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Summer Reading Four Editor’s Picks for Your Enjoyment

Welcome Muggles!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter transforms Universal Studios

The Ford Theatre

Past and Future

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Sculptor George Stanley’s Muses of Music, Dance and Drama grace entrance to the Hollywood Bowl. Photo: Anthony Nelson

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On our summer cover, the Muses of Music, Dance and Drama, created by George Stanley (whose famous “OscarTM” sculpture is awarded each year) graces the entrance to the Hollywood Bowl —an overlooked artistic treasure we pass as we speed along Highland Avenue. You never know what you’ll discover in the nooks and crannies of this famed town. Captured by photographer Anthony Nelson, the work is one of the largest art works commissioned by the WPA in 1938-1940. We should all stand the test of time as well as this art piece. Another of our treasures is shared in Rachel Flanagan’s article on the historic John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. After a two-year closure, the venue opens July 8th. Its history goes back to the earliest days of Hollywood when an annual Pilgrimage Play featured a cast of hundreds, including leading actors of the day, and scores of animals. Today the Los Angeles County’s Performing Arts Commission resumes its wonderful array of nightly performances. The theatre is now ready for the 21st century. In Hollywood it seems we delight in bringing fantasy to the multitudes and nowhere is that more prevalent than at Universal Studios. The entire region is all abuzz with the arrival of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction. Karen Yin takes us on a magical journey with Harry and the Hogwarts. Making movies come to life is what makes Universal Studios Los Angeles #1 tourist attraction. Los Angeles is experiencing record numbers of visitors and it seems they all come to Hollywood. Our urban setting confronts the visitor who equates the town with glitz and glamour. It’s important to realize that we are a fantasy factory and an industry town. We make the dreams but may not ﬁt your dreams. But if you look beyond the main streets, you will ﬁnd a lovely place where an industry began and thrives to this day. A few blocks off Hollywood Boulevard, you’ll pass the Montecito Apartments where Ronald Reagan lived when he first came to Hollywood. Charlton Heston told a story of living on Orchid Street not far from the Chinese Theatre—just he and his wife in a one-bedroom apartment. Tom Hanks strolled along the Walk of Fame early in his career wondering if he’d ever make it. Musician Dave Koz paid his musical dues and today his star is in front of Capitol Records. The town is filled with stories like this passed along from tenant to tenant, owner to owner. It may not fit your pictures but the real story is real here—and new stories are happening every day—on the streets of Hollywood. So, enjoy your summer. The hills are alive with the ‘sound of music’—the Bowl, the Ford, The Greek. You’ll have stars in your eyes and stars overhead— enjoy your summer in Tinseltown.

Nyla Arslanian

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Calendar

special events Sizzling Summer Nights at The Autry July 7–Aug 18, Thursdays 6–9pm. Salsa and Latin fusion bands party; all ages, children's dance floor. www.autry.org Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival July 7-17. Showcasing the best LGBT stories from around the world. www.outfest.org Ford Amphitheatre Season opens July 8-Oct 15. L.A. County Performing Arts Commission presents an eclectic performing arts roster. www.fordtheatres.org (See article p. 34) Monthly Star Parties at the Griffith Observatory July 9, Aug 6, Sept 10; 2-9:45pm. www.griffithobservatory.org Boston July 14. The Greek Theatre. www.lagreektheatre.com

Sample the sounds and flavors of Italy at the annual Feast of San Gennaro celebration Sept 25-27. Photo: Kayte Deioma Walk of Fame Ceremonies For current ceremony info call (323)469-8311 or visit www.walkoffame.com

Diana Ross July 15-16. Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com Baby Doll July 16-Aug 24. Fountain Theatre. West Coast premiere of work by Tennessee Williams. www.fountaintheatre

Hollyshorts Film Festival August 11-20. An annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. Various venues. www.hollyshorts.com Lila Downs with Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Aug 13-14. Ford Amphitheatre. www.fordamphitheatre.org Peter Frampton with Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug 18. The Greek. www.lagreektheatre.com Brandi Carlile with Old Crow Medicine Show Aug 20, 8pm. Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com Newsies – The Musical Aug 30-Sep 4. The Pantages. www.hollywoodpantages.com Short+Sweet Hollywood Aug 31–Sept 26. Stella Adler Theatre. The biggest little play festival in the world www.shortandsweet.org 5th Annual Sunset and Dine Sept 1. Sunset and Vine. Food festival features Hollywood restaurants and live concert. www.thecenterinhollywood.org

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Thru July 17. The Pantages. www.hollywoodpantages.com Barnsdall Fridays Thru Sept 3, 3:30-5:30. 21+. Sip wine, picnic and watch the sunset for another not-to-be-missed season of wine tasting on the hill at Barnsdall Park. www.barnsdall.org The Hollywood Museum's “Reel to Real” Thru Sept 4. Historic perspective spans 100 years of film, TV shows, and digital platforms illustrating LGBT culture through artistic expression and transformative impact. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

Cabaret – The Musical July 17-Aug 7. The Pantages. www.hollywoodpantages.com

Original Farmers’ Market Thru Sept. At Third & Fairfax. Summer Music Fri-Sat and Art festivals. www.farmersmarketla.com/events

L.A. Soul Festival July 22–24, 5:30–11pm. The Autry in Griffith Park: South Lawn. www.lasoulmusic.com

The 5th Annual Los Angeles Culture Festival June 23-26. Multiple venues. An explosion of cultural fusion. Hollywood Carnival Parade June 25 11am-4pm down Hollywood Blvd. www hollywoodcarnival.com

Forever Flamenco July 23. 8:30pm. Ford Amphitheatre. Presented by the Fountain Theatre. www.fordtheatres.org

27th Annual Mariachi USA June 25. Hollywood Bowl. The premier mariachi music festival in the world. www.mariachiusa.com The Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival 2016 June 25-Sept 4, Thu-Sun and some Wed, 7pm. Richard III thru July 26. The Tempest July 30-Sept 4. Bring a blanket! Dress Warmly! Free. www.iscla.org Hollywood Fringe Festival Thru Jun 26. Celebrates freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community; multiple venues. www.hollywoodfringe.org Garrison Keillor with Prairie Home Companion Final Tour July 1. Hollywood bowl.www.hollywoodbowl.com 8th Annual Inkslam Poetry Competition Jul 7-9 at the Greenway Court Theatre. For poetry lovers. www.inkslam.org

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L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights 2016 July 29, 7-11pm. (also Aug 26, Sept 16 ) Music series for ages 18+. Food, Fun, Talks, Animal Feedings and Dinosaurs. www.lazoo.org

Good music and food at the annual Sunset & Dine Sept 1. Cinecon Classic Film Festival Sept 1-5. Egyptian Theatre. Rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era. www.cinecon.org The Times’ Annual Food and Wine Festival Sept 2-4. Paramount Studios. A celebration of Southern California’s vibrant, influential culinary scene. www.events.latimes.com/taste The 4th Annual Coaster Show Sept 2-Oct 2. La Luz de Jesus Gallery. www.laluzdejesus.com

Blueprint for Paradise July 30–Sept 4. Hudson Theatre. World premiere. www.blueprintforparadise.com

The Monkees - Good Times: The 50th Anniversary Tour Sept 16, 7:30pm. The Pantages. www.hollywoodpantages.com/

Gladys Knight & Tower of Power Aug 3. Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com

24TH Annual Thai Cultural Day Sept 18, Barnsdall Park. Art, Kickboxing, massage, children’s activities. Free parking and admission. 11am-5pm. www.thaiculturalcenter.org

20th Annual Hollywood Pitch Festival Aug 5-7. Pitch meetings with producers, directors, agents, managers and studio executives. www.fadeinonline.com/hollywood-pitch-festival 6th Annual Brew at the L.A .Zoo Aug 5, 7pm. Ages 21+. Tastings from close to 50 craft and microbreweries, live music, dancing, pub-style grub. www.lazoo.org/brew

Feast of San Gennaro Sept 25-27. Hollywood & Highland. Celebrate Italian heritage. Food, live entertainment and rides for the kids. www.feastofla.org

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of interest 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.

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 shows and sitcoms including Queen for A Day and I Love Lucy were broadcast from here. Renovated facility includes 286-seat Linwood Dunn Theater, Academy offices and collections of the Academy Film Archive. www.oscars.org

Cahuenga Pass Ancient gateway to Hollywood created centuries ago by Native Americans. Called “Cahuenga” or “Little Hills,” it was traveled by Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola and 80 years later by Kit Carson. In 1886, Kansas prohibitionist Harvey Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, bought 120 acres of the Cahuenga Valley and named their home “Hollywood.” Capitol Records 1750 N. Vine St. World’s first circular office building and one of Hollywood’s landmarks. Built in 1956, the light on its rooftop spire flashes “H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D” in Morse code. Gold albums of its many artists displayed in lobby. John Lennon and other Capitol artists’ stars on sidewalk. Artist Richard Wyatt’s LA Jazz mural in tile depicts jazz greats. www.capitolstudios.com

Alto Nido Apartments 1851 N. Ivar Ave. William Holden’s apartment in the ‘50s film noir classic Sunset Boulevard in which he costarred with Gloria Swanson.

Church of Scientology 4810 W. Sunset Blvd. Their Los Angeles Information Center is located in the historic former Christie Hotel at 6724 Hollywood Blvd. www.scientology-losangeles.org 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)

Crossroads of the World 6671 Sunset Blvd. (323) 463-5611. Historical landmark built in 1936 as “the world’s first modern shopping center,” an architectural potpourri with Streamline Moderne, pseudo Spanish, Tudor, Moorish and French Provincal styles. Now an office complex, it is listed on National Register of Historic Places. Used for scenes in L.A. Confidential, Indecent Proposal and Argo. www.crossroadshollywood.com

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

Capitol Records

Avalon Hollywood (formerly The Palace) 1735 N. Vine St. (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as the Hollywood Playhouse, it became the El Capitan in the 40s and hosted the famed Ken Murray’s Blackouts and Hollywood Palace TV show in the 50s. www.avalonhollywood.com (See MUSIC).

Celebrity Centre International/Manor Hotel 5930 Franklin Ave. (323) 960-3201. Built in the late 1920s, Hollywood’s first residential hotel, Chateau Elysee became known as “The Manor.” Guests included Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Ginger Rogers. Now Church of Scientology center. www.manor-scientology.org

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. Demolished except for house declared a historic landmark in 1998. 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. 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. www.leasing.henson.com/history.html

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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

Columbia Square 6121 Sunset Blvd. New development underway incorporates the historic broadcasting headquarters of many early radio and TV shows. The new Columbia Square will feature a 20-story residential tower, structures, two new office buildings and underground parking. www.columbiasquare.com

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 Museum 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. Closed Mon; second Tues of every month Free. www.theautry.org (See VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY, MUSIC)

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.

De Longpre Park 1350 Cherokee Ave. A lovely old “pocket” park in neighborhood one block south of Sunset Blvd. Jerry Fuller, a young songwriter, is said to have penned Travelin’ Man, a Rick Nelson hit, on a bench in the park. Features sculptures honoring Rudolph Valentino. Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. Home of the Academy Awards. Guided tours daily from 10:30am-4pm. www.dolbytheatre.com (see Theatre) Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatre-and-film-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. www.larryedmunds.com

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SHOPS DINING NIGHTLIFE ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Highland features the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards®, conveniently located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With world-class shopping, dining, and red carpet movie premieres, it’s the ultimate Hollywood experience.

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Charlie Chaplin Studios 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)

Samuel & Harriet Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way. Built in 1924 by Frank Lloyd Wright, house had unique history as a salon of the avant-garde and a haven for artists in the early 50’s. www.arch.usc.edu/freeman-house

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.”

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. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood (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)

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 Westernstyle 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. Closed Mon. Free. www.griffithobs.org (See FAMILY)

El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (800) 347-6396. Built in 1925 as a legitimate theatre. Orson Welles‘ Citizen Kane premiered in 1941. Modernizing renovations completed in 1942 concealed its lavish interior now restored and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.elcapitan.go.com (See FILM and FAMILY) Ennis House 2655 Glendower Ave. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. For years in a serious state of decay, it is privately owned and being restored. www.ennishouse.com

John Anson Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. A historic gem originally built in 1920 and known as the Pilgrimage Theatre. Every year until 1964, The Pilgrimage Play was performed by notable Hollywood actors. Renamed in 1976 after LA County Supervisor John Anson Ford, a major supporter of the arts in LA. A facility of the LA County Arts Commission, the Ford reopens in July as a state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, offering an eclectic summer season of LAbased artists in its intimate 1,200-seat amphitheatre. (See Article Page 34) (See MUSIC & DANCE)

Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave. (323) 851-3030. Glittering example of Egyptian Revival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929 and perhaps one of the most spectacular Veterans’ facilities in the U.S. Still active, post’s past luminaries include Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou. www.hollywoodpost43.org Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. (323) 460-6360. 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. www.thehollywoodathleticclub.com

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. 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.

Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 913-4031. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and built between 1919 and 1921. Wright’s abstract geometric motif based on the hollyhock flower. Nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Open ThuSun 11am-3pm. Admission $7. www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house

Exhibit at Hollywood Museum 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, travel museum and a zoo. (See FAMILY) Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-6433. Located in the former The Hollywood movie theatre built in 1938. Open daily. www.guinnessmuseumhollywood.com Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323)464-7625. Rockstar memorabilia items on display. www.hardrock.com

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. www.hollywoodheritage.org Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. A Hollywood icon and world-class cultural attraction, the Bowl is an important part in the history of the performing arts in Los Angeles. The 60-acre site, famous for its acoustics, opened in 1921. Note Art Deco fountain at the Highland Ave. entrance. The figure of a harpist was sculpted in granite by George Stanley who also sculpted the original Oscar statuette, as designed by Cedric Gibbons. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See MUSIC)Hollywood

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Summer Reading It’s

summer time and the reading is easy…a breezy assortment of offerings that challenge your fitness or your appetite for the inner workings of filmdom. Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles is a sequel to the popular Secret Stairs: A Walking Gide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles, and features another collection of exciting urban walks through parks, canyons and neighborhoods unknown and unseen by most Angelenos. e descriptions of the walks are filled with fascinating tales about such historical landmarks as the original Bat Cave from the Batman TV show to the lake where Opie learned to fish on e Andy Griffith Show. Charles Fleming writes in an entertaining style and is the perfect book for the walker eager to explore the outdoor beauty of the Southland. Following your walk, you may want to just take it easy and peruse Paramount Studios 19402000, another in a series of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series compiled by noted Hollywood historian Marc Wanamaker, actor/comedian Michael Christaldi and E.J. Stephens with a foreword by Robert Evans. e fascinating tale of Hollywood powerhouse Paramount Pictures—beginning with its birth in the 1910s through the turbulent decade of the 1930s—was told by the authors in Early Paramount Studios. is book picks up the story during the time of World War II—a successful era for the studio—which teetered on the brink of bankruptcy before rebounding in the 1970’s with blockbusters such as Love Story, e Godfather, and Chinatown. e tale visually continues through the final decade of the 20th century when Paramount showcased some of the greatest hits in its history. What is summer reading without a novel to enjoy. We offer Foliage, an international banking spy thriller by Lorraine Evanoff, a deft mix of intrigue and romance set against a backdrop of real events in late 1980s Paris. Investment banker Louise Moscow loves her new life and career in late 1980s Paris. A dream job and fascinating friends in a glamorous city—things couldn’t be better. When she stumbles upon criminal activity at her company, the FBI and CIA force her to cooperate and bring down the murderous brazen bankers. On Amazon, Simon Levy wrote “… an incredibly timely book, especially given the release of the Panama Papers and the exposure of corruption within the banking and

Editor’s picks for those lazy days.. financial services industries. The book is a wonderful combination of non-fiction and fiction, with a heroine who is smart, beautiful, spiritual and complex. The book, which is well-researched (and even has footnotes), is obviously written by someone who knows what she's writing about. Evanoﬀ lived in Paris France for seven years, working as an English teacher and ﬁlm subtitle

translator. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she works in film finance. Her first novel is loosely based on events that occurred when she was living in France. Leaving the best for last, Slow Fade to Black completes Richard B. Jewell’s richly detailed two-part history of the RKO film studio, which began with RKO Radio Pictures: A Titan is Born published in 2012. is second volume charts the studio’s fortunes, which peaked during World War II, declined in the postwar period, and finally collapsed in the 1950s. Drawing on hard-to-access archival materials, the work illuminates towering figures associated with the studio including Howard Hughes, Orson Welles, Jane Russell and Robert Mitchum. In addition to featuring an extraordinary cast of characters, the RKO story describes key aspects of entertainment industry history; Hollywood’s collaboration with Washington, film noir, censorship, the rise of independent film production and the impact of television on film. Richard Jewell is Hugh M. Hefner Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. It doesn’t get much better than this. DH

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Continued from page 12 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. WPA-built Art Deco and science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net

Egyptian Theatre 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. Open Tues thru Sat until Showtime. Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum (See FAMILY) 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 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. Best in Television: Admission: $15 General, $12 Seniors and Students, $5 for children under 6. Contact info@thehollywoodmuseum.com for Group Tours. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

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Hollywood Tower 6200 Franklin Ave. (855) 658-5708. Recently renovated historic apartments and French-Norman architectural details appeal to those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery, and fine craftsmanship. www.thehollywoodtower.com

Hollywood Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. www.ymcala.org/hollywood

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. www.hollywoodforever.com (See MUSIC)

Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave. (323) 874-4005. 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. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See FILM)

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, donated the last $900,000 of $12.5 million for city to purchase. www.hollywoodsign.org

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 Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset. (323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 8am1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors & entertainment. www.seela.org (See FAMILY)

Hollywood Gateway La Brea Ave. 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 Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 856-1970. 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.HollywoodRoosevelt.com

L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 6331 Hollywood Blvd. and Vine. (323) 9603511. Permanent exhibition retracing the life of the founder of Scientology. Learn about one of the most acclaimed and widely read authors of all time. Open daily 9:30 am-10pm. www.lronhubbardprofile.org/profile/exhib.htm

Ferndell Park Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Opened October 30, 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Hollywood's dance and music venue for over 60 years. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. 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.

Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Anne-style Victorian residence along the Boulevard. From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended. The Knickerbocker Hotel 1714 Ivar Ave. 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 Warner 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. Walk open 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. 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. www.lafdmuseum.org

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. At Griffith Park. Where the real wildlife is! One of the world’s finest zoos. New Hippo Encounter, weekends and holidays. Advance tickets recommended. Open daily. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY) Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-8277. Get up close and personal with stars and famous personalities from the past and present. Hollywood’s newest attraction, dates to 1770 and the original Madame Tussauds. Interactive fun for the entire family. Open 10am daily. (closed for Academy Awards) 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.

Frank Sinatra mural Metro Rail Station Tours First Sat 10am-12pm. Meet promptly at 10:00am at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail. Free year round docent led tours of station artwork and info on using public transit. www.metro.net/art Montecito Apartments 6650 Franklin Ave. Fine example of art deco style with Mayan influence, listed in National Register of Historical Places. Was home to James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, George C. Scott, Ben Vereen and Ronald Reagan. Now a residence for seniors.

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Welcome, Muggles! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Transforms Universal Studios!

ood news, Muggles. You don’t need magic to unlock the doors to e Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the newest attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. Inspired by the Warner Bros. films based on J. K. Rowling’s tales of Harry Potter and his cohorts, the magical land opened to a sold-out crowd in April this year after five years in the making. With your Muggle map of Universal Studios in hand, you can navigate the town of Hogsmeade as well as any first-year wizard at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Once you pass under the stone archway to Hogsmeade, you step into a story. Snow-laden rooftops and soot-dusted cobblestone streets frame the Scottish hamlet. Robed Hogwarts disciples meander about, while costumed merchants hawk goods from colorful street carts. One of the first things that guests can do is step inside Hogwarts Express Photo in Hogsmeade Station, just past the Hogwarts Express train and its friendly conductor. ere, you can don a scarf of your choosing and have a commemorative photo taken in a passenger booth for a price. e looming centerpiece of the town, Hogwarts Castle, has reshaped the Los Angeles skyline with its fierce silhouette. “I looked up at Hogwarts and got chills,” said Stephanie Emi, who came with her husband and daughter from La Crescenta. “e size perspective is magical.” Within the castle walls is the feature attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. e thrill ride uses hyper-realistic 3DHD and an aerobatics-simulating ride system to create the sensation of being whisked through the corridors of Hogwarts to high above the castle in a multi-

Photos this page by David Sprague/Universal Studios Hollywood

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sensory adventure. Even the line for the ride provides amusement as it wends its way through the castle with artifacts from the films and other surprises lining the walls. e other ride, the Flight of the Hippogriff, is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor rollercoaster. Before climbing aboard, approach the nesting Hippogriff with care. e exhilarating flight takes you soaring past Hagrid’s hut and into the sky, where some of the best views of the wizarding world can be had. “I really liked it! It gets your heart pumping,” said Ventura resident Bianca Miguel Carlos, whose family, including her grandmother, exited the ride laughing. Muggles and budding wizards alike can tick off back-toschool checklists at Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment and Gladrags Wizardwear, where you can find the latest fashions in wizard apparel. Robes, hats, ties, and scarves are in need of owners, along with an assortment of crystal balls, telescopes, armillary spheres, magnifying glasses, and other tools for proper wizardry and witchcraft. Quidditch players, get your brooms and other sporting equipment at Dervish and Banges. At the Owl Post, you can purchase stationery, writing implements, and special Wizarding World of Harry Potter stamps and also send a letter with an authentic Hogsmeade postmark. A variety of plush owls fill the shelves, awaiting new homes and wizards to assist. Perhaps the biggest decision you make on this excursion will involve a wizard’s most prized possession: a wand. Ollivanders, billed as “Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC,” boasts over thirty regular and interactive

wands which replicate those belonging to your favorite characters—from Harry, of course, to Professor Dumbledore and Sirius Black. Peruse the scrolls beneath the windows for tips on selecting wand wood accord-

ing to personality type. If you’re still uncertain about which wand is most suitable, ask the keepers of the shop how a wand can choose you. Delightfully, many of the merchants and staﬀ speak in character. Upon overhearing a patron mention the dark lord Voldemort, a staﬀ member explained with a smile, “We don’t like to use his name. He’s He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.” If you’ve selected a wand of the interactive variety, you shall receive a map of town locations where it is ideal to practice magic. By saying the spell and waving the wand in the correct pattern, you can persuade tiers of pastries to spin at Madam Puddifoot’s Tea & Cakes, stop a quill from scribbling at Scrivenshaft’s Quill Shop, unlock a wooden chest at Wiseacre’s, and trigger a number of Continues

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other e n chantm e n t s throughout Hogsmeade. Look for bronze medallions embedded in the pavement; they mark the spots and remind you of the incantation and wand gesture necessary to cast the spell. Don’t worry if nothing happens on your ﬁrst

TOP: Rare dragon skeleton looms overhead in Hogsworth Castle. CENTRE & ABOVE: Endless Potter artifacts and tools of wizardry can be found and purchased at Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods (photo: Kevin Kolczynski) and Dervish and Banges (photo: Nathaniel Chadwick). RIGHT: Dumbledore’s office in Hogsworth Castle 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2016

few tries; a helpful wizard will step up to provide assistance. Quench your thirst and quell your hunger at the town tavern, ree Broomsticks, which welcomes weary travelers of all ilk. e bustling atmosphere, wooden tables, and vaulted ceilings will make you believe you’re about to share a meal with Harry, Hermione, and Ron, whose world influenced the traditional British menu. You can take a swig of an ice-cold Butterbeer, which might soon replace your favorite beverage. Made without alcohol and available in traditional and slushy versions, Butterbeer was described as a combination of shortbread and butterscotch—and what could be better than that? Main courses include bangers and mash, roast chicken, spare ribs, and fish and chips. Muggles in the know can request a delicious off-the-menu vegetarian platter—a heaping portion of creamy mashed potatoes, roast tomatoes, sauteed cabbage, minted peas, and fat asparagus stalks. For dessert, try the Butterbeer potted cream, sticky toffee pudding, or both! “I would come here just for this restaurant,” said Altadena resident Ingin Kim, who enjoyed a helping of the shepherd’s pie and garden salad. And for those who wish to start the day off with a hearty breakfast in Hogsmeade, the ree Broomsticks offers a traditional English breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage links, bacon, black pudding, baked beans, baked tomato, mushrooms, and potatoes as well as an Eggy Bread baguette with bacon and maple syrup. Inside the restaurant is Hog’s Head pub, which serves specialty drinks such as Wizard’s Brew, Fire Whisky, and Dragon’s Scale, along with the usual array of Muggle beers and spirits. e food and beverage carts about town also provide nourishment on your journey, including such Hogsmeade staples as Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, and Gilly Water.

