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Visual Arts • Theatre • Music • Film • Places of Interest • Calendar of Events

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ince 1934, the Original Farmers Market has stood at the crossroads of Los Angeles history and culture. Today, it remains one of the last of the Hollywood legends, attracting people from all over the world to enjoy its eclectic mix of restaurants, grocers, shops and the best people watching the city has to offer. In a world ruled by change, the Original Farmers Market stands as an enduring landmark, steadfast at the junction of then and now, on the corner of Third and Fairfax.

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Stars in their Own Wright

A Hollywood Architectural Legacy

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What is This Place Called Hollywood?

Our town’s authenticity endures

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The Spa Life awaits you in your neighborhood

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Tom LaBonge A lifetime of service!

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Departments 6 From the Editor 8 Calendar 10 Places of Interest 54 56 58 59

Studio Tours Family Fun More Museums Worship

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Sunrise at Griffith Observatory is captured by the ever-present camera of Tom LaBonge Photo courtesy of Brigid Manning LaBonge

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SPRING 2015 Publisher Oscar Arslanian Editor Nyla Arslanian

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t’s Spring and the time for thoughts of love. We do love this time of year.

Awards have been passed out and there’s a brief lull between Spring break and the onslaught of summer visitors. We’ve rebounded from the Great Recession and many building projects stalled during that time are now well underway and the boom is a continuing topic of conversation. Is it a good thing or should we pause and evaluate what the future will bring?

As editor of this magazine, which we dedicate to all who love Hollywood, it was my pleasure to speak with Joel Kotkin, Professor of Urban Studies at Chapman University and noted writer on demographic, social and economic trends; and Leo Braudy, USC’s Professor of English and an expert on fame and mass media, to explore what change can mean for our community. We often find it hard to explain exactly “what is this place called Hollywood.” Perhaps that is part of its allure. Is it authentic or a dream? You decide.

Speaking of authenticity, this year we lose one of our most beloved public servants—Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles Councilmember of the 4th District to term limits. Each of our 15 councilmembers have about 250,000 constituents who function much like a mayor in their districts. Shauna McClure’s article acknowledges Tom’s dedication and his relationship with the people of his district and the city as we contemplate his successor. Times are changing.

Rising every morning for a hike in Griffith Park, Tom LaBonge would be the first to tell you about the importance of exercise and keeping fit. Karen Yin highlights a few of Hollywood’s wellness spots touching on the impact of our #3 industry behind film and tourism, healthcare.

Rounding out this issue is a photo spread on two architectural treasurers—Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House and his son Lloyd Wright’s Sowden House. Hollywood is blessed with several of their wonderful creations. And if you have a few spare million, one of them can be yours.

We hope we give you something to think about with this issue. If you’re a visitor, we welcome you to Hollywood and want you to enjoy your stay. And if you live or work here, let us be grateful and take care of this special corner of the world.

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special events

Made in California Contemporary Art Auction Mar 31. Bonhams & Butterfields. 7601 Sunset Blvd. www.bonhams.com/us D’FunQT (pronounced Defunct) Apr 3-26. Davidson/Valentini Theatre. Los Angeles Premiere. Written and performed by acclaimed political theatre artist, writer, director, comedian, music producer, and queer transgender Sri Lankan-American D’Lo. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre 17th Annual Festival of Film Noir April 3-18. Egyptian Theatre. Rare original films which have been recently restored by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. www.americancinemathequecalendar.com

The Legendary Moody Blues at the Greek Theatre, May 5 Walk of Fame Ceremonies For current ceremony info call (323)469-8311 or visit www.walkoffame.com 3rd Annual Scripted Comedy Festival Thru Mar 28, iO Improv, Features shows simultaneously on three stages, competitions, celebrity headliners and judges, and comedy writing workshops. ioimprov.com/west 29th Annual Laluzapalooza Thru Mar 29. La Luz de Jesus Gallery. A gigantic no-them show features work from the freshest and most relevant artists working today. laluzdejesus.com 8th Annual TST Ten-Minute Play Festival Thru Mar 29, Stella Adler Theatre. Features 10 plays with themes that pay tribute to the lives, relationships and circumstances of women. www.townestreetla.org If You Can Get to Buffalo, an exploration of “A Rape in Cyberspace” Thru Apr 12. Son of Semele Theatre West Coast Premiere. The only rule is that there are no rules… until a sinister crosses a virtual line. sonofsemele.org Celebration of Entertainment Awards Thru Apr 26. The Hollywood Museum. Spotlights the magic of movies and television. thehollywoodmuseum.com Newsies - The Musical Thru Apr 19. Pantages Theatre. Based on true eventsthe captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. hollywoodpantages.com We Shall Overcome: Documenting the Road to Freedom Thru May 2. Fahey/Klein Photography Gallery. www.faheykleingallery.com

For updated Calendar listings visit us at www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

Deconstructing “Big Hero 6” April 23, 7:30pm. Samuel Goldwyn Theater Looks at the innovative technology and animation that went into crafting Big Hero 6, including an onstage discussion with members of the film’s creative team. www.oscars.org/events Gregg Allman Apr 24. The Roxy. http://www.theroxy.com/ Western Painting and Sculpture Auction Apr 28. Bonhams & Butterfields. www.bonhams.com/us

Occupation Apr 3-May 9. Sacred Fools Theatre West Coast Premiere. A darkly comedic, high-octane political allegory. www.sacredfools.org

Motown the Musical Apr 28-Jun 7. Pantages Theatre. True American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and more. hollywoodpantages.com

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) April 8-12, ArcLight Cinema Hollywood. Features a rich mix of film programs designed to build and support the growing interest in the Indian entertainment industry. www.indianfilmfestival.org

14th Annual Dance Film Festival-CATCH Apr 30-May 4. Multiple venues. Categories include: Screen dance, short films, feature length, documentary, animation and interactive dance media. dancecamerawest.org

Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers in association with Bootleg Theater presents Louise Reichlin & Dancers Celebrating 35 Years Apr 9-12. Bootleg Theatre. Featuring signature dances The Tennis Dances and Tap Dance Widows Club. www.bootlegtheater.org.

The 29th Annual Charlie Awards May 1, 11:30am-2pm. The Hollywood Roosevelt. www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

Cox Apr 9-May 17. Hudson Guild Theatre World Premiere. A young man learns the hard way that often what you want in life isn't what you need. www.hudsontheatre.com Opera Povera Apr 10-11. The Schindler House. www.makcenter.org Recorded in Hollywood – The Musical Apr 11-May 17. Lillian Theatre World Premiere.

The fascinating true story of black businessman, record label owner and music producer John Dolphin. www.RecordedInHollywood.com I and You Apr 11-May 17. The Fountain Theatre Los Angeles Premiere. Caroline and Anthony plumb the mysteries of a Whitman poem, unaware that a deeper mystery has brought them together. Winner of 2014 Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Award. www.fountaintheatre.com Loopholes: A Pain In The IRS –The Musical Apr 15-May 17. Hudson Mainstage Theatre World Premiere. A musical parody based on a true story! www.hudsontheatre.com City of Lights - City of Angels French Film Festival April 20-28. Directors Guild of America. A week of French Film Premieres in Hollywood. Presented with English subtitles. www.colcoa.org

Moody Blues May 5. The Greek Theatre. www.greektheatrela.com Sci-Fest One Act Play Festival May 5-30, Acme Theatre. Two rotating evenings of new, professionally produced, visually compelling, 15-minute sci-fi plays - all performed live on stage. www.sci-fest.com Friday Night Music at the Market May 29-Aug 28, 7–9pm. Farmers Market at third and Fairfax. Free concert performances every Friday on the West Patio featuring L.A.’s best musicians. www.farmersmarketla.com Hollywood Fringe Festival June 11-28. Multiple venues throughout Hollywood. An annual, open-access, community-derived event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community. www.hollywoodfringe.org The Phantom of the Opera Jun 11- Aug 2. Pantages Theatre. hollywoodpantages.com 37th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival June 13-14, 3 pm. Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com 45th Annual Beastly Ball at the L.A. Zoo Jun 20, 6 pm. One of L.A.'s biggest and most popular fund-raisers, this annual event attracts nearly 1,000 attendees and raises about $1 million annually for the L.A. Zoo. www.lazoo.org

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of interest 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

Alto Nido Apartments 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

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.

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.

Charlie Chaplin Studios (Jim Henson Company) 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 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 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.

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 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 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) 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 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) 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).

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Autry National Center 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.”

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 “H-O-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.capitolstudios.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 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 geodesicshaped theatre designed by Buckminster Fuller was built in 1963. www.arclightcinemas.com (See FILM)

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Continued from page 10 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) El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (800) 347-6396. 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)

Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial 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.

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

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-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 9:30am -5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm. www.lapl.org (See 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.

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) 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)

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.

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.

Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatreand-film-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. Mon- Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5:30pm. http://larryedmunds.com

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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 9am9pm, Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmarketla.com (See DINING, and FAMILY) 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.

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.

Hector Ponce Mural 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. Open daily, 10am to midnight. www.guinnessmuseumhollywood.com 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 11am12am. Rock Shop: Sun-Thurs 9am-11am, Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. www.hardrock.com (See MUSIC)

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. Nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List. www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house (See article p. 16) 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.

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. 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. 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. Sept 29-June 21, TuesFri 10am-5pm. 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 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.

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Continued from page 12 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. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC)

Jim Henson Studio former Charlie Chaplin Studio 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 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

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.

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. Wed-Sun 10am5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

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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 Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Anne-style 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.

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 WPA-built science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net

Hollywood Tower 6200 Franklin Ave. (866) 352-5623. 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

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.

Jim Morrison mural by Mike McNeilly near LaBrea and Hawthorne 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) 469-5450 for further information.

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. www.lazoo.org/ (See FAMILY) 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

Las Palmas Hotel 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.

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.

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Stars in Their Own Wright A Hollywood Architectural Legacy

T

he reopening of Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, commissioned by Aline Barnsdall as the center of her utopian vision for center of artistic creativity on the heiress’ Olive Hill property recently caused quite a stir. e house was open for 24 hours at no cost and much to the surprise of everyone drew crowds through the night for the free walk through tours. For those who may have been under the impression that it might be the only chance to get a glimpse of this landmark recently nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the good news is that the house is now open for self-guided tours for a nominal $7 charge ursdays-Sundays 11am-4pm.

