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So technically, many of us have already been displaced unfairly once before.

So that you understand, as an occupant of Third and Rose avenues, my days are consumed with trying to get my basic living needs met — security, safety, sanitation and communication — around the services, agencies and institutions in the area that meet my needs, not yours. That’s why I reside where I do. You and anyone else who relates to you should stop assuming they know what we need and how to get where we’re trying to go without actually engaging in conversation with us. Permanent supportive housing is great for our communities to serve the needs of the most mentally and emotionally vulnerable, but it won’t help most of us.

Perhaps next time you think your only audience is housed, you should think again. We see the vile and repugnant comments about us on social media and Nextdoor. It’s a despicable display of inhumanity and the community’s loss, really.

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human, but we are not the sum total of our socio-economic status. Your city can criminalize our behaviors of survival, create a false narrative and optic of how “dangerous” the unhoused community is, dictate our movements so our days are more chaotic and waste a lot of our time, but these are not solutions.

These actions and reactions only serve to traumatize, re-traumatize and, otherwise, keep people fighting to survive in a toxic state of being.

Only an adequate affordable housing stock is going to solve the problem, and that is decades in the making. As such, you might stop blaming us for disrupting your very entitled and privileged life and realize that all of us out here would love to be able to live like people again and not animals. Anyone who genuinely wishes to be part of the solution is more than welcome to come and engage with us, or better yet, include us in discussions that involve us; like adults, not children; like humans of worth and value, not lazy and uneducated.

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White Protest Privilege People of conscience who have a voice should heed people of color in their fight for justice ............................. 16

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COVER STORY One Step Too Far Westsiders join the fight to reunite immigrant families separated at the border . ............. 14

Sweet Dreams Taste the pursuit of happiness through the exotic flavors of Wanderlust Creamery .... 19

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By Gary Walker It was after midnight, but celebrated Southern California architect Frank Gehry hadn’t lost his stamina or his sense of humor.

Gehry, 89, and his associates at Worthe Real Estate Group waited through a marathon June 12 Santa Monica City Council discussion about electronic scooters to present the latest iteration of their transformative multi-building development proposal for the 1300 block of Ocean Avenue.

“I’m kind of old for this. I’ve been through a few of these before,” said Gehry — perhaps best known for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown L.A. and the titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain — after Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer thanked him for waiting hours for his turn to speak.

The nearly two-acre residential, retail, hotel and museum complex designed by Gehry Partners features a 40,000-squarefoot museum space, 24,700 square feet of retail, 115 boutique hotel rooms and 79 apartment units (19 of them rent-con-

Gehry hopes to top his multi-building Ocean Avenue Project with a 130-foot public observation deck trolled and 18 designated as affordable housing). The 12-story hotel structure features a 5,000-square-foot public observation deck 130 feet over the city.

This, believe it or not, is a massively downscaled version of the original project, which at 22 stories (244 feet) would have been the second tallest in

Santa Monica after the 300-foot office tower a block and a half north at Ocean and Wilshire Boulevard.

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N e w s Frank Gehry’s Next Big Idea One of Gehry’s major selling points for his revised project is the integration of two existing landmark structures, a 1906 Victorian home at 1333 Ocean Ave. and a 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival commercial building at 1337 Ocean.

“We’re trying to get the façade of the museum to incorporate the two historic buildings so that they’re made a part of the project and each supports the other visually,” Gehry told the council as he looked at the new design on the council screen. “It’s really been carefully thought out, and I think it’s a special opportunity for the city.”

Council members are expected to vote on final project approval later this year, and in the meantime recommended that the Worthe team focus on including more deed-restricted affordable units as part of their community benefits, work on a transit plan to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, and incorporate local hiring provisions.

City leaders had delayed considering the project until last year’s completion of the Downtown Community Plan, which governs density and height limits for the downtown and oceanfront

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The newly revised Ocean Avenue Project spans nearly two acres the discussions, we’ve listened to preserves and integrates the [Architectural Review] and to two landmark buildings on site.

Planning to give it more gravitas Frank Gehry’s iconic architecand make it more exciting. So ture and the proposed commuwhat you’re seeing is the nity and cultural uses will be beginning of that idea,” Gehry a major draw to the neighborexplained. hood for locals and visitors The Wilshire Montana Neighalike,” Downtown Santa Monica borhood Association objects to CEO Kathleen Rawson wrote to some elements of the Ocean the council.

“We’re trying to get the façade of the museum to incorporate the two historic buildings so that they’re made a part of the project and each supports the other visually.”

— Frank Gehry development and emphasized pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, public transportation access, protection of historic structures and construction of affordable housing.

The Ocean Avenue Project, as it is known locally, would be one of three exceptions to the community plan’s height limit of 84 feet. The other two are a planned project at Fourth and Arizona avenues and the makeover of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard.

First unveiled in 2013, the Ocean Avenue Project has been largely well-received at City Hall and has support from the city’s Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board.

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Avenue project, including the rooftop deck, the mobility plan and especially the height limit.

“The 130-foot height continues the belief that we should build a wall in front of Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific Ocean for a few, and to be truthful mostly for tourists — 115 rooms in the hotel, and only 79 residential units. This 130-foot project keeps out ocean breezes, light and views and builds an ocean wall, not an Ocean Boulevard,” the association’s board of directors wrote in a letter the council.

Downtown Santa Monica, the nonprofit that manages and operates the downtown business district, believes Gehry’s attachment to the project will stimulate tourism and cultural interest.

“Importantly, the proposal

Co-chair of Climate Action Santa Monica Chris Gutierrez spoke in enthusiastic support for Gehry’s vision and urged Worthe to consider implementing LEED Platinum standards into the building.

“The Ocean Avenue project can stand as an icon of sustainability. Athens has the Parthenon, Florence has II Duomo [di Firenze, the internationally known Florence Cathedral] and Santa Monica will have the Gehry,” she said.

Outside council chambers, Gehry said the Ocean Avenue venture was a labor of love, as he is building it in the city where he has lived for decades.

“It’s a very special project to me,” he said. gary@argonautnews.com

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Parent’s Death Rocks Campus Photos by Joe Piasecki

John Adams Middle School dad dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the school Less than a week after the public suicide of a parent at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica, the school community is still grappling with the aftermath and how to help his 12-year-old son.

Daniel Callahan, whom friends described as a popular parent frequently engaged with school activities, shot himself outside the school on June 23, a day after the campus hosted a summer camp.

“This tragic event happened outside of campus fencing on a Saturday and was an isolated incident,” said Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District spokeswoman Gail Pinsker.

Little else is known about the circumstances surrounding Callahan’s death.

As of June 27, more than 200

people had pledged $11,000 on a Facebook page raising funds for Callahan’s son. Callahan’s personal Facebook page contains recent public posts expressing love for his son and sadness at the recent passing of his father and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.

Social media posts described him as a dedicated parent and youth baseball coach.

“Our hearts are heavy. Dan was one of the most devoted fathers I’ve ever met,” wrote John Adams Middle School Parent Teacher Association Executive Vice President Molly White.

Pinsker said parents should not be alarmed that there was a firearm near, though not on, the campus.

“Safety is a top priority, and the [school] board and district work with local agencies and continuously review to improve,” she wrote in email.

Road Diet Blowback Runs Out of Steam

Patrons of Mercedes Grill gathered in November 2013 to raise funds for the child of line cook Guillermo “Memo” Carmona Perez, who was stabbed to death near the restaurant Killer of Mercedes Grill line cook is sentenced to prison The man who admitted to fatally stabbing popular Mercedes Grill line cook Guillermo “Memo” CarmonaPerez in November 2013 was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday.

Jorge Nolasco, who was 23 at the time of the killing, has been in custody since January 2014 and pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter and using a knife in commission of the crime.

Although the case was tried by the district attorney’s Hardcore Gang Unit, Deputy D.A. Shannon Cooley said the

murder was not gang-related.

Carmona-Perez, a 24-year-old Venice local, was found critically wounded at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Pacific Avenue shortly after closing the restaurant and leaving on his bicycle.

Cooley said Nolasco attacked Carmona-Perez “over a personal dispute with a third party known to both men.”

About a week after the stabbing, Mercedes Grill hosted an event that raised thousands of dollars to help family members support CarmonaPerez’s son, who was just 13 months old at the time.

City Clerk’s office says Bonin recall effort is dead A campaign to recall Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin from office appears to have fizzled, since proponents of the recall effort have apparently never sought to reactivate the campaign after its initial stumble out of the gate.

The Committee to Support the Recall of Mike Bonin failed to provide sufficient documentation to the Los Angeles City Clerk’s office in November in order to properly initiate the recall — namely failing to sign an affidavit that facts contained in their official Statement of Reasons to recall him were true.

“The lead proponent was notified and advised that the process would need to begin again in November.