Photos by David Sprague/Universal Studios Hollywood unless otherwise noted

If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to visit Honeydukes to snag a few boxes of Jelly Slugs, Exploding Bonbons, Fudge Flies, and other

sugary snacks from the fictional world. Fans of Butterbeer can find a Butterbeer-flavored treat in the dessert display case. Next door, Zonko’s Joke Shop deals in whimsy, offering novelty items, curious toys, and jokes for the whole family. Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods carries jewelry, chess sets, plush creatures, replicas of movie props, and the Marauder’s Map. Also, keep an ear and eye out for the

cheerful Frog Choir— Hogswart students singing and beatboxing on the stage in the heart of town— and the Triwizard Spirit Rally. When your foray into this magical land comes to an end, be assured that though you arrived a mere Muggle, you leave an honorary wizard. For an interactive virtual tour, visit wizardingworldhollywood.com. To join the conversation online, visit #WizardingWorldHollywood. DH

TOP: Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) enjoying a Butterbeer at the Hogs Head Pub. ABOVE: Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) in Honeydukes sampling some diabolically delicious Bertie Botts. MAIN PIC: All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Photo: Mike Dannenberg SUMMER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 19

A rts Entertainment & Comedy

Besser, Poehler, Roberts and Walsh at Upright Citizens Brigade. Photo: Anna Silman

Improv & Sketch Theatres

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.comedycentral.com/comedians/ccstag

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 nightly. www.secondcity.com/shows/hollywood (See FAMILY) Upright Citizens Brigade 5919 Franklin Ave. and 5419 W Sunset Blvd. (323) 908-8702. Everything comedy presented in 92-seat theatre, 7 nights a week. Sketch, improv, etc. All shows $5. 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. Nightly shows in three theatres. Sun and Mon are FREE before 9 pm! www.thecomedystore.com The Hollywood Improv (Improv Lab Theater) 8162 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest known and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade. www.improv.com Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC)

Grad Show at iO West. Groundlings Theatre 7307 Melrose Ave. (323) 934-4747. Improvisational & sketch theatre claims talented alumni including Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Julia Sweeney, Jon Lovitz, Will Ferrell, and Cheri Oteri. www.groundlings.com iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 962-7560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. www.ioimprov.com

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. www.laughfactory.com The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 660-4540. Hand crafted cocktails and the hottest stand up in town! www.thevirgil.com

Coffee Houses and Spoken Word

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. Free open mic, Mon 5pm. www.nerdmeltla.com

Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. www.booksoup.com

Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lillian Way (310) 281-8337. New Location! Serial Killers Sat 11pm. www.sacredfools.org (See THEATRE)

Bourgeois Pig 5931 Franklin Ave. (323) 464-6008. Revolving monthly art exhibitions. Cozy “Moroccan Room” in back.

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Dance Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-9797. Explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and humanism. www.centerforinquiry.net/la Chevalier's Books (Celebrating 75 years!) 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334 Readings, signings, kid’s story times and sing-alongs, and book club meet-ups. www.chevaliersbooks.com

Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet with Lila Downs at The Ford Aug 12-13

Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. A 3,400 seat theatre inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.dolbytheatre.com (see PLACES, MUSIC, THEATRE) El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque to Flamenco, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! (See EVENTS) El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine and Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Salsa Dance parties on Mon, Fri, and Sat with live bands. www.elfloridita.com (See MUSIC) John Anson Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East. (323) 461-3673. A state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, offering an eclectic summer season of LA-based artists in its intimate 1,200-seat amphitheatre. www.fordamphitheatre.org (See MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663-1525. Forever Flamenco one Sunday a month at 7:30pm. 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)

The Golden Age Theater (at L. Ron Hubbard Gallery) 7051 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 7981635. Live Theatrical Readings of noted author’s pulp fiction classics Saturdays at 7:30pm. Free parking on Sycamore just off Hollywood Blvd. www.goldenagetheater.com

Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (800) 982-2787 (Ticketmaster for ticket purchases). Historical landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE)

Skylight Books 1818 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz. An open space where authors discuss books. www.skylightbooks.com

Urban Bush Women perform at The Ford Aug 27. Photo: Polskin Arts

Ernest Rosenthal at Da’ Poetry Lounge. Da’ Poetry Lounge (at Greenway Court Theatre) 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Tues at 9pm. Poetry slam 3rd Tue of every month. The largest weekly open mic in America. www.dapoetrylounge.com

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A rts & Entertainment Film

Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga in the true story Queen of Katwe from Disney Pictures. Opens Sept 23. Photo: Edward Echwalu AMC Citywalk Stadium 19 Hilltop at Universal City, (818) 508-0711. See a first-run movie (something for everyone on 19 screens including the blow-your-mind 7-story IMAX®) $5 parking. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See IMAX Theatre)

Toby Kebbell and Jack Huston in Ben-Hur from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Opens Aug 19. Photo: Philippe Antonello Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival July 7-17. The only multicultural LGBT film festival of its kind. The festival will include short films, feature films, panels, workshops, and parties that highlight and celebrate the diversity of the LGBT community. www.outfest.org Hollyshorts Film Festival Aug 11-20. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Showcases the best and brightest short films from around the globe. Devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. www.hollyshorts.com Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival Aug 24-29. Raleigh Studios Screening days packed with film of multiple lengths, genres, nationalities and style; an honest, fair and true celebration of American and International Indie Film – a pure homage to the excellence of today’s grassroots filmmaker. www.lift-off-festivals.com Cinecon Classic Film Festival September 1-5. The Egyptian Theatre. Features rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era with celebrity guests and film book and movie memorabilia shows. Silent films include live piano accompaniment. www.cinecon.org Keep up with Film Festivals on the Discover Hollywood Website: www.discoverhollywood.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Film-Festivals The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood Campus 1313 Vine St. (310) 247-3000. www.oscars.org

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American Cinematheque (Egyptian Theatre) 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Presenting films and programs spanning the classics and world cinema. Tours of historic Egyptian Theatre and screenings of Forever Hollywood documentary, select Saturdays 10:30am. www.americancinematheque.com Arclight Hollywood 6360 Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-1478. Innovative cinema concept includes cafe/bar, retail, exhibit areas, Cinerama Dome and 14 theatres. www.arclightcinemas.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667‐2000. What Is A Western? Film Series July 16, Aug 13, Sept 17. Saturday Matinee Double Features June 25, Aug 27. 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.tclchinesetheatres.com Linwood Dunn Theater at the Mary Pickford Center for Motion Pictures 1313 Vine St. (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 Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Mon Film Society screenings 5pm. www.lapl.org/branches/durant (See FAMILY) Eat|See|Hear Outdoor Film Series Sat thru Sept 3. Next to The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way. Free parking. Dog Friendly. Food Trucks. Live music. www.eatseehear.com/venues/griffith-park-los-angeles

Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque) 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. Finding Dory thru Aug 7. www.elcapitan.go.com (See PLACES & FAMILY) El Cid’s Short Film Night 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. Every 1st Wed since 2009 celebrating L.A. Independent Film featuring the latest work from L.A.’s best and brightest new filmmaking talent. www.elcidla.com (See DINING, MUSIC) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-1181. Cemetery movie screenings on select Sat & Sun nights at 8:30pm. www.cinespia.org

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) 1438 N. Gower St. Box 83 / Bldg. 42 Suite 103, LA CA 90028 (323) 521-7385. Non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. www.NFMLA.org Pacific Grove Stadium 14 The Grove, Third & Fairfax (323) 692-0103. Beautifully appointed theatre lobby reminiscent of the past; 14 theatres. Newly released Movies for Parents with infants, Mon, 11am. www.pacifictheatres.com/grove Rooftop Cinema Club Montalban Theatre. 1615 N. Vine St. Thru Oct 31. 8pm. Screening a season of contemporary classics, cult and new release. Limited tickets. www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/la Saturday Movie Matinees at the Los Feliz Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 913-4710.July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17. Free popcorn. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings. www.cinefamily.org Sundance Sunset Cinemas 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. 323-654-2217. Features Independent films, reserved seating, over 21 only, wine and beer served, parking validated. $6 Tuesdays. www.sundancecinemas.com TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6925 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. First-run movies in the world’s most famous movie theatre. 30 minute tours daily. www.tclchinesetheatres.com/imax/ (See PLACES)

Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiigand and Kate McKinnon in Columbia Pictures' Ghostbusters Opens July 15 Photo: Hopper Stone

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. www.vintagecinemas.com/vista

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. Sat-Sun 12-4pm. Monthly Wed night classic film screenings. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See PLACES) IMAX Theatre/Universal Citywalk 100 Universal City Pl. (818) 508-0711. 7-story screen. Ultra spacious, stadium style, rocker seats, new large screens, 360o digital surround sound. For 3D films, you’ll don a set of high-tech 3D headsets & step into a new dimension. www.citywalkhollywood.com Los Feliz 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 664-2169. Neighborhood theatre converted to 3 screens. First-run movies. Children under 4 get in free on Wed at 10:30am. www.vintagecinemas.com/losfeliz New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd. (323) 938-4038. The premier revival theater in LA. All films 35 or 16mm. $8 double feature. $6 Kiddie Matinees at 2 on Sat-Sun. www.thenewbev.com

Matt Damon in Bourne 5 from Universal Pictures. Opens July 19. Photo: Jasin Boland

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A rts & Entertainment Music

Steven Tyler appears at The Dolby July 5. Photo: Erika Goldring

Dragonfly 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 466-6111. Wild assortment of rock music nightly. www.thedragonfly.com 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. www.elcidla.com (See DANCE & DINING)

Bare Naked Ladies perform at the Greek July 24. Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd. (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Western Music Association Showcase 3rd Sun noon to 3pm. Sizzling Summer nights Thu July 7-Aug 18 6:30-9pm. Soul Festival July 22-24. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS) Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine St. (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as LA’s first and most lavish legitimate theatre, now a multi-media concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES) Bootleg Theatre 2220 Beverly Blvd. (213) 389-3856. Live Indie music most nights. www.bootlegtheater.org (See THEATRE) Canter’s Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 651-2030. Rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop seven nights a week. www.cantersdeli.com/kibitz-room Carlitos Gardel Restaurant 7963 Melrose Ave. (323) 655-0891. Live pianist plays the America Songbook Fri and Sat nights at 8pm. www.carlitosgardel.com Catalina Jazz Club 6725 Sunset Blvd. (323) 466-2210. Hollywood’s premiere jazz club features international musicians. www.catalinajazzclub.com (See DINING) Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience—and Dolby 3D. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres, and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, THEATRE) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2016

El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine & Fountain), (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri, & Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com (See DANCE) Original Farmers Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933-9211. Friday Concert Performances thru Aug 26, 7-9pm. www.farmersmarketla.com (See FAMILY, PLACES and SPECIAL EVENTS) The Fonda 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-0808. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com John Anson Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (323) 461-3673. Nestled in the Cahuenga Pass, the Ford is a historic gem originally built in 1920, recently renovated and now a state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, offering an eclectic summer season of LA-based artists in its intimate 1,200-seat amphitheatre. www.fordamphitheatre.org (See PLACES & DANCE)

Aloe Blacc appears at The Ford July 9

www.discoverhollywood.com Gardenia Club 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 467-7444. The Association of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons. www.cabaretwest.org Ghenghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights Mon-Sat. Times vary. www.genghiscohen.com The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave. (844) 524-7335. 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.lagreektheatre.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. Site open for visits. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323)469-1181. Eclectic concerts in historic former Masonic Lodge. www.hollywoodforever.com/culture

Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323 463-0000. In addition to the comprehensive menu and bar, Pig ‘N Whistle features Live Entertainment every Wed-Sat in the Back Room along with Karaoke in the Main room every Wed and Thu. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

Diana Ross appears at the Hollywood Bowl July 15 Rockwalk (See PLACES) Rockwell: Table & Stage 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 669-1550. 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 Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxy.com Sassafras 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. www.sassafrashollywood.com Sayers Club 1645 Wilcox Ave. (323) 871-8233. Features shows and impromptu performances. Thu-Sat 9pm-2am. www.sbe.com/nightlife/locations/thesayersclub-hollywood Three Clubs 1123 Vine St. (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established/touring acts. www.facebook.com/threeclubs (See COMEDY)

Molly Ringwald appears at Whisky A-Go-Go Sept 9. Photo: Raffi Kirdi Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Home of big bands in the 40s. Today’s hottest singers, songwriters and bands. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See PLACES) 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 Largo at The Coronet 366 N. La Cienega, (310) 855-0350. A variety of live music & comedy nightly. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY) Miceli’s Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Piano melodies nightly at 6pm. www.micelisrestaurant.com (See DINING)

Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Hollywood Live music Sunday nights 5pm. No cover. All ages. www.Tinhornflats.com (see DINING) Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys first Thur 8pm. www.trepanyhouse.org (See 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. www.troubadour.com Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd. (310) 358-1881. The club of tabloid fame offers live music nightly. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com Whisky 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 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 25

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Erica Hanrahan-Ball, Shanta' Marie Robinson, Chelsea Martin and Andrew Bongiorno in The Boy From Oz at Celebration Theatre at the Lex. Photo: Casey Kringlen

Celebration Theatre Company (at The Lex) 6760 Lexington Ave. (323) 957-1884. Professional theatre with the mission of creating an outlet for LGBTQQIA voices in LA. www.celebrationtheatre.com The Complex 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 465-0383. Theatre and studio complex including: Dorie Theatre - 55 seats, Flight Theatre - 49 seats, Ruby Theatre - 55 seats, East Theatre - 50 seats, West Studio – 12 seats, and more. www.complexhollywood.com Davidson/Valentini Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres)

Burl Moseley and Bruce Nozick in Honky at Rogue Machine at The Met thru June 26. Photo: John Perrin Flynn 7th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival Thru June 26. At traditional and non traditional venues all around Hollywood. Fantastic variety. www.hollywoodfringe.org Actor’s Company Theatre 916 A North Formosa Ave. (323) 463-4639. Home of LA Comedy Fest and LA Indie Film Festival. www.theactorscompanyla.com Actors Co-op at the Crossley Terrace Theatre 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 462-8460. Located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. Celebrating 25 years! www.actorsco-op.org

Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience— and Dolby 3D. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres, and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663-1525. Original and classical theatre productions in 78-seat theatre. Adjacent secure parking. www.fountaintheatre.com (See DANCE)

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

The Tempest at The Griffith Park July 30Sept 4.

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave. Atwater Village. Home of the Echo Theatre Company which develops and presents the work of playwrights. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org Also home to the Circle X Theatre. www.circlextheatre.org

Photo: Mike Ditz

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6272. Medium-sized theatre located in Barnsdall Art Park is a facility of L.A.’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs. www.bgttix.com The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 661-9827. Productions in 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. The multi-award-winning Blank Theatre Company now in residence. Monday Night Play Reading Series. Free. Reservations Required. www.theblank.com

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Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 655-7679. An eclectic 99-seat performance space. Features innovative original plays. www.greenwaycourttheatre.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) Independent Shakespeare Company 3191 Casitas Ave. #168, (818) 710-6306. Presents new plays that connect to history and experimental productions of classical plays. Free Shakespeare in Griffith Park, Thur-Sun, June 25-Sept 4. www.iscla.org

Skin of Honey at Macha Theatre thru June 25 and Sept 9-24

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatres 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7300. Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre (See FAMILY)

MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave. (855) 585-5185. New home of The Rogue Machine. Large 99-seat main stage and 35-seat black box. Engaging diverse audiences by presenting vital, invigorating productions. www.roguemachinetheatre.com

Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-9988. Multi-arts complex with spacious lobby and 46-seat and 49-seat theatre located on Theatre Row. www.theatreplanners.com

McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1008. 60-seat theatre. Also acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com

Macha Theatre Company 1107 N. Kings Rd, West Hollywood. (323) 314-6332. Formerly The Globe Theatre. www.machatheatre.org

Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St. (323) 871-2420. By staging theatre that emphasizes artistic collaboration, diversity, interdisciplinary work and community participation, it aims to establish a truly authentic cultural center for Los Angeles, and contribute significantly to the development of a new narrative for the American theatre. www.themontalban.com

Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave. (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com

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Andrea Goss and the Kit Kat Girls in Cabaret at The Pantages July 17-Aug 7. Photo: Joan Marcus

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Anthony Battelle and Karen Ragan-George in The Leather Apron Club at Theatre West July 15-31. Photo: Charlie Mount

Moving Arts 1822 Hyperion Ave. (323) 472-5646. 30-seat black box theatre. www.movingarts.org Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 468-1770. Historical-cultural landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywoodpantages.com (See PLACES)

Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. 99-seat Marilyn Monroe and 49-seat Stage Lee theatres. www.strasberg.com Studio C Artists 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. 415-336-0513. Small intimate theatre on Theatre Row. www.studiocartists.com Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 856-8611. Avant-garde experimental theatre in the “Cahuenga Corridor.” www.theatreofnote.com Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of 15 theatres. Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W. (323) 851-7977. Founded in 1962, many productions have gone on to Broadway and film; 168 seats. www.theatrewest.org (See FAMILY) Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave. (323) 653-4667. Presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com

Renberg Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) Renegade Theatre 1514 N. Gardner St. (323) 874-1733. Classes and productions, home to the Renegade Theatre Group. www.rtgla.com Rogue Machine Theatre (see MET Theatre) Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lilian Way (310) 281-8337. Check out their new space on Theatre Row. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY) Skylight Theatre Company 18161⁄2 N. Vermont Ave. (213) 761-7061. Professional company develops and produces new plays that express the social mores of our times. Ample parking. www.skylighttheatrecompany.com Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE) 3301 Beverly Blvd. (213) 351-3507. Recognizes emerging cultural questions through the production of new or under-exposed plays. www.sonofsemele.org

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Curt Bouril, Liam Tobin, Abby Mueller, Ben Fankhauser and Becky Gulsvig in Beautiful the Musical at The Pantages June 22-July 17 Photo: Joan Marcus

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Visual arts Advocate and Gochis Galleries 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7325. Exhibits works of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists. Drag Angeles thru June. Mon-Sat. www.lalgbtcenter.org/art Antebellum Hollywood Gallery 1643 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 856-0667. Fetish and homoerotic gallery; viewer discretion is advised. Trois Homes de Paris thru July 15. Thu-Sat 1-7pm. antebellumgallery.blogspot.com Artists Corner 6585 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 464-3900. Art services and exhibits LA artists Zachary Crane: Small Town Hero thru July 9. Project Mermaids Aug 27-Sep 5. www.artistscorner.us

Valerie Green: Left to My Own Devices at Meliksetian | Briggs Gallery thru June 25 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. Imaginary Rooms thru July 29. Open daily. www.artspacewarehouse.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park). (323) 667-2000. California Impressionism: The Gardena High School Collection thru Oct; Revolutionary Vision: Group f/64 and Richard Misrach Photographs From Bank of America Collection thru Jan 8; LaRaza opens Aug 27. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org (See PLACES, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres were given to Los Angeles by oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1927. Includes L. A. Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center, and Barnsdall Art Center. Daily 5am-10pm. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Center 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more for all ages. Mon–Sat. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Michael Benevento 3712 Beverly Blvd. (323) 874-6400. Contemporary art gallery representing cutting-edge, conceptual artists in Los Angeles. Brian Mann: Pleasure Faire thru July 16. www.beneventolosangeles.com

Lucio Lopez Rey (19041957): The Chief at The Autry thru January Corita Art Center 5515 Franklin Ave. 323-450-4650. The Joyous Revolutionary, a chronological overview of the art of activist, artist, teacher and former nun Corita Kent. Mon-Fri 10am4pm. Reservations recommended. www.corita.org

Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-5557. DeLoss McGraw: as with a picture, so with a poem thru July 2. Tue-Sat. www.couturiergallery.com Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Frank Horvat: Please Don’t Smile thru July 9. Tue-Sat. www.faheykleingallery.com Gallery 1988: East and West 7021 & 7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 424-3705 (East), 937-7088 (West). Wed-Sun. Matthew Skiff thru July 9 (East). Alex Pardee and Matt Richie thru June 25. Group Show: Twenty Years Later July 1-16. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Gallery 825 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. Non Sequitur June 25-July 22. LAAA Benefit Auction July 30. Tue-Sat. www.laaa.org Gavlak 1034 N. Highland Ave. (323)467-5700. Lecia Dole-Recio and Dean Sameshima thru July 9. www.gavlakgallery.com Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Richard Serra: Elevational Weights and Double Rift IV thru July 1. Mon-Fri. www.geminigel.com

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Juan Muniz: Priority Postage Painting Aug 5-28 at La Luz de Jesus Gallery.

Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd. (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us

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Blue Logan: Writing on the Walls of Fashion at 4AM Gallery at the Pacific Design Center thru July10

Jean Chartlot (1898-1979) Woman Standing, Child on Back at Toby Moss Gallery Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Bradford Salamon June 25July 23. Hung Viet Nguyen July 30-Aug 27. Wed-Sat. www.launchla.org Hannah Hoffman Gallery 1010 N. Highland Ave. (323) 450-9106. Contemporary Art. Group Show: A Change of Heart curated by Chris Sharp thru July 16. Tue-Sat. www.hannahhoffmangallery.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd. (310) 2748047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Recent acquisitions include works by Pierre Fremont and Hans Otto Orlowski. Mon-Sat. www.triggison.com Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Exhibits American emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Todd Carpenter/Vonn Sumner July 30Aug 27; Edward Walton Wilcox Sept 10-Oct 1. www.mkgallery.com Kohn Gallery 1227 N Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311. Ori Gersht: Floating World July 9-Sept 2. Tue-Sat. www.kohngallery.com KM Fine Arts 814 N. la Cienega Blvd. (310) 854-0540. American and European artists of early modernism, postwar, and contemporary art. Victor Matthews: The Longest Road and Darryl Sivad: Wall Street thru July 18. Tue-Sat. www.kmfinearts.com LA><ART 7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. Experimental exhibitions animating dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences and reflecting the diversity of the city. Kristin Calabrese, Joshua Aster, Jillian Mayer, and Warren Neidich thru July 9. www.laxart.org LAM Gallery 918 N. Highland Ave. (323) 498-5977. Alternates established artists and emerging ones. www.lamgalleryla.com Leica Gallery Los Angeles 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. Established and up-and-coming photographers. Marc De Poala: 60 Seconds and Darryl Sivad: Wall Street thru July 18. Open daily. www.leicagalleryla.com

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La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker: Kona Kitsch and The Poster Pop Collection July1-31. Juan Muniz & Jasmine Worth, Michael Murphy, Maryrose Crook, and Bunnie Reiss Aug 5-28. The Fourth Annual Coaster Show Sept 2-Oct 2. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko complex. Opening receptions 1st Fri 8-11. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm. Thu 11am9pm. Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. Sun 12-7pm. www.laluzdejesus.com Los Angeles Center of Photography 1515 Wilcox Ave. (323)464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows. Annual Members’ Exhibition July 30–Aug 26. Mon-Fri. www.lacphoto.org 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 The Palinopsic Field thru Aug 14. Wed-Sun. www.welcometolace.org Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. COLA 2016 thru July 3. Open Call: Play Aug 14-Sept 18. Free. Thu-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org (See Barnsdall Art Park) M+B 612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 550-0050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis exhibits established and emerging artists. Summer Show July 7-Sept 2. Tue-Sat. www.mbart.com

Maurice Green: Tondu at Trigg Ison Fine Art

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Mimi Lauter: A Carnival of 'Musical Echo at Tig Sigfrieds Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 6511510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio (1922) exploring the disciplines of art and architecture. Routine Pleasures thru Aug 24. Free Fridays 4-6pm. Wed-Sun. www.makcenter.org Matthew Marks Gallery 1062 North Orange Grove. (323) 654-1830. Modern and contemporary art in a variety of media. Pavlova’s Dawg and other Works by Gallery Artists thru June 25. Tues.-Sat. 10am -6pm. www.matthewmarks.com Meliksetian | Briggs 313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Contemporary art gallery. Todd Gray: Time Machine /Hippie Dandy thru Aug 13. Tues-Sat. www.meliksetianbriggs.com

Abraham Cruzvillegas at Regen Projects Sept 10-Oct 22 MTA Metro Art Tour (213) 922-2738. Metro offers regularly scheduled and special request group tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. www.metro.net/art (See TOURS) Morrison Hotel Gallery 1200 Alta Loma Rd. & 6250 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 498-5889. Features inspiring and iconic images of musicians over the last fifty-plus years. Don’t Look Back thru June 26. Open daily. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd. (323) 933-5523 20th Century American prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Latin Politics July 3-Sept. Tue-Fri 12-4pm and by apt. www.tobeycmossgallery.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 289-5223. Don’t Look Back: The 1990s at MOCA thru July 11. Hito Steyerl: Factory of the Sun thru Sept 12. Free. Tue-Sun. www.moca.org

