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hat is it about fall that makes it such a delightful time of the year? New beginnings as a new school year is launched, or the fun of creating a costume and all that goes into making Halloween a zany occasion and not scary even with all the ghosts and goblins. Maybe what makes fall so special is anticipation—a new teacher, a fun and silly night out or time to be spent with family, friends and turkey as we give thanks. As seasons come and go, there’s really never a dull day in Hollywood. As summer ends, we notice fewer visitors to our famous town, but the slight lull gives us time to prepare for other festivities—West Hollywood’s Halloween extravaganza or the annual Dia De Las Muertos. Soon we’ll realize the year is ending as our community prepares for the Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Liberally sprinkled over the autumn months are star ceremonies, film premieres, fundraisers and conventions. These days all roads lead to Hollywood. The year began with the much anticipated opening of Emerson College. Although the prestigious East Coast based institution has had a presence in LA for over 25 years, its arrival in Hollywood has caused quite a stir. Students come for the industry experience and connections but it’s the architectural marvel that really wows them. Shauna McClure gives us an inside look to compliment photographer Anthony Nelson’s exciting cover shot. But if you still have a yearning for ghosts and goblins, you’ll get plenty in Michael Goldstein’s article on Hollywood haunts. He and famed medium Patti Negri took a tour of to find as many unworldly spirits as possible and found plenty. Talk about unworldly. It’s WHAM, BANG, POW as Karen Yin explores Hollywood’s fascination with superheroes. With Warner Bros. Batman exhibit and Madame Tussauds new 4D attraction plus an industry that can’t seem to get enough, you’ll want to join in the fun or get ideas for a Halloween costume. We’ll have just enough time to take a breather before the “holidaze” is upon us. Check out the great Special Events and browse the Calendar—live theatre, art openings, music and dance performances are happening every day. For the most up to date listings be sure to visit our website.
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80th of the premiere of the 1934 version of CLEOPATRA Oct 5, 8pm, Egyptian Theatre. Starring Claudette Colbert, directed by Cecil B. DeMille. www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/egypt ian_theatre_events 15th Annual Polish Film Festival Oct 7-16. Opening night at the Egyptian Theatre. www.polishfilmla.org (See FILM) Autry Explorers: Global Cardboard Challenge… Autry Style Oct 12, 1-4pm. Use your imagination to transform stacks of cardboard into 3-D creations such as stagecoaches, horses, western town. http://theautry.org/programs
American Indian Marketplace at The Autry Nov 89. Photo: Danielle Klebanow. Walk of Fame Ceremonies For current ceremony info call (323)469-8311 or visit www.walkoffame.com. The Jersey Boys – The Musical Thru Oct 19. Pantages Theatre. http://pantagestheater.com The Mystery of Edwin Drood Sept 19-Oct 26. Tony award winning play at Actor’s Co-op. www.actors co-op.org Low Hanging Fruit Sept 20-Oct 26. World Premiere at Zephyr Theatre. http://www.zephyrtheatre.com Beyond Fest 2014 Sept 25-Oct 5, Egyptian Theatre. Horror, sci-fi and fantasy. http://beyond-fest.com (See FILM) The 13th Annual Italian Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles Sept 26-28. 1651 N. Highland Ave. Familyfriendly activities, live bands, cultural performances, stand-up acts, cooking classes, cooking competitions, and Italian food. http://feastofla.org Banshee Sept 26 –Nov 1. West Coast premiere at Theatre of Note. www.theatreofnote.com
30th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles Oct 12. Raising vital funds for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other AIDS service organizations throughout Los Angeles County. www.aidswalk.net Hollywood Film Festival Oct 16-19. Arclight Cinema. hollywoodfest.com (See FILM) Original Farmers Market 2014 Fall Festival Oct 18-19. Two day festival with live music, kidfriendly petting zoo, arts & crafts, and pie-eating contests. www.farmersmarketla.com Annual Music Box Steps Day Oct 18, 12-5pm, Laurel & Hardy Park, 920 Vendome St., honoring Laurel & Hardy’s 1932 Oscarwinning short The Music Box. Food, entertainment, L&H look-alikes, multiple screening of the film. Free. www.facebook.com/musicboxstepsday Comedy For A Cause Oct 21. Benefit for YMCA hosted by David Koechner at The Laugh Factory Holllywood. ymca.org/comedforacause Pippin – The Musical Oct 21-Nov 9. Pantages Theatre. http://pantages-theater.com Doris Dukes’ Shangri La: Oct 23-Dec 28. Exhibit from premiere collection of Islamic art from the Muslim world at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. http://www.lamag.org/ The Gun Show Oct 24 –Nov 30. West Coast premiere at Moving Arts Theatre. http://movingarts.org 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nov 4, 7pm. The Fonda. http://www.hmmawards.org/
Angel City Jazz Festival: Full Circle Sept 28. Barnsdall Art Park. http://angelcityjazz.com
AFI Fest Nov 6-13. Chinese 6 Theatres and Egyptian Theatre. www.afi.com (See FILM)
3rd Annual Sunset & Dine Oct 2, 5-9 p.m. Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street. Beer and wine, food samples from local restaurants, live music, and childrens’ entertainment. Benefits The Center at Blessed Sacrament homeless services. http://sunsetanddine.org
19th Annual International Family Film Festival Nov 7-9. Raleigh Studios, Hollywood. www.iffilmfest.org (See FILM)
Barnsdall Outdoor Movie Nights Oct 4-Oct 25, 5:30pm. Barnsdall Park. Friday night modern classics and beverage tastings benefit Barnsdall Art Park Foundation. www.barnsdall.org
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Halloween in Hollywood! Halloween Horror Nights Select nights, Sept 19-Nov 2. Universal Studios Hollywood. Immerses guests in the living, breathing, three-dimensional world of the most notorious and horrifying creatures. Six terrifying mazes including An American Werewolf in London, Dracula, Untold, Alien vs Predator, The Purge Anarchy, SyFy’s Face Off, and more. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood Haunted Hayride Oct 3-Oct 31. Select nights at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Terrifying echoes from the riff. http://losangeleshauntedhayride.com Scream Fest Horror Film Festival Oct 14-23. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. screamfestla.com (See FILM) Eek! At the Greek Oct 19, 7pm. Greek Theatre. Arthur B. Rubinstein, Symphony In The Glen and Nederlander Concerts will summon goblins, ghouls and all things ghostly for a symphonic Halloween extravaganza for the whole family. Safe trick-ortreating at 5:30pm in the Greek Theatre Plaza. www.greektheatrela.com/ Go Ghoulish All Hallows Eve Party Oct 27, 5:30-8:30pm. Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Sponsored by the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation. www.hollywoodchamber.net/events <http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/events> Dia de Los Muertos Nov 1, 12pm-midnight at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A vibrant traditional procession in the home of Hollywood’s Immortals with traditional Aztec blessings, regional musical dance performances, over 100 altars created by members of the community, costume contest for the best dressed Calaca (skeleton). http://www.ladayofthedead.com/
Kinky Boots - The Musical Nov 11-30. Pantages Theatre. http://pantages-theater.com American Road Nov 13, 6pm. The Autry. Documentary delves into the artistic, musical, and literary resonances of the mystique of the road. Won Best Documentary at the AMFM Fest in 2013. www.theautry.org 17th International ARPA Film Festival Nov 14-16, Egyptian Theatre. www.ArpaFilmFestival.com (See FILM)
American Indian Arts Marketplace 2014 Nov 8-9, 10am-5pm. Southern California’s largest Native American art show; over 180 top Native Artists. TheAutry.org/Marketplace.
Possum Carcass Nov 21-Dec 20. World premiere at Theatre of Note. www.theatreofnote.com
24th Annual Zoo Photo Day Nov 9, 7:30am-4pm. Hands-on workshops and staffed stations help novice photographers learn basics of wildlife photography at the L.A. Zoo. http://lazoo.org/events
Hollywood Christmas Parade Nov 30, 5:30-8pm. Hollywood Blvd to Vine St. to Sunset Blvd. Grandstand seats available. http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/grandstands
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AMPAS Mary Pickford Center Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Mary Pickford Center 1313 N. Vine St., (310) 247-3000. Built in 1949, first Hollywood studio designed for television show production. Early TV variety, quiz shows and sitcoms including “Queen for A Day” and “I Love Lucy” were broadcast from here. In addition to the 286-seat Linwood Dunn Theater, the building houses several Academy departments, including the offices and collections of the Academy Film Archive. www.oscars.org American Academy of Dramatic Arts 1336 N. La Brea Ave. The Academy is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world. With campuses in Hollywood and Manhattan, their Alumni have received nominations for 96 Oscars®, 245 Emmys®, and 86 Tonys®. Distinguished alumni include Spencer Tracy, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Adrien Brody, Kim Cattrall, & Paul Rudd, among many others. www.aada.edu
Black-Foxe Military Academy 601 N. Wilcox Ave. Founded by Charles E. Toberman, who developed Hollywood in the 1920s, and WWI Majors Black and Foxe. Today the only remaining part of the academy is a house adjacent to the original property. Declared a historic landmark in 1998, the owner has created a modest museum of Black-Foxe memorabilia rescued from a dumpster and donated by alumni. www.blackfoxe.com
Charlie Chaplin Studios (Jim Henson Company) 1416 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 802-1500. Built in 1918 to resemble a row of English country homes, Chaplin made many of his films here including Modern Times and City Lights. Formerly A&M Records, the studio was purchased by Jim Henson Productions, who honored Chaplin with a statue of Kermit the Frog dressed like the Little Tramp. Tours are available through Adventures by Disney; Reservations at www.adventuresbydisney.com.
Bronson Caves Brush Canyon (at the top of Canyon Drive). Used as backdrops for countless movies and TV shows such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza, the jungle island in the original King Kong, Gene Autry’s first serial, The Phantom Empire, a distant planet in Star Trek: The Movie, and the entrance to Batman’s bat-cave in TV’s Batman and the first Batman movie.
Chase Bank 1500 N. Vine St., (323) 466-1121. Unusual mosaics, murals and stained glass created by noted California artist Millard Sheets depict Hollywood personalities.
Cahuenga Pass Ancient gateway to Hollywood created centuries ago by Native Americans. Called “Cahuenga” or “Little Hills,” it was traveled by Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola and 80 years later by Kit Carson. In 1886, Kansas prohibitionist Harvey Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, bought 120 acres of the Cahuenga Valley and named their home “Hollywood.”
Columbia Square 6121 Sunset Blvd. Site of planned development that will include a high rise tower and preserve the historic broadcasting headquarters of many early radio and TV shows. Crossroads of the World 6671 Sunset Blvd., (323) 463-5611. Historical landmark built as “the world’s first modern shopping center” in 1936, an architectural potpourri with Streamline Moderne, pseudo Spanish, Tudor, Moorish and French Provincial styles. Now an office complex, it is listed on National Register of Historic Places. Used for scenes in L.A. Confidential, Indecent Proposal and recently Argo.
American Film Institute 2021 N. Western Ave., (323) 856-7600. Historic Immaculate Heart College’s 1906 campus buildings now house famed institute and one of the best film and video libraries in the world. www.afi.com (See FILM)
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Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Founded by Gene Autry, The Singing Cowboy, outstanding state-of-the-art museum is a tribute to the spirit that settled the American West. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. www.theautry.org (See VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY, MUSIC)
Capitol Records 1750 N. Vine St. World’s first circular office building and one of Hollywood’s landmarks. Built in 1956, the light on its rooftop spire flashes “HO-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D” in Morse code. Gold albums of its many artists displayed in lobby. John Lennon and other Capitol artists’ stars on sidewalk. Artist Richard Wyatt’s LA Jazz mural was recently redone entirely in tile! www.capitolrecords.com
Avalon Hollywood (formerly The Palace) 1735 N. Vine St., (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as the Hollywood Playhouse, it became the El Capitan in the 40s and hosted the famed Ken Murray’s Blackouts and Hollywood Palace TV show in the 50s. www.avalonhollywood.com. (See MUSIC).
Celebrity Centre International/Manor Hotel 5930 Franklin Ave., (323) 960-3100. The former was Hollywood’s first residential hotel Chateau Elysee. Guests included Clark Gable, Mary Pickford, Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Ginger Rogers.
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CBS Television City 7800 Beverly Blvd. Soap operas, game shows, sitcoms and news broadcasts. Carol Burnett and other legendary variety shows originate here. (See TV TICKETS) Cinerama Dome 6360 Sunset Blvd., (323) 464-4226. Restored as part of the Arclight Hollywood movie-going experience, the unique geodesic-shaped theatre designed by Buckminster Fuller was built in 1963. www.arclightcinemas.com (See FILM)
Alto Nido Apartments 1851 N. Ivar Ave. William Holden’s apartment in the ‘50s film noir classic “Sunset Boulevard” in which he co-starred with Gloria Swanson.
American Society of Cinematographers 1782 N. Orange Dr., (323) 969-4333. Built in 1903, this classic Mission Revival residence has been lovingly cared for by the Society since 1936. www.theasc.com
Chateau Marmont 8221 Sunset Blvd., (323) 656-1010. Since 1929, this castle-like hotel has been popular with stars for its privacy. From secret romances to untimely deaths, guests include Errol Flynn, Bob Dylan, Paul Newman, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, and John Belushi who died there. www.chateaumarmont.com
De Longpre Park 1350 Cherokee Ave. A lovely old “pocket” park in neighborhood one block south of Sunset Blvd. Jerry Fuller, a young songwriter, is said to have penned Travelin’ Man, a Rick Nelson hit, on a bench in the park. Features sculptures honoring Rudolph Valentino. Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. Home of the Academy Awards. Guided tours daily from 10:30am4pm. www.dolbytheatre.com (see Theatre) Historic Eastman Kodak Company 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave. Historic offices for its Motion Picture Film Division. Adjacent new addition houses digital technology center and film preservation vaults.
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Continued from page 10 The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St., (323) 933-9211. Historic landmark, Los Angeles tradition and world-famous tourist attraction for more than 75 years. Nearby, The Grove’s Main Street atmosphere makes this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am8pm & Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmarketla.com (See DINING, and FAMILY)
Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-6433. Brings the best-selling book’s record-breaking achievements to life through videos, laser discs, computers, custom sound and life-size replicas. Located in the former The Hollywood movie theatre built in 1938. Hours: Open daily, 10am to midnight. www.guinnessmuseumhollywood.com
Ferndell Park Ferndell Dr. & Los Feliz Blvd. Waterfalls banked by ferns imported from all over the world. Gabrielino Indians lived in this area 10,000 years ago. Used often as film and TV location.
Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323)464-7625. Key memorabilia items on display in the cafe include Jimi Hendrix’s purple crushed velvet hat; a Janis Joplin love letter; Jim Morrison’s leather pants and handwritten lyrics to L.A. Woman; Katy Perry’s sparkly dress and Fergie’s tour outfit with the Black Eyed Peas. Café: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am. Rock Shop: Sun-Thurs 9am-11am, Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. www.hardrock.com (See MUSIC)
Samuel & Harriet Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way. Built in 1924 by Frank Lloyd Wright, house had unique history as a salon of the avant-garde and a haven for artists in the early 50’s. Closed for renovation.
TCL Chinese Theatre (Grauman's) Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatre-andfilm-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. Sun 12-7pm, Mon 10am-5:30pm, Tue-Sat 10am-7pm. http://larryedmunds.com Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Built in 1922 by impresario Sid Grauman. Egyptian décor inspired by 1920’s King Tut craze complete with hieroglyphic murals. Site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks. Cecil B. DeMille premiered The Ten Commandments here in 1923. Home of American Cinematheque. Tours available once a month. www.egyptiantheatre.com (See FILM)
Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. An early Frank Gehry design building with multi-media facilities and special collections. New Hours: Mon & Wed 10am-8pm, Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5:30pm. Sun 15pm. www.lapl.org (See FAMILY)
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El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-3456. Built in 1925 as a legitimate theatre. Orson Welles‘ Citizen Kane premiered in 1941. Modernizing renovations completed in 1942 concealed its lavish interior, converting it to the Hollywood Paramount building where many films, including Doctor Zhivago, premiered in the 1950s and 60s; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. elcapitan.go.com (See FILM and FAMILY)
Gower Gulch Sunset Blvd. at Gower. Adjacent to Sunset Gower Studio (formerly Columbia Pictures) where many early Westerns were filmed; corner was hangout for studio cowboys waiting to be called for their next scene while “spinning yarns” and practicing their rope tricks. Now a Western-style shopping center.
El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! www.elcidla.com
Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. After a $93 million restoration, a visit to this L.A. landmark is well worth the trip to see its new exhibits, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Film buffs will recognize the location for final scenes from Rebel Without a Cause. Tue-Fri 12pm-10pm. Sat-Sun, 10am10pm. www.griffithobs.org (See FAMILY)
Ennis House 2655 Glendower Ave. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. For years in a serious state of decay, the Ennis House is now being restored. Visit www.discoverhollywood.com to read our article that appeared in the Fall 2009 issue. www.ennishouse.com
Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. This is not only the largest park in Los Angeles but also the largest city park in the U.S., providing hiking and riding trails, golf, tennis, playgrounds, pony rides and a zoo. (See FAMILY)
Hudson Apartments (formerly Hillview Apartments) 6533 Hollywood Blvd. Built by movie moguls Jesse Lasky and Samuel Goldwyn in 1917. Broadway actors who left New York for Hollywood had a difficult time finding housing. Most boarding houses had signs “No Actors and No Dogs Allowed.” Historic Hollywood The serious explorer can read John Pashdag’s Hollywoodland U.S.A., Charles Lockwood’s Guide to Hollywood, Rosemary Lord’s Hollywood: Then & Now, Ken Schessler’s This is Hollywood, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Hollywood, The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book by William A. Gordon, Hollywood: The First 100 Years pictorial history by Bruce Torrance and Early Hollywood by Marc Wanamaker and Robert W. Nudelman. (See HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD and TOURS) Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 913-4030. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and built between 1919 and 1921. Wright’s abstract geometric motif based on the hollyhock flower. Currently closed for restoration. Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave., (323) 851-3030. Perhaps one of the most spectacular Veterans’ facilities in the U.S., this glittering example of Egyptian Revival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929. The Post has served Hollywood’s veterans including such luminaries as Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou since the early 20s. www.hollywoodpost43.org (See THEATRE) Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclusive club whose members included Johnny Weissmuller, Valentino, Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Abbott and Costello and Bela Lugosi. In 1949, it was the site of the first Emmy Awards.