Once that the deadline had passed they were advised that they were required to begin the process all over again. And that wasn’t done,” explained Thomas Reindel, an administrator with the City Clerk’s Elections Division. “There was no

further contact with our office with regard to restarting the process.”

City documents now label the final status of the recall campaign as “requirement missed, process terminated.”

Political activist Alexis Edelstein, who did not return calls, led residents and business owners in Mar Vista to launch a recall campaign after Bonin refused to back down on the controversial reconfiguration of Venice Boulevard, which swapped a traffic lane in each direction for new protected bike lanes.

Edelstein said in a previous story that he would debate Bonin on the lane changes “anytime, anywhere,” and the Recall Bonin committee’s Facebook page remains active.

Reindel also said there was nothing preventing the committee from considering a recall campaign again, but they’d be required to go back to the starting line.

“There’s nothing that would preclude them from restarting the process. It never really started and never got to signature-collection stage,” he said.

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L.A.’s homeless in that time And, unless the Bird and Lime frame. companies are willing to pay me for the use of my yard/driveway for storage space, I’m not ready to provide those services for free.

FROM THE WEB: I’ve almost driven over or tripped over their scooters on numerous Re: “Venice Bridge Housing occasions when they are left FAQ,” News, June 14 strewn haphazardly around the Thank you, Mayor Garcetti, neighborhood, and have come for finally stepping up and close to hitting several of these doing something concrete to machines and riders that seem get people off the street. I just blissfully unaware that there are wish the political will to do this traffic laws. had existed before the numbers Don’t get me wrong, I love the got so big. If the city had idea of a vehicle alternative that inclusionary housing requirewill help alleviate the incredible ments, there would be few if traffic problems we have and any people on the street and help reduce the emissions from Skid Row wouldn’t exist. vehicles, but there has to be some Linda Lucks responsibility from the company for the community they are Re: “Don’t Cage the Birds: asking to support them. As of Santa Monica’s New Electric now, they are mostly just road Scooter Rules Allow Innovahazards and sidewalk/yard clutter (Continued from page 4)

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If the company really wants this to be accepted and supported, then they need to take some responsibility. The tiny sticker on the scooter explaining the rules is clearly not working, and minors can simply scan their parents IDs to gain access to them. These companies need to step up and figure out a way to run their business in a way that shows some concern for the community they wish to serve, or they can’t have any reasonable expectation of receiving respect from the community.

Rant over… I’ve got to go clear some Birds off my lawn and driveway so I can get to work.

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Meets Outrage From the West L.A. Federal Building to a child detention center in San Diego, Westsiders join the fight to keep immigrant families together

Story by Joe Piasecki Photos by Maria Martin Last Monday was the tipping point for Mar Vista entrepreneur Jonathan Verk.

Bombarded by images of children sleeping on the concrete floors of chain-link cages and haunted by desperate cries for “Mami” and “Papá” recorded inside a “tender age” immigration detention facility, Verk, a father of two, felt compelled to act. So he did what anyone else would do when government officials are up to no good: he called his city councilman.

Five days later, some 1,500 people joined Verk and Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin outside the West L.A. Federal Building for a Saturday morning rally in support of children separated from their parents at the border.

That afternoon, Verk led a caravan of about 75 people to deliver truckloads of donated blankets and toys to a children’s detention facility in San Diego and join protests outside the Otay Mesa Detention Center holding adults nearby.

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“I was affected at a gut-wrenching, primal level,” said Zeena Pliska, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Walgrove Avenue Elementary School of the journey to San Diego. During the

“I’ve been doing these marches for a long time, but this one … we’re all crying,” said West L.A. Democratic Club President Cara Robin outside Otay Mesa. “That’s the big difference. It’s

“If you see anybody from that cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd and you tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere.”

— Rep. Maxine Waters

long ride on the bus Verk had chartered, she and others listened to translations of letters to children that demonstration participants had written in Spanish earlier that day. “They said things like ‘We’re here. We feel for you. … You’re not forgotten,’” Pliska said.

darker; it’s sadder. And we’re all feeling it — they’re children.” *** As emcee of the federal building rally, Bonin spoke not just as an elected

official but as an adoptive dad.

“I’m a father who is heartbroken and an American who is angry,” he told the crowd ahead of introducing a cavalcade of Westside community activists and elected officials, among them state Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), Women’s March Los Angeles co-organizer Emiliana Guereca, Westside LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin, actress Kristen Bell and Rep. Maxine Waters (D- Los Angeles).

In public remarks that prompted a direct Twitter response from President Donald Trump himself, Waters advocated for the impeachment of Trump and urged those morally opposed to Trump’s immigration policies to shun and publicly shame members of his administration.

Earlier that week, diners heckled Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen at a Mexican restaurant in Washington DC and a restaurant owner in Virginia made international headlines (and provoked debate among Democratic officials and activists) by refusing to serve White

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“If it is this next generation that’s going to heal us, they’re bringing this trauma with them,” said South Bay resident Jessica Perez, who marched with her 7-year-old daughter Kali

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L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin called himself “a father who is heartbroken and an American who is angry”

House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

“Stay the cause. Let’s make sure we show up wherever we have to show up,” Waters, whose district includes Westchester and Playa del Rey, urged the crowd during a spellbinding speech that elicited eruptions of cheers and applause.

“And if you see anybody from that cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd and you tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere.”

Trump, whose advisor Roger Stone has been advising the campaign of Waters’ dark-horse Republican challenger in November, tweeted Monday: “Congresswoman Maxine Waters, an extraordinarily low IQ person, has become, together with Nancy Pelosi, the Face of the Democrat Party. She has just called for harm to supporters, of which there are many, of the Make America Great Again movement. Be careful what you wish for Max!” Jon Katz, president of the Santa Monica Democratic Club, had preemptively answered Waters’ call with a handmade sign targeting a Santa Monica High School graduate turned White House policy advisor. “Stephen Miller is not a real Santa Monican,” it read — “playing off his xenophobia and how he talks about people not being ‘real Americans,’” Katz explained.

During the demonstration, Waters also taunted Trump as being “scared” by public pushback and criticized his directive to halt family separations at the border as a “fake” remedy because it fails to order reunification for more than

Kristen Bell spoke at Saturday’s rally not as a Hollywood celebrity, but as a parent and school volunteer

“We pledge allegiance to a flag that stands for liberty and justice for all, and yet we are currently engaging in a profound and undeniable injustice. We are better than this. It is inhuman and unacceptable to let children become collateral damage for adult political discourse,” actress Kristen Bell told those who gathered Saturday at the West L.A. Federal Building.

A mother of two and board member for Citizens of the World Charter

something like this is, letting the world see our numbers and our commitment.

“Currently, I’m coming from a place where donations are key. … I’m under contract to work in Los Angeles and I can’t move down to Texas to work on this, but I can absolutely put food on the table of someone who can. I donated $50,000 between RAICES and what Glennon Doyle runs, which is Together Rising.

Anyone should be hesitant about giving away their hard earned money – that’s a character trait I love and would only

and attempt to state why I believe what I believe. … When I post about this the comments on my Instagram can sometimes get very nasty and heartbreaking. But it’s a trick, because I know those are bots. It’s one person sitting in their basement creating 300 accounts with a picture of a Midwestern mom and posting nasty comments. So what I do if I post something that, with all due respect, I don’t really care if you agree with, is I turn off the comment-

“Don’t stop looking, don’t go numb. …

If we let that happen we lose.”

Schools, Bell elaborated backstage that the separation of families at the border has had a profound emotional impact on her and that taking public action was an antidote for feelings of despair.

“Do not underestimate the mom community and how much we cluck at one another,” she said. “A lot of things have happened recently, but I truly believe this will be the one that will bind us together.”

ON TAKING PERSONAL ACTION: “I let my heart guide my feet. That’s why I’m out here today. … Look to the people who you think are doing it right. I look to people like Brené Brown and Glennon Doyle. And do not underestimate how powerful calling your congressman or congresswoman is. Do not underestimate how powerful showing up to

encourage — but there are people out there vetting organizations and making sure this money is being used for what we want it to be used for.

“The simplest thing I think people can do is don’t stop looking, don’t go numb.

It is a natural reaction to shut down when we face traumatic stress, even of an emotional kind. We cannot let that happen. If we let that happen we lose. So keep talking about it. Keep writing about it. Keep posting about it. Until it changes. … Each and every one of those children need to be accounted for. Before we do anything on immigration policy, we need to clean up our side of the street.”

ON DEALING WITH PUSHBACK: “I listen first. Radiolab taught me that your brain cannot take in new information if you’re angry, so I listen first, whether it’s on social media or face-toface. Then I conduct myself with grace,

ing and no longer give them a platform. If you are suffering from outrage addiction and you are coming at me really hard, you’re not someone I’m willing to converse with.”

