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Universal Studios Hollywood Ground Zero for Minion Mania
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Exploring Hollywood’s offroad treasures
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The Debbie Reynolds Auction Finale Hollywood History Goes Under the Hammer
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Map: Hollywood from A-Z Getting Around Event Venues Shopping Around Dining Around Town Tours & Sightseeing TV Tickets Last Page On The Cover: The newest Universal Studios attraction “Minion Mania” is a great place to spend a summer day!
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y the calendar, summer has definitely arrived, but this year the term “endless summer” really resonates as we’ve had an unprecedented warm winter. We’re bracing for a warm and very dry season but don’t expect dry if you visit Universal this summer. Its newest attraction Despicable Me, a fantastic 3D ride, is coupled with a Family Fun Zone with a water play area that’s the best “running through sprinklers” and is sure to delight the small set. If you haven’t been to Universal lately, do take writer Karen Yin’s advice and put it on your list. If strolling Hollywood Boulevard isn’t what you’re seeking for an outdoor activity, Michael Goldstein’s article on nearby parks directs you to where you can easily hike as well as visit some movie locations. Griffith Park and other nearby mountain trails have been stand ins for more exotic and faraway climes since silent movie days. Most remain much as they did decades ago. Hollywood’s historic past is embedded into this community in its sidewalks, its 1920s and 30s buildings, the homes that dot the hillsides, and cottages that can be found steps from the Walk of Fame. We’re in the midst—after a brief lull—in an unprecedented building boom. Since DeMille and Lasky first discovered Hollywood, 100 years ago, all roads lead here and today is no different. Our challenge is to retain our authenticity and grow and prosper over the next 100 years. It’s not an easy road. When the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced that its planned museum was not going to be in Hollywood but adjacent to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, we sympathized with actress Debbie Reynolds and her tireless, decades long effort to find a permanent home for her collection of movie memorabilia. Last May the final auction of her treasures, the largest collection ever assembled, was held. Through it all, Debbie has emerged triumphant and will always be Hollywood’s sweetheart. Enjoy the summer whether visiting or in your back yard. We expect another banner year of visitors. We hope they take advantage of the new shuttle service from the Greek Theatre to the best view of the Hollywood Sign. It’s much safer and resident-friendly. Take advantage of riding our subway, the Dash bus, or the best way to see everything—walk. Happy trails to you.
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Roaring Summer Nights at the Zoo June 27, July 25, Aug 22, 7-9pm over 18 only. http://lazoo.org/roaringnights
Kaleidoscope July 12- Aug 23, a group show at Couturier Gallery. www.couturiergallery.com
25th Annual Mariachi USA Festival June 28, 6pm. The premier mariachi music and dance festival in the U.S. at the Hollywood Bowl. (323) 848-7717 www.mariachiusa.com
Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl July 13, Grease 7:30 pm. Sept 20 Sound of Music 6pm. www.hollywoodbowl.com
“Ghost, The Musical” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre June 27-July 13, 8pm & 2pm. www.hollywoodpantages.com/ghost Wine & Jazz Concert Series July 1 – July 29, Tues 7-9pm. FREE at Hollywood & Highland, Central Courtyard (2nd Level). www.hollywoodandhighland.com Grauman's Chinese Theatre Footprint Ceremony July 2 at 10am. Melissa McCarthy ("Bridesmaids")
ABOVE: Spiderman hanging out on Hollywood Blvd. RIGHT: Cinderella runs for her coach. Photos by Suzanne Birrell
Hollywood Bowl Special Fireworks Shows July 2-4 Fourth of July; July 5 Chinese Splendor; July 18-19 Animation in Concert; July 25-26 Americas and Americans Festival; Aug 15-16 Tchaikovsky; Sept 4 Appalachian Spring; Sept 12-14, The Simpsons. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Hollywood Farmers Market Every Sun from 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. Ivar and Selma Avenue between Hollywood and Sunset, (323) 463-3171. www.seela.org
29th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts Aug 10. 12 noon-4:30pm. Presented by the Hollywood Arts Council. Free continuous family arts activities and performances for all ages at Paramount Pictures (Bronson Gate entrance), 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 871-2787. www.hollywoodartscouncil.org
Bulrusher Aug 24-Sept 28. West Coast Premiere at the Skylight Theatre. The Other Frida Opens Sept 19. World premiere at the Macha Theatre. www.machatheatre.org
Young Playwrights Festival Thru June 29 The Blank Theatre’s 22nd Year nurturing new theatre talent. www.theblank.com
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“HAIR” at the Hollywood Bowl Aug 1-2 at 8pm, Aug 3 at 7:30pm. http://www.hollywoodbowl.com
6th Annual J.U.i.C.E. Hip-Hop Dance Festival Aug 22 at 8:30pm, Ford Theatre. Hip hop dance styles, spoken word, graffiti art, multimedia, film and live DJs. Dance companies from around the world. http://rampartjuice.com
Hollywood Fringe Festival Thru June 29. Experimental celebration of the emerging arts scene featuring theatre, music, dance, art, parties, and plays located in a wide range of venues. www.hollywoodfringe.org
Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival June 26-Sept 7 at 7pm, Old Zoo in Griffith Park. (818) 710-6306. www.iscla.org/griffith-park-festival/
The Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl July 26, 10am-5 pm at the Autry. http://theautry.org
Hollywood Boulevard Walking Tour Aug 16 at 10 am. Hollywood Heritage will conduct a 3-1⁄2 hour walking tour. Reservations required (818) 762-6608. (See TOURS and WALK OF FAME.)
Walk of Fame Ceremonies Check web for upcoming Walk of Fame ceremonies (323) 469-8311. www.walkoffame.com
Brothers Size Thru July 2 at The Fountain Theatre. www.thefountaintheatre.com
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band July 19 at 8pm at the Greek Theatre. www.greektheatrela.com
A View From The Bridge Aug 15-Sept 28 at Stella Adler Theatre.
Original Farmers’ Market June 15-Aug 24. At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933‐9211. Summer music and art festivities. www.farmersmarketla.com
Dorian’s Descent Thru July 20 Doma Theatre Co. at The MET
The Musical “Once” July 15-Aug 10 at The Pantages Theatre. www.hollywoodpantages.com/once
ZZ top/ Jeff Beck Aug 13, 7:30 pm at the Greek Theatre. www.greektheatrela.com
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Summer concerts held in former historic Masonic Lodge. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 469-1181. www.hollywoodforever.com
Pray to Ball Thru July 13 World premiere at The Skylight Theatre. www.skylighttix.com
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Monthly Star Parties at the Griffith Observatory July 5, Aug 2 & 30, 2-9:45 www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties Joan Baez / Indigo Girls July 2, 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre. www.greektheatrela.com Inkslam Poetry Competition July 10-12 at the Greenway Court Theatre, 544 N Fairfax Ave. For those who love poetry, competition, good vibes, and being inspired. http://inkslam.org
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Sept 19-Oct 26 Tony award winning play at Actor’s Co-op. www.actors co-op.org Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Sept 19-21 at the Dolby Theatre. www.ticketmaster.com Sunset Strip Music Festival Sept 20-21. A two day street fest in West Hollywood. www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com The Autry’s Annual Gala Sept 27, 6pm. Celebrating Route 66: The Road and the Romance. Black tie or dressy western. (323) 495-4331. http://theautry.org/annual-gala
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Places
American Society of Cinematographers 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
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
Charlie Chaplin Studios (Jim Henson Company) 1416 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 802-1500. Built in 1918 to resemble a row of English country homes, Chaplin made many of his films here including Modern Times and City Lights. Formerly A&M Records, the studio was purchased by Jim Henson Productions, who honored Chaplin with a statue of Kermit the Frog dressed like the Little Tramp. Tours are available through Adventures by Disney; Reservations at www.adventuresbydisney.com.
Bronson Caves Brush Canyon (at the top of Canyon Drive). Used as backdrops for countless movies and TV shows such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza, the jungle island in the original King Kong, Gene Autry’s first serial, The Phantom Empire, a distant planet in Star Trek: The Movie, and the entrance to Batman’s bat-cave in TV’s Batman and the first Batman movie.
Chase Bank 1500 N. Vine St., (323) 466-1121. Unusual mosaics, murals and stained glass created by noted California artist Millard Sheets depict Hollywood personalities.
Cahuenga Pass Ancient gateway to Hollywood created centuries ago by Native Americans. Called “Cahuenga” or “Little Hills,” it was traveled by Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola and 80 years later by Kit Carson. In 1886, Kansas prohibitionist Harvey Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, bought 120 acres of the Cahuenga Valley and named their home “Hollywood.”
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
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)
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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CBS Television City 7800 Beverly Blvd. Soap operas, game shows, sitcoms and news broadcasts. Carol Burnett and other legendary variety shows originate here. (See TV TICKETS) Cinerama Dome 6360 Sunset Blvd., (323) 464-4226. Restored as part of the Arclight Hollywood movie-going experience, the unique geodesic-shaped theatre designed by Buckminster Fuller was built in 1963. www.arclightcinemas.com (See FILM) 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.
Alto Nido Apartments 1851 N. Ivar Ave. William Holden’s apartment in the ‘50s film noir classic “Sunset Boulevard” in which he co-starred with Gloria Swanson.
American Society of Cinematographers 1782 N. Orange Dr., (323) 969-4333. Built in 1903, this classic Mission Revival residence has been lovingly cared for by the Society since 1936. www.theasc.com
Chateau Marmont 8221 Sunset Blvd., (323) 656-1010. Since 1929, this castle-like hotel has been popular with stars for its privacy. From secret romances to untimely deaths, guests include Errol Flynn, Bob Dylan, Paul Newman, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, and John Belushi who died there. www.chateaumarmont.com
Autry National Center of the American West Capitol Records 1750 N. Vine St. World’s first circular office building and one of Hollywood’s landmarks. Built in 1956, the light on its rooftop spire flashes “HO-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D” in Morse code. Gold albums of its many artists displayed in lobby. John Lennon and other Capitol artists’ stars on sidewalk. Artist Richard Wyatt’s LA Jazz mural was recently redone entirely in tile! www.capitolrecords.com 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.
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. www.dolbytheatre.com (see Theatre)
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Continued from page 10 The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St., (323) 933-9211. Historic landmark, Los Angeles tradition and world-famous tourist attraction for more than 75 years. Nearby, The Grove’s Main Street atmosphere makes this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, 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.
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Samuel & Harriet Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way, (323) 851-0671. 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.
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 theatre-andfilm-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. Sun 12-7pm, Mon 10am-5:30pm, Tue-Sat 10am-7pm. http://larryedmunds.com Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Built in 1922 by impresario Sid Grauman. Egyptian décor inspired by 1920’s King Tut craze complete with hieroglyphic murals. Site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks. Cecil B. DeMille premiered The Ten Commandments here in 1923. Home of American Cinematheque. Tours available once a month. www.egyptiantheatre.com (See FILM) El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-3456. Built in 1925 as a legitimate theatre. Orson Welles‘ Citizen Kane premiered in 1941. Modernizing renovations completed in 1942 concealed its lavish interior, converting it to the Hollywood Paramount building where many films, including Doctor Zhivago, premiered in the 1950s and 60s; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. elcapitan.go.com (See FILM and FAMILY) 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 top-notch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! www.elcidla.com Ennis House 2655 Glendower Ave. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. For years in a serious state of decay, the Ennis House is now being restored. Visit www.discoverhollywood.com to read our article that appeared in the Fall 2009 issue. www.ennishouse.com
Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. This is not only the largest park in Los Angeles but also the largest city park in the U.S., providing hiking and riding trails, golf, tennis, playgrounds, pony rides and a zoo. (See FAMILY) Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-6433. Brings the best-selling book’s record-breaking achievements to life through videos, laser discs, computers, custom sound and life-size replicas. Located in the former The Hollywood movie theatre built in 1938. Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-12am; Fri-Sat 10am-1am. Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323)464-7625. Key memorabilia items on display in the cafe include Jimi Hendrix’s purple crushed velvet hat; a Janis Joplin love letter; Jim Morrison’s leather pants and handwritten lyrics to L.A. Woman; Katy Perry’s sparkly dress and Fergie’s tour outfit with the Black Eyed Peas. Café: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am. Rock Shop: Sun-Thurs 9am-12am, Fri-Sat 9am-12:30am. 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.”