Hollyhock is one of three Frank Lloyd Wright dwellings in the greater Hollywood area, the other two being the Storer House and the Ennis House. However, FLW was not the only Wright who made a significant impact on the architectural landscape. His son, Lloyd Wright, who came to Los Angeles to help with the building of Hollyhock House, also made his mark here. ree of his homes have been painstakingly restored and are nearby: Samuels-Navarro House, the Taggart House and the infamous Sowden Home, the dramatic and theatrical Mayan-inspired is his most iconic structure and is usually regarded as his best work.

A visit to the Sowden House will dispel any thoughts of a connection to the notorious Black Dahlia mystery. e house even with its somewhat foreboding exterior exudes romance and warmth in the interior. It was designed for photographer Jon Sowden in 1926 and reflects Wright’s philosophies as a landscape architect emphasizing the elements of nature in an open floor plan where every room enjoys the light and air flowing from the courtyard. e Sowden House has appeared in movies such as e Aviator, commercials and served as a backdrop for photographic spreads in Vogue, Elle and Instyle magazines. continues

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Photos: Charmaine David

Sowden House: main entrance, living room and dining room

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Photo left: Anthony Nelson Photo below: Michael J. Locke

Hollyhock House, left and above

Laid out in the classic hacienda style with all rooms opening onto an inner courtyard, it has been painstakingly restored and embellished to modern day standards.

While it is reminiscent of Mayan influence, also favored by his father, Lloyd Wright’s uses cloud imagery and earth, water and plants depicted in concrete.

Abundant skylights and large windows bring bright daylight into many rooms so there is a feeling of airiness and space throughout. The dramatic interior is a star in its own right and has been used for films and commercial use. Because a visit to such a property is indeed a special occasion, the house has also been used for charity and corporate events.

In their new breathtaking incarnations, both the Hollyhock House restored to its close-to- original state and the Sowden House reconfigured for today’s standards exist to be appreciated and lived in for generations to come.

Editors note: At the time of writing, the Sowden House was listed with Troy Gregory of Sotheby’s International Realty Los Feliz troy.gregory@sothebyshomes.com. DH

Sowden House Courtyard, right and Media Room,below

Photos: Charmaine David

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by Nyla Arslanian

ollywood is Los Angeles’ most complex community with a rich history that goes back more than 100 years. In the neighborhoods, homes dating to the turn of the 20th century and many office buildings dating from Hollywood’s last “renaissance”—the 20s and 30s, its Golden Age-- populate its central core.

Once a small agricultural village populated with gentleman farmers, Hollywood in the Cahuenga Valley, was a trolley ride from the city of Los Angeles. When Cecil B. DeMille, Jessie Lasky, Griffith W. Griffith, and the Warner Brothers helped generate a building boom that made the area what it is today and “fired the shot heard round the world,” the fantasy was created. It became the center of the entertainment and broadcast industries and while much has changed, a legacy remains.

To get a sense of this place it’s useful to explore Hollywood’s unique selling principle. For most of the world, it’s the name associated with the glamour and fantasy of the industry born here.

Yet for many, it is the mystique, historic relevance and location nestled against the hillside beneath the world’s most famous sign--the authenticity of the place. e sign, originally advertised one of Hollywood’s first real estate developments has a mystique all its own. USC professor and cultural critic Leo Braudy, author of “e Hollywood Sign: Fantasy and Reality of An American Icon” pointed out not only does it represent an industry but an ideal, an inspiration. Sited on a steep hill that’s difficult to get to—a metaphoric idea, it gives a sense of what Hollywood has come to mean to generations either living here or drawn to it.

Yes, it symbolizes the dream, but it also identifies a place with a rich history, notable national and international prominence, countless

stories and streets and avenues that reflect and share its unique culture, filled with stories of extreme success and heartbreaking failure.

Hollywood enjoys instant recognition with such iconic buildings as the Chinese eatre and Capitol Records. Hollywood Blvd. has changed little since the 1930’s with the famed street and many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its Walk of Fame, inaugurated by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to stem the “main street” decline of the early 60s, today draws celebrity notables who glow for the camera at star ceremonies broadcast around the world.

It quickens the heartbeat of our visitors who attempt to unlock its secrets as well as countless new arrivals from all over the country and the world who hope to realize their dreams. e challenge, according to Professor Braudy, is to find balance between the past and present—coexistence of the past, present and future. “e challenge is to serve its many populations—business, residents and visitors— and not obliterate what is attractive about Hollywood, to insure that the remnants of the past are woven into the fabric of the future.”

Its complexity often baffles visitors whose short stay can’t unlock its secrets. However to those who call greater Hollywood home or locals who enjoy its quirks and foibles, they say it is the place, its beauty, its allure, its history and, yes, its magic that mystifies and inspires and brings them back again and again. Professor Braudy stated “We are becoming more like the villages we started out to be. Neighborhoods are attracting a new generation.”

According to Joel Kotkin, Professor of Urban Studies at Chapman University, “Hollywood has an authentic character in its livable scale, its walkable streets and neighborhoods. It’s been a place that Continues page 52 SPRING 2015 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 19

A rts Entertainment & Comedy

The Groundlings feature fun and laughs nightly.

National Comedy Theatre/ComedySportz 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1193. Renovated 90-seat theatre.

ComedySportz College Team Thur at 8pm; ComedySportz Sat at 8pm & 10pm, 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. www.nerdmeltla.com 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; Wonder Women Sat 8pm & 9:30 pm. www.berubians.com

3rd Annual LA Scripted Comedy Festival, at ioWest. Photo: Tony Dan

Improv & Sketch Theatres Acme Comedy Theatre 135 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 525-0202. Beautiful 99-seat proscenium theatre space, handicapped access, valet parking. See website for shows. Features classes in writing comedy and sketch. 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 Cupcake Theatre 6520 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-3416. Features top stand-ups, sketch comics, and improv comics, www.cupcaketheater.com (See Theatre) 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. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Wed 8pm; Cookin; With Gas Thur 8pm; Groundlings Main Show Fri 8pm & Sat 8pm & 10pm. Sunday company sketch 7:30pm. www.groundlings.com iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 962-7560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. Sketch Sundays Sun 8pm; The Cherry After School Special, Mon at 10:00pm; 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 20 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2015

Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-0000. Sun comedy open mic @ Pig n Whistle back stage 7-10pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See MUSIC) 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 16. 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. SC invitational, Wed at 10pm; President Hilary, Thu at 8pm; Hell County, Florida Fri at 8pm; Red, White, & Everything Else, Sat at 8. Performances six nights a week. www.secondcity.com (See FAMILY) Straitjacket Society 6470 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 769-5575. Sketch comedy. Fri and Sat at 8:30pm. www.straitjacketsociety.com Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-4268. Tomorrow with Ron Lynch, every Sat at Midnight; www.trepanyhouse.org (See THEATRE and MUSIC) Upright Citizens Brigade 5919 Franklin Ave. and 5419 W Sunset Blvd., (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; Harold Night Mon 8pm & 9:30pm; Put Your Hands Together Tues 8pm; Facebook Wed 9:30pm; Harold Matinee Fri 4:30pm. 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-Sat 9pm. Nightly shows in three theatres. www.thecomedystore.com The Hollywood Improv (Improv Lab Theater) 8162 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest known 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)

Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd., (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. www.booksoup.com Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-9797. Explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and humanism. 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 Skylight Books 1818 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. (323) 466-1307. $10 drop-in classes. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal. Many levels and styles. Classes for tots, kids, teens and adults. www.blackbirddance.com

Chrissy Swinko, Irene White, Gillian Bellinger, Maya Estephanos in Hell County, Florida, 8pm, Fri at The Second City Hollywood. Photo: Chuck Jones The Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 656-1336. America’s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. 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

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

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 Akbar 4356 W Sunset Blvd. Tues comedy. Play reading series 2nd Tues of month. www.akbarsilverlake.com

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A rts & Entertainment

Film

Dance continued

Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 308-6300. A 3,400 seat theatre inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.dolbytheatre.com (see PLACES, THEATRE) 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!

El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine and Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Salsa Dance parties on Mon and Fri, 8pm–1am, Sat 9pm-1am. 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) 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. www.idahollywood.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) 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 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) 22 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2015

Harrison Ford in The Age of Adaline from Lions Gate. Opens April 24.

Photo: Diyah Pera TCM Classic Film Festival Mar 26-29. Chinese Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Celebrates classic movies by showing them on the big screen and bringing out the makers and stars of those movies for featured appearances. http://filmfestival.tcm.com 17th Annual Festival of Film Noir April 3-18. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. Rare original films which have been recently restored by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/ Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) April 8-12, ArcLight Cinema Hollywood. Features a rich mix of film programs designed to build and support the growing interest in the Indian entertainment industry. www.indianfilmfestival.org City of Lights - City of Angels French Film Festival April 20-28. Directors Guild of America. A week of French Film Premieres in Hollywood. Presented with English subtitles. www.colcoa.org First Glance Hollywood Film Fest April 24-26. Award-winning films from across the globe including features, docs, shorts, animation and more. www.firstglancefilms.com 14th Annual Dance Film Festival-CATCH Apr 30-May 4. Categories include: Screendance, short films, feature length, documentary, animation and interactive dance media. This year's festival highlights include live site-specific dance performances, an interactive panel submission process and the 2nd Annual CalArts Emerging Artists Competition. dancecamerawest.org The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood Campus 1313 Vine St., (310) 247-3600. www.oscars.org 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)461-2020. 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

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 Arclight Hollywood 6360 Sunset Blvd., (323) 464-1478. Innovative cinema concept includes cafe/bar, retail, exhibit areas, Cinerama Dome and 14 theatres. www.arclightcinemas.com Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667‐2000. What Is A Western?

Film Series Apr 18, May 9, Jun 13. Saturday Matinee Double Features Apr 25 and Jun 27. www.theautry.org (See DANCE, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)

Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road from Warner Bros. Opens May 15.

Photo Jasin Boland 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 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/ 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. The premier revival theater in LA. All films 35 or 16mm. $8 double feature. Kiddie Matinees at 2 on SatSun. www.thenewbev.com

Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins in Jurassic World from Universal Pictures.