DeLoss McGraw: Nostalgia at the Couturier Gallery thru July 2

Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 6570800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Art Malpractice at CMay Gallery thru July 8; Anthony James: Morphic Fields at Varola thru July 29; Blue Logan: Writing on the Walls of Fashion at 4AM Gallery thru July10. Mon-Fri. www.pacificdesigncenter.com

Redling Fine Art 6757 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 230-7415 Kate Groobey: Perfect Potatoes thru July 9. www.redlingfineart.com Regen Projects Hollywood 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Contemporary art. Daniel Richter: Wild Thing thru Aug 13; Abraham Cruzvillegas Sept 10-Oct 22. Tue-Sat. www.regenprojects.com Diane Rosenstein Fine Art 831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. Tue-Sat. Mike Shultis: All American and Roland Reiss June 24-Aug 12.www.dianerosenstein.com Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 938-5222. Tue-Sat. Modern & Contemporary: Paintings, Drawings, Prints & Sculpture. Patrick Graham: The Silence Becomes the Painting thru July 30. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com Tif Sigfrids 1502 Wilcox Ave. (323) 907-9200. Contemporary art. Refenestration thru July 2. www.tifsigfrids.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-2600. Specializes in California Impressionism and American Scene painting. Tue-Sat. www.sternfinearts.com Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. Helen Lundeberg and the Four Abstract Classicists thru July 2. Jean-François Spricigo: Friends and Other Animals July 16-Sept 9. Tue-Sat. www.louissternfinearts.com Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd. (323) 965-5578. John Williams thru July 2. Tue-Sat and by appt. www.tellesfineart.com

Mr. Musichead Gallery 7420 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-0042. Where music and art meet. Weekly artist receptions. Mon-Sat. www.mrmusichead.com

Steve Turner Contemporary 6830 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-6830 Emerging and international artists. Ivan Comas thru July 9; Jia & Luciana Lamothe July 23-Aug 27. Tues-Sat. www.steveturner.la

New Image Art 7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. Established and emerging artists from the street, skate, fine art, and surf scenes. Land Boys: Swamp of Time thru July 9. Tue-Sat. www.newimageartgallery.com

Various Small Fires (VSF) 812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. Dedicated to exhibitions that challenge conventional modes of art production and presentation. No! I am no singular instrument thru July 9. Tue-Sat. www.vsf.la

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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre #19) 2. STELLA ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 3. AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western 4. AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. 5. AMOEBA RECORDS 6400 Sunset Blvd. 6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #29) 7. BARNSDALL ART PARK 4800 Hollywood Blvd. 8. CAPITOL RECORDS 1750 N. Vine St. 9. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd. 10. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 11. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 Hollywood Blvd. 12. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 13. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. 14. COUTURIER GALLERY 166 N. La Brea Ave. 15. CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD 6671 Sunset Blvd. DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #34) 16. DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N. Vermont Ave. 17. EAST HOLLYWOOD (east of Western; south of Hollywood Blvd.) 18. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd. 19. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd. 20. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. 21. FERNDELL Western Ave. & Ferndell 22. THE FONDA 6126 Hollywood Blvd. 23. FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. 24. FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. 25. GREEK THEATRE 2700 N. Vermont 26. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E. Observatory Road 27. GRIFFITH PARK Entrance at Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo 28. GROUNDLINGS THEATRE 7307 Melrose Ave. 29. GRUB 911 N. Seward Ave. 30. HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 31. HOLLYWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB 6525 Sunset Blvd. 32. HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 N. Highland Avenue 33. HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS 1040 N. Las Palmas HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (323) 469-8311 34. HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Ivar St. (Hollywood to Sunset) 35. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. 36. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 37. HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1521 N. Highland Ave. 38. HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave. 39. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. 40. HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 6215 Sunset Blvd. 41. HOLLYWOOD POST OFFICE 1615 Wilcox 42. HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 7000 Hollywood Blvd. 43. HOLLYWOODLAND STONE GATES Beachwood Drive 44. L. RON HUBBARD LIFE EXHIBITION 6331 Hollywood Blvd. 45. LARCHMONT VILLAGE Larchmont Blvd. and Beverly Blvd. LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #34) 46. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd. 47. JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 6840 Hollywood Blvd. 48. KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE BROADCASTING 5800 Sunset Blvd. 49. LAUGH FACTORY 8001 Sunset Blvd. 50. LIBRARY (Francis Goldwyn Memorial Library) 1623 Ivar 51. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Blvd. 52. LOS FELIZ Vermont Ave. and Los Feliz Blvd. 53. MADAME TUSSAUDS 6933 Hollywood Blvd. 54. MAGIC CASTLE 7001 Franklin Ave 55. MATRIX THEATRE & MELROSE AVENUE 7657 Melrose Ave. METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood & Highland; Hollywood & Vine; Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City 56. MICELIS 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. 57. RICARDO MONTALBAN THEATRE 1615 N. Vine Street 58. MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los Feliz Blvd. % Riverside Drive 59. MUSSO & FRANK GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd. 60. ORCHARD GABLES 1577 Wilcox Ave. 61. PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd. 62. PARAMOUNT PICTURES 5555 Melrose Ave. 63. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 64. RAFFALLO’S PIZZA 1657 N. LaBrea Ave. 65. RIPLEY’S 6780 Hollywood Blvd. 66. ROCKWALK 7425 Sunset Blvd. 67. JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. 68. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 8920 Melrose Ave. 69. SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N. Gower Street 70. SUNSET STRIP (Crescent Heights to Beverly Hills) 71. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 72. THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 73. THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Dinosaur) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Dinosaur) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 74. UNI DISCOUNT 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. 75. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 76. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 131 N. Larchmont Blvd. 77. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd. 78. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank) 79. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY GO WEHO 7110 Santa Monica Blvd. 80. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. 81 YAMASHIRO 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. 82. 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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The Ford Past Future and

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he John Anson Ford Amphitheatre is one of the oldest performing arts venues still active in Los Angeles today. For nearly 100 years, audiences have gathered at this memorable venue to share in magical and intimate moments with artists of all kinds. With ambitious artistic beginnings, this 32-acre County regional park located across from the Hollywood Bowl in the Cahuenga Pass continues to dedicate its 1,200 seat outdoor theatre space to a diverse roster of local musical and performance events in Los Angeles County. In addition to its renowned summer season, the Ford presents interactive art events at the amphitheater and throughout Los Angeles making it a constant hub for local residents to have an authentic LA experience. However, years aged the Ford eatre’s beautiful historic site making extensive renovations and updating necessary. Now, after three years and $65.8 million, the refurbished John Anson Ford Amphitheatre reopens its doors as one of the premiere outdoor venues for live entertainment in Los Angeles. e Ford eatres began in 1920, when Christine Wetherill Stevenson, heiress to the Pittsburgh Paint Company fortune, left the summer amphitheater project that was to become the Hollywood Bowl due to creative differences. Mrs. Stevenson had written a Pilgrimage Play, an interpretation of the first four gospels according to the Kings James Version of the Bible, and wanted a dedicated space for its performance. Believing the dramatic outdoor scenery of the area would be the perfect setting for her play, she purchased 28 acres in the Cahuenga Pass Canyon and commissioned Ellis Reed to build the first rudimentary structure, which was eventually developed into the beautiful Pilgrimage Play eatre. e first performance of the

Pilgrimage Play was held on June 27, 1920, and the tradition that Mrs. Stevenson wished to begin continued long after her premature death in 1922. Each summer, e Pilgrimage Play was performed with notable actors until 1929 when the original wooden structure was destroyed by a brush ﬁre. In 1931, a new theater was constructed of concrete and designed in the style of ancient Judaic architecture meant to resemble the gates of Jerusalem and the summer tradition continued. e performance was met with another brief interruption in 1940 during World War II when the dressing rooms were converted into sleeping quarters for servicemen as they passed through Hollywood. In 1941, the Pilgrimage Play Association deeded the property to the County of Los Angeles and in 1964, e Pilgrimage Play made its ﬁnal curtain call when church and state politics brought a lawsuit against the County for using a County facility exclusively for a religious performance. Today, the only reminder is the symbolic cross above. In 1976, to honor the late LA County Supervisor’s support of the arts, the theatre was renamed the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. John Anson Ford helped create the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, encouraged the building of e Music Center and worked to acquire the Descanso Gardens among many other achievements. e Amphitheatre continued to serve as the summer home for Shakespearean theater, longrunning free Jazz concerts, and dance performances but the audience dwindled and the facilities slowly deteriorated. In the late 80’s, the Ford Amphitheatre served as one of LA’s biggest punk music venues with legendary performances by bands such as Janes Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Ramones.

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The Pilgrimage Play—the original purpose for building the theatre—ran from 1920 through 1964, with interruptions from a destructive fire and World War II.

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TOP: The Pilgrimage Play Amphiteatre, as rebuilt in 1931. RIGHT: Entryway to the Ford Theatre.

In the 90’s, former County Supervisor Ed Edelman obtained funding for capital improvements and began to revamp the theatre creating Summer Nights at the Ford, the Fords now famous summer season. As a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Ford summer season was designed to allow music, dance and theatre groups in LA County a major venue for performances. Each group was selected through a competitive application process, receiving front of the house, production, and marketing support as well as the majority of the box office proceeds. is promising program, whose inaugural season began in the summer of 1993 with only 12 performances, blossomed into an annual summer season with over 70 events supporting hundreds of local arts organizations. In 2008, the Arts Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation and Ford eatre Foundation worked with the architectural firm Levin & Associates to create the Ford eatres Project, a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the historic facility that addressed needed improvements in a multi-phased plan to expand the experiences of artists and audiences alike. Former County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky was a major motivator behind the project, which began in 2013 with the installation of new seats and restoration of the iconic Judaic architecture to its former unpainted concrete. e most recent phase of the plan began in September 2014, preempting the summer 2015 season and will be finished just in time for the summer 2016 season opening this July. Some of the improvements have been invisible to the eye but restorative to the land such as hillside sta-

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a look back...

bilization and drainage improvements. One of the most notable changes is a new sound barrier that will muﬄe the noise from the 101 Freeway. Artists and audiences will appreciate the newly reconstructed stage with new lighting and infrastructure improvements. e 87-seat indoor theater, called Inside the Ford, is being repurposed as an indoor self-serve food market. is was a necessary decision as the indoor theatre could not be used simultaneously with the outdoor theatre due to noise and it will oﬀer visitors a cozy new indoor market. A new picnic terrace and raised deck above a loading dock and vehicle turnaround will accommodate around 125 people who can order from the theatre’s new concession services and enjoy an outdoor eating experience. e plan for the concession services is to include a full kitchen and Crumble Catering will de-

a look ahead...

velop a menu that will include full dinners. An upper-level oﬃce space will complete the acoustical envelope for the theatre. e picnic terrace and concession stands are expected to be completed by August when the County and Ford eatre Foundation will hold a dedication ceremony. Funding for the nearly $66 million in renovations came from L.A. County capital project funds with addi-

tional support from private donors. The current phase of the project came in around 17% over the original estimate due to unforeseen events, but it is residents’ tax dollars at work to continue to bring local culture to the venue. Future plans awaiting funding include The Ford Plaza with a restaurant, 299-seat theatre, box office, conference rooms, and visitor amenities. The existing box office would be converted into a museum and gallery. There are plans to create a transit center for bus/van loading and unloading, a three-level parking structure and a rehearsal and event space. Finally, an approximate 0.75-mile formal ridgeline-hiking trail would be created to allow visitors access to scenic views of the Hollywood Reservoir, Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory. From the early days of The Pilgrimage Play to performances from some of LA's most beloved artists, the Ford has become a treasured landmark in Los Angeles' history and will continue to pave the way for an incredible future for Los Angeles performing arts. DH

TOP: New picnic terrace will be a popular new addition. Rendering courtesy of Levin & Associates LEFT: Tom Morello and Jail Guitar Doors

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Buy or Rent a Piece of History

ot by lot, house by house, apartment by apartment and you can even throw in a hotel here and there, there are few places on the planet that provide the abundance of opportunities to stay or live with history. Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Gable and Lombard and countless others stayed and played in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Today, there isn’t a week that goes by that the red carpet isn’t out for a generation of new celebrities who enjoy the events and nightlife at this famous venue. Along the famous Sunset Strip, the legends and lore at the Chateau Marmont Hotel and the Sunset Tower (now e Argyle) provide not only the wonderful atmosphere and excitement of that infamous piece of land that connected Hollywood and Beverly Hills before West Hollywood incorporated as a city and made it more, or less, legitimate. But it’s in our residential properties where legend and lore meet and mingle up and down our hillsides and along such streets as Franklin, La Brea and Hollywood Boulevard. Real estate buying and selling has been part of Hollywood’s DNA almost since DeMille and Lasky arrived in 1912. In fact, it wasn’t long after that the Cecil RIGHT: Argyle Hotel BELOW: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House had a starring role in Bladerunner.