ON THE NEED FOR EMPATHY: “For people who don’t understand why someone from another country breaks the law to get there, I know the quote that ‘parents do not put their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land.’ I give people the benefit of the doubt that I have not walked in their shoes, and I do not know what they’re dealing with. I know as a parent you’d never want anything but the best for your child, and it’s heartbreaking that this is the way we’re handling ourselves as America right now.”

— As told to Joe Piasecki

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White Protest Privilege People of conscience who have a voice should heed people of color in the fight for justice

By Aaryn Belfer Belfer is an activist and adoptive parent who writes the Backwards in High Heels column for Argonaut sister paper San Diego CityBeat.

Like so many good white people over the past few weeks, Jonathan Verk and his wife Staci had reached their tipping point. News of the separation of children and parents seeking asylum at our southern border compelled the Verks to take action and inspire others to take action. And this matters.

Make no mistake: What is happening on our watch is an American atrocity.

Full stop. This is not a left or right issue, a Democrat or Republican issue. It is a moral issue, one that a loud contingent who comprises the very worst of America refuses to understand. These folks have no compassion for anyone unlike them, or any interest in acknowledging the desperate plight of their fellow human beings. By and large, the immigrants caught up in this catastrophe are refugees who have fled something so awful that fleeing hundreds of miles and crossing deserts on foot and facing possible separation from their babies is less awful.

Yet, for so many others, this barbaric moment is resonating on a cellular level.

Our tolerance for existential pain has been breached. We have finally had enough. White people — and yes, this is about race, which is why I’ll say “white people” a third time and might say it a whole bunch more — have passed the point of head-in-the-sand obliviousness.

It seems our handy-dandy skill set of generational amnesia and willful ignorance, honed over centuries of blissful autonomy and freedom, is breaking down. Goodbye to all that.

And so it is that the Verks did what white people (four! Say it with me!) need to be doing in this critical moment and have a responsibility to do every day: They used their political and social and financial capital to organize.

In five days they put on a rally of 1,500 people, collected hundreds of comfort items — stuffed animals, books, toys, soft blankets — for separated and detained children, and on Saturday chartered a bus that transported a

good and white people absolutely need to be in the fight for justice on all levels.

Change will not come without us. But it is imperative that those who join the work know how to become co-conspirators. And this requires getting out of our own way.

White folks have a habit of making things about us. In fact, it is a typically white thing to step into spaces and take over. We are used to leading, to having a platform, to fixing things, to being

White people absolutely need to be in the fight for justice on all levels.

Change will not come without us.

But it is imperative that those who join the work know how to become co-conspirators. And this requires getting out of our own way. caravan of 75 predominantly white people from the West L.A. Federal Building to San Diego. It was there at an adult detention facility that they joined in protest with young people of color from a local activist group called Generation Justice, seven of whom were arrested later that night for peaceful actions. Later, despite requests from longtime local immigration activist Mark Lane, who works inside with detainees, the caravaners proceeded with their plan to deliver their collected goods to a separate children’s detention facility nearby.

So, here’s the thing. Taking action is

respected and lauded and praised, because white supremacy has vaulted us to the top rung of value in society.

Dropping in to deliver goods without coordinating with a local community is highly problematic, no matter how well-intentioned, and contains a whiff of activist tourism. There is no higher example of white privilege and benevolence than the caravaners being asked by a person on the ground not to do something (visit the children’s detention center) and doing it anyway.

Further, wipipo (that’s “white people” in Twitter-speak) should not seek or get gold stars for being “allies.” This isn’t

about us. It’s great and important to use connections and get media coverage.

But good allyship means directing that spotlight toward those who have been in the fight for years, who generally tend to be people of color. Those of us with access to power and platforms must use them to elevate marginalized voices.

To be very clear, none of this is to say the caravaners did a bad thing or are in anyway bad people. That is nonsense.

It is to say that we all must be more mindful and more purposeful to educate ourselves as to what it means to be an ally and how best to make use of our whiteness.

And in a moment of growth, the caravaners did this. When the local experienced activist explained with calm and compassion why protests at the children’s detention center are discouraged (it frightens the kids and they get put on lockdown and lose privileges when protests happen), the caravaners listened and then changed their approach. They still went to the location. But instead of everyone getting off the buses and protesting outside, two people walked to the front door, rang the doorbell, and delivered the items they’d collected that morning at the rally.

All in all, the actions initiated by the Verks were a success and will hopefully serve as an inspiration for more people to take action. Caravaning and protesting are not for everyone, but there are a million ways to plug in, to be part of the majority who reject what is happening in our name. But to be most effective, we must decenter our whiteness, defer to experts on the ground in the communities we hope to assist, ask how we can best be of help, and take our cues from those who have fought this fight the longest.

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Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Celebration See American pride sparkle over the water during this spectacular 20-minute fireworks display that lights up the marina at 9 p.m. sharp. Watch with synchronized music at Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way) or Fisherman’s Village (13737 Fiji Way). Or find an abundance of private viewing options

at waterside restaurants, docks, boats and yacht clubs throughout the marina.

Either way, be sure to bundle up — and arrive plenty early, as public parking lots ($7 to $15) fill up as early as 1 p.m. and traffic can get pretty intense.

Utilizing rideshare, beach shuttle and waterbus options are highly recommended.

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conclusion on the Loyola Marymount University campus. Plenty of Westchester residents also put on their red, white and blue best to spectate from their own front lawns, creating a slice of small-town America in L.A.’s own LAX-adjacent backyard. In other words, it’s Westchester’s own version of a Norman Rockwell painting come to life.

The parade is free to watch. For more information, call the chamber at (310) 645-5151 or visit laxcoastal.com/parade.

Westchester Fourth of July Parade What began as a one-off, turn-of-themillennium celebration has become a treasured annual neighborhood tradition. The LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce-sponsored parade, kicking off at 11 a.m. at Westchester Park (7000 W. Manchester Blvd.), celebrates its eighteenth year with the theme “Cities Across America.” Expect to see local celebrities, community organizations, school marching bands and volunteerbuilt parade floats decked out to represent different municipalities from across the U.S., all promenading down Loyola Boulevard toward the parade’s

Santa Monica 4th of July Parade Santa Monica’s Main Street also has its Norman Rockwell moment on Independence Day, starting at 9:30 a.m. Vintage cars and fun floats step off from Main Street and Pico Boulevard, then turn down Marine Street to Barnard Way, where the parade concludes around noon at beach parking lot 5 (2701 Barnard Way). Bring a chair, the kids or even your dog to watch this patriotic procession set against Main Street’s charming shops and restaurants, which bring to mind a Midwestern downtown, but with a funky beach vibe. This year’s theme is “Bringing Communities Together.”

The parade is free to watch. For more information, visit santamonicaparade.com.

Culver City Fourth of July Fireworks Show The Exchange Club of Culver City brings a plethora of Independence Day entertainment and activities to the grounds of West L.A. College (9000 Overland Ave.), starting at 4 p.m. Get ready for carnival games, lots of gourmet food trucks, music by the cover band Hiatus and raffles with dozens of high-end prizes, including the chance to win a big screen TV, hotels stays and gift cards to department stores and restaurants. Bring a blanket or beach chairs to watch the pyrotechnics, which start at dusk.

Admission is $5; children under five are free. Parking is $15 per vehicle.

Proceeds benefit the club’s local youth activities. For more information, visit culvercityfireworksshow.com.

See Westside Happenings for parties, picnics, pub crawls and other activities happening July 4.

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2,000 children already housed in foster care or detention facilities.

A day earlier, Rep. Ted Lieu (D- Torrance) played the recording of detained children’s cries on the House floor over the objections of a presiding Republican congresswoman.

“We want the children back, we want them connected with their parents, and we want it done now. We’re going to insist on it.

absolutely shocked that somebody in our government thought it was a good idea to separate children from their families. It’s incredibly cruel, and it’s so counter to everything I know about what it is to be in a free society that respects people’s rights,” said Allen, formerly president of the Santa Monica – Malibu school board. “There’s no question some of these kids will have PTSD from this experience. I just want to remind

Later in San Diego, Verk would succeed in his plans to bring at least some measure of comfort for detained children. After speaking to local activists outside Otay Mesa who cautioned that protests and other disturbances could frighten or create other hardships for the children inside, he and only one other person approached the gate.

“We walked up to a very industrial-looking, tarp covered fence and very calmly rang the

“It’s incredibly cruel, and it’s so counter to everything I know about what it is to be in a free society.”

— State Sen. Ben Allen

And if you think we’re rallying now, you ain’t seen nothing yet,” said Waters, alluding to the massive immigration demonstration planned for this coming Saturday in downtown Los Angeles. *** Others who spoke on Saturday stood back from partisan politics and based their appeals on family values.

“I’m here as a human being, a father-to-be, an educator and an American who’s just been

people these are children we’re talking about here.”

He didn’t have to remind UCLA Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Professor Jeanne Miranda, who attended the rally with the daughter she had adopted in Colombia.