Opens June 12. Photo: Chuck Zlotnick 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. 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. Cinderella thru Apr 16. Monkey Kingdom Apr 17-30. elcapitan.go.com (See PLACES & FAMILY) Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque) 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)

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.pacifictheatres.com/grove Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings. www.cinefamily.org Sundance Sunset Cinemas 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. 323-654-2217. Features Independent films, reserved seating, over 21 only, wine and beer served, parking validated. www.sundancecinemas.com 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. http://vintagecinemas.com/vista/ Writers Guild Foundation 7000 W. 3rd St., (323) 782-4692. Screenwriting workshops and film screenings. www.wgfoundation.org SPRING 2015 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 23

A rts & Entertainment Music

Celso Piña at the Troubadour, Apr 11.

Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 2456400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com

Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Heritage Way, (323) 6672000.. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS) Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine St., (323) 462-8900.

Opened in 1927 as LA’s first and most lavish legitimate theatre, now a multi-media concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES)

Michael Schenker at Whiskey A-Go-Go Apr 3

Canter’s Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 651-2030. Rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop seven nights a week. www.cantersdeli.com/kibitz-room

Carlitos Gardel Restaurant 7963 Melrose Ave., (323) 655-0891. Live pianist plays the America Songbook 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, Sun 7:30 & 9:30pm. www.catalinajazzclub.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) 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 Cuban 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 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2015

Gardenia Club 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 467-7444. The Association of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons. www.cabaretwest.org Ghenghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights Mon-Fri. Times vary. 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. Season opens in April.. www.greektheatrela.com Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-7625. Acoustic Happy Hour features Local Live Music. Wed, Thu, & Fri, 4-7PM. 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. Opens in June. Site open for visits. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323)469-1181. Concerts held in former historic Masonic Lodge. www.hollywoodforever.com/culture Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Home to several clubs and host to seasonal music venues. Best parking in Hollywood. http://hollywoodandhighland.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

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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) 848-5100. Sunset Strip venue dedicated to live music nightly. World-famous Gospel Brunch Sundays every other Sun. www.houseofblues.com/ losangeles

Room 5 Lounge 143 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-2504. An eclectic mix of live music nightly.

Mon-Sat. http://room5lounge.com

Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., (310) 276-2447. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxy.com Sassafras 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. http://1933group.com/#sassafras 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)

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. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY) Lyric Theatre 520 N. LaBrea Ave. A non-profit arts center that hosts concerts, comedy and special events.www.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) Musicians Institute 6752 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 462-1384. Offers a curriculum taught by some of the best players in the world. www.mi.edu Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-0000. Live music on select nights. Singer/Songwriter showcase Tues 7:30-11:30pm. Open Mic Weds 7:30-11:30pm. Live Music Fri-Sat 8-11pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See COMEDY)

Hiatus Kaiyote at The Roxy on May 20 Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys first Thur 8pm; www.trepanyhouse.org (See THEATRE and COMEDY) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. LA’s premier music venue. www.citywalkhollywood.com

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

Doug Weston’s Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. Legendary venue has introduced new music to L.A. since ‘58. All ages. Live music nightly. www.troubadour.com

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

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

Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd., (310) 358-1881. The club of tabloid fame offers live music nightly. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com

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Marlon Sanders, Omete Anassi and cast in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea at The Skylight Theatre.

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Acme Theatre 135 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 525-0202. Beautiful 99-seat proscenium theatre space, handicapped access, valet parking. Broadcast quality venue. www.acmecomedy.com/ Acting Artists Theatre 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 512-0206. Acting workshops, showcases, and productions. www.actingartists.com 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) 556-1636.

A 45 seat theater; ample free gated parking. 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 Home of the Echo Theatre Company which develops and presents the work of playwrights and LA Home of Tuesdays@9, a cold reading to discover new work. http://echotheatercompany.com 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

Sydney Morton, Valisia LeKae, Ariana DeBose and Brandon Victor Dixon in Motown: The Musical at the Pantages Theatre Apr 28-Jun 7. Photo: Joan Marcus

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.

June Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (ages 9-19) www.theblank.com

Actor’s Company Theatre 916 A North Formosa Ave., (323) 463-4639. Home of LA Comedy Fest and LA Indie Film Festival. Super venue for Fringe Festival. 81seat main stage theatre, 55 –seat room and 22-seat small theatre. http://theactorscompanyla.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

Actors Co-op at the Crossley Terrace Theatre 1760 N. Gower St., (323) 462-8460. Celebrating its 23rd Anniversary; located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. www.actorsco-op.org

Cupcake Theatre 6520 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-3416. Fast-paced theatrical events in an intimate environment. www.cupcaketheater.com (See Comedy)

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. All entertainment and performances are exclusively curated by Trepany House.

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Chase Cargill, Betsy Moore, Caitlin Teeley & Alex Wells in If You Can Get to Buffalo at the Son of Semele Theatre thru April 12.

Davidson/Valentini Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) 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. 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).

Hollywood Fringe Festival A potpourri of live theatre June 11-28 (See Special Events) 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)

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Jennifer Finch and Matthew Hancock in I and You at Lillian Theatre Apr 11-Jun 14.

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Independent Shakespeare Company 3191 Casitas Ave. #168, (818) 710-6306. Presents new plays that connect to history and experimental productions of classical plays. Produces Shakespeare in the Park. www.iscla.org 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. http://lextheatre.com 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. 70-seat theatre. Intensive scene study and sensory work geared toward professional actors, but all levels welcome. www.theloststudio.com Theatre continues

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Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd.,(323)469-9988. Multi-arts 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) 314-6332. Formerly The Globe Theatre. www.machatheatre.org 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) 802-9181. Large 99-seat main stage and 35seat black box present full-length plays, some developed in workshops.

Home of the Doma Theatre Company. www.domatheatre.com McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1008. 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 / SPRING 2015

Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Blvd., (310) 281-8337. Located just below Melrose between Vermont and Normandie Aves. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY) Schkapf Theatre and Performing Arts Incubator 6567 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 871-1912. Schkapf cultivates and presents artists whose work disrupts or dismantles the conventions of theatre and performance. www.schkapf.com/ 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 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 “Cahuenga Corridor.� www.theatreofnote.com Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of 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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Visual arts Advocate and Gochis Galleries 1125 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 860-7302. Exhibits works of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists. Chaired, personnel seating choices of CCH Pounder thru Mar 21. Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. www.lagaycenter.org

Rimming Girls by Ransom at Couturier Gallery thru Apr 11

Antebellum Hollywood Gallery 1643 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 856-0667. Fetish and homoerotic gallery; viewer discretion is advised. Dog & Pony Show, Apr 1-May 13.

Gay Pride 2015, June 15-July 1. Wed Tea 5-7pm. Thu-Sat 1-7pm. antebellumgallery.blogspot.com

Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd., (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. Made in California Contemporary Art Auction, Mar 31, Western Painting and Sculpture Auction Apr 28. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us

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. Abstract – Stylized – Naturalistic thru Apr 17. Mon-Wed 10am6pm, Thu-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm. www.artspacewarehouse.com

Stephen Cohen Gallery 7354 Beverly Blvd., (323) 937-5525. Specializes exclusively in photography. Arthur Taussig thru Apr. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.stephencohengallery.com

Glitter 1 by Drake Labry at the Antebellum Hollywood Gallery thru Apr 1.

Corita Art Center 5515 Franklin Ave., 323-450-4650. The Joyous Revolutionary, a chronological overview of the art of activist, artist, teacher and former nun, Corita Kent, ongoing. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Wed till 3pm. www.corita.org Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-5557. Brian Ransom Whistling Water Vessels thru Apr 11. Alison Keogh & Maritta Tapanainen: Resonance Apr 18-May 30. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.couturiergallery.com

Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (Griffith Park), (323) 667-2000. Floral Journey: Native North American Beadwork thru Apr 26; Kim Stringfellow’s Jackrabbit Homestead thru Aug 23; Empire and Liberty: The Civil War and the West Apr 25–Jan 3. Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. www.theautry.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. Daily 5am-10pm. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Center 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs.

Classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more for all ages. Register for Spring: Children Apr 6; Adults Apr 11. Mon–Fri 9:30am-9:30pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Michael Benevento Gallery 7556 & 7578 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-6400. Modern and contemporary art gallery. Jesse Benson, Mar 28-May 23. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. www.beneventolosangeles.com

Polyrhythmic Looping by Tom LaDuke at Michael Kohn Gallery Apr 1-May 16.

Photo by Karl Puchlik Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. We Shall Overcome: Documenting the Road to Freedom thru May 2. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.faheykleingallery.com

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Icewhite by Scott Hove thru Apr 26 at La Luz de Jesus Gallery.

Gallery 1988: East and West 7021 & 7308 Melrose Ave., (323) 424-3705 (East), 937-7088 (West). Pop culture art from emerging artists.

Postcard Correspondence thru Apr 4 (West); Chris B. Murray: Re-Illustrated Classics Mar 27-Apr 18 (East); Watercolor Show Apr 10-25 (West); New Works: Tomi Monstre, Julia Sonmi Heglund and Hoang Tran Apr 24May 9 (East); Cuddly Rigor Mortis' Happy Food May 15-Jun 6 (East) Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Gallery 825 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310) 652-8272. Adorn thru Apr 3; Susan Melly, Cory Sewelson, Lidia Shaddow Apr 11- May 9. Tue-Sat 10am5pm. www.laaa.org Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm. 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 10am-5pm. www.hamiltonselway.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. Glenn Barr, William Wray, devNgosha thru Apr 11. Jason Bard Yarmosky, Apr 18-May 16. Greg “Craola’ Simkins May 23-Jun 20 Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. www.mkgallery.com

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Michael Kohn Gallery 1227 N Highland Ave., (323) 461-3311. LAND, AIR, SEE thru Mar 28; Tom LaDuke: Candles and Lasers Apr 1-May 16. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. William Wray / John Scane thru Apr 11; Christina Shurts / Tandie Mast Apr 18- May 16; Joan Kahn May 23- Jun 20. Thu thru Sat 12-6pm. www.launchla.org La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-7667. Laluzapalooza annual juried group exhibition thru Mar 29; Scott Hove and Dr. Paul Koudounaris Apr 3-26; Annie Murphy-Robinson and Jessica Dalva, May 1-31; Doug Gogelson and Don Fritz June 5-28. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thur 11am9pm, 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. Adorn: All Media Group Show thru Apr 3. After the Aqueduct thru Apr 12. 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. Robt. Williams: SLANG Aesthetics! Group Exhibition: 20 Years Under the Influence of Juxtapoz thru April 12. Tues-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. Mariah Robertson: Photography Lovers’ Peninsula thru Apr 8. Tones of Dirt and Bone Apr 9-May 30.