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Continued from page 12 Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 469-1181. The final resting place of many Hollywood legends including Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Cecil B. De Mille, Jayne Mansfield, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Peter Lorre, Peter Finch, Edward G. Robinson, “Bugsy” Siegel, John Huston, Johnny Ramone and others. Noteworthy are the Mausoleum’s stained glass windows, possibly by Tiffany. A map to internment sites available at the gift shop. Tours: (818) 517-5988 or e-mail info@cemeterytour.com. www.hollywoodforever.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Gateway La Brea Avenue at Hollywood Blvd. Gateway depicts Dolores Del Rio, Anna Mae Wong, Mae West, and Dorothy Dandridge. Designed by Catherine Harwicke and sculpted by Hari West.
Francis Howard Goldwyn Library Hollywood Boulevard Since the Golden Age of Hollywood, the “Boulevard” has seen many changes, yet many remnants of the past remain. The famed Boulevard is a designated National Historic Register Entertainment and Commercial District. Many Hollywood hopefuls have walked “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and imagined their names embedded in the sidewalk stars. Hollywood Heritage conducts 31⁄2 hour walking tour from a preservationist viewpoint. Next tour Sept 27 at 9am. Reservations required. (818) 762-6608. $10pp and $5 for Hollywood Heritage Members. http://hollywoodheritage.org/ (See TOURS and WALK OF FAME) Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2000. A Hollywood icon and world-class cultural attraction, the Bowl is an important part in the history of the performing arts in Los Angeles. The 60-acre site, famous for its acoustics, opened in 1921. Note Art Deco fountain at the Highland Ave. entrance. The figure of a harpist was sculpted in granite by George Stanley who also sculpted the original Oscar statuette, as designed by Cedric Gibbons. Gift shop open daily. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs and artifacts on the history of the Bowl. New exhibit: The Beatles @ The Bowl; June 21-Sept 28. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-show time. Sun 4pm to show time. Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum Hollywood Center Studios 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 860-0000. Located in the Industry District, home of early Harold Lloyd movies and later for Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope. Jean Harlow began her career here in Howard Hughes’ 1927 production of Hell’s Angels. www.hollywoodcenter.com
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Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave., (323) 874-2276. This barn served as the studio for Cecil B. DeMille & Jesse B. Lasky’s The Squaw Man, the first feature length motion picture. Declared a California Historic Monument, it is operated by Hollywood Heritage, Inc. as a museum of early Hollywood and silent pictures. $7 general admission. Free for members and children under 12. Free parking. Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See FILM) Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-6412. Features the re-created ¾ scale set of D.W. Griffith’s 1916 classic film Intolerance. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. Note artist Erika Rothenberg’s Road to Hollywood in Babylon Court. www.hollywoodandhighland.com Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave., (323) 993-1700. Famous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Robards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Peters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Museum exhibits memorabilia donated by former students. Art Deco and Modern styles in WPAbuilt science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net Hollywood Hills From Los Feliz to Beverly Hills, developed in the 20s, intriguing secluded neighborhoods offer historical perspective above the city that hums and shimmers below.
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The Hollywood Museum in Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave., (323) 464-7776. Make-up studio on ground floor restored to its art deco splendor plus four floors of elaborate displays of movie memorabilia. Salute to Hollywood’s TV Legends, Harry Potter’s Wizardry and the Eternal Marilyn Collection. Admission: $15 General, $12 Seniors and Students, $5 for children under 6. Contact info@thehollywoodmuseum.com for Group Tours. WedSun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Opened October 30, 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Hollywood's dance and music venue for over 60 years. (See MUSIC) Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. Built in 1936, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Above an inside door is a wood relief “The Horseman,” carved by Works Progress Administration artist Gordon Newell in 1937. . Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-7000. Built in 1927, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were among the original owners. The first Academy Awards banquet was held in the hotel’s Blossom Room in 1929. Recently renovated to reflect 21st century taste and honor its illustrious history, the Roosevelt is Hollywood’s favorite hotel. www.thompsonhotels.com/TheRoosevelt Hollywood Sign Built on Mt. Lee in 1923 for $21,000 as a temporary sign to promote Hollywoodland real estate development, the 50-foot-high letters were made of wood and with 20-watt bulbs around each letter. In the 70’s the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, rock star Alice Cooper, cowboy Gene Autry and singer Andy Williams) each pledging $27,000 per letter for a new, all-metal landmark. Recently, a global fund raising campaign to preserve 138 acres adjacent to the world-famous sign reached its goal. Hugh Hefner, a key figure in the 1978 restoration effort, returned in 2010 to donate the last $900,000 of $12.5 million needed to purchase the land, which will be annexed to Griffith Park. Take horseback riding tour to the sign. Visit www.sunsetranchhollywood.com or call (323) 4695450 for further information. Hollywood Tower 6200 Franklin Ave. (866) 3525623. Recently renovated historic apartments and French-Norman architectural details appeal to those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery, and fine craftsmanship. Adjacent new Hollywood LaBelle adds a contemporary flair to the complex. www.thehollywoodtower.com
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uperheroes:
Two new Hollywood attractions where you can get your geek on By Karen Yin
uperheroes, everywhere. Caped or otherwise, crusaders born of comic-book lore have overtaken pop culture in every form. Screen Rant, a movie-news website, counts over forty DC and Marvel films slated for release by 2020, including Joss Whedon’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Gotham, Flash, and Constantine are hitting television airwaves now or soon. And it isn’t just film and television that have combusted with superhero adoration: upwards of 130,000 people alighted on San Diego for Comic-Con in July, a month that also saw multiple records set for comics sales, according to industry number-cruncher Comichron. Doing their part to sate the demand, two Hollywood institutions have new attractions catering to superhero-lovers: Warner Bros. Studios and Madame Tussauds Hollywood. 16 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
The Batman Exhibit Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour, Burbank Fans will love this rare look at all seven films featuring the world’s most famous superhero without superpowers, Batman. A temporary installation extended through 2014, e Batman Exhibit is included in Warner Bros. Studios’ VIP Studio Tour. It is part of Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment’s yearlong celebration of Batman’s seventy-fifth anniversary. Senior tour guide Brad Taylor filled us up on trivia about the 110-acre studio lot for much of the two-hour-plus tour, with a lot of humor thrown in. One of the highlights was the spontaneous dance-off between Brad and another guide, who threw themselves into a reenactment of a Pepsi commercial shot on the same spot.
LEFT: Tour guide shows array of Batman cowls worn in films. ABOVE: Christian Bale's Batman suit from The Dark Knight Rises. ABOVE RIGHT: 75 years of Batman comics, TV and movies on display
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.
Each tour is tailored to current guests’ interests—in our group, it was Pretty Little Liars. Just hearing about a few of Warner Bros.’ achievements in film, television, animation, interactive entertainment, and home entertainment was mindblowing. For example, the lot boasts the biggest costume department in Hollywood, with nine miles of costumes. Bugs Bunny was born in the animation building, as was his rival Daffy Duck. Hiding on the back lot is part of Bon Temps from True Blood. And from the tram, you can see locations from Batman films, like the Hall of Records where Penguin learned of his parents’ identities. On the first floor of the Warner Bros. Museum, a wall of fifteen cowls with built-in scowls—worn by Batmans from Michael Keaton to Christian Bale—set the tone for e Batman Exhibit. (e Harry Potter exhibit is upstairs.) On display are six Batsuits plus costumes worn by Robin,
Catwoman, e Joker, Batgirl, e Riddler, and Poison Ivy. e newest additions are the May 1939 issue of Detective Comics, no. 27, with Batman’s first appearance, and the premiere issue of Batman, launched a year later. Worth a cool $3 million combined, these issues are believed to have once belonged to Bob Kane, the artist who created “e Batman” along with Bill Finger. You can also examine concept art, models, gadgets, and other props from the seven Batman films, including Batarangs, Joker’s cards, and Penguin’s umbrella. “People come from all over the world,” said Brad. “Both men and women love it. Little kids go nuts, grandparents go nuts. I’ve had people propose in front of the Batman statue. ere really is an emotional tie to the property.” On the awesomeness scale, nothing beats the Batcave, aka the Picture Car Vault, an immense sound stage where FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 17
RIGHT: Madame Tussauds Superhero collection includes Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America and Thor. Photo: Ben Horton
legendary Bat vehicles have been brought together. It’s an extraordinary chance to check out the Batmobiles, Tumbler, and Batgirl’s Batblade in person. “e Batmobile is what makes them freak out the most,” said Brad of fanboys and fangirls. “When they find out they’re real cars, that really brings it home. Every kid has a fantasy of driving a Batmobile.” Back at the tour center, don’t miss the newly acquired cowl exhibit unveiled at ComicCon, featuring Ben Affleck’s cowl in the 2016 film. Brad confirmed that items from Gotham and Batman v. Superman will be added to the museum, saying, “I wouldn’t be surprised if something happens this Halloween.” For information and tickets, call 877-4WB-TOUR or visit WBTour.com.
Marvel Super Heroes 4D Madame Tussauds Hollywood
RIGHT: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. Photo courtesy of Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Out-of-towners and locals come to Madame Tussauds Hollywood to be transported to a different time, a different place. e new Marvel Super Heroes 4D theater expansion is a multi-million-dollar collaboration with Marvel. In addition to the interactive area with wax figures, this attraction features a ten-minute animation which pits Marvel superheroes against a common villain. e advanced 4D technology transforms the film into an immersive and multisensory experience. A proper Madame Tussauds experience starts on the third floor and lets you wind your way through the themed rooms at your leisure. Whether you’re into Marvel superheroes, old Hollywood, pop icons, or Star Trek, your fancy will be tickled. ere are no velvet ropes to keep you from putting your head on Conan O’Brien’s lap—his wax replica, that is. ough the faces and hands are off-limits because of the delicate nature of wax, the staff encourages physical interaction with the 120 figures in-house. So go ahead and grab Brad’s butt even though Angelina is, like, standing right there. (When Lisa Huynh—marketing events coordinator for Madame Tussauds Hollywood—was asked if people try to kiss the wax figures, she said, “All the time. Especially Justin Bieber.”) ese uncannily accurate wax-and-fiberglass figures take four to six months to create and cost $300,000 each. Every freckle, mole, wrinkle, dimple, and tattoo is meticulously reproduced; every hair and eyelash inserted by hand. Don’t be surprised if you apologize as you step around them: they’re so realistic. Credit goes to the skilled Tussauds artists in London who sculpt, mold, create, color, and costume wax figures for all Madame Tussauds locations. e striking realness of the wax figures makes it that much more poignant to see so many
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celebrities who have passed, including Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. A lot of thought goes into every detail of the set design, costuming, and poses to create an emotional impact, often capturing a scene from a celebrated performance; other times, celebrities are presented in their natural glamorous habitats. Footprints indicate where to hit your mark for the best photos, and you are encouraged to ham it up with hats, jackets, canes, and the other accessories. Before the Marvel 4D theater experience, you can interact with most of its stars in the Marvel Super Heroes room: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, or, Tony Stark, and Iron Man. In wax form, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is as fierce as ever; you can almost hear the snikt of his claws. If you’re curious, step behind Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark to see what’s on his screen. For Chris Hemsworth’s or, Madame Tussauds worked with Marvel and the costume designers from the movie to design the outfit—an example of the never-ending quest for authenticity. “For our Marvel 4D grand-opening party, a lot of people came in their Marvel shirts, Captain America shirts, Spider-Man shirts,” said Lisa. “It’s being able to see their superheroes in real life, almost. Being able to take that picture and say, ‘Oh, I met Wolverine today.’ Bringing the screen to life. at’s what we have to offer that’s unique.” For information and tickets, visit MadameTussauds.com/Hollywood. DH
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The Groundlings feature fun and laughs nightly.
Tomm Pollos at The Laugh Factory
iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 962-7560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. Sundays Top Story! Sun 8pm; The Cherry After School Special, Mon at 10:00pm; Dasariski, Tues 10:30pm; King Ten, Wed 10:30pm; Happy Hour, Thu 6:30 Free; Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Fri 9pm; The Armando Show with special celebrity host, Sat 9pm. www.ioimprov.com National Comedy Theatre/ComedySportz 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1193. Renovated 90-seat theatre is home to ComedySportz. Chickspeare, Fri 8pm; ComedySportz College Team Thur at 8pm; ComedySportz Sat at 8pm & 10:30pm, Sun 7pm. www.comedysportzla.com (See FAMILY) NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 851-7223. Nestled in back of the comic book Mecca Nerdist Industries’ present nightly comedy. Specializing in the best nerd-centric entertainment, they host improv, stand-up, live pod casts and more 7 nights a week. www.nerdmeltla.com
Improv & Sketch Theatres Acme Comedy Theatre 135 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 525-0202. Beautiful 99-seat proscenium theatre space, handicapped access, valet parking. More info and detailed show descriptions online at www.acmecomedy.com Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson Backstage Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 960-5519. Comedians, actors & writers at all professional levels develop ideas and polish material in front of a live audience. All shows are free. (Reservations are required). http://hudsontheatre.com Groundlings Theatre 7307 Melrose Ave., (323) 934-9700. Improvisational & sketch theatre claims talented alumni including Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Julia Sweeney, Jon Lovitz, Will Ferrell, and Cheri Oteri. Shows WedSun. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Wed 8pm; Cookin; With Gas Thur 8pm; Slippery When Groundlings Fri 8pm & Sat 8pm & 10pm, Oct 10 Thru Dec. Giddy Up Lil’ Sun 7:30pm. www.groundlings.com Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 6122 West Sunset Blvd. (323) 466-9917. What's Up, Tiger Lily? Mon 8pm. The Big Show Tues 8pm. www.hollywoodstudiobarandgrill.com (See MUSIC)
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Next Stage & Tres Stage 1523 N. La Brea., Ste. 208 & 209, (323) 850‐7827. Home of the Berubians Theatre Company. Free Improv Workshops Mon 8pm; Metro Med Tues 8pm and 9:30pm; The Angel Academy Wed 8pm and 9:30pm; Happily Whatever After Thurs 8pm and 9:30pm; Vampire Masquerade Fri 8pm and 9:30pm; Nightmares Fri midnight; 7 Deadly Sins Sat 8pm & 9:30pm; Tales from the Shadow Zone Sat midnight; Dark Side of the Moon Sun 8pm and 9:30pm. www.berubians.com Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Dr., (310) 281-8337. Located just below Melrose between Vermont and Normandie Aves. Home of Serial Killers Playoffs comedy Saturday nights at 11pm thru May 24. www.sacredfools.org (See THEATRE) Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor (323) 464-8542. Both students and professionals showcase their talents; occasional guest performances from LA's improv and sketch community. Performances seven nights a week. Quick and Dirty Thurs at 8pm. Saturday Night’s Main Event Sat at 10:30pm. www.secondcity.com (See FAMILY) Straitjacket Society 6470 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 769-5575. Sketch comedy. Swipe Right, Damnit! Fri 8:30pm thru Oct 4. The Hateful Eight, Sat 8:30 thru Oct 11.straitjacketsociety.com Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys first Thur 8pm; Tomorrow Show every Sat midnight. www.trepanyhouse.org (See THEATRE)
Upright Citizens Brigade 5919 Franklin Ave., (323) 908-8702. Everything comedy presented in 92-seat theatre, 7 nights a week. Sketch, improv, etc., all “cheap or free.” Critically acclaimed ASSSSCAT Sat 8pm and Sun 7:30pm; Harold Night Mon 8pm & 9:30pm; Put Your Hands Together Tues 8pm; Facebook Wed 9:30pm; The Txt Msg Show Thurs 11pm; Not Too Shabby Fri midnight; Sentimental Lady Sat 7pm and more. Six restaurants nearby. www.ucbtheatre.com
Stand-Up Comedy Clubs The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd., (323) 650-6268. Comedy nightly. See hottest upand-coming talent, as well as comedy legends in the place that started it all. Original Room Show Fri-Sat 10:30pm; Main Room Show Fri-Sun 9pm. Nightly shows in three theatres. www.thecomedystore.com The Hollywood Improv (Improv Lab Theater) 8162 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest knowns and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade. www.improv.com Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC) The Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 656-1336. America’s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. Comedy For A Cause Oct 21 benefits YMCA. See comedians from The Late Show with David Letterman, and other TV shows. Latino Night Mon 8pm; Open Mic Tues 6:30pm; All-Stars Comedy Fri-Sat 8pm; Midnight Madness Sat 12am; Chocolate Sundays Sun 8pm & 10pm. www.laughfactory.com The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Universal City Walk,1000 Universal Studios Blvd. #222. (818) 824-6545. America’s hottest comedians at L.A.’s newest comedy club at World Famous Universal City Walk. Food and drink. www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com Lyric Theatre 520 N. LaBrea Ave., (626) 695-8283. A non-profit arts center hosts concerts, comedy and special events. Super Secret Comedy Show every other Wed 8pm. lyrictheatrela.com (See MUSIC)
Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-9797. Explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and humanism. Café Inquiry last Wed of each month. www.cfiwest.org The Golden Age Theater (at L. Ron Hubbard Gallery) 7051 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 798-1635. Live Theatrical Readings of noted author’s pulp fiction classics every Saturday at 7:30pm. Free parking on Sycamore just off Hollywood Blvd. Call for reservations. www.goldenagetheater.com Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 655-7679. Home of the Ink Slam Poetry Festival. Largest poetry lounge in US. Da’ Poetry Lounge, Tue 9pm-midnight, Free. Staged Readings Free Parking. http://inkslam.org (See THEATRE) Skylight Books 1814-18 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz. An open space where authors discuss books. www.skylightbooks.com
Dance Answers 4 Dancers www.answers4dancers.com offers over 300 professional auditions a month and career tips from working industry dancers. Blackbird Dance Studio 305 N. Fairfax Ave. 818-455-5638. $5 drop-in classes. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal. Many levels and styles. Classes for tots, kids, teens and adults. www.blackbirddance.com Dance On The Internet www.LAChoreographersAndDancers.org; click on “Southern California Dance & Directory” and then on “Browse The Directory”. Contact numbers for over 400 professional dance companies and related service organizations of dance in the Southern California area. Dance Resource Center Information center for auditions, classes & events concerning dance. danceresourcecenter.org
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The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., (323)660-4540. Hand crafted cocktails and the hottest stand up in town! The Hot Tub Show with Kurt and Kristen every Monday at 8pm; Big Money Comedy Thur 7:30pm, Free. www.thevirgil.com
Coffee Houses, Art, Music & Comedy The Bar 5851 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-9154. Features art shows, board games, D.J. and specialty drinks. www.thebarhollywood.com Bourgeois Pig 5931 Franklin Ave., (323) 464-6008. Revolving monthly art exhibitions. Cozy “Moroccan Room” in back.
Spoken Word Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd., (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. See website for schedule. www.booksoup.com
Los Angeles Ballet inaugurates its ninth season performing Swan Lake in October at venues throughout the area. Enjoy The Nutcracker, always a family favorite, at the Dolby Theatre December 13-14. www.losangelesballet.org FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 21
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Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 308-6300. A 3,400 seat theatre inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. LA Ballet presents The Nutcracker Dec 13-14, 1 and 5pm (see PLACES, THEATRE) www.dolbytheatre.com El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd., (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party!