El Capitan Theatre lobby Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. An early Frank Gehry design building with multi-media facilities and special collections. New Hours: Mon & Wed 10am-8pm, Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5:30pm. Sun 15pm. www.lapl.org (See FAMILY) 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. Hours: Tue-Fri 12pm-10pm. www.griffithobs.org (See FAMILY)
Historic Hollywood The serious explorer can read John Pashdag’s Hollywoodland U.S.A., Charles Lockwood’s Guide to Hollywood, Rosemary Lord’s Hollywood: Then & Now, Ken Schessler’s This is Hollywood, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Hollywood, The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book by William A. Gordon, Hollywood: The First 100 Years pictorial history by Bruce Torrance and Early Hollywood by Marc Wanamaker and Robert W. Nudelman. (See HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD and TOURS) Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 913-4030. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and built between 1919 and 1921. Wright’s abstract geometric motif based on the hollyhock flower. Currently closed for restoration. Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave., (323) 851-3030. Perhaps one of the most spectacular Veterans’ facilities in the U.S., this glittering example of Egyptian Revival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929. The Post has served Hollywood’s veterans including such luminaries as Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou since the early 20s. www.hollywoodpost43.org (See THEATRE)
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Continued from page 12 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 Heritage Museum 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. Next tour Aug 16 at 10am. Reservations required. (818) 762-6608. $10pp and $5 for Hollywood Heritage Members. http://hollywoodheritage.org/ (See TOURS and WALK OF FAME) Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2000. A Hollywood icon and world-class cultural attraction, the Bowl is an important part in the history of the performing arts in Los Angeles. The 60-acre site, famous for its acoustics, opened in 1921. Note Art Deco fountain at the Highland Ave. entrance. The figure of a harpist was sculpted in granite by George Stanley who also sculpted the original Oscar statuette, as designed by Cedric Gibbons. Gift shop open daily. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs and artifacts on the history of the Bowl. New exhibit: The Beatles @ The Bowl; June 21-Sept 28. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-show time. Sun 4pm to show time. Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum
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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. Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave., (323) 874-2276. This barn served as the studio for Cecil B. DeMille & Jesse B. Lasky’s The Squaw Man, the first feature length motion picture. Declared a California Historic Monument, it is operated by Hollywood Heritage, Inc. as a museum of early Hollywood and silent pictures. $7 general admission. Free for members and children under 12. Free parking. Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See FILM) Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-6412. Features the re-created ¾ scale set of D.W. Griffith’s 1916 classic film Intolerance. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. Note artist Erika Rothenberg’s Road to Hollywood in Babylon Court. www.hollywoodandhighland.com Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave., (323) 993-1700. Famous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Robards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Peters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Museum exhibits memorabilia donated by former students. Art Deco and Modern styles in WPAbuilt science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net
Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Opened October 30, 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Hollywood's dance and music venue for over 60 years. (See MUSIC) Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. Built in 1936, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Above an inside door is a wood relief “The Horseman,” carved by Works Progress Administration artist Gordon Newell in 1937. . Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-7000. Built in 1927, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were among the original owners. The first Academy Awards banquet was held in the hotel’s Blossom Room in 1929. Recently renovated to reflect 21st century taste and honor its illustrious history, the Roosevelt is Hollywood’s favorite hotel. www.thompsonhotels.com/TheRoosevelt Hollywood Sign Built on Mt. Lee in 1923 for $21,000 as a temporary sign to promote Hollywoodland real estate development, the 50-foot-high letters were made of wood and with 20-watt bulbs around each letter. In the 70’s the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, rock star Alice Cooper, cowboy Gene Autry and singer Andy Williams) each pledging $27,000 per letter for a new, all-metal landmark. Recently, a global fund raising campaign to preserve 138 acres adjacent to the world-famous sign reached its goal. Hugh Hefner, a key figure in the 1978 restoration effort, returned in 2010 to donate the last $900,000 of $12.5 million needed to purchase the land, which will be annexed to Griffith Park. Take horseback riding tour to the sign. Visit www.sunsetranchhollywood.com or call (323) 469-5450 for further information. 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
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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. WedSun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
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Universal Studios Hollywood: Ground Zero for Minion Mania By Karen Yin
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ately, a lot of yellow has been spotted at Universal Studios Hollywood. Minion Mania has taken over! Inside the theme park, by the corner of Baker Street and Minion Way, is an elaborate re-creation of the colorful suburban neighborhood where three little girls came knocking on the door of Gru’s purple and gray house. Nearby is Miss Hattie’s Home for Girls, the orphanage where Margo, Edith, and Agnes lived before they were adopted by Gru. Yellow and purple Minions roam the theme park at large, up to something. And just like that, you have been plunged into the world of Despicable Me, where something or everything will delight guests of all ages. e two latest attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood reflect its focus on more family-friendly entertainment: the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride begins with the recruitment of humans in Gru’s Laboratory, and Super Silly Fun Land is the adjacent play zone. Both are based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s universally beloved Despicable Me franchise, which began in 2010 with the release of the first animated film, which grossed more than $540 million, becoming the tenth biggest animated film in the U.S. at the time. ree years later, the
sequel became the highest-grossing film in Universal’s history with earnings of $970 million as well as the fourth highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide. “Walking into the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride is like walking into the movie,” says Jon Corfino, the project director and executive show producer for Universal Creative (a division of Universal Parks & Resorts) who was responsible for the creative oversight of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. “Guests can have fun finding many of the iconic props from the animation recreated throughout Gru’s entry and living room,” he says. e items include the SR6 Shrink Ray, the antique Grecian urn emblazoned with dancing Egyptian Minions, mementos from Gru’s childhood, and hand-drawn pictures by his girls. e ride—a collaboration between Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, and Universal Creative—took about two years to design and build. e 3D Ultra-HD digital animation—voiced by the original actors, including Steve Carell as Gru—took about a year. e Despicable Me additions are part of a sweeping makeover of Universal Studios Hollywood, which began in 2012 with the award-winning Transformers mega-attraction and will end in 2016 with L.A.’s own e Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We are in the midst of an exciting and epic transformation that will radically alter Universal Studios Hollywood’s footprint,” says Corfino of this five-year investment by Universal Studios Hollywood in immersive environments and next-gen thrill rides. For example, in 2015, Universal Studios Hollywood’s fiftieth anniversary, the town of Springfield as seen on TV will surround the Simpsons ride. Moe’s Tavern, anyone? Once inside Gru’s lab, guests of all ages are asked, “Do you have what it takes to be a Minion?” With Dr. Nefario’s invention—3D “Minion Goggles,” the most sophisticated, Minion-tested technology available—you will be prepped for a ride in a “Transformation” ve-
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Felonius Gru and one of his many Minions greet a guest at ride entrance.
hicle inside a theater equipped with the brightest stereoscopic, ultra high-definition projectors available before your journey to becoming a Minion begins. “You literally feel like you are flying in the air,” says PeiChi Chang, a local from Altadena who is spending the day at Universal Studios with out-of-town guests. “It’s truly fun for the whole family. It was the only ride that we rode twice!” As for rumors that humans are really being Minionized inside the lab, Corfino says, “I’ve been on Despicable Me Minion Mayhem countless times. I think I’ve actually been permanently transformed into a Minion.” Super Silly Fun Land, unique to Universal Studios Hollywood, is an outdoor Minionthemed play zone, the seaside carnival from the first film brought to life. “e ride’s immersive environment gives guests of all ages a chance to escape into the Minion world, from the world’s only Super Silly Space Killer arcade game to the
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Silly Swirly fun ride,” says Corfino. “It’s a true Minion world, and we just live in it.” One parent remarked, “is is really great for the kids. It lets them work off some energy and makes our visit here much more a family affair.” It’s up to you whether you want to get soaked by any of the eighty water-play features in the wet zone or climb, jump, and slide in the dry zone, but try to find all twenty-seven Minions hiding around the land, a fraction of Gru’s army. You could go home happy after experiencing the state-of-the-art ride simulator and the play zones. But, to borrow a phrase from Ron Popeil, “Wait, there’s more!” Says Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment, “Fans of the film can now have fun and interact with their favorite Despicable Me characters in a way they haven’t been able to before.” Take a selfie with Gru or the other Despicable Me walkabout characters, including Margo, Edith, Agnes, the yellow Minions, or Kevin, a crazy-haired purple Minion. Find the largest assortment of Minion-inspired merchandise at Super Silly Stuff, a Minion Mania headquarters for fans. And yes, the stuffed unicorns there are, as Agnes would say, “So fluffy!” Famished from dodging sharks and dinosaurs on the famous Studio Tour? Grab some El Macho’s Nachos at Gru’s Lab Café or a banana-and-mango-flavored Freeze Ray Smoothie at the Despicable Delights snack stand. As with every element of this Despicable Me expansion, no detail has been overlooked in these fun custom menus created by Universal Studios Hollywood’s awardwinning executive chef, Eric Kopelow, with his team, along with Illumination Entertainment. ere’s even more good news for those of you in the throes of Minion Mania. Next summer, be on the lookout for more Minions in a spinoff film titled, what else, Minions, featuring a voice cast led by Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. For more information about visiting the park and purchasing tickets, call 1-800-UNIVERSAL (1-800-8648377) or visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. DH
THE MUSIC OF T H E S O U L O F A G E N E R AT I O N
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Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 6122 West Sunset Blvd. (323) 466-9917. What's Up, Tiger Lily? every Monday at 8pm. The Big Show Tues at 8pm. www.hollywoodstudiobarandgrill.com (See MUSIC) iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 962-7560. The Los Angeles arm of the world-famous Improv Olympic Chicago presents some of the best improvisation performances and training west of the Windy City. Shows every night. Sundays Top Story! Weekly at 9pm; Cherry Mon at 10:00pm; Harold Night Tues 7:30pm and Wed at 9pm; Dasariski Tues at 10:30pm; Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Fri at 9pm; The Armando Show with special celebrity host each Sat at 9pm. www.ioimprov.com National Comedy Theatre/ComedySportz 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1193 Renovated 90-seat theatre is home to ComedySportz. ComedySportz College Team Thur at 8pm; ComedySportz Fri & Sat at 8pm & 10:30pm, Sun 7pm. www.comedysportzla.com (See FAMILY)
Improv & Sketch Theatres Acme Comedy Theatre 135 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 525-0202. Beautiful 99-seat proscenium theatre space, handicapped access, valet parking. More info and detailed show descriptions online at www.acmecomedy.com. Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson Backstage Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 960-5519. Comedians, actors & writers at all professional levels develop ideas and polish material in front of a live audience. All shows are free. (Reservations are required). www.hudsontheatre.com Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 655-7679. Da’ Poetry Lounge Tues 9pmmidnight (Free); The Actors’ Lounge every first Wed of the month at 8:30pm. Largest poetry lounge in US. Free Parking. www.greenwayarts.org (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. Shows WedSun. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Wed 8pm; Cookin; With Gas Thur 8pm; The Completely Different Late Show Fri 10pm; Dial S for Sunday, Sun 7:30pm; 40 is The New Groundlings, Fri 8pm & Sat 8pm & 10pm, thru July 6. Next main show will be at same time slot. www.groundlings.com 20 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 851-7223. Nestled in back of the comic book Mecca Nerdist Industries’ present nightly comedy. Specializing in the best nerd-centric entertainment, they host improv, stand-up, live pod casts and more 7 nights a week. www.nerdmeltla.com Next Stage & Tres Stage 1523 N. La Brea., Ste. 208 & 209, (323) 850‐7827. Home of the Berubians Theatre Company. Free Improv Workshops Mon 8pm; Metro Med Tues 8pm and 9:30pm; The Angel Academy Wed 8pm and 9:30pm; Happily Whatever After Thurs 8pm and 9:30pm; Vampire Masquerade Fri 8pm and 9:30pm; Nightmares Fri midnight; 7 Deadly Sins Sat 8pm & 9:30pm; Tales from the Shadow Zone Sat midnight; Dark Side of the Moon Sun 8pm and 9:30pm. www.berubians.com Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Dr., (310) 281-8337. Located just below Melrose between Vermont and Normandie Aves. Home of Serial Killers Playoffs comedy Saturday nights at 11pm thru May 24. www.sacredfools.org (See THEATRE) Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor (323) 464-8542 Both students and professionals showcase their talents; occasional guest performances from LA's improv and sketch community. Performances seven nights a week. Quick and Dirty Thurs at 8pm. Saturday Night’s Main Event Sat at 10:30pm. www.secondcity.com (See FAMILY) Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys first Thur 8pm; Tomorrow Show every Sat midnight. www.trepanyhouse.org (See THEATRE)
Upright Citizens Brigade 5919 Franklin Ave., (323) 908-8702. Everything comedy presented in 92seat theatre, 7 nights a week. Sketch, improv, etc., all “cheap or free.” Critically acclaimed ASSSSCAT Sat 8pm and Sun 7:30pm; Harold Night Mon 8pm & 9:30pm; Put Your Hands Together Tues 8pm; Facebook Wed 9:30pm; The Txt Msg Show Thurs 11pm; Not Too Shabby Fri midnight; Sentimental Lady Sat 7pm and more. Six restaurants nearby. www.ucbtheatre.com
Stand-Up Comedy Clubs The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd., (323) 650-6268. Comedy nightly. See hottest upand-coming talent, as well as comedy legends in the place that started it all. Original Room Show Fri-Sat 10:30pm; Main Room Show Fri-Sun 9pm. Tuesday Turn-up, Tues 8:30pm & Crack’em up, Thurs 10pm and more. www.thecomedystore.com The Hollywood Improv (Improv Lab Theater) 8162 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest knowns and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade.www.improv.com Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC) The Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 656-1336. America’s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. 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 8 & 10pm and Sat 8pm & 10pm; Midnight Madness Sat 12am; Chocolate Sundays Sun 8pm & 10pm. www.laughfactory.com The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Universal City Walk,1000 Universal Studios Blvd. #222. (818) 8246545. America’s hottest comedians at L.A.’s newest comedy club at World Famous Universal City Walk. Food and drink. www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com Lyric Theatre 520 N. LaBrea Ave., (626) 695-8283. Air-conditioned 99 seat theatre space. Super Secret Comedy Show every other Wed 8pm. lyrictheatrela.com M Bar 1253 N. Vine St., (323) 856-0036. Stand-up comedy on select nights. Reservations recommended. www.mbaronline.com (See MUSIC) Straitjacket Society Theatre 6470 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 769-5575. Sketch comedy Fri-Sat 8:30pm and 10pm. straitjacketsociety.com 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
Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-9797. Explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and humanism. : Feed Your Brain lectures twice monthly on Sunday; Café Inquiry last Wed of each month. www.cfiwest.org The Golden Age Theater (at L. Ron Hubbard Gallery) 7051 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 798-1635. Live Theatrical Readings of noted author’s pulp fiction classics every Saturday at 7:30pm. Free parking on Sycamore just off Hollywood Blvd. Call for reservations. www.goldenagetheater.com Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 655-7679. Home of the Ink Slam Poetry Festival, Da’ Poetry Lounge Tues 9pm-midnight (Free); The Actors’ Lounge every first Wed of the month at 8:30pm. Pistols and Prayers Sept 11-Nov 29 at 8pm. Largest poetry lounge in US. Free Parking. http://inkslam.org/ (See THEATRE) Skylight Books 1814-18 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz. An open space where authors discuss books. www.skylightbooks.com.
Dance Answers 4 Dancers www.answers4dancers.com offers over 300 professional auditions a month and career tips from working industry dancers. Blackbird Dance Studio 6767 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 466-1307. Classes 7 days a week for adults and children in Hip Hop, Yoga, Salsa, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Funk, Break Dance, Belly Dance, Lyrical Modern, African, Contemporary, Dance for Actors; rehearsal space. Any class drop-in $5. www.blackbirddance.com (See FAMILY) 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 continues
Daniel Ezralow DEConstructions Dance Company, Sept 13 at the Ford Theatre.
Coffee Houses, Art, Music & Comedy The Bar 5851 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-9154. Features art shows, board games, D.J. and specialty drinks. www.thebarhollywood.com Bourgeois Pig 5931 Franklin Ave., (323) 464-6008. Revolving monthly art exhibitions. Cozy “Moroccan Room” in back.
Spoken Word Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd., (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. See website for schedule. www.booksoup.com Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 21
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Dance Resource Center Information center for auditions, classes & events concerning dance. danceresourcecenter.org Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 308-6300. A 3,400 seat theatre inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.dolbytheatre.com El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd., (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party!