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com

Sneaky Pete by William Dole (1917-1983) at Tobey Moss Gallery.

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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. Renée Green: Begin Again, Begin Again thru Mar 29; Opera Povera Apr 10-11; A Vast Furniture Apr 17-May17. 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 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 Hollywood 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Glenn Ligon, Mar 14-Apr 28. Raymond Pettibon Apr 23-May 30. Rachel Harrison, Jun 6-Jul 11.

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com

Diane Rosenstein Fine Art 831 N. Highland Ave., (323) 397-9225. Ginger Wolfe-Suarez Mar 21May 2. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-5222. Collectible paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture thru May 30. 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. Michael Goldberg thru-Apr 15. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm. www.mannysilvermangallery.com

Hollywood and Hills by Vysekal at the George Stern Gallery thru June.

Spot Photo Works 6679 Sunset Blvd., (323)466-3343. A progressive contemporary photo gallery. Grassland, by H. Lee thru Apr 28. Mon-Fri 10:20am-5:30pm.

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Morrison Hotel Gallery 1200 Alta Loma Rd. (310)881-6025. Sunset Marquis Hotel location features inspiring and iconic images of musicians over the last fiftyplus years. Mon-Wed 10am-8ph, Thu-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-7pm. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-2600. Specializes in California Impressionism and American Scene painting. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am6pm. www.sternfinearts.com

Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd., (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture. By appointment. www.tobeycmossgallery.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) At Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 289-5223. Bernard Willhelm, 3000: When Fashion Shows The Danger Then Fashion Is The Danger thru May 17. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. www.moca.org Mr. Musichead Gallery 7511 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-0042. Where music and art meet.

Mon-Sat 11am-6pm. mrmusichead.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.

Teebs: Overgrown, thru Apr 4; Patrick Martinez: Forbidden Fruit Apr 11May 9. Tue-Sat 1-6pm or by appointment. www.newimageartgallery.com Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Gallery shows: When Fashion Shows The Danger Then Fashion Is The Danger thru May 17 (Bernard Willhelm 3000 Gallery). Gallery hours vary. www.pacificdesigncenter.com

Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-0147. James Jarvaise thru Apr 25. Alfredo Ramos Martinez Apr 30- July 11. Tue-Fri 10 am-6pm, Sat 11am5pm. www.louissternfinearts.com Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd., (323) 965-5578. Brendan Fowler thru Mar 28.

Ginny Bishton, Apr-May. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm and by appointment. www.tellesfineart.com WUHU Gallery 6518 Hollywood Blvd. Thu 1-8pm, Fri-Sun 1-6pm. Gregory Ain Apr 426. Institute of Uncanny Thoughts: Emerging Environments May 7-24. www.architecture.woodbury.edu/wuho Young Projects Gallery 8687 Melrose Ave., #B210 and #B230. (323) 3771102. An alternative space devoted to showcasing and supporting the art of moving imagery. Andrew Ananda Voogel: Black Water Works thru April. Christoph Draeger: Destroying LA in May. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, and by appointment. www.youngprojectsgallery.com

Untitled (1976) by Hans Burkhardt (1904-1994) at the Rutberg Gallery thru May 30.

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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. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd.

10. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 11. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 Hollywood Blvd.

12. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 14. CLEO’S (at the Redbury Hotel) 1717 N. Vine St. 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. ORCHARD GABLES 1577 Wilcox Ave. 69. PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

70. PARAMOUNT PICTURES 5555 Melrose Ave. 71. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 73. PURE BARRE SPA 7519 Sunset Blvd.

74. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 8920 Melrose Ave. 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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Health & ! e l y t S Wellness d o o w

By Karen Yin

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ooking good isn’t just for celebrities. We all want to look our best, but if you’re averse to being checked out while you’re checking a place out, you might find yourself veering away from Hollywood and its reputation for being a scene. Unfair, we say! Discover Hollywood has found six friendly spots for attaining inner and outer wellness, where the welcoming smiles are “one size fits all” whether you are a regular Joe or Jane or a movie star.

Hollywood Beauty Bar 1724 North Highland Avenue, Suite 205 Hollywood, CA 90028 424-234-8877 hollywoodbeautybar.com Henry Uri is the nicest possible guy, and he happens to be the founder of Hollywood Beauty Bar. His genuine all-are-welcome attitude is reflected in HBB’s high level of care.

“What makes us different is our passion to make every client feel warm and welcome from their first phone call and first visit,” says Henry.

On Henry’s team is Henry Von Norden, a second-gen paramedical aesthetician who has been caring for skin for over thirty years. By tailoring each session to a client’s skin-care goals, he uplifts you with knowledge on prevention as well as a personal-

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ized regimen for healthy skin. Even though Henry works with top-of-the-line brands such as Vitality Institute, there is no uncomfortable hard sell at the end of a relaxing treatment.

Famous for its stress-melting couples massages, the serenely appointed HBB offers a full menu of services including nail care, eyelash extensions, waxing, and lash and brow tinting, in addition to skin care and massage. Soon, it is expanding next door to provide a boutique-style experience with manicures/pedicures and spa parties.

Blossom Spa 1354 North Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028 323-380-6252 blossomspahollywood.com Billed as “a charming sanctuary nestled in the heart of Hollywood,” the Blossom Spa immersion begins the moment the tall glass doors close behind you, cocooning you from the city.

According to Jeff Widmann, who owns the day spa with his wife, om, “Blossom Spa is an authentic, affordable luxury-spa experience. e only place in town at this price point.”

When asked what “authentic” means, he adds, “Circle with slash through ‘mini mall.’”

Cardio Barre, Hollywood

Love is in the details, from the decor of each room to the peaceful yet rejuvenating color palette. e focal point of this beautifully restored cottage is the exquisite Lotus Lounge, a curtained-off room with a fireplace and chairs inviting you to recline.

Available to those enjoying the Lotus Couples Massage or as an “enhancement,” relaxation time in the lounge comes with a choice of Pellegrino, hot tea, or wine, plus organic fresh fruit and artisanal cheese.

Bliss Spa 6250 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 323-798-1386 blissworld.com/spa/locations/california/bliss-hollywood/

services, extensive facial (and a backcial) options, microderms and peels, nail care, and removal of hair from anywhere. Its pretention-free attitude gives you one less thing to worry about on your journey to wellness.

And as Micheal Wilson, Bliss’s regional director of spa operations, says, “A higher state of happy is just around the corner.” Remember to grab a brownie while you’re there.

Chaz Dean Studio 6444 Fountain Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028 323-467-6444 chazdean.com

If you can imagine heaven looking a tad retro with a designated Pantone color for its sky blue, then you’ve pictured Bliss Spa. With over twenty locations over the globe, Bliss is renowned for its advanced spa treatments, designed to help you look and feel great.

Consult its “spa-thorities” for a wrinkle-reducing facial or cellulite-targeting body treatment, and recreate treatments at home with spa-strength products by Bliss.

Other courses of ultra-pampering include massage

For celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean, it’s all about balance. Designed according to the harmony principles of feng shui, Chaz Dean Studio is an oasis of fountains, lush greenery, and stone paths which beckon you to slow your steps and shift into a mode of calm. You might get lost trying to find your way continues

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on this tucked-away compound, but whichever direction you choose to turn, you will be greeted by a happy staff member and escorted to your destination.

You won’t find any hot tools or any hair-damaging products at the salons here. Chaz operated a green business back when, to most people, green was just a color. e signature treatment is the Re-Moist, which replenishes hair with a blend of cleansing conditioners, essential oils, vegetable coloring, and nutrition for your scalp and follicles. Balance also drives Wen, Chaz’s line of shampoo-free cleansing conditioners, stylist products, and skin-care products which has a loyal following.

Cardio Barre 6464 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 150 Hollywood, CA 90028 323-462-6464 cardiobarre.com/studios/hollywood-ca If the phrase “continual fat-burning motion” grabs you, then come experience Cardio Barre, where burning fat, sculpting muscles, and elongating your body is the mode de vie. It’s a place where you can find your center and balance while setting your inner dancer free.

Owner Denise Cohen says, “Sometimes when people go to the gym, people are judging them and looking at them. At Cardio Barre, it’s really amazing because people are just focused on themselves. It’s a really fun, healthy environment.”

Word is that, with the Cardio Barre method, you can give yourself a better derriere in time for summer.

The Hollywood Wilshire YMCA 1553 N. Schrader Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 323-467-4161 ymcala.org/hollywood e Hollywood Wilshire YMCA is the comfortable neighborhood hangout where you can show up as yourself. “e Hollywood Y is not just a gym; it’s like the hub of the community,” says Annie Dyess, interim executive director. “It’s a sense of belonging, that

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everybody is welcome whether you’re homeless on the street or you are starring in an Oscar-nominated film. It’s just a place where everybody knows your name, you’re home, and you belong.”

So come by for a pickup b-ball game, open volleyball night, or any of the hundred-plus classes a week—including yoga, belly dance, martial arts, and water exercise—or sit for a spell in the whirlpool, sauna, or steam room. In addition to free weights, e Hollywood Y has weight machines with software that personalizes and tracks your workout. DH

In East Hollywood is a threepronged approach to people-first healthcare, which has long drawn fans from all corners of Hollywood.

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 4867 West Sunset Boulevard, East Hollywood, CA 90027 800-954-8000 southerncalifornia.kaiserpermanente.org/losangeles Elemental to any thriving community is accessible healthcare. The Los Angeles Medical Center is Kaiser Permanente’s largest SoCal facility, which boasts cutting-edge technology combined with preventative care.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Boulevard, East Hollywood, CA 90027 323-660-2450 chla.org Dedicated to highly specialized care for children (and comfort for parents), Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has become a Hollywood mainstay. Donations to its Blood Donor Center help CHLA meet ninety percent of its patients’ needs for blood transfusions.

