano. Do you name your works? No, but my wife named several of them. She had her favorites and claimed them for herself. I could not sell them. Now that she is gone, I suppose I can. … When I’m feeling good, I work a few hours every day, mostly for enjoyment. It takes my mind off losing Janet.

Where did you meet your wife? We met at the Santa Monica Ballroom on the Santa Monica Pier. Spade Cooley was playing. They were a big band with a country flair. I used to go out stag to meet girls, both there and at the Aragon Ballroom on the Lick Pier. I saw a nice girl sitting on a bench and approached her, but before I asked her to dance, I saw the beautiful girl sitting next to her and asked her instead. The first girl I approached was Janet’s cousin, and she never let me live it down. What was Venice like back then? It was really run down when we bought here, which is why it was reasonably priced. Everyone, including my motherin-law, told me “Don’t buy in Venice.” I heard rumors there might be a marina coming in nearby, so that made me feel better about buying down here. Maybe it would increase in value.

We used to go down Lincoln Boulevard south of Washington and buy our milk at a dairy. There was an open area with cows down there. The cows would graze up against the railroad. You can still see the old tracks crossing Lincoln by the 90 Freeway. One thing that stood out to me was you could look up and see the snowcapped mountains [to the northeast]. Now there are so many trees and tall buildings you don’t get to see anything. What do you think you’ll do to celebrate your 90th birthday in August? The same thing I’ve always done: Create more art. Ray Ford displays and sells his work from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at L.A. Marler Gallery, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Visit hrayford.com to contact the artist.

Ray Ford practices burning a new leaf pattern onto wood (opposite page) and uses a homemade tool to shape raw wood in his turning lathe (above) inside his Venice workshop. Each piece he creates is unique, his patterns derived from using a variety of hand tools and techniques. June 22, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 13

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Free Speech for Sale The director of ‘Nobody Speak’ sees Hulk Hogan v. Gawker as a case of Big Money silencing public debate By Bliss Bowen When a Florida jury awarded Terry Gene Bollea $140 million in damages against Gawker Media in March 2016, story headlines trumpeted the outsized award and the sleaziness of the case. Bollea, internationally known as cartoonish wrestler Hulk Hogan, had sued Gawker for publishing a clip from a sex tape of him with the wife of his then best friend (and provider of the tape). An infamy-inviting website that broke sensational stories about Bill Cosby, former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, Gawker was an unsympathetic defendant. When publisher Nick Denton declared bankruptcy and sold the company to Univision, the attitude of many onlookers was “good riddance.” But as reporters and legal experts explain in filmmaker and Luminant Media owner Brian Knappenberger’s ironically titled new documentary, “Nobody Speak,” the First Amendment ramifications of Bollea v. Gawker are profound. Subtitled “Trials of the Free Press,” the film examines the suit as part of an unsettling trend. Knappenberger, until recently a Venice resident, previously explored free speech issues in “We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists” and “The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz.” “Nobody Speak” zeroes in on Big Money’s role in the free speech debate, identifying patterns in Thiel’s secret funding of Bollea’s lawsuit and billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s secret purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal (and LVR-J reporters’ heroic unmasking of their mysterious new employer — a story deserving its own movie). All that occurs as presidential candidate Donald Trump furiously attacks the news media as “dishonest” and, later, targets them as “the enemy of the people.” The Argonaut: Community vs. individual rights; freedom of the press vs. privacy; old media vs. new media — it’s almost as surreal as Hulk Hogan being held up as a privacy champion. Brian Knappenberger: That’s actually one of the reasons why I was so interested in it. The case between Hulk Hogan and Gawker just by itself was so interesting. It sounded so salacious and tabloid-y in the beginning, but it was pretty clear right from the early days that there were big-picture privacy vs. First Amendment issues at stake. I had a fair amount of sympathy for Hogan’s case at that point. But what happened after that was so staggering. … The revelation that Peter Thiel was funding Hogan’s case made this story about something very PAGE 14 THE ARGONAUT June 22, 2017

Is that how the Gawker judgment’s changed the landscape — making clear there’s no time to waste? Because press outlets have always risked getting sued. Yeah. If you think about the way money has been involved with newspapers and press in the past, it’s certainly been around for a while. What’s weird, and what I think is new and disturbing here, is the secretive aspects of the way that Sheldon Adelson bought the Las Vegas Review-Journal. … Peter Thiel [financed Hogan’s lawsuit] in secret, and he had what was essentially an unlimited amount of money in order to silence a news organization that had offended him for reasons that weren’t immediately clear. He also said that Gawker and Valleywag were bad for the Valley because they ran stories that were critical of Silicon Valley. Well, that’s probably more what this was about.

