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Traffic, pedestrian and bicyclist issues are real. We need competent professionals to assess it all and come up with real solutions, not the kneejerk political moves we’ve seen. There’s no traffic design solution that will protect Bike Paths to Nowhere likely compromised pedestrians Re: “City Will Restore Traffic and drivers in the dark of the night Lanes on Vista Del Mar,” on a road through a tidal swamp. News, July 27 It seems unusual to spend tax I haven’t actually seen anyone dollars running “experiments.” use the new bike lanes on Culver How much money has been and Jefferson boulevards, but wasted putting down what looked suppose someone did. Where do like permanent lane markers, they go when they get to Lincoln? scraping them up to reconfigure,
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VOL 47, NO 31 Local News & Culture
NEWS
COVER STORY
THE ADVICE GODDESS
Justice for Kristine
Class Act
How to Train Your Husband
Marina Marketplace killer gets life without parole ........................................ 6
‘Glee’ alum Matthew Morrison puts on a show in Marina del Rey .................... 12
Correct carelessness by interrupting the brain’s autopilot ................................ 30
Earth Isn’t Dead Yet
WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
THIS WEEK Painting by Ruth Chase
Al Gore sends a hopeful message from Playa Vista . ..................................... 8
No Middle Ground Venice is divided about affordable housing by the beach . ........................... 10
Celebrate local color at the Festival of Chariots ............................................ 31
ARTS & EVENTS
EDITORIAL Photo by Ted Lux
Native Stories ‘West of Lincoln Project’ shares unvarnished . truths about Venice . ............................ 15
Food & Drink Mike Bonin’s Wrong Turn Playa del Rey road diet was a disaster of his own creation ............................... 9
Sumatra Comes to Venice Wallflower’s chef showcases his native Pinakan cuisine . .................................... 17
Chasing Orwell’s Ghost Russian doping scandal documentary finds shades of ‘1984’ . .......................... 32 On the Cover: “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison can act, sing and dance, but above all he strives to entertain. Photo by Brian Bowen Smith. Design by Michael Kraxenberger.
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By Gary Walker The man who shot and killed a 17-yearold girl during a drug deal in the Marina Marketplace parking lot last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Cameron Anthony Frazier, 23, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole during a July 26 hearing at the Airport Courthouse in Westchester. Last month a jury convicted Frazier of first-degree murder during the commission of a robbery and other charges related to the death of Kristine Carman, who died from a single gunshot wound to the head on Jan. 6, 2016, while seated in the back of older sister Lacey Carman’s SUV as it was parked outside Jerry’s Deli. Frazier fired a handgun into the vehicle while trying to rob the sister’s boyfriend, Tyler Odom, of two pounds of marijuana that Odom was attempting to sell for $6,000, according to court testimony. Odom testified under immunity that Kristine was not aware of the drug deal. Frazier chose not to testify.
Cameron Frazier awaits his sentence at the Airport Courthouse Lacey and Kristine’s mother sobbed as she read a statement prior to Frazier’s sentencing.
“I’ll never get over the loss of her,” said Misti Carman. “It was the first time that she was outside of my sight. I talked to
her 20 minutes before she was killed. … She was honest, truthful and loyal. Losing her has left a big hole.” Frazier’s father, who did not state his name, spoke after Carman. “This has been a very difficult situation for everyone. We’ve experienced a loss that we’ll be dealing with for the rest of our lives,” he said. “On behalf of our family, our son is a good-hearted young man.” Frazier was stoic throughout the sentencing hearing. He only uttered a barely audible “yes” when Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kathryn Solorzano asked if he understood his right to appeal his sentence. Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Alan Nakasone, who represented Frazier, filed an appeal immediately after the verdict. Nakasone said the appeal focuses on some of the evidence included at trial, including incriminating statements that Frazier made during a police interrogation. (Continued on page 11)
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By Shanee Edwards There was no politicking as Al Gore and the directors of “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” spoke before a live audience at YouTube Space LA in Playa Vista on July 28, the day of the film’s release. Instead, the former vice president turned climate change crusader spoke calmly and firmly about truth and hope. It’s been 11 years since “An Inconvenient Truth” set off alarm bells around the world with its call for immediate action to put the brakes on global warming. Since then, “climate-related extreme weather events are a lot more numerous and more destructive,” said Gore — but there’s also good news. “We have the solutions now. Solar and wind electricity have come down incredibly fast in price. Electric cars are becoming more available — the new consumer version of Tesla is about to come out, and all the major [car] manufacturers are about to introduce them. Batteries are coming down [in price], so we have the ability to solve this now,” Gore said. “I think it’s important to convey that message. It’s
The YouTube Space LA panel focused on reasons to be hopeful one of the reasons why people come away from watching Bonni [Cohen] and Jon [Shenk]’s film feeling hopeful but also feeling a great sense of urgency.” Billed as a “fireside chat,” the panel also included Joe Hanson, founder of the science-focused YouTube channel “It’s Okay to Be Smart,” and was
moderated by Kate Brandt, head of Google’s global sustainability program. YouTube has its own role to play in increasing global awareness of climate change, panelists said. For one, people being able to capture video evidence of extreme weather and instantly share it with the world puts a giant wrench in
the agenda of climate change deniers. “People are noticing the climate is changing very quickly. People are looking on the computer in their daily lives and are seeing evidence of something they are being told doesn’t exist. The two things aren’t jiving. It’s becoming clearer to people … that now is the time to act, especially since the solutions are here,” Shenk said. But there’s another, more obvious connection between YouTube and “An Inconvenient Sequel.” In the first film, Gore takes audiences through a slideshow of mostly still photos and graphs. But the new film relies heavily on dramatic video footage, much of it generated from YouTube videos. “Some of it, from a visual perspective, looks like computer-generated material,” said Cohen. “The best example came from a helicopter pilot in Greenland who is flying over the Jakobshavn Glacier. … He noticed that not only was it extremely hotter than normal, but the glaciers were exploding and just falling down in all these different places. So (Continued on page 11)
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Friday morning traffic congestion on Vista Del Mar walks back his role in it. Turns out it wasn’t him but the city Department of Transportation that made the changes on Vista Del Mar “suddenly and without community input because they were told the city faced immediate and serious liability concerns,” Bonin says. The liability argument makes sense: The city did pay out a $9.5-million legal settlement in April for the death of a teenage pedestrian on Vista Del Mar. Funny that Bonin didn’t make this clear from the get-go, before he got clobbered for eight weeks on social media and in letters to the editor. But that’s his story now, and he’s sticking to it. “The rationale for the Safe Streets Playa del Rey initiative was about safety, and the
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By Gary Walker A plan to build affordable housing on the Venice Boulevard median between Pacific and Dell avenues is already facing organized local resistance, even though an official proposal has yet to reach City Hall. Voicing concerns about increased density, questioning the location’s suitability for multifamily housing and even expressing skepticism about the motivation for developing the parcel, project opponents say officials should look elsewhere for solutions to the city’s housing affordability crisis. “The development is totally unnecessary,” said Daryl Barnett, a frequent critic of city policy initiatives who lives east of Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the Presidents Row neighborhood of Venice. “There are other options that are a lot cheaper and don’t rip the heart and soul out of Venice.” The Venice median parcel, currently a 2.5-acre public parking lot with 188 spaces about 500 feet from the beach, is one of three locations in Venice that city planners and L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin are eyeing for affordable housing construction. The rationale is to bring more middle- and low-income housing to rapidly gentrifying Venice, including housing for the homeless. Venice Community Housing Corp., nonprofit builders of affordable housing in the area for nearly 30 years, have partnered with the Hollywood Housing Community Corporation in an exclusive negotiating agreement with the city for potential redevelopment of the Venice median. Specifics of the proposal remain in flux as VCHC staff converse with neighborhood stakeholders, but as of this writing they’re contemplating two mixed-use buildings containing 140 apartments, 10,500 square foot of community-serving retail and community arts spaces, and enough parking spaces to preserve the current level of beach parking as well as accommodate residents. What’s currently on the drawing board would create 32 studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two-bedroom apartments, 34 live-in art studios and four units for onsite management and maintenance employees, Venice Community Housing Corp. Executive Director Becky Dennison said. Half the new units would go to formerly homeless tenants. A preliminary rendering by architect Eric Owen Moss that Dennison distributed at a recent community meeting shows a pair of rectangular multi-story structures with interior parking structures.