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 1300 North Vermont Avenue, East Hollywood, CA 90027 213-413-3000 hollywoodpresbyterian.com The teams of healthcare professionals at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center are prepared to provide all types of care, from orthopedic, cardiac, and cancer to emergency care. With thoughtful and sensitive service, it has become a cornerstone of health services in the community.

Tom’s LA Tom LaBonge’s Lifetime of Service to our Fair City

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t’s hard to find anyone in Los Angeles—especially within the boundaries of City Council District 4— that does not have a story about Councilman Tom LaBonge. It’s harder still to find someone who doesn’t whip out their cell phone to show a photograph of Tom when he led a nature hike in Griffith Park, paid a visit to their sick grandpa, belted out an Elvis tune on stage at the Avalon, showed up to rally support and kick off a community block party. If someone was truly capable of being in two or more places at the same time—that someone would be Tom LaBonge.

In a town known for celebrity and mega box-office blockbusters, LaBonge comes with his own tagline— "Let's continue to enjoy and love the great City of Los Angeles!” LaBonge is a Los Angeles native son, and his history in Los Angeles is as deep as his love of the city. He is the seventh of eight boys, and family is a touchstone for him. His Irish grandfather was a Los Angeles police officer; another set of German grandparents lived downtown where City Hall now stands.

A resident of Silver Lake whose family first came to Los Angeles in the late 1880s, he graduated from Ivanhoe Elementary School in 1965, Thomas Starr King Middle School in 1968 and John Marshall High School in 1971—all in Silver Lake.

At Marshall, LaBonge played football, eventually going on to captain the varsity team and later playing for Los Angeles City College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. LaBonge’s energy and enthusiasm on the field 38 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2015

by Shauna McClure helped win him a job with NFL Films where he spent 24 seasons as an assistant cameraman.

Anyone who meets LaBonge will be asked two questions: Where do you live, and where'd you go to high school? Although the borders of LaBonge’s district were redrawn in 2011, it’s not just the sprawling 4th (which stretches from Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Griffith Park, Laurel Canyon and the southern part of Coldwater Canyon Drive to Toluca Lake and Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley) that he knows or cares passionately about. He has an encyclopedic knowledge about neighborhoods throughout all of Los Angeles. He’s a born storyteller, and he seems to have been born to tell the story of Los Angeles.

Chris Laib, who has known LaBonge for fifteen years, remarked that LaBonge has been an omnipresent public servant during his tenure at City Hall.

“He is on the job 24/7 and a consummate public servant.” Laib, president of the Los Feliz Improvement Association and Friends Of The Observatory board member, has high hopes that LaBonge will continue to represent Los Angeles in some capacity. “Nobody in Los Angeles is a better ambassador for this city.”

LaBonge is an assiduous student of history—particularly the history of Los Angeles, and he makes an exceptionally good tour guide. On his sunrise hikes through Griffith Park his conversation flows easily from the local flora and fauna to stories of old Hollywood glamour and the stars and starlets who used to sneak away to the

Photos courtesy Isaac Burks and CD 4

The many faces of Tom...

Whether it was wearing a suit, celebrating another milestone in the history of Los Angeles and Hollywood, rolling up his sleeves and pitching in with a community barbeque or landscaping project, or jumping into his cycling pants and joining in with his pals on a bike ride, Tom was everywhere, as both a participant and and advocate for his beloved District 4.

park for a bit of privacy. His energy and unbridled enthusiasm are infectious. How could anyone resist a guy who hands out calendars filled with his own photographs of Los Angeles, and shows up at a celebration with a gift of a loaf of pumpkin bread he buys from the Dominican nuns at the Monastery of the Angels in Hollywood?

LaBonge credits his family as his inspiration and sense of civic responsibility. He believes passionately in helping people, building coalitions with community activists and developing programs and policies to improve the lives of constituents. His advocacy on behalf of residents goes back to his teen years serving on Mayor Tom Bradley's Youth Advisory Council. Indeed, LaBonge has often spoken about his civic spirit being ignited as a teenager when he served on Mayor Tom Bradley’s Youth Council, and said he knew from the beginning that his life’s work would involve serving the people of the Los Angeles.

Isaac Burks, LaBonge’s Deputy of Arts and Culture, believes that Tom’s character and loyalty have been key elements in his success. Burks met LaBonge in 1986, when Burks was a firefighter in Silver Lake.

In 2008, when Burks retired, LaBonge asked him to join his staff. Burks recalls being reluctant at first, but LaBonge wouldn’t take no for an answer. Burks has never looked back. “It has been a great experience working for the Councilman and being part of his staff. His office and staff are like no other because of his devotion to serve the people.” Burks feels

LaBonge’s persistence and energy will leave a lasting impression on the city.

"I have been able to see the man's tenacity for being a servant of the people of Los Angeles,” Burks remarked, “He has worn his colors on his sleeve so all could see. When he exits his seat at City Council, the next elected member of CD-4 should have a great template to follow.”

Tom’s wife, Brigid Manning LaBonge, is excited about what the future holds. They have spent a lifetime of public service together, having met years ago listening to the late great Hoyt Axton at the Palomino Club in the Valley. “I am very proud of Tom's accomplishments in Los Angeles for the last 14 years —he has worked with great integrity, loyalty, and joy. His time in office has provided teaching moments for all four of us. Our children grew up learning everything there is to know about volunteerism, service, and civic pride. “ LaBonge has not made a public announcement of what comes next for him, although there has been no shortage of public speculation. He leaves office July 1.

Voters will be choosing between candidates David Ryu and Carolyn Ramsay, LaBonge’s former chief of staff, who is no stranger to City Hall and the art of constituent services.

It is certainly the end of an era, but it not farewell.

LaBonge will stay in our hearts and our hills and we know we’ll be seeing him in all the old familiar places. DH SPRING 2015 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 39

Calendar

around town

For updated Calendar listings visit us at www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

continued from page 8 EDITOR’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.

march 28

saturday

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm Prison Boxing Skylight Theatre Company 5pm Circles Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Red Barn Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Dontrell Who Kissed the Seas Skylight Theatre Company 3pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 3pm

Pulp Shakespeare Theatre Asylum 8pm

Pulp Shakespeare Theatre Asylum 3pm TST 10 Minute Play Festival Stella Adler Theatre 4pm

Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Sons of The Prophet The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm

Prison Boxing Skylight Theatre Company 5pm

TST 10 Minute Play Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

The Color Morale with Slaves Roxy 6:30pm

Verdigris Theatre West 8pm

Confessions of a Mormon Boy Zephyr Theatre 7pm

Linda Carter Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Mod sun Roxy 8:30pm TJ Doyle House of Blues 8:30pm The Vagina Monologues Cupcake Theatre 9:30pm Gene Hunt King King 10pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 7pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm

Serrano - the Musical Matrix Theatre 8pm Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm

Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm

Elephant Revival Roxy 9pm

Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

march 27

friday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 3pm + 7pm

march 24

saturday

Allen Hidalgo in Concert Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Minor Strut, Mainliner, Thirsty Crowes Whiskey AGo-Go 7pm Circles Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Red Barn Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Finding Nick Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Oh Honey Roxy 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm The Ting Tings The Fonda 9pm

march 25

Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Pulp Shakespeare Theatre Asylum 8pm

saturday

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Serrano - the Musical Matrix Theatre 8pm

Untouchables and Moonlight Saints Whiskey AGo-Go 7pm

Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Sons of The Prophet The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm

Quantic Roxy 8pm The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 8pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8pm Frank McComb Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm The Mavericks The Fonda 9pm

TST 10 Minute Play Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Verdigris Theatre West 8pm Women Are Crazy Because Men are A-holes Macha Theatre 8pm Dontrell Who Kissed the Seas Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Linda Carter Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

march 26

saturday

Strawberry Alarm Clock Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Circles Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Red Barn Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Echosmith The Fonda 9pm Roky Erickson & the Hounds of Baskerville Roxy 9pm The Vagina Monologues Cupcake Theatre 9:30pm The Awesome Gentlemen's Society Rockwell: Table & Stage 11:30pm

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Serrano - the Musical Matrix Theatre 3pm

Serrano - the Musical Matrix Theatre 8pm

Dr. Shahkar Bineshpajooh Dolby Theatre 8:30pm

Finding Nick Zephyr Theatre 8pm

My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 2:30pm

My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm

Women Are Crazy Because Men are A-holes Macha Theatre 8pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Sons of The Prophet The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 2pm Verdigris Theatre West 2pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

saturday

Red Barn Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm

Dontrell Who Kissed the Seas Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm

march 23

sunday

The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 12pm

Hollywood Roses Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

Kaki King at The Hollywood Forever Cemetary Apr 5

march 29

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 12pm

Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 7pm Julia Kantor and Moulin Russe Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Body Without Bones Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Women Are Crazy Because Men are A-holes Macha Theatre 8pm

Stone Temple Pilots at House of Blues on Apr 13. Photo by Harry Reese

march 30

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm Brian Fest The Fonda 8:30pm

march 31

tuesday

Courtney Barnett with Chastity Belt Roxy 7:30pm His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Wayne Krantz Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

april 1

wednesday

Ibeyi Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 8pm The Relationship Viper Room 8pm The Thrilling Adventure Hour Largo at the Coronet 8pm Wayne Krantz Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

april 2

thursday

Michael Sweet and Mike Tramp Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Testament: Dark Roots of Thrash House of Blues 7:15pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 8pm Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm Will Herrington Album release party. Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Bob Thiele Jr Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm.