Film The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood Campus 1313 Vine St., (310) 247-3600. www.oscars.org AMC Citywalk Stadium 19 Hilltop at Universal City, (888) 262-4386. See a first-run movie (something for everyone on 19 screens including the blow-your-mind 7-story IMAX®) and stroll through Universal City Walk. www.citywalkhollywood.com(See IMAX Theatre) American Cinematheque (See Egyptian Theatre) 6712 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466‐FILM (3456). Presenting films and programs spanning the classics and world cinema. Tours of historic Egyptian Theatre and weekly screenings of Forever Hollywood documentary, select Saturdays 10:30am. www.americancinematheque.com 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
El Floridita Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St (corner of Vine and Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Salsa Dance parties on Mon and Fri, 8pm – 1 am, Sat 9:30pm-1 am. www.elfloridita.com (See MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave., (323) 663-1525. Forever Flamenco one Sunday a month at 8pm. The hottest flamenco in town; a thrilling combination of prepared work and spontaneous exploration with invited audience participation for the last number! www.fountaintheatre.com (See THEATRE) Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. All forms of dance classes offered for all ages. www.hollywooddancecenter.com (See FAMILY) International Dance Academy Hollywood 6755 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor. (323) 463-8865. Dance studio located in the heart of Hollywood offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, fusion jazz, tap, hip-hop, African, swing, salsa, and belly dance. Studio rentals for production and individuals are also available. Teachers have choreography and performance experience working with artists such as Beyonce & Britney Spears. 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) The Studio Theater @ St. Denis Bldg. 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West., (323) 850-9497. Dance museum and studio of legendary dancer Ruth St. Denis designated a Historic-Cultural Landmark. Home of Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation. 22 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, opens on July 25th. Photo: Kerry Brown. 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 July 12, Aug 9, Sept 14, 1:30‐3:30pm. Saturday Matinee Double Features June 28 & Aug 23, 12-2:30pm. www.theautry.org (See DANCE, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS) Chinese 6 Theatres 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. Six state-of-the-art theatres, VIP lounge and seating, part of the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.chinesetheatres.com Directors Guild of America 7920 W. Sunset Blvd. (310) 289-2000.Film screenings and events. Visit website for dates. www.dga.org Linwood Dunn Theater at the Mary Pickford Center for Motion Pictures 1313 Vine Street, (310) 247-3000. In addition to the 286-seat Dunn Theater, the building houses several Academy departments, including the Academy Film Archive. For more information www.oscars.org El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467‐7674. A classic movie palace, built in 1925 and restored thanks to Disney and Pacific Theatres. The beautiful interior offers modern comfort and features state‐of‐the‐art sound. Maleficent, thru July 17; Planes: Fires & Rescue, July 18-Aug 20. elcapitan.go.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY)
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 morning. 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. (See FAMILY)
Paramount Pictures’ Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles with Megan Fox opens Aug 8. Photo: David Lee
Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque) 6712 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-FILM (3456). Spectacularly restored courtyard captures the magic of times gone by. Interior has been updated for today’s film audiences. (See PLACES) Grauman’s Chinese Theatre 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. First-run movies in the world’s most famous movie theatre. 30 minute tours offered every day, 10am-6pm. www.chinesetheatres. com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 469-1181. Cemetery movie screenings, on select Sat & Sun nights at 8:30pm. Visit www.cinespia.org for more information about the schedule. 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) Hollywood Horrorfest 2014 Mar 28-29 A festival like no other! Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Indie Genre filmmaking but were afraid to ask… and much more! New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles blog.hollywoodhorrorfest.com IMAX Theatre/Universal Citywalk 100 Universal City Pl., (888) 262-4386. 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
Tina Fey & Jason Bateman star in Warner Bros’ This is Where I leave You. Opens Sept 12. Photo: Jessica Miglio.
Nathan Gamble & Cozi Zuehlsdorff with Winter in Warner Bros’Dolphin Tale 2. Opens Sept 19. Photo: Wilson Webb.
New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd., (323) 938-4038. Screens revivals and art films. $8 double feature. www.newbevcinema.com NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) 1438 N. Gower St. Box 83 / Bldg. 42 Suite 103 LA CA 90028 (323) 521-7385. Non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. www.NFMLA.org Outfest 2013: 32st Annual Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 10-20. Building bridges among audiences, filmmakers and the entertainment industry thru the exhibition of high-quality gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender theme films and videos. Select screenings at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (213)480-7088. www.outfest.org. Pacific Grove Stadium 14 The Grove, Third & Fairfax (323) 692-0829. Beautifully appointed theatre lobby reminiscent of the past; 14 theatres. www.thegrovela.com Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings, including The Silent Treatment on select Weds, Heavy Hitter Midnights and Friday Night Frights on alternating Fridays. Check website for films and times. www.cinefamily.org Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Blvd., (323) 660-6639. Small, 90-year-old neighborhood theater offers first-run features. This beautiful theater reflects the Egyptian influence popular in the late 1920’s. General admission $6.50 for first showing. http://vintagecinemas.com/vista/ Writers Guild Foundation 7000 W. 3rd St., (323) 782-4692. Screenwriting workshops and film screenings. www.wgfoundation.org Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 23
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Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers play July 2, 3 & 4 at the Hollywood Bowl.
Music
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Sizzling Summer Nights features Latin bands Thursdays July 10 - Aug 14, 6:30-9pm. Western Music Association Jam, third Sun of each month. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS)
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! El Floridita Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine & Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Wed, 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.facebook.com/TheFonda/events. Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 461-3673 Lovely historic outdoor amphitheatre with a variety of concerts and dance featuring styles from around the world. www.fordtheatres.org (See FAMILY & MUSIC) Gardenia Club 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 467-7444. New York-style cabaret. Dinner at 7pm, show at 9pm Tues-Sat. www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.html
Ford Amphitheatre at night Avalon Hollywood 1735 N. Vine St., (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as Los Angeles’ first and most lavish legitimate theatre and is now a multimedia concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES)
Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax Ave, (323) 653-0640. A variety of original, live acoustic music nightly except Sun. www.genghiscohen.com The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-5857. Live music under the stars in the heart of L.A.! Nestled in the picturesque setting of Griffith Park, this historic outdoor venue features the best in pop, contemporary, & jazz entertainment. Gift shop and site open for visits. www.greektheatrela.com
Canter’s Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 651-2030. Rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop seven nights a week.www.cantersdeli.com/lounge.html
Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-7625. (See PLACES)
Carlitos Gardel Restaurant 7963 Melrose Ave., (323) 655-0891. Music Fri and Sat nights at 8pm. www. carlitosgardel.com
Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., World-famous summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Legendary amphitheatre has presented the world’s greatest musicians for 85 years. The gift shop and site are open for visits. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES)
Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd., (323) 466-2210. Hollywood’s premiere jazz club features international musicians, Tues-Sat 8:30 & 10:30pm, Sun 7:30 & 9:30pm. Call for ticket prices and reservations. Reservations can be made online. www.catalinajazzclub.com (See DINING) Cat & Fiddle Pub 6530 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-3800. Live music Sun 7-11pm. www.thecatandfiddle.com (See DINING) Dragonfly 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 466-6111. Wild assortment of rock music nightly. www.thedragonfly.com (See COMEDY) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
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Robyn & Royksopp June 29 at the Hollywood Bowl.
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 at 8pm, Open Mic and Blues Jam Weds at 6:30pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.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. Rockwell: Table & Stage 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 661-6163 Intimate live performance venue established as a creative refuge for both artists and audiences. Features eclectic programming of music, film and theatre in Los Feliz Village. www.rockwell-la.com
Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd., (323) 962-7600. Home of big bands in the 40s. Reopened October 2009 after extensive restoration. Today’s hottest singers, songwriters and bands. (See PLACES)
Room 5 Lounge 143 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-2504. Live music nightly: check www.room5lounge.com for schedule.
Foxygen play August 14 at The Fonda
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.guitarcenter.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. King King 6555 Hollywood Blvd, (323) 960-5765. Located in historic building, offers live music and dance performances. www.kingkinghollywood.com (See DANCE) Largo at The Coronet 366 N. La Cienega, (310) 855-0350. A variety of live music & comedy nightly. Check website for schedule. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY)
Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., (310) 276-2447. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxyonsunset.com Silverlake Lounge 2906 Sunset Blvd., (323) 663-9636. Live music select nights. thesilverlakelounge.ticketfly.com (See COMEDY) Three Clubs 1123 Vine St., (323) 462-6441. Hip, no-frills rocker bar features live music on Tues nights. www.threeclubs.com
Lyric Theatre 520 N. LaBrea Ave., (626) 695-8283. Air-conditioned 99 seat theatre space. lyrictheatrela.com
Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. LA’s premier music venue. www.citywalkhollywood.com
M Bar 1253 N. Vine St. (323) 856-0036. Supper Club. Features music, comedy and variety acts. www.mbaronline.com (See COMEDY)
Doug Weston’s Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. Legendary venue has introduced new music to L.A. since ‘58. All ages. Live music nightly. Schedule online at www.troubadour.com
Miceli’s Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 466-3438. Piano melodies nightly at 6pm. www.micelisrestaurant.com. Molly Malones Irish Pub 575 S. Fairfax Ave., (323) 935-1577. Live music nightly. Call for schedule or visit www.mollymalonesla.com
Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd., (310) 358-1881. The club of tabloid fame offers live music nightly. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com Whiskey A-Go-Go 8901 Sunset Blvd., (310) 652-4202. From hard rock to alternative music at one of Hollywood’s legendary clubs since ‘64. No age limit. www.whiskyagogo.com Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 25
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The comedy/drama Do Not Disturb at Theatre of Note. Independent Shakespeare Company presents Taming of The Shrew and Twelfth Night at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park www.iscla.org (see SPECIAL EVENTS)
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Native Voices at the Autry is devoted to developing and producing new works for the stage by Native American playwrights. theautry.org/whats-here/theater-native-voices (See PLACES, VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY, MUSIC) 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
Acting Artists Theatre 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 512-0206. Acting workshops, showcases, and productions. www.actingartists.com
The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 661-9827. Productions in 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. The multi-award-winning Blank Theatre Company now in residence. www.theblank.com
Actor’s Company Theatre 916a N. Formosa Ave., (323) 463-4639. 61-seat main stage theatre and 22-seat small theatre, plus regular workshops. www.theactorscompanyla.com
The Complex 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 465-0383. Five-theatre complex including: Dorie Theatre - 55 seats, Flight Theatre - 49 seats, Ruby Theatre - 55 seats, East Theatre - 50 seats and Theatre 6470 - 42 seats. www.complexhollywood.com.
Actors Co-op at the Crossley Terrace Theatre 1760 N. Gower St., (323) 462-8460. Celebrating its 22nd Anniversary; located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. www.actorsco-op.org Actor’s Garden 1308 N. Wilton Pl. Home to L.A.’s longest running production, Eavesdropper. www.theactorsgarden.com 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 located inside the Center for Inquiry - LA Building. www.steveallentheater.com (See COMEDY, FILM) American Legion Theatre 2035 North Highland Avenue. (323) 851-3030. Consists of a mid-size venue, with classic art deco architecture mixed with a historic military motif and a small and intimate stage in the hall. . The Atwater Playhouse and Method Acting School 3191 Casitas Ave., Atwater (just east of Silverlake/Los Feliz) (323) 5561636. A 45 seat intimate theater; ample free gated parking. A hidden gem in nearby Atwater. www.atwaterplayhouse.com Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village, (323) 644-1929. Theatre showcases in new work by established and emerging playwrights. www.ensemblestudiotheatrela.com 26 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
Gilbert Glenn Brown, Matthew Hancock & Theodore Perkins in The Bothers Size playing at The Fountain thru July 27. Photo: Ed Kreiger Davidson/Valentini Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 308-6300. Formerly the Kodak Theatre. Dolby enhanced its 180,000 sq. ft., 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience—and Dolby 3D. With these new technologies, the Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres, and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com
Elephant Space 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 962-0046. Intimate 70-seat storefront theatre. Adjacent to Lillian Theatre. www.elephantstages.com (See Lillian Theatre) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave., (323) 663-1525. Original and classical theatre productions in 78-seat theatre. Free adjacent secure parking. www.fountaintheatre.com (See DANCE) Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 655-7679. An eclectic 99-seat performance space. “The Actors Lounge” open mic first Wed of each month at 8:30pm; Da’ Poetry Lounge Tues at 9pm. www.greenwayarts.org (See COMEDY). Hudson Theatres 6539 Santa Monica Blvd.,(323) 856-4249. Three theatres, an espresso bar and an art gallery. Hudson Mainstage, Hudson Backstage, Hudson Guild and Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson. www.hudsontheatre.com (See COMEDY) L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatres 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 308-6300. Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. LEX Theatre 6760 Lexington Ave. 60-seat theatre. Home of the Visceral Theatre Company. www.thevisceralcompany.com
Y'lan Noel, Ulka Simone Mohanty, Amir Abdullah and Rickie Peete in Pray to Ball showing at the Skylight Theatre Company thru July 20. Photo: Ed Krieger 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 (See FILM)
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.
Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave., (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.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
MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford, (323) 957-1152. 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
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Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti in the Tony award winning musical Once playing at the Pantages July 15-Aug 10.
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McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. 60-seat theatre. Also acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St., (323) 8712420. 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.
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
Kelly Mullis in Marilyn –My Secret playing at Macha Theatre July 18Aug 24
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)
Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of over 15 theatres.
Renberg Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian 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)
Renegade Theatre 1514 N. Gardner St., (323) 874-1733. Classes and productions, home to the Renegade Theatre Group. www.rgtla.com Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Blvd., (310) 281-8337. Located just below Melrose between Vermont and Normandie Aves. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY) Skylight Theatre Company 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., (213) 761-7061. Professional company develops and produces new plays that express the social mores of our times. Ample parking. www.skylighttheatrecompany.com Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE) 3301 Beverly Blvd., (323) 841-9151. 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 28 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
Third Street Theatre 8115 W. Third St. (323) 6559232. 99-seat theatre in West Hollywood, once home to a rehearsal space and supper club for CBS, Raleigh, and Paramount Studios in the 1940s. www.thirdstreettheatre.org Working Stage 1516 N. Gardner St., (323) 521-8600. Develops, performs original works. Home of Opening Minds Productions. www.workingstage.com Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave., (323) 653-4667. One of the original intimate 99seat theatres in L.A. presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com
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Advocate and Gochis Galleries 1125 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 860-7302. Exhibits works of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists. Mon-Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm. www.lagaycenter.org
Broady at the Antelbellum Gallery. BLACK & WHITE PRIDE runs July 20- Aug 23.