Public beach parking in the Venice Boulevard median, slated for 140 apartments “When we submit our package to city planning in September, there will be a lot more information” — including a cost estimate for the project, Dennison said. “We have deep roots and history, and we have trust in the community. We’re hoping to capture the flavor and history of Venice.” ‘The Nail in the Coffin’ Developing the Venice median would be VCHC’s largest construction effort to date; of the 15 apartment buildings the nonprofit has built in Venice, Mar Vista and Del Rey, the biggest holds 32 units. Barnett is skeptical that VCHC is up to the task — “This is way above their heads,” she said — but others leading the opposition charge are more cynical about the city’s rationale for building affordable housing in Venice. Venice Vision, a grassroots community group formed last year to “better understand Councilman Bonin’s personal vision for Venice,” does not believe that Bonin is acting solely to mitigate homelessness. “This is a building of mass scale that is being pushed into our community under the guise of helping people, and what it really is [about] is a development and a rezoning issue. It’s about making money for developers and about what politicians find more monetarily beneficial to them,” said Venice Vision organizer Zelda Lambrecht. “They are planning something that is not in character and scale with the community and will not solve our community’s homelessness issues,” she
said. “It has an underlying intention of being helpful, but it’s really a bad development.” Barnett is distrustful of almost any development that Bonin supports. “Mike Bonin has already let Venice Beach turn into a homeless encampment, and now he wants to compound it by building this monstrosity,” she said. “It’s like putting the nail in the coffin of [Venice founder] Abbot Kinney’s dream.” Venice Vision and its allies argue there are thousands of vacant or underutilized buildings throughout Los Angeles that the city could rehab and retrofit to house the homeless before going to the expense of creating new developments on city-owned land. Dennison doubts there are all that many city-owned buildings available for residential use. As for privately owned vacant parcels, she too has pushed city leaders to consider purchasing them — but it’s not as easy as it seems, she said. “They’re not always for sale or sometimes — often — they need to meet certain city, health and housing standards in order to be used for housing,” Dennison said. “And I’ve never seen any evidence of thousands of unoccupied buildings in Los Angeles.” Clarence “C.C.” Carter, formerly a Venice Neighborhood Council member, still thinks the city should first consider buying and rehabilitating existing structures, even if some are privately owned and would require asbestos removal and other work to get them up to code. “The amount of money to do something like that is a lot less than building a new
one from the ground up,” Carter said. “It would seem that taking a building and retrofitting it would also take less time than building a new one. And if so many people are asking about it, what’s the real reason they’re not doing it?” Lambrecht noted that Bonin’s office has not publicly released the series of questions that developers must answer when they bid on developments, which include requests for quotes and requests for proposals. Dennison acknowledged that VCHC has yet to release such documents, largely due to community polarization surrounding the twin topics of homelessness and development in Venice. “We didn’t want any misinformation getting out on social media and the internet before we submitted everything to city planning, but they will be public after we submit them. We plan to be very transparent,” Dennison said. An ‘Overwhelming’ Need A map being distributed by Venice Vision shows a cluster of planned or potential affordable housing developments in Venice, but only one in the rest of Council District 11. Lambrecht and Carter believe Venice is willing to shoulder some of the load of providing housing for the homeless, but feel other communities must also do their part. Dennison said those who believe affordable housing has been concentrated in Venice are mistaken. “Out of the 6,000 affordable housing units that the city has built in the last 15 years, only 42 of them are in Venice,” she said. And while homelessness continues to rise citywide and in Venice, the neighborhood’s overall housing stock is shrinking. This year’s county homeless count found 1,191 homeless people in Venice, up from about 1,000 in 2016. Last month, the Wall Street Journal published results of a study that found Venice lost about 700 units of housing from 2000 to 2015 as housing prices soared nearly 250%, with few apartments being built as developers consolidated lots to build larger singlefamily homes. The notion that city officials should sell public land rather than put affordable housing on it doesn’t make much sense to Dennison. “We believe in providing housing in Venice, and the use of public land is the best way to provide housing in a historically diverse community,” she said. “When we have the opportunity to build more, we have to go for it. The need is so overwhelming.”
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Marina Marketplace Killer Gets Life Without Parole (Continued from page 6) After repeatedly asking whether he needed to have an attorney present, Frazier told LAPD detectives that he “made a mistake” — “The gun went off; I didn’t point it at anybody,” he said — and disclosed where he had hidden the murder weapon.
prison without parole,” she said. Solorzano also expressed sadness at Frazier’s fateful decision to bring a gun to the drug deal that would spin out of control and end up costing Kristine her life. “From my perspective, this is a terrible
“Her death was entirely unjustified. She was very young and, in this scenario, she was completely innocent.” — L.A. Superior Court Judge Kathryn Solorzano
Nakasone had fought to keep that confession out of court, but Solorzano overruled that motion. “[Solorzano] believes that she made the correct rulings. I respectfully disagree,” Nakasone said. When it came to sentencing Frazier, Solorzano said legal statutes allowed for very little flexibility. “I don’t have the discretion to sentence the defendant to anything beyond life in
outcome from an unjustifiable event. Her death was entirely unjustified,” Solorzano said. “She was very young and, in this scenario, she was completely innocent.” For complete trial coverage, read “Murder in the Marina” (Cover Story, June 8) at argonautnews.com.
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“We are in the early stages of a Global Sustainability Revolution. This has the magnitude of the Industrial Revolution, but the speed of the Digital Revolution.” — Al Gore stands as a frightening example of the accelerating impacts of climate change, Gore said they are not cause for despair. “I have come to the conclusion, and others have as well, that we are in the early stages of a global sustainability revolution. This has the magnitude of the industrial revolution, but the speed of the digital revolution,” he said. “And, instead of starting in a little corner of England in a world with 1.5 billion people and slowly spreading outward, this Sustainability Revolution is being jumpstarted in rich and poor countries alike in every part of the world.” Gore argued that digital tools are not
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By Christina Campodonico Matthew Morrison is hard to pin down. The multi-hyphenate performer moves fluidly between acting, singing and dancing — and he’s one heck of a busy guy. He’s currently shooting a film in China, taking a solo concert show on a national tour, and running a men’s apparel and accessory business he co-founded this summer. Acclaimed for his golden voice in Broadway musicals such as “Hairspray” and “The Light in the Piazza,” Morrison’s been nominated for a Tony, a Golden Globe and an Emmy while playing heartthrobs on the big and small screen — most notably the compassionate and crush-worthy high school glee club director William Schuester, or “Mr. Schue,” on the wildly popular TV musical dramedy “Glee.” The barrier-breaking series about a misfit group of show choir kids chasing their dreams not only launched the Broadway star into the pop culture mainstream, it arguably made musical theater cool again. “‘Glee’ was great because it shamelessly stood for something at a time when social responsibility was as uncool as, well, being in your high school show choir,” wrote The Daily Beast’s Kevin Fallon when the show ended in 2015. “It was a nerds-shall-rise moment for musical PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT August 3, 2017
theater fans who had been waiting for their turn on the pop-culture kick line.” More recently, Morrison went on to star in the Harvey Weinstein-produced musical “Finding Neverland” and has a role in the upcoming period drama “Tulip Fever,” starring Oscar winner Alicia Vikander.
great pop songs that are great songs to dance to,” including musical renditions from “Glee” and maybe a few Elton John hits. “I love anything Elton John,” Morrison says. “Just his melodies and his lyrics are so amazing and evocative and fun and fresh. I’ve been listening to his music for
“I was also an athlete. I didn’t bear the brunt of too much talk or bullying. But I really felt it was my personal duty to stand up for a lot of people who weren’t necessarily good at athletics and were still into dance.” — Matthew Morrison But pretty soon he’ll be adding the role of a lifetime to his resume: dad. The 38-year-old is expecting his first child with wife Renee Puente later this year. Morrison is tight-lipped about baby details as well as the set list for this Thursday’s free Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series performance at Burton Chace Park. But in a telephone interview Friday, Morrison did say he looks forward to jazzing up his repertoire of standards and show tunes with “some
the past 20 years and it’s still so relevant. … It’s something that every generation can really get behind.” But mostly Morrison just wants to put on a good show. “I’m an entertainer,” he says, “and I just want people to be entertained.” How did Gene Kelly become one of your idols? Growing up, I was always in the theater. I started at a very young age. The two
monuments of musical theater that you could watch on film were Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Fred Astaire was kind of the aristocrat and Gene Kelly was kind of the proletariat, the working class man. I always really associated myself with Gene Kelly — just seeing him dance, it really inspired me to dance. He made [dance] look so masculine and so athletic. … He was my role model. He made [dance] look so cool. And it’s something that I’ve tried to do for future generations — to kind of keep dance alive and keep it masculine and keep it cool. Did you have to overcome social biases about men who dance? My first foray into dance was breakdancing. I got some cool points from people for that. But the breakdancing really led me into a love and an appreciation for all forms of dance. I got into ballet, tap and jazz. And I was lucky in high school. I really kind of held my own, and I was also an athlete. I didn’t bear the brunt of too much talk or bullying. But I really felt it was my personal duty to stand up for a lot of people who weren’t necessarily good at athletics and were still into dance. I felt that was my place and my role, and some lifelong friendships came from those moments.
ArgonautNews.com Was attending the Orange County School of the Arts anything like “Glee”? I guess there were some similarities. Big difference though, I was student in high school and not a teacher. [Laughs] … My inspiration for [Mr. Schuester] was a teacher I had in high school. That teacher — the guy who founded the Orange County School of the Arts, Ralph S. Opacic — is someone I’m still incredibly close to, and OCSA’s my legacy. I go back to the school. I do master classes with the kids. And I always try to tell them that “I was you. I was a kid who had a dream, and I just worked really hard and had a couple of lucky breaks and was able to have a great career basically singing and dancing and playing make believe for a living.” “Glee” was such a cultural phenomenon. What do you think it did for musical theater in America? Most people in Middle America, their idea of theater is basically going to see a kids’ high school production of a show. … I think people had such a bad connotation of theater because that’s all they were really exposed to. So I think “Glee” just opened people’s eyes to the magic of live theater.
Other than the fame it brought you, what impact did “Glee” have on your life? I’m just so happy that I got to play a character on TV that actually stood for something and was such a positive role model. I could have played a doctor, a lawyer, a cop — the standard thing you see on TV. But this is someone who actually had passion for teaching and those kids and performance. And I think I still have that impact on people who are fans of the show. As I get further and further away from the show, the impact of the show resonates even more for me now because people come up to me and say, “I had such a hard time in high school, but ‘Glee’ really changed my life and it gave me a new perspective and a new outlet.” And I think it really changed people’s lives. It was the only time when people could actually sit down with their families and watch an episode about being gay in high school, or being bullied or … being pregnant in high school. And hopefully people can just sit and watch an episode of “Glee” and actually have a conversation with their family after an episode. That’s how I picture a perfect night of watching “Glee” — watching it and having a
great outlet to vocalize more thoughts on what you just saw. What do you see as your next act? It’s been a crazy ride since the show. I have a big role in “Grey’s Anatomy” coming up. I’m shooting this fantastic movie in China. I’m doing concerts all over the world. I just stared a business called Sherpapa because I’m going to be a new dad. Congratulations! Thank you! I just realized that there’s nothing out there for cool dads. If you want to have a diaper bag, you’re forced to carry your wife’s bag, or put stuff in a backpack. So [friend Zach McDuffie and I] kind of created this new manly and classic bag for dads, and we also have a lot of great apparel. So that’s been a really cool and different journey for me as well. How do you feel about becoming a father? There’s a few moments in your life when you get to actually hit the reset button and kind of start fresh, and I’m so excited to do that. I’m 38 years old and I feel like I’m doing this at the perfect time because I got to live and I had so many life experiences that I can
really pass down to my child. … I have the perfect partner in my life — Renee. We’re so ready for this journey. I’m really excited to be a present and proactive father. Do you have a song that speaks to you in terms of becoming a father? The song that’s been playing in my head a lot is “Fix You” by Coldplay. I love that song. It’s just so beautiful. The way [Chris Martin] sings it in his falsetto, too, it’s almost like a lullaby. I’m trying to learn it right now so I can sing it to my kid. Acting, singing or dancing — do you have a favorite? I love them all. Honestly, it really depends on the day. Right now I love acting, I think. If you ask me right now, just because I’ve been doing it so much. But the great thing about my career is I’ve been able to do all three. That’s why I think “Glee” and my performances on Broadway have been the perfect jobs for me, because I got to do all three at once. It’s just like the perfect song. Matthew Morrison performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. Visit beaches.lacounty.gov/concerts for venue FAQs.