In footage from “Nobody Speak,” Hulk Hogan (above) ignores the press during his defamation suit against Gawker, and Donald Trump berates the press in his successful quest for the presidency different: about this ability to, in secret, leverage money to silence voices that were inconvenient. What do you hope ‘Nobody Speak’ will accomplish? It’s time for a reinvigoration of the role of the press. Nothing like a common

Journalism should not just speak truth to power, but rattle the foundations of power. There isn’t democracy without that check on power, and a well-informed public. A lot of journalism has been decimated because it’s lost a lot of the traditional sources of revenue. That’s particularly true of local newspapers and

“I think it’s time for the press to define who they are. … This is a period of reckoning.” — Brian Knappenberger enemy to make you remember why you were there in the first place. The press isn’t the enemy of the people; the press is the people. There’s never been a better time for strong, adversarial, muckraking journalism.

independent journalism — the kind of journalism we really, really need. The old system is dead and the new one hasn’t been born yet, but this is a moment when, ready or not, it’s time to step up.

You’ve said journalists need to call out the lies and “kleptocratic greed” of the Trump administration — and they are getting called out, daily. What about scandal fatigue, and other stories that get crowded out? We do have to hound him, every single day call out the lies and look for the abuses of power that we’re seeing, and keep after that. But I also think, especially as storytellers, we have to forget about Trump a little bit sometimes and try to find and tell stories that are about what we want the future to be. We are so caught up in this day-to-day cycle that it’s easy to forget that we have actual problems in the world, and those problems need smart people to come up with really good solutions. There’s some building to do. If journalists need to tell stories defining a way forward, what way forward are you trying to identify with “Nobody Speak”? I think it’s time for the press to define who they are. … This is a period of reckoning. What is the role of a strong, adversarial press going to be? What is the role of the Fourth Estate? Reporting is the only job specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Journalism is critical and was always thought of as a check on power. The First Amendment is critical. It really goes to the heart of the American experiment. “Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press” begins streaming on Netflix and opens at the Monica Film Center (1332 2nd St., Santa Monica) on Friday, June 23. Call (310) 478-3836 or visit laemmle. com for theater showtimes.

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By Christina Campodonico The signs in Playa Vista’s Campus Central Park may say “Sorry, No Dogs Allowed,” but right next door a pet paradise awaits. The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace — a companion animal adoption, education and play center like nothing else in the world — opens Saturday afternoon with a family-friendly festival celebrating the human-animal bond. Inside the two-story, 30,000-square-foot PetSpace, pups in need of forever homes can play with prospective pet parents on lawns of synthetic grass or lounge in a roomy adoption suite equipped with a television set, cot, toys, recreational equipment and self-flushing toilet. Cats can prowl and jump around “The Scratching Post” — a jungle gym for felines — and bunnies can snooze at “The Hutch,” a play pen for small mammals. Through a partnership with the L.A. County shelters, the PetSpace can house up to 40 adoptable dogs, 40 adoptable cats and a bevy of other adoptable small mammals at any given time. On Saturday, the PetSpace will be abuzz with food trucks, face painting, balloonmakers, deejays and live animal shows to celebrate the launch of Annenberg Foundation CEO, philanthropist and noted animal lover Wallis Annenberg’s long-

awaited dream project. “Wallis has been a really strong believer and supporter in that human-animal bond,” says Annenberg PetSpace General Manager Carol Laumen. “She had this vision about 10 or 11 years ago to open up a community space … that was joyful and helped offer some programming and helped educate people about the benefits of having that human-animal bond.” “In my life, animals have been a profound gift — not just dear companions, but teachers and healers, showing how to live and love fully and in the moment. That’s why the opening of Annenberg PetSpace is so thrilling for me,” said Annenberg in a statement. “It will be a world-class space in which to study the joys and mysteries of life in all its forms. It will be an innovative and interactive place for families to engage with animals and for animal lovers of all kinds. And it will be a chance for me to pass on the kind of awe and affection and insight animals have provided me for all my years.” The PetSpace, Laumen explains, has a multifaceted mission to model pet adoption best practices, support and implement the study of the human-animal bond through its Leadership Institute, offer space for the community to learn about their pets through public programming, and pull the curtain back on