Film The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood Campus 1313 Vine St., (310) 247-3600. www.oscars.org AFI Fest Nov 6-13. Chinese 6 Theatres and Egyptian Theatre. Annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for both Short Films categories of the annual Academy Awards®. www.afi.com AMC Citywalk Stadium 19 Hilltop at Universal City, (888) 262-4386. See a first-run movie (something for everyone on 19 screens including the blow-your-mind 7-story IMAX®) and stroll through Universal City Walk. www.citywalkhollywood.com(See IMAX Theatre) American Cinematheque (See Egyptian Theatre) 6712 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466‐FILM (3456). Presenting films and programs spanning the classics and world cinema. Tours of historic Egyptian Theatre and weekly screenings of Forever Hollywood documentary, select Saturdays 10:30am. www.americancinematheque.com
El Floridita Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine and Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Salsa Dance parties on Mon and Fri, 8pm – 1 am, Sat 9pm-1 am. www.elfloridita.com (See MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave., (323) 663-1525. Forever Flamenco one Sunday a month at 8pm. The hottest flamenco in town; a thrilling combination of prepared work and spontaneous exploration with invited audience participation for the last number! www.fountaintheatre.com (See THEATRE) Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. All forms of dance classes offered for all ages. www.hollywooddancecenter.com (See FAMILY)
Reese Witherspoon and Ger Duany star in Warner Bros’ The Good Lie opens Oct 2. Photo: Bob Mahoney.
International Dance Academy Hollywood 6755 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor. (323) 463-8865. Offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, fusion jazz, tap, hip-hop, African, swing, salsa, and belly dance. Teachers have choreography and performance experience working with artists such as Beyonce & Britney Spears. www.idahollywood.com
American Film Institute 2021 N. Western Ave., (323) 856-7600. National arts organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, television and the moving image. The Louis B. Mayer Library is open to the motion picture community and also to the public on occasion. www.afi.com
King King 6555 Hollywood Blvd, (323) 960-5765. Located in historic building, offers live music and an eclectic array of dance performances, including cabaret, burlesque, & aerial shows. www.kingkinghollywood.com (See MUSIC)
Arclight Hollywood 6360 Sunset Blvd., (323) 464-1478. Innovative cinema concept includes cafe/bar, retail, exhibit areas, Cinerama Dome and 14 theatres. www.arccin.com
Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers (213) 385-1171. Professional non-profit dance organization includes Louise Reichlin & Dancers (modern dance). Programs for children. Call or visit website for more info. www.LAChoreographersAndDancers.org
17th International Arpa Film Festival Nov 14-16, Egyptian Theatre. Forum for international and local filmmakers who explore such issues as diaspora, war, genocide, dual-identity, exile and multiculturalism. www.ArpaFilmFestival.com
Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., (800) 982-2787 (Ticketmaster for ticket purchases). Historical landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.broadwayla.org (See THEATRE)
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667‐2000. What Is A Western? Film Series Oct 11 & Nov 15 1:30‐3:30pm. Saturday Matinee Double Features Oct 25, 12-2:30pm. Cowboy Lunch with Western filmmakers, 3rd Wed of month, 12:30pm. www.theautry.org (See DANCE, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)
The Studio Theater @ St. Denis Bldg. 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West., (323) 850-9497. Dance museum and studio of legendary dancer Ruth St. Denis designated a Historic-Cultural Landmark. Home of Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation. www.dramaticdance.org
Beyond Fest Sept 25-Oct 5. Egyptian Theatre. The best in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy from domestic and international filmmakers. A diverse mix of gala premieres, rare repertory screenings, live performances, and special events. http://beyond-fest.com
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Chinese 6 Theatres 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. Six state-of-the-art theatres, VIP lounge and seating, part of the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.chinesetheatres.com Directors Guild of America 7920 W. Sunset Blvd. (310) 289-2000. Film screenings and events. Visit website for dates. www.dga.org Linwood Dunn Theater at the Mary Pickford Center for Motion Pictures 1313 Vine Street, (310) 247-3000. In addition to the 286-seat Dunn Theater, the building houses several Academy departments, including the Academy Film Archive. For more information www.oscars.org El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467‐7674. A classic movie palace, built in 1925 and restored thanks to Disney and Pacific Theatres. The beautiful interior offers modern comfort and features state‐of‐the‐art sound. Tangled thru Oct 8; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Oct 10-Nov 5; Big Hero 6, Nov 7 thru Dec. elcapitan.go.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY) Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque) 6712 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466FILM (3456). Spectacularly restored courtyard captures the magic of times gone by. Interior has been updated for today’s film audiences. (See PLACES) Hollywood Film Festival Oct 16-19. Arclight Cinema. Presents a unique combination of socially conscious filmmakers, emerging artists and master storytellers. Emphasis is on social impact films. Features narrative films by first time directors. www.hollywoodfest.com
Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 913-4710. Free film screenings the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz (See FAMILY) New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd., (323) 938-4038. Screens revivals and art films. $8 double feature. www.newbevcinema.com NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) 1438 N. Gower St. Box 83 / Bldg. 42 Suite 103, LA CA 90028 (323) 521-7385. Non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. www.NFMLA.org Pacific Grove Stadium 14 The Grove, Third & Fairfax (323) 692-0103. Beautifully appointed theatre lobby reminiscent of the past; 14 theatres. www.thegrovela.com 15th Annual Polish Film Festival Oct 7-16. Opening night at the Egyptian Theatre. Celebrates the most recent achievements of Polish filmmakers. www.polishfilmla.org Scream Fest Horror Film Festival Oct 14-23. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. The largest and longest running horror film festival in the U.S. Discovering the new blood of horror and honoring the masters. http://screamfestla.com Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings, including The Silent Treatment, first Sat of month, Heavy Hitter Midnights and Friday Night Frights on alternating Fridays. www.cinefamily.org
Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave., (323) 874-2276. Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hollywood and to education about the early film industry and the role its pioneers played in shaping Hollywood’s history. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See PLACES) IMAX Theatre/Universal Citywalk 100 Universal City Pl., (818) 508-0711. 7-story screen. Ultra spacious, stadium style, rocker seats, new large screens, 360o digital surround sound. For 3D films, you’ll don a set of high-tech 3D headsets & step into a new dimension. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See AMC Citywalk Stadium 19) LA Film School 6363 Sunset Blvd., (323) 860-0789. A one-year intensive professional training program in motion pictures, television, and new media. www.lafilm.edu 19th Annual International Family Film Festival Nov 7-9. Raleigh Studios. A screenplay and film competition for socially responsible films suitable for general audiences that express a fundamental respect for the positive values of life. www.iffilmfest.org 8th Annual LA Skins Fest Nov 12-16. Native American film festival by and about Native Americans. Opening night at IOWEST with a Native American Stand Up Comic Showcase. Closing Night Award show at Barnsdall Art Park. http://laskinsfest.com Los Feliz 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 664-2169. Neighborhood theatre converted to 3 screens. First-run movies. Children under 4 get in free on Wed at 10:30am. http://vintagecinemas.com/losfeliz/
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 from Lions Gate. Opens Nov 3. Photo: Murray Close TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. First-run movies in the world’s most famous movie theatre. 20 minute tours daily. www.tclchinesetheatres.com/imax/ (See PLACES) Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Blvd., (323) 660-6639. Small, 90-year-old neighborhood theater offers first-run features. This beautiful theater reflects the Egyptian influence popular in the late 1920’s. General admission $6.50 for first showing. http://vintagecinemas.com/vista/ Writers Guild Foundation 7000 W. 3rd St., (323) 782-4692. Screenwriting workshops and film screenings. www.wgfoundation.org FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 23
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Tom Keifer plays at the Whiskey A-Go-Go Oct 26.
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Western Music Association Jam, third Sun of each month. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS)
Legendary bassist Victor Bailey performs at the Catalina Jazz Club Sept 28 & 27.
Avalon Hollywood 1735 N. Vine St., (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as Los Angeles’ first and most lavish legitimate theatre and is now a multi-media concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES) Canter’s Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 651-2030. Rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop seven nights a week.www.cantersdeli.com/lounge.html Carlitos Gardel Restaurant 7963 Melrose Ave., (323) 655-0891. Music Fri and Sat nights at 8pm. www. carlitosgardel.com Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd., (323) 466-2210. Hollywood’s premiere jazz club features international musicians, Mon-Sat 8:30pm (some events have a 2nd show at 10:30pm.), Sun 7:30 & 9:30pm. Call for ticket prices and reservations. Reservations can be made online. www.catalinajazzclub.com (See DINING) Cat & Fiddle Pub 6530 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-3800. Live Jazz on the Patio Sun 7-11pm. www.thecatandfiddle.com (See DINING) Dragonfly 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 466-6111. Wild assortment of rock music nightly. www.thedragonfly.com (See COMEDY) Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-4294. American-style food with the Number One piano bar in L.A. featuring Marty & Elayne at 9:00pm. Tues–Sat nights. Live bands Sun & Mon nights. www.thedresden.com (See DINING) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd., (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! (See DANCE & DINING) El Floridita Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine & Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri, & Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com (See DANCE) The Fonda 6126 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 464-0808. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 461-3673 Lovely historic outdoor amphitheatre with a variety of concerts and dance featuring styles from around the world. 2014 season ends Sept 13. www.fordtheatres.org (See FAMILY & MUSIC) Gardenia Club 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 467-7444. New York-style cabaret. See Website. www.cabaretwest.org Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax Ave, (323) 653-0640. A variety of original, live acoustic music nightly except Sun. www.genghiscohen.com The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-5857. Live music under the stars in the heart of L.A.! Nestled in the picturesque setting of Griffith Park, this historic outdoor venue features the best in pop, contemporary, & jazz entertainment. Gift shop and site open for visits. 2014 season ends Nov 1.www.greektheatrela.com Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-7625. Acoustic Happy Hour features Local Live Music. Wed, Thu, & Fri, 5-7PM. www.hardrock.com/hollywoodblvd (See PLACES) Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., World-famous summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Legendary amphitheatre has presented the world’s greatest musicians for 85 years. The gift shop and site are open for visits. 2014 season ends Sept 28 www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323)469-1181. Concerts held in former historic Masonic Lodge. Visit www.hollywoodforever.com/culture for schedule.
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The all-girl band The Bangles at The Troubadour on Nov 1.
Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-0000. Live music on select nights. Singer/Songwriter Showcase Tues at 8pm, Open Mic Weds at 7pm. Live Music Fri-Sat 8-10:30pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING) Professional Musicians Local 47 817 N. Vine St., (323) 462-2161. A labor organization formed by and for musicians over a century ago, Local 47 promotes and protects the concerns of its members in all areas of the music business. This includes a referral service for employers to hire Southern California’s best musicians for any event including weddings, private parties, recording, film & TV shoots and corporate events. www.promusic47.org Rockwell: Table & Stage 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 661-6163 Intimate live performance venue established as a creative refuge for both artists and audiences. Features eclectic programming of music, film and theatre in Los Feliz Village. www.rockwell-la.com
Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd., (323) 962-7600. Home of big bands in the 40s. Reopened October 2009 after extensive restoration. Today’s hottest singers, songwriters and bands. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See PLACES) Hollywood’s RockWalk 7425 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-1060. A collection of handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from Rock ‘n Roll’s greatest musical performers and innovators at Guitar Center. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am8pm, Sun 11am-8pm. www.rockwalk.com The Hotel Café 16231⁄2 Cahuenga Blvd. One of L.A.’s top music venues. Singer-songwriters performing nightly. 21 and over. www.hotelcafe.com House of Blues 8430 Sunset Blvd., (323) 848-5113. Sunset Strip venue dedicated to live music nightly. World-famous Gospel Brunch Sundays every other Sun. www.houseofblues.com/losangeles King King 6555 Hollywood Blvd, (323) 960-5765. Located in historic building, offers live music and dance performances. www.kingkinghollywood.com (See DANCE) Largo at The Coronet 366 N. La Cienega, (310) 855-0350. A variety of live music & comedy nightly. Check website for schedule. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY) Lyric Theatre 520 N. LaBrea Ave. A non-profit arts center that hosts concerts, comedy and special events. (626) 695-8283. lyrictheatrela.com (See COMEDY) Miceli’s Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 466-3438. Piano melodies nightly at 6pm. www.micelisrestaurant.com. (See DINING) Molly Malones Irish Pub 575 S. Fairfax Ave., (323) 935-1577. Live music nightly. Call for schedule or visit www.mollymalonesla.com Musicians Institute 6752 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 462-1384. Offers a curriculum taught by some of the best players in the world. www.mi.edu
Room 5 Lounge 143 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-2504. An eclectic mix of live music nightly. Mon-Sat. http://room5lounge.com
The rock band FlyLeaf play Nov 1 at the House of Blues. Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., (310) 276-2447. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxy.com Silverlake Lounge 2906 Sunset Blvd., (323) 663-9636. Live music select nights. http://thesilverlakelounge.com (See COMEDY) Three Clubs 1123 Vine St., (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established/touring acts. www.threeclubs.com (See COMEDY) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. LA’s premier music venue. www.citywalkhollywood.com Doug Weston’s Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. Legendary venue has introduced new music to L.A. since ‘58. All ages. Live music nightly. Schedule online at www.troubadour.com Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd., (310) 358-1881. The club of tabloid fame offers live music nightly. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com Whiskey A-Go-Go 8901 Sunset Blvd., (310) 652-4202. From hard rock to alternative music at one of Hollywood’s legendary clubs since ‘64. No age limit. www.whiskyagogo.com FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 25
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Jacquie Walter, Erika Rankin, Lauren Flans, and Brigitte Valdez in Women thru Oct 25 at the Theatre Asylum. Photo: Adam Carver
Acting Artists Theatre 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 512-0206. Acting workshops, showcases, and productions. www.actingartists.com Actor’s Company Theatre 916a N. Formosa Ave., (323) 463-4639. 61-seat main stage theatre and 22-seat small theatre, plus regular workshops. http://theactorscompanyla.com Actors Co-op at the Crossley Terrace Theatre 1760 N. Gower St., (323) 462-8460. Celebrating its 22nd Anniversary; located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. www.actorsco-op.org
Ashley Ruth Jones and Michael Starr in Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera thru Sept 28 at the Greenway Court Theatre. Photo: Barry Weiss Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6272. Medium-sized theatre located in Barnsdall Art Park is a facility of L.A.’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs. www.bgttix.com The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 661-9827. Productions in 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. The multi-award-winning Blank Theatre Company now in residence. Monday Night Play Reading Series. Free. Reservations Required. www.theblank.com The Complex 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 465-0383. Theatre and studio complex including: Dorie Theatre - 55 seats, Flight Theatre - 49 seats, Ruby Theatre - 55 seats, East Theatre - 50 seats, West Studio – 12 seats, and more. www.complexhollywood.com Davidson/Valentini Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres)
Stella Adler Academy/Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor, (323) 465-4446. State-of-the-art 99seat theatre. American, original and classical plays. Acting, musical production, improv classes. www.stellaadler-la.com Steve Allen Theater at the Center for Inquiry - L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-4268. 99-seat theatre. www.steveallentheater.com (See COMEDY, FILM) American Legion Theatre 2035 North Highland Avenue. (323) 851-3030. Mid-size venue. Classic art deco architecture with historic military motif. Small stage in hall. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) . The Atwater Playhouse and Method Acting School 3191 Casitas Ave., Atwater (just east of Silverlake/Los Feliz) (323) 5561636. A 45 seat intimate theater; ample free gated parking. A hidden gem in nearby Atwater. www.atwaterplayhouse.com Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village, (323) 644-1929. Theatre showcases in new work by established and emerging playwrights. http://ensemblestudiotheatrela.org The Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Native Voices at the Autry is devoted to developing and producing new works for the stage by Native American playwrights. 2014–2015 season theme: Legacy and Loss: Stories From the Indian Boarding School. http://theautry.org/whats-here/theaternative-voices (See PLACES, VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY, MUSIC) 26 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
Christina Lemon and Les Williams in Hollywood Party at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre thru Oct 19. Photo: Michael Lamont Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience—and Dolby 3D. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres, and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com
Elephant Space 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 962-0046. Intimate 70-seat storefront theatre. Adjacent to Lillian Theatre. www.elephantstages.com (See Lillian Theatre) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave., (323) 663-1525. Original and classical theatre productions in 78-seat theatre. Free adjacent secure parking. www.fountaintheatre.com (See DANCE) Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 655-7679. An eclectic 99-seat performance space. Features innovative original plays. Da’ Poetry Lounge Tues at 9pm. www.greenwayarts.org (See COMEDY).
The 2013 Original Production of PIPPIN. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
Hudson Theatres 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 856-4249. Three theatres, an espresso bar and an art gallery. Hudson Mainstage, Hudson Backstage, Hudson Guild and Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson. www.hudsontheatre.com (See COMEDY) L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatres 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7302. Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre LEX Theatre 6760 Lexington Ave. 60-seat theatre. Home of the Visceral Theatre Company. www.thevisceralcompany.com
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The Lillian Theatre 1076 Lillian Way, (323) 962-0046. This 99-seat warehouse-style theatre, opened in 1999, home of the Elephant Theatre Company, and other L.A.based companies. www.elephantstages.com Lost Studio 130 S. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-6944. 70seat theatre. Intensive scene study and sensory work geared toward professional actors, but all levels welcome. www.theloststudio.com
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Raymond Luke, Jr. and Bryan Terrell Clark photos by Joan Marcus. All other photos by Andrew Eccles.
Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd.,(323)469-9988. Multiarts complex with spacious lobby and lounge area. Lounge 1: 49 seats; Lounge 2: 46 seats. Located on the Theatre Row. www.theatreplanners.com Macha Theatre Company 1107 N. Kings Rd, West Hollywood, (323) 3146332. Formerly The Globe Theatre. www.machatheatre.org (See FILM) Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave., (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford, (323) 957-1152. Large 99seat main stage and 35-seat black box present full-length plays, some developed in workshops. Home of the Doma Theatre Company. www.domatheatre.com
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Jonathan Lipnicki and Connor Kelly-Eiding in Nice Things at the Rogue Theatre Oct 4-Nov 23. Photo: John Flynn
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Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Blvd., (310) 281-8337. Located just below Melrose between Vermont and Normandie Aves. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY) Skylight Theatre Company 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., (213) 761-7061. Professional company develops and produces new plays that express the social mores of our times. Ample parking. www.skylighttheatrecompany.com Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE) 3301 Beverly Blvd., (213) 351-3507. Theatre Arts Arena Stage. Recognizes emerging cultural questions through the production of new or underexposed plays. www.sonofsemele.org Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 650-7777. 99-seat Marilyn Monroe and 49-seat Stage Lee theatres. www.strasberg.com
Ben Crowley, Nicholas Cutro, Jen Landon and Jeff Witzke in The Why at the Blank Theatre thru Oct 19. McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 505-2228. 60-seat theatre. Also acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St., (323) 871-2420. By staging theatre that emphasizes artistic collaboration, diversity, interdisciplinary work and community participation, it aims to establish a truly authentic cultural center for Los Angeles, and contribute significantly to the development of a new narrative for the American theatre. www.themontalban.com Moving Arts 1822 Hyperion Ave., (323) 472-5646. 30-seat black box theatre. www.movingarts.org Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 468-1770. Historical-cultural landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.broadwayla.org (See PLACES) Renberg Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) Renegade Theatre 1514 N. Gardner St., (323) 874-1733. Classes and productions, home to the Renegade Theatre Group. www.rtgla.com Rogue Theatre 5041 W. Pico Blvd. (855) 585-5185. Engaging diverse audiences by presenting vital, invigorating productions. www.roguemachinetheatre.com 28 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
Studio C Artists 6448 Santa Monica Bl., (323) 988-1175. 30-seat studio. Production, casting and arts education collective, founded by John Coppola and Michael Sonntag. www.studiocartists.com Studio/Stage 520 N. Western Ave.(323) 463-3900. 55 seats, wheelchair access, plentiful street parking. www.studio-stage.com Theatre Asylum and Lab 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 962-1632. Two beautiful 82-seat and 40-seat theatres located on Theatre Row. www.theatreasylum-la.com (See COMEDY) Theatre of Arts Arena Stage 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 463-2500. Classes, performances, and screenings in 99-seat house. www.toa.edu Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 856-8611. Avant-garde experimental theatre in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cahuenga Corridor.â&#x20AC;? www.theatreofnote.com Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of over 15 theatres. Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., (323) 851-7977. Founded in 1962, many productions have gone on to Broadway and film; 168 seats. www.theatrewest.org (See FAMILY) Working Stage 1516 N. Gardner St., (323) 521-8600. Develops, performs original works. Home of Opening Minds Productions. www.workingstage.com Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave., (323) 653-4667. One of the original intimate 99seat theatres in L.A. presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com
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Advocate and Gochis Galleries 1125 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 860-7302. Exhibits works of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists. Ivy Bottini & Lisa Santasiero thru Sept 20. Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. www.lagaycenter.org
Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941) Postrio Persian Installation. Oct 27 at Bonhams & Butterields.
Antebellum Gallery 1643 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 856-0667. Fetish and homoerotic gallery; viewer discretion is advised. Large Scale painting exhibition thru Oct 11. All Hollow’s Eve Group Show, Oct 18- Nov 1; 25 Years of Photography by Rick Castro Nov 15-Dec 2. Thu-Sat 1-7pm. antebellumgallery.blogspot.com Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd., (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract, street, figurative, photo, and sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm and by appointment. www.artspacewarehouse.com
Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd., (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. Call for clinic viewings & complete auction schedules. Made in California: Contemporary Art, Oct 13; Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets, Oct 20; The World of Opals, Nov 24. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us
Wormus Homestead from Kim Stringfellow’s Jackrabbit Homestead Exhibition at the Autry thru Aug 2015 The Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (Griffith Park), (323) 667-2000. Route 66: The Road and the Romance thru Jan 4. Floral Journey: Native North American Beadwork thru Apr 26, 2015; Kim Stringfellow’s Jackrabbit Homestead thru Aug 23, 2015; Art of the West, Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction and Four Centuries of Pueblo Pottery, all ongoing. Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. www.autrynationalcenter.org (See PLACES, FILM, DANCE, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres were given to Los Angeles by oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1927. Includes Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center, and Barnsdall Art Center. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY)
Stephen Cohen Gallery 7354 Beverly Blvd., (323) 9375525. Specializes exclusively in photography. David Weldzius: News from Nowhere thru Oct 25. Siri Kaur Nov 6-Dec 23. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.stephencohengallery.com Corita Art Center 5515 Franklin Ave., (323) 4662157. The Joyous Revolutionary, a chronological overview of the art of activist, artist, teacher and former nun, Corita Kent, ongoing. Mon-Fri 10am4pm. www.corita.org Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-5557. Cuban Artist Roberto FABELO: New Work thru Oct 18. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.couturiergallery.com
La parisienne III-Dior-HC winter 2009 – no. 10. Julia Oleynick, Natalie Model Agency from Cathleen Naundors: Haucoutre thru Oct 11 at Fahey/Klein.
Barnsdall Art Park (Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more. Student Show thru Oct 4 and Dia De Los Muertos Group Show Oct 24-Nov 10. Mon–Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm; www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY)
Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Cathleen Naundors: Haucoutre thru Oct 11. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.faheykleingallery.com
Michael Benevento Gallery 7556 & 7578 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-6400. Modern and contemporary art gallery. Martin Soto Climent thru Oct 31. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. www.beneventolosangeles.com
Freestyle Creative Center for Photography 5124 Sunset Blvd., (323) 660-3460. Offers series of photography and print workshops and seminars on select Thur-Sun. See Visual Arts continues www.freestylephoto.biz FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 29
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Pharrell Williams by Deborah Feingold: Music thru Oct 1 at Mr. Musichead.
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Junko Mizuno - Self Portrait for Temple of Art Book at La Luz thru December.
Gallery 1988: East and West 7021 & 7308 Melrose Ave., (323) 424-3705 (East), 9377088 (West). Pop culture art from emerging artists. East: Dan McCarthy thru Oct 25; West: Tom Whalen, Oct 3-Nov 1. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Gallery 825 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310) 652-8272. Birgit Faustmann, Cindy Jackson, Dmitry Kmeinitsky and Margaret Ouchida thru Oct 3; Joan Wulf and Tom Lamb Oct 11-Nov 7. New membership screening Nov 15-Nov 22. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. www.laaa.org Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. John Baldessari: The News Sept 26-Nov 5. Mon-Fri 9am5:30pm. www.geminigel.com Hamilton-Selway Fine Art 8678 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-1711. Pop and contemporary art features Andy Warhol, Haring, Lichtenstein and others. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am5pm. www.hamiltonselway.com Harmony Gallery 5911½ Franklin Ave., (323) 957-7967. Showcases underground, established and emerging artists. Tue-Fri 12-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm. Counterpointrecordsandbooks.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd., (310) 274-8047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 12-3pm and by appt. www.triggison.com Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Lezley Saar: Square Gallery, Sept 6Oct 4; Mercedes Helnwein, Vonn Sumner and Kim Kimbro Oct 11-Nov 15. Vivian Maier Nov 22- Dec 27. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. www.mkgallery.com Michael Kohn Gallery 8071 Beverly Blvd., (323) 658-8088. Eddie Martinez: Nomader thru Oct 25; Bruce Conner: Crossroads Nov 8-Dec 23. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am6pm. www.kohngallery.com 30 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Jennifer Faist & Eric Zammitt thru Sept 27; Kirk Pedersen Oct 4-Nov 1, Tanja Rector, Nov 8-Dec 6. Thur thru Sat 12-6pm. www.launchla.org La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-7667. The Coaster Show thru Sept 28; Harold Fox "On the Fringe of the Mundane" & Henry & Glenn "Forever and Ever" Oct 3-Nov 2; Shawn Berke & Patrick V. McGrath Nov 7-28. Mon-Wed 11am - 7pm, Thur 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-7pm. www.laluzdejesus.com Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) 6522 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 957-1777. Cutting-edge arts center features multi-media exhibitions by emerging and renowned international artists. Beyond Environment thru Nov 9. Wed-Sun 12-6pm. www.welcometolace.org Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Doris Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shangri La Oct 23-Dec 28. Thur-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org (See Barnsdall Art Park). M+B 612 N. Almont Dr., (310) 550-0050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis exhibits established and emerging artists. Phil Chang: Pictures, Chromogenic and Pigment thru Oct 25. Dwyer Kilcollin Nov 1-Dec 6. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio (1922) exploring the disciplines of art and architecture. New Orleans Under Reconstruction, Oct 9. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.makcenter.org The Martins: A Gallery of Design 709 N. Gardner St., (323) 658-8759. Artist-owned unique gallery with art deco, geometrics, abstracts from representational to whimsical. The Versatility of Visions ongoing exhibition. Appointments appreciated. www.ArtDeziner.com
Wladimir de Terlikowski (1873-1951): Floral Still Life with Shell. Thru Dec 6 at George Sterns.
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MTA Metro Art Tour (213) 922-4278. Metro offers regularly scheduled and special request group tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. www.metro.net/art (See TOURS)
Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Los Angeles-based gallery exhibiting international artists. Doug Aitken: Still Life thru Oct 11; Lizzie Fitch/ Ryan Cartin Oct 18-Nov 26. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com
Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd., (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American Prints, Drawings, Paintings and Sculpture. Peter Krasnow & Leonard Edmondson: California Modern Voices Sept 20-Oct 31; Palmer Schoppe & Ynez Johnston Nov 21-Jan 30. Tue-Fri 11am-4pm and by appointment. www.tobeycmossgallery.com
Diane Rosenstein Fine Art 831 N. Highland Ave., (323) 397-9225. Hannah Hummel: Unfold Your Fist thru Oct 11. Clare Grill: Mary, Mary Oct 18-Nov 22. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-5222. Modern works include Burkhardt, Gorky, Hockney, Picasso, Mark Tobey, Ruth Weisberg. Bruce Richards: Future/ Past Paintings and Sculpture Sept 20-Nov 29. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com Manny Silverman Gallery 619 N. Almont Dr., (310) 659-8256. Specializes in Post-War Abstract Expressionism. Emerson Woelffer Oct 29 thru Dec. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm. www.mannysilvermangallery.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-2600. Important Paintings Aug 23-Oct 11. Beginning Collector Oct 18-Dec 6. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-0147. Karl Benjamin: Late Paintings thru Oct 18. Knopp Ferro Nov 1-Jan 10. Tue-Fri 10 am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm. www.louissternfinearts.com
Leonard Edmondson (1916-2002) Flower Power. Thru Oct 31 at Tobey Moss Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) At Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 289-5223. Cameron: Songs for the Witch Woman Oct 11–Jan 11. Tue-Fri 11am5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. www.moca.org
Manava (Le Centre des Métiers d’Art, Papeete, Tahiti). thru Dec 6 at WUHU. Photo: Heipua Teikurio.
Mr. Musichead Gallery 7511 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-0042. Where music and art meet. Deborah Feingold: Music Sept 19-Oct 1, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm. http://mrmusichead.com/
Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd., (323) 965-5578. Roy Aarden: Modern Times Sept 13Oct 18. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm and by appointment. www.tellesfineart.com
New Image Gallery 7920 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 654-2192. Shows the works of established and emerging artists from the street, skate, fine art, and surf scenes. Horfee Sept 27-Oct 18. Tue-Sat 1-6pm or by appointment. www.newimageartgallery.com
WUHU Gallery 6518 Hollywood Blvd. Experimental exhibitions and multi-disciplinary collaborations. 925,000 Campsites: The Commodification of an American Experience Oct 5-26, South Gallery; Muddy Urbanism Nov 6-23, North Gallery. Thur 1-8pm, Fri-Sun 1-6pm. http://architecture.woodbury.edu/wuho
Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Gallery shows: Michael Flomen: Wild Nights thru Sept 26 (Boite Noire Gallery); De/Form: Singular Form Repeated thru Oct 24 (CMay Gallery) Gallery hours vary. www.pacificdesigncenter.com
Young Projects Gallery 8687 Melrose Ave., #B210 and #B230. (323) 377-1102. An alternative space devoted to showcasing and supporting the art of moving imagery. Focus and Field thru Oct 4. Fear & Desire Sept 17-Nov 1; Douglas Trumbull Nov. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, and by appointment. www.youngprojectsgallery.com FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 31
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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre #19) 2. STELLA ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 3. AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western 4. AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. 5. AMOEBA RECORDS 6400 Sunset Blvd. 6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #29) 7. BARNSDALL ART PARK 4800 Hollywood Blvd. 8. CAPITOL RECORDS 1750 N. Vine St. 9. CAT AND THE FIDDLE 6530 Sunset Blvd. 10. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd. 11. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 12. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 Hollywood Blvd. 13. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 14. COMEDY STORE 8433 Sunset Blvd. 15. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. 16. COUTURIER GALLERY 166 N. La Brea Ave. 17. CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD 6671 Sunset Blvd. DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #34) 18. DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N. Vermont Ave. 19. EAST HOLLYWOOD (east of Western; south of Hollywood Blvd.) 20. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd. 21. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd. 22. FABIOLUS CAFE 6720 Sunset Blvd. 23. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. 24. THE FONDA 6126 Hollywood Blvd. 25. FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. 26. FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. GHIRARDELLI 6834 Hollywood Blvd.(See Star 21) 27. GOLDEN AGE THEATRE 7051 Hollywood Blvd. 28. GREEK THEATRE 2700 N. Vermont 29. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E. Observatory Road 30. GRIFFITH PARK Entrance at Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo 31. GROUNDLINGS THEATRE 7307 Melrose Ave. 32. GRUB 911 N. Seward Ave. 33. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM 6764 Hollywood Blvd. 34. HARD ROCK CAFE 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 35. HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 36. HOLLYWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB 6525 Sunset Blvd. 37. HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 N. Highland Avenue 38. HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS 1040 N. Las Palmas HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (323) 469-8311 39. HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Ivar St. (Hollywood to Sunset) 40. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. 41. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 42. HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1521 N. Highland Ave. 43. HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave. 44. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. 45. HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 6215 Sunset Blvd. 46. HOLLYWOOD POST OFFICE 1615 Wilcox 47. HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 7000 Hollywood Blvd. 48. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd. 49. HOLLYWOOD-WILSHIRE Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Shrader Ave. 50. HOLLYWOODLAND STONE GATES Beachwood Drive 52. LARCHMONT VILLAGE Larchmont Blvd. and Beverly Blvd. LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #34) 53. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd. 54. JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 6840 Hollywood Blvd. 56. KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE BROADCASTING 5800 Sunset Blvd. 57. LAUGH FACTORY 8001 Sunset Blvd. 58. LIBRARY (Francis Goldwyn Memorial Library) 1623 Ivar 59. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Blvd. 60. LOS FELIZ Vermont Ave. and Los Feliz Blvd. 61. MADAME TUSSAUDS 6933 Hollywood Blvd. 62. MAGIC CASTLE 7001 Franklin Ave 63. MATRIX THEATRE & MELROSE AVENUE 7657 Melrose Ave. METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood & Highland; Hollywood & Vine; Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City 64. MICELIS 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. 65. RICARDO MONTALBAN THEATRE 1615 N. Vine Street 66. MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los Feliz Blvd. % Riverside Drive 67. MUSSO & FRANK'S GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd. 68. OPEN FIST THEATRE 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. 69. ORCHARD GABLES 1577 Wilcox Ave. 71. PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd. 72. PARAMOUNT PICTURES 5555 Melrose Ave. 73. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 74. PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS LOCAL 47 817 N. Vine St. 75. RAFFALLO’S PIZZA 1657 N. LaBrea Ave. 76. ROCKWALK/THE GUITAR CENTER 7425 Sunset Blvd. 77. JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. 78. SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N. Gower Street 79. SUNSET STRIP (Crescent Heights to Beverly Hills) 80. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 81. THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 82. THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Dinosaur) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Dinosaur) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 83. UNI DISCOUNT 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. 84. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 85. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 6363 Yucca St.. 86. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd. 87. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank) 88. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY 7110 Santa Monica Blvd. 89. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. 90. ZOO 5333 Zoo Dr. (in Griffith Park, See #29) (Editor's Note: The map stars are arbitrarily chosen from listings and advertisers by the editorial staff.)
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Haunted Hollywood H
ollywood movies are increasingly shot digitally, not on celluloid, but it’s still true: movie stars never really die. A quick walk around Hollywood turned up five street images and an impersonator of Charlie Chaplin. With the power of its images, it’s no wonder that Hollywood is said to be haunted by the ghosts, spirits and energies of the stars and wanna-bes. In 1932, aspiring actress Peg Entwistle died after hurling herself off the “H” of the “HOLLYWOOD” sign. Ever since, rangers and hikers say they’ve seen a woman smelling of gardenias, smartly dressed in 1930’s style. And with Hollywood’s love of both costumes and the macabre, it’s no wonder that Halloween is one of its biggest holidays. To help get in the spirit, Discover Hollywood took a pre-Halloween tour with renowned psychic and medium Patti Negri, recently voted number one psychic in the United States. Negri has had many encounters with local spirits. Even after their death, she says, stars still make a big impression. “Big in life is also big in death.” For our journey to Hollywood’s other side, Negri dressed in a stylish all-black outfit. She brought along her tools of the trade: a pair of traditional dowsing rods, an electronic “Ghost Meter” and a smartphone with Ghost Radar. “Spirits love electronics,” Negri notes. “Electricity is so easy for them.” The First Lady of ghostbusting,Patti Negri.
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Our first stop was the American Legion Post at 2035 N. Highland Avenue. Its 95-year history makes it a powerful site for potential hauntings. Opened after World War I, celebrity members and guests included Humphrey Bogart, Mickey Rooney, Charlton Heston, Clark Gable, Red Buttons, Aldo Ray and Ronald Reagan. Its bar figures in two of the Legion’s best known haunting stories. In the 1940’s, three stools at the end of the bar belonged to Charlie Chaplin, Humphrey Bogart, a World War I Navy vet, and Clark Gable, an Army Air Force lieutenant. At the dark basement bar, there were “no paparazzi” to bother them, noted the Post’s longtime manager, Terry Duddy. Gable’s habit of cutting grooves in the bar with his pocket knife was even tolerated. Accused of Communist sympathies by many (including the American Legion) Chaplin left Hollywood in 1952. By the time he returned twenty years later to accept an honorary Academy Award, his celebrity drinking buddies were dead. Patti sat on Chaplin’s stool and felt an angry energy, as if he was irritated at being pulled away from his friends. “I think he likes to hang there; it really hurt him to be kicked out,” said Patti. e Post’s most reported ghost was a comic character. Marshall Wyatt was a long-time doorman at the Brown Derby and a beloved bartender at the Post. In his 90th year, he won the pot at a poker game and was carrying his winnings upstairs when he fell, never regaining consciousness. As Patti notes, “A lot of the hauntings are vestigial energies; something strong happened and the energy stays.” It wasn’t long before Marshall’s ghost started appearing at the pool table and startling grips and electricians at film shoots. Marshall, a friendly ghost, offers to help the Hollywood techs move their equipment—then vanishes into thin air. e Post is rarely open to the public, but its legends and ghosts are on display this Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2014, when the building will be open to the public. Another popular spot for filming—and apparently for ghosts— is the Hollywood Athletic Club, at 6525 W. Sunset Boulevard. e building is now used mostly for movie shoots and events, but in its heyday it boasted wild parties and members like Rudolf Valentino and buff Naked Prey star Cornel Wilde—both immortalized in a mirror at the Club. “e Hollywood Athletic Club is one of my top five Hollywood haunts,” Negri said. “It was frequented by the likes of Douglas Fair-
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banks, Johnny Weismuller and Charlie Chaplin and was home away from home for Hollywood’s royalty of the Golden Age. From the moment I walked in the beautiful old building I could feel the place was alive with spirits. I brought my most basic of ghost hunting tools and they immediately starting speaking, sparking, flashing and making themselves known to us. ey are good spirits. Hollywood spirits—ready to show themselves and have a good time.” Always open to the public, and apparently to a legion of spirits as well, is the venerable Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Its Blossom Ballroom was the site of the first Acad-
LEFT:The The Rudolph Valentino/Cornel Wilde mirror at the Hollywood Athletic Club ABOVE & RIGHT: The bar at the American Legion Post and the bar stools upon which the likes of Chaplin, Bogart and Gable drank and took refuge from their fans.