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Native Stories Ruth Chase’s ‘West of Lincoln Project’ shares unvarnished truths about Venice life in the 1970s and ’80s By Christina Campodonico Pro boxer turned pastor Leonard Duran brandishes Venice pride everywhere he goes. Raised on Indiana Avenue, he wears Venice on his skin — his inked arms, chest and back a symbol of his past life running with the notorious Venice 13 gang and of his continued devotion to the community that shaped him. A friend once told him, “You’re from Venice, you need to show it.” “‘Show it and show it I will,’” said Duran, now 54. “I put Venice everywhere.” Duran’s portrait in the “West of Lincoln Project,” an art and oral history project by artist Ruth Chase, shows his neighborhood pride peeking out: “Venice” tattooed around the base of his neck, “Venice” emblazoned on his royal blue tank top. It wasn’t easy growing up in Venice — Duran’s dad was shot and killed when he was five years old — but it was home. “I have good and bad memories of this place,” he said, “but it’s the place that raised me.” Duran’s story and portrait is one of 12 featured in the debut exhibit of Chase’s project, opening at Venice Arts on Saturday.
Chase, 52, also grew up in Venice, attending Venice High and running free on the boardwalk, when it was rougher around the edges — riddled with drugs and choked by crime in the ’70s and ’80s. “Drive-by shootings would be in the
save my life.” When Chase began working on the “West of Lincoln Project” about two years ago — starting with a portrait of herself— she didn’t think that she would revisit this part of her life, but “the
Chase and personal anecdotes assembled in accompanying biographical texts by Gena Lasko. Working from photographs of her subjects and interviews with them, Chase collaborated with each subject to create a portrait that to them would feel like an accurate representation of their life. When she started the project, Chase was met with resistance. “‘Who the f**k are you?’ … ‘What are you trying to get out of this’?” she recalls of the responses to calls for subjects on Facebook and Craigslist. There was a fear of being exposed and — Ruth Chase vulnerable, she notes. But as her subjects started to open up, Chase realized that hesitation came from born-and-bred portrait was all about me growing up in news on a regular basis. Helicopters Venetians’ loyalty to the neighborhood, its Venice,” she says. “All the bad stuff would fly over the house every night. I actually — everything that I was afraid of, sense of tribalism and unwritten rules to would count the gunshots to see how protect, defend and show no weakness. many I could hear that night,” remembers everything that happened that was dark.” “People who grow up in Venice — I Chase, who lived on Ocean Front Walk So she started reaching out to people she don’t know if it’s through the crisis or and Rialto Avenue as a child and now knew from her childhood and friends of friends who grew up in Venice around the drama or community spirit — there’s an resides in Northern California. identity and a bonding that goes really time she did, interviewed them and “I remember it being labeled ‘the Drug deep,” says Chase. “You were growing up painted their portraits. Capital of the World Per Square Foot,’” in a tribe where there were a lot of rules. Combining personal history with she continues, recalling how drugs were easily available to young teens like her. “I portraiture, these paintings tell the stories You weren’t as free as the people who (Continued on page 16) had to move out of Venice basically to of each subject with visual imagery by
“You were growing up in a tribe where there were a lot of rules. You weren’t as free as the people who moved from Minnesota to be openly gay.”
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“You might call it a fusion cuisine, but we didn’t think of it that way. They call it Pinakan cuisine, and it includes spices and techniques introduced by traders from China, India, Thailand and Vietnam, all mixed with local flavors.” — Chef Harryson Tobing authentic, even if the details of my presentation are a little different.” The cuisine is Indonesian, but on a typical day the menu items are from all over that vast country. Most Indonesian restaurants here serve the food of Java, the most populous island, or Bali, the most visited,
“I grew up by Lake Toba near a Chinese community, and they had their own cuisine — you might call it a fusion cuisine, but we didn’t think of it that way. They call it Pinakan cuisine, and it includes spices and techniques introduced by traders from China, India, Thailand and (Continued on page 18)
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Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg and Associates 800-804-9132 www.306BoraBora202.com www.JesseWeinberg.com
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Stephanie Younger The Stephanie Younger Group 310.499.2020 | stephanieyounger.com Open House
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7408 W. 81st Street, Kentwood 7408W81St.com 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,299,000
8620 Belford Avenue #505, Osage Open House
8620BelfordAve505.com 2 Bed | 3 Bath | $650,000
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7905 Westlawn Ave, Kentwood
8701Falmouth202.com 2 Bed | 1 Bath | $549,000
7905WestlawnAve.com 3 Bed | 3 Bath | $1,269,000
8009EmersonAve.com 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,350,000
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8009 Emerson Avenue, Kentwood
7935ChaseAve.com 5 Bed | 4 Bath | $1,895,000
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8701 Falmouth Ave #202, Playa Del Rey Open House
7935 Chase Avenue, Kentwood
7560McConnellAve.com 3 Bed | 3 Bath | $1,499,000
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Sun 2–5pm
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8310 Rayford Drive, Westchester
717-719 N. Formosa Ave, West Hollywood
8310RayfordDr.com 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,049,000
717FormosaAve.com 5 Bed | 3 Bath | $1,499,000 Shown By Appointment
Sun 2–5pm
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305 Warren Lane, Inglewood
8121 Westlawn Avenue, Kentwood
5822 Abernathy Drive, Westchester
305WarrenLane.com 2 Bed | 2 Bath | $569,000
8121WestlawnAve.com 5 Bed | 5 Bath | $ 1,650,000
5822AbernathyDr.com 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,350,000
Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478. CalBRE# 01365696
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COMING SOON | $615,000
JUST LISTED | $1,695,000
FOR SALE | $14,995,000
FOR SALE | $3,595,000
PANOS PAPADOPOULOS
RICK DERGAN
International Real Estate Consultant
International Real Estate Consultant
Panos@SoldByARIA.com 949.235.7315 CaBRE# 01332785
Rick@SoldByARIA.com 424.274.2533 CaBRE# 00972387
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MARINA CITY CLUB
Three Gre at Le as e s ! 1BR+Loft, Asking $2600, Furnished, 8505 Gulana Ave, #5205, Playa del Rey, 90293 1BR+den, Asking $1950, 7742 Redlands Street, #H3030, Playa del Rey, 90293 4BR+4BA, Asking $5200, 5593 Palm Drive, Hawthorne, 90250, in the most sought-after 360 complex.
Eileen McCarthy With on-site office
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1 Bed/1 Bath Ocean/City & Mountain Views . . . . . . . . .S. .O. L. .D. . . . . $469,900 1 Bed/1 Bath Marina Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000
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2 Bed/2 Bath Ocean & Marina Views . . . . . . . . . . . NEW . . . . . LISTING . . . . . . . . $4,300/MO NEW 2 Bed/2 Bath Ocean & Marina Views Furnished . . . . . . LISTING . . . . . . . . $5,000/MO
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MARINA OCEAN PROPERTIES 4333 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.822.8910 emcarthy@hotmail.com • www.MarinaCityProperties.com
When navigating through market challen closing is all that matters.
Congratulations to Brian Christie
Work For You, Work With You, To Estate Nee Ne Work To Serve Serve Your Your Real Real Estate Phil Gilboy, Broker/Owner of theWith Real Estate Consultants, congratulates Brian Christie of the Agents in Action! team for achieving Quality Service Certified Platinum status for the 11th consecutive year. QSC Platinum is the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry based on independently validated customer satisfaction survey results. Brian’s stellar reviews place him in the top 2% of real estate agents in North America based on overall client satisfaction, and for the month of August will be the Featured Agent on QSC’s website. “Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients,” says Larry D. Romito, CEO of QSC. To learn more about the benefits of hiring a Quality Service Certified real estate professional to represent you with your next home purchase or sale, visit www. qualityservice.org, or call Brian Christie at (310) 910-0120.