adopting, training and caring for animals through free tours of its health center. “What makes Wallis Annenberg PetSpace so special is that we are going to be open and transparent,” says Laumen, showing me the health center’s physical therapy and fitness room, veterinary clinic and grooming room. “The behind the scenes tour is to make it open and accessible for everybody, take out the mystery of how adoptable animals are treated, how they are assessed and how our health care team actually looks at them.” For instance, say you’re a kid on a fieldtrip and want to know what’s happening behind a frosted piece of glass in front of the fitness or grooming room. “At the flick of a switch, the glass will become clear. You can touch this,” says Laumen pointing to an intercom, “and you can say, ‘Hey, I see you’re helping that particular dog. Can you explain to me what you’re doing?’ The person will actually talk to the public here.” iPads and large touch screens throughout the PetSpace also add additional layers of interactivity, notes Laumen. A PetVision Wall in the lobby can help you plan your visit and learn more about the facility. TVs in Wag Hall feature extraordinary stories about pets and their humans, and each pet adoption suite is paired with a giant touch screen, where prospective pet

parents can peruse a cat or dog’s personality profile, schedule a meeting with a pet adoption consultant and arrange to meet with an animal one-on-one in one of the PetSpace’s play areas. “We tried to make sure that the experience and the space is fun, educational, and very open and transformational,” says Laumen. “To our knowledge, we don’t believe there’s any place like this.” The PetSpace also includes a PetPorch play area for educational presentations, demonstrations and human-animal recreation (There’s toys and a slide!), a café, a gift shop and life-size hamster wheel on the second floor that you can power with your legs and take for a whirl. For Saturday’s event, visitors are advised to leave their furry friends at home for the safety of people and pets at the center, but a giant, motion-sensing dog statue will greet every visitor at the door. “His head wags. His eyelids go up and down. His ears flip flop, his tail wags and tongue wags. … He makes seven different sounds,” says Laumen enthusiastically. He doesn’t have a name yet, but he sure is a friendly face. The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace holds its grand opening celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 12005 Bluff Creek Dive., Playa Vista. Free. Visit annenbergpetspace.org for info. June 22, 2017 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 15

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Inside a Magic Kingdom “Echoes of Bhutan” opens the exotic — and progressive — world of the eastern Himalayas “Echoes of Bhutan” includes colorful images of prayer flags. Prayer is not a ritualistic activity a la Sunday morning mass, but prayer flags are a common sight. “The concept of the prayer flags is spectacularly beautiful,” Shaffer says. “They are at every transition. It can be a transition going from one side to another side of a bridge. It can be at a transition of a path, or when you reach the highest point of the road and then go back down into a valley — at that pass will be an incredible display of prayer flags. The colorful ones are also called wind horses, because what they do is they flutter in the wind. The action of that wind takes the words, Buddhist words written on the prayer flags, and spreads them to all sentient beings. “Their faith in Buddhism is not like anything I’ve ever seen here in the United States. It’s like a hair that grows. It’s just part of their DNA. It’s not thought about; they just live it.” According to Thurman, the Buddhist beliefs that shape Bhutan’s unique culture are also responsible for its best-known innovation: Gross National Happiness — a phrase attributed to the 4th King, and a concept outlined in the country’s 2008 constitution. “Gross National Happiness is measured in terms of emotional feelings and the kinds of things that we think of as happiness,” Shaffer says. “But they also regard happiness in practical terms: education, electricity, housing, employment — the things that content people. It goes beyond just everybody walking around with a smile.”

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Chef D. agrees: “You plan to do 200 covers a night, in your wildest dreams. We’re really doing that! You walk back in the kitchen in the morning and you’re wiped out. There’s no product.” “We have 60 employees,” Chef D. continues, his mouth dropping open. “That’s 60 stories every day. Sixty-seven employees with Grab & Go.” “We have an HR department now,” they both gasp. “That’s a lot of lives to manage,” he says. “You’ve got to find some humor in it,” says Davie. “We look at each other and say, ‘Call HR.’” This back-and-forth exchange between Chef D. and Davie is natural, warm and constant. They agree on most things and take tremendous pride in their two projects. And they keep each other chuckling. Like, when Chef. D. declares Grab & Go got their phone number in early June, after one-and-a-half weeks in business. “We got out first phone call today!” he says, enthusiastically. “Yeah, it was from you!” Davie replies.

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Frico tacos are made by frying cheese, egg and a tortilla into a canvas for fresh meats and veggies Chef D. and Davie plan to get more creative with Grab & Go, and they’re definitely taking advantage of the nearby Sunday Mar Vista Farmers Market. Instead of bananas, Davie chooses to sell white nectarines for $1. On Sundays, they serve fresh strawberry lemonade, with berries from Tamai Farms. Soon, they’ll offer family-style dinner pickup. What Chef. D thinks makes Grab & Go truly unique is their tacos, frico-style. He explains: “The cheese goes into the pan first and becomes like a crispy cheese crisp. Then an egg is cracked on top. The egg is

covered up with a corn tortilla and the whole concoction is inverted with a flip in the pan. The frico melds into one delicious unit and is filled with a choice of protein [carnitas, brisket, shrimp] and garnished with house-made sauces and a chayote and cherry tomato salad.” In fact, any of their tacos, Chef D. boasts, are the best around. And if there is any doubt, this is quickly confirmed by a customer sitting nearby, who, after overhearing his comments, waves him over to say she just ate the best taco she’s ever had.