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Awards presentation, held in 1929. Patti found t h e R o o s e v e l t ’s ballroom full of happy energy, although s h e noted,
“I’ve seen a spirit walk on that walkway.” She used her dowsing rod and found spots at the ballroom where she felt celebration and joy. at’s a big contrast to her experience at the Roosevelt several years ago, when a television show paid for her to stay in Room 928. Negri brought along a trumpet. One muffled blast was enough to summon forth the ghost of an older, protective man, followed by the shy spirit of departed actor Montgomery Clift. e troubled Clift had stayed in the room for several months while preparing for his role as an Army trumpeter in the 1953 classic, From Here to Eternity. Marilyn Monroe, also known for her troubled life, is closely associated with the Roosevelt as well. Starlets hung around the hotel pool, and Marilyn posed for her first print ad—a toothpaste spot— on the diving board. As Monroe’s career took off, she often stayed in a second floor cabana at the Roosevelt overlooking the pool. At her request, the hotel provided Marilyn a tall, dark wood framed full-length mirror, which—after her death—was moved to the manager’s office. A hotel maid was dusting the mirror and saw the reflection of a sad-looking blonde woman. e maid turned to ask if she could help, but there was no one there. Strolling down Hollywood Boulevard from the Roosevelt brought us by the El Capitan eatre, now Disney’s showplace for family films like Frozen. We asked an older usher if he’d felt anything paranormal. “All theaters have something. But we’re not allowed to talk about it,” he winked. Indeed, another Hollywood FALL 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 35
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theatre, the Pantages, was owned by Howard Hughes, whose workaholic ghost is said to haunt his old second floor office. During a restoration of the theatre, a man was seen walking along the scaffolding to inspect the work, before vanishing. Our tour took in many historic buildings, like e Outpost Building, 6715 Hollywood Boulevard, which The images of past stars live on everywhere in Hollywood. Do their spirits carry on as well? has a very Raymond Chandler-like vibe; Negri felt a defiant Italian spirit, like a gangster who wanted to be big. e nearby Lido Apts. at 6500 Yucca are known for the lobby's appearance on the cover of the Eagles' Hotel California album. Building workers wouldn’t discuss it, but e Lido was also the site of the murder of actor Victor Kilian, said to be the ghost at the nearby Chinese eatre.
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ere’s much more to see in haunted Hollywood. A house on Camino Palmero is supposedly haunted by former owner Ozzie Nelson of Ozzie and Harriet fame. His ghost is said to turn on and off the faucets and flick through the channels searching for his old show. ere’s the Yamashiro Restaurant high above Hollywood, haunted by a bartender and a crying bride, and the Hollywood Tower, the inspiration for Disneyland's Tower of Terror, where a man in 1930’s clothing reportedly stands on the seventh floor staring at the Hollywood Hills. If you plan your own haunted Hollywood tour, psychic Negri says “Feel for the difference, feel for the energies. They’re everywhere.” DH
Michael Goldstein is a Los Angeles journalist, playwright and executive media trainer. His story Blood Money won 1st place in the Investigative category at the 2014 Southern California Journalism Awards. Now working on a young adult novel, he has been fascinated by Hollywood ghosts since first writing about them for the National Enquirer. Editor’s Note: Renowned psychic and medium Patti Negri was recently voted number one psychic in the United States. Later this fall, her Ghost Walk is the prime attraction at the Hollywood Arts Council’s annual Spirit of Old Hollywood event. The fundraiser includes wine, “spirits” and hors d’oeuvres served to guests who dress fashionably in film noir or old Hollywood style. Visit pattinegri.com and www.hollywoodartscouncil.org
Places Continued from page 14 Hollywoodland Stone Gates Beachwood Dr. at the entrance of Hollywoodland real estate development. Built of rock quarried from Griffith Park, the gate was designated a monument in 1968. Beachwood Village was immortalized in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers as the set for a town of zombies. Hollywood Wax Museum 6767 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 462-8860. Oldest wax museum in U.S. exhibits 180 favorite stars in scenes from their films. Ask about combination ticket with Guinness World Records Museum. Open every day, 10am-midnight. www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com Hollywood Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd, (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. YMCA has undergone an $8 million renovation thanks to the fundraising efforts of volunteers and Tim Allen of Home Improvement. www.ymcala.org/hollywood
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Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Annestyle Victorian residence along the Boulevard. From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended. The Knickerbocker Hotel 1714 Ivar Avenue. Built in 1925, it was a glamorous hotel popular with celebrities. Errol Flynn lived here when he first came to Hollywood and both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley stayed many times. Harry Houdini stayed here and his widow held a séance on the roof in 1936. Director D.W. Griffith (Birth of a Nation and Intolerance) lived here a mostly forgotten man until his death in 1948. Now a senior residence. KTLA TV (Sunset Bronson Studio) 5800 Sunset Blvd., (323) 460-5500. Original Warner Bros. Studio where in 1927 the first sound movie The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was made. After the advent of sound, studios needed more space, and Warners moved to Burbank, using the studio for production of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck cartoons. In the late ‘40s, the studio became KTLA, one of the nation’s first TV studios. Lake Hollywood A glimpse of this mountain “lake” nestled in the hills will make you forget that you’re in a major city. Used as a location for countless movies and TV shows - a replica of the dam cracked and burst in the movie Earthquake. Superb view of Hollywood Sign. Sculptures at base of the dam. Lake Hollywood Drive. Daily 5am-Sunset. Las Palmas Hotel 1738 N. Las Palmas, (323) 464-9236. Julia Roberts’ digs before business with Richard Gere moved her “uptown” to Beverly Hills in Pretty Woman. Also Kramer’s residence when he moved from New York to Hollywood on TV’s Seinfeld. www.hollywoodhotellaspalmas.com Los Angeles Fire Department Museum & Memorial 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 464-2727. The LAFD houses its historic fire fighting collection dating back to the 1880’s in the 1930 Hollywood Fire Station No. 27. Outdoor sculpture memorializes fallen firefighters. Open Sat 10am-4pm. Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, (323) 644-4200. At Griffith Park. Where the real wildlife is! One of the world’s finest zoos. Open daily 10am-5pm. (See FAMILY)
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-8277. Get up close and personal with stars and famous personalities from the past and present. Hollywood’s newest attraction, dates to 1770 and the original Madame Tussaud. Interactive fun for the entire family. Open 10am every day (except day of Oscars). Closing times vary. www.madametussauds.com Magic Castle 7001 Franklin Ave., (323) 851-3313. 1909 Gothic mansion, once home to actress Janet Gaynor, now world-famous private club for magicians. Operated by the Academy of Magical Arts, a nonprofit organization of 5,000 magicians and magic fans for over 40 years. www.magiccastle.com Max Factor Building (See Hollywood Museum listing) 1666 N. Highland Ave. Opened in 1935 with a “premiere” attended by Claudette Colbert, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland.
Melrose Avenue A unique collection of restaurants, nostalgia shops, and boutiques with the newest and best of fashion for a hip and trendy look at what’s hot in L.A. Between Santa Monica Blvd. & Beverly Blvd, and La Cienaga Blvd. & La Brea Ave. Metro Rail Station Tours First Sat 10am-12pm. Meet promptly at 10:00am at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail. Free year round docent led tours of station artwork and info on using public transit. www.metro.net/art Montecito Apartments 6650 Franklin Ave. Fine example of art deco style with Mayan influence, listed in National Register of Historical Places. Was home to James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, George C. Scott, Ben Vereen and Ronald Reagan. Now a residence for seniors.
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EMERSON COLLEGE Hollywood’s Newest Architectural Gem
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unset Boulevard has a new star, architecturally speaking, in the guise of Emerson College. e West Coast outpost of the Boston-based communications and arts school, the Emerson Los Angeles (ELA) building was designed by Pritzker Prize winner om Mayne and it is a star in its own right. e complex, on both sides of Sunset, demands the attention of passersby. From a single base, two separate towers provide the dormitory space for college students – primarily juniors and seniors – who come to Hollywood for coursework and an internship in “the industry”. e administrative offices, classrooms and other facilities have breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign, and throughout the site there are outdoor spaces that can be used for screenings and performances. Also on site is state-of-the-art audio and video mixing and editing studios, performance studios, and a café open to the public. e dormitory housing has space for 215 students each semester. “is building is a big part of our commitment to our students and the Hollywood community,” said Kevin Bright, founding director of Emerson Los Angeles. Bright said the center gives Emerson a true permanent home in Hollywood, adding that more than one third of their graduates end up making Los Angeles their home. Emerson Los Angeles has been offering students internships in Los Angeles for almost thirty years; in previous years the program operated out of rented classroom space in Burbank. “We’re the original out here,” said Bright, “We have a long history of making connections for our students.” Emerson was the first college outside California to start an official semester-inHollywood program. e success of the program over the past decades has spurred other schools to launch similar programs, and Bright is quick to point out that the $100 million investment distinguishes ELA from other schools by making a statement that Emerson is committed to the success of Hollywood, the City of Los Angeles and the entertainment industry. “We are the first to put our shovels in the ground,” said Bright. “is space offers our students a sense of community, and also provides them with a larger context of their obligation to the community.” Bright, an Emerson alumnus whose own roots are in television – he is one of the Photo: Anthony Nelson 38 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
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original executive producers behind the Emmy Award–winning television series “Friends” – is keenly aware of the importance of setting students up for the next step. After years of grueling hours and back-to-back shows, Bright made a conscious decision to do something different. Already on the board of trustees of Emerson, he was approached to teach a semester in Boston. “I loved being in the classroom. I was able to impart real world experience – give an idea of what it’s like to work under intense pressure and deal with a lot of people and information coming at you all at once.” One semester turned into seven years in Boston, which in turn, led to Bright at the helm of the sparkling aluminum-clad edifice. Bright acknowledged that ABOVE: Kevin Bright, founding director of Emerson Los Angeles. the complex is a big financial commitment from Emerson. “We’re very fortunate to have a board of trustees that saw the opportunity, got excited, and wanted to make it happen,” Bright said. With more than 4,000 alumni in the Los Angeles area, Bright remarked, there is also more opportunity for alumni to connect or renew connections with the school and be involved in a more direct way with the internship program. e list of Emersonians who have made their mark on the entertainment industry is both extensive and impressive and includes names like Norman Lear, Jay Leno, Henry Winkler and Denis Leary and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown just to name a few. Many of the College’s 28,000 alumni remain active participants in the life of Emerson. “With this space, we have vastly increased networking opportunities for our students and alumni because we have a building to invite people to.” e new campus also reflects a growing interest in entertainment-related careers from college students across the nation. As ELA grows Bright said a large part of the goal is continuing to provide top-quality professional internships to students, and excellent interns to a wide variety of television and film stu- ABOVE: Facing the famed Hollywood sign, classrooms are light, airy and inspiring. dios, radio and media outlets, publicity, production and music companies and related industries. e program is rigorous; students go to their internship assignments during the day and attend classes at night. Bright also emphasized the role of ELA students in the community as they strive to create a culture of service. Along with the new facility comes a responsibility to encourage civic engagement and volunteerism. “Giving back is one of the greatest facilitators of networking,” remarked Bright. “In addition to it simply being the right thing to do, this aspect of our program also gives students the opportunity to volunteer with alumni and other potential mentors.” Community service is integrated into the program. e students work with organizations like Heal the Bay, Chrysalis, Project Angel Food, Urban Possibilities and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. ELA hopes to build a culture of service that helps stu- ABOVE: Theatre classroom—in Hollywood it’s all about the moving image. dents integrate LEFT: : Architect Thom Mayne’s incomparable design graces its Sunset Blvd. location. fully into their new community, and connect with potential community leaders in the urban environment of Los Angeles. e new location is already yielding success stories. A recent Emerson grad who is working as an internship coordinator at ELA has been named a finalist as a writer in a prestigious nationwide competition, and ELA’s presence in Hollywood will help ensure that the arts and creative industries continue to play a starring role in the vibrancy and economic success of the community. Hollywood is and always had been a place where dreams come true. DH
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continued from page 8 EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: With 60,000 entertainment seats in Hollywood, space restrictions and information available at presstime, listings are not complete. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, events and performance times are subject to change. Consult theatre, gallery, and music venues for further information. Television show tapings and most theatre showings are not included. Calendar is a project of the Hollywood Arts Council and is frequently updated at www.discoverhollywood.com and www.hollywoodartscouncil.org.
September 21
sunday
September 24wednesday
Thai Festival Barnsdall Art Park 11:00am
As Blood Runs Black Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12:00pm
Justin Nozuka House of Blues 7:00pm
A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm Sunset Strip Music Festival Sunset Strip 2:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 3:00pm Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage 3:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 3:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm Meet & Greet Theatre Asylum 4:00pm Citizen Doug Weston's Troubadour 6:00pm The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 6:00pm Cock Rogue Theatre 7:00pm
September 19
friday
Carbonine House of Blues 7:30pm; Better Than Ezra 8:00pm
A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
The Seekers of Perpetual Love Ricardo Montalban Theatre 7:30pm
Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
Meet & Greet Theatre Asylum 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm Roar Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6:00pm
Suburban Showgirl Hudson Backstage 7:00pm
Through The Roots House of Blues 7:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
Trey Anastasio Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm Roar Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 8:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm
Truth or Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
saturday
A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
Oh My Goodness It's Paul Lynde Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage 8:00pm
September 20
Trey Anastasio with the Los Angeles Philarmonic Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm
Jungle The Fonda 9:00pm
friday
Meet & Greet Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Freda Payne Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Temples The Fonda 9:00pm
In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
Vacancy Lost Studio Theatre 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Dee Lucas Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Jose James Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
Rocco Deluca Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm
Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm
Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage 8:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
Menage, The Stage Play Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm
Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6:00pm
Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6:00pm
In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
Led Zeppelin 2 House of Blues 8:00pm
September 26
Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Sing-A-Long: Sound of Music Hollywood Bowl 6:00pm
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm
Slash Roxy 7:00pm Then and Now The Autry 7:30pm
Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 7:00pm
Charmaine Clamor Her Better Angels Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm
Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival Dolby (formerly Kodak) Theatre 4:30pm
Hollywood Hell Tales Hudson Backstage 8:00pm
thursday
LA Music Awards Whiskey A-Go-Go 6:30pm
KCRW's World Festival 1 Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
Trapt House of Blues 7:00pm
Laura Pausini performs at The Greek Oct 18.