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By Nyla Arslanian

LEFT: John Barrymore’s garden BELOW: Sheryl Crow recently sold her compound that included this impeccably restored Craftsman home.

himself moved into a mansion in what is now the Laughlin Park area of Los Feliz, now a gated compound where W. C. Fields, Deanna Durbin and even Charlie Chaplin lived for a while. In later years, Lily Tomlin and jazz artist Chic Corea were residents. If George Washington slept around the east coast, so did Charlie Chaplin in more ways than one here in Hollywood. Countless businesses and homes are credited with having once been owned by Charlie. Whitley Heights, which counted Rudolf Valentino, Bette David, Barbara Stanwyck, Rosalind Russell, Tyrone Power, Jean Harlow and William Powell among its residents, was one of filmdom’s early enclaves. Today, remnants of stairs and passageways connecting the residences still exist. It was a much easier way to move between homes than exiting and using the winding streets. Designed in 1918, to resemble an Italian hillside town, much of the area was developed by 1928. e romance and allure of that time still can be felt strolling the neighborhood. Whitley Heights has been designed a Preservation Historic Overlay Zone. Even if a home or apartment wasn’t owned by a noted celebrity past or present, many were bought by directors, set designers, property managers, screen writers, the countless behind the scenes or those actors and actresses who were among the hundreds of supporting cast members whose names we may not recognize as the credits roll. In some cases, it might not be the person, but the property that’s the star such as the house off El Contento Drive that was featured in the classic film noire Double Indemnity or the Lido Apartments on Wilcox featured on the Eagles’ Hotel California album cover. Part of the game of living here is recognizing buildings and streets in scenes from scores of movies filmed in Hollywood.

Castillo Del Lago formerly owned and restored by Madonna.

Alto Lido Apartments was featured in classic Sunset Boulevard.

e Alto Nido was immortalized in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard as the home of down-on-his-luck writer Joe Gillis played by William Holden. Its actual residents included Fatty Arbuckle, Claudet Colbert and George Cukor. Nearby the Montecito Apartments—now aﬀordable housing for seniors—claims such notables as Ronald Reagan, Mickey Rooney, James Cagney, George C. Schott, Geraldine Page and Ben Vereen as tenants. If celebrity digs aren’t your thing, homes by noted starchitects Wright (both Frank and son Lloyd), Schlinder and Neutra range from seethrough glass hillside perches to Mayan inspired concrete block wonders. A quick search of L.A. Times Hot Properties’ archives reads like a who’s who of movie, TV and music with Chris Brown, Ashton Kutcher, Katy Perry, Aziz Ansari, Jodie Foster, Michael C. Hall, Halle Berry, Esai Moralis, Tim Allen,Tim Parsons and Kristen Stewart among the many “names in the news,” buying or selling homes in the Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz. In 1993, it was Madonna who was the head of the pack as she purchased

Lloyd Wright’s Samuel-Novarro House was one of Diane Keaton’s restoration projects.

and renovated Castillo Del Lago, a hilltop estate that had been owner by the gangster Bugsy Siegel during the prohibition years. She directed attention to the values to be had in the hills to the east. Following that acquisition, she looked even further east to Los Feliz where she once again purchased a hilltop mansion and went to work.at house was bought by Katherine Heigl and others since, but the move was on. Others had lived quietly enjoying the real life of the community far above, yet with easy access to the studios and nightlife. Annie Potts was a Los Feliz resident a was Michael C. Hall, Tim Parsons and, when legal details are resolved, Katy Perry as well. So in Hollywood our houses and apartments have provenance and the hills are alive with the stories. How much is rumor, legend or lore? Who knows? For those of us who live in an apartment that was once Charlton Heston’s in the very beginning of this career or in a villa owned by a gangster or “Evita,” it’s all part of the glamour, the mystique and allure. We’re living in Hollywood. DH.

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EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: With 60,000 entertainment seats in Hollywood, space restrictions and information available at presstime, listings are not complete. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, events and performance times are subject to change. Consult theatre, gallery, and music venues for further information. Television show tapings and most theatre showings are not included. Calendar is frequently updated at www.discoverhollywood.com. Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm

Smoke MET Theatre 11pm

Speaking in Tongues Matrix Theatre 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

june 26

Bearson Roxy 8pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 1 + 6:30pm

A Thorn in the Family Paw Theatre West 8pm The Big Snake Complex Theatre (East) 8:30pm Honky MET Theatre 8:30pm Jon Brion Largo at the Coronet 9:30pm

McCready Dragonfly 2:30pm Gruesome Playground Injuries Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

saturday

Sleeping Beauty Theatre West - Children's Theatre 1pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm Lamprey Sacred Fools Theatre 7pm Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 2pm A Thorn in the Family Paw Theatre West 2pm

Smoke MET Theatre 11pm

june 25

monday

Break In Theatre Asylum 1pm

JonBenet Ramsey - The Musical McCadden Place Theatre 10:30pm Lamprey Sacred Fools Theatre 11pm

june 20

Awkwardly Fabulous Studio C Artists 1pm Winter is Coming Actor's Company Theatre 2pm

Break In Theatre Asylum 9pm

Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte appears at The Roxy July 16.

sunday

Speaking in Tongues Matrix Theatre 3pm Honky MET Theatre 3pm Fairy Tales Against Humanity Lounge Theatre 3:45pm That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Shadow of Doubt Actor's Company Theatre 4pm

JonBenet Ramsey - The Musical McCadden Place Theatre 5:30pm

Ruben Guthrie Matrix Theatre 4pm

Fool for Love Davidson-Valentini Theatre 7pm

Voices Studio C Artists 4pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

JonBenet Ramsey - The Musical McCadden Place Theatre 4:30pm

Ruben Guthrie Matrix Theatre 7pm

Reggae Night XV Hollywood Bowl 7pm

Drc's Home Grown Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm

Bull MET Theatre 5pm

Speaking in Tongues Matrix Theatre 7pm

Case / lang / veirs with special guest Andy Shauf Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Bull MET Theatre 7pm

Fairy Tales Against Humanity Lounge Theatre 7:45pm

27th Annual Mariachi USA Festival Hollywood Bowl 6pm

The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

No te va gustar Roxy 7pm Mudcrutch with The Shelters The Fonda 7pm Let's Fall in Love Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Pete Rock & CL Smooth Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Dan and Phil Dolby Theatre 8pm

Mudcrutch with The Shelters The Fonda 7pm

Graveface Records Roadshow Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Troy Fountain Theatre 8pm

ACT OF DEFIANCE Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Adam & Eve Theatre of NOTE 10pm

Ruben Guthrie Matrix Theatre 8pm

Neko Case, K.D. Lang & Laura Veirs Greek Theatre 8pm

Drc's Home Grown Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm

Midnight Faces Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Tribute to Fallen Stars Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Adomian & Atamaniuk Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm

june 21

tuesday

McCready Dragonfly 7:30pm

Ruben Guthrie Matrix Theatre 8pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

june 27

Cee-lo Roxy 8pm

The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm

Cub Sport Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Unlocking the Truth Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Bull MET Theatre 8:30pm

Gruesome Playground Injuries Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

Speaking in Tongues Matrix Theatre 8pm You Won't Bootleg Bar 8:30pm Bull MET Theatre 8:30pm Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

june 22

wednesday

Beyond Unbroken Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Adam & Eve Theatre of NOTE 7:30pm Fool for Love Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm Works by Women Free Reading Series Matrix Theatre 8pm

Speaking in Tongues Matrix Theatre 8pm

Let's Fall in Love Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of the Devil Wears Prada Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Midnight Faces Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

Jacquees Roxy 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

A Thorn in the Family Paw Theatre West 8pm

june 28

june 24

friday

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Hollywood Bowl 6:30pm Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 7pm Birdy with Lawrence Taylor The Fonda 7pm Bullet Boys Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Drc's Home Grown Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Shadow of Doubt Actor's Company Theatre 8pm

Buck-O-Nine Roxy 8pm

Fool for Love Davidson-Valentini Theatre 8pm

Suuns Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Cherry Glazerr Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Smoke MET Theatre 8:30pm

Troy Fountain Theatre 8pm

june 23

thursday

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm VENOM INC Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm

Eliot Sumner Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Caroline Pugliese Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

monday

The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm

Gruesome Playground Injuries Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Garrison Keillor appears in his final tour with Prairie Home Companion at The Hollywood Bowl July 1.

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tuesday

Winter is Coming Actor's Company Theatre 8:30pm

Pity Sex Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Ben Watt and His Band Feat Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Honky MET Theatre 8:30pm

Ruben Guthrie Matrix Theatre 8pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

Chelsea Stock Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Adam & Eve Theatre of NOTE 10pm

The Hunna Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Bebel Gilberto appears at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery July 27. Photo: Amy T. Zielinski Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

june 29

wednesday

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Jon Pardi Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Works by Women Free Reading Series Matrix Theatre 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Stephen Steinbrink Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

june 30

thursday

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Gia Mantegna Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Feels Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Annie Reiner Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

july 1

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Alien Ant Farm Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor Hollywood Bowl 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8pm

july 2

saturday

Sound Spark West Hollywood Library 12pm Sleeping Beauty Theatre West - Children's Theatre 1pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Dioses Del Tiempo Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 8pm Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Greek Theatre 8pm Los Catres The Fonda 8pm Brass Bed Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

july 3

sunday

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 1 + 6:30pm The Boy From Oz Celebration Theatre 2pm Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

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around town

4th Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

july 7

Big Thief Bootleg Theatre 8pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

thursday

All Lit Up Chevalier's Books 7pm

july 4

monday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm BMI Acoustic Lounge Genghis Cohen 7pm Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

july 5

tuesday

Steven Tyler Dolby Theatre 8pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Poison The Well Roxy 8pm Jon Bellion The Fonda 8pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

july 8

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Fellow Fellow Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

Taikoproject & Quetzal: Concrete Saplings Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

july 6

wednesday

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Shane Alexander Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Bryan Adams Greek Theatre 8pm Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Hollywood Bowl 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Boyz II Men Greek Theatre 7pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Surface Streets Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Star Trek - in Concert Hollywood Bowl 8pm BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Kyle Craft Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Ladyhawke Roxy 8pm

july 9

Mike Watt and The Missing Men Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Sleeping Beauty Theatre West - Children's Theatre 1pm

saturday

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Gladys Knight appears at The Hollywood Bowl Aug 3. The Dolan Twins The Fonda 6:30pm Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm Aloe Blacc Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Little Tokyo Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Star Trek - in Concert Hollywood Bowl 8pm Jump With Joey Roxy 8pm Margaret Glaspy Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

july 10

sunday

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 1 + 6:30pm Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 2pm Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Broadway Under The Stars Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Lyle Lovett Greek Theatre 7pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Brian Wilson with M. Ward Hollywood Bowl 7pm Chris Lister Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8pm Monty Alexander, John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

july 11

monday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm Beyond Creation Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm Valley Queen Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

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july 12

tuesday

Wheeler Walker Jr. Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

july 16

saturday

Dudamel & Lang Lang Hollywood Bowl 8pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Mark Lanegan Roxy 8pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

july 13

wednesday

Lila Downs returns to The Ford Aug 12-13. Photo: Elena Pardo

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm The Falcon Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Hotei Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Rick Springfield plus Loverboy and The Romantics Greek Theatre 8pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Henry Wagons Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Diana Ross Hollywood Bowl 8pm

july 20

P-Lo Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Mon Laferte Roxy 8pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm

july 14

thursday

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm Boston Greek Theatre 7pm

july 17

sunday

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm

Circus of Power Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 2pm

West Side Story Hollywood Bowl 8pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 2pm

Superheaven Roxy 8pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm

Sam Outlaw Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 7pm-

wednesday

Yes We Can Can: An Allen Toussaint Salute Hollywood Bowl 8pm Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

thursday

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm Soul Asylum Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 7pm Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Rhapsody in Blue with Yuja Wang and Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Carcass Roxy 7pm Tosca Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8pm

july 22

july 25

friday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Meghan Trainor: The Untouchable Tour Greek Theatre 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

july 26

Flight of The Conchords Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Mirga Conducts Beethoven & Ravel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

july 23

Open Mic @ The Gardenia The Gardenia 9pm

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am

Drew Michael: The Experience Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm

july 18

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

wednesday

Flight of The Conchords Greek Theatre 7:30pm Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Augustines Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

july 28

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

From That Metal Show Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Freestyle Explosion Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Valley Queen Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

july 19

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm

Phoebe Ryan Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm

Pinkwash Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

West Side Story Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Jack Jones Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

thursday

Tracii Guns Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm The National Greek Theatre 7:30pm Copland & Marsalis Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Weird Al Takes The Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm

tuesday

july 27

Robert Tepper Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Diana Ross Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Tiger Army The Fonda 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

tuesday

Pablo Rossil Presents: Swungheim Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Jack Jones Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm

Valley Queen Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm

monday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

Goo Goo Dolls Greek Theatre 7:15pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

Barenaked Ladies Greek Theatre 6:30pm

Hey Mercedes Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Nails Roxy 8pm

Slapshot + Poison Idea Roxy 7pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm The Fil-Am Collective Music Show Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

friday

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 2pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Weird Al Takes The Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm

july 15

sunday

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 1 + 6:30pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

Missing Persons + E.G. Daily Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

july 24

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm

Laura Gibson Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Richard III Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Ann Hampton Callaway appears at The Catalina Jazz Club Aug 12-14.