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4170 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292

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“Walk directly into 180 degrees of sweeping unobstructed ocean, marina, city, and mountain views,” say agents Jesse Weinberg and Blake Taylor. “See landmarks such as the Marina del Rey yacht harbor, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu Point Dume, and the Hollywood Sign. This is truly a one of a kind double unit with one of largest floor plans in the building, and was the former residence of an LA Dodgers baseball star. There is maximum privacy for all of the rooms. Enjoy an open floor plan with wood floors and nearly nine-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows. Entertaining is effortless with an over-sized kitchen featuring a central island, granite counters, Sub-Zero, and Miele S.S. appliances. Your comfort is made convenient with custom cabinets, laundry room, a wet bar, and a nearly 400 sq ft wrap-around balcony. Other upgrades include custom walk in closets with Murano glass lights, low voltage halogen lights, automated programmable two-zone HVAC control systems, and custom programmable shades throughout.”

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Immaculate Playa Vista Home

“Gorgeous & contemporary 3-story detached ASHER home with private elevator located in the heart of Playa Vista near The Resort, parks & Runway retail center. Plan 3 ASHER is the largest available floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms & approx 2,757 square feet of luxurious living space. Fully landscaped outdoor space with built-in BBQ & privacy hedges are perfect for enjoying the hot summer days. First floor has a spacious in-law suite. 2nd floor is wide open w/ your living room, family room, powder room, built-in wine cooler, walk-in pantry & entertainers’ kitchen equipped with top of the line Thermador appliances & a sushi counter. 3rd floor will have 3 spacious bedrooms including the master, 2 full baths & laundry room. Warm & inviting wide plank French oak hardwood floors cover most of the living space. ASHER homes are LEED platinum certified w/ solar panels, tankless water heater, wiring for EV charging & all the latest in energy efficiency. This Silicon Beach home has it all! Visit www.12813Seaglass.com for more info” Offered at $2,435,000

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“This exquisitely remodeled four-bed, four-bath, home blends urban style and fine living with traditional comfort,” says agent Dan Christian. “The chef’s kitchen boasts highend appliances and custom cabinets. The spacious bedrooms include a master retreat with a sitting room and an expansive dual-headed shower. The fenced-in backyard has mature landscaping as well as patio areas. There is an oversized twocar garage as well as driveway and street parking. This home offers California living at its best.” Offered at $2,275,000 Dan Christian, RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-251-6918

Views, Views, and Views

“This is an amazing opportunity to live right on the sand in the Playa del Rey,” says agent Debra Berman. “Sweeping views of the ocean and main channel are provided by the luxurious living room and master suite. The master suite offers a fireplace and a spacious master bath with marble counters. Tile and carpet flooring are throughout the home. A separate laundry room is inside the unit, along with a tank-less water heater. The unit comes with three side-byside spaces along with four guest spaces.”

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“This airy North Kentwood five-bed, four-bath home delivers an exceptionally spacious floor plan,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Upon entry, a bright living room is the perfect setting to greet guests. Past the traditional dining room, the kitchen is the heart of the home, boasting ample counter space and clever storage. Take in coastal breezes in the private and spacious backyard or rejuvenate in the comfort of the upstairs master suite. This home is a Westchester opportunity.” Offered at $1,750,000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020

“Relish in incredible Marina Harbor and Channel views from this lovely three-bed, two-bath home, ideally located in the coveted Center Tower South of Marina City Club,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enter into a spacious great room that leads to a patio directly overlooking the marina. Adjacent is an open kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinetry. Both bathrooms have been nicely updated. Features include recessed lighting throughout, wood and tile floors, and to floor-to-ceiling windows.” Offered at $799,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

“Calling all fixers, builders, investors, and flippers, this is a fantastic opportunity located in a desirable North Kentwood location on an extra large and wide lot,” say agents Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia. “This property offers the top two criteria for development with its big lot and great location minutes from LMU, Playa Vista, The Runway and Silicon Beach. There are endless possibilities provided here to create a dream home!” Offered at $999,000 Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia, Coldwell Banker 424-702-3010