September 25
The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Johnny Coppola Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:30pm Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) l:30&4:30pm
September 22
monday
Little Mix : The Salute Tour Hollywood Palladium 6:00pm The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 7:00pm
Onstage at the House of Blues Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm
Camille Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm
Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm
The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 8:00pm
September 23
Roar Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm
tuesday
Rival Sons Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm
Fortunate Sun Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage 8:00pm
Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival Dolby Theatre 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm
Vacancy Lost Studio Theatre 8:00pm
Slash Doug Weston's Troubadour 7:00pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm
Sunset Strip Music Festival Sunset Strip 2:00pm
Freda Payne Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
A Little New Music Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 5:00pm
ODESZA The Fonda 9:00pm
La Roux The Fonda 9:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
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The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm Truth or Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm Vacancy Lost Studio Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm Lenny White, Victor Bailey and Larry Coryell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30 & 10:30pm Dark Star Orchestra The Fonda 9:00pm
September 27
saturday
Latino Heritage Celebration Los Angeles Zoo 10:00am Demdike Stare & Andy Stott Hollywood Forever Cemetery 10:00pm Cock Rogue Theatre 5:00pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6:00pm Monte Pittman Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Truth or Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Die Antwoord Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm Easy Star All Stars, Giant Panda Guerilla House of Blues 8:00pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm Mickey Wax Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Oh My goodness It's Paul Lynde Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm Parachute Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 8:00pm Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm Roar Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm Vacancy Lost Studio Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm Lenny White, Victor Bailey and Larry Coryell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30 & 10:30pm Trust The Fonda 9:00pm
September 28
sunday
2014 Angel City Jazz Festival Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 1:00pm Latino Heritage Celebration Los Angeles Zoo 10:00am House of Blues Gospel Brunch House of Blues 12:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 3:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 3:00pm The Other Frida! Macha Theatre 6:00pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm Cock Rogue Theatre 7:00pm
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Crosby, Stills and Nash at The Greek Oct 3-4
October 2
thursday
Sunset & Dine The Taglyan Complex 5:00pm Eluveitie House of Blues 7:00pm Seven Days Lost Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Brother Ali Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Sam Smith Greek Theatre 7:30pm
Heffron Drive House of Blues 7:00pm KCRW's World Festival 2 Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
Truth or Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
The Orwells The Fonda 8:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 8:00pm
Matt Yee Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
Joshua Redman Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30 & 10:30pm
tuesday
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
Sam Smith Greek Theatre 7:30pm
Trevor Hall Doug Weston's Troubadour 7:00pm
Hari Kondabolu Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The New Mastersounds House of Blues 7:30pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm The War On Drugs The Fonda 9:00pm
October 3
friday
Kings of Leon Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Crosby, Stills & Nash Greek Theatre 7:30pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Blitzen Trapper Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm Silent Dance party Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
Palo Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
October 1
wednesday
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Helen Reddy appears at Catalina Nov 1&2
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm
In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
Grazyna Auguscik Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Stromae The Fonda 9:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm
October 5
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
sunday
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1& 6:30pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
The Polish Ambassador House of Blues 8:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm
The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm
The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm
Truth or Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 3:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm
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New Found Glory House of Blues 7:30pm
In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
Billy Joel 2 Elton John Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Sonata Arctica House of Blues 7:00pm
Crosby, Stills & Nash Greek Theatre 7:30pm
Menage, The Stage Play Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
September 30
monday
Blake Shelton Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm H.I.T.M Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Royal Blood Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Suburban Showgirl Hudson Backstage 7:00pm
September 29
Cock Rogue Theatre 5:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Psycho Realm Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Lenny White, Victor Bailey and Larry Coryell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30 & 10:30pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2 & 8pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Sonata Arctica House of Blues 9:00pm
The Gaslight Anthem Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm
saturday
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 10:00pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera Greenway Court Theatre 7:00pm Stellar Crash Honey Well Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8:00pm
October 4
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 3:00pm
Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: Renegades of Rhythm Tour Hollywood Palladium 9:00pm
One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 6:00pm
The War On Drugs The Fonda 9:00pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 7:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 3:00pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm
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John Prine / Conor Oberst Greek Theatre 7:00pm Raven's Cry Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm Ron Jones and the Influence Jazz Orchestra Catalina's Bar & Grill 7:30pm Stromae The Fonda 9:00pm
October 6
monday
Moon Taxi House of Blues 7:00pm Lorde Greek Theatre 7:30pm Boy & Bear The Fonda 8:00pm Cock Rogue Theatre 8:00pm Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm
October 7
tuesday
Dog N Butterfly Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Lorde Greek Theatre 7:30pm Earls of Leicester Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
October 8
wednesday
Psycho Realm Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Hollywood Palladium 7:00pm Voices From the Dark Tour House of Blues 7:00pm Twenty One Pilots Hollywood Palladium 8:00am Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Sondre Lerche Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Mark Bramlett with Special Guest Pamela G. Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
October 9
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thursday
Anberlin - The Final Tour House of Blues 7:40pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Los Feliz 90027 Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm Menage, The Stage Play Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 8:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Yolanda Rabun Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Sun Kil Moon The Fonda 9:00pm The Weeknd Hollywood Bowl 9:00pm
October 10
friday
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Maceo Parker Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Chick Singer Night House of Blues 6:30pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
Kygo The Fonda 9:00pm
Sj Sindicate, Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Lily Allen Hollywood Palladium 9:00pm
Four Year Strong at The Troubador Nov 11
In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm
October 11
saturday
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2& 8pm Cock Rogue Theatre 5:00pm Ray Lamontagne and The Belle Brigade Greek Theatre 7:00pm The Tossers Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
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Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White] Actor's Company Theatre 8:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 3:00pm
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness The Fonda 7:30pm
One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 6:00pm
Shaping Sound Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:00pm
Relient K - MMHMM House of Blues 6:30pm
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm Maceo Parker Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm Cock Rogue Theatre 7:00pm Lecrae Hollywood Palladium 7:00pm Los Feliz 90027 Rockwell: Table & Stage 7:00pm Paris Montgomery & Sasha Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm Kygo The Fonda 9:00pm
October 13
monday
Eric Peterson sings Sinatra Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Russian Red Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Chaise Lounge Sextet feat: Charlie Barnett Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
October 16
thursday
Karen Briggs at the Catalina Jazz Club Oct 30. Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 8:00pm
Made in California Auction: Contemporary Art Bonhams 10:00am
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour : Garfunkel and Oates Avalon Hollywood 12:00am
In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm
Dave Bazen & Passenger String Quarted Hollywood Forever Cemetery 7:00pm
Massive Attack Greek Theatre 7:00pm
La Ley Greek Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Philm Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Lay Ley Greek Theatre 8:00pm
Massive Attack Greek Theatre 7:30pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
October 12
sunday
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage 3:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm Shaping Sound Ricardo Montalban Theatre 3:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm
October 14
tuesday
Fan Halen Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Jon Bellion Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Billy Vera Orchestra feat: Tamela D'Amico Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 3:00pm
October 15
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm
Gus G & Lynam Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
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Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 8:00pm
Princess Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
Dee Dee Bridgewater Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools 8:00pm
October 17
friday
Insane Clown Posse House of Blues 6:00pm Alien Ant Farm Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
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etting around Hollywood no longer has to involve looking for a parking spot or inching along Hollywood Boulevard. As local residents and tourists become more familiar with the convenience of DASH Hollywood and Metro Rail, getting to their destination has become easier. The regional transportation system has evolved, and now natives and newcomers alike can simply pick up an easy-to-follow map, and with some change in their pockets, arrive at any number of Hollywood locations with ease.
DASH Hollywood shuttle runs between Highland and Vermont Aves., Franklin Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd. Anyone can hop on DASH shuttle for 50¢ (seniors 25¢) at one of the many Hollywood stops Navigate Hollywood with ease where the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and runs north to Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Although there are no connections to destinations outside of Hollywood, DASH provides effective shorter distance transport.
Connections can be made to Pasadena on the Gold Line, to Long Beach via the Blue and Green Lines, LAX via the Green Line, and to a number of further locations from downtown’s Union Station via Metrolink trains. Maps are available on site which clearly mark distances and appropriate transfers. DASH Hollywood runs from 7am to 7:20pm Monday-Friday and 9am to 6:50pm Saturdays. DASH Beachwood runs from 6:45am to 7:37pm Monday-Friday and 7:40am-6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com The Metro Subway Red Line operates from 4:31am to 12:30 and till 2am on Fri and Sat. Schedules and maps at www.metro.net Enjoy Weekend Shuttle Services to Hollywood Sign viewing area and Griffith Park Observatory. Saturday & Sunday only including selected holidays. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $7 can only be purchased online via link located at www.laparks.org FlyAway® bus service between Hollywood and LAX is now running. The bus stop is at the southeast corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Argyle Ave. Busses leave Hollywood for LAX hourly from 5:15am to 9:15pm daily and depart LAX Terminal 1 for Hollywood hourly from 5:15am to 10:15pm daily, including weekends and holidays. Fare is $8 one way. (866) 435-9529. www.LAXFlyAway.org DH 44 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2014
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For longer routes there is the Metro Rail. The $1.50 ticket is obtained at the self-service machines located within the stations. An all-day pass, good for DASH, Metro buses, and the Metro subway, is only $5.00. The Metro Rail Red Line goes between North Hollywood and Union Station, with trains in both directions arriving approximately every ten minutes at the three Hollywood stops. From Hollywood, Universal Studios can be reached in five minutes and downtown in 15 minutes.
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm
October 21
Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
Carnival of Death Tour 2014 Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
tuesday
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
Comedy For A Cause YMCA Benefit Laugh Factory 7:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Dee Dee Bridgewater Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Hollywood Jane Revue Bar Lubitsh 8:00pm Julia Cantor & Moulin Russe Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
St. Lucia The Fonda 9:00pm
White Denim The Fonda 9:00pm
October 18
saturday
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm
October 22
wednesday
Fall Festival at Farmers Market Original Farmers Market 12:00am
Ligabue Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Lewis Watson Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 5:00pm
The Company Men Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:00pm
Cherub House of Blues 7:00pm Dusty Chopper Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
October 23
Divas Simply Singing Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:00pm
Koffin Kats Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
thursday
Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
Koffin Kats, Horror Clinic Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
The Power of Pink House of Blues 7:30pm
Kodaline The Fonda 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Laura Pausini Greek Theatre 8:00pm
Kat Edmonson Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
The Melvins Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
The Behavior of Broadus Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
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The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
October 24
friday
Magic circle, Widow Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Intocable Greek Theatre 7:30pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm
In The Bathroom: Show 2 Studio C Artists 8:00pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 8:00pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm
Dee Dee Bridgewater Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
October 19
sunday
Jersey Boys: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Fall Festival at Farmers Market Original Farmers Market 12:00am Linda Lavin Catalina Jazz Club 12:00am Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm The Why The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm Hollywood Party Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm The Gun Show Moving Arts 8:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm Erasure Hollywood Palladium 9:00pm Trampled By Turtles The Fonda 9:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm
October 25
saturday
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Young Frankenstein, The Musical MET Theatre 3:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
One Act Festival Renegade Theatre 6:00pm
EEK! at the Greek Greek Theatre 5:30pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm
F&@kface Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Billy The Fridge Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Luke Bryan Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
Cock Rogue Theatre 7:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
Buddy Rich Big Band Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
October 20
monday
Daily Schedule: Hollywood to LAX 5:15 am
10:15 am
3:15 pm
8:15 pm
6:15 am
11:15 am
4:15 pm
9:15 pm
7:15 am 8:15 am
12:15 pm 1:15 pm
5:15 pm 6:15 pm
9:15 am
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LAX to Hollywood 5:15 am
10:15 am
3:15 pm
8:15 pm
6:15 am
11:15 pm
4:15 pm
9:15 pm
7:15 am 8:15 am
12:15 pm 1:15 pm
5:15 pm 6:15 pm
10:15 pm
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2:15 pm
7:15 pm
$8.00 one-way
In The Bathroom: Show 1 Studio C Artists 8:00pm Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm On The Razzle Theatre West 8:00pm
Raven, Night Demon, Hazard Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Alt-J Greek Theatre 7:30pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm
www.LAXFlyAway.org 1.866.i.FLY.LAX 1-866-435-9529
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Event venues
where to party
Hard Rock Café Hollywood
Miceli's ltalian Restaurant
6801 Hollywood Blvd (323) 464-7625. Located between the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theaters, on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, it’s the latest in Hard Rock’s concept driven design evolution. Developed to integrate technology with new and unique interactive experiences while delivering a world class menu in an atmosphere that rocks. www.hardrock.com/hollywoodblvd
1646 N. Los Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant operated by the Miceli family since 1949. Cozy banquet facilities. www.micelisrestaurant.com
1160 North Vermont Ave. (310) 701-8828. Ballroom and meeting rooms available for your event with over 100 guest rooms for your attendees. On-site parking and accessible to the Metro Red Line. Contact Mandy Rassuli: mandy@hollywoodhotel.net. www.hollywoodhotel.net
5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-8398. The #1 Studio for hosting Special Events! The Studios at Paramount is more than just another alluring production lot. We also host more events than any other studio - Entertainment Concerts, Corporate events, Award Shows, Product Launches, Galas and Movie Premieres. From acre to acre we can find the space to meet your event needs. www.paramountstudios.com
The Hollywood Museum
Taglyan Center
Hollywood Hotel
Paramount Studios
Hollywood
is one of the best party towns in the nation, and around the holidays it explodes with festivities, gala events and social happenings. Here’s a selection of some of the best party venues to hold your event!
Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave. (323) 851-3030. About 33,000 square feet of Deco Architecture, Deco Bar & Lounge, Cabaret Room with Bar & Stage, and Grand Ballroom. Also full commercial kitchen. For Filming or Receptions. We await your event. Veterans call for membership information. www.hollywoodpost43.org
Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. Authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. In addition, a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, along with a variety of intimate booths. Open daily from 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are available. http://casitadelcampo.net
Cat & Fiddle 6530 Sunset Blvd. (323) 468-3800. Built in 1929, the Cat and Fiddle continues the tradition of serving as Hollywood’s commissary. Celebrating 30 years as a Hollywood favorite, mother-daughter team Paula and Ashlee Gardner run the Cat and Fiddle full time. Available for location rentals and fabulous wrap, press, and private parties. For event planning contact: Ashlee or Jacki: events@thecatandfiddle.com. http://www.thecatandfiddle.com
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Paramount Pictures Studios
1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-7776. In the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum rolls out the red carpet and delivers the authentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-7000. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel welcomes you during the upcoming holiday season! Sip cocktails poolside at Tropicana Bar, grab a burger at 25 Degrees or bowl in our two lane speakeasy gaming parlor, The Spare Room. Enjoy the “Omakasa style” of The Library Bar or dine at Tim Goodell’s, Pubic Kitchen & Bar. The Roosevelt also boasts over 25,000 square feet of flexible event space, great for any social gathering. www.thompsonhotels.com
Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. Madame Tussauds is not just any wax museum with its interactive wax attraction that offers a unique full-service event haute including a 6,000-squarefoot Starlit Rooftop Terrace that is perfect for social gatherings, team building functions, and corporate dinners. www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/Co rporateEvents
1201 N. Vine Street. (323) 978-0005. Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, The Taglyan Cultural Complex has gained a reputation as being one of the most beautiful event spaces in Southern California. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology, custom furniture and linens, fine china, design and coordination, and delectable in-house catering, it is a distinctive escape to entertain up to 600 guests. Come encounter unsurpassed elegance coupled with fine dining and impeccable service. www.taglyan.com
World Crawl Los Angeles Premier Party Tours (702) 891-5001. World Crawl Los Angeles specializes in party tours in the Hollywood area. Operating several nights per week, each night you party with dozens of people as they take you from Bar to Bar and Club to Club offering some food and drinks, no line and no cover anywhere you go! You'll have the time of your life. Use Discount Code 'discover' for $19 off your tickets! losangeles@worldcrawl.com
The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Yelle The Fonda 9:00pm
Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Women Theatre Asylum 8:00pm An Evening with Terry Bozzio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Erasure Hollywood Palladium 9:00pm The Afghan Whigs The Fonda 9:00pm
October 26
sunday
November 1
saturday
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm Dia De Los Muertos Hollywood Forever Cemetery 12:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gary Clark Jr Greek Theatre 6:30pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Machine Head Hollywood Palladium 6:40pm
Low Hanging Fruit Zephyr Theatre 2:00pm
Hollywood Roses Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
On The Razzle Theatre West 2:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8 & 10pm
Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Actors Co-op 2:30pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Nekromantix House of Blues 8:00pm New Politics The Fonda 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Banshee Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm An Evening with Terry Bozzio Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Daryl Hall & John Oates Greek Theatre 8:00pm
The Bangles Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
October 27
monday
Helen Reddy Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
20th Century Decorative Arts Auction Bonhams 10:00am
November 2
Rattlehead, Before the Morning Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm
Rachael Yamagata Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Towne Street Theater Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
October 28
tuesday
Ozzmania Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Rachael Yamagata Hotel Cafe 7:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Julie Kelly Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
October 29
wednesday
sunday
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 3:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
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The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm Helen Reddy Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Bernhoft Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Betty Who House of Blues 7:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Bill A. Jones Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm Timeflies The Fonda 9:00pm
October 30
November 4
tuesday
The 5th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards The Fonda 12:00am Bostyx Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Coco Peru Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
thursday
Cold Blue Rebels Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm The Airborne Toxic Event Greek Theatre 7:00pm
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
November 5 wednesday
Citizen Cope House of Blues 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm Karen Briggs Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Omaha Diner Band featuring: Steven Bernstein, Charlie Hunter, Bobby Previte and Skerik Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
October 31
Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
friday
Faster Pussycat Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Banshee Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm Smoke Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Adicts House of Blues 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
November 6
thursday
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Gwar House of Blues 7:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
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Steve Tyrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm The Underacheivers & Flatbush Zombies The Fonda 9:00pm
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Shopping around
where to shop
Original Farmers Market 6333 West Third St. (323) 933-9211.Over 100 shops, grocers and restaurants, including dozens of specialty retail stores and kiosks offering everything from high fashion, to designer jewelry, souvenirs, soaps and scents, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. 2 hours free parking with validation. Hours: 9am-9pm daily. www.farmersmarketla.com
Disney Studio Store and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
The Dome Entertainment Center
Hollywood
offers an amazing array of shops along its boulevards and avenues. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or souvenir, retro fashion or rock star leather, movie posters or an experience to write home about, there’s a tantalizing array of shops along Hollywood Boulevard. At Hollywood & Highland, browse fun kiosks and specialty shops. Near Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards, there’s music at Amoeba Records and find movie themed books and gifts at Arclight and stop and browse shops along the Cahuenga Corridor. For fun and shopping, you can’t beat the legendary Farmers Market. And don’t forget to shop specialty gift shops at the Hard Rock Café and MadameTussauds. At Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo you can avoid the crowds and find the perfect gift for that special someone.
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245 6400. World’s largest independent record store! Over one million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, LPs , Turntables, Band Shirts, Books and more! Rare & Collectible! Mon-Sat: 10:30am-11pm. Sun 11am-9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com.
Dome Entertainment Center 6360 Sunset Blvd. (310) 6523620. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the state-of-the-art Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.
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6834 Hollywood Blvd. Experience both iconic brands of Ghirardelli Chocolate & Disney at the new location on Hollywood Blvd. next to the legendary El Capitan Theatre. Indulge in Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes under a giant mural of Pluto, Goofy & the whole Disney gang for a fun filled family experience while shopping an abundant variety of delicious Ghirardelli Chocolate gifts and Disney merchandise. http://chocolate.ghirardelli.com/chocolate/Disney
The Rock Shop at the Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #105, (323) 464-7625. Two Rock Shops featuring Hard Rock’s limited-edition merchandise. Open 9am-12am daily. Online shop available at https://rockshop.hardrock.com
Hennessey + Ingalls Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 8, (323)466-1256. Since, Hennessey + Ingalls has grown to fill a unique niche in American retailing as the largest art and architecture bookstore in the western United States, and it is probably the same with books on the visual arts. Hours: MonFri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. www.hennesseyingalls.com
Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 817-0200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars ® ). www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Madame Tussauds 6933 Hollywood Blvd., (323)798-1670. Exclusive retailer of the Official Walk of Fame T-shirts, specially designed in four designs to celebrate the Walk of Fame 50th Anniversary. Come visit for gifts, souvenirs and more. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm. Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. www.madametussauds.com.
Uni Discount 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 663-4095. One of the first indoor swap meets in Los Angeles, it has been family owned and operated for the past 25 years. A truly unique shopping experience! www.unionswapmeet.com
Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608. With over 30 unique stores as well as cinemas, dining, concerts and night spots, there’s no limit to the fun gifts, clothes and specialty items you can score here. Nightly live holiday entertainment. www.citywalkhollywood.com
West Hollywood Gateway 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 785-2560. This extraordinary Shopping Center houses arguably the most popular Target in the U.S. where celebrities and the Hollywood elite shop. Also includes Best Buy and numerous restaurants and shops. While there, stop by the historical Formosa Café located on the original Route 66 Highway! You might run into Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio or a number of other local celebs who frequent there! www.westhollywoodgateway.com
WB VIPTourCenterStore 3400 Riverside Dr., Burbank. (818) 972-8687. As you wait for your tour to embark, enjoy a Starbucks coffee or Villa Dolce gelato while browsing through our gift shop stocked with Warner Bros. logo, TV and film merchandise. Hours 7:30am-7:00pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:00pm Sat-Sun. WBTour.com
Calendar
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November 11
tuesday
Arch Enemy House of Blues 7:00pm
The rock band Tantric at the Whiskey A-Go-Go Nov 2. November 7
friday
November 18
tuesday
SouthBound & Company Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Coco Peru Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
David Burnham Rockwell: Table & Stage 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Lights The Fonda 8:00pm
The Hollywood Jane Revue Bar Lubitsh 8:00pm
November 12 wednesday
November 19 wednesday
Generationals Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
The 1975 Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Blonde Redhead The Fonda 9:00pm
The Wide Awake Tour House of Blues 8:00pm
Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm Smallpools and Magic Man The Fonda 9:00pm
November 13
thursday
Misfits House of Blues 7:30pm
Black Oak Arkansas Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Chase Rice- Ignite House of Blues 7:00pm
Greensky Bluegrass Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Hiss Golden Messenger Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8:00pm
Four year Strong Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm Steve Tyrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm We Were Promised Jetpacks The Fonda 9:00pm
November 8
saturday
November 14
friday
Winger, State Line Empire Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Nick Carter & Jordan Knight: The Nick and Knight Tour House of Blues 7:30pm A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Santa Claus arrives in Hollywood Christmas parade.