“They were 7 and 14, and I remember how terrified she and her brother were to leave with someone everyone promised would be their family forever. To imagine what it would feel like to be thrown into a cage, it’s terrifying,” Miranda said.

buzzer. Nothing. We rang it again.

Nothing. We rang it seven more times … and then they answered,” Verk recounted.

“We weren’t allowed to cross the property line and we certainly didn’t meet the kids, but we did share the letters and toys and blankets,” Verk said. “It was an amazingly joyous and spectacularly cathartic experience.”

Aaryn Belfer contributed reporting from San Diego and Kyle Knoll contributed from Los Angeles.

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In my ideal world, there would be an artisanal ice cream shop on every corner. Lucky for me, the Westside has been well on its way to making my dreams come true with places like Ginger’s Divine Ice Cream, Salt & Straw, Sweet Rose Creamery, Small Batch and Rori’s Artisinal Creamery, just to name a few.

Wanderlust Creamery is the newest addition to Icecreamlandia. Sandwiched between Wurstküche and Floyd’s 99 Barbershop on Lincoln Boulevard, couple JP Lopez and Adrienne Borlongan’s fourth location occupies the space that once belonged to Juice Served Here.

And it’s a bright, uncluttered, beautiful space that lets the vibrant colors of their housemade ice cream do the talking. A huge glass-and-metal door raises open to a long outdoor wooden bench, where customers (who can also sit at a white-countertop bar adjoining the glass ice cream display case) lick exotic flavors

inspired by Borlongan’s childhood memories, places she’s been and places she hopes to visit.

The Thailand-inspired Sticky Rice + Mango swirls with house-made rice milk, coconut cream and alphonso mango. The South American-influenced Tonka Bean is her take on vanilla: custard ice cream infused

courted Wanderlust. The owner of the building near the Windward Circle that houses Great White Venice really liked the couple, says Lopez, but the space didn’t feel like a good fit.

“That spot is a little too touristy, and we’re not a touristy brand,” he explains. “We’re not trying to coax people in. We’re not a tourist trap.”

“I like Lincoln. It’s like the last frontier.”

— Wanderlust cofounder JP Lopez with a vanilla-like bean that has notes of toasted almond, caramel and clove. One of my favorites is Breakfast at Café Du Monde, an obvious nod to New Orleans: ice cream infused with French roast and chicory coffee, with pieces of fried beignets. Too bad that one is seasonal; I could eat it every day.

“Juice spent a lot of money on their build-out,” says Lopez of the space. “In December, we found out they went out of business, and the landlord liked us.”

This landlord wasn’t alone.

Actually, several landlords had

Lopez and Borlongan had also contemplated the former Sweet Lucie’s ice cream shop in Mar Vista before Small Batch scooped it up, but a few things made them decide to keep looking — the biggest one that Borlongan was about to give birth to their baby boy any day.

And so Lincoln Boulevard it would be.

“I like Lincoln,” says Lopez.

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Everything is individually owned. A business owner on Lincoln said to me, ‘I love Lincoln because it’s real; we’re all independent.’ There’s not just one developer developing the whole bock and only highly funded brands come in.”

Borlongan has always been an innovator. As an employee for SBE Entertainment Group, she worked as a bartender who built cocktail menus at their various locations.

“She would always create cool cocktail flavors, or make crazy macaroon flavors,” says Lopez.

Then one winter about four years ago, Borlongan said she wanted to make ice cream.

“I said, ‘Buy a machine. Put your two feet in!’” recalls Lopez.

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He continues: “I tell all my employees you can’t learn this stuff in college, there’s nothing like it. It’s trial by fire, you can’t teach it.”

They set up shop in Atwater about a year later, and this time a week before they signed the lease, Lopez’s dad broke his hip in a car accident and had to undergo surgery.

Lilikoi li hing pineapple “I told him I couldn’t open the sorbet shop,” explains Lopez. “He said get out of this.’ I quit my job one we had to open. … We signed week into the first store opening.” the lease in mid-December 2016, and then in January 2017 Now, they’ve got five babies: we found out she was pregnant. four ice-cream shops and one We were super scared, but almost year-old baby, who luckily Atwater did really well. probably gets the most attention It helped the Tarzana store grow (and rightfully so).

The entrepreneurial journey for and our brand grow. Babies are Lopez and Borlongan can best be good luck. It’s just us two doing everything. There are no big described as rocky road. Their investors backing us. I feel like first location opened in Tarzana David vs. Goliath.” in August 2015, and disaster Despite the risk and hard work, struck in week one.

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The ArgonAuT PRess Releases oCEan ViEw PEnthoUsE

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“Don’t miss this opportunity to own a penthouse with a private roof deck, just steps to the beach” says agent Lisa Phillips. “This single story two-bed, two-bath is in a well maintained building with low HOA dues and no shared walls. The open living area and kitchen enjoy the ocean breezes. There is lots of light, and a balcony with ocean and canal views. This roof deck is a very large space on the northwest corner of the building, with 360 degree views.

Enjoy the Marina beach lifestyle in time for summer.”

“Welcome home to your stunning new remodel, located in the fab Marina adjacent neighborhood,” says agent Janet Jung.”A breezy kitchen and dining area face the large back yard with expanded wood deck. The kitchen is stunning in all white with brand new Samsung appliances. European Oak wood flooring runs throughout the home. The master bedroom is also west facing with a good sized balcony offering both ocean breezes and views. Culver West Park is across the street, and is just a bike ride to Marina.”

“This gorgeous two-bed, two-and-a-half-bath, unit boasts views of the Marina, city, mountain, and pool,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The open floor plan features spacious living areas, full walls of glass, natural light, two balconies, a gas fireplace, and more. Both bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms and ideal privacy. Also included are a powder room, two-car parking, and a laundry room with a side by side washer and dryer. HOA fees include cable, internet, gas, water, and the Regatta’s luxurious amenities.”

“This is a rare opportunity to own a single-family residence next to the sand,” say agents Pat Kandel and Debra Berman. “Enter this charming home through a private yard. The front door opens to an inviting living room and large dining area, with an architectural powder room off living room. The family room is just off of the custom kitchen. Beautiful cherry wood floors line the first level and stairs which lead to the three bedrooms and two baths. Also featured are a dry sauna and hot tub.”

“This ultimate luxurious, two-story penthouse has spectacular sweeping Marina and ocean views,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enter into a spacious open living space with a wood burning fire place adjacent to a beautifully renovated kitchen with granite counters, custom walnut cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and separate chef’s entrance. The dining room leads to a patio overlooking the marina harbor. Upstairs the sumptuous master suite offers ample closet space and a beautifully renovated bathroom.”

“This Cape Cod home is a timeless residence, generously proportioned for family living,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Entertain with ease in the open concept dining and living rooms, anchored by an elegant fireplace. The great room flows out to an backyard with a veranda patio, built-in barbecue, and regulation half-size basketball court.

Two downstairs bedrooms can be used for guestrooms or home office space. Upstairs are the spacious master suite and two additional bedrooms.”

The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A How does a Real Estate Broker price a property for sale, and why is it sometimes a different price than on a written appraisal? analysis. You’ll place more reliance in the In a sellers’ market, as we are in today, it is sales of properties more like your own. easy to get carried away and believe that your 1-bedroom 700 square foot condo will sell for • Property features and condition are $1M. Well, here in Silicon Beach, it just might. really the key elements necessary to However, it’s important to understand not only translate those comparable sales into the number, but how your property is valued. a custom price analysis. Although a Let’s start with automated programs — we knowledgeable real estate professional have all gone online, entered our address, with can provide this analysis for you, I always the promise of finding out “how much your like to educate my clients so that they can home is worth”. If you know how to review the understand and evaluate for themselves. findings this can be a good place to start, with This part of the pricing exercise is a comparable sales being the primary of the subjective one in many respects. These are following three criteria used for setting price. elements that will not appear on a spread sheet (although an appraiser may itemize • Comparable sales are critical to any and assign value to some of them). Specific determination of value. When using an location, view or lack thereof, state of automated program, it will pull property sales within a certain radius, and sometimes repair/condition, green or smart features, school district, yard, curb appeal, and style. with certain key attributes, such as number An appraiser does make adjustments for of bedrooms, etc. Nonetheless, it will many of these factors, but one that is not generally include a mix of sales that may familiar with the neighborhood or with what or may not be legitimate comparables for is important to buyers there may be off on your property. For example, condominiums these more subjective value assessments. in large complexes in the Silver Strand area of Marina del Rey may not be accurate • Market demand is the last piece of the indicators of value for condominiums in puzzle, and comes into factor in strategizing smaller complexes on the Marina peninsula. the listing price. This is important and Neighborhood factors, such as east vs. west generally it is best to take professional of Lincoln or north vs. south of Washington advice. Real estate professionals will apply will not be considered by the program. With their actual knowledge of the current market basic knowledge or your neighborhood, you — how many buyers they know are looking, should be able to pick out which “comps” especially in your price range or for your do not belong, and pull them out of the PAGE 26 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section June 28, 2018

specific type of property, and the current availability of properties to choose from.