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after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 149932 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Sixlumens Limited 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners Anne-Marie Fabishak 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293: This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant ANNE- MARIE FABISHAK Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 9, 2017 Argonaut published: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 149944 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Castle Rock Associates 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners Anne-Marie Fabishak 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293: This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant ANNE- MARIE FABISHAK Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 9, 2017 Argonaut published: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 149948 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Foxbit Global International 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners Anne-Marie Fabishak 8172 Manitoba St #5 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A

registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant ANNE- MARIE FABISHAK Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 9, 2017 Argonaut published: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 152084 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Silicon Beach Homes 13900 Marquesas Way suite 6003 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 Silicon Beach Homes 13900 Marquesas Way 6003 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Silicon Beach Homes Title CEO This statement was filed with the county on June 13, 20017 Argonaut published: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 152086 The following persons is (are) doing business as: Allsthat Stuff Productions 3700 Pacific Ave. #9 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 This business is conducted by a limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Allsthat Stuff Productions LLC This statement was filed with the county on June 13, 2017. Argonaut published: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2017. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code.

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Friday, June 23 Unkle Monkey, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Local favorites perform rock and reggae along with their own original music. Hinano Café, 15 Washington Blvd., Venice. No cover. (310) 822-3902; hinanocafevenice.com Farewell Habit Songwriter Night, 7 to 11 p.m. An all-star roster of Venice musicians — among them Matt Ellis, Paul Chesne, Blue Eyed Son, Amilia K

Spicer, Kim Michalowksi, Tom Freund, Steve McCormick, Scotty Passaglia, Holly Long, Mikel Farber, Kira Lutes, Crash and Paul Gronner’s Spaceblanket — gather at Abbot’s Habit to bid the beloved Abbot Kinney restaurant adieu. Abbot’s Habit, 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice. (310) 399-1171; abbotshabitvenice.com Friday Night Toastmasters Open House, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of public speaking in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with food and beverages at this weekly open house. Oaklands Apartments Conference Room, 4111 Via Marina, Marina del Rey. (563) 508-0260; facebook.com/toastedfridays The Mastersons and Friends, 8 p.m. Husband-and-wife duo Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, perpetually in motion and finding their greatest inspiration on the road, perform music from their new CD “Transient Lullaby” at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $16. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Movie in the Park: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” 8 to 10 p.m. This space epic is the first installment of the Star Wars Anthology series, set immediately before the events of the original “Star Wars.” Hit up a food truck and settle in for an adventure under the stars. Central Park Bandshell, 12405 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista. Free. playavista.com

The High Life on a Low Budget Tips and tricks for Westside extravagance on the cheap The entertainment business can be feast or famine, so comedy writer Marilyn Anderson has learned a thing or two about saving a buck. In her new book “How to Live Like a Millionaire When You’re a Million Short,” she reveals a plethora of tips and tricks to live the Westside lifestyle on a tight budget. Told through comical personal anecdotes, the book offers advice on affording everything from nightlife and traveling to designer clothing. It’s part consumer guide, part memoir. Anderson, whose writing resume includes “Murphy Brown” and “FAME,” lived in Marina del Rey for 23 years before redevelopment and rising rents forced her to move a few miles east. She says the rent on her old apartment in Mariner’s Bay, now called The Wayfarer, has gone up by more than $1,700 a month. “Places are changing,” Anderson says. “A lot of new restaurants have come in, and

A guide for locals who have to fake it ‘til they make it a lot of the old restaurants are gone.” Still, she’s found a way to enjoy much of what this new Westside has to offer without breaking the bank. Despite these changes, she has found a way to enjoy all that the city has to offer, without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for a fun night out, Anderson

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recommends the happy hours at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Barbianca Local Kitchen in Marina del Rey. She also suggests checking out art openings, as well as the pay-what-you-can nights at Tim Robbins’ The Actors’ Gang Theater in Culver City. Anderson also recommends the Jewish Women’s Council Thrift Shop in Mar Vista for great deals on furniture, and local charity silent auctions (such as the Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk and Auction) for luxury items. “As a single woman in L.A., I’ve managed to not only survive but thrive,” she says. “I’m a big believer in having fun and enjoying yourself wherever you go.” — Molly Nolan Anderson signs her book from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Il Piccolo Verde, 140 S. Barrington Place, Brentwood. facebook.com/pg/ HowToLiveLikeAMillionaire

Singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly (pictured) opens for teen R&B sensation Khalid to kick off this summer’s Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier. SEE THURSDAY, JUNE 22. Hot Jazz Saturdays, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Brad Kay’s Regressive Jazz Quartet plays early jazz and ragtime music, then DJ Jedi spins soul, funk, hip-hop, disco and dance music after 10 p.m. in The Del Monte. DJ Anthony Valadez gets things moving in the Townhouse bar at 10 p.m. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Sofar Sounds: Venice, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Venice. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com New Shoes 14, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The 14th installment in an ongoing series of new and in-development dance and physical theatre works by emerging and established choreographers, directors and ensembles. Highways Performance Space & Gallery, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 453-1755; highwaysperformance.org

Saturday, June 24 Growing Succulents and Cacti, 9 a.m. Learn how to grow these low-maintenance beauties. Perfect in a landscape, in containers or inside as a decorative accent. Armstrong Garden Centers, 3226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 829-6766; armstronggarden.com Santa Monica Collector Car Auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Explore a pop-up showcase of 300 collector cars up for sale to the highest bidder. Barker Hanger, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $20; kids and retired or active military personnel free. auctionsamerica.com “The Rainbow Fish” Storytime, 11 a.m. This modern classic celebrating its 25th year in print offers instant child appeal with eye-catching foil stamping glittering on every page. The universal message at the heart of this

story is about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions. Activities follow the reading. Barnes & Noble, 13400 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 306-3213; barnesandnoble.com Artists & Fleas, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Established as a marketplace to bring together emerging artists, indie designers and vintage collectors outside a retail setting, Artists & Fleas is a community gathering spot and hipster haven, with shopping and food trucks each second and fourth Saturday of the month. Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. Free. artistsandfleas.com Natsu Matsuri Summer Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. This annual summer festival features Japanese obon dancing, food vendors, entertainment, cultural exhibits, demonstrations and kids’ activities. Mystic Wave performs jazz on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the Mad Ambition band plays on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Venice Japanese Community Center, Del Rey. Free. (310) 822-8885; vjcc.com Venice Beach Neptune Parade and Summer Solstice Festival, 2 to 8 p.m. Don a costume and party at Sidewalk Café, then parade to the beach, where the King Jeremy Marco & Queen Carol J. Gronner announce the beginning of summer. Then it’s back to the bar for live bands from 4 to 8 p.m. Sidewalk Café, 1401 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover. (310) 399-5547 Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a Chicago blues, funk and New Orleans zydeco concert by Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Jazz Funk Fest, 7 to 10 p.m. In the tradition of the Venice West Café, local Venice musicians celebrate the

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A b ov e : Venice artist Flavio Bisciotti transformed his studio into an art installation after it was gutted in a freak fire last year Righ t : Performance artist Amy Kap’s space showcases her signature black-and-white stripes motif

diversity of the creators who have come to Venice and realize how important it is to keep them here.” “Before They Go” is on display for a limited time at Wabi Sabi, 1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. Catch it before it’s gone. Follow @beforetheygo on Instagram, or email iholdthismoment@gmail. com to recommend a photo subject.

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Sunday, June 25 Champion Paddle, 9 a.m. to noon. Champion Paddle celebrates healthy bodies and the tremendous women who have battled breast cancer and treatment. Sponsored by ProSUP Shop, participants who come out to support survivors and pre-vivors pay a reduced board rental fee. Please bring a gift donation that could be helpful or uplifting to a newly diagnosed patient. Mother’s Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 989-9444 “Hamilton Ride: A Hip-Hop Musical,” 9:15 to 10:05 a.m. CycleBar Culver City unites riders of all ages and fitness levels, CycleBar

Culver City goes hip-hop when it brings music from the hit Broadway play “Hamilton” to its signature rock concert indoor cycling rides. CycleBar Culver City, 4130 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. $25. (323) 325-5759; culvercity.cyclebar.com Killer Rides Car Show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hotrods, classics, exotics and motorcycles gather alongside the harbor for a family-friendly car show with live music and hot dogs aplenty. Prizes awarded to best of show, best hot rod, best classic car, best muscle car, best modern muscle and best motorcycle. Killer Shrimp, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free to attend; free to exhibit with RSVP. (310) 578-2293; killershrimp.com Single Seniors Book Club and Potluck, 10:30 a.m. Seniors can make new friends while enjoying good food and good books. Address supplied

upon request. Free. Alan Ross at alanzip@gmail.com 17th Annual Summer SOULstice, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rock the block with 18 bands and six stages of live music along with vendors, a kids’ area, and a beer and wine garden. Main Street Santa Monica. Free admission; beer tent $10 to $40. Mainstreetsm.com Sunday Boat House, noon to 6 p.m. Featuring deejays, weekly themed events and luxury cabana rentals, this Sunday pool party is back by popular demand to keep you refreshed throughout the summer. Ends Sept. 3. Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-1000; marinadelreyhotel.com YAS-A-THON 2017, 1 to 4 p.m. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles and YAS Fitness Centers team up for a three-hour cycle-thon to benefit

