The Courier’s Concours d’Elegance Special: Pages 21-34
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Beverly Hills Firemen’s Association celebrates Backdraft Ball. 19
Spain tourism officials visit Beverly Hills to promote Andalusia region. 4
JUNE 17, 2011
By Brenton Garen Rodeo Drive’s annual Father’s Day event Concours d’Elegance returns this Sunday with more than 120 vintage Italian cars to be shown as part of this year’s “The Art of Italian Motoring” theme. Bruce Meyer, chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, told The Courier the best thing about the event was the fact it’s held on Father’s Day. “It’s a no excuses day for dad to indulge himself with his passion for the automobile,” Meyer said. “Every year it’s an interesting show and each year we try to bring a different theme. This year it’s all about Italian cars and Italian BALANCING ACT FOR ITALY—Tom Blumenthal of Gearys and Rodeo Drive Concours designed cars. Some of the cars we have were d’Elegance Chairman Bruce Meyer balance Bruce’s 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB on four Richard Ginori designed in Italy but made in America. So it’s espresso cups in celebration of ‘La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills’ and Italy’s 150th Anniversary of all about Italian design and it’s going to be a Unification. Some of Italy’s top jewelry designers will be on display at Gearys through June 26 as a part of Gioiello Week celebrating Italian craftsmanship and design.
(see ‘CONCOURS,’ page 16)
Bosse Exposes Roxbury Flaws The Tunnel—Part I: The History Factor Scholarship awardees announced.
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By Marla Schevker In a shocking expose, Councilmember Lili Bosse called out the Recreation & Parks Department on its just-uncovered real
plan for the new Roxbury Park community center at the Municipal League meeting Wednesday. Bosse, like many in the com(see ‘BOSSE,’ page 16)
Inaction by Beverly Hills Unified School District board member Myra Lurie nearly lost BHHS a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to represent the United States in China. The invitation
The Mullin Automotive Museum celebrates its one year anniversary. 7 8 11 17 20 39
COOKING UP COMMUNITY SUPPORT—Bouchon General Manager Stephen Cook (from left), Courier Associate Publisher and Honorary Chair of the ‘KCET Uncorked’ event Marcia Hobbs, KCET CEO/President Al Jerome, Bouchon Chefs Thomas Keller and Rory Herrmann at the KCET fundraiser on Sunday night. Photo: Lee Salem Photography
Bouchon BH Helps KCET, BHEF
George Christy, Page 6 Giddyapping From San Marino To Chinatown; The First Families of Children’s Hospital Dinner With Johnny ‘Chocolate’ Hoffman; Sourdough Secrets
By Brenton Garen Bouchon Beverly Hills continues the Thomas Keller restaurant group’s tradition of philan-
Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE
By Tricia Arend The Human Relations Commission deliberated on the noise ordinance at their scheduled Commission meeting yesterday but voted unanimously to not make a formal recommendation until after talking to the liaisons
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Century City. Until 2009, that route was to follow Wilshire Boulevard and to Santa Monica Boulevard. In August 2009, the Metropolitan Transportation Au(see ‘TUNNEL,’ page 12)
Korbatov, Staff Save China Invite
Found Animals Alliance kick off summer adoption event this Saturday. 5
•Health & Wellness •Fashion •Restaurant Review •Birthdays •Education
Publisher’s Note: This is the first of an eight-part series on the proposed Westside Subway Extension through Beverly Hills. These articles focus on the route through Beverly Hills to reach
thropic initiatives, which this month has included fundraisers for KCET and The Beverly Hills (see ‘KCET,’ page 16)
HR Commission Talks Noise Mayor Barry Brucker and Councilmember Lili Bosse. After hearing additional public comment, Vice Chair Barbara Linder made the motion to (see ‘NOISE,’ page 12)
called for BHHS to send 20 students and five teachers and chaperones to Beijing for an international performing arts dis(see ‘CHINA,’ page 18)
LOVERS JOIN FRIENDS AT T H E B E A C H — Actress Drew Barrymore and mate Will Kopelman supported the celebration of the oceans at Ron and Kelly Meyer’s estate in Malibu. Dinner was sponsored by Chanel, with the beneficiary being The N a t i o n a l Resources D e f e n s e Council. More photos in G e o r g e Christy’s column on page 6. Scott Downie/ Celebrity Photo