These factors change regularly, and a few new listings on the market may well change your pricing strategy. For example, there are only 3 condos for sale on the Marina Peninsula under $2M, and that those do not have the ocean views so coveted by buyers.

If you are a seller in that price range, you are going to expect a premium, especially if you are lucky enough to offer a view. Do you know that remodeled, contemporary design is highly sought after in our Silicon Beach areas? From Westchester to East Marina del Rey/Arts District to Culver City and Playa areas, buyers are paying premiums for turnkey properties with modern taste. If you have remodeled, you are in luck. If you have not remodeled there is still opportunity for you to do so — with younger buyers moving into these areas, they can be shown the vision and still bring you a premium for a property that has such potential to increase value.

These factors all are considered when valuing and then pricing a unit for sale. Price unrealistically, without proper consideration of these factors, and buyers may stay away.

Pricing too low can disappoint buyers who don’t want to engage in a bidding war. Take into consideration that your property may be worth more on the open market, due to

factors 2 and 3, than would be apparent in an appraisal, and be prepared to justify your price. I’ve sold many properties where the appraisal came in significantly below sales price, even though we may have had multiple offers at that purchase price. A knowledgeable professional will help you and your buyers anticipate and overcome that hurdle. The market always speaks. In this sellers’ market, if you are priced appropriately, you will sell your property in a relatively short period, sometimes with multiple offers. If it’s priced too high, the market will be silent.

Keep your ears and eyes open, consult with professionals, and be smart in your pricing, so you don’t miss the best seller opportunity in our lifetime. Good luck out there!

This week’s quesTion was answered by

Lisa PhiLLiPs, esq real estate Collective Lisa Phillips is an active Realtor in the Los Angeles area, with more than twenty years as a practicing real estate broker and attorney.

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CLERK OF COURT By: Josefina San Juan, Deputy Clerk date 2/28/2018 Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89155 Submitted by: Jeremy R. Kilber, ESQ. (Nevada Bar No. 10643) WEIL & DRAGE, APC 2500 Anthem Village Drive Henderson, NV 89052 Attorney for Plaintiff PUBLISH: The Argonaut, 6/14/18, 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018127307 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LANDMARK THEATRES. 2222 So. Barrington Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Silver Cinemas Acquisition Co., 2222 So. Barrington Avenue Los Angeles,

CA 90064. State of Incorporation or LLC: DE. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2001. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ George T. Mundorff. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Silver Cinemas Acquisition Co. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 23, 2018. 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). Publish: The Argonaut . Dates: 6/14/18, 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018138113 Type of Filing: Amended (New).

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REGISTERED OWNER(S) Detra Marie Jones, 8346 W. Manchester Avenue #1 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Detra Marie Jones.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 6, 2018. 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). Publish: The Argonaut Dates: 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18, 7/12/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018145177 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MADISON BLUU COLLAR & LEASH; 110 E. 9th Street Ste., #B865 Los Angeles, CA 90079, 7736 Paseo Del Rey #4 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Terri Budow, 7736 Paseo Del Rey #4 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: N/A. I declare that all

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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). Publish: The Argonaut Dates: 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18, 7/12/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018146276 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SENSORY MOTOR BALANCING TECHNIQUE; 2001 S. Barrington Ave., Suite 300A Los Angeles, CA 90025. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Robert I. Jeffrey, 72001 S. Barrington Ave., Suite 300A Los Angeles, CA 90025.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Robert I. Jeffrey.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 14, 2018. 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). Publish: The Argonaut Dates: 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18, 7/12/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018148179 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEGAN MARLENE SKINCARE; 609 N. Pacific Coast Highway Suite 149 Redondo Beach, CA 90277, 4719 Cadison St. Torrance, CA 90503. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Megan Marlene Eastman, 4719 Cadison St. Torrance, CA 90503. 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. /s/: Megan Marlene Eastman. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2018. 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). Publish: The Argonaut Dates: 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18, 7/12/18 ORDeR TO SHOW CAuSe FOR CHAnGe OF nAMe Case no. SS027314 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of SEMEN GLADKOSKOK, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Semen

Gladkoskok filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Semen Gladkoskok to Semyon Gladkoskok 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/10/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K Room: A203. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: June 8, 2018. Gerald Rosenberg, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18, 7/12/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018134829 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOFESA; 8726 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite D 2651 Los Angeles, CA 90045. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sore Feet Saviors, 8726 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite D 2651 Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: DE. 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. /s/ Jessica Echeverry. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: Sore Feet Saviors. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 1, 2018. 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). Publish: The Argonaut. Dates: 6/14/18, 6/21/18, 6/28/18, 7/5/18 FICTITIOuS BuSIneSS nAMe STATeMenT FILe nO. 2018153529 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLISS INTERNATIONAL; 13911 Old Harbor Lane 201 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Arda and Tunca Meric, 13911 Old Harbor Lane 201 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Arda Meric. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 22, 2018. 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.

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Prance Charming My friend is obsessed with dating models. Of course, because he’s dating mostly based on looks, these relationships rarely last. He says that he’s trying to move up in the business world and that being seen with a beautiful woman makes a difference in how he’s perceived. Wouldn’t businesspeople be more impressed if he could keep a relationship going, even if it were with a plainer woman?

— Discerning Dude The problem with dating largely based on looks is that you tend to end up with the sort of woman who’s frequently hospitalized for several days: “I was thinking so hard I dislocated my shoulder.”

However, your friend isn’t wrong; arm candy appears to be the Prada handbag of male competition. Research by social psychologist Bo Winegard and his colleagues suggests that a man’s being accompanied by a modelicious woman functions as a “hard-to-fake” signal of his status, as beautiful women “have the luxury of discriminating among a plethora of suitors.”

In the Winegard team’s experiments, men paired with attractive women were consistently rated as higher in status

than the very same men when they were paired with unattractive women.

In one part of the study, some men were assigned an attractive female partner. The men were told that they’d be conducting a survey out on campus with her and that they “were to act as if they and their assigned partner were in a happy relationship.”

These men were forced to choose between a group of men and a group of women to survey (and thus flaunt their hot female partner to). Interestingly, almost 70% of these guys chose to flaunt to other men. This isn’t surprising, considering how, as the researchers note, men are “largely” the ones who determine one another’s status (within a group of men). Of course, a man’s being seen as high-status by other men is ultimately a path to mo’ better babes — so your friend may basically be getting a twofer by showing off to other dudes.

The reality is, once he’s more established his priority may shift from needing a signal to wanting a partner. At that point, he may come to see the beauty in the sort of woman who has something on her mind — uh, besides a $200 double-process blond dye job and $600 in hair extensions.

Fort Noxious I’m a straight guy in my 30s with pretty strong body odor. I saw your column about how more men are doing body hair trimming. I remember you saying not to remove all the hair, and I don’t want women to suspect I’m gay. However, I’m wondering whether shaving my pits would help with my BO. — Pepé Le Pew When a woman you meet can’t stop thinking about you, ideally her thought isn’t “Could there be a small dead animal making its home in his armpit?”

Underarm stink comes from a specialized sweat gland. Your body has two kinds of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands are the air conditioners of the body, producing sweat that’s pretty much just salty water to cool us off. Apocrine glands, on the other hand, are scent glands, found mostly in the armpits and groin and around the nipples. And sorry, this is gross: Any smelliness emanating from the apocrine areas comes not from the sweat itself but from bacteria that move in to lunch on it.

So — intuitively — it seems like shaving that pit hair (removing it entirely versus just trimming it) would make a difference, giving the bacteria far less of a, um, dining area. Unfortunately, the

studies on this are problematic, with too-small sample sizes (meaning too few participants to know whether the findings reflect reality or are simply due to chance). One of the studies was done not by independent researchers working out of a university lab but by five researchers employed by a multinational company that sells razors and shaving products. This doesn’t necessarily mean their results are skeevy. However, a finding like “Let that armpit hair grow wild and free and wave in the wind like summer grain!” is probably not the stuff career advancement is made of at a company selling hair removal products.

Also, as you suspect, shaved pits on a straight man (one who isn’t an Olympic swimmer or a serious body builder) may lead women to suspect he is gay or some body-obsessed narcissist. If you do decide to try pit-shaving, in summer heat, you might forgo tank tops and wear shirts with loose short sleeves. And when you’re about to get naked with a woman, see that you pre-allay her fears. Explain that the shaving thing is merely about getting the hideodorousness under control — not getting into a skin-tight dress, throwing on a 14-foot boa, and belting out “It’s Raining Men.”