Public Service Broadcasting Roxy 9pm Punch Brothers The Fonda 9pm Billy Vera Orchestra feat: Tamela D'Amico Catalina Jazz Club 10pm

april 3

friday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 7pm Michael Schenker Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm TV on the Radio Hollywood Palladium 7pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Pulp Shakespeare Theatre Asylum 8pm Verdigris Theatre West 8pm Chuchito Valdes Latin Jazz Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Nikka Costa Roxy 9pm

april 4

saturday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 12pm, 3pm, 7pm Cinderella Theatre West 1pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm Prison Boxing Skylight Theatre Company 5pm The Perkins/Tichy/Devin Experiment Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm Movielife Roxy 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

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Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm

Arca & Jesse Kanda Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm

Clean Bandit The Fonda 9pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm

april 16

thursday

The Replacements Hollywood Palladium 7pm

The Thrilling Adventure Hour Largo at the Coronet 8pm

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Verdigris Theatre West 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Balance and Composure Roxy 8:30pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Rachelle Ferrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

april 12

sunday

Family Puppet Festival Skirball Cultural Center 12pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 8pm Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm The Cribs Roxy 9pm Toro Y Moi The Fonda 9pm

Soulful Sunday Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 12pm, 7pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

Billy Cobham at the Catalina Jazz Club Apr 24-26 Pulp Shakespeare Theatre Asylum 8pm Verdigris Theatre West 8pm Dave Damiani and the No Vacancy Orchestra Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Soul & Tonic - Miguel Migs King King 9pm

april 5

sunday

The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 12pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm Verdigris Theatre West 2pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 3pm Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 3pm + 7pm If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancer Bootleg Theatre 7:15pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Donny Most Sings and Swings! Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 8pm Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm Celso Piña Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:30pm Rachelle Ferrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Benjamin Booker Roxy 9pm

april 10

Confessions of a Mormon Boy Zephyr Theatre 7pm

Antenna The End Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7pm

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 7pm

Kaki King Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8pm

Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancer Bootleg Theatre 7:15pm

april 6

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm Richie Garcia Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

april 7

tuesday

friday

D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 8pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Roxy 8pm

Verdigris Theatre West 8pm

Come to Papa Live Largo at the Coronet 8pm

Rachelle Ferrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

The Hollywood Jane Revue Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

april 8

wednesday

april 11

saturday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 12pm, 3pm, 7pm Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Mushroomhead Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Mental Head Circus King King 6pm

The Lost Kingdom Cupcake Theatre 8pm

Mario Sterling + Okim Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

The Relationship Viper Room 8pm

Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancer Bootleg Theatre 7:15pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

april 9

thursday

Saint Rebe Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

friday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 7pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

Bow Wow Wow Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancer Bootleg Theatre 2pm

The Replacements Hollywood Palladium 7pm

Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 2pm Verdigris Theatre West 2pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 2:30pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 3pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 3pm + 7pm Why Are you Single Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4pm If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Mental Head Circus King King 6pm Confessions of a Mormon Boy Zephyr Theatre 7pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7pm

Prison Boxing Skylight Theatre Company 5pm

If you can get to Buffalo Son of Semele (SOSE) 7pm

april 17

Codi Sky Viper Room Shire

Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 7pm Rachelle Ferrell Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Last Flight of The Mercenary Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Vegaz Taelor Viper Room 8pm

april 13

monday

Desaparecidos with Touche Amore & Joyce Manor Roxy 8pm Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Gregg Allman at the Roxy Apr 24.

Music-Cal Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Photo: Andrew H. Walker

LA Jazz Orchestra Unlimited and Kenny Burrell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

Royal Blood The Fonda 9pm

april 14

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

tuesday

Harold Sanditen's FLYIN'HIGH Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm MØ With Mereki Roxy 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Glass Animals The Fonda 9pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

april 15

Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm

wednesday

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Verdigris Theatre West 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Phox Roxy 8pm

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

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Panda Bear Roxy 9pm

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april 18

saturday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 12pm, 3pm, 7pm Cinderella Theatre West 1pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm Wild Child Doors Tribute Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm Gym Crew Challange Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Invested in Hollywood LeFrak and Kennedy Wilson have been close partners for many years, including in Hollywood. Together, in 2007, they purchased 7060 Hollywood Blvd. and fully renovated the property creating a beautiful new Class A office building. 7060 Hollywood won the BOMA Greater Los Angeles 2013 Outstanding Building of the year (TOBY) Award for commercial properties of 100,000 – 249,999 sq ft. The TOBY Awards Program has been identified as the most prestigious of its kind in the commercial real estate industry. This exemplifies the commitment this partnership has to Hollywood.

Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm Verdigris Theatre West 8pm Waxahatchee Roxy 8:30pm

thriving on opportunity®

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

april 19

sunday

Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm Ordinary People The Complex-Flight Theatre 2pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm Verdigris Theatre West 2pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 2:30pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm Jesus Christ Superstar MET Theatre 3pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 3pm + 7pm The villain$ Whiskey A-Go-Go 6pm Confessions of a Mormon Boy Zephyr Theatre 7pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 7pm Women on time Working Stage Theatre 7pm Omar Sosa Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Electric Wizard Roxy 8pm Charles Bradley Roxy 9pm

LeFrak is a preeminent, familyowned property company committed to community development and long term ownership. These principles, consistently applied, have strengthened and deepened the expertise that supports the company’s real estate leadership for over a century. LeFrak entered the Los Angeles market beginning in 2007 and has invested in and continues to own a dozen substantial commercial and residential properties located in the Los Angeles area, including Koreatown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Malibu. To learn more about LeFrak, please visit lefrak.com.

Founded in 1977, Kennedy Wilson is a vertically integrated global real estate investment and services company headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, with 25 offices in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Spain, Jersey and Japan. The company, on its own or with partners, invests opportunistically in a variety of real estate related investments, including commercial, multifamily, loan purchases and originations, residential, and hotels. Kennedy Wilson offers a comprehensive array of real estate services including investment management, property services, auction, conventional sales, brokerage and research. For further information, please visit www.kennedywilson.com.

Lisa Fischer at the Catalina Jazz Club May 7-10.

Photo: Matthew Eisman

april 20

monday

april 23

thursday

Lil Dicky & Lil Debbie Roxy 8pm

Ryan Cabrera Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Stone Temple Pilots House of Blues 8pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Crobot Viper Room 8:30pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

The Floor Improv King King 9pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Stupid Songs Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

april 21

tuesday

Selda Sahin and Derek Grego Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Tigers Jaw Roxy 8:30pm

Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm Joanne Tatham w/ Mark Winkler Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Rumer Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

april 24

april 22

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 3pm + 7pm Dark Side of the Moon Concert Avalon Hollywood 6pm Mellowman Ace Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

wednesday

Blackwater Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Evan Wright Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

friday

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around town Metal mariachi band Metalachi at Whiskey A-GoGo May 10

Damien Rice Greek Theatre 7:30pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm

Billy Cobham Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Gregg Allman Roxy 9pm Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

april 25

april 25

saturday

april 26

sunday

Confessions of a Mormon Boy Zephyr Theatre 7pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 7pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 7pm Billy Cobham Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

april 27

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm Saul Williams Roxy 8:30pm

april 28

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

From Indian Lakes Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

tuesday

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 2pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Matt & Kim with Waters The Fonda 9pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

Indie Music Channel Awards Whiskey A-Go-Go 6pm

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Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 7pm

Claws Theatre West 2pm I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

Peredy Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

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saturday

Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 12pm, 3pm, 7pm Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm D'FunQT Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Peter Yorn You and Me Acoustic Roxy 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sight Unseen Lounge 2 Theatre 8pm Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm Billy Cobham Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

april 29

wednesday

Mastodon & Clutch Hollywood Palladium 7pm Avenue Q Cupcake Theatre 8pm

G

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.

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. 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/riding/maps 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.

Enjoy Weekend Shuttle Services to Hollywood Sign viewing area and Griffith Park Observatory. Saturdays, Sundays, and selected holidays. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $10 can only be purchased online via link located at http://laparks.org/shuttle/shuttle.htm 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 / SPRING 2015

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DASH Hollywood runs from 7am to 7:20pm Monday-Friday and 9am to 7:20pm 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 http://ladottransit.com/dash/

For updated Calendar listings visit us at www.hollywoodartscouncil.org Matt & Kim with Waters The Fonda 8pm

The Decemberists Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

Buck 65 Roxy 8:30pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

april 30

thursday

This is truly an historic time

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Warbringer Whiskey A-Go-Go Exmortus

Manic Street Preachers The Fonda 8pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

My Children! My

David Caldwell at Catalina Jazz Club May 14-16

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Pianos Become the Teeth Roxy 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm

Sleater-Kinney Hollywood Palladium 8pm

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

The Soft Moon with Girl Tears and Skull Katalog Roxy 8pm Twin Shadow with Erik Hassle The Fonda 8pm Under My Skin Macha Theatre 8pm

may 1

friday

29th Annual Charlie Awards Hollywood Arts Council 11:30am Vain Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

may 3

sunday

Cinco 3 Avalon Hollywood 2pm Claws Theatre West 2pm I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm My Children! My Africa! Actors Co-op 8pm My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sleater-Kinney Hollywood Palladium 8pm Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

may 2

saturday

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 2pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm 2015 Musa Music Festival Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 5pm My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 7pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm Filabusta Roxy 9pm

may 4

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Patrick Watson Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8:30pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

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Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

Nightwish Greek Theatre 7:15pm

East India Youth Roxy 8pm

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6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California 90028

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 Europeanstyle 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)

Max Factor / Hollywood History Museum

i ARCLIGHT CINEMAS (323) 464-1478 www.arclightcinemas.com

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(323)962-3354 www.veggiegr griill.com

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120 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: (310) 652 652--3620 Facsimile: (310) 652 652-- 8538

Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 468-1770. 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) 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

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Norma Desmond was “ready for her close-up”.

Now home of Glee and Dr. Phil among other TV and feature films. www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS and FEATURED TOURS)) 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. http://www.weho.org/ (See FAMILY) Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave. 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. www.raleighstudios.com

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Stephin Merritt Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

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Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

may 9

saturday

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Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Metalachi Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

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Franco de Vita Greek Theatre 7:30pm Hidden In Plain View with Allison Weiss Roxy 7:30pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Jimy Sohns will be singing Gloria at the Whisky A-Go-Go June 3 may 5

tuesday

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

may 6

Stephin Merritt Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9:30pm

wednesday

Krokus Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

may 7

thursday

may 10

sunday

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm Claws Theatre West 2pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 2pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Cartel Roxy 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm

Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

may 8

friday

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 7pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm Mission Zero Whiskey A-Go-Go La Dodive My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

may 11

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Sepultura Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

London Richards Roxy 8pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm

My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

monday

Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Occupation Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

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Soulful Sunday Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

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Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm The Moody Blues Greek Theatre 8pm

www.alistlimo.com

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm

may 12

tuesday

Sick of Sarah Roxy 7:30pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

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7100 Santa Monica Blvd, Blvd, Hollywood

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Stacy Sullivan Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

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Shopping around

where to shop

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 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

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 11am9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com.

Dome Entertainment Center 6360 Sunset Blvd. (310) 652-3620. 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.