#1 in Marina City Club SaleS
Marina City Club 3 bed + 2 ba
$935,000
Marina City Club 3 bed + 2 ba
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Marina City Club Penthouse 2 bed plus office/loft + 2.5 ba
$799,000
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$1,125,000
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in escrow CHarleS leDerMan bre# 00292378
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Just Sold 5 bed + 4 ba 5 bed + 4 ba 3 bed + 3 ba
$2,005,000 $1,600,000 $1,350,000
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$539,000
$950,000
The ArgonAuT PRess Releases westcHester Home
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Pacific Palisades Home
outstanding Performance
“You will be impressed by this move-in ready, three-bed, twobath, home’s curb appeal,” say agents Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia. “The living room has abundant natural light pouring through the bay window. The kitchen opens to a spacious family room with French doors to the west-facing covered patio. The master bedroom retreat, formal dining room, and laundry room complete the floor plan. Relax in the privacy of the alluring rear yard with spa, gazebo, patio, rear seating area and lush foliage.” Offered at $1,225,000 Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia, Coldwell Banker 310-780-0864 and 310-913-8112
“Enjoy ocean views from this sunny two story townhome, just steps from the sand in the Breakers complex,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The interior offers an open floor plan with wood floors, high ceilings and oversized windows. The first floor flows through to an ocean-view patio and features the living and dining rooms, and a bonus office. The master suite features its own patio and an en-suite bathroom. Details include Inunit laundry, a tankless water heater, and plantation shutters.” Offered at $1,669,000 Jesse Weinberg, Jesse Weinberg & Associates 800-804-9132
“This modern two-story, four-bed, three-and-a-half-bath, Cape Cod home is in the desirable El Medio Bluffs,” says agent Jacques Aureille. “Features of this turnkey home include a two-story entry, and espresso stained hardwood floors throughout. A spacious office with cherry built-ins and a guest suite are on the main floor. French doors from the living room open to the backyard. The master suite features a fireplace, his and her walk-in closets, and French doors to a private balcony that overlooks the pool and the ocean views.” Offered at $3,650,000 Jacques Aureille, Coldwell Banker 310-493-2629
Scott Gibson recently congratulated Peter and Ty Bergman for their outstanding performance, having done 11 of 14 sales in the Silver Strand this year, and for being #1 in Marina del Rey home sales. They are also ranked in the Real Trends top 250 of most influential real estate agents in Southern California, and RE Executive Magazine has placed them in top 100 most influential real estate agents. Peter and Ty Bergman Bergman Beach Properites 310-821-2900
el segundo Home
marina sunset Views
“This wonderful four-bed, three-bath home has much to offer,” says agent Bill Ruane. “The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, an en-suite bath, and a large balcony with 180 degree ocean views. The great floor plan offers tons of space. The updated kitchen and bathrooms have granite counters. Features include cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and a nice, landscaped backyard. This home is must-see.” Offered at $1,488,000 Bill Ruane, RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374
“Enjoy Marina, sunset, and Mother’s Beach views from this three-bed, two-bath, abode,” says agent Charles Lederman. “The open kitchen boasts granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. Additional features include beautiful wood floors, automated solar shades, plantation shutters, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a generously-sized patio to enjoy the incredible vistas. This light and bright unit is located in the Marina City Club.” Offered at $935,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980
The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A Easy Ways to Make Your Patio Look Great This Summer Summer is the perfect time of year to be outside with family and friends. Here’s everything you need to make your patio look great: Update Your Furniture It’s a new season with new trends, so you might be in the market for new patio furniture, or your old furniture just needs some updating. Chances are your cushions and pillows are looking faded, worn out and tattered from last year, so replace them with new cushions or fabric covers to match the rest of your decor. Don’t be afraid to go with bold and bright colors or big designs because they won’t dominate the area since it’s an open space. You also need enough furniture and seating to fit your family and friends. Get a large round table or a long rectangular table for your guests to eat, snack and set down their drinks. Add extra chairs or a love seat around your table so you can add more people than your immediate family when you host a party. Go for items that are easy to clean so dust, dirt and spills don’t permanently ruin your furniture. Make Some Shade The summer sun can be intense, so you need shady areas to give yourself and your guests a break. Get a table with an umbrella in the middle to provide some shade while you’re eating dinner on the patio. Or add an umbrella on the top step of your pool or behind lounge chairs to stay cool. If you want a larger shady area, set up a pavilion with a canopy roof in a section of your yard. Add chairs, side tables and a reading area underneath. You also can build a pergola and cover the top and sides with growing vines or climbing plants. This
will add some color and nature to your patio as well as provide you with shade. Light It Up Transform your patio into a summer wonderland by lighting it up at night. Once the sun goes down and the temperature drops, you’ll want to relax on your patio with a nice cocktail or dessert with a lovely glow around you. For a touch of glamour, install an outdoor chandelier or light fixture over your patio table and chairs. String up hanging lights from the roof and side of your pergola to light up your ivy or plants. Put a few candles in translucent vases on side tables surrounding your other furniture or in the middle of your table. This is a great place for you to include some of your accent colors and add a delicate touch to sometimes bulky furniture. Make It Party Ready Now that you have the necessities, it’s time to get to the fun part. You want people to see your beautiful summer patio, so give them an excuse to come over for a party. Set up a grill, cooler for drinks and counter space to prepare and display your summertime treats. If it tends to get cool at night, get a table with a fire pit in the middle or build your own fire pit where you can roast s’mores and tell ghost stories. You also should invest in some lawn games and board games that you can play well into the night. ThiS WEEk’S quESTion WaS anSWErEd bY
bob & Cheryl herrera Professional Real Estate Services 310-306-5427
THE ARGONAUT
HOME SALES INDEX HOMES SOLD
AVERAGE PRICE
-2.6%
+18.5%
JULY ‘16
JULY ‘17
Homes Sold
Average Price
Homes Sold
Average Price
Culver City
37
$966,900
38
$972,400
Marina del Rey
39
$1,044,700
42
$1,130,500
Palms/Mar Vista
45
$1,330,900
43
$1,420,800
Playa del Rey
12
$789,500
16
$818,100
Playa Vista
10
$1,054,400
12
$1,121,400
Santa Monica
60
$1,648,400
48
$2,328,500
Venice
27
$1,804,600
25
$2,623,000
Westchester
34
$1,192,500
33
$1,238,600
Total
264
257
The Argonaut Home Sales Index is presented the first week of each month. The July figures are sourced from sales reported to MLS as of 8/1/17 Argonaut Home Sales Index © The Argonaut, 2017.
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tom Corte
Sell it Right, ... CoRte WRight
Manager BRE#1323411
Dana Wright ERA MAtillA REAlty 225 CulvER Blvd. PlAyA dEl REy
SiliconBeachSaleS.com
The ArgonAuT open houses open Address
Bd/BA
culver city Sun 2-5 4175 & 4177 Duquesne Ave. Sun 2-5 4843 Beloit Ave. Sun 2-5 5912 Stoneview Dr. Sun 2-5 8211 Hannum Ave.
3/2 & 2/2 Incredible duplex in downtown Culver City 3/1.5 Gorgeous remodel corner lot home 4/3 Remodeled Culver City home w/ pool 2/3 Highly desired Playa Pacific complex
el segundo Sat 2-4 826 Main St. #5 Sat 2-4 950 Main St. #307 Sun 2-4 900 Cedar St. #205 Sun 2-4 1345 E. Grand Ave. #D Sun 2-4 1205 E. Pine Ave. Sun 2-4 1419 Mariposa Ave.
3/2.5 Great location 2/2 Completely upgraded, bright west facing unit 2/2 Completely remodeled, pool, spa 3/2.5 Gated complex with pool 3/2 Detached family room with fireplace 4/3 Kitchen opens to large family room
inglewood Sun 2-5 305 Warren Lane
2/2 305WARRENLANE.com
lo s Angel es Sun 2-5 6710 S. Garth Ave.
5/5 Modern masterpiece home
mArinA del rey Sa/Su 2-5 4515 Roma Court Sun 2-5 129 Roma Court Sun 2-5 306 Bora Bora Way #202 Sun 2-5 4211 Redwood Ave. #107
Broker Assoc. BRE#01439943
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Agent
compAny
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$1,939,000 $1,199,000 $1,399,000 $899,000
Todd Miller Todd Miller Todd Miller Denise Fast
KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica RE/MAX Estate Properties
310-560-2999 310-560-2999 310-560-2999 310-578-5414
$949,000 $599,000 $579,000 $819,000 $1,229,000 $1,599,000
Bill Ruane Bill Ruane Bill Ruane Bill Ruane Bill Ruane Bill Ruane
RE/MAX Estate Properties RE/MAX Estate Properties RE/MAX Estate Properties RE/MAX Estate Properties RE/MAX Estate Properties RE/MAX Estate Properties
310-877-2374 310-877-2374 310-877-2374 310-877-2374 310-877-2374 310-877-2374
Stephanie Younger
Compass
310-499-2020
$1,599,000
Todd Miller
KW Santa Monica
310-560-2999
3/4.5 Canalfront contemporary on large lot 4/3.5 Waterfront Silicon Beach home 2/2 Amazing Silver Strand Corner Unit 2/2 Marina Arts District architectural home
$2,995,000 $2,770,000 $875,000 $895,000
Peter & Ty Bergman Peter & Ty Bergman Jesse Weinberg Denise Fast
Bergman Beach Properties Bergman Beach Properties Jesse Weinberg & Associates RE/MAX Estate Properties
310-821-2900 310-821-2900 800-804-9132 310-578-5414
mAr vistA Sun 2-5 11431 Clover Ave.
3/3.5 Renovated home on corner lot w/ pool
$1,975,000
Jesse Weinberg
Jesse Weinberg & Associates
800-804-9132
plAyA del rey Sat 2-4 6501 Vista Del Mar Sun 1-4 6501 Vista Del Mar Sun 2-5 7301 Vista del Mar #15 Sun 2-5 8216 Zitola Terrace Sun 2-5 7828 W. 83rd St. Sun 2-5 415 Manchester Ave Sun 2-5 8701 Falmouth Ave. #202
5/5 Huge 4000 sf duplex, 360 views, 900 sf decks 5/5 Huge 4000 sf duplex, 360 views, 900 sf decks 2/2.5 Two story town home w/ ocean views 4/2 Coastal living at its finest 4/3 Beautiful home w/ tons of amenities 3/2 Incredible beach home 2/1 8701FALMOUTH202.com
$3,150,000 $3,150,000 $1,669,000 $1,650,000 $2,095,000 $1,350,000 $549,000
Jim Lisi Jim Lisi Jesse Weinberg James Suarez James Suarez James Suarez Stephanie Younger
OSSIA Real Estate Group OSSIA Real Estate Group Jesse Weinberg & Associates Fineman Suarez Fineman Suarez Fineman Suarez Compass
310-753-8026 310-753-8026 800-804-9132 310-862-1761 310-862-1761 310-862-1761 310-499-2020
plAyA vistA Sun 2-5 5400 Playa Vista Dr. #12 Sun 2-5 5814 Lantern Ct
2/3 Sun drenched urban tri-level town home 3/4 Stunning contemporary in coveted Woodson
$1,100,000 $1,850,000
Suarez/Swett The Feil Group
Fineman Suarez Berkshire Hathaway
310-862-1761 310-963-8219
westchester 8200 Flight Sun 2-5 Sun 2-5 6248 W. 85th Pl. Sun 2-5 8028 Holy Cross Pl. Sun 2-5 7280 W. 80th St. Sun 2-5 7408 W. 81st St. Sun 2-5 7935 Chase Ave. Sun 2-5 7905 Westlawn Ave. Sun 2-5 7560 McConnell Ave. Sun 2-5 8009 Emerson Ave. Sun 2-5 8310 Rayford Dr. Sun 2-5 8620 Belford Ave. #505
3/3 Stylish new bath, kitch, master ste, a/c, fam rm 3/2 Amazing value and downtown walkability 2/1 Stunner offers best of beach inside & out 3/3 Beautiful Westchester home 3/2 7408W81ST.com 5/4 7935CHASEAVE.com 3/3 7905WESTLAWNAVE.com 3/3 7560MCCONNELLAVE.com 3/2 8009EMERSONAVE.com 3/2 8310RAYFORDDR.com 2/3 8620BELFORDAVE505.com
$1,250,000 $1,150,000 $4,215,000 $1,185,000 $1,299,000 $1,895,000 $1,269,000 $1,499,000 $1,350,000 $1,049,000 $650,000
Kris Moore Amy Frelinger Amy Frelinger James Suarez Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger
TREC Teles Properties Teles Properties Fineman Suarez Compass Compass Compass Compass Compass Compass Compass
310-710-7227 310-951-0416 310-951-0416 310-862-1761 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020
west hollywood Sun 2-5 717-719 N. Formosa Ave.