Got a problem? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2018, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter and visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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25 Stimulate 26 Petroleum source 27 Legendary rock guitarist 28 2018 Pyeongchang org.

30 Author Ferber 31 Bolt of lightning?

33 Caulking crew?

37 Building where things are taken back?

42 Within reach 43 How some dares are made 44 Major arteries 46 Impressive groupings 49 Seed cover 50 Flier’s choice 52 Sign on an available boutique?

55 Braun competitor 57 Director DuVernay 59 Comply 60 Joint for jumping 61 __-Cat 62 “Yikes!”

64 Empathetic comment 66 More than wondered 67 Serf surrounded by whales?

71 Leaves painfully 75 Wonder’s “My

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Crèche figure Swelter Bit of information Avis rival Former Disney CEO One of a cube’s 12 Director Oliver to the rescue?

Never-used part of the house?

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Bowls over Capital of France Recovered from a knockout Godzilla and friends solemnly recite?

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84 Compulsively neat, say 86 Hamper 88 Cry with a flourish 89 Neighbor of Ghana 91 Kitchen gadget 95 Fast flight 97 Understanding words 100 Egypt’s second president 101 Cut into cubes 102 Chicago hub 103 Type of numeral 104 Victim of Romulus 105 Atmospheric layer 109 5 for B or 6 for C 110 Jerry in the NBA logo 112 Complain 113 Previously 114 Unaccompanied 116 Kickoff aid 117 Abnormal 119 Squelch 120 Sponge (up) 121 Novelist Levin

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A networking mixer, tabletop expo and food court rolled into one. Over ten restaurants, 80+ businesses and 3,000+ residents join together for an evening of food and community. Playa Vista CenterPointe Club, 6200 Playa Vista Dr., Playa Vista. Free admission; $10 food court. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Marina “Mother’s” Beach Reopening, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate the reopening of Marina del Rey’s beloved beach with the Beach Eats food trucks and live ’70s and ’80s rock by Yachtley Crew. The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at the new picnic shelters at 5 p.m. Mother’s Beach, Lot 10, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. RSVP to mwheeler@visitmarinadelrey.com Providence Saint John’s Health Center Annual Community Meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Providence Saint John’s representatives provide information about the benefits Saint John’s provides to the community and updates on the Development Agreement. Providence Saint John’s Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd., CSS4 Conference Room, Santa Monica. Free. (310) 829-8625; ronald.sorensen@providence.org Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruise, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays

through Oct. Cruise the harbor alongside summer sailing races and under the evening sky. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $37. (310) 301-9900; hornblower.com West Coast Swing, 6:15 p.m. Move your body and free your mind with a swing class and open dance. The beginner class is at 6:15 p.m., the intermediate at 7 p.m., and the intermediate/advanced at 7:45 p.m., followed by open dancing with deejays at 8:30 p.m. $10 per class; $15 for class and open dance.

Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 606-5606; philandmindiadance.com Poets & Writers’ Los Angeles Connecting Cultures Reading, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The eighth annual Readings & Workshops program teams up with 826LA, Returning Soldiers Speak and Uptown Word & Arts to connect diverse writers with diverse audiences. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Maggie Belle Band Tour, 9:30 p.m.

New Orleans-based Maggie Belle Band blends soul, R&B, funk and blues with Maggie’s distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics to capture the soul of the South. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Friday, June 29 SMPL at the Beach, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Santa Monica Public Library pops up with Seaside Story Time, nautical crafts, music lessons, hula hooping and more at the Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica. (310) 434-2608; smpl.org/ beach Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge while having a brew and win prizes. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover; after 9:15 p.m. $10. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Cacao Ceremony & Jewelry Trunk Show, 7 to 9 p.m. Come with an open mind and open heart for this open meditation ceremony from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Bring a pillow to sit on the floor.

After the ceremony enjoy former designer of “Desperate Housewives” Susan Grace’s jewelry trunk show.

ChocoVivo, 12469 W. Washington Blvd., Mar Vista. $10. (310) 845-6259; chocovivo.com The Cotton Candy Room, 7 to 10 p.m. Kimber Springs hosts a one-night art showing, featuring local female artists’ artwork. Take a sweet photo in the Cotton Candy Room or break an item in the Destructive Art Room and be part of the art. 1120 1/2 s Main St., Venice. $7. facebook.com/ kimbersprings1 Jimmy Brewster with Suzanne Taix, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Enjoy dinner and dancing as Jimmy Brewster and Suzanne Taix sing all the classics from Sinatra to swinging rock-n-roll at Marina City Club, 4333 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 8220611x 215; marinacityclub.net KP Hawthorn, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, and Nocona, 8 p.m. Founding member of the band CALICO KP Hawthorn kicks off her solo tour with a California country show followed by Gal Holiday and the Honk Revue, who bring a Gulf Coast feel, and Nocona, an L.A.-based country punk band rooted in blues.

McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Larry Goldings Organ Trio, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Songwriter and pianist Larry Goldings brings his jazz trio Steve Cotter (guitar) and Charles Ruggiero (drums) to Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Ste 180, Westchester. $20. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com Los Angeles Poetics Reading, 8 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the culmination of Beyond Baroque’s L.A. Poetics Seminar with readings by Laurel Ann Bogen, Bill Mohr, Steven Reigns, Lynne Thompson, Amy Uyematsu and other guests. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Bld., Venice. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Zebulon Krol Concert, 8 to 11 p.m.

Zebulon Krol performs a live pop, R&B and dance concert at the beach.

The Venice Beach Bar, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover. (310) 392-3997; thevenicebeachbar.com

Saturday, June 30 Lawn Bowling Open House, 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays in July. Take a stab at this fun, outdoor game and make new friends with the Santa Monica Bowls Club. Wear flat, smooth-soled shoes and get ready to learn the nuances of the sport. Light refreshments served. (310) 440-9400; info@ smlbc.org

The New Orleans-based Maggie Belle Band brings the soul of the South to the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy. SEE THURSDAY, JUNE 28.

“What If World” Theater, 10:30 a.m. What if a tiny dragon lived in my closet? What if cats ruled the world?

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The Jazz Bakery hosts pianist and composer Gerald Clayton with his quartet at the Moss Theatre. SEE SATURDAY, JUNE 30.

Creator of the “What If World” podcast Mr. Eric takes kids’ questions and ideas and spins them into an interactive story. Children’s Book World, 10580 ½ Pico Blvd., West L.A. Free; ages 4 to 8. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com ESMoA Day at the ADM, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The El Segundo Museum of Art and the Automobile Driving Museum team up for a “Experience 35: Grounded” event. Make your own travel journal, recording places you’ve visited, create real toys out of simple household objects and enjoy STEAM activities. Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo.

(310) 909-0950; automobiledrivingmuseum.org Artists & Fleas, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established to bring together emerging artists, indie designers and vintage enthusiasts in an alternative retail setting, Artists & Fleas provides a community gathering spot and hipster haven every Saturday through Labor Day. Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.

Free. artistsandfleas.com Open Mic for Musicians, 2 p.m. Hang out with musicians, jam on stage and crack open a cold one. First come, first play. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a blues and zydeco concert by Jimbo Ross and The Bodacious Blues Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Street Food Cinema: “Top Gun,” 5:30 to 10 p.m. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to an elite Naval flight school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with his fellow pilots.

Live music and food trucks round out the experience. No dogs or tall chairs.

Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. $6 to $22. streetfoodcinema.com Eat See Hear Outdoor Movie: “Lady Bird,” 5:30 to 11 p.m. High school

senior Christine “Lady Bird” MacPherson longs for adventure and sophistication but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic school.

Enjoy gourmet food trucks and live music from singer-songwriter Isla June before the screening at 8:30 p.m.

Santa Monica High School Amphitheater, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $8 to $21. eatseehear.com Beach Bash Benefit, 6 to 10 p.m.

ALLIN presents the 2nd annual Beach Bash Benefit to raise money for the Animal Wellness Foundation that helps lost and neglected animals. The Astronots, KiSMit, ESX and The SYCONS spin all night. Enter the raffle to win killer prizes. Wolf at the Door, 2545 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $10 donation. facebook.com/ allinlosangeles “The People vs. Larry Flynt” with Courtney Love in Person, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. “Hustler” founder Larry Flynt (Woody Harrelson) with the support of his girlfriend Althea Leasure (Courtney Love) hires lawyer Alan Isaacman (Edward Norton) to take his battle of free speech vs. censorship all the way to the Supreme Court. Discussion with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski and actress Courtney Love follows. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $12. (310) 260-1528; facebook.com/aerotheatre Willie Nile, 8 p.m. Singer-songwriter Willie Nile plays folk and alternative rock at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Gerald Clayton Quartet, 8 to 9:30 p.m. The Jazz Bakery hosts a night of the Gerald Clayton Quartet featuring John Clayton (bass), Jeff Hamilton (drums), and Walter Smith III (sax). Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $25 to $35. jazzbakery.org Big Daddy Concert, 8 to 10 p.m.