Antebellum Gallery 1643 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 856-0667. Fetish and homoerotic gallery; viewer discretion is advised. Corset Fetish: Cinch Me! thru July 27. Black and White Pride July 12- Aug 23. Large Scale painting exhibition Sept 12-Oct 11. Wed-Sat 1pm-7pm. antebellumgallery.blogspot.com Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd., (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract, street, figurative, photo, and sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Transforming Boundaries thru July 18; Pop Momentum July 19- Sept 5. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6 and by appointment. www.artspacewarehouse.com
Neon Sign from the exhibition Route 66: The Road and the Romance, thru Jan 4 at the Autry. Photo courtesy of Museum of Neon Art
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (Griffith Park), (323) 667-2000. Route 66: The Road and the Romance thru Jan 4. Art of the West; Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction and Four Centuries of Pueblo Pottery, all ongoing. www.autrynationalcenter.org (See PLACES, FILM, DANCE, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Register for music, visual and performing arts classes at Junior Arts Center and adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more. Faculty Show thru Aug 2; Student Show Aug 23-Oct 4. Mon–Fri 9:30 am to 5pm, when classes are in session & Sat 9:30-4pm; Call for fees and schedule. www.barnsdall.org (See 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, Barnsdall Art Center. www.barnsdallartpark.com (See FAMILY) Michael Benevento Gallery 7556 & 7578 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-6400. Modern and contemporary art gallery. Fred Lonidier thru July 12. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. www.beneventolosangeles.com Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd., (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers & appraisers since 1865. Call for clinic viewings & complete auction schedules. California & Western Paintings August 5; Made in California: Contemporary Art October 13. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us
Stephen Cohen Gallery 7354 Beverly Blvd., (323) 937-5525. Specializes in photography exclusively. 24/7 Still Life thru July 12. 24/7 Still Life II July 14 thru mid of August Hours: Tues-Sat 11am6pm. www.stephencohengallery.com Corita Art Center 5515 Franklin Ave., (323) 466-2157. Gallery and archive of internationally celebrated serigraph artist Sister Corita Kent. The Joyous Revolutionary thru Sept 14. 10am-4pm Mon-Fri and first Saturday of every month (call to confirm). www.corita.org Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-5557. Rose Cabat: 100 Years thru July 5. Kaleidoscope July 12-Aug 23. Tues-Sat 11am-5pm. www.couturiergallery.com Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Tom Bianchi, Fire Island Pines: Polaroids 1975-1983 thru July 19. Formento & Formento-Japan Diaries July 24-Aug 30. Hours: TuesSat 10am-6pm. www.faheykleingallery.com Freestyle Creative Center for Photography 5124 Sunset Blvd., (323) 660-3460. Offers series of Harry by Gerdine Duijsens. Pop Momentum at The photography and print work- Artspace Warehouse, July 19- Sept 5. shops and seminars on select Thu-Sun. See www.freestylephoto.biz Gallery 1988: East and West 7021 & 7308 Melrose Ave., (323) 424-3705 (East) 937-7088 (West). Pop culture art from emerging artists. Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Visual Arts continues Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 29
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Gallery 825 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310) 652-8272. Gallery Group Show June 28-July 18. LAAA 2014 Benefit Auction July 26; Birgit Faustmann, Cindy Jackson, Dmitry Kmeinitsky and Margaret Ouchida Sept 6-Oct 3. 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.genigel.com Hamilton-Selway Fine Art 8678 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-1711. Pop and contemporary art features Andy Warhol, Haring, Lichtenstein and others. The Best of Pop Art ongoing. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. www.hamiltonselway.com Harmony Gallery 5911½ Franklin Ave., (323) 957-7967. Showcases underground, established and emerging artists. Hours: Tues-Fri Noon-8:30pm, Sat/Sun Noon6pm. Counterpointrecordsandbooks.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd., (310) 274-8047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 12-3pm & by appt. www.triggison.com Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Edward Walton Wilcox and Todd Carpenter thru July 19. Audrey Kawasaki, Tara McPherson and Deedee Cheriel Aug 2-Aug 30. Lezley Saar Sept 6-Oct 4. www.mkgallery.com Michael Kohn Gallery 8071 Beverly Blvd., (323) 658-8088. Mark Ryden, The Gay 90s: West thru Jun 28. Joe Goode, Flat Screen Nature, July 12-Aug 29. Eddie Martinez, Nomader, Sept 12-Oct 25. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 11am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com Launch Gallery 170 S. la Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. William Wray thru July 26. Group Show Aug 2-30. Jennifer Faist & Eric Zammitt Sept 6-27. Hours: Thu thru Sat 12-6pm www.launchla.org 30 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 666-7667. Damian Fulton, Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker, July 4 – 27; Jose’ Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros and the Laluzapalooza jury winners, Aug 1-31; Coaster Show, Harold Fox, Sept 5-28. Mon-Wed 11am - 7pm, Thurs 11am 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 10pm, Sun 12pm - 7pm. www.laluzdejesus.com Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) 6522 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 957-1777. Cutting-edge arts center features multi-media exhibitions by emerging and renowned international artists. Beyond Environment Sept 4-Oct 30. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-6pm & Thurs 12-9pm. www.welcometolace.org Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept of Cultural Affairs. Figures D’Ombres July 17-Aug 17. Eat-Drink-Art live action Party & Showcase, Sept 13. Hours: Thu-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org (See Barnsdall Art Park). Lost and Found Gallery 6320 Yucca St., (323) 856-5872. Shows local & international emerging artists. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. lostandfoundshop.com M+B 612 N. Almont Dr., (310) 550-0050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis exhibits established and emerging artists. Soft Target, June 26Aug23. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio (1922) exploring the disciplines of art and architecture. The Eden’s Edge Project by Kaucyila Brooke, David Lamelas, and Gerhard Treml thru Aug 16. Tony Greene: Room of Advances thru Sept 7. Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.makcenter.org
Vada by August Gay at the George Stern Gallery Aug 16- Oct 4.
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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. Free tours offered the first Thurs 5:30 at Union Station, Alameda St. entrance; first Sat at Hollywood & Highland, 10am; & first Sun at Union Station, Alameda St. entrance, 10am. For information, call or download their free Art Guide at www.metro.net/about/art
Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Los Angeles-based gallery exhibiting international artists. Gabriel Kuri thru June 28; Scott McFarland and Manfred Pernice July 11-Aug 16; Doug Aitken Sept 6-Oct 11. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com Diane Rosenstein Fine Art 831 N. Highland Ave., (323) 397-9225. Matthew Ralston: Talking Heads thru July 12; Deep End, Yale MFA Photo 2014 July 19- Aug 23. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 938-5222. Modern works include Burkhardt, Gorky, Hockney, Picasso, Mark Tobey, Ruth Weisberg. Twin Visions: Jerome Whitkin and Joel-Peter Whitkin thru Aug 30. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10 am-5 pm. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com Manny Silverman Gallery 619 N. Almont Dr., (310) 659-8256. Specializes in Post-War Abstract Expressionism. Group Exhibition thru Aug 19. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm. www.mannysilvermangallery.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-2600. California Impressionism and American Scene paintings. Small Gems thru Aug 9. Important Paintings: Aug 16 thru Oct 4. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 11am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com
An Artist In A Ruin 1990 by Jerome Witkin (b. 1939) at The Jack Rutberg Fine Art Gallery. Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd., (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American Prints, Drawings, Paintings and Sculpture; California Modernism 1920s-60s; Five Centuries of Prints & Drawings, Latin American Artists; Women Artists. American Modernism thru Jun 30. Artists Latinos July 5-Sept 4. Hours: Tues-Fri 11am to 4pm and by appointment. www.tobeycmossgallery.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) At Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 289-5223. Steve McQueen June 28-Sept 21. Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. www.moca.org 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. In Your Face thru June 28; Neck Face, Aug 23-Oct. Hours: Tues-Sat 1pm-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: Hollywood in Post-War Italy: Film Posters from Italy and the Cohen Film Collection thru Sep 1 (Suite B231); A Modern Master: Photographs by Balthazar Korab thru Aug 29 (Mount Gallery); Michael Flomen : Wild Nights thru July 18 (Boite Noire Gallery). Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm except holidays. www.pacificdesigncenter.com
Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave., (310) 276-0147. Carlos Cruz-Diez: Evolving Color thru July 26. Gallery Selections Aug 2-Aug 23. Karl Benjamin Sept 6-Oct 18. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 am-6pm & Sat 11am-5pm. www.louissternfinearts.com
The Light House Family - Carlos Cruz-Diez: Evolving Color at Louis Stern Fine Arts Gallery thru July 26.
Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd., (323) 965-5578. The Motorman thru July 5, The White Album, July 12-Aug 16; Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm and by appointment. www.tellesfineart.com Young Projects Gallery 8687 Melrose Ave., #B210 and #B230. (323) 3771102. An alternative space devoted to showcasing and supporting the art of moving imagery. Focus and Field thru Aug 30. Single Wing Turquoise Bird (a collective of experimental film artists) thru Aug 30. Tues-Fri 11am5pm, and by appointment. www.youngprojectsgallery.com Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 31
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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre #19) 2. STELLA ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 3. AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western 4. AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. 5. AMOEBA RECORDS 6400 Sunset Blvd. 6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #29) 7. BARNSDALL ART PARK 4800 Hollywood Blvd. 8. CAPITOL RECORDS 1750 N. Vine St. 9. CAT AND THE FIDDLE 6530 Sunset Blvd. 10. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd. 11. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 12. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 Hollywood Blvd. 13. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 14. COMEDY STORE 8433 Sunset Blvd. 15. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. 16. COUTURIER GALLERY 166 N. La Brea Ave. 17. CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD 6671 Sunset Blvd. DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #34) 18. DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N. Vermont Ave. 19. EAST HOLLYWOOD (east of Western; south of Hollywood Blvd.) 20. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd. 21. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd. 22. FABIOLUS CAFE 6720 Sunset Blvd. 23. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. 24. THE FONDA 6126 Hollywood Blvd. 25. FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. 26. FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. GHIRARDELLI 6834 Hollywood Blvd.(See Star 21) 27. GOLDEN AGE THEATRE 7051 Hollywood Blvd. 28. GREEK THEATRE 2700 N. Vermont 29. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E. Observatory Road 30. GRIFFITH PARK Entrance at Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo 31. GROUNDLINGS THEATRE 7307 Melrose Ave. 32. GRUB 911 N. Seward Ave. 33. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM 6764 Hollywood Blvd. 34. HARD ROCK CAFE 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 35. HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 36. HOLLYWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB 6525 Sunset Blvd. 37. HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 N. Highland Avenue 38. HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS 1040 N. Las Palmas HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (323) 469-8311 39. HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Ivar St. (Hollywood to Sunset) 40. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. 41. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 42. HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1521 N. Highland Ave. 43. HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave. 44. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. 45. HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 6215 Sunset Blvd. 46. HOLLYWOOD POST OFFICE 1615 Wilcox 47. HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 7000 Hollywood Blvd. 48. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd. 49. HOLLYWOOD-WILSHIRE Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Shrader Ave. 50. HOLLYWOODLAND STONE GATES Beachwood Drive 52. LARCHMONT VILLAGE Larchmont Blvd. and Beverly Blvd. LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #34) 53. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd. 54. JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 6840 Hollywood Blvd. 56. KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE BROADCASTING 5800 Sunset Blvd. 57. LAUGH FACTORY 8001 Sunset Blvd. 58. LIBRARY (Francis Goldwyn Memorial Library) 1623 Ivar 59. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Blvd. 60. LOS FELIZ Vermont Ave. and Los Feliz Blvd. 61. MADAME TUSSAUDS 6933 Hollywood Blvd. 62. MAGIC CASTLE 7001 Franklin Ave 63. MATRIX THEATRE & MELROSE AVENUE 7657 Melrose Ave. METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood & Highland; Hollywood & Vine; Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City 64. MICELIS 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. 65. RICARDO MONTALBAN THEATRE 1615 N. Vine Street 66. MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los Feliz Blvd. % Riverside Drive 67. MUSSO & FRANK'S GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd. 68. OPEN FIST THEATRE 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. 69. ORCHARD GABLES 1577 Wilcox Ave. 71. PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd. 72. PARAMOUNT PICTURES 5555 Melrose Ave. 73. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 74. PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS LOCAL 47 817 N. Vine St. 75. RAFFALLO’S PIZZA 1657 N. LaBrea Ave. 76. ROCKWALK/THE GUITAR CENTER 7425 Sunset Blvd. 77. JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. 78. SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N. Gower Street 79. SUNSET STRIP (Crescent Heights to Beverly Hills) 80. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 81. THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 82. THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Dinosaur) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Dinosaur) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 83. UNI DISCOUNT 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. 84. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 85. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 6363 Yucca St.. 86. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd. 87. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank) 88. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY 7110 Santa Monica Blvd. 89. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. 90. ZOO 5333 Zoo Dr. (in Griffith Park, See #29) (Editor's Note: The map stars are arbitrarily chosen from listings and advertisers by the editorial staff.)
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Hollywood Hiking By Michael Goldstein
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ollywood is often seen as the grittiest, most urban part of Los Angeles. Yet Hollywood contains some of LA’s greenest pastures for hiking, dog walking, photography, or simply enjoying green space and spectacular vistas. For many people, Hollywood hiking doesn’t extend beyond strolling down Hollywood Boulevard, visiting the famous stars on the Walk of Fame, or watching wanna-bees in costume impersonate real and imaginary characters like Superman and Michael Jackson. But leaving the flats and climbing the hills of Hollywood will bring an unexpected reward. Just above the city, where the Hollywood Hills meet the Santa Monica Mountains, a network of trails and parks puts the city below (and the Hollywood sign above) in perspective. Places like Runyon Canyon, Lake Hollywood and Griffith Park not only provide a respite from the urban jungle, but have themselves been featured in famous Hollywood productions.
Runyon Canyon Park Runyon Canyon is the domain of the young, the beautiful, the athletic and their dogs. Shorts and spandex are the uniform de rigueur. Runyon Canyon is perhaps the most accessible Hollywood hiking trail. is 130 acre park is truly in Hollywood, just two blocks from Hollywood Boulevard. ere are entrances to the park on Fuller Avenue and on Vista Street in Hollywood, and off Mulholland Drive in the north. e easiest to find is the entrance at the top of Fuller, a couple of blocks north of Hollywood Boulevard and west of La Brea Avenue. If you arrive by car, be warned: street parking can be scarce in the densely-packed residential area, so park at the Mulholland trailhead. e area around the park, especially just to the west, has many beautiful Hollywood homes, like the house on Camino Palmero where e Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet was set and where future pop star Ricky Nelson grew up. Once you’re on Fuller heading north into the hills, it will be difficult to miss the park, as a stream of attractive people in workout gear and their dogs will be striding in and out of the gate. Entering Runyon Canyon from Fuller, you’ll see a flat, grassy area surrounded by a fence— the only dog-free area in the park. It’s
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an area where free yoga classes are usually given every morning. ere are three major hiking trails, which do require a bit of exertion as they gain elevation in the Hollywood Hills. e main trail continues past the grassy “yoga zone”, past a stand of cactus and the mysterious ruins of the foundation of a house, up and to the right (east) along the hillside. e trails offer marvelous vistas overlooking the city, including luxurious homes and pools as well as the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory to the east. Continuing perhaps a mile and a half to the “Big Chair” (actually an elevated bench that looks out over Hollywood) provides a wonderful view of Hollywood landmarks like the Capitol Records building and the Cinerama Dome. In the far distance are the skyscrapers of downtown LA, seven miles to the south east. e towers of Century City to the west and the jets rising out of LAX can often be spotted, and on a clear day, you can see the Pacific Ocean, 12 miles to the west. Because of the area’s history of private home ownership until its 1983 donation to the city, fewer shows have been filmed in Runyon Canyon, although Scream 3 was filmed in a home off one of the trails, and a 1992 episode of Seinfeld (“e Trip, Part 2”) was filmed near the big chair. More recently, the cast and crew of the wacky IFC TV show Portlandia “took over” the park, renaming it “Beaver Canyon.”