CSLA’s free programs and services for people impacted by cancer. YAS Fitness Center, 245 Main St., Venice. $1,000 fundraising minimum. (310) 396-6993; cancersupportla.org Battle of the Decades Dance Party, 1 to 5 p.m. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Culver City is a nonprofit organization focused on providing individualized care, nourishment and resources to those most in need. Join this special day of fun with a live deejay, food, trivia and raffle. Come dressed in your favorite outfits from the 1950s to 1990s. Bring donations of new socks, batteries, wipes, backpacks, flashlights, travel-size hygiene products or undergarments and be entered into the raffle. St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3832 Jasmine Ave., Culver City. $5; under 10 free. (310) 838-2477 (Continued on page 30)

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“Stories” with a rockin’ good time at The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. Free. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz and funk concert by 2 Azz 1. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com CLARE Foundation: Laughing Matters, 6 to 8 p.m. CLARE Foundation presents a star-studded comedy lineup featuring SNL alumnus Darrell Hammond at this night of comedy and philanthropy, supporting and benefiting recovery services for those who need it most. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. Magicopolis, 1418 4th St., Santa Monica. $10. clarefoundation.org “Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?” Screening, 7 p.m. Jimbo Barnett’s sensitive documentary on John Maxwell’s one-man show about Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner screens at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free.

Monday, June 26 Venice Arts: 2017 Media Arts Summer Camp, 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 5 p.m. This 4.5-week summer camp is an intensive program with three-hour classes, field trips to museums, galleries and screenings, and field shoots around L.A. All equipment provided to students as well as access to a digital lab, darkroom photography lab and professional editing software. Through July 28. Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave., Venice. $375 to $600. (310) 392-0846; venicearts.org “Chain Reaction” Sculpture Rededication Ceremony, 6 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning political

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Media Arts Summer Camp participants take field trips throughout Los Angeles to learn about photography and photo editing. SEE MONDAY, JUNE 26. cartoonist and sculptor Paul Conrad created “Chain Reaction,” a 26-foottall nuclear mushroom cloud sculpture and warning monument, gifting it to Santa Monica in 1991 in the name of promoting peace.The public is invited to this rededication ceremony for the newly restored statue. Santa Monica Civic Center, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 399-1000 Laughtears Salon, 6 to 9 p.m. Politics, art, culture discussion. Café Pier, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Culver City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity for the public to address the Council on issues both on and off the agenda. City Hall of Culver City, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Free. culvercity.org

Magic Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Albie Selznick hosts a rotating cast of master magicians and variety acts at 8 p.m. each Monday, with a special interactive performance in the lobby a half-hour before showtime. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $40. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com Mahalo Mondays, 8 p.m. Alton Clemente, DJ Vinyl Don and Record Surplus take over the Townhouse with live entertainment, tiki cocktails, Hawaiian and Polynesian vinyl, plus special guests. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Christopher Hawley’s “Stories” Album Release Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Performing his own style of rock, roots, Americana and reggae, Christopher Hawley launches his CD

Riding the Rails to LAX, 10 to 11 a.m. A long-awaited rail connection for LAX travelers is nearing reality. Los Angeles World Airports Communications Director Mark Waier details the $6-billion automated people mover project known as the Landside Access Modernization Program. Learn how LAX plans to move travelers to and from the terminals in the very near future. Flight Path Museum, 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Westchester. Free. (424) 646-7284; flightpathmuseum.com

10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com Tuesday Night Jazz, 9:15 p.m. The Julian Coryell Trio hard grooves for two sets of organ trio jazz at TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Wednesday, June 28 Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Make connections and discover ways to give back to your community while having breakfast at Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $25. Call Brady Connell at (323) 459-1932 for reservations; playavenice.org

Storytime with Bailey and the L.A. Kings Ice Crew, 11 a.m. Kids can join the King’s lion mascot Bailey and team members for a hockey themed storytime. Take a photo with Bailey and learn the ABCs of hockey. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free; all ages. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Making Space: Your Blastoff to Productivity, 7 to 9 p.m. Stress has a way of making people feel small, scattered and overwhelmed. With impending deadlines, risk of failure and too much to do in too little time, figuring out where to start seems harder than just dealing with the mess of hoped-for success. Learn how to declutter your mind and organize your workspace so you can blast off to inevitable success. General Assembly, 1520 2nd St., Santa Monica. Free. (213) 263-4147; generalassemb.ly Sofar Sounds: TOMS: Nat’l Sunglasses Day-Playa Vista, 7:15 to