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

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

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 The Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society, Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Salutes our Great Friend and Councilman

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

Tom LaBonge

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

For his Dedication and Service to the City of Los Angeles these past 14 years.

The Hollywood Schoolhouse thanks Councilmember Tom LaBonge for his service to the Hollywood Community and the City of Los Angeles.

Tom's commitment to service, above self, is contagious. We salute you and thank you for your friendship and stewardship of our City. Tom you are an Angel in the City of Angels.

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Universal City Walk

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

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The Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 North McCadden Place Hollywood, CA 90038 Established 1945

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

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Entropy Theatre of NOTE 7pm Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm Michelle Lee Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Qpids Quiver Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

may 18

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm Pia Zadora Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Wolf Alice Roxy 8:30pm The Floor Improv King King 9pm

may 19

tuesday

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Average White Band at Catalina Jazz Club May 23-24. Photo: Bleacher Everard Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm

The Wombats with Life in Film & Cheerleader The Fonda 9pm

Bobby Caldwell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Ex Hex Roxy 9pm

may 13

wednesday

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

Aileen Quinn & the Leapinâ⇔™ Lizards Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

may 16

saturday

The Flamin' Groovies Roxy 8pm

Organic Life Music Festival West Hollywood Park 8am

The Waterboys The Fonda 8pm

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Phillip Brandon Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Elvis Perkins Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

Hookers & Blow Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

may 14

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

thursday

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Bobby Caldwell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 8pm

Melody's Echo Chamber Roxy 8:30pm

may 15

friday

Bassrush Hollywood Palladium 7pm Warrent Whiskey A-Go-Go The Hard Way

Todd Rundgren June 3 at The Roxy. Photo by Picassa may 20

wednesday

Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque The Complex-Ruby Theatre 9pm + 10:30pm

Sanctuary Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm Hiatus Kaiyote Roxy 9pm Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

may 21

Bobby Caldwell Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Two Gallants Roxy 9pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

may 17

The Piano Guys Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Organic Life Music Festival West Hollywood Park 9am

sunday

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12pm

thursday

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Boxes Theatre West 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm

Boxes Theatre West 2pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm

Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Women on time Working Stage Theatre 2pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Cox Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Loopholes - A Musical Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 8pm

Recorded in Hollywood-A Musical Elephant Theatre 3pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

My Echo, My Shadow Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

may 22

friday

Girlschool Whiskey A-Go-Go Crucified Barbara

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Dining

where to eat Cleo 1717 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028.

(323) 962-1711. Located in The Redbury, Cleo features award-winning Chef Danny Elmaleh’s nouveau Middle Eastern cuisine and famed photographer Matthew Rolston’s effervescent décor, which playfully marries classic Tinseltown glamour with relaxed Mediterranean charm. Handcrafted specialty cocktails, delicious small plates and a warm, inviting atmosphere create an intimate, unforgettable experience for any occasion. Open for dinner at 6:00pm daily. www.sbe.com/cleohollywood

Fabiolus Cucina 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

The

Dresden

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. Check us out on Facebook. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC) Fabiolus Cucina 6270 Sunset Blvd. (323) 467-2882. Located walking distance from the Pantages Theatre and Arclight Cinemas, Fabiolus Cucina is the best place to enjoy authentic homemade Italian food. http://www.fabiolus.com

Elegant Hollywood Dining since 1954

R E S TA U R A N T

American & Continental Cuisine Featuring Certified Angus Beef ™ Entrees

Zagat Rated Piano Lounge with Marty & Elayne

1760 N. Vermont Ave. Los Feliz Area

323-665-4294 Valet Parking in Rear

www.thedresden.com

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Advertise in the Dining section and watch new patrons streaming in your door! 75,000 copies per issue!

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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 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) 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) 4646003. 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) 466-3438.

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 11am-midnight, FriSat until 2am. www.palmsthai.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.

Public Kitchen & Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt

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.

Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Hollywood 1724 North Highland Ave. 323-462-2210. Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Hollywood is a great place to hang out with friends, catch the game and relax while enjoying delicious cocktails and some good old fashioned home cooking. We are great for private parties and corporate events! Be sure to stop by for our awesome happy hour 2 pm–7 pm and 10 pm–close every day, and all day Mondays! www.Tinhornflats.com Village Pizzeria 6363 Yucca St., (323) 790-0763, and 131 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-5566. 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 SPRING 2015 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 51

Oscar’s Hollywood

“G

et a job!” That’s what the Silhouettes wailed on their 1957 R & B Number One record.

Jobs, especially the lack of them, are a big time conversation in 2015. Yet, in Los Angeles County, Tourism and Hospitality is the fastest growing industry adding more jobs than any other industry!

The Tourism and Hopitality industry employs close to 372,000 people. Los Angeles County had a record-breaking 43.4 million visitors with $18 billion in direct spending in 2014. Thirty million of these were overnight visitors and, as a result, hotel occupancy was the highest ever with almost 80% occupancy.

The conversation in Hollywood is that jobs are coming on strong because of the $4 billion development renaissance we are to be experiencing. Even in the lean years, Hollywood always needed hotels and over 1,000 new hotel rooms are either on the drawing board or in the construction pipeline.

Unfortunately, an ill-conceived law put a put a halt to an 80-room hotel near the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Western Avenue within walking distance to the Metro station because it’s a hotel and not a mixed-use development.

The numbers speak for themselves: 80 rooms occupied over 23,000 nights by visitors who want to “discover Hollywood” by going to our restaurants, attractions and who want to “shop till they drop.” Jobs, money, taxes that could take care of our town’s infrastucture and safety. More important to short term construction jobs are projects that will create permanent jobs

Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Oscar Arslanian, Publisher that can not only strengthen the economy but change peoples’ lives.

And speaking of shopping, the excitement was building with news that a Target serving Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park would open this spring at Sunset and Western keeping tax dollars in Los Angeles rather than West Hollywood and Glendale. Again a project stalled due to the provisions of a law not in sync with the needs of a community. Already well underway, today it sits empty, its construction workers laid off, future jobs left unfilled.

It’s time to step up and speak out and let your political representative know that you want Hollywood to be everything that it could be, everything that 25 million visitors want it to be. And, in the process we’ll keep our sales tax dollars at work where we need them. DH

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allowed you to live in an urban center with a suburban lifestyle.”

“It must resist the urge to build things out of scale and forget that the hills are part of Hollywood and what makes it unique,” he continued.

Today, with its economy on the upswing, real estate values skyrocketing and hotel and residential developments moving along at a fast clip, the town will be a work in progress for the foreseeable future. ere’s still time to create a vision that benefits the entire community that respects the essence of the place, builds upon its assets, its uniqueness and capitalizes on the undeniable fact that this community has the #1 brand name in the world.

Residents are concerned for their quality of life and business interests want to see the economy grow. Ultimately, it’s possible that not taking its unique selling principle—its authenticity—even with the best of intentions success could kill the goose whose golden egg has sustained Hollywood for generations. For nearly 100 years Hollywood has been a beacon. Known for its stars and its dreamers, it has been a symbol of achievement of fame and fortune. While working to create Hollywood’s future, it’s important to consider its historical significance for future generations.

And, more importantly, as the once desired scenario of Hollywood’s renaissance becomes a reality, is there a hidden cost?

Citing his concern, Professor Kotkin noted, “What’s at risk is homogenizing downtown areas so they all look alike. Why recreate an environment where peoples’ lives are centered indoors when this area has one of the best outdoor climates in the world?” Overbuilding, he 52 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2015

cautioned would block views, increase density, and create traffic gridlock along with the loss of a sense of place—Hollywood’s authenticity and its allure.

Rather than blocking view corridors to and from its famed Hollywood Hills, long part of its magic and allure, it’s important to realize that, as Joel Kotkin remarked, “Once the view gone, there is no going back.” While we still have the time and the inclination, it’s worth looking at what the rush might cost us in the long run.

Scattered around Hollywood’s central core are buildings in the Spanish revival style remain and are a magnet for businesses and entrepreneurs who long for the “creative” space that these historical buildings provide. Here and there are authentic Art Deco style structures with the Pantages eatre a shining example. ese properties are an opportunity for refurbishing to attract tenants willing to rent a piece of history with an interesting provenance. In the surrounding neighborhoods, craftsman cottages are being lovingly restored by a new generation.

It is possible to retain its character, to cautiously build upon that framework. Currently developments are being built on Sunset Blvd. surrounding the Hollywood Palladium and the former CBS Studio.

Both have respect for these historic properties yet will add mass to the Sunset and Vine area.

New projects can build upon history, enhance Hollywood’s beauty and allure and recognize the authenticity of this place. e future is in our hands and it’s important to insure that our unique selling principle doesn’t slip through our fingers. DH

Places

of interest

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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. www.redstudio.com/home 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.

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 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. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. www.rockwalk.com 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.

Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at pre-Columbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.)

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.

Pacific Design Center

Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler’s home, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Selfguided tours Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. Docent tours Sat & Sun by reservation.

Admission $7. $6 for students and seniors. www.makcenter.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS)

First Time Client Specials • 1 month unlimited $89 • 10 classes $49 • 1 week unlimited $30 6464 Sunset Blvd #150

323-462-6464 Just 5 minutes from Larchmont Village!

Hollywood’s Premiere Barre Workout

www.cardiobarre.com

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Places

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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.www.sunsetvinetower.com

The wait is finally over as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reunited as everyone’s favorite dumbest duo in the hilarious comedy “Dumb and Dumber To”.

Own it on Blu-Ray and Digital HD February 17!

TEST YOUR IQ at www.dumblr.com

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 movie star sightseeing tours (323) 874Pantages Theatre 5480. Dearly Departed’s Tragical History Tour (323)466-3696; Hollywood Shakespeare Bridge Forever Cemetery Tours (818) 517-5988; and Franklin Ave. between Myra Avenue & St. LA City Tours (888) 800-7878.

George St. Joins Los Feliz, Franklin Hills and Silverlake neighborhoods. This beloved 1925 TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s) Gothic beauty is one of L.A.’s historic landmarks.

6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. Built 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 (1926-1972). 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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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)

Sunset Tower Hotel

Ripley’s Believe it Ot Not Museum 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) 956-1777.

(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-thescenes 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/

Wattles Mansion Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 1st level on the Awards Walk (323) 467-6412.