Lake Hollywood With the pine trees surrounding the “lake” (actually a former reservoir) Lake Hollywood is like a quick trip to the Pacific Northwest, without the rain. In addition to the fragrant pine, oak, eucalyptus, agave, and sage can be seen (and smelled) and birds, rabbits and lizards are often in evidence. e reservoir, built in 1924, was created by the building of the Mulholland Dam, part of the elabo-
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rate process of bringing water from Northern California to the Los Angeles area. (A fictionalized version of the process can be seen in the Oscar-winning Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson). In addition to Chinatown, the 1974 movie Earthquake was partially filmed at the dam. Aftershocks of the “earthquake” in the title collapse the dam and create a catastrophic flood. e fictional disaster may be echoed in today’s security concerns, as signs around the dam forbid filming. e lake, or reservoir, is not open to public access, although that doesn’t seem to stop the ducks and other birds occasionally spotted there. Most of the lake and surrounding forests glimpsed through a chain-link fence, but the 1000-foot long Mulholland Dam provides unobstructed views of the lake, the trees and the Hollywood Hills beyond. (ere are many outstanding vistas nearby for closeup viewing and photography of the Hollywood Sign. ere are a number of ways to reach the lake, with one of the easiest being exiting the 101 freeway at Barham Blvd. and taking Barham to Lake Hollywood Drive, where there’s plenty of available roadside parking. Parking by the dam can be difficult to find, and the drive up the hill can be a bit harrowing as well.To drive directly to the dam requires driving a very narrow residential street that’s unmarked. e good news is that the drive up has taken the entire hill out of the climb. What's left is a scenic 3.5 mile loop around the lake with only a 100 foot elevation gain. It’s perfect for a leisurely
(or brisk) walk or jog. e flat ground, without cars, also makes the path an ideal place to teach children how to ride a bicycle; the author taught both his kids there. Just don’t bring your dogs; unlike the other two hikes on this list, dogs are forbidden from the lake.
Bronson Canyon/Griffith Park Caves Many Angelenos have never seen the caves of Griffith Park in person. Yet millions of people around the world have seen the caves, which, like many other parts of Griffith Park, are featured in film and television shows like Batman, (as the Bat Cave), Rebel Without A Cause (shot at the Griffith Park Observatory) NCIS, 24, Gilmore Girls, Desperate Housewives, and countless others. With 4,100 acres of parkland and 53 miles of trails, Griffith 36 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / Summer 2014
LEFT: Bronson Canyon cave entrance. BELOW: Young explorer hiking with his faithful companion. BELOW LEFT: Lake Hollywood vista.
Park is the largest municipal park and urban wilderness area in the United States. e park has been used as a film and television location since the early days of motion pictures. As pioneering Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn, best known as a founder of both Paramount and MGM, put it "A tree is a tree, a rock is a rock, shoot it in Griffith Park." Mt. Hollywood Drive even doubled as Vermont in a snowy scene from the 1987 feature Baby Boom. e set designer and crew used soap suds and crushed ice to simulate a New England winter landscape. e Bronson Canyon caves, originally built as a granite quarry in 1903, have particularly been used in the filming of science fiction, fantasy/horror and Western films. ese include Lost Horizon, Star Trek VI: e Undiscovered Country, Army of Darkness, George of the Jungle, e Scorpion King, the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and the infamously awful Robot Monster (1953). Dozens of TV shows have also been filmed there, from Batman, Bonanza and Gunsmoke to all five Star Trek television series. To get find the caves, drive or walk in the southwestern entrance to Griffith Park, going from Franklin Avenue north on Canyon Drive. Past the park entrance, it’s about a quarter mile to the red bridge, (really just a pair of long concrete ledges on your right. As you walk up the hill and down the trail, in about another fifteen minutes and a quarter to half a mile you’ll spot a big cave mouth. It was a hot spring day when we visited, but the inside of the cave (really a limestone quarry bored out of the hillside) was cool. As I touched the walls I thought of all the science-fiction shows shot there, with the granite walls doubling for otherworldly places. ere are three exit mouths on the other side of the cave, perhaps 150 yards from the main entrance. When you exit the cave through one of the three exits mouths, walk a couple of hundred yards to the left. You’ll be rewarded by a fantastic view of the Hollywood Sign. It’s an easy hike, but if there are would be mountain goats in your party there are more challenging hillside trails for even better vistas. If the hiking makes you hungry, lunch or a late breakfast at the Beachwood Café is a nice possibility; it’s just a few blocks away from the Bronson Caves. ese three great (and not particularly difficult) Hollywood hikes, in addition to offering exercise, clean air and a new view of Hollywood, are also free of charge. And, like experienced hikers, be sure to leave only footprints and take only pictures. DH
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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 Annestyle Victorian residence along the Boulevard. From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended. The Knickerbocker Hotel 1714 Ivar Avenue. Built in 1925, it was a glamorous hotel popular with celebrities. Errol Flynn lived here when he first came to Hollywood and both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley stayed many times. Harry Houdini stayed here and his widow held a séance on the roof in 1936. Director D.W. Griffith (Birth of a Nation and Intolerance) lived here a mostly forgotten man until his death in 1948. Now a senior residence. KTLA TV (Sunset Bronson Studio) 5800 Sunset Blvd., (323) 460-5500. Original Warner Bros. Studio where in 1927 the first sound movie The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was made. After the advent of sound, studios needed more space, and Warners moved to Burbank, using the studio for production of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck cartoons. In the late ‘40s, the studio became KTLA, one of the nation’s first TV studios. Lake Hollywood A glimpse of this mountain “lake” nestled in the hills will make you forget that you’re in a major city. Used as a location for countless movies and TV shows - a replica of the dam cracked and burst in the movie Earthquake. Superb view of Hollywood Sign. Sculptures at base of the dam. Lake Hollywood Drive. Daily 5am-Sunset. Las Palmas Hotel 1738 N. Las Palmas, (323) 464-9236. Julia Roberts’ digs before business with Richard Gere moved her “uptown” to Beverly Hills in Pretty Woman. Also Kramer’s residence when he moved from New York to Hollywood on TV’s Seinfeld. www.hollywoodhotellaspalmas.com Los Angeles Fire Department Museum & Memorial 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 464-2727. The LAFD houses its historic fire fighting collection dating back to the 1880’s in the 1930 Hollywood Fire Station No. 27. Outdoor sculpture memorializes fallen firefighters. Open Sat 10am-4pm. Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, (323) 644-4200. At Griffith Park. Where the real wildlife is! One of the world’s finest zoos. Open daily 10am-5pm. (See FAMILY)
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-8277. Get up close and personal with stars and famous personalities from the past and present. Hollywood’s newest attraction, dates to 1770 and the original Madame Tussaud. Interactive fun for the entire family. Open 10am every day (except day of Oscars). Closing times vary. www.madametussauds.com Magic Castle 7001 Franklin Ave., (323) 851-3313. 1909 Gothic mansion, once home to actress Janet Gaynor, now world-famous private club for magicians. Operated by the Academy of Magical Arts, a nonprofit organization of 5,000 magicians and magic fans for over 40 years. www.magiccastle.com Max Factor Building (See Hollywood Museum listing) 1666 N. Highland Ave. Opened in 1935 with a “premiere” attended by Claudette Colbert, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland.
Melrose Avenue A unique collection of restaurants, nostalgia shops, and boutiques with the newest and best of fashion for a hip and trendy look at what’s hot in L.A. Between Santa Monica Blvd. & Beverly Blvd, and La Cienaga Blvd. & La Brea Ave. 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.
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Debbie Reynolds Auction Finale Hollywood History Goes Under the Hammer
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I’d been right about the value of my collection. Everyone who’d rejected it or told me I was crazy to want to preserve it—for all those many, many years—had been proved wrong. — Debbie Reynolds
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illed as the Debbie Reynolds Auction Finale, the last of the actress’ unprecedented collection of Hollywood memorabilia went under the gavel. Although a few spectacular items were the last to go, the scene at Reynolds dance studio in North Hollywood seemed anticlimatic especially after the decades-long struggle the actress had endured to secure a museum for her treasures. When MGM closed its lot in 1970, Reynolds seemed to be the only one interested in saving the remnants of Hollywood’s past. One of the last products of the famed “studio system,” she had spent her late teen years making movies after being discovered at Burbank High School. It was the end of an era, television was eroding box office profits and studios were relying on epochs and—for a time—musicals. At the right place at the right time, Reynolds was no dancer but was soon rehearsing hours a day under the watchful eye of her co-star Gene Kelly for Singin’ in the Rain. It’s hard to believe that the young actress could hold her own so well with the likes of Kelly and Donald O’Connor. Yet she did and today is the only one left to tell the tale. She recognized what was happening, emptied her bank account of $600,000 and bought as much as she could. (Her purchases included a pair of ruby slippers from e Wizard of Oz that sold at the first auction in 2011 for $690,000.) She went on collecting, acquiring pieces from everyone from Cary Grant to Fred Astaire to Shirley MacLaine.
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In a recent interview with e Hollywood Reporter, she remarked "ey literally threw away our history and I just got caught up in it. I couldn’t believe the stupidity and lack of foresight to save our history.” Growing up in the San Fernando Valley during the bucolic 1950’s, a little of the Valley girl remains. Her family was her strength and her innocence must have been an enduring quality. It was her family and her strong values and work ethic that helped her weather the storm and certainly must have influenced the many storms that followed. Her recent second memoir Unsinkable recaps the trials and Auction catalog. tribulations of her life and unfortunate choice of the men she married. Caught in the sensational betrayal following the tragic death of Elizabeth Taylor’s producer husband Mike Todd, today she can joke about it and be thankful for her two children Carrie and Todd Fisher. What had started out as a fairytale romance turned into a soap opera. Likewise, her other two marriages were costly, leaving her facing the loss of her savings and ultimately having to declare bankruptcy.
But it was her love of the industry that had given her more than it had taken away where she found redemption. Taking her life savings at the time, she began her collection and then couldn’t stop as the Hollywood studios became more important as real estate than star factories. It was costly to store and maintain the sets, costumes and props and it seems only Reynolds recognized that such a loss would never be recovered. As her collection grew, she also learned the cost of storage and maintenance of historic artifacts. Gradually, her dream began to unfold—the collection needed a museum and she worked tirelessly toward that goal. ABOVE:A small crowd of well-heeled collectors bid on Reynolds’ remaining artifacts of a Hollywood long gone. LEFT: Elevated to the status of cultural icons, Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and Charlie Chaplin’s trademark tattered bowler found their way into some lucky collector’s private collections. BELOW: Gowns, costumes, props, cameras, movie posters, and assorted celluloid ephemera will be preserved in private hands rather than the memorabilia museum Reynolds envisioned.
While she had the collection, the means to the end would prove illusive. False starts and promises, she came close in Hollywood when it seemed that the museum would be part of the Hollywood &
Highland Complex being built at the end of the Millenium—but it fell through. Las Vegas beckoned and once again hopes were high but resources weren’t what they should be and husband #3’s questionable deals didn’t pan out and by the time she saw the light—in spite of once again giving her all—heartbreak followed. Even as the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences was making noise about a new museum, she and her collection were turned down not once but five times. Last May, the last of Debbie Reynolds’ fabled collection of Hollywood memorabilia was sold off at her dance studio by Profiles in History who had handled the previous two auctions. e previous two sales had raised more than $26 million. Other important items up for sale include a number of cameras collected by her son Todd Fisher, including the ones used to film Dracula, To Catch a ief and the special effects on Star Wars. Among the trove of posters is the only surviving three-sheet for Singin' in the Rain. Other memorabilia includes a Charlie Chaplin bowler, a Harpo Marx wig and one of Scarlett O'Hara's dresses from Gone With the Wind. ere is no doubt that her collection should have been preserved in a museum, but she’s reached a point in her life where she’s found acceptance knowing that the history of the industry intrinsic to each item will be cherished by collectors worldwide. e time has come to rename Debbie Reynolds. She’s not “heartbroken,” nor even “unsinkable;” graced with a never-give-up and positive attitude, not only is she one of the last of an exceptional and iconic Hollywood era, today the only word that suits her is “triumphant.” DH Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 39
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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.
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Vitalogy with The Great Pumpkin House of Blues 8:30pm Glass Animals Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9:00pm
3-Jul
thursday
Jonathan Lee Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 8:00pm
7-Jul
monday
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
S. Carey & The Pines Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Joan Baez and Indigo Girls Greek Theatre 7:30pm July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8:00pm The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00 pm Peter Murphy The Fonda 9:00pm
4-Jul
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
The Preservation Hall Dance Band plays July 5 at Ford Theatre. 28-Jun
saturday
The Blank's Young Playwrights Festival Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
To Ella With Love Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
5-Jul
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am
Over the River and Through the Woods Actors Coop 2:30pm
Beatles vs Stones House of Blues 7:00pm
Maria Conchita Alfonso Alfonso Alfonso Lounge Theatre 12:00pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 3:00pm
Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12:00pm
Robyn + Royksopp Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm
90s Night Out Greek Theatre 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm An Evening of Chinese Splendor Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Fever The Ghost Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
25th Annual Mariachi USA Festival Hollywood Bowl 6:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
King Khan & The Shrines Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Moonrise Nation Hotel Cafe 7:00pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Dustbowl Revival Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm
Red Mass Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Moulin Russe Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Holding The Man Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Independence Lounge 2 Theatre 8:00pm
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm
Lee Fields & The Expressions Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
Over the River and Through the Woods Actors Co-op 8:00pm Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
1-Jul
tuesday
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm Peter Murphy The Fonda 9:00pm
6-Jul
sunday
Kirk Franklin: Gospel Brunch House of Blues 12:00pm
Sarah McLachlan Greek Theatre 8:00pm
Official Canada Day Party! House of Blues 7:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&8pm
The Blank's Young Playwrights Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
Wine & Jazz Concert Series Hollywood & Highland 7:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 2:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Ema Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Atwater Village Theatre 2:00pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm
Mas Ysa Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Jack Jones Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
29-Jun
sunday
Mikey Wax Hotel Cafe 8:00pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 3:00pm
Alan Chan Orchestra Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 3:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5:00 pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&8pm
2-Jul
wednesday
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 7:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 2:00pm
Bob Weir & Ratdog Greek Theatre 6:30pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 7:00pm
Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Atwater Village Theatre 2:00pm
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
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wednesday
Max and The Moon, The Lucky Lonely, The Mowgli's & Waters Doug Weston's Troubadour 7:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm
I Want To Bury My Testimony Lounge 2 Theatre 12:00pm
monday
9-Jul
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00 pm
30-Jun
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Justin Dzuban Hotel Cafe 11:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Joshua Bell and Friends Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm
The Mowgli's Doug Weston's Troubadour 7:00pm Wine & Jazz Concert Series Hollywood & Highland 7:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm
Hollywood Fringe Festival Hollywood Live Theatres www.hollywoodfringe.org for schedule
Holding The Man Matrix Theatre 3:00pm
tuesday
Conquerors of The World Tour House of Blues 6:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Hollywood Fringe Festival Hollywood Live Theatres www.hollywoodfringe.org for schedule
8-Jul
Dierks Bentley at The Greek July 25. 10-Jul
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm Magic Man, Night Terrors of 1927 & Prides Doug Weston's Troubadour 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Bernstein and Gershwin Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm Latin Music Invasion Tour 2014 King King 9:00pm
11-Jul
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Chris Botti; Chris Isaac Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 8:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm The Journey of...The Crystal Ark Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm Charnett Moffett Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Mac DeMarco The Fonda 9:00pm
12-Jul
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 12:00am Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Jurassic 5 Greek Theatre 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Chris Botti; Chris Isaac Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm Flypoet Under The Stars - Summer Classic Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Led Zep Again House of Blues 8:00pm Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
Mortified! King King 7:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
Pray to Ball Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm
Boz Scaggs Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
The Antlers Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
Eliane Elias Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 2:30pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 3:00pm
Kid Rock: A Concert to Benefit Operation Finally Home House of Blues 8:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 3:00pm
Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Yellow Ostrich Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 7:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00 pm
Charnett Moffett Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 7:00pm
James DeFrances Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Brian Buckley Band Hotel Cafe 9:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm
Outfest : Under the Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:30 pm
13-Jul
Grease Sing-A-Long Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
sunday
Ghost : The Musical Pantages Theatre 1&8pm Against The Wall Theatre West 2:00pm
Chris Isaak at The Hollywood Bowl July 11 & 12.