5/3 717FORMOSAAVE.com
$1,499,000
Stephanie Younger
Compass
310-499-2020
$569,000
Open House Directory listings are published inside The Argonaut’s At Home section and on The Argonaut’s Web site each Thursday. Open House directory forms may be faxed, mailed or dropped off. To be published, Open House directory form must becompletely and correctly filled out and received no later than 12 Noon Tuesday for Thursday publication. Changes or corrections must also be received by 12 Noon Tuesday. Regretfully, due to the volume of Open House Directory forms received each week. The Argonaut cannot publish or respond to Open House directory forms incorrectly or incompletely filled out. The Argonaut reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or cancel any advertisng at any time. Only publication of an Open aHouse Directory listing consitutes final acceptance of an advertiser’s order.
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ACTON
LADERA HEIGHTS
LOS ANGELES
MARINA DEL REY
34420 Peaceful Valley Rd · Welcome to The Oasis Ranch · 5.35acres of fenced horse property
Beautiful spacious 3BR 3BA w/ fireplace,hardwood floors, guest apt+loft area upstairs
Traditional home next to Culver City’s Art Dist. 2 BD/1 BA. Great investment opportunity!
Incredible Silicon Beach factory rehab Live/Work Creative Loft space w/ abundant sunlight.
Steffi Berens (661) 433-2669
Carla Lowe & Molly Lowe (310) 435-0520
Linda Light (310) 963-7010
Jennifer Petsu (310) 945-6365
PACIFIC PALISADES
PLAYA DEL REY
PLAYA VISTA
PLAYA VISTA
547 N Tahquitz Pl · Desirable El Medio Bluffs · 4 BD/3.5 BA · 3,658sf home & 6,017sf lot
Charming East Coast-inspired ocean view beach house w/spectacular city views! 4BD + 3BA
4BR 3.5BA 3-story detached ASHER home w/ private elevator,solar panels. Approx 2,757 sq ft
12663 W Seacoast · Be the first to own a home from The Collection · 3 Bed / 4 Bath
Jacques Aureille (310) 493-2969
Alice Plato (310) 704-4188
Sam Araghi & Rudi Behdad (310) 415-1118
Jennifer Petsu (310) 945-6365
PLAYA VISTA
PLAYA VISTA
REDONDO BEACH
SHERMAN OAKS
Awe-inspiring , modern 3BR 2.5BA townhouse, completely remodeled with volume ceilings
2 story townhouse style condo w/ 2BD 2.5BA. Open flr plan, Nearly 1700 sq ft
1908 Curtis Ave #B • 4BD/3BA • Welcome home to this marvelous Mediterranean w/modern flare
1 block from Ventura Blvd in a beautifully manicured complex. Pool, gym, BBQ area.
Julie Walker (310) 948-8411
Sam Araghi & Rudi Behdad (310) 415-1118
Fritz, Buffone & Free (310) 754-8148
Jessica Miller (310) 560-3281
VIEW PARK
VIEW PARK
WESTCHESTER
WESTCHESTER
Lovely 3BR 3BA home w/ beautiful wood + brick throughout. Fireplace in kitchen + living rm
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To Have and to Mold My otherwise wonderful husband always leaves his wet towel on the bed (on my side!). I’ve asked him to stop doing this countless times, but I don’t think he’s being passive-aggressive or anything. I think he just spaces out after showering. How can I get him to remember? — Soggy It’s good for a man to have goals, though ideally not one that involves growing a fern out of your comforter. As you appear to understand, the problem isn’t ill will; it’s “I, Robot.” The first time your husband wondered “Where do I put this wet towel?” — perhaps at age 10 — his brain said, “Easy peasy … just drop it right there on the bed.” Sadly, it seems his superhero bedspread didn’t pipe up: “Superman’s got a ton to do today, and flying your wet towel over to the hamper is not on his agenda.” Our brain is an efficiency expert. Figuring things out the first time around (a la “what should I do with this towel?”) takes a bunch of energy. But,
as neuroscientist Donald Hebb pointed out (in somewhat more neuroscientific terms), as you do an action over and over, your brain goes, “Oh, that again.” The trigger for the action — in this case, approaching the bed (while in a towel, ready to get dressed) — becomes automatic. Automatic means there’s no stopping to muse, “Wait! I have a wife now, and she’s threatening to Saran Wrap the bed.” There’s only the old familiar launch code — “Bed!” — cueing “Drop wet towel here!” This automation thing, with thinking removed from the equation, is the reason nagging or even asking nicely before or after the fact is so often useless in changing behavior. You need to break in to the automatic sequence as it’s in progress (when he gets to the bed), kind of like an air traffic controller coming in over the plane’s intercom: “Attention Southwest two-two-niner…” Interrupting the trigger sequence allows you to send a yoo-hoo to areas of his prefrontal cortex, the brain’s
department of rational thought, asking them to kindly wake the hell up and take over from the basal ganglia and other parts of the brain’s department of automation. No, I’m not suggesting you stand guard by the bed like one of those decorative architectural lions, waiting for wet towel time. And hiring one of those street-corner sign spinners would probably be both impractical and a little creepy. To grab your husband’s attention in a positive way, I suggest collecting cartoons (like one of my faves, “Bizarro,” by Dan Piraro) and leaving one marked “Towel alert! xo” on the area of the bed he turns into terrycloth swampland. (Pair it with a batteryoperated flashing light if he ends up dropping his towel on top of it.) The cartoon should break him out of his auto-daze, reminding him to return the wet towel to its ancestral home, Ye Olde Towel Rack. (If there is something missing for the two of you in bed, it probably isn’t mildew.)
Fame Fatale I’m a novelist who’s suddenly getting successful (after 20 years of crappy jobs and rejected manuscripts). Every day, several people make this annoying and rather insulting comment to me: “Don’t forget about me when you’re famous!” This got me wondering: What keeps some people grounded while others let success go to their head? — Published Of course you’ll stay in touch with your old friends. You’ll have your assistant call them to see whether they’d like to come over and clean out your rain gutters. The quality that keeps success from turning you into,
well, Kanye East is humility. People confuse humility — being humble — with being humiliated. However, humility is basically a healthy awareness of your limitations, what social psychologist and humility researcher Pelin Kesebir describes as “a down-to-earth perspective of yourself in relation to all other beings.” That’s something you’re more likely to have when you make it at 40 — after 20 years of working crappy jobs, driving a car held together with duct tape and hope, and selling your blood to buy a tuna melt. Contrast that with hitting it big at 17: “Bro, I was just on my hoverboard at the mall, and some dude handed me a
recording contract!” The cool thing is that social psychologist Elliott Kruse and his colleagues find that you can bolster humility by expressing gratitude: appreciation for how another person has helped you. Expressing gratitude both “inhibits internal focus” and “promotes external focus,” i.e. focus on others. This sort of wider view may help you keep any fame you get in perspective. After all, there’s a way to live on in the hearts and minds of many, even after you die: creating brilliant, spirit-moving art … or being a chinchilla videotaped while eating a Dorito.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 188944 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Premier Tax Service South Bay 713 S. Pacific Coast Hwy ste G Redondo Beach, CA. 90277 Alfonso U. Bundoc Jr. 713 S. Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G Redondo Beach, CA. 90277. Teresa J. Bundoc 713 S. Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G Redondo Beach, CA. 90277. This business is conducted by a married couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/1991. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). PL This statement was filed with the county on July 19, 2017 Argonaut published: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 190091 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1) Mr. Han Music 2100 Louella Ave. Venice, CA. 90291 1) Johannes Brooks Ortiz 2100 Louella Ave. Venice, CA. 90291 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). PL This statement was filed with the county on July 19, 2017 Argonaut published: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 Johannes Brooks Ortiz CEO/OWNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 193701 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Bungalow Press 2) Bungalow Way 8117 W. Manchester Ave. 370 Playa del Rey, CA. 90293. Monica Heeren 7907 El Manor Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90045 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or
names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Monica Heeren Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 21, 2017 . Argonaut published: July 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017 204517 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1) Mind The Body Trading Company 2) Mind The Body Yoga Company 256 S. La Fayette Park Place #209 Los Angeles, CA. 90057. Mind The Body Industries Corporation 256 S. La Fayette Pk Place #209 Los Angeles, CA. 90057 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). PL This statement was filed with the county on July 31, 2017 Argonaut published: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 MIND THE BODY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION Title CEO 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. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 2017 178354 2016013871 Filed July 11, 2017 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAS / HAVE ABANDONED USE TO THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Playa Studios 12959 Coral Tree Place Street Address of Principal Place of Business: Ignition Print LLC 12959 Coral Tree Place Los Angeles, CA. 90066 The date on which the fictitious business name being abandoned was filed: 1/20/16 The file number to the fictitious business name being abandoned: The county where the fictitious business name was filed: Los Angeles. This business is conducted by: a limited liability company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This Statement
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Ocean Swim with Olympic Gold Medalist, 6 a.m. Thursdays. The SCAQ Swim Club hosts an ocean swim with Olympian David Walters. Swim sessions are not for beginners. Participants should be able to swim 500 yards in under 10 minutes. Santa Monica Beach, Lifeguard Tower 26 (at the end of Ocean Park Boulevard). $90 for the summer. (310) 390-5700; scaq@swim.net Santa Monica Chamber Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come for a networking lunch, leave with a goody bag and maybe even a raffle prize. Bring at least 40 business cards and be ready to share a 30-second elevator pitch. Obicà Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina, 606 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 393-9825; smchamber.com LAX Coastal Chamber: Modern Technology Solutions for Small Business, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. TWE Solutions discusses how Office 365, Autotask Workplace, backup solutions and user security can help solve business needs. Networking begins at 11:45 a.m.; presentation begins at noon, followed by a Q&A. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. Free. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Seed Bomb Insanity, 3 p.m. Adults and kids get their hands dirty while building a better world by creating pods of seeds and soil to launch into those hard-to-reach areas of gardens. Santa Monica Public Library, 601
Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org