Venice troubadour Christopher Hawley is giving locals a preview of his new album. SEE MONDAY, JUNE 26. Toastmasters Speakers by the Sea Club, 11 a.m. to noon. In this workshop to develop better presentation skills, experienced Toastmasters present the fundamentals of public speaking in the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere of a Toastmasters meeting. Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, Conference Room

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A Little Bit of Whimsy: “Seussical the Musical” @ Morgan Wixson Theatre Beloved Dr. Seuss characters — The Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, lazy Mayzie, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz and Jojo the Who — come to life in this fantastical, Tony-winning musical for kids and adults. Opens Saturday (June 24) and continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 29 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $23 to $28. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org The Family Tree: “Lost and Found” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Part of Santa Monica Playhouse’s Benefit Series, this triple narrative depicts the journey of a young adoptee as she searches for answers about her Jewish-African American heritage, while her biological mother and grandmother receive the reunion they have been waiting for. Proceeds benefit the Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Project. PAGE 30 THE ARGONAUT June 22, 2017

The Cat in the Hat comes to life in “Seussical the Musical”

Guffawing for a Good Cause: “Laughing Matters” @ Magicopolis The CLARE Foundation presents a starstudded standup comedy fundraising event featuring Saturday Night Live alumnus Darrell Hammond, “Jackass’s” Steve-O and Ant from “Last Comic Standing.” Proceeds support the CLARE Foundation’s mission to provide affordable and effective treatment for alcoholism, substance abuse and behavioral health. But leave the kids at home. This show is for the 21+ crowd only. No joke! One performance only: Doors open at 5:30 with performance at 6:30 p.m. Sunday (June 25) at Magicopolis, 1418 4th St., Santa Monica. $60+. 21+ only. Text LOL to 91065 for a $10 discount code. lm17.abilafundraisingonline.com/ lm2017; events@clarefoundation.org

One performance only: 3:30 p.m. Sunday (June 25) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $18. (310) 394-9779 ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com

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 performance only: 7 p.m. Sunday (June 25) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 394-9779 ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com Barak Ballet @ The Broad Stage Dubbed L.A.’s “Rebel Ballerina” by L.A. Weekly, Melissa Barak presents “A Night of Contemporary Works” in her company’s hometown — Santa Monica. The bill includes a world premiere of Barak’s collaboration with Emmy-nominated composer David Lawrence and award-winning media artist Refik Anadol titled “E/Space” and revivals of Barak’s critically acclaimed “Eos Chasma” and Nicolas Blanc’s “Tableaux Vivant.” One performance only: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. barakballet.org

ArgonautNews.com 230A, Playa del Rey. (424) 6253131; toastmastersspeakersbythesea @gmail.com Flight Path Museum Fundraiser at The Proud Bird, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Get a sneak peek at the newly renovated interior of The Proud Bird and its new food bazaar dining concept. flightpathmuseum.com Grand View Market Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Each Wednesday night, anyone can sign up to do a four-minute comedy set or perform two songs. There is an open mic strictly for musicians on Friday nights. Grand View Market, 12210 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-7800

“June Bloom,” through June 30. Color is the driving force behind this show, which also exalts versatility, skill and overall interesting work. The collection includes mindful, inspired pieces by several artists who explore unconventional painting and photography techniques, as well as

TRiPTease, 10 p.m. See a different show each week featuring burlesque dancers from all over Los Angeles, singers, comedians, magicians and more. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Galleries and Museums Searching for the Alternative: Kate McNamara, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22. From contemporary art museums to independent project spaces to college art galleries, Otis College Director of Galleries and Exhibitions Kate McNamara discusses her dedicated engagement with alternative and not-for-profit art spaces and the vital role these kinds of institutions play in today’s contemporary art world. The Forum at Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester. Free. otis.edu “Fig Next (Part One),” artists reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Part One of a two-part exhibition features signature works in a variety of media by Southern California gallery artists, including Ray Brown, Claire Chen, Laura Danielson, Helen Desmond, Paul Donaldson, Theresa G. Fernald, Shirley Asano Guldimann, Arleen G. Hendler, Carla Jerome, Chris Madans, Susan C. Price, Elena Mary Siff. Through July 22. FIG, Bergamot Station G6, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 829-0345; figgallery.com

“The Art of the Cooks of Peace Press,” through July 1. Thirty years after printing its last posters and

leaflets, Peace Press brings together the artists and poets and politicos who worked at this unique institution of radicals and draft resisters. Peace Press volunteers worked for 27 years after it closed to facilitate the release of Gary Tyler from Angola Prison, and Tyler and

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