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 2pm

Olivia Holt Roxy 8pm

july 21

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm Oh Pep! Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

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around town Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm The Claypool Lennon Delirium The Fonda 8pm

july 31

sunday

Big Business Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 1 6:30pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 2pm

Jon Brion Largo at the Coronet 9:30pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 2pm

july 30

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm Element Band Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 6pm Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs Greek Theatre 7pm Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Fiesta Mexicana XIV: Inolvidable Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

A Chorus Line Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Cruefest Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Chick Corea and his Elektric Band appear at The Catalina Jazz Club Aug 17-24. july 29

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Bonnie Raitt Greek Theatre 7:30pm

august 1

monday

HoneyHoney Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

LA Guns Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Chris Botti & The Tenors Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

BMI Acoustic Lounge Genghis Cohen 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

The Leather Apron Club Theatre West 8pm

Four Chords and a Gun Bootleg Theatre 7pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Risk! Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Mythili & Aditya Prakash Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

A Chorus Line Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 7pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

The Death of Elvis Prestello Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

GA ollywood

etting round in

etting around Hollywood no longer has to involve looking for a parking spot or inching along Hollywood Boulevard. As local residents and tourists become more familiar with the convenience of DASH Hollywood and Metro Rail, getting to their destination has become easier. The regional transportation system has evolved, and now natives and newcomers alike can simply pick up an easy-to-follow map, and with some change in their pockets, arrive at any number of Hollywood locations with ease.

DASH Hollywood shuttle runs between Highland and Vermont Aves., Franklin Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd. Anyone can hop on DASH shuttle for 50¢ (seniors 25¢) at one of the many Hollywood stops where Navigate Hollywood with ease 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. Use your TAP card to get 30% oﬀ.

For longer routes there is the Metro Rail. The $1.75 ticket is obtained at the self-service machines located within the stations. An all-day pass, good for DASH, Metro buses, and the Metro subway, is only $7.00. The Metro Rail Red Line goes between North Hollywood and Union Station, with trains in both directions arriving approximately every ten minutes at the three Hollywood stops. From Hollywood, Universal Studios can be reached in ﬁve minutes and downtown in 15 minutes. The Metro Subway Red Line operates from 4:31am to 12:30 and till 2am on Fri and Sat. Schedules and maps at www.metro.net/riding/maps Connections can be made to Pasadena on the Gold Line, to Long Beach via the Blue and Green Lines, LAX via the Green Line, and to a number of further locations from downtown’s Union Station via Metrolink trains. Maps are available on site which clearly mark distances and appropriate transfers. Also available is the Metro 24 hour Owl Service. FlyAway® bus service between Hollywood and LAX is now running. The bus stop is on Selma Ave. at Argyle Ave. (one block south of Hollywood Blvd). Busses leave Hollywood for LAX hourly from 5:15am to 9:15pm daily and depart LAX Terminal 1 for Hollywood hourly from 6:15am-10:15pm daily, including weekends and holidays. Fare is $8 one way. (866) 435-9529. www.LAXFlyAway.org DH 44 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2016

DASH Hollywood runs from 7am to 7:20pm Monday-Friday and 9am to 7:20pm Saturdays. DASH Beachwood runs from 6:45am to 7:37pm Monday-Friday and 7:40am-6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Questions? (323) 466-3876. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com/dash

august 11

thursday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

Beethoven and Schubert Hollywood Bowl 8pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Indio Girls The Fonda 8pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

Peter Frampton appears with Lynyrd Skynyrd at The Greek Aug 18. Photo: Sean Molin

august 12

august 14

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

august 2

tuesday

Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm Donna McKechnie Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Dudamel and Music of Latin America Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

august 3

wednesday

august 7

sunday

An Olympic Carnival Sergio Mendes & 50 Years of Brasil '66 Hollywood Bowl 8pm

sunday

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 3pm

Rebelution Greek Theatre 6:30pm

Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 6pm

Lila Downs with Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

The Bunny The Bear Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 1 + 6:30pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Rodrigo y Gabriela Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

Gladys Knight & Tower of Power Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Church & State Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

An Olympic Carnival Sergio Mendes & 50 Years of Brasil '66 Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 15

Jay Brannan Roxy 8pm

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

The Wombats The Fonda 8pm

august 4

Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 6pm

thursday

Miranda Lambert: Keeper of the Flame Tour Greek Theatre 6pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Stravinsky's Firebird Hollywood Bowl 8pm Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

august 5

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Libros Schmibros: Tiempo de Morir Ford Amphitheatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ryan Adams & The Shining Greek Theatre 7:30pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm People Under The Stairs Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Hollywood Bowl 8pm Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Sufjan Stevens â⇔¢ Kurt Vile and The Violators Hollywood Bowl 7pm

Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

august 8

august 13

monday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Gregory Alan Isakov The Fonda 8pm Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Lila Downs with Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm

Steve Miller Band with Peter Wolf Greek Theatre 7pm

august 9

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

tuesday

Alabama Shakes Greek Theatre 7:30pm Magical Mozart Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Rhett Miller Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

august 10

wednesday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

monday

august 16

tuesday

A Handel Celebration Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 17

wednesday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Jackson Browne Greek Theatre 7:30pm The Ultimate Tribute to Ray Charles Hollywood Bowl 8pm Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

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Mitch Malloy Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Alabama Shakes Greek Theatre 7:30pm 50 Years of Jeff Beck Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Los Rumberos de Massachussetts Roxy 8pm Amores The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm Donna McKechnie Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

august 6

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am Cabaret - The Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

The Old Crow Medicine Show appears at The Hollywood Bowl Aug 20. Photo: Andrea Behrends

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm The Piano Guys Greek Theatre 7:30pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Ajax in Iraq Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Hollywood Bowl 8pm

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Event venues 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. (323) 662-4255. Authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. In addition, a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, along with a variety of intimate booths. Open daily from 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are available. www.casitadelcampo.net

DeSano Pizza Bakery 4959 Santa Monica Blvd. . (323) 913-7000. Bringing a slice of Naples to East Hollywood. Lots of complimentary parking and a spacious, family-style dining room with two large flat screens and a private room for special events. www.desanopizza.it (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 top-notch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! www.elcidla.com (See DINING)

Hollywood and Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. One of Los Angeles’ most popular destinations is the most sought after event location on the West Coast. Known as the “Times Square of the West Coast,” no other location in Los Angeles offers the style, scale and experience to accommodate events from the Academy Awards to the NBA Nation Tour. www.hollywoodandhighland.com (See DINING)

Hollywood Hotel 1160 North Vermont Ave. (310) 701-8828. Ballroom and meeting rooms available for your event with over 100 guest rooms for your attendees. On-site parking and accessible to the Metro Red Line. Contact Mandy Rassuli: mandy@hollywoodhotel.net. www.hollywoodhotel.net

The Hollywood Museum 1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-7776. In the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum rolls out the red carpet and delivers the authentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. Celebration of Entertainment Awards thru May 1. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

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where to party

The Hollywood Palladium 6215 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)962-7600. Celebrating Old World Hollywood with today’s modern touches! The Hollywood Palladium is one of the largest, most versatile, and unique event spaces in Los Angeles. With the ability to transform the ballroom from a general admission concert environment, to a grandiose award show, to a seated gala dinner, to a theatre style presentation, all of your special event needs are met at the Hollywood Palladium! www.specialevents.livenation.com/venue/hollywood-palladium-hollywood-ca

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4781. The Los Angeles Zoo offers a variety of opportunities for private events and birthday parties. Don’t miss Dinosaurs: Unextinct at the L.A.Zoo thru Oct 31. Call to discuss your special event. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY FUN)

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323 463-0000. One of the few remaining staples in Los Angeles that still offers patrons a true taste of “Old Hollywood,” sharing its rich history with the world famous Egyptian Theatre next door. Join their VIP club to receive exclusive offers, discount coupons and special events invitations. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

Taglyan Center 1201 N. Vine Street. (323) 978-0005. Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, The Taglyan Cultural Complex has gained a reputation as being one of the most beautiful event spaces in Southern California. Equipped with stateof-the-art audio/visual technology, custom furniture and linens, fine china, design and coordination, and delectable in-house catering, it is a distinctive escape to entertain up to 600 guests. Come encounter unsurpassed elegance coupled with fine dining and impeccable service. www.taglyan.com

6933 Hollywood Blvd. Madame Tussauds is not just any wax museum with its interactive wax attraction that offers a unique full-service event haute including a 6,000-squarefoot Starlit Rooftop Terrace that is perfect for social gatherings, team building functions, and corporate dinners. www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/CorporateEvents

1724 North Highland Ave. 323-462-2210. Fabulous Old West atmosphere. Great for private parties and corporate events! www.Tinhornflats.com

Miceli's ltalian Restaurant

Universal Studios HollywoodSM

1646 N. Los Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant operated by the Miceli family since 1949. Cozy banquet facilities. Singing waiters and waitresses serenade you with Italian arias, musical show tunes and classical standards while you dine. www.micelisrestaurant.com

Paramount Pictures Studios 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-8398. Hosts a variety of special events including award shows, movie premieres, conventions, parties, corporate events and more. Gain access to awe inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and astonishing A/V systems of the sort only Hollywood can provide and more. Unique event spaces include New York Street, the Blue Sky Tank, The Alley, versatile sound stages and plush theatres. Turn your special event into a momentous occasion. www.paramountstudios.com/special-eventsmain.html (See TOURS)

Tinhorn Flats Saloon&Grill Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza (855) 517-0525. Got a reason to celebrate? Let the Universal Studios Hollywood Special Events team help you plan and execute the event of the season. Treat your guests to world-renowned Wolfgang Puck Catering, themed décor, and a oneof-a-kind location with the red carpet treatment. There's no better Hollywood event venue to shine like a star! www.universalstudioshollywood.com/groups-events

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Lynyrd Skynyrd & Peter Frampton Greek Theatre 6:30pm

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Mozart & Schumann Hollywood Bowl 8pm Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

august 19

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Vaud & the Villains Ford Amphitheatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Hollywood Bowl 8pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

august 23

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Beethoven's Fifth Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 20

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Eastside Luv: English as a Second Language Vol. 3 Ford Amphitheatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm The Bastards Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Gipsy Kings Greek Theatre 8pm Brandi Carlile & Old Crow Medicine Show Hollywood Bowl 8pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm Risk! Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

august 21

sunday

august 24

wednesday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Deftones Greek Theatre 7:30pm Mega Nova Hollywood Bowl 8pm Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

august 25

thursday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Cinematic Sounds Hollywood Bowl 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

august 26

friday

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Josh Groban Greek Theatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Hollywood Bowl 7pm

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tuesday

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 3pm That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

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Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 7pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Culture Club Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo & Melissa Etheridge Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Chick Corea Elektric Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

august 27

saturday

Big! World! Fun! Ford Amphitheatre 10am

august 22

monday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

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Shopping around

where to shop

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) 652-3620. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the state-of-theart Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.

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 Madame Tussauds. At Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo you can avoid the crowds and find the perfect gift for that special someone.