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Beach Eats, 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The weekly festival of food trucks with a scenic harbor backdrop continues its run at Mother’s Beach, Lot 10, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 305-9545; lotmom.com/ beacheats Venice Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee, 5:30 p.m. The committee meets on the first and last Thursdays of each month to discuss land use and planning issues in Venice. Oakwood Recreation Center, 787 California Ave., Venice. venicenc.org West L.A. Hike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A community of friendly people gathers each Thursday for one of five West L.A. routes. Check website for weekly location. meetup.com/los-angeleshiking-group/events Marina Concert: Matthew Morrison, 7 p.m. Actor-singer Matthew Morrison of “Glee” fame brings his extensive show-tune repertoire to Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (424) 526-7900; marinadelrey.lacounty.gov Serving Up Comedy, 7 p.m. Featuring a new lineup of standup comics each week, the main show is followed by an open mic at 8:30 p.m. at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover; suggested charity donation. (310) 823-5451; servingupcomedy.com
Local Hari Krishna carry colorful four-story chariots down Main Street and Rose Avenue on their way to a festival and feast at Venice Beach. SEE SUNDAY, AUG. 6. Twilight Concert Series: Valerie June, Irma Thomas, 7 p.m. Valerie June brings her unique mix of blues, gospel and country to the stage, with Grammy-winner Irma Thomas — one of the last bona-fide soul queens, a New Orleans legend and contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James — sharing the bill. Santa Monica Pier. Free. tcs.santamonicapier.org Event 101: Throw an Event Like a Boss, 7 to 9 p.m. You don’t need an event planner to make a great event. In two short hours, White Owl Collective teaches the dos and don’ts about hosting an event, easy ways to get organized and online tools to help streamline. The Mar Vista Art Dept, 12513 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. $25. mvartdept.com
Art History in the Making “Venice: Now & Then” explores — and preserves — an evolving creative culture Venice artist Juri Koll founded the Venice Institute for Contemporary Art to identify, protect and sustain the history and culture of the local arts scene he’s been part of for decades. As Venice changes, Koll’s organization stands as a guidepost to keep the community from abandoning its creative soul. On Saturday, ViCA examines Venice’s arts evolution across the decades with the opening of “Venice Now & Then,” an exhibit featuring one vintage and one contemporary work from a dozen established artists with significant local ties: Martha Alf, John Baldessari, Bob Branaman, Jean Edelstein, Doug Edge, Ned Evans, Scott Grieger, Victor Henderson, Ann McCoy, Catherine Ruane, Rena Small and Koll himself. Baldessari, for example, is showing a brand-new screenprint alongside a 1984 poster
companion book of art, essays and stories that takes readers on a visual and narrative journey through the eyes of these artists from the 1960s to today. “When a lot of artists moved here in the late ’60s, there were still a lot of oil derricks around. We’ve got some stories in here that are really a trip,” Koll says. — Joe Piasecki
Ned Evans’ “WIOTA,” acrylic on canvas, 1983 protesting American military intervention in Central America. Many of these artists sustained their careers through early iterations of the Venice Art Walk and the sense of community that developed out of it. “Venice is about community — taking care of each other, watching each other’s backs,” says Koll. “The Venice Art Walk was one way they sustained themselves, but also because they supported each other.” Perhaps the crowning piece of the exhibit is a 70-page
“Venice Now & Then” opens from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Mike Kelley Gallery at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. The book is available for $25 at the opening, and later at local bookstores and amazon.com. Exhibit viewings continue at various times and by appointment through Sept. 9. Call (310) 957-7037 or visit veniceica.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
Friday, Aug. 4 “The Truman Show” Screening, 6:30 p.m. Mind Over Movies screens Peter Weir’s sci-fi dramedy, which follows Jim Carey as he discovers his world is a carefully crafted illusion made to entertain audiences. A discussion and Q&A follow the film. The Christian Institute, 1308 Second St., Santa Monica. Free. facebook. com/MindOverMoviesLA Toasted Fridays Workshop Open House, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Improve your public speaking skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere with food and drinks at this weekly open house. Oaklands Apartments Conference Room, 4111 Via Marina, Marina del Rey. (563) 508-0260; facebook.com/ toastedfridays SongWriter Soiree, 7 to 11:30 p.m. (Sign up at 6:30 p.m.) Show up and prove your talent, then stay to support your fellow singers and musicians during the open mic each Friday at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to participate. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Rusty’s Rhythm Club Swing Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang stomps and swings standards and not-so-standards from the 1920s and ‘30s after a half-hour beginner swing class (no partner needed) at 8 p.m. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $20 cover, includes the class. (310) 606 5606; rustyfrank.com David Baerwald, 8 p.m. The singer-songwriter performs rock, folk-pop and country tunes with
special guest Sarah Kramer. McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Quincy Jones Presents Eli Teplin, 8 p.m. Jones says Teplin “sings from the soul and writes from the heart; he’s absolutely real and I love that about him... This cat has such a distinct voice and there’s no doubt that he’s got it!” Teplin is currently recording his debut album with producer Greg Wells and will be performing all unreleased originals. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $35. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.org “this is a blank page: a story, in motion,” 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Andrew Pearson’s trilogy of self-performed, self-choreographed solo dances blend his years of training with creative playfulness to selfexamine habits and beliefs, as well as tackle a quintessential question of the modern industrialized world: Am I happy? Highways Performance Space & Gallery, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $20. highwaysperformance.org Doug Mug Swanson, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Award-winning bassist returns to L.A. from Nashville to perform acoustic, blues and country rock with his usual cast of characters: Bubba Blues, Jason James and David Kida. The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. No cover. (310) 390-1328; thecinemabar.com
Saturday, Aug. 5 Open Wetlands at Ballona, 9 a.m. to noon. The Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts its monthly Open Wetlands event at Ballona Salt Marsh. Take a stroll through the sand dunes to the creek and explore your neighborhood wetlands. Enter through the gate in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market in the 300 block of Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. No baby strollers. (310) 301-0050; losangelesaudubon.org Small Space Gardening, 9 a.m. Make the most of any outdoor space with unique ideas for maximizing outdoor space. Topics include container gardens, vertical gardens and more. Armstrong Garden Centers, 3226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 829-6766; armstronggarden.com Hot Wheels Garage, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event features a display of life-size Hot Wheels cars and plenty of Hot Wheels toys to race, plus a face painter, balloon artist and $2 ice cream sundaes for kids. $10 adults, $5 children ages 10 to 17. Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. (310) 909-0950; automobiledrivingmuseum.org Naturalization Information Session, 10 a.m. to noon. A representative from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services presents an informative workshop on naturalization. Culver (Continued on page 33)
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Chasing Orwell’s Ghost Russian doping scandal whistleblower documentary ‘Icarus’ is disturbingly relevant to contemporary politics By Bliss Bowen It’s no hyperbole to say that the documentary “Icarus,” which won the Orwell Award at this year’s Sundance Festival, resembles a spy thriller. Tension escalates as director Bryan Fogel’s original plan to expose rampant doping in professional sports is overtaken by drama surrounding Russian scientist and anti-doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov, and “Icarus” assumes more profound relevance. “The Russian press [is] calling Grigory a monster, calling him a traitor, calling him a liar, calling him a criminal,” Fogel says during a thoughtful interview. “Blaming this entire [doping] system on him, and Putin’s going on state television saying he doesn’t even remember his name — yet this guy is literally Russia’s equivalent of Edward Snowden. It would be like Obama or Trump telling you they don’t know who Snowden is. “You’re seeing this doublethink and incredible lies, and no responsibility or accountability for actions. We’re seeing that mirror itself in the current U.S. political climate and what is coming out in the daily news cycle.” Early scenes show Fogel, an amateur bicyclist, competing on the Haute Route in Switzerland, where he ranks 14th. The Malibu resident and first-time documentarian consults Don Catlin, retired director of the UCLA Olympic Analytical Lab, and Catlin refers him to Rodchenkov, under whose jovial Skyped guidance Fogel starts injecting himself with performance-enhancing drugs. Yet in the next race, he winds up placing 27th, partly due to bike issues. His painful realization that “if you don’t have the genetics, all the drugs in the world aren’t going to make you Lance Armstrong” gets swept aside as a German documentary fingers Rodchenkov as a central player in Russia’s state-sponsored doping program. That’s when “Icarus” clicks into high gear as a consequential story. Rodchenkov is a charismatic, compellingly watchable figure who develops tests widening the window in which drugs are detectable in the body while also helping Russian athletes cheat the system. The film inspires natural concern for his wellbeing, despite nagging questions. (Did he never consider the consequences his actions would have for his family?) Did the chemist see his friendship with Fogel, with whom he bonds in film-grounding scenes over mutual love of dogs and sports, as a lifeline out of his Moscow lab? “I don’t think as we started working together he saw the writing on the wall,” Fogel says. “On the other hand, it was just after he’d finished Sochi. … I do believe that in the back of his mind, PAGE 32 THE ARGONAUT August 3, 2017
Grigory Rodchenkov shows director Bryan Fogel how he helped Russian athletes cheat especially with his level of intelligence, that he was thinking this could be a backup plan. But also, I think he really helped me due to this friendship that started.” Onscreen, the Technicolor extravagance of the Sochi Winter Olympic ceremonies contrasts grimly with the lab where Rodchenkov was substituting clean urine for dirty samples behind the scenes. Russian athletes won more medals than
perspective,” he says. “In America, if you’re going 100 miles per hour on the highway, and you get pulled over for a traffic ticket and you try to give the cop 100 bucks to walk away, you’re going to be in handcuffs 99.9% of the time. In Russia, if you don’t give the cop 100 or 200 bucks, not only are you going to get that ticket, you’re in trouble. You’re coming from a system where the entire
“Putin is still denying these 1,700 pieces of forensic and scientific evidence, and he’s literally going, ‘I don’t even remember the guy’s name.’ There is Orwell, right there. It’s real.” — “Icarus” director Bryan Fogel any other country, and the games pumped up popularity ratings for President Vladimir Putin, who rewarded Rodchenkov with the Order of Friendship. Did Rodchenkov discuss his ethical beliefs with Fogel? “That’s an interesting question,” Fogel answers slowly. He takes care to position the “complicated issue” of Rodchenkov’s morality within the context of his upbringing in communist Russia as the athlete son of a mother who doped him, and his work as a scientist in Russia’s “pride and joy” sport program when the country was wracked with poverty. “Not to justify anything that he did, but perhaps look at it outside of the Western