New Order Greek Theatre 7:30pm You Are Special 2 Ford Amphitheatre 7:30pm The Antlers & Yellow Ostrich Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
14-Jul
monday
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm
17-Jul
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm Summerland Tour 2014 House of Blues 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm
Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Robert Francis & The Night Tide Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
15-Jul
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
tuesday
Russian Firsts with Yuja Wang Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Digital Media Artists Los Angeles Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 6:00pm
Vikesh Kapoor Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Wine & Jazz Concert Series Hollywood & Highland 7:00pm
Outfest : Under the Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:30 pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Bonnie SHER "That's What Miracles Are All About: A Benefit For The Diabetes Research Institute" Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Tchaikovsky with Bronfman Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm The Hollywood Jane Revue Bar Lubitsh 8:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
18-Jul
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
16-Jul
wednesday
Damien Dempsey Hotel Cafe 7:00pm
Pat Metheny Unity Group and Bruce Hornsby Greek Theatre 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
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around town 20 Years Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
Spoon at The Hollywood Forever Cemetary Aug 8.
People Under The Stairs Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
2014 US Air Guitar Semifinals Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
21-Jul
Alice Cooper Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Motley Crue Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
monday
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm
Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
Ten Tops Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Greek Theatre 8:00pm The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 8:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm
Gary Taylor Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Dam-Funk Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Gary Taylor Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Outfest : Under the Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:30 pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm
Outfest : Under the Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:30 pm
Minnie Driver & The Jukebox Junkies Hotel Cafe 10:00pm
19-Jul
Outfest : Under the Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:00 pm
Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 8:00pm
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 8:00pm
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8:00pm
DreamWorks Animation in Concert - Celebrating 20 Years Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Midnight Caravan : Linda Purl Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm
22-Jul
tuesday
Goo Goo Dolls Greek Theatre 6:30pm Wine & Jazz Concert Series Hollywood & Highland 7:00pm All Star Beethoven Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm OK Go Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 8:00pm
saturday
23-Jul
wednesday
Tori Amos Greek Theatre 7:30pm Gilberto Santa Rosa and Sheila E. Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Fuzz (feat. Ty Segall) Doug Weston's Troubadour
Gary Taylor Catalina Jazz Club 10:30pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
Summer Slaughter Tour 2014 House of Blues 2:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 2:30pm
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm
DreamWorks Animation in Concert - Celebrating
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20-Jul
sunday
Once Pantages Theatre 1&8pm
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Kirk Franklin: Gospel Brunch House of Blues 12:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 2:00pm
Sarah Spiegel Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
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The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 2:00pm The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Actors Co-op 2:30pm Dorian's Descent MET Theatre 3:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm
Zombies from The Beyond Lex Theatre 3:00pm
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5:00pm
Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 6:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 7:00pm Johnette Napolitano Hotel Cafe 7:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm
Say Anything The Fonda 7:30pm The Neighbourhood Greek Theatre 7:30pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm All Star Beethoven Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Reggae Night XIII with Jimmy Cliff Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 7:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
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24-Jul
Ron Carter Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm & 10:30 Ari Herstand Hotel Cafe 9:00pm
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friday
25-Jul
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Dierks Bentley Greek Theatre 7:30pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Americas and Americans Festival: Gloria Estefan Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm English as a Second Language Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 8:00pm The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Ron Carter Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm & 10:30
26-Jul
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am Samuel L Cool J; Decker; Future Loves Past Hotel Cafe 11:00pm LAAA 2014 Benefit Auction Gallery 825/L.A. Art Association 12:00am Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Styx and Foreigner Greek Theatre 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Against The Wall Theatre West 8:00pm Americas and Americans Festival: Gloria Estefan Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm
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sunday
Once Pantages Theatre 1&8pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
Against The Wall Theatre West 2:00pm
The Brothers Size Fountain Theatre 2:00pm
29-Jul
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm
Wine & Jazz Concert Series Hollywood & Highland 7:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 6:00pm
Ruben Blades, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Alice Cooper at The Hollywood Bowl Jul 21.
Viva La Tradicion’ Voces y Leyendas Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 7:00pm
tuesday
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 7:00pm
30-Jul
Mental Head Circus King King 7:00pm
Andrew Jackson Jihad Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
wednesday
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm
Dogbreth Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Hard Girls Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Peggy King and the Corky Hale Trio Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm PJ Morton Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
28-Jul
monday
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
31-Jul
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
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around town Munted Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
Americas and Americans Festival: Noche de Cine Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
2-Aug
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Once Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm
Los Lonely Boys and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Greek Theatre 7:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 6:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Wardell & White Arrows Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
1-Aug
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
saturday
Hair Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
Chicago and REO Speedwagon Greek Theatre 7:30pm Hair Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Jim Campilongo Trio With Hagar Ben Ari, Josh Dion Hotel Cafe 8:00pm
I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm
Cambodian Music Festival Ford Amphitheatre 3:00pm
I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 7:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 7:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Hair Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Saint Motel Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
4-Aug
Jay Brannan & Terra Naomi Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Saving Innocence Summer Benefit Concert Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm
The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm
Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
Munted Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm The Mother Ship Sacred Fools Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
3-Aug
Alice in Wonderland Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm
Once Pantages Theatre 1&8pm
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monday
5-Aug
tuesday
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
etting round in
sunday
6-Aug
wednesday
A Concert Reading of Strindberg in Love Ford Amphitheatre 6:00pm
In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm
Arturo Sandoval at Catalina Jazz Club Aug 22 & 23.
Snarky Puppy Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
Herbie Hancock with Orchestra Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Josh Abbott Band & The Cadillac Three Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
7-Aug
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Tony Lucca & Emerson Hart Hotel Cafe 8:00pm
Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm
Trumpet and Guitar Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Michael McDonald and Toto Greek Theatre 7:30pm
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etting around Hollywood no longer has to involve looking for a parking spot or inching along Hollywood Boulevard. As local residents and tourists become more familiar with the convenience of DASH Hollywood and Metro Rail, getting to their destination has become easier. The regional transportation system has evolved, and now natives and newcomers alike can simply pick up an easy-to-follow map, and with some change in their pockets, arrive at any number of Hollywood locations with ease.
DASH Hollywood shuttle runs between Highland and Vermont Aves., Franklin Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd. Anyone can hop on DASH shuttle for 50¢ (seniors 25¢) at one of Navigate Hollywood with ease the many Hollywood stops where the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and runs north to Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Although there are no connections to destinations outside of Hollywood, DASH provides effective shorter distance transport.
Connections can be made to Pasadena on the Gold Line, to Long Beach via the Blue and Green Lines, LAX via the Green Line, and to a number of further locations from downtown’s Union Station via Metrolink trains. Maps are available on site which clearly mark distances and appropriate transfers. DASH Hollywood runs from 7am to 7:20pm Monday-Friday and 9am to 6:50pm Saturdays. DASH Beachwood runs from 6:45am to 7:37pm Monday-Friday and 7:40am-6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com The Metro Subway Red Line operates from 4:31am to 1:23am and till 2:24am on Fridays and Saturdays. Schedules and maps at www.metro.net Enjoy Weekend Shuttle Services to Hollywood Sign viewing area and Griffith Park Observatory. Saturday & Sunday only including selected holidays. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $7 can only be purchased online via link located at www.laparks.org DH
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Brahms' Double with Hilary Hahn Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Clap Your Hands Say Yeah & Stagnant Pools Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
Cuentos y Leyendas de Mexico Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm
Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8:00pm
Stanley Jordan Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm & 10:30pm
Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
9-Aug
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am
An Evening of Gospel at the Catalina featuring Tony Wilkins, Laythan Armor and Lita Gaithers Owens Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Once Pantages Theatre 2&8pm
8-Aug
Old School Saturday Night Live! Greek Theatre 7:00pm
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Spoon: "They Want My Soul" Hollywood Forever Cemetery 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Jake Owen Greek Theatre 7:30pm Gladys Knight Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Kool and the Gang Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm Once Pantages Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm RX Bandits and The Dear Hunter The Fonda 8:00pm
Morris Day and The time, Lakeside, Ready for The World & more! Greek Theatre 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Gladys Knight Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm In The Boom Boom Room Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm Kool and the Gang Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Forever Flamenco Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm Stanley Jordan Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm & 10:30pm
Calendar continues
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Event venues
where to party
El Cid
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
4212 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 668-0318 www.elcidla.com From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing top-notch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party!
6933 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Madame Tussauds is not just any wax museum with its interactive wax attraction that offers a unique full-service event haute including a 6,000-squarefoot Starlit Rooftop Terrace that is perfect for social gatherings, team building functions, and corporate dinners. http://www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/CorporateEvents
Hard Rock Café Hollywood
Miceli's ltalian Restaurant
6801 Hollywood Blvd #105 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 464-7625 www.hardrock.com/hollywoodblvd Located between the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theaters, on Hollywood’s starry Walk of Fame, the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard is the latest in Hard Rock’s concept driven design evolution. Developed to integrate technology with new and unique interactive experiences while delivering a world class menu in an atmosphere that rocks.
Paramount Pictures
Hollywood
is one of the best party towns in the nation, and around the holidays it explodes with festivities, gala events and social happenings. Here’s a selection of some of the best party venues to hold your event!
Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, 90027 (323) 662-4255 http://casitadelcampo.net Authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. In addition, there is a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, along with a variety of intimate booths if privacy is your thing. Casita del Campo is located at 1920 Hyperion Ave. in Silver Lake. Open seven days from 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are available.
Cat & Fiddle 6530 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 90028 (323) 468-3800 http://www.thecatandfiddle.com Built in 1929, the Cat and Fiddle continues the tradition of serving as Hollywood’s commissary. Celebrating 30 years as a Hollywood favorite, mother-daughter team Paula and Ashlee Gardner run the Cat and Fiddle full time. The Cat is available for location rentals and fabulous wrap, press, and private parties. 6530 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood. For event planning contact: Ashlee or Jacki : events@thecatandfiddle.com
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Hollywood Hotel 1160 North Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA 90029 www.hollywoodhotel.net Ballroom and meeting rooms available for your event with over 100 guest rooms for your attendees. On site parking and accessible to the Metro Red Line. Contact Mandy Rassuli, (310)701-8828 mandy@hollywoodhotel.net
The Hollywood Museum 1660 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood CA 90028 www.thehollywoodmuseum.com In the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum rolls out the red carpet and delivers the authentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display.
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90028 (323) 466-7000 www.thompsonhotels.com The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel welcomes you during the upcoming holiday season! Sip cocktails poolside at Tropicana Bar, grab a burger at 25 Degrees or bowl in our two lane speakeasy gaming parlor, The Spare Room. Enjoy the “Omakasa style” of The Library Bar or dine at Tim Goodell’s, Pubic Kitchen & Bar. The Roosevelt also boasts over 25,000 square feet of flexible event space, great for any social gathering.
1646 N. Los Palmas Ave.,Hollywood, 20028 (323) 466-3438 www.micelisrestaurant.com Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant operated by the Miceli family since 1949. Cozy banquet facilities.
Paramount Pictures Studios 5555 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 956-8398 www.paramountstudios.com The #1 Studio for hosting Special Events! The Studios at Paramount is more than just another alluring production lot. We also host more events than any other studio - Entertainment Concerts, Corporate events, Award Shows, Product Launches, Galas and Movie Premieres. From acre to acre we can find the space to meet your event needs.
Taglyan Center 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 978-0005 www.taglyan.com Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, Taglyan Cultural Complex has gained a reputation as being one of the most extravagant event spaces in Southern California. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology, custom furniture and linens, fine china, design and coordination, and delectable in-house catering, it is a distinctive escape to entertain up to 600 of your guests. Come encounter unsurpassed elegance coupled with fine dining and impeccable service.