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Culver City. $25. (310) 398-2583; boulevardmusic.com Nitai Hershkovits & Or Bareket, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Nitai Hershkovits (piano) and Or Bareket (bass) play two sets of jazz at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Ste 180, Westchester. $15. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com

Sunday, July 1 Music at the Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Chelsea Williams gives an acoustic soundtrack to the Santa Monica Farmers Market, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. smgov.net 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 refresh you through the summer. Through Sept. 2. Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-1000; marinadelreyhotel.com Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for an American dance and R&B concert by Floyd and The Flyboys. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Summer Vibes Vol. 1, 2 to 10 p.m. Get ready for the Fourth of July with this Townhouse dance party with awesome music and great vibes. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

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Mt. Olive 2nd Sunday Jazz, 5 p.m.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church presents jazz every second Sunday of the month. This month listen to The Chris Dawson Quartet. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 donation. (310) 452-1116; mtolivelutheranchurch.org

Venice. $5 to $10. facebook.com/ FabricStudiosLAX Trivia with Budds Tuesday Night Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m. Hosted by comedian Dave Williamson this trivia night is equal parts competition and celebration of pop culture. The top three teams receive prizes ranging from gift cards to movie posters to comic books. Brewport Tap House, 204 Main St., El Segundo. (310) 648-8972; facebook.com/brewporttaphouse

“Restorative Justice,” 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Santa Monica High School Restorative Justice Coordinator Robert Howard presents his ideas and experience with restorative justice alternatives.

Potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by program at 6:30 p.m. Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Bldg., 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica. Free.

(310) 422-5431 The Venice Electric Light Parade, 7:15 p.m. Mr. Sebastian “The Light Man” strings LED wheel lights on bikes until 7:45 p.m. and then this family-friendly bike ride travels from Venice to Santa Monica and back, covering about eight miles. Meet at Windward Avenue and Ocean Front Walk. facebook.com/VeniceElectricLightParade

Monday, July 2 Sand and Sea Speakers Toastmasters, 7 to 9 p.m. Whether attempting to overcome your fear of public speaking or looking to improve your presentation skills, Toastmasters will help develop your speaking skills in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 Second St., Santa Monica. Free for guests; $15.50/month for members. sandandsea-speakers.com Salsa Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. World

View L.A. in “Night Vision” at Hal’s Bar & Grill.

SEE MUSEUMS & GALLERIES. champion dance instructor Cristian Oviedo leads a beginner salsa class from 8 to 9 p.m. and a beginner bachata lesson from 9 to 10 p.m. followed by live music and social dancing until 2 a.m. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $12. 21+. (310) 451-2221; facebook.com/westendsalsa

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Gateway to Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of some of the city’s best food trucks gathers each Tuesday at the Sky View Parking Lot, 6101 W. 98th St., Westchester. gatewaytola.org Marshall McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club, 6 p.m. This open reading club meets the first Tuesday of each month for literary

discussions. Temporary meeting relocation to Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Bld., Venice. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Santa Monica Red, White & Brew Pub Crawl, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get a jump on the festivities and enjoy drink specials at multiple Santa Monica venues. Drink specials end at midnight but some venues stay open until 2 a.m.

Buy a ticket and then check in at Circle Bar for a map of participating locations. Circle Bar, 2926 Main St., Santa Monica. $25. facebook.com/ SantaMonicaNightLife Laughter, Lyrics and Art, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Live music, standup comics, painters, and poets all in one happy place on the eve of Fourth of July.

Fabric Studios, 201 San Juan Ave.,

David Francisco Ride for Hope Finale Concert, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

“American Idol” contestant David Francisco celebrates overcoming a severe spinal cord injury and capping off a bicycle ride from San Francisco to L.A. with an evening of acoustic music. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit MusiCares, the Grammy’s music foundation that supported Francisco during his recovery. Apogee Studios, 1715 Berkeley St., Santa Monica. $35. facebook.com/DFRideforHope Venice gets DEEP for InDEEPenDANCE Day, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party for pre-Independence Day at the Townhouse with Marques Wyatt, Doc Martin, DJ Big Cee, Henry Pope and Jeremy Sole from KCRW. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $20 to $30. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Wednesday, July 4 Stars and Stripes 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Run along the beach for freedom. The race includes free downloadable photos, a

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Reflected in Our Times: “The Resistible Rise of Arturo” Ui @ City Garage Berthold Brecht’s 1941 satire of Hitler’s rise to power follows a fictional 1930s Chicago gangster as he convinces a panicked public that no one has the answers but him, setting corruption at city hall into motion amid a backdrop of unemployment, economic depression, graft and fear.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 12 at City Garage, Bergamot Station T1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (310) 453-9939; citygarage.org Barak Ballet:“Desert Transport,” “Cypher” and “E/SPACE” @ The Broad Stage The brainchild of “Rebel Ballerina” Melissa Barak, her eponymouslynamed company performs two world premieres: Joffrey ballet master Nicolas Blanc’s “Desert Transport” and Barak’s own “Cypher,” along with an encore of “E/SPACE,” which the Los Angeles Times called “mind-blowing.”

Limited engagement: 7:30 p.m. Fri-

day and Saturday (June 29 and 30) at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $65 to $110. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.org Pop Culture Mystery Box: “STUNTDRIVER” @ Highways Performance Space Party with your inner demons during this interactive, choose-your-own adventure performance and art installation. Accompanied by a gritty electro-industrial dance rock soundtrack inspired by the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Peaches and ’90s rap, this immersive experience challenges you to battle with society’s expectations of perfection and your own. Expect nods to Star Wars,“The Wizard of Oz,” and haunted houses. And be sure to dress the part — either in all white or “Creaturelike.”

Limited engagement: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday (June 29 and 30) at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. stuntdrivermusic.com A Spoonful of Sugar:“Mary Poppins” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre Be delighted and charmed by the clas-

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Dance Hall Revival: “Reprise 2.0: Sweet Charity” @ UCLA Freud Playhouse Longtime Westsider Marcia Seligson revives her series of vintage American musicals with the originally Bob Fosse-choreographed classic “Sweet Charity” and a partnership with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television.

Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.

Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday (June 28 to July 1) at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse, 245 Charles E. Young Dr., Westwood. $30 to $110. (800) 9822787; reprise2.org

Barak Ballet brings elegant moves to The Broad Stage sic story of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” transformed into a musical for the stage. When the beloved nanny stops by the 1910 English home of Jane and Michael, magic and memorable adventures unfold.

Now playing 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 4 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $23 to $28.

(310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org

Self-Actualization: “Sacred Resistance” @ The Braid Master storyteller Vicki Juditz (The Moth, KCRW’s UnFictional) confronts her German past, the ordinariness of evil and 5,000 years of Jewish history in her heartfelt quest to be a better person.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 26 at The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. $30 to $35. (310) 315-1400; jewishwomenstheatre.org

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W e s t s id e medal, goodie bag and prize 16oz glasses for first, second and third places. 2000 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Check-in/start off of Bay Street near Crescent Bay Park. $21.99 to $36.99. abetterworldrunning.com El Segundo 4th of July Celebration, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks department hosts a daytime festival with community booths, games, food, a three-legged race, hula hoop contest and more. The Main Street Band kicks off the nighttime activities at 5 p.m. and fireworks go off at 9 p.m. Stevenson Field, Eucalyptus Dr. and East Pine Ave., El Segundo.

(310) 524-2700; facebook.com/ esrecandparks/ 4th of July Block Party, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Marina del Rey Hotel hosts

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By Brian Marks Despite all the vibrant goings-on that characterize Los Angeles’ Westside, there can often be a dearth of exciting live music.

The 2332 Collective, an organization that formed specifically to bring new live music experiences to the Westside, is partnering with Winston House to fill that absence with Sam Jam, the fourth annual Venice Block Party. Venice-based indie rock band Young the Giant headlines Sunday’s party with a deejay set, spinning some of their favorite dance tunes.

All of the festival’s proceeds benefit Inner-City Arts, an L.A.-based nonprofit that fosters creativity through visual and performing arts opportunities for at-risk youth.

Winston House, founded in 2015, is perhaps best known for a weekly showcase in its loft on Electric Avenue in Venice. The invitation-only shows have featured acts ranging from niche indie musicians to massively successful pop performers like Ed Sheeran and Janelle Monáe.

This year’s Sam Jam has upgraded in size, moving to Venice’s Oakwood Park from last year’s more modest Boccaccio Avenue pop-up location. Having a larger space has allowed organizers to increase the number of non-musical attractions at the mini-festival.

“We view Oakwood Park, because of its ideal location, as a spot we’re going to be able to grow into over the next few years,” says Winston House founder Corey McGuire. “People spending time together and getting to know their neighbors is really important, so I’m glad this is an opportunity for that.”