sentiment is essentially everybody can be bought off, this is just how business operates. “Where Grigory really had a moral dilemma, and where he really had a change of heart, was Sochi. Because in his mind, as he said, he essentially became a shit bag for the ministry — meaning it was no longer about the science, it was no longer about the cat-and-mouse game; it was just pure criminal fraud. Because of the success at Sochi, he sees Putin attack Ukraine and a lot of people die. I think that was his turning point of feeling guilt and remorse that he had contributed to this. And then also realizing that no matter what he did, he was ultimately
disposable, that he was simply an employee of the state and he could be pushed under the bus at any time. … He was the only person on planet Earth who had this evidence.” Fogel helped Rodchenkov defect to the United States in November 2015; a few months later, his colleagues Nikita Kamayev and Vyacheslav Sinev mysteriously died in Russia. Fogel and Rodchenkov’s correspondence was hacked and shared on Russian media. Rodchenkov gave detailed records to the FBI and, in a May 2016 interview with The New York Times, implicated Russian intelligence, Putin and sports minister (and current deputy prime minister) Vitaly Mutko, and described doping as a condition of employment. Fogel recalls that period of time as “really intense” because he knew he was “sitting on this nuclear bomb of information” that elevated the story to “the level of Snowden.” The monumental cynicism on display throughout “Icarus” leaves a lingering aftertaste of unease. Richard McLaren’s explosive report for WADA in July 2016 confirmed Rodchenkov’s allegations of systemic, state-sponsored doping and recommended banning all Russian athletes from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Yet most Russian athletes were allowed to compete after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach’s Orwellian declaration that athletics must be separated from politics. Orwell haunts “Icarus” like a ghost. Rodchenkov is shown reading “1984,” and recites a passage in voiceover. “Grigory is Winston,” Fogel says. “Putin is still denying these 1,700 pieces of forensic and scientific evidence, and he’s literally going, ‘I don’t even remember the guy’s name.’ There is Orwell, right there. It’s real.” Is there realistic cause for concern that the Trump Administration might exchange Rodchenkov, who entered witness protection over a year ago, for Snowden? Fogel says yes, and says such a “horrendous” trade would violate America’s democratic foundations and threaten whistleblowers everywhere. “I hope anybody who sees this film will really stand up for Grigory’s protection. Because without the Grigorys of the world, all these spectacular frauds and corruption go unpunished and undetected, and society doesn’t have a chance to evolve.” “Icarus” opens on Friday (Aug. 4) at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica. Call (310) 478-3836 or visit laemmle.com. The film also begins streaming on Netflix on Aug. 4. Visit icarus.film for more info.
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guitarists. All drummers are invited to show up and play “Wipeout” on a communal drum. Bring your own sticks. Guitarists welcome to jam on “Crossroads.” Bring your own guitar. Venice Beach Bar, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover. (310) 392-3997; thevenicebeachbar.com
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Genre-expanding contemporary soul diva Valerie June headlines a free Santa Monica Pier concert with legendary soul queen Irma Thomas. SEE THURSDAY, AUG. 3 (Continued from page 31)
City Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Ave., Culver City. Free. (310) 559-1676; colapublib.org “Aqualicious” and “Peterrific” Storytime, 11 a.m. Fun in the sun becomes an aqualicious adventure when Pinkalicious meets a miniature mermaid in Victoria Kann’s popular picture book. Pinkalicious’ brother Peter has his own adventure in “Peterrific” when he builds a tower of blocks all the way to the moon. Activities follow the reading. Barnes & Noble, 13400 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 306-3213; barnesandnoble.com KJazz Champagne and Brunch Cruise, noon to 2 p.m. Jazz lovers can enjoy this two-hour harbor cruise with live music, free-flowing champagne and sparkling cider and brunch buffet. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $67.95; reservations required. (310) 301-9900; hornblower.com Open Mic for Musicians, 2 p.m. Hang out with musicians, jam on stage and enjoy a cold one. Open to all. 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
contemporary concert by Thin Ice. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Swap It Like It’s Hot!, 4 to 8 p.m. The Mar Vista Art Dept. invites ladies to come by to refresh their closets and swap clothing with other women. Keep what you love; pass on what you don’t. Sunset and sips on the rooftop afterward. The Mar Vista Art Dept., 12513 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. $15 to $30. mvartdept.com Marina Movie Night: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” 8 p.m. Adapted from Roald Dahl’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” this family classic stars the late Gene Wilder as Wonka as he searches for someone to take over his chocolate factory. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (424) 526-7900; marinadelrey. lacounty.gov Joey Molland and John York, 8 p.m. Joey Molland performs Badfinger’s “Straight Up,” and John York (formerly of The Byrds) does “The Ballad of the Easy Rider.” McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $28.50. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Dogtown All-Star Jam, 8 to 11 p.m. Groove to classic rock and vintage surf songs with this “Guitars Gone Wild” show featuring 10 local
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Festival of Chariots, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this colorful Hindu parade and festival, participants carry three four-story chariots from the Santa Monica Civic Center to Venice Beach, where at noon the Hari Krishna throw a festival with free food and entertainment. Ocean Front Walk and Windward Avenue, Venice. Free. festivalofchariots.com Single Seniors Book Club and Potluck, 10:30 a.m. Seniors can make new friends while enjoying good food and good books. Address supplied upon request. Free. Alan Ross at alanzip@gmail.com
ArgonautNews.com Courtyard, 8800 Venice Blvd., Palms. Free. (213) 536-5820; heididuckler.org Music and Comedy at UnUrban, 1 to 7 p.m. Performances by Almost Vaudeville (1 to 4 p.m.) and Mews Small and Company (4 to 6 p.m.) precede the Screenwriting Tribe workshop Meetup group at UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Culver City Centennial Event: Alicia Mayer, 2 p.m. In celebration of Culver City’s 100th birthday, Louis B. Mayer’s great-grandniece Alicia Mayer donates MGM memorabilia and photos to include in Culver City’s time capsule and hosts a special Q&A presentation, sharing never before seen photos and insights into MGM and one of Culver City’s first families. Veterans Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. $10. culvercity100.org
a series of free Sunday concerts in the park featuring some of the area’s finest food trucks. The Big Butter Jazz Band kicks things off with upbeat traditional New Orleans jazz,. A free swing dance lesson begins at 4:30 p.m. Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St., Santa Monica. smgov.net/jazz “Everyday Sunshine” Screening, 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrating 40 years of punk, The Los Angeles Punk Museum screens the Fishbone documentary “Everyday Sunshine,” followed by performances by Norwood and The Familyhood Nexperience as well as Angelo Moore and The Missing Links. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. facebook.com/ Tequilatattoo Confronting Explicit Racism, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attorney Nana Gyamfi addresses the workshop to explain the
Greyhound Show ‘n’ Tell, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet retired racing greyhounds who will melt your heart. Not requiring a lot of exercise, greyhounds are quiet, non-shedding and already socialized. Come out and find your new best friend. PETCO, 8801 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. Contact Jim or Sharon Higgins at (310) 645-8143; fastfriends.org Sunday Boat House, noon to 6 p.m. Featuring deejays, weekly themed events and luxury cabana rentals, this Sunday pool party is back by popular demand to keep you refreshed throughout the summer. Ends Sept. 3. Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-1000; marinadelreyhotel.com 1988 Dance Series: “Technicolor Drip,” 1 to 3 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. Featuring Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre dancers in the window frames and hanging window art vitrines of the parking garage where art piece “Technicolor Drip” is installed, this performance runs in 12-minute loops between 1 and 3 p.m. In the evening, Duckler screens the performance at Helms Bakery with a Q&A following. Platform, 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City and Helms Bakery District
Bring the family to a free screening of the Gene Wilder classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” at Burton Chace Park. SEE SATURDAY, AUG. 5. Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a country concert by Jimi Nelson & The Drifting Cowboys. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com U.S. 99 Band, 4 to 10 p.m. Groove to the sounds of Sonny B’s U.S. 99 Band as they perform early rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and surf music with big Harmonica Bob at Hinano Café, 15 Washington Blvd., Venice. No cover. (310) 822-3902 Jazz on the Lawn: The Big Butter Jazz Band, 5 to 7 p.m. Grab your friends, family and dancing shoes for
rights of the Committee for Racial Justice to hold public meetings, with a second speaker set to inform about the origins, ideologies, motivations, strategies and intentions of white nationalist groups. Potluck begins at 6 p.m. Program starts at 6:30 p.m. Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Bldg., 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 422-5431
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BeBe and CeCe Winans break the televangelism color barrier in “Born for This” A Family Affair:“Born for This” @ The Broad Stage When gospel artists BeBe and CeCe Winans have the opportunity to become television celebrities and integrate televangelism, they have to choose between fame, fortune and their true callings. Based on the real-life rise to fame of the Winans siblings, this musical by Grammy Award-winner BeBe Winans stars his nephew Juan Winans and niece Deborah Joy as BeBe and CeCe. Charles Randolph-Wright (“Motown: The Musical”) directs. Closing soon. Last shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Aug. 3 and 4) and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 5 and 6) at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $50 to $105. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.org Family Secrets:“King of the Yees” @ Kirk Douglas Theatre This semi-autobiographical play by Lauren Yee explores the world of her father Larry, diving into the mysteries of San Francisco’s Chinatown after the family patriarch and president of a seemingly obsolescent ChineseAmerican men’s club goes missing. Closing soon. Last shows are at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 3 to 6) at Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $25 to $70. (213) 628-2772; centertheatregroup.org Bilingual:“The Lesson” & “The Bald Soprano” @ Santa Monica Playhouse To celebrate its 57th anniversary, Santa Monica Playhouse brings back a celebrated double bill from 1960, presenting Eugene Ionesco’s bizarre comedy of manners “The Lesson” (or “La Leçon”) and dark comedy on the power of language “The Bald Soprano” (or “La Cantatrice Chauve”) back-to-back in French and English. Performances in English continue at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 5) and Aug. 11, 19 and 25. Performanc-