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm
RAC with The Knocks The Fonda 8:00pm
American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry Autry National Center 10:00am
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
November 20
The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm Yelawolf House of Blues 8:00pm Steve Tyrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm moe. The Fonda 9:00pm
thursday
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
November 15
saturday
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
The 1975 Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm Capital Cities The Fonda 9:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
November 21
Wednesday 13 (acoustic show) Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Gravity Layne, Hell on Wheels, Karly Jewell Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
friday
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm
A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Hot Water Music Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
Pippin: The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm
The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
Native Voices Annual Short Play Festival The Autry 1:30pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry Autry National Center 10:00am
The Psychedelic Furs + The Lemonheads The Fonda 9:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
November 9
sunday
Capital Cities The Fonda 9:00pm
The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm
November 16
sunday
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 1 & 6:30pm
November 22
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm
Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12:00pm
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm
The Call of Cthulhu Lex Theatre 3:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
saturday
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm
Steve Tyrell Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm
A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Perfume Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Mac DeMarco The Fonda 9:00pm
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
November 10
monday
Jamie Scott Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Mac DeMarco The Fonda 9:00pm
Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 8:00pm
Hard Working Americans The Fonda 8:00pm
Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm The Diviners Actors Co-op 8:00pm
November 17 Dirty Loops The Fonda 8:00pm
monday
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8:00pm Peter Hook & The Light The Fonda 9:00pm
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Dining
where to eat Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-4294. Los Feliz Village. Features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees. “Marty and Elayne” in the lounge. Dinner daily. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC) The Fabiolus Cucina 6270 Sunset Blvd. (323) 467-2882. Located walking distance from the Pantages Theatre and Arclight Cinemas, The Fabiolus Cucina is the best place to enjoy authentic homemade Italian food. http://www.fabiolus.com
Public Kitchen and Bar Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave., (323) 662-4255. Celebrating their 52nd anniversary, this longtime Silver Lake favorite is a place where you can find all your favorite Mexican foods, excellent margaritas, and a fun, party atmosphere. Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd., (323) 466-2210. Continental cuisine, seafood specialties. L.A.’s premiere jazz venue. (See MUSIC) www.catalinajazzclub.com Cat & Fiddle Pub and Restaurant 6530 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-3800. Bangers and mash, homemade savory pies, fish & chips, daily specials, fresh fish and delicious entrees. Hollywood’s only British Pub. Delightful patio. Lunch, dinner, after theatre. (See MUSIC) www.thecatandfiddle.com
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Dresden
Disney Studio Store and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop 6834 Hollywood Blvd. Experience both iconic brands of Ghirardelli Chocolate and Disney at the new location on Hollywood Blvd. next to the legendary El Capitan Theatre. Indulge in Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes under a giant mural of Pluto, Goofy, and the whole Disney gang for a fun filled family experience while browsing an abundant variety of delicious Ghirardelli Chocolate gifts and Disney merchandise. www.chocolate.ghirardelli.com Froyo Life Los Feliz 1924 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, 90027 (323) 667-9900. Offers an extensive selection of premium frozen yogurt flavors plus an endless array of high quality toppings. Also enjoy our Italian espresso bar, complimentary WiFi, iPads, magazines and convenient parking. Hours: 12pm-12am daily. www.froyolife.com Grub 911 Seward St. (East of Highland and South of Santa Monica) (323) 461-3663. The Top Chef (Betty Fraser) co-owned eatery serving California Comfort Food in a 1920’s bungalow with patio serves lunch and dinner nightly and weekend brunch. Beer and Wine. Voted “The Best Brunch, Lunch and American Food in LA”. www.grub-la.com
Elegant Hollywood Dining since 1954
R E S TA U R A N T
Featuring Certified Angus Beef™ Entrees
Zagat Rated Piano Lounge with Marty & Elayne
1760 N. Vermont Ave. Los Feliz Area
323-665-4294
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Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 817-0200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com Kabuki Restaurant 1545 N. Vine St. [Vine + Sunset] (323) 464-6003. With over 200 items to choose, there’s something for everyone at this Japanese restaurant with friendly staff and cool, lively fun atmosphere. Full Bar. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm. www.kabukirestaurants.com Miceli’s Italian Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 4663438. Hollywood’s oldest Italian Restaurant. Owned and Operated by the Miceli Family since 1949. Lunch. Dinner. Take-out. Free delivery. Banquet Facilities. Full Bar. Live Piano. Singing Servers. www.micelisrestaurant.com The Original Farmers Market 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave., (323) 933-9211. A Los Angeles favorite for over 75 years. Enjoy over 30 eateries ranging from Japanese to Texas barbecue. The ultimate in casual dining. (See FAMILY) www.farmersmarketla.com Palms Thai 5900 Hollywood Blvd Suite B (323) 4625073 or (323) 462-4422. Come in and experience the delicious authentic Thai cuisine with live entertainment every night starting at 7:30pm. Can't come in? We deliver within the 3 mile radius. Open 11ammidnight, Fri-Sat until 2am. www.palmsthai.com
American & Continental Cuisine
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Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 464-7625. Located at the Hollywood & Highland Center, beside the world-famous Kodak Theater, and just steps away from Grauman’s Chinese Theater and Hollywood’s starry Walk of Fame, the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard has unique interactive experiences for guests while delivering a world class menu in an atmosphere that rocks. www.hardrock.com (See MUSIC)
www.thedresden.com
Pink’s Hot Dogs 709 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles (323) 931-4223. The ultimate Mom and Pop hot dog stand. It's a Hollywood love story, starting with Paul & Betty Pink selling hot dogs from a cart on a neighborhood street corner at La Brea & Melrose in 1939. Pink’s is renowned for its delicious variety of hot dogs and hamburgers, huge portions, and affordable prices. Its historic, fun atmosphere is considered a quintessential Hollywood experience, particularly for the latenight club crowd. Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30am-2am, Fri- Sat 9:30am to 3am. Public Kitchen & Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 769-8888. Features a menu of eclectic American fare from Executive Chef Tim Goodell. Offering a moderately priced 100 bottle wine list, beers by draft and bottle, and an assortment of cured meats and cheeses. 25 Degrees at the Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. A sophisticated twist on a traditional American burger, complete with chic décor, playful servers, and a stream of funky tunes. Join us for happy hour serving $4 beers, $5 wines, and $6 well cocktails; Open 24 hours a day. Raffalo’s Pizza 1657 N La Brea Ave., (323) 462-1344 or (323) 851-4022. “The best pizza in town” Since 1977 serving pizza, dinners, sandwiches, salads, beer and wine in a rustic setting at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. They deliver to home or office. Tam O’Shanter 2980 Los Feliz Boulevard, (323) 664-0228 - Delighting diners for 90 years, the Tam O'Shanter is Los Angeles' oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location. Ask to see Walt Disney's and John Wayne's regular booths. Enjoy good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere.
The 3rd annual Sunset & Dine will be held October 2nd at the Taglyan Complex. Village Pizzeria 6363 Yucca St., (323) 790-0763, and 131 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 4655566. Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soup. Free delivery. Catering, party needs for your group, office, team. Dine in or take out. Homemade meatballs, sausage, sauces, dressings, hand-spun dough prepared daily. Larchmont location includes sit down waiter service with beer and wine. From Brooklyn to San Francisco to Los Angeles. Merrill Schindler, Zagat listing. "All we are saying is give a piece a chance.” www.villagepizzeria.net
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Around Town
People watching FAR LEFT & LEFT: The Gevorkian Armenian Dancers at the 29th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts. A little girl shows off her face painting at the 2014 Children’s Festival of the Arts. Photos: Chuck Jones BELOW: Congressman Adam Schiff with LAPD and volunteers at Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Police and Fire Fighters Appreciation Day BBQ. Photo by Marlene Panoyan ©Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
BELOW: The merce honored the late Phil Har Hollywood Chamber of Comtman with the 2,5 Hollywood Walk of Fame. in Au gust. Helping Leron Gubler unv 28th star on the eil the star were Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, agent Bet ty Mc reen Schultz of Capitol Record Cann, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and Maus, WO brother John Hartmann. Photo F Committee Chair. Accepting the star was Phil’s by Bob Freeman ©Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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tuesday
November 28
friday
Leif Garrett Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm Toad and the Wet Sprocket The Fonda 7:00pm
Blonde Day Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Journeys Noise Tour House of Blues 6:30pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8&10pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm
Solus Deus, Spakes & Blades Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
November 26 wednesday
The Diviners Actors Co-op 2:30pm
A Woman of No Importance Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Thrash Invasion 2014 Whiskey A-Go-Go 7:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
Nice Things Rogue Theatre 3:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm
Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9:00pm
Slippery When Groundlings Groundling Theatre 8:00pm
November 23
sunday
The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia? Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7:00pm
November 24
monday
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
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Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 8:00pm
Vance Joy The Fonda 9:00pm
thursday
November 29
November 30
sunday
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 1:00pm Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm
Trentemoller The Fonda 9:00pm
November 27
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
saturday
Little Red Riding Hood Theatre West 1:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm Hollywood Christmas Parade Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. 5:30pm
Broomstick Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Kinky Boots: the Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Attila House of Blues 6:30pm
Illusions Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
The Gun Show Moving Arts 5:00pm
Possum Carcass Theatre of NOTE 7:00pm
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Mulholland Fountain Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. Dedicated August 1, 1940 as a memorial to William Mulholland, the man who built the 238-mile-long aqueduct that brought water to L.A. from the Owens River Valley. Its location marks the spot where the young Irish immigrant lived near the L.A. River as it flowed to the small pueblo that was Los Angeles. Murals in Hollywood An array of murals provide diversion to the urban streetscape. Eloy Torrez Legends of Cinema graces the front of Hollywood High’s Auditorium on Highland Ave. with the recent addition of HH alum, John Ritter. On Hudson north of Hollywood Boulevard see Alfredo de Batuc’s A Tribute to Delores Del Rio. Thomas Suriya’s You Are The Star is at southwest corner of Wilcox and Hollywood Blvd. For a mural that requires a little more thought, travel two blocks north on Argyle and Franklin and see an untitled mural by the late Dan Collins. Noted marine artist Wyland has “gone Hollywood,” painting a whale mural on Gower at Willoughby (on a Paramount soundstage wall). See George Sportelli’s Nancy Sinatra off Highland Avenue opposite Hollywood High, Tony Curtis on the Hollywood Freeway eastbound, Frank Sinatra on east side of Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd, and Johnny Cash at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. Artist Hector Ponce’s 2-mural tribute to Hollywood faces west near Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilton. An exciting aerosol art display can be seen on Gower just south of Santa Monica Blvd. Museums Refer to listings for American Society of Cinematographers, The Autry, Guinness World Records Museum, Hollywood Bowl Museum, Hollywood Heritage Museum, the Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building, Hollywood Wax Museum, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. (Also see MORE MUSEUMS) Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-8011. This new museum displays many funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy, and famous crime and morgue scene photographs. $15 general admission. Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm. www.museumofdeath.net Musso & Frank’s Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7788. Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, it was a popular hangout for writers. William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Raymond Chandler, Nathaniel West, Ernest Hemingway and Dashiell Hammett. Open Tues-Sat 11am-11pm. www.mussoandfrank.com (See DINING) Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s House 1822 Camino Palmero. Home of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson for about 40 years and where David and Rick Nelson grew up. Hollywood High School, their alma mater, is only a few blocks away. (Do not disturb occupants.) Orchard Gables 1277 Wilcox Ave. Recently declared a Historical and Cultural Landmark, this arts & crafts European-style cottage built in 1904 is one of the early homes built before the moviemakers arrived in the pastoral Cahuenga Valley. This section of Hollywood was known as Colegrove, founded by U.S. Senator Cornelius Cole. Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm except holidays. www.pacificdesigncenter.com (See VISUAL ARTS)
The Pendulum at Griffith Observatory
Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 4681770. The last theatre built by magnate Alexander Pantages, is a spectacle on its own. Opened in 1930 with Floradora starring Marion Davies and a live show featuring Al Jolson as M.C. The first art deco movie palace in the U.S. was site of Academy Awards from 1949-1959, and in the 70s, the Emmy Awards. Howard Hughes once had offices upstairs. A historical and cultural landmark and an art deco masterpiece. http://hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE)
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Red Studios Hollywood 846 N Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 463-0808. Formerly Ren-Mar Studios, it began as Metro Pictures Back Lot #3 in 1915 and its story reads like the script of a Hollywood epic. From “The Golden Age of Television” to “The Golden Girls”, from MTV to WB, from “High Noon” to “True Blood”, the studio continues a grand Hollywood tradition. RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Paramount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use.
Beatles mural by Hector Ponce Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 956-1777. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates are located at Bronson entrance, not on Melrose Ave., where a new gate has been built. The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was “ready for her close-up”. Now home of Glee and Dr. Phil among other TV and feature films. Two-hour educational tour $53 per person-- must be at least 10 years of age. By reservation only. Mon – Fri, 9:30 am to 2pm daily. Tours start every half hour. Studio Tour (4 ½ hr) $178 per person Mon – Fri, 9:30am and 1pm www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS)
Historic Route 66 With increased awareness of Hollywood’s Route 66, a Business Improvement District is being proposed for Santa Monica Blvd. (historic Route 66) properties from Hoover Ave. to Vine St. Jeff Zarinnam, Director of Hollywood Hotel, chairman of the steering committee, is leading the $60,000 fundraising effort for the BID Feasibilty Study and Report. Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler’s home, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Self-guided tours Wed-Sun 11am6pm. Docent tours Sat & Sun by reservation. Admission $7. $6 for students and seniors. www.makcenter.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS)
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum 6780 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-6335. Ripley’s Museum offers over 300 different exhibits of the strange, unusual and bizarre. Look for the dinosaur on the roof. Open daily 9am – midnight. www.ripleys.com/wp/hollywood Rock Walk/Guitar Center 7425 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov. 13, 1985. Hollywood’s RockWalk is a collection of handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who have contributed the most to promote the growth of Rock ‘n Roll music as an art form. MonFri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. www.rockwalk.com
Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 848-6530. Part of Plummer Estate that Helen Hunt Jackson, author of “Ramona,” visited. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. (See FAMILY)
Runyon Canyon Park 2000 N. Fuller Ave. Historic city park. Hike the trails and explore the relics and ruins of a Hollywood estate. Parking lot entrance on Mulholland Hwy. Pedestrian entrance end of Fuller St. Open dawn to dusk.
Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave., (323) 466-3111. Dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Where classic feature films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers, In the Heat of the Night, Hopalong Cassidy and TV’s Superman series were filmed.
Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at preColumbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.)
Hollywood & Highland MTA Subway Station designed by artist Sheila Klein Shakespeare Bridge Franklin Ave. between Myra Avenue & St. George St. Joins Los Feliz, Franklin Hills and Silverlake neighborhoods. This beloved 1925 Gothic beauty is one of L.A.’s historic landmarks. The Storer Residence 8161 Hollywood Blvd. The second of four Hollywood area textile-block designed houses by Frank Lloyd Wright was built in 1923. Do not disturb occupants. (See listings for Ennis, Hollyhock and Freeman houses) Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Formerly Columbia Pictures (19261972). Classic It Happened One Night with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with Jimmy Stewart were made here as were The Three Stooges movies. I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Flying Nun and Later TV shows filmed here. Still a working studio lot for independent productions. New building at Sunset entrance houses iconic Technicolor. Sunset Strip Doheny Dr.-Crescent Hts. Once-favorite night spots such as the Trocadero, Mocambo and Ciro’s were located here outside the city limits in unincorporated county land. Today the pleasant assortment of boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels such as art deco landmark The Argyle and historic Chateau Marmont are part of West Hollywood, “The Creative City.” Sunset Tower Hotel 8358 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 654-7100. Completed in 1931, it originally consisted of 46 apartments, and was once home to such stars as Marilyn Monroe, Errol Flynn, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, the Gabor Sisters and many more. Now a 64-room luxury hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.sunsettowerhotel.com
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Sunset Vine Tower 1480 Vine St. L.A.’s first “skyscraper,” built following removal of 14-story height limit in 1960, was the skyscraper in Earthquake and now converted to spectacular apartments. Tours See listings for Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Warner Bros. Studios. Sony Pictures (Culver City) (310)244-8687; Red Line’s Inside Historic Hollywood Walking Tour 4 times daily (323) 402-1074; Architecture Tours L.A. driving tours of significant buildings (323) 464-7868. Bus tours to movie stars’ homes and Hollywood: Starline Tours (800) 959-3131; Hollywoodland Tours (323) 462-4116; All-Star Showbiz Tours personalized sightseeing tours (888) 908-3311. Dearly Departed’s Tragical History Tour (855) 600-3323; Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tours (818) 517-5988; and LA City Tours (888) 800-7878. TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s) 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. Built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and a Hollywood icon. The famous footprint ceremonies were inaugurated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. www.tclchinesetheatres.com/ (See FILM)
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TV Studios Hollywood has a 60-year history as a pioneer in TV broadcasting. See listings for KCET/Channel 28 and KTLA/Channel 5. Others: Paramount Studios (323) 9561777. (See TV Tickets & Tours) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-4455. A lively pedestrian promenade with restaurants, nightclubs, and four entertainment attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood, Gibson Amphitheatre, 19-screen Universal Studios Cinema and IMAX, and the brand-new high-tech concert arena 5 Towers. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 1-800-UNIVERSAL. Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., is a full-day movie-based theme park featuring such rides and attractions as “Transformers: The Ride 3D,” “King Kong 360 3-D,” created by Peter Jackson, the world’s largest, most intense 3-D experience, and the world-famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon as the video host. Other attractions include “The Simpsons RideTM,” “Revenge of the MummySM –The Ride,” “Shrek 4-DTM,” “Jurassic Park® –The Ride,” and “Water World®.” www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Vedanta Society Hollywood Temple 1946 Vedanta Pl., (323) 465-7114. Founded by Swami Prabhavananda in 1929, preaches the philosophical basis of Hinduism in historic setting. One of many religious societies that once flourished in the Hollywood Hills. This temple has long attracted many Hollywood luminaries to pray and meditate including Aldous Huxley, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Open to the Public 7am-7pm daily. http://vedanta.org/ Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 1st level on the Awards Walk (323) 467-6412.