Last year’s 2332 Collective and Winston House collaboration packed the block U pp e r Righ t : As Beyoncé’s lead guitarist, Francesca Simone is bringing the instrument back into pop U pp e r B o t t om : Gallant performed at Coachella with collaborators Seal and Jhené Aiko A bov e :

Although music is at the heart of the eight-hour event, visual artists are adding a splash of color to the festival with live painting and interactive works. Last year’s party was an adults-only affair, but this year’s event is open to all ages and features a games area with outdoor summer staples like cornhole and bocce, plus a new kids area with a playground for younger visitors. Expect plenty of food trucks as well, and a biergarten-style area offering libations for thirsty attendees.

Young the Giant has previously shown its connection to and affection for the Westside, organizing a beach cleanup in Santa Monica back in January.

Unlike last year’s electronic-leaning lineup, this year’s festival is peppered with more traditional live performances, including “Weight in Gold” singer-songwriter Gallant, German-born soul man NoMBe, alternative pop duo XYLO and Beyoncé guitarist Francesca Simone doing a solo set. Electronic musician Emmit Fenn’s graceful ambient tracks offer a bit of a cool down from some of the day’s more fiery acts.

Though the 2332 Collective and Winston House are responsible for organizing the Sam Jam festival, its success depends on the participation of local community members.

“A lot of people are coming together to give their time and volunteer,” says 2332 Collective’s Blake Caldwell.

“This wouldn’t happen without that community nature, and it’s really awesome to see how many people are excited to be a part of this.”

Sam Jam, the fourth annual Venice Block Party, happens from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday (July 1) in Oakwood Park, 767 Oakwood Ave., Venice. General admission tickets are $40, but early bird discounted tickets are available at link.dice.fm/ samjam.

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this red, white & BBQ celebration with food, drinks, games and live music on the pool deck and event lawn. The deejay spins until fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Dance poolside or participate in the pie eating contest and beer garden on the lawn. The Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey. $10 cover for pool deck; no cover for event lawn.

(310) 301-1000; facebook.com/ MarinadelReyHotel Culver City Democratic Club Independence Day Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Celebrate patriotism with a picnic in the park. Bring your own food to be put on the barbecue and a dish to share. Watermelon, ice, cold drinks, charcoal, plates and cutlery provided. Blanco Park, 5687 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City. culvercitydemocraticclub.com

4th of July Red, White & Brew BBQ Block Party, 2 to 6 p.m. The Stone Brewing Truck is on hand for this Fourth of July celebration with eight taps pouring a selection of limited and special release craft beers with wine selections also available.

Local band Single Trak performs throughout the evening and Executive Chef Andrew Fujii whips up a variety of barbecue options. Brewport Tap House, 204 Main St., El Segundo.

Free admission. (310) 648-8972; facebook.com/brewporttaphouse Music by the Sea: Fourth of July, 2 to 8:30 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for this special Fourth of July edition of Music by the Sea, featuring R&B band Friends.

Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com

Drunk Uncle Sam: 4th of July Bar Crawl, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Pre-purchase a bar crawl wristband and check in at West End Nightclub to receive a map of participating bars, then let the Fourth of July fun begin. The wristband gets you into participating bars with no cover and drink specials all night long. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $15 for wristband. facebook.com/barcrawlerz

Thursday, July 5 Mar Vista Community Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. The committee meets every first Thursday of the month at the Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. marvista.org

Community Jam, 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Join Jenny & Chris for a jam night the first Thursday of each month. Bring your songs and instruments. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Del Rey Neighborhood Council Education Committee, 7:30 p.m.

The committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at Del Rey Square, 11976 Culver Blvd., Del Rey. delreync.org

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By Christina Campodonico New York’s Central Park has its storied Shakespeare in the Park. Griffith Park here in L.A. has its Free Shakespeare Festival. And in West L.A., Tom Hanks is currently playing Falstaff under the stars in the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ “Henry IV,” nestled in the Japanese Garden of the VA campus until July 1.

Now Westchester and Playa Vista have their own al fresco Shakespeare event: Loyola Marymount University’s Shakespeare on the Bluff. The free outdoor theater festival kicks off this weekend with a three-night run of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at LMU’s Lawton Plaza on Friday and Saturday and at Playa Vista’s Concert Park on Sunday. All three performances are free, as well as an invitation to LMU’s adjacent communities to experience what happens in the theater department throughout the year.

“To do an outdoor Shakespeare on the Bluff festival, if you will, is a dream come true,” says Bryant Keith Alexander, dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, which houses LMU’s theater program. “Because we are not only able to engage in the joy of performance — of public performance of Shakespeare — but also to sort of bleed the borders, if you will, between campus and community. …This is another way in which the university is building bonds and relationships.”

This bridge between the campus and its neighbors is the brainchild of LMU Theater Arts Professor and Chair Kevin Wetmore, who also serves as artistic director for Shakespeare on the Bluff and its company of students, faculty, alumni and professional actors putting on “Midsummer” this weekend and, later in July, “Othello.”

Wetmore’s not only excited about playing Othello’s nemesis Iago July 27 to 29, but also establishing a free, outdoor Shakespeare festival on the Westside that he hopes will become an annual event and serve as a training ground for L.A.’s up-and-coming theater professionals.

“We’re looking to the future and one of the things we tell students is, ‘You’re kind of on the ground floor, so as this grows and develops, we’re hoping that you then become the alumni, who come back and work with students in 2025,’” he says, noting that Shakespeare on the Bluff is already in the works for next year and that everyone in the cast except the professional actors are volunteering their time. The students aren’t receiving course credit, but they’re gaining PAGE 34 THE ARGONAUT June 28, 2018

LMU Theater Arts Professor Kevin Wetmore (above) leads a merry band of LMU students, alumni, faculty and professional actors for Shakespeare on the Bluff perhaps something even more valuable professional actors, especially.

— experience.

“Lynn [Favin, who plays Titania in “It definitely feels like one of my first ‘Midsummer’] is one of our professional more professional projects,” says LMU actors and she has just been fantastic,” rising senior and Theater Arts major says Oreskovich, who plays Titania’s Olivia Twiford, who plays Puck in dopey, donkey-headed love interest Nick “Midsummer.” “This really feels more Bottom. “She came to our rehearsals, like we’re putting on a production. We fully memorized like she was supposed have less rehearsal time, and we are still to be and ready to jump into the scenes. able to keep our day jobs and rehearse, so … It’s constantly keeping me on my feet.

I feel like it’s preparing me for the I’m making sure that I’m as prepared as I outside world once I graduate.” need to be for every single rehearsal.”

Rising junior Olivia Oreskovich The admiration is mutual on the pro side appreciates the opportunity to work with as well — especially for Favin, who’s

been acting professionally for almost a decade now and starred as Ophelia in a national tour of “Hamlet” before joining this production of “Midsummer.”

“I’m very impressed with them,” she says. “Working with them has been very humbling. They’re way far beyond where I was at that age. …

Light years beyond.”

Wetmore says bringing in pros to work with students “raises everyone’s game,” while having faculty rehearse with students during the summer brings down some of the more traditional classroom hierarchies that exist between students and professors during the school year, creating a more true-to-life rehearsal experience for everyone involved.

“The discoveries that you make in the rehearsal room, where it is no longer a teacher-student dynamic but merely a group of people at different stages in their careers creating together, is really exciting,” he says. “And the results, I think, will be seen onstage on the LMU campus and down in Playa Vista.”

LMU and Playa Vista’s outdoor settings also give opportunities for students to stretch their acting abilities and learn how to quickly adapt to unconventional theater spaces, like moving from the tiered steps of Lawton Plaza to the flatter, more garden-like Concert Park in the space of two brief rehearsals.

“They really have to work with their voices,” observes “Midsummer” director and LMU theater arts faculty member Nenad “Neno” Pervan. “They have to project. They have to practice their diction. The space is a lot wider. They learn how to conquer the space, and they learn how to relate to each other.”

For audiences, the only deterrent to seeing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on LMU’s bluffs may be the more-oftenthan-not wintry feeling of the Westside’s summer nights. But to that, Wetmore says bring a blanket and bundle up; the backdrop will more than make up for it.

“The sun sets at 8:10. The play starts at eight o’clock,” he says. “I mean, we couldn’t have asked God for better planning.”

Shakespeare on the Bluff’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” happens at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday (June 29 and 30) at LMU’s Lawton Plaza (1 LMU Dr.) and at 7 p.m. Sunday (July 1) at Playa Vista’s Concert Park, (13020 Pacific Promenade). “Othello” happens at 8 p.m.

June 27 and 28 at LMU’s Lawton Plaza and 7 p.m. July 29 at Playa Vista’s Central Park Bandshell (12405 E. Waterfront Drive). Tickets are free.

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Film screenings of his feature-length film, exploring his experiences of living in this metropolis, happen at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., Santa Monica. Free.

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