es in French continue at 8:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4) and continue Aug. 12, 18 and 26. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $30. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com Black and Blue:“Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” @ Edgemar Center for the Arts Indie film queen Tanna Frederick and Ovation Award-winning actor Robert Standley star in John Patrick Shanley’s brooding romantic drama about a young man and woman on the fringes of society who find redemption and connection at a rundown Bronx bar. Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” films, directs. Now playing at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 10 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. (No shows Aug. 12 & 13). $20 to $25. (310) 392-7327; edgemarcenter.org Blind Sheep:“Rhinoceros” @ Pacific Resident Theatre Guillermo Cienfuegos directs Eugene Ionesco’s comic masterpiece, a wild and biting farce about a small provincial town outside Paris taken hold by a dangerous herd mentality. Think Kafka meets Monty Python. Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 13 at Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. $15 to $34. (310) 8228392; pacificresidenttheatre.com The Lush:“The Gingerbread Lady” @ Westchester Playhouse In this Neil Simon dramedy, a popular cabaret singer falls off the wagon after a short stint in rehab. Her friends and family try to help her adjust to sober living. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 19 at Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $20. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org
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and develop new professional relationships. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Magic Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Albie Selznick hosts a rotating cast of master magicians and variety acts at 8 p.m. each Monday, with a special interactive performance in the lobby a half-hour before showtime. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $40. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com Mahalo Mondays, 8 p.m. Alton Clemente, DJ Vinyl Don and Record Surplus take over the Townhouse with live entertainment, tiki cocktails, Hawaiian and Polynesian vinyl, plus special guests. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Sofar Sounds: West L.A., 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in West L.A. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com
Tuesday, Aug. 8 Mass, Scale & Character Workshop Part 2, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn the results of the last outreach meeting, explore Venice Coastal Zone maps and data, and explore the city’s new zoning tools at the Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice. Blvd., Venice. venicelcp.org; venicelpc@lacity.org Women’s Sailing Association Talk, 6 p.m. WSA Staff Commodore and
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skipper Karyn Jones talks about the history of the premier all-women yacht race on the West Coast, the Linda Elias Memorial Women’s One Design Regatta held in October in Long Beach. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with a light dinner at 7 p.m. The program begins at 7:45 p.m. Santa Monica Windjammers YC, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. RSVP to rsvp@wsasmb Red Hen Press Reading, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Gabriel Jesiolowski, Lisa C. Krueger, Eric Morago and Ricardo Means Ybarra in this omnibus reading, with Jesiolowksi and Sally KruegerWyman artwork on display. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-4904; annenbergbeachhouse.com Mar Vista Community Council Meeting, 7 p.m. The elected advisory body to the Los Angeles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Mar Vista. marvistacc.org Venice Neighborhood Council’s Joint Board Discussion Forum, 7 p.m. This committee presents to the board a set of policies and laws, outlining efforts to provide more affordable housing in residential communities. The Canal Club, 2015 Pacific Ave., Venice. vnc.org Go Club Beginners and Open Mic Komedy, 7 to 10 p.m. Learn to play Go with Santa Monica Go Club who meet here every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open Mic Komedy begins at 9 p.m. Sign up at 8:45 p.m. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Tuesday Night Jazz, 9:15 p.m. Every Tuesday night The Julian Coryell Trio
hard grooves for two sets of organ trio jazz at TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com
Wednesday, Aug. 9 L.A. County Small Craft Harbors Commission Meeting, 10 a.m. The county commission meets the second Wednesday of each month and reports to the Board of Supervisors about the operation and management of Marina del Rey. Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. (424) 526-7777; beaches.lacounty.gov Venice Baby and Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Nurture a love of the library and learn about the five early literacy skills through stories, songs and playtime. Babies through 3 years old. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Toastmasters Speakers by the Sea Club, 11 a.m. to noon. In this workshop to develop better presentation skills, experienced Toastmasters present the fundamentals of public speaking in the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere of a Toastmasters meeting. Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, Conference Room 230A, Playa del Rey. (424) 625-3131; toastmastersspeakersbythesea@gmail.com Yoga for Adults, 12:30 p.m. Bring a mat and get ready to breath, stretch and relax. Open to all levels. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org
Bounty After ‘Boomtown’ David Baerwald plays a rare local gig at McCabe’s David & David’s 1986 album “Boomtown” was slick, dark, and sharply written — a musical arbiter of its political time that was eventually certified gold, thanks in part to two tracks, “Welcome to the Boomtown” and “Ain’t So Easy,” that made respectable showings on Billboard charts. The songs, mostly written by guitarist David Baerwald, have aged well, and the album’s mystique is enhanced by the fact that it’s the only one Baerwald and keyboardist David Ricketts have made as a duo. (Both were also, somewhat infamously, part of the Tuesday Night Music Club, the casual songwriting collective that gave Sheryl Crow’s 1993 debut its name and compositional muscle.) Excitement rippled through a certain ’80s-loving demographic last year when a David + David Facebook page appeared, promising a single to be mixed by Bill Bottrell. Post-“Boomtown,” Baer-
David Baerwald is never less than interesting wald went solo with his 1990 “Boomtown”-lite collection “Bedtime Stories” and 1992’s edgier “Triage,” whose cover art depicts bloody hands above an American flag. As with “Boomtown,” he sketched out hard-luck characters with flinty, nonjudgmental details, stormy guitars and appealingly cracked vocals. 1999’s “A Fine Mess” and 2002’s “Here Comes the New Folk Underground” followed, garnering criti-
cal praise and modest sales. Since then he’s focused on raising his son while composing for film and TV and other artists. Last year’s “Hellbound Train” was a download-only EP sporting brooding covers of traditionals like “Wayfaring Stranger” and the murder ballad “Omie Wise.” Baerwald’s recorded output reflects music business realities more than his prolific creativity. Quick-witted and politically astute, with lean melodies and a novelist’s command of incisive, punchy language, he is never less than interesting. Local gigs are rare, so fans are advised to queue up at McCabe’s on Friday. — Bliss Bowen David Baerwald headlines and Sarah Kramer opens an 8 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4) show at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25. Call (310) 8284497 or visit mccabes.com.
ArgonautNews.com Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruise, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. 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 Unkle Monkey Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Local favorites perform acoustic music and comedy each Wednesday in the Tiki Bar with special guest appearances including an Elvis impersonator. The Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com Grand View Market Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Each Wednesday night, anyone can sign up to do a four-minute comedy set or perform two songs. There is an open mic strictly for musicians on Friday nights. Grand View Market, 12210 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-7800 Zen Buddhist Meditation, 7 p.m. Ocean Moon Sangha Zen practice group offers mediation practice and instruction each Wednesday, with instruction for beginners prior to meditation periods at 7:25 and 8:45 p.m. The Hill Street Center, 237 Hill St., Santa Monica. Free. oceanmoon.org Hiroshima and Nagasaki Public Remembrance and Peace Vigil, 7 to 8 p.m. The vigil commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 1945, and of Hiroshima three days earlier, calling on all nations to work together toward an abolition of nuclear weapons worldwide. Speakers include Associate Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility Denise Duffield, Pax Christi leader Mike Walsh, antinuclear activist and KPFK 90.7-FM Solartopia host Harvey Wasserman and Santa Monica peace activist Jerry Rubin. Santa Monica Civic Center, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000; facebook.com/FriendsOfChainReaction Rusty’s Rhythm Club Swing Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Swing band Five Got Rhythm play a variety of 1930s to ’60s music with hints of bossa nova and ’50s rock ’n’ roll, following a half-hour beginner swing dance class (no partner needed). Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. $15 cover, includes the class. (310) 606 5606; rustyfrank.com
Venice Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Locals can come check out the constantly rotating arsenal of local talent in the spotlight at Larry’s, 24 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 399-2700; facebook.com/veniceopenmicnight
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Venice Underground Comedy and Bootleg Bombshells Burlesque, 9 and 11 p.m. Start the night with some of L.A.’s best comics, and finish it with a burlesque show featuring Bootleg Bombshells. The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com
“West of Lincoln,” opening reception 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. As told through large-scale paintings and audio interviews by artists Ruth Chase, this project traces the history of Venice through the life stories of people who grew up there. Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave., Venice. (310) 392-0846; venicearts.org
TRiPTease, 10 p.m. See a different show each week featuring burlesque dancers from all over Los Angeles, singers, comedians, magicians and more. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m.
Un-Gallery at Munster Manor, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Experience art outside gallery walls when more than a dozen Mar Vista artists and musicians gather for a night of
painting, photography, poetry, music and croquet (with food and drink) at 3734 Grand View Blvd., Mar Vista. Donation to the Mar Vista Art Walk requested. Register at eventbrite.com. “Mark My Words,” through Saturday, Aug. 5. A stalwart of the international street art movement, Kid Acne presents work that explores a variety of themes, from colloquialisms and typography to mythology and architecture. Most notable are his depictions of a self-realized tribe of enigmatic female warriors known as Stabby Women. C.A.V.E. Gallery, 55 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 428-6387; cavegallery.net “Patterns Bigger Than Any of Us,” through Aug. 13. Pat O’Neill and Jesse Fleming use film and video to raise questions about the self in relation to
others, collective norms, and the built environment, directing us to see the links and fissures in our lives. Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester. (310) 665-6800; otis.edu Santa Monica History Museum Free Evenings, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Santa Monica History Museum offers free admission times to better serve residents who cannot make it to the museum until the evening hours. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org Send event information at least 10 days in advance to calendar @argonautnews.com.
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