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Memorial to musician Johnny Ramone at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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Yamashiro Restaurant 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this beautiful replica of a Japanese Palace has one of the most spectacular views in the city and a perfect place to watch a Hollywood sunset. Gardens include 600-year-old pagoda and authentic teahouse open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Marlon Brando’s “Sayonara” were filmed here. www.yamashirorestaurant.com
family fun
Museum of Death Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. A project originated by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world’s most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars embedded along Hollywood Blvd. from La Brea to Gower, and on Vine St. from Yucca to Sunset Blvd. Stars are awarded in five categories: motion pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 9728687. Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. The VIP Tour emphasizes the technical side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations required. Hours: Mon-Sun 8:15am-4pm. Valid ID required. (No children under 8 years of age.) http://vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave., (323) 665-1155. Private mansion completed in 1909. May be rented for private events. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. West Hollywood (323) 650-2688. Billed as “The Creative City,” its irregular shape makes it hard to know exactly when you are within its limits. Its Avenues of Art & Design is an exciting district of interior resources, art galleries, design showrooms, antiques, specialty shops and restaurants - all within an easy stroll of the landmark Pacific Design Center. www.weho.org Whitley Heights Whitley Ave. A few blocks north of Hollywood Blvd. Built in 1918 by H. J. Whitley to resemble an Italian hilltown; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 20s Maurice Chevalier, Bette Davis, Rudolph Valentino, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Rosalind Russell, Janet Gaynor, Francis X. Bushman, William Faulkner, Carmen Miranda and Norma Shearer lived here. Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence.
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The 13th Annual Italian Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles Sept 26-28. 1651 N. Highland Ave. Familyfriendly activities, live bands, cultural performances, stand-up acts, cooking classes, cooking competitions, and Italian food. http://feastofla.org
Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. First St., L.A. (213) 250-9995. Sat- Sun 2:30pm, Tue-Fri 10:30am. Reservations required. Fiesta-South of the Border, Sept; Halloween Show, Oct; The Nutcracker, Nov. www.bobbakermarionettes.com Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644 6275. Operated by City of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Sat Movie Night in the Gallery, Sept 20-Oct 18, 79pm. Register for music, visual and performing arts classes for young people at Junior Arts Center and adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more. Classes run thru Nov 10. Call for fees and registration schedule. www.barnsdall.org Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Arts Workshops held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 10am-noon at the Barnsdall Art Park. www.barnsdallarts.org Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music, & arts activities daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418. Storytime Tue 4pm-5pm. Hours: Mon and Sat 11:3012:30. Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:30pm.
Feast of San Gennaro
Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Book Signings, see blog. 10am-6pm every day. http://chevaliersbooks.blogspot.com
Hollywood Christmas Parade Nov 30, 5:30pm-8pm. Hollywood Blvd. to Vine St. to Sunset Blvd. Grandstand seats available. http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/grandstands
ComedySportz Kidz National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward Ave. (323) 871-1193. Improv classes for kids 8 -13, and teens. Sat classes start the first of the month. www.comedysportzla.com
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival Dec 13-14, 10am-4pm. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Two days of free screenings of short films from around the world made for children and teens. www.lacma.org
Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Make crafts with the whole family Thur 4-5pm, Theme changes each week. Story time on Tue 5pm. Ages 3 to 6 (all ages welcome). Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:30pm.
The Nutcracker Dec 13-14, 1 and 5pm. Dolby Theatre. Presented by the Los Angeles Ballet. www.dolbytheatre.com Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio and Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center of the American West 4000 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Every 2nd Tue of the month Free. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am. Autry Explorers: Global Cardboard Challenge, Oct 12, 1-4pm. Sat Matinee Starring Gene Autry, Oct 25 noon-2pm. www.theautry.org
El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467 7674. Classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat showing first run Disney family features. Hosts Tiny Tot Tues, 10am; lights dimmed, sound levels reduced. www.elcapitan.go.com (See FILM & PLACES) Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933 9211. Fall Festival, Oct 18- 19: Live music, petting zoo, arts & crafts for kids, pie-eating contests and more! Kettle Kick Off, Nov 24: Tree lighting ceremony with the Salvation Army. Check website for family oriented activities. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES, MUSIC and SPECIAL EVENTS)
Annual Fall Festival Oct 18-19 at the Original Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Volunteers and Books Tue 2:30-4:30pm. Storytime Wed, 10:30 & 11am. Science Thur, 4pm (reservations required). Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime, Fri 4pm. Family film, Wed 2pm. Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm. Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. See new exhibitions, peek through its telescope, & tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Tue-Fri 12-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. Public star parties, Oct 4 and Nov 1, 2-9:45pm. Free http://griffithobs.org Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs & artifacts about the history of the Bowl. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. (See PLACES) Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave. (323) 467-0825. Dance classes including ballet, jazz, belly dancing, ballroom & more. For all ages. www.hollywooddancecenter.com (See DANCE) Hollywood Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Every Sun from 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors, & entertainment. www.seela.org (See PLACES) Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave. (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, fitness programs. MonFri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/hollywoodRC.htm Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1320. Core curriculum plus dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, woodworking, gymnastics, karate and more for pre-K thru 6th grade. After school programs. www.hollywoodschoolhouse.org Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 953 4000 ex. 2651. Foreign Language, art, music, computer programs, and more. See schedule for adults and children at www.communityservices.lacitycollege.edu
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Family Fun Continued from page 57 Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 845-0172. Daily programs and activities for youth and teens with monthly excursions. Youth Leadership Program in conjunction with Teen Center. Monday Farmers Market 9am-2pm. www.weho.org (See PLACES) Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor. (323) 4648542. Improv and sketch comedy teen/youth program open to students 8-18. www.secondcity.com/hollywood (See COMEDY)
Symphony In The Glen performs at annual Eek at the Greek, Oct 25 at the Greek Theatre.
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644 4200. World class zoo located in Griffith Park. Visit new reptile and amphibian exhibit LAIR as well as Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, and Red Ape Rainforest. Elephant Training Demonstration FriWed 11am. World of Birds show weekdays (except Tues) 11:30am. Indian Rhino Encounter is available every Sat, Sun, and on holidays at 1pm$12. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel features hand-carved & painted wooden figures representing the flora & fauna of SoCal. Daily 10am-5pm. http://lazoo.org (See PLACES) Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Baby/toddler Storytime, Wed 10:30am. Toddler Time, Mon 11am. Teen Club, Tue 4pm. Free film screenings the 3rd Sat of month at 1pm. New Hours Oct 2: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12:00pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30-5:30pm. Lost Studio 130 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-6944. Les Enfants Magiques! An on-going children’s acting workshop (ages 7-17) culminating in a performance. http://theloststudio.com
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Nine O’Clock Players 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., (323) 469-1970. Performs two stage plays each year chosen from classic children’s literature featuring a full complement of dancing, singing, and special effects. The productions are offered to school groups during the week and to the public on Sundays at 2pm. Aladdin thru Nov 23. http://nineoclockplayers.com
Silverlake Children’s Theatre Group 904 Mayo St. (323) 216-6363. Fall production 3 one act plays: Red Scare, Ciao Utah, and The Mistake on the Lake. Nov 21- 23, Dec 5-7. Fr-Sat 7: 30, Sun 2pm. Original productions written by SCTG’s student ensemble. Writing mentorships and directing mentorships .Ages 8-18 silverlakechildrenstheatregroup.org Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Family activities including Noah’s Ark, Dig it Archeological Adventures, Last Week-ends featuring performances and activities that change monthly. www.skirball.org/programs/for-families The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Acting classes for ages 7-17. www.strasberg.com (See THEATRE) Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, (818) 761-2203. Little Red Riding Hood, Oct 11 thru Mar, Sat 1pm. Available for school and birthday performances. www.theatrewest.org Travel Town 5200 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park (323) 662-5874. Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight and passenger cars, a trolley and streetcar, and a miniature train ride. Gift shop and docents. Mon-Fri 10-4; Sat-Sun 10-6. Free. www.traveltown.org Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-1111. Open every day of the year. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES) Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, (800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood’s #1 family attraction. Hours vary monthly. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See PLACES) West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310) 652-5340. An architectural and visual delight. Family Place library. Story time, Wed 11:15. Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-6pm.www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood
See the Elephant Training Demonstration Fri- Wed at the L.A. Zoo.
The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., (310) 440‐7300. Free admission; parking $15. Tue‐Sun 10am‐5:30pm, except Sat 10am‐9pm. Features art, film, lectures, performances, and family events. www.getty.edu The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., (310) 440‐7300. Visit the ancient world of Greece and Rome. Admission free; tickets must be reserved; parking $15. Open every day except Tues and major holidays. 10am‐5pm. www.getty.edu
Nine O’Clock Players present Aladdin Sundays Oct 26-Nov 23. West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. For full schedule visit www.weho.org Wizard of Art 1947 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 661-0341. Year round classes Tues-Sat. All ages. Drawing and painting. http://thewizardofart.com Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St. (323) 957-6339. Activities for children and teens. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. Sat 10am-5pm. After School Club ages 5-12, 2-6pm. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/yuccaCC.htm
more museums Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. (213) 403‐3000. Free. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Thurs Night Lecture Series, reservation required. Wed‐Sun 11am‐6pm. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
The Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765‐6800. Celebrates music, the art and technology of the recording process. Mon‐Fri 11:30am‐7:30pm and Sat‐Sun 10am‐7:30pm. www.grammymuseum.org UCLA Hammer Museum of Art & Culture 10899 Wilshire Blvd., (310) 443‐7000. Free. Tue-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American Nat’l Museum 100 N. Central Ave., (213) 625‐0414. Chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history. TueSun 11am‐5pm, Except Thu 12‐8pm. www.janm.org L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) 5905 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 857‐6000. Los Angeles’ world-class art museum. Free 2nd Tues of month. Free to L.A. residents after 3pm weekdays. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Closed Wed. Sat-Sun 10am7pm. www.LACMA.org Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 100 S. The Grove Dr., (323) 651‐3704. The first Holocaust museum in the U.S. Free admission. Sat‐Thurs 10am‐5pm, Fri 10am‐2pm. www.lamoth.org Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 626‐6222. Extensive collection of Art from 1940 to present. Mon and Fri 11am‐5pm, Thurs 11am‐8pm, Sat & Sun 11am‐6pm. www.moca.org
California African American Art Museum 600 State Dr., (213) 744-7432. Free. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. www.caamuseum.org/
Natural History Museum of L.A. County 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763‐DINO. Declared a National Landmark in 1975. One of the world’s most extensive collections of natural and cultural history. 9:30am‐5pm daily. www.nhm.org
California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr., (213) 744‐2019. West Coast’s largest hands‐on science center. See the amazing Endeavor. Advance ticket purchase recommended. 10am‐5pm www.californiasciencecenter.org
National Museum of Animals & Society 4302 Melrose Ave., (323) 928-2652. Explore the human-animal bond. Elephant: Forget Me Not thru Nov 30. Thu-Sun 11am-6pm. www.museumofanimals.org
Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, in oldest structure of LA’s original Chinatown), (213) 485‐8567. Tues‐Sun 10am‐3pm. www.camla.org
Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, (626) 449‐2742. One of four U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Wed‐Sun 10am‐6pm. www.pacificasiamuseum.org
Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 937‐4230. Exhibitions challenge ideas about craft, design and folk art. Tues‐Fri 11am‐5pm, Sat & Sun 12‐6pm.www.CAFAM.org
Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 763-3499 Only active paleontological excavation site in the U.S., features Ice Age fossils. 9:30am‐5pm daily. www.tarpits.org
Forest Lawn Museum 1712 South Glendale Ave., Glendale. Recently named onof the top free museums in the Country. Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle thru Jan 4. Free admission and parking (323) 340-4792. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. www.forestlawn.com
The Paley Center for Media 465 N. Beverly Dr., (310) 786‐1000. Over 100,000 radio and TV programs to hear and see. Open Wed‐Sun 12‐5pm. Free. www.paleycenter.org
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Pasadena Museum of California Art 490 East Union St., Pasadena, (626) 568‐3665 Museum dedicated to the exhibition of California art from 1850 to the present. Wed‐Sun 12pm‐5pm. First Fri of every month Free. www.pmcaonline.org
Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., (323) 667-1212 Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave., (323) 874-2104
Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and transportation history. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Closing Oct 20 for remodeling. www.petersen.org Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 449‐6840. Extensive European and Asian Art collections. Sculpture gardens. Mon- Thu: 12-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Tue. First Fri of every month Free from 5-8pm. www.nortonsimon.org Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., (310) 440‐4500. Explores connections between 4,000 years of Jewish heritage and American ideals. Tues‐Fri 12‐5pm, Sat‐Sun 10am‐5pm. Thur Free. www.skirball.org Southwest Museum of the American Indian 234 Museum Dr., Arroyo Campus (323) 221‐2164. Historic museum now under the auspices of The Autry National Center. Sat 10am‐4pm. Free. www.theautry.org
Hope Lutheran Church 6720 Melrose Ave., (323) 938-9135 Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave., (323) 669-3434
Noah's Ark is a popular exhibit at the Skirball Museum. Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd., (310) 553‐8403. Exhibitions on racism and prejudice. Free parking. Sun-Fri 10am‐5pm. www.museumoftolerance.com
worship Hollywood’s churches and synagogues play an important role in the community life of Hollywood. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd., (323) 462-6311 Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 1930 N. Hillhurst Avenue (323) 660-5177 Church of Scientology of Los Angeles 4810 Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-3200 Eckankar: Religion of the Light and Sound of God 6669 Sunset Blvd., (323) 4692325 First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave., (323) 4647343 Hollywood Presbyterian Church 1760 N. Gower St., (323) 4637161
Mosaic – A Non-denominational Christian community. 7107 Hollywood Blvd., (626) 628-9640 Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 663-6577 Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 2041 Argyle Ave., (323) 466-4845 The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd., (323) 661-8006 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Hollywood 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., (323) 462-0010 St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church 4510 Finley Ave., (323) 660-2700 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6128 Yucca St., (323) 469-3993 St. Thomas, the Apostle Episcopal 7501 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 876-2102 Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 876-8330 Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-5171 Vedanta Society 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 (See PLACES) West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-6646
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FEATURED TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Los Angeles Visitor Information Center (323) 467-6412 Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Their multilingual staff answer travel questions, provide directions and public transportation information, assist with itineraries and make recommendations on dining, sightseeing and cultural options. Center also sells tickets to attractions and provides maps and travel guides. An easy stop to book tours!
MTA Metro Art Tour (213) 922-4278 Metro offers regularly scheduled and special request group tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. Free tours offered first Sat at Hollywood & Highland, 10am; & first Sun at Union Station, Alameda St. entrance, 10am. For information, call or download their free Art Guide at www.metro.net/art
Paramount Pictures (323) 956-1777 5555 Melrose Ave. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Two-hour educational tour $53 per person-- must be at least 10 years of age. By reservation only. Mon–Fri 9:30 am – 2 pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-1:30pm. Tours start every half hour. Studio Tour (4 ½ hr) $178 per person Mon–Fri 9:30am and 1pm. www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS)
Starline Tours (800) 959-3131
Free
The pioneers of the Movie Stars’ Homes Tour 75 years ago are still offering the best sightseeing tours of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air. Other tours include 1-Hour Hollywood Trolley Tours, Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker City Tours, the TMZ Hollywood Tour and the best Grand Tour of Los Angeles. Get your Free Universal Studios or Warner Bros. shuttle with Starline ticket purchase. www.starlinetours.com
TV Tickets
Universal Studios Hollywood
ABC Four shows in Hollywood: America's Funniest Home Videos (see
Universal Studios Hollywood includes a movie-based theme park and a behind the scenes Studio Tour. Worldclass rides and attractions include the Revenge of the MummySM—The Ride, Jurassic Park® —The Ride, and the all-new 3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. The Studio Tour is included with all theme park admission tickets and is offered in English, Spanish and Mandarin. www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/studio-tour
Warner Bros. Studios (818) 972-8687 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank. The VIP Tour emphasizes the technical side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations required. Mon-Sun 8:15am-4pm. Valid ID required. (No children under 8) http://vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com
You are the studio audience!
Audiences Unlimited below); Dancing With The Stars and Rising Star (see On Camera Audiences below) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (see below).
Audience Associates Free tickets to ABC, NBC, HBO, Paramount, Nickelodeon and more. www.tvtix.com
Audiences Unlimited, Inc. Free tickets to live tap-
ings of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC, and more. Call (818) 260-0041 or go online www.tvtickets.com
Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center,
6840 Hollywood Blvd. For tickets, please visit 1iota.com or call (323) 570-0096 (weekdays 12pm-2pm).
Merv Griffin Productions Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
tapings tickets order by phone at : (818) 772-6788, or online at wheeltickets.tv or jeopardytickets.tv.
On Camera Audiences - Tickets for @Midnight, Chelsea Lately,
Family Game Night, Dancing With the Stars, The Price is Right, Let’s Make a Deal, So You Think You Can Dance and more! (818) 295-2700. www.ocatv.com
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f you want to be successful at anything, identify what’s missing and then provide it! Essentially, that’s why you have this magazine in your hands. Thirty years ago, I put together a small group of Hollywood stalwarts who thought, as I did, that the Hollywood name was gold and the millions of visitors we were getting should could spend more time here than 15 or 20 minutes checking out the handprints and footprints at the Chinese Theatre. We conducted a month long series of surveys on Hollywood Boulevard and 98% of those we interviewed said they had no idea what was here. What was missing was information. So, I decided to provide information to residents and visitors about the unique culture and lore of Hollywood in the form of Discover Hollywood Magazine. Today, our publication is successfully helping to keep those millions staying and playing in Hollywood. Fifteen years ago, while I had the privilege of serving as the Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, I identified another major thing missing in Hollywood: hotels. So, Chamber President Leron Gubler and I stated calling on the Hiltons of the world and urged them to bring their brands to Hollywood. They didn’t hear us then, but today is another story.
ABOVE: The inviting entrance to the Hollywood Hotel on Vermont Ave. RIGHT: Building is underway on the Dream Hollywood Hotel at Selma and Cahuenga.
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Today, besides the venerable Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, we have the Loews Hollywood Hotel, W Hollywood, Redbury and Hollywood Hotel and, yes, the Hilton Gardens (the Baron finally saw the light). And, importantly, there are another 11 properties representing over 1,000 rooms in development. Hotels in development include the 225-room Argyle Hotel at Argyle & Yucca, the 182-room boutique Dream Hollywood Hotel on Selma and Cahuenga, the 66-room luxury boutique hotel in the classic 1921 Security Bank building at Hollywood Boulevard and Cahuenga and the 31-room Chateau Celeste Suites housed in a 1927 architectural gem on Vermont Avenue. Indeed, Hollywood is the place not only to play, it is the place to stay! DH LEFT: The venerable Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has recently undergone extensive rennovation. BELOW: In development: The Argyle Hotel at Argyle and Yucca.
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