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. www.walkoffame.com (See SPECIAL EVENTS)

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family fun Sesame Street Live Weekend at the L.A. Zoo Mar 21 -22. Take your child's photos with Elmo during Sesame Street Live Weekend at the L.A. Zoo. www.lazoo.org Jelly Belly Art Experience at the L.A. Zoo Mar 28-29. Watch as artist Kristen Cumings creates a large-scale artwork of one of the Zoo’s Grevy’s zebras entirely out of Jelly Belly jelly beans. www.lazoo.org Big Bunny Spring Fling at the L.A. Zoo Apr 3-5. "EGGciting" activities for youngsters including petting a bunny, face painting, photos with "Big Bunny" and children’s musical entertainment. www.lazoo.org

Cinderella, Storybook Theatre Mar 28-Jul 11.

Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 972-8687.

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.

See feature this issue Stars in Their Own Wright.

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

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Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418. Storytime Tue 4pm-5pm. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm.

Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Book Signings, see blog. 10am-6pm every day. http://chevaliersbooks.blogspot.com 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

Earth Day Weekend at the L.A. Zoo Apr 18-19. Weekend-long expo spotlighting the Zoo’s conservation efforts and what everyone can do to protect and preserve Planet Earth. www.lazoo.org 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 month Free. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am. Bead Workshop Feb 7, 1-4pm (13+). Sat Matinee Starring Gene Autry, Autry Explorers, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 10, Jun 7, 11:30 am and 2pm. American Indian Games, Apr 12, 1-4pm. www.theautry.org Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. First St., L.A. (213) 250-9995. Sat-Sun 2:30pm, Tue-Fri 10:30am. Reservations required.

Now playing: Something to Crow About. 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.

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. Registration for children begins Apr 6, classes start Apr 13.

Adult registration begins Apr 11, classes start Apr 20. www.barnsdallonline.com Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Arts Workshops held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 10am-noon. Mar 22: England Family Crests; Mar 29: Tin Art-Spring/Easter Motifs. 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

Big Bunny Spring Fling at the L.A. Zoo. Apr 18-19.

Photo: Tad Motoyama 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. Storytime Tue 5pm, ages 3 to 6 (all ages welcome). Adult writers groups Thur 1-3pm, also 2nd & 4th Tues 1-3pm. Open Mic 1st Tues 6-7:30 pm. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tues/Thu 12 pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm.

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. 21st Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show, Sat, Jun 6, 11am-5pm; Sister Cities Music & Dance Festival Sun, Jun 14, 14pm. Check website for family oriented activities. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES, MUSIC and SPECIAL EVENTS)

Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 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. Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/hollywoodRC.htm

Giraffes at the LA Zoo Photo by Jamie Pham

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

John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Storytime Wed 10:30 & 11am. Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thur 12pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont

Las Palmas Senior Center 1820 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 465-7787. Activities for adults. Free Seniors Computer Labs. Games, exercise, movies Bingo. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. www.laparks.org/dos/senior/facility/lasPalmasSCC.htm

Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime Fri 4pm. Film Classics Wed 2pm. Hours: Mon-Thur 10am8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm.

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 http://lacitycollege.augusoft.net/

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, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, June 20, 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 classesballet, jazz, belly dancing, ballroom & more. All ages. www.hollywooddancecenter.com (See DANCE)

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644‐4200. World‐class zoo in Griffith Park. Reptile and amphibian exhibit LAIR as well as Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, and Red Ape Rainforest. 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 3rd Sat of month 1pm. Hours: 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 ongoing children’s acting workshop (ages 7-17) culminating in a performance. http://theloststudio.com

Travel Town in Griffith Park

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. The Tortoise and the Hare thru March 29. http://nineoclockplayers.com 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) 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. Cinderella Mar 28-July 11, Sat at 1pm. A funny version specifically created to appeal to young children and the whole family. Complete with a loopy Fairy Godmother and puppets as the stepsisters, kids get the chance to dance with the Prince, try on the glass slipper, and join in the fun. 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 10-5. Free. www.traveltown.org Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza. 818-622-9841. 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. Toddler Storytime Wed 11:15.Family Storytime Wed 3:30pm. Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am6pm. www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood

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Forest Lawn Museum 1712 South Glendale Ave., Glendale. Recently named one of the top free museums in the Country.

Revolutions 2: dazzling array of art that revolves around music— album cover originals and more!

Thru Aug 2. Free admission and parking (323) 340-4792. TueSun 10am-5pm. www.forestlawn.com

Spring at the L.A. Natural History Museum West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. www.weho.org

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Wizard of Art 1947 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 661-0341. Year round classes Tues-Sat. All ages. Drawing and painting. http://thewizardofart.com/splash.html 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 Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100, (323) 761-8984. Features hands-on exhibits for children 0-8 to explore BIG IDEAS in creative and inspiring settings. MonThu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Sun 12:30-5pm.

Closed Sat. zimmermuseum.org

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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 California African American Art Museum 600 State Dr., (213) 744-7432. Free. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. www.caamuseum.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. General Admission Free www.californiasciencecenter.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 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

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 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. Tue-Sun 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 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 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

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 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 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 and third Thur of every month free. www.pmcaonline.org Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and transportation history. Closed for renovations. 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. http://theautry.org/mt-washington Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd., (310) 553‐8403. Exhibitions on racism and prejudice. Advance tickets REQUIRED. Free parking. Sun-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-3:30pm. www.museumoftolerance.com

worship Hollywood’s churches and synagogues play an important role in the community life of Hollywood.

Hope Lutheran Church 6720 Melrose Ave., (323) 938-9135 Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave., (323) 669-3434 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. pokrovchurch.org 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

Blessed Sacrament Church

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) 469-2325 First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave., (323) 464-7343 Hollywood Presbyterian Church 1760 N. Gower St., (323) 463-7161 Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., (323) 667-1212 Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave., (323) 874-2104 SPRING 2015 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59

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continued from page 49 Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Greg Adams and East Bay Soul Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

june 1

may 25

Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

june 8

Laibach Roxy 8:30pm

Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Average White Band Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Bad Manners Roxy 8pm

monday

Living Room Series The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre 8pm Monday Monday at Room 5 Room 5 Lounge 8pm Monday Nights Salsa El Floridita 8pm

may 26

tuesday

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

monday

june 2

tuesday

june 3

june 10

wednesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Todd Rundgren Roxy 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Jackie Chambers and Girlschool at Whuskey A-Go-Go May 22 Photo: Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm Boxes Theatre West 8pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Kiasmos Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

june 4

Shlohmo The Fonda 9pm

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

thursday

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Boxes Theatre West 8pm Dorothy Rogue Theatre A Current Account I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

may 28

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

thursday

Claws Theatre West 8pm

wednesday

Jeff Goldblum & Friends Rockwell: Table & Stage 9pm

june 11

thursday

Odalisque El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Claws Theatre West 8pm Dorothy A Current Account Rogue Theatre 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm The Phantom Of The Opera Pantages Theatre 8pm

Dorothy Rogue Theatre A Current Account Duncan & Pikelny Largo at the Coronet 8pm I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

june 5

friday

june 12

friday

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm Claws Theatre West 8pm Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 8pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Agent Orange Whiskey A-Go-Go 7pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm The Phantom Of The Opera Pantages Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

may 29

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

The Rezillos Roxy 9pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm

Claws Theatre West 8pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 8pm

june 13

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Phantom Of The Opera Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Anarchist Theatre Asylum 8pm

may 30

june 6

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 8pm

Music and Conversation Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 7pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

may 23

saturday

Cinderella Theatre West 1pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm Copeland & Paramore Dolby Theatre 8pm Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

friday

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

wednesday

june 9

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Jimy Sohns Shadows of Knight Whiskey A-GoGo 7pm

may 27

monday

saturday

saturday

saturday

37th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl 3pm Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm Claws Theatre West 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

6th Annual Benefit Concert Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 6:30pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 8pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Boxes Theatre West 8pm

Claws Theatre West 8pm

The Damnwells Roxy 9pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 8pm

Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 8pm

One Man Breaking Bad Roxy 7pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Average White Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 8pm

may 24

sunday

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm Boxes Theatre West 2pm

Sci-Fest Acme Comedy Theatre 8pm

may 31

sunday

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

june 14

sunday

The Phantom Of The Opera Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm Claws Theatre West 2pm House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm

june 7

sunday

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30 pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

Boxes Theatre West 2pm

Claws Theatre West 2pm

Pericles, Prince of Tyre Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm

House of YES Zephyr Theatre 2pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

I and You Fountain Theatre 2pm

Entropy Theatre of NOTE 7pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Hostage Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm

My Child - Mothers of War Hudson Backstage Theatre 7pm

Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 3pm

Romeo + Juliet: Love is a Battlefield Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Around The World in 80 Days Actors Co-op 2:30pm

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37th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl 3pm Green Day's American Idiot: The Musical MET Theatre 3pm Without Annette Theatre West 7pm

FEATURED TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Hollywood Explorer Pass® (866) 652-3053 NEW! The Hollywood Explorer Pass® features up to 43% savings on admission to 4 popular attractions: Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Tour by Redline, choice of CitySightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Multilingual City Tour OR Starline Tours: Movie Stars’ Homes Tour, and choice of Dolby® Theatre Guided Tour OR Hollywood Museum. Learn more: www.hollywoodexplorer.com

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!

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 9:30am – 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 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

Universal Studios Hollywood 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.

Deluxe 5 hour tour Mon-Fri 10:15. Valid ID required. (No children under 8) http://vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com

Free

TV Tickets

You are the studio audience!

ABC Four shows in Hollywood: America's Funniest Home Videos (see

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).

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy Groups of 10 or more

call 800-482-9840. Order tickets online at wheeltickets.tv and jeopardytickets.tv

On Camera Audiences - Tickets for @Midnight, America’s Got

Talent, Mr. Robinson, 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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Around Town

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ABOVE: Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s District Director Marisol Rodriguez presents proclamation to Jackie Goldberg “The Pink Lady” who was presented the Susan B. Anthony Award by the Hollywood Business and Professional Women’s Association.

BELOW: Sarkis Der Sarkissian of Sarkis Realty honored for its 50th anniversary by city dignitaries. L-R Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Sarkis, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, Ara Der Sarkissian, Isaac Burks, Councilmember Tom LaBonge Deputy.

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