10-Aug
sunday
Once Pantages Theatre 1&8pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 6:00pm Glen Hansard Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 7:00pm Iron and Wine Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Nuestras Bellas Raices Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm The Head and The Heart Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Stanley Jordan Trio Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm & 9:30pm
11-Aug
monday
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm Sara Bareilles Greek Theatre 7:30pm Sean McConnell & Wade Bowen Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm
12-Aug
tuesday
Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Blues Traveler and Uncle Kracker Greek Theatre 7:00pm Russian Journey Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Us The Duo The Fonda 8:00pm
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
17-Aug
sunday
Western Music Association Monthly Jam Autry National Center 12:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 6:00pm Smooth Summer Jazz Hollywood Bowl 6:00pm Counting Crows Greek Theatre 7:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 7:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 7:00pm Serenata Filipina Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8:00pm
18-Aug
monday
Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm John Legend Greek Theatre 7:30pm Dave Weckl Acoustic Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
19-Aug
13-Aug
The Four Seasons Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
wednesday
ZZ Top and Jeff Beck Greek Theatre 7:30pm Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Reignwolf Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
14-Aug
thursday
Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 6:30pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Elgar with Yo-Yo Ma Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Foxygen The Fonda 9:00pm
15-Aug
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Grouplove Greek Theatre 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Insects Vs. Robots & Lukas Nelson & P.O.T.R. Doug Weston's Troubadour 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm The Sexual Life of Savages Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Chick Corea and The Vigil Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
tuesday
The Hollywood Jane Revue Bar Lubitsh 8:00pm Dave Weckl Acoustic Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
20-Aug
wednesday
Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" with John Legend Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm American Music Festival Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 8:00am
21-Aug
thursday
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm All Mozart Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
22-Aug
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Lila Downs Greek Theatre 7:30pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm The Beatles' 50th at the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm 6th Annual J.U.I.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm Arturo Sandoval Orchestra Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
23-Aug
saturday
Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm
Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm 2014 Zev Yaroslavsky Signature Series: John Adams Los Angeles Premiere Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Alejandra Guzman Greek Theatre 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm Marilyn - My Secret Macha Theatre 8:00pm Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm The Beatles' 50th at the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Which One's Pink House of Blues 8:00pm
One In The Chamber Lounge Theatre 8:00pm
Arturo Sandoval Orchestra Catalina Jazz Club 8pm & 10:30
Retablos de Mexico Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm
16-Aug
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am Hollywood Heritage Walking Tour Hollywood Heritage 10:00am Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm An Evening with Smokey Robinson Greek Theatre 8:00pm Broadway Under The Stars Ford Amphitheatre 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 8:00pm
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Shopping around
where to shop
Original Farmers Market 6333 West Third St. (323) 933-9211.Over 100 shops, grocers and restaurants, including dozens of specialty retail stores and kiosks offering everything from high fashion, to designer jewelry, souvenirs, soaps and scents, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. 2 hours free parking with validation. Hours: 9am-9pm daily. www.farmersmarketla.com
Disney Studio Store and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
Hollywood
offers an amazing array of shops along its boulevards and avenues. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or souvenir, retro fashion or rock star leather, movie posters or an experience to write home about, there’s a tantalizing array of shops along Hollywood Boulevard. At Hollywood & Highland, browse fun kiosks and specialty shops. Near Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards, there’s music at Amoeba Records and find movie themed books and gifts at Arclight and stop and browse shops along the Cahuenga Corridor. For fun and shopping, you can’t beat the legendary Farmers Market. And don’t forget to shop specialty gift shops at the Hard Rock Café and MadameTussauds. At Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo you can avoid the crowds and find the perfect gift for that special someone.
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245 6400. World’s largest independent record store! Over one million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, LPs , Turntables, Band Shirts, Books and more! Rare & Collectible! Mon-Sat: 10:30am-11pm. Sun 11am-9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com.
Dome Entertainment Center 6360 Sunset Blvd. (310) 6523620. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the state-of-the-art Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.
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6834 Hollywood Blvd. Experience both iconic brands of Ghirardelli Chocolate & Disney at the new location on Hollywood Blvd. next to the legendary El Capitan Theatre. Indulge in Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes under a giant mural of Pluto, Goofy & the whole Disney gang for a fun filled family experience while shopping an abundant variety of delicious Ghirardelli Chocolate gifts and Disney merchandise. http://chocolate.ghirardelli.com/chocolate/Disney
The Rock Shop at the Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #105, (323) 464-7625. Two Rock Shops featuring Hard Rock’s limited-edition merchandise. Open 9am-12am daily. Online shop available at https://rockshop.hardrock.com
Hennessey + Ingalls Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 8, (323)466-1256. Since, Hennessey + Ingalls has grown to fill a unique niche in American retailing as the largest art and architecture bookstore in the western United States, and it is probably the same with books on the visual arts. Hours: MonFri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. www.hennesseyingalls.com
Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 817-0200. A oneof-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 Kodak Theatre (home of the Oscars® and IRIS from Cirque du Soleil®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Madame Tussauds 6933 Hollywood Blvd., (323)798-1670. Exclusive retailer of the Official Walk of Fame T-shirts, specially designed in four designs to celebrate the Walk of Fame 50th Anniversary. Come visit for gifts, souvenirs and more. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm. Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. www.madametussauds.com.
Uni Discount 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 663-4095. One of the first indoor swap meets in Los Angeles, it has been family owned and operated for the past 25 years. A truly unique shopping experience! www.unionswapmeet.com
Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608. With over 30 unique stores as well as cinemas, dining, concerts and night spots, there’s no limit to the fun gifts, clothes and specialty items you can score here. Nightly live holiday entertainment. www.citywalkhollywood.com
West Hollywood Gateway 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 785-2560. This extraordinary Shopping Center houses arguably the most popular Target in the U.S. where celebrities and the Hollywood elite shop. Also includes Best Buy and numerous restaurants and shops. While there, stop by the historical Formosa Café located on the original Route 66 Highway! You might run into Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio or a number of other local celebs who frequent there! www.westhollywoodgateway.com
WB VIPTourCenterStore 3400 Riverside Dr., Burbank. (818) 972-8687. As you wait for your tour to embark, enjoy a Starbucks coffee or Villa Dolce gelato while browsing through our gift shop stocked with Warner Bros. logo, TV and film merchandise. Hours 7:30am-7:00pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:00pm Sat-Sun. WBTour.com
Calendar
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sunday
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A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 2:00pm
Moon Over Buffalo Theatre West 2:00pm
Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 2:00pm
Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 3:00pm
In a Dark Dark House Matrix Theatre 3:00pm
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3:00pm
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Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm
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The Big Picture: Hitchcock! Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm
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The World Stage 25th Anniversary Celebration! Tribute to Jazz Legend Billy Higgins Ford Amphitheatre 6:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 7:00pm Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm The Beatles' 50th at the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm YES Greek Theatre 7:30pm
25-Aug
monday
tuesday
Panic At The Disco! Greek Theatre 7:30pm The Emperor and The Exhibition Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
27-Aug
• Warner Bros. VIP Tour with hotel pick-up
Mozart and Mendelssohn Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
3-Sep
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wednesday
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wednesday
The Academy Celebrates The Black Movie Soundtrack Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
4-Sep
thursday
Appalachian Spring Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8:00pm
5-Sep
friday
Enrique Bunbury Greek Theatre 7:30pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
LAFCPUG Editing Film Group Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 6:00pm
Atmosphere Hollywood Palladium 8:00pm
Jack Johnson Greek Theatre 7:00pm
Ben Folds Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm
Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm
Frampton's Guitar Circus Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
Elvis Costello Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
The Trunk Show Elephant Theatre 8:00pm
Moon Over Buffalo Theatre West 8:00pm
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Ruthless the Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8:00pm
28-Aug
thursday
Jack Johnson Greek Theatre 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm Thursday Night Jazz Original Farmers Market 7:00pm The Emperor and The Exhibition Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm
29-Aug
friday
Friday Night Music Original Farmers Market 7:00pm Retro Futura Tour 2014 Greek Theatre 7:00pm Taming of The Shrew Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm Bulrusher Skylight Theatre Company 8:00pm I Wanna Hold Your Hand Theatre of Note 8:00pm John Williams: Maestro of the Movies Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm Moon Over Buffalo Theatre West 8:00pm
6-Sep
Visionary Man Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8:00pm Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm
saturday
Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10:00am Twelfth Night Griffith Park Shakespeare 7:00pm A View From The Bridge Stella Adler Theatre 8:00pm
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Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7:00pm Nine Inch Nails Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Soundgarden Hollywood Bowl 7:00pm Summer Rooftop Dance Series Montalban Theatre 7:00pm
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tuesday
9-Sep
tuesday
The Planets - An HD Odyssey Hollywood Bowl 8:00pm
10-Sep
wednesday
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11-Sep
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sunday
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friday
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Dining
where to eat Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-4294. Los Feliz Village. Features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees. “Marty and Elayne” in the lounge. Dinner daily. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC) El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd., (323) 668-0318. EL Cid’s Spanish style, locally sourced cuisine is perfectly complemented by our internationally renown Flamenco Show "Teatro El Cid" and beautifully hidden Veranda, perfect for tapas or signature cocktails. www.elcidla.com
Casita del Campo Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave., (323) 662-4255. Celebrating their 52nd anniversary, this longtime Silver Lake favorite is a place where you can find all your favorite Mexican foods, excellent margaritas, and a fun, party atmosphere. Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd., (323) 466-2210. Continental cuisine, seafood specialties. L.A.’s premiere jazz venue. (See MUSIC) www.catalinajazzclub.com Cat & Fiddle Pub and Restaurant 6530 Sunset Blvd., (323) 468-3800. Bangers and mash, homemade savory pies, fish & chips, daily specials, fresh fish and delicious entrees. Hollywood’s only British Pub. Delightful patio. Lunch, dinner, after theatre. ( See MUSIC) www.thecatandfiddle.com
The
Dresden
The Fabiolus Cucina 6270 Sunset Blvd. (323) 467-2882. Located walking distance from the Pantages Theatre and Arclight Cinemas, The Fabiolus Cucina is the best place to enjoy authentic homemade Italian food. http://www.fabiolus.com Disney Studio Store and Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop 6834 Hollywood Blvd. Experience both iconic brands of Ghirardelli Chocoalte and Disney at the new location on Hollywood Blvd. next to the legendary El Capitan Theatre. Indulge in Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes under a giant mural of Pluto, Goofy, and the whole Disney gang for a fun filled family experience while browsing an abundant variety of delicious Ghirardelli Chocolate gifts and Disney merchandise. www.chocolate.ghirardelli.com Grub 911 Seward St. (East of Highland and South of Santa Monica) (323) 461-3663. The Top Chef (Betty Fraser) co-owned eatery serving California Comfort Food in a 1920’s bungalow with patio serves lunch and dinner nightly and weekend brunch. Beer and Wine. Voted “The Best Brunch, Lunch and American Food in LA”. www.grub-la.com
Elegant Hollywood Dining since 1954
R E S TA U R A N T
American & Continental Cuisine
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® and IRIS from Cirque du Soleil®). 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 Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7788. Once you savor the superior food and drink, soak in the unparalleled history, you’ll understand why tastemakers and power brokers keep coming back, generation after generation. Ready to be wowed by legendary service and savoir-faire? Step into our door - and into another time. www.mussoandfrank.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
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
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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 late-night club crowd. Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fri & Sat 9:30 am to 3 am Public Kitchen & Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 769-8888. Features a menu of eclectic American fare from Executive Chef Tim Goodell. Offering a moderately priced 100 bottle wine list, beers by draft and bottle, and an assortment of cured meats and cheeses. 25 Degrees at the Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 785-7277. 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; daily from 3-6pm. 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.
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Victors Restaurant in Victors Square 1917 Bronson Ave. (323) 464-0275 or (323) 464-0276. Famed restaurateur Bill Gotti’s Franklin Village restaurant is famous for Corned Beef and Pastrami Sandwiches. Great pasta, chicken, and fish dishes in the evening. Located on Bronson Ave. and Franklin Ave. with ample parking. www.victorssquare.com Village Pizzeria 6363 Yucca St., (323) 790-0763, and 131 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 4655566. Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soup. Free delivery. Catering, party needs for your group, office, team. Dine in or take out. Homemade meatballs, sausage, sauces, dressings, hand-spun dough prepared daily. Larchmont location includes sit down waiter service with beer and wine. From Brooklyn to San Francisco to Los Angeles. Merrill Schindler, Zagat listing. "All we are saying is give a piece a chance.” www.villagepizzeria.net
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Murals in Hollywood An array of murals provide diversion to the urban streetscape. Eloy Torrez Legends of Cinema graces the front of Hollywood High’s Auditorium on Highland Ave. with the recent addition of HH alum, John Ritter. On Hudson north of Hollywood Boulevard see Alfredo de Batuc’s A Tribute to Delores Del Rio. Thomas Suriya’s You Are The Star is at southwest corner of Wilcox and Hollywood Blvd. For a mural that requires a little more thought, travel two blocks north on Argyle and Franklin and see an untitled mural by the late Dan Collins. Noted marine artist Wyland has “gone Hollywood,” painting a whale mural on Gower at Willoughby (on a Paramount soundstage wall). See George Sportelli’s Nancy Sinatra off Highland Avenue opposite Hollywood High, Tony Curtis on the Hollywood Freeway eastbound, Frank Sinatra on east side of Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd, and Johnny Cash at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. Artist Hector Ponce’s 2-mural tribute to Hollywood faces west near Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilton. An exciting aerosol art display can be seen on Gower just south of Santa Monica Blvd. Museums Refer to listings for American Society of Cinematographers, The Autry, Guinness World Records Museum, Hollywood Bowl Museum, Hollywood Heritage Museum, the Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building, Hollywood Wax Museum, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Mole-Richardson Museum of Lighting, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. (Also see MORE MUSEUMS) Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-8011. This new museum displays many funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy, and famous crime and morgue scene photographs. $15 general admission. Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm. www.museumofdeath.net Musso & Frank’s Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7788. Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, it was a popular hangout for writers. William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Raymond Chandler, Nathaniel West, Ernest Hemingway and Dashiell Hammett. Open Tues-Sat 11am-11pm. www.mussoandfrank.com (See DINING) Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s House 1822 Camino Palmero. Home of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson for about 40 years and where David and Rick Nelson grew up. Hollywood High School, their alma mater, is only a few blocks away. (Do not disturb occupants.) Orchard Gables 1277 Wilcox Ave. Recently declared a Historical and Cultural Landmark, this arts & crafts European-style cottage built in 1904 is one of the early homes built before the moviemakers arrived in the pastoral Cahuenga Valley. This section of Hollywood was known as Colegrove, founded by U.S. Senator Cornelius Cole. Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave., (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm except holidays. (See VISUAL ARTS) 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. www.BroadwayLA.org (See THEATRE)
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Red Studios Hollywood 846 N Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 463-0808. Formerly Ren-Mar Studios, it began as Metro Pictures Back Lot #3 in 1915 and its story reads like the script of a Hollywood epic. From “The Golden Age of Television” to “The Golden Girls”, from MTV to WB, from “High Noon” to “True Blood”, the studio continues a grand Hollywood tradition. RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Paramount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use.
Pacific Design Center sculpture Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 956-1777. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates are located at Bronson entrance, not on Melrose Ave., where a new gate has been built. The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was “ready for her close-up”. Now home of Glee and Dr. Phil among other TV and feature films. Two-hour educational and historical studio tour $53 per person-must be at least 11 years of age. By reservation only. Mon – Fri, 9:30 am – 2 pm, Sat-Sun, 9:30am1:30pm. Tours start every half hour. www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS)
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 every day 10am-12am. www.ripleys.com/wp/hollywood Rock Walk/Guitar Center 7425 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov. 13, 1985. Hollywood’s RockWalk is a collection of handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who have contributed the most to promote the growth of Rock ‘n Roll music as an art form. MonFri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 11am-8pm. www.rockwalk.com
Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 848-6530. Part of Plummer Estate that Helen Hunt Jackson, author of “Ramona”, visited. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. (See FAMILY)
Runyon Canyon Park 2000 N. Fuller Ave. Historic city park. Hike the trails and explore the relics and ruins of a Hollywood estate. Parking lot entrance on Mulholland Hwy. Pedestrian entrance end of Fuller St. Open dawn to dusk.
Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave., (323) 466-3111. Dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Where classic feature films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers, In the Heat of the Night, Hopalong Cassidy and TV’s Superman series were filmed.
Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at preColumbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.)
Sunset Tower Hotel Historic Route 66 With increased awareness of Hollywood’s Route 66, a Business Improvement District is being proposed for Santa Monica Blvd. (historic Route 66) properties from Hoover Ave. to Vine St. Jeff Zarinnam, Director of Hollywood Hotel, chairman of the steering committee, is leading the $60,000 fundraising effort for the BID Feasibilty Study and Report. Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler’s home, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Self-guided tours Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. Docent tours Sat & Sun by reservation. Admission $7. $6 for students and seniors. www.makcenter.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS) Shakespeare Bridge Franklin Ave. between Myra Avenue & St. George St. Joins Los Feliz, Franklin Hills and Silverlake neighborhoods. This beloved 1925 Gothic beauty is one of L.A.’s historic landmarks. The Storer Residence 8161 Hollywood Blvd. The second of four Hollywood area textile-block designed houses by Frank Lloyd Wright was built in 1923. Do not disturb occupants. (See listings for Ennis, Hollyhock and Freeman houses) Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Formerly Columbia Pictures (19261972). Classic It Happened One Night with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with Jimmy Stewart were made here as were The Three Stooges movies. I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Flying Nun and Later TV shows filmed here. Still a working studio lot for independent productions. New building at Sunset entrance houses iconic Technicolor. Sunset Strip Doheny Dr.-Crescent Hts. Once-favorite night spots such as the Trocadero, Mocambo and Ciro’s were located here outside the city limits in unincorporated county land. Today the pleasant assortment of boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels such as art deco landmark The Argyle and historic Chateau Marmont are part of West Hollywood, “The Creative City”.
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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 Sunset Vine Tower 1480 Vine St. L.A.’s first “skyscraper” built following removal of 14-story height limit in 1960, was the skyscraper in Earthquake and now converted to spectacular apartments.
tours See listings for Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Warner Bros. Studios. Sony Pictures (Culver City) (310)244-8687; Red Line’s Inside Historic Hollywood Walking Tour 4 times daily (323) 402-1074; Architecture Tours L.A. driving tours of significant buildings (323) 464-7868. Bus tours to movie stars’ homes and Hollywood: Starline Tours (800) 959-3131; Hollywoodland Tours (323) 4624116.; All-Star Showbiz Tours personalized sightseeing tours (888) 908-3311. Dearly Departed’s Tragical History Tour (800) 979-3370; Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tours (818) 517-5988; and LA City Tours (888) 800-7878. TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s) 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. Built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and a Hollywood icon. The famous footprint ceremonies were inaugurated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. www.chinesetheatres.com (See FILM) 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: CBS Television City, 7800 Beverly Blvd, (323) 575-2345 (the KCBS phone number); CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, (818) 655-5000; KNBC/Channel 4, 3000 W. Alameda Ave, Burbank; Paramount Studios (323) 956-1777. (See TV Tickets & Tours)
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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
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Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 1-800-UNIVERSAL. Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., is a full-day movie-based theme park featuring such rides and attractions as “Transformers: The Ride 3D,” “King Kong 360 3-D,” created by Peter Jackson, the world’s largest, most intense 3-D experience, and the world-famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon as the video host. Other attractions include “The Simpsons RideTM,” “Revenge of the MummySM –The Ride,” “Shrek 4-DTM,” “Jurassic Park® –The Ride,” and “Water World®.” www.universalstudioshollywood.com.
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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 6:30am-8:30pm, 7 days a week. 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. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 9728687. Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. The VIP Tour emphasizes the technical side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations required. Hours: Mon-Sun 8:15am-4pm. Valid ID required. (No children under 8 years of age.) vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave., (323) 661-9465. Private mansion completed in 1909. 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. 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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Hollywood Arts Council presents 29th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts at Paramount Pictures Aug 10 Photo by Arturo Castillo
family fun 29th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts Sun, Aug 10. 12:00 noon-4:30pm. Presented by the Hollywood Arts Council. Free continuous family arts activities and performances for all ages at Paramount Pictures (Bronson Gate Entrance), 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 871-2787. www.hollywoodartscouncil.org Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center of the American West Free Tuesdays, Every second Tuesday of the month. Saturday Matinee Starring Gene Autry @ noon every other month. Weds Are West Days at the Autry! June 25- July 30 1-3pm. Sizzling Summer Nights all-ages dance party Thurs in Jul 10 – Aug 14 from 6pm-9 pm. National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl Jul 26 11am-5pm. ¡Vivan Los Muertos! Oct 25 3pm-9pm. 4000 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. www.theautry.org Bob Baker’s Musical World Sat and Sun 2:30pm; Wed-Fri 10:30am. Fun with Strings is a Cabaret show featuring favorite acts from over the years. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. First St., L.A. (213) 250-9995. 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 opens Jun 23 for children & Jun 28 for adults. Classes start July 7 thru Aug 16. Call for fees and registration schedule. www.barnsdall.org Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Arts Workshops held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 10am-noon at the Barnsdall Art Park. www.barnsdallarts.org Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323)467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music, & arts activities daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd, (323) 664-6418. Storytime Tues 4pm-5pm. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10:30am-5:30pm. : Summer Reading Programs June 9-Aug 12, Tues 4-5pm. Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-1334. Book Signings, see blog. 10am-6pm every day. http://chevaliersbooks.blogspot.com
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ComedySportz Kidz National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward Ave., (323) 871-1183. Offers improv classes for kids 8 -13, and teens. Saturday classes start the first of the month. www.comedysportzla.com Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-2741. Add: Make crafts with the whole family Thu 4-5pm, Theme changes each week. Story time on Tues 5pm. Ages 3 to 6 (all ages welcome). Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10:30am-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 Tuesdays for some films; lights dimmed, sound levels reduced. 10 am.www.elcapitan.go.com (See FILM & PLACES) Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933‐9211. Summer Festivities thru Aug 24. Check website for other family oriented activities. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES, MUSIC and SPECIAL EVENTS) John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave., (323) 962-3521. Volunteers and Books Tues 2:30-4:30pm & Sat 11am-1pm. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm.
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Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave., (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, fitness programs. Summer Day Camp or 3-day camp for children. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 465-1320. Dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, woodworking, gymnastics, karate and more for pre-K 6th grade. Summer Camp thru Aug 8, Mon-Fri 9am3pm www.hollywoodschoolhouse.org Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 953‐4000 ex. 2651. Registration for Children’s Fall drawing, music, dance and singing classes thru Aug 31. See schedule for adults and children at www.communityservices.lacitycollege.edu
Face painting is always a popular activity for kids and parents alike. Photo by Arturo Castillo Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime Fri 4pm. Check online at www.lapl.org as events are subject to change. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10am5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm.
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Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. See its new exhibitions, peek through its telescope, & tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Hours: Tues-Fri 1210pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. 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. New exhibit: The Beatles @ The Bowl thru Sept 28. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Sat 10amshow time. Sun 4pm to show time. (See PLACES) Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. Dance classes including ballet, jazz, belly dancing, ballroom & more. For all ages. www.hollywooddancecenter.com (See DANCE) Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors, & entertainment. www.seela.org (See PLACES)
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr., (323) 644‐4200. World‐class zoo located in Griffith Park. Visit new reptile and amphibian exhibit LAIR as well as Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, Red Ape Rainforest, and Elephants of Asia. World of Birds show weekdays (except Tues) 11:30am. An Indian Rhino Encounter is available every Sat, Sun, and on holidays at 12pm/Noon-$12. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel features hand-carved & painted wooden figures representing the flora & fauna of SoCal. (See PLACES) Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 913-4710. Baby/toddler Storytime every Weds 10:30am. Summer activities for all ages June 16-Aug 8. Free film screenings the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm. Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:30pm. Lost Studio 130 S. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-6944. Les Enfants Magiques! An on-going children’s acting workshop (ages 7-17) culminating in a performance. 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. For schedule please visit www.weho.org (See PLACES)
Children’s Festival performances will include Plaza De La Raza Folklorico, Native American, and Thai dance and full day of art activities. Photo by Arturo Castillo
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Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. Open every day of the year. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES) Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 1 (800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood’s #1 family attraction. New Despicable Me attraction and Family Fun Zone, a must (bring a bathing suit for the kids). (See PLACES) West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., (310) 652-5340. An architectural and visual delight. Call for Storytime info. West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. For full schedule visit www.weho.org
Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl, July 26 at the Autry
Wizard of Art 1947 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 661-0341. Summer Workshop, June 16 – August 22, 9am till noon. Schedule at www.thewizardofart.com
Peterson Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 930-2277. Daily and weekly hands on activities for all ages: check website. Special Children’s Summer Workshops: Heroes Week Jul 21-25; Design Week, Jul 28-Aug 1; Explorers Week, Aug 4-8. www.petersen.org
Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St., (323) 661-0341. Activities for children and teens. Free LA Kids activities include soccer, computer, piano, cooking and ballet classes. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
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)
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Silverlake Children’s Theatre Group 1110 Bates St. at Effie, (323) 634-2595. Weekly classes for young performers ages 7-18 in directing, mime, improve, stage combat, magic, playwriting and acting. Silverlakechildrenstheatregroup.org 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. Check website for children’s show. Also available for school and birthday performances. www.theatrewest.org SummerSounds World Music for Kids Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2000. Music + Art festival for children ages 3-9, Mon-Fri, Jul 7-Aug 1; Music performances and Art Workshops daily at 10am and 11:15am. www.hollywoodbowl.com/education/summersounds Travel Town 5200 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park (323) 662-5874. Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight and passenger cars, a trolley and streetcar and a miniature train ride. Take a picnic and take a trip into the past. Gift shop and docents. Weekdays 10-4; weekends 10-5. www.traveltown.org
Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of The Stars #1U, Los Angeles 90067 (213)403‐3000. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Hours: Wed‐Sun 11am‐6pm, except Sat11am‐7:30pm. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org California African American Art Museum 600 State Dr., (213)744-7432. Free. Hours Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. www.caam.org California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr., (213) 744‐2019. The West Coast’s largest hands‐on science center. See the amazing Endeavor. Hours 10am‐5pm www.californiasciencecenter.org Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, across from Union Station), (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. Hours: 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. Hours: Tue‐Sun 10am‐5:30pm, except Sat 10am‐9pm. Open every day except Mon and major holidays. 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. Hours: 10am‐5pm. www.getty.edu Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59
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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. Hours: Wed‐Sun 12pm‐5pm. www.pmcaonline.org Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd., (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and transportation history. Hours: Tues‐Sun 10am‐6pm; www.petersen.org
LACMA The GRAMMY Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765‐6800. Celebrates music, the art and technology of the recording process. Hours: 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. Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 11am‐7pm, Thurs 11am‐9pm & Sun 11am‐5pm. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American Nat’l Museum 369 East First St., (213) 625‐0414. Chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history.. Hours: Tues, Wed & Fri, Sat & Sun 11am‐5pm, Thurs 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 5pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. www.LACMA.org for complete schedule. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 100 S. The Grove Dr., (323) 651‐3704. The first Holocaust museum in the U.S. Free admission. Hours: 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. Hours: 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.. Hours: 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., (323) 934‐PAGE. Museum includes the only active paleontological excavation site in the U.S. and features Ice Age fossils. Hours: 9:30am‐5pm daily. www.tarpits.org
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Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 449‐6840. Features European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Hours: Wed‐Mon 12‐6pm, except Friday 12‐9pm 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. Hours: Tues‐Fri 12‐5pm, Sat‐Sun 10am‐5pm. Closed Dec 25. 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 open Saturdays 10am‐4pm to view Highlights of Southwest Museum Collection and see ongoing restoration underway. www.theautry.org Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd., (310) 553‐8403. Exhibitions on racism and prejudice. Free parking. Mon‐Fri 10am‐5pm, Sun 11am‐5pm. 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 Russian Orthodox Church of Protection of the Holy Virgin 2041 Argyle Ave., (323) 466-4845 The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd., (323) 661-8006 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Hollywood 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., (323) 462-0010 St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church 4510 Finley Ave., (323) 660-2700 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6128 Yucca St., (323) 469-3993 St. Thomas, the Apostle Episcopal 7501 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 876-2102 Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 876-8330 Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 665-5171 Vedanta Society 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 (See PLACES) West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-6646
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
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FEATURED TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM, includes a movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towersâ€? state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the intense, award-winning ride, “King Kong 360 3-Dâ€? on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, Transformers™: The Ride 3D, The Simpsons RideTM, Revenge of the MummySM—The Ride, Jurassic ParkÂŽ —The Ride, and the all-new 3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem.
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 Hopoff Double-Decker City Tours and the best Grand Tour of Los Angeles. Get your Free Universal Studios or Warner Bros. Shuttle with Starline ticket purchase. www.starlinetours.com
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"We believe God is calling us to be a praying and worshipping community in the city. Trusting in God’s grace, centered on Jesus Christ and equipped by the Holy Spirit, we desire to proclaim the good news of Christ with our words and lives. We want to be a blessing to our community and the world." What does this look like?! Actors Co-op drama rich worship experiences Lord’s Lighthouse homeless ministry mOURISHING PRESCHOOL vibrant children and family opportunities men’s basketball Celebrate Recovery Summer Nights 2014 for Kids This is six Wednesday evenings, 6 - 8pm, starting June 25. Inexpensive dinner, Bible lesson and LOTS OF FUN &OR AGES lFTH GRADE AND UNDER One parent/guardian must be present. 1760 N. Gower St. 90028 323-463-7161 www.fpch.org Summer 2014 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 61
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une’s Hollywood Economic Development Summit, An Urban Experience, presented in June by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, included an array of projects that have already broken ground or are in the pipeline. It amounts to $4.5 billion in development up to 2016. For Hollywood the country’s economic downtown only amounted to a 2-year lull before construction surged forward again. It’s easy to spot the projects underway as building cranes reach skyward with more on the way. Apartments and offices, hotels and shopping—the list is long and impressive. While the community is concerned about the parking and traffic, the future is here and there’s no end in sight. When I served as Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at the turn of the millennium, there were two major projects underway. At this year’s summit, over 60 projects were featured. It’s very gratifying to see that this “town” is once again taking its place as one of Los Angeles’ major economies and being touted as an “urban village”. As we move forward, the
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challenge may be to balance our progress with the “village”. For now, all roads lead to Hollywood and that is a good thing. Visitors want to visit, builders want to build, and, it seems that everyone wants to live in Hollywood. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Welcome to the 20’s—2020, that is. DH
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