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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

Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. A one-of-akind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com

Smooth Summer Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl 6pm

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. Several shops offer unique gifts plus a variety of plush toys not available elsewhere. Most items produced in fair trade areas near the world’s rainforest. Give more than a gift—help save animals in the wild. www.lazoo.org

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

Bluegrass Association of Southern California Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

september 1

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 7pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

thursday

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Shakespeare at the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Obama-Ology Skylight Theatre Company 7pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

august 29

monday

Monday Night Tease The Three Clubs 5:30pm

september 2

Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Barnsdall Fridays Barnsdall Art Park 5:30pm

Josh Groban Greek Theatre 7pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

august 30

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

Urban Bush Women and CONTRA-TIEMPO Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 8pm Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Culture Club Hollywood Bowl 8pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

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An Evening with Molly Ringwald Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

The Go-Go's Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Shakespeare at the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm

John Williams: Maestro of the Movies Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

august 31

wednesday

Swans The Fonda 8pm

Baby Doll Fountain Theatre 3pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 3pm

The Black Movie Soundtrack II Hollywood Bowl 8pm

september 3

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm

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Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Work Drugs Roxy 8pm

september 12

monday

Jam Sessions at The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

september 8

thursday

Counting Crows Greek Theatre 6:45pm Mama Earth: Common Culture: Across the Water Ford Amphitheatre 7pm L.A. Dances Hollywood Bowl 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

september 9

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Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm ROCK OUT3! for Jail Guitar Doors w/Wayne Kramer & Friends Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm God Is An Astronaut Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young and guests appear every Fri-Sat thru Sept 30 at Dome Arclight Entertainment Center. Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

september 13

tuesday

French Masters Hollywood Bowl 8pm Shoshana Sings The Blues Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

september 14 wednesday Kacey Musgraves Greek Theatre 7:30pm Sing The Truth Celebrating Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Eartha Kitt and Natalie Cole Hollywood Bowl 8pm

september 15

thursday

The Four Seasons Hollywood Bowl 8pm Honky Tonk Hacienda El Cid Show Restaurant 9pm

september 16

Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Artivist Entertainment: Artista + Activista = ARTIVISTA! Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

september 10

Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 7pm

saturday

friday

Smile Empty Soul Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 2 + 8pm

The Monkees Pantages Theatre 7:30pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

52BLEND Presents AfroLatino Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Needtobreathe Greek Theatre 7pm

Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm

Tour de Compadres Greek Theatre 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm EVE 6 Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Pacific Opera Project: Abduction from the Seraglio Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Fireworks Finale with Jeff Lynne's ELO Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Zakk Wylde The Fonda 7pm

Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm

Glenn Hughes Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Krewella Roxy 8pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Low Cut Connie Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

Guy Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 8pm

Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

Fireworks Finale with Jeff Lynne's ELO Hollywood Bowl 8pm

The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

John Williams: Maestro of the Movies Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

september 11

sunday

september 17

saturday

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Versa-Style Dance Company: Box of Hope Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Brainfeeder Hollywood Bowl 7pm Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 8pm Skin of Honey Macha Theatre 8pm Risk! Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

The Flamin' Groovies Bootleg Theatre 8:30pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

september 18

Saturday Salsa Jam El Floridita 9:30pm

Ray Lamontagne Greek Theatre 7pm

Thai Cultural Day Barnsdall Art Park 11am

september 4

sunday

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 7pm

That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Fireworks Finale with Jeff Lynne's ELO Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 7pm

Anne Steele: The Mixtape of My Life Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Kraftwerk 3-D Hollywood Bowl 7pm

Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm A Straw Before the Wind The Complex 3pm That Pretty, Pretty Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 6:30pm Anais Nin Greenway Court Theatre 7pm The Tempest Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm John Williams: Maestro of the Movies Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

september 5

monday

BMI Acoustic Lounge Genghis Cohen 7pm Open Mic @ El Cid El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm Monday Night Salsa El Floridita 8pm

september 6

tuesday

Strauss & Kreisler Hollywood Bowl 8pm Newsies - the Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

september 7 wednesday Carlos Vives Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork of The Monkees appear at The Pantages Sept 16.

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where to eat DeSano Pizza Bakery 4959 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 913-7000. Bringing a slice of Naples to East Hollywood with authentic wood-burning ovens from Italy and ingredients from the Campania region and Salerno. Lots of complimentary parking and a spacious, family-style dining room. www.desanopizza.it (See EVENTS) Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-4294. Los Feliz Village. Features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees. “Marty and Elayne” in the lounge. Dinner daily. Check us out on Facebook. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC)

Enjoy a night in old Spain at El Cid. Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. This longtime Silver Lake favorite is a place where you can find all your favorite deliciously authentic Mexican foods, excellent margaritas, and a fun, party atmosphere. www.casitadelcampo.net

El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. EL Cid’s Spanish style, locally sourced cuisine is perfectly complemented by our internationally renowned Flamenco Dinner Show "Teatro El Cid" and beautifully hidden Patio, perfect for tapas or signature cocktails. www.elcidla.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

Let Discover Hollywood help new customers discover you! All our readers have two things in common: They all read Discover Hollywood, and they all eat food! Advertise in the Dining section and watch new patrons streaming in your door! 75,000 copies per issue!

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nightly and weekend brunch. Beer and Wine. Voted “The Best Brunch, Lunch and American Food in LA.” www.grub-la.com HideOut Lounge | Garden Grille Café 2005 N. Highland Ave. (323) 876-8600. Located at the Hilton Garden Inn, restaurant and lounge offer classic and fun American fare. Enjoy a Hollywood Happy Hour 5-7pm daily at the HideOut Lounge. The outdoor patio is perfect place to “hideout” on any given day of the week. Garden Grille is open for breakfast at 6am and dinner at 5pm. Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 8170200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com (See EVENTS) 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. Tue-Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 4-9:30pm. 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. www.farmersmarketla.com (See FAMILY) Palermo Ristorante Italiano 1858 N Vermont Ave. (323) 663-1178. Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and high quality fresh ingredients, neighborhood favorite Palermo’s is a cornerstone in the Los Feliz community. It has been recognized for its outstanding Italian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Offers delicious dining, carryout and delivery. Open Wed-Sun 11am-10pm. www.palermoristoranteitaliano.com

Palms Thai 5900 Hollywood Blvd. Ste B (323) 462-5073 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, Fri-Sat until 2am. www.palmsthai.com Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. Hollywood Landmark Since 1927 offers a feeling of classic Hollywood with a vaulted ceiling, detailed mahogany woodwork and cozy booths. Delicious American & British Fare including spicy calamari, juicy steaks, gourmet sandwiches, healthy salads and English pub favorites like Fish & Chips. Happy Hour Daily 3-6pm. Late Night Happy Hour Sun-Thu 10pm-midnight. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com

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Casita del Campo 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. Open daily 11am-midnight. www.raffallospizzala.com Tam O’Shanter 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. (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. www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Hollywood 1724 North Highland Ave. 323-462-2210. Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Hollywood is a great place to hang out with friends, catch the game and relax while enjoying delicious cocktails and some good old fashioned home cooking. We are great for private parties and corporate events! Be sure to stop by for our awesome happy hour 2 pm–7 pm and 10 pm–close every day, and all day Mondays! www.Tinhornflats.com Village Pizzeria 131 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-5566. Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soup. Free delivery. Catering, party needs for your group, office, team. Dine in or take out. Homemade meatballs, sausage, sauces, dressings, hand-spun dough prepared daily. Larchmont location includes sit down waiter service with beer and wine. From Brooklyn to San Francisco to Los Angeles. Merrill Schindler, Zagat listing. "All we are saying is give a piece a chance.” www.villagepizzeria.net

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he Los Angeles City Council recently voted unanimously to finally move forward with construction of a Target store on Sunset Blvd. and Western Ave., a project which was stalled for two years due to lawsuits. The development has broad neighborhood support and the new store will provide access to affordable food, clothing and household goods that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the community. Besides many construction jobs, Target will employ 250-300 people, many from the local neighborhood. What’s wrong with this picture? Nothing! Who knows how much the East Hollywood economy suffered during this shutdown? Presently, an initiative—sponsored by and funded by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation—will stop any project that requires General Plan Amendments or zoning variance, stopping nearly all major housing and development projects in our city. It's a poorly-written measure that goes too far. It would stop the building of everything— from affordable housing, to hospitals, schools, and parks. The proposed initiative has given rise to the broadest coalition in the history of Los Angeles,

Discover Hollywood Special Report by Oscar Arslanian many of whom usually are on opposite sides, all working together to oppose the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative. Small businesses, environmentalists, homeless advocates, labor unions, urban planners, and public transportation experts all agree that this is wrong for our city. DH Rendering of proposed Target store on Sunset.

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Mulholland Fountain Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. Dedicated August 1, 1940, as a memorial to William Mulholland, the man who built the 238-mile-long aqueduct that brought water to L.A. from the Owens River Valley. Its location marks the spot where the young Irish immigrant lived near the L.A. River as it flowed to the small pueblo that was Los Angeles. (See article in Summer, 2015, Discover Hollywood Magazine.) 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 Blvd. 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, Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash on Los Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd. and Tony Curtis at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. Artist Hector Ponce’s 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, Hollywood Bowl Museum, Hollywood Heritage Museum, the Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. (Also see MORE MUSEUMS) Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-8011. Displays funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy, famous crime and morgue scene photos. Open daily. 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 Tue-Sun. www.mussoandfrank.com Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s House 1822 Camino Palmero. Home of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson for 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.

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Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. www.pacificdesigncenter.com (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.hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE) Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-1777. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates are located at Bronson entrance, not on Melrose Ave., where a new gate has been built. The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was “ready for her closeup.” www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS and FEATURED TOURS) Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 848-6530. Part of Plummer Estate that Helen Hunt Jackson, author of “Ramona,” visited. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. www.weho.org (See FAMILY) Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave. (888) 960-3456. Working studio dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Home of classic films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers, In the Heat of the Night, and TV’s Hopalong Cassidy and Superman series. www.raleighstudios.com (See EVENTS) Red Studios Hollywood 846 N Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 463-0808. Began as Metro Pictures Back Lot #3 in 1915. From The Golden Age of Television to The Golden Girls, from MTV to WB, from High Noon to True Blood, the studio continues a grand Hollywood tradition. www.redstudio.com/home RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Paramount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum 6780 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-6335. Ripley’s Museum offers over 300 different exhibits of the strange, unusual and bizarre. Look for the dinosaur on the roof. Open daily 10am-midnight. www.ripleys.com/wp/hollywood

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Gilmore’s Gast Station at Farmer’s Market Rock Walk 7425 Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov. 13, 1985, handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who contributed the most to the growth of Rock ‘n Roll music as an art form. www.rockwalk.com 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. 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. Closed for repairs Apr 1-July 31. Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at pre-Columbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.) Schindler House at Kings Road 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler’s home, considered to be the first house built in the Modern style, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Self-guided tours Wed-Sun. Fri 4-6pm FREE. www.schindlerhouse.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS) Shakespeare Bridge Franklin Ave. between Myra Ave. & 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) www.storerhouse.com

Mulholland Fountain Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Formerly Columbia Pictures (1926-1972). Classic It Happened One Night with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with Jimmy Stewart were made here as were The Three Stooges movies. I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Flying Nun and Later TV shows filmed here. Still a working studio lot for independent productions. New building at Sunset entrance houses iconic Technicolor. www.sgsandsbs.com/sunset_gower.php Sunset Strip Doheny Dr. to Crescent Hts. Once-favorite night spots such as the Trocadero, Mocambo and Ciro’s were located here outside the city limits in unincorporated county land. Today the pleasant assortment of boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels such as art deco landmark The Argyle and historic Chateau Marmont are part of West Hollywood, “The Creative City.” Sunset Tower Hotel 8358 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 654-7100. Completed in 1931, was originally 46 apartments, and 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 and 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. www.sunsetvinetower.com Tours (See Featured Tours page 61) TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s) 6925 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. Built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and a Hollywood icon. The famous footprint ceremonies were inaugurated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. www.tclchinesetheatres.com (See FILM) TV Studios (See TV Tickets & Tours) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-4455. A lively pedestrian promenade with restaurants, nightclubs, and four entertainment attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood, Gibson Amphitheatre, 19-screen Universal Studios Cinema and IMAX, and the brand-new high-tech concert arena 5 Towers. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day movie-based theme park featuring such rides and attractions as “Super Silly Fun Land,” “Transformers: The Ride 3D,” “King Kong 360 3-D,” 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®,” and the all-new studio tour’s grand finale: “Fast and Furious-Supercharged!” and now open, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter “. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See FEATURED TOURS)

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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. www.whitleyheights.org

Shakespeare Bridge 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 daily. www.vedanta.org

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. Two hour Studio Tours Mon-Fri in English, Spanish and French. Also a Five hour Deluxe Tour. All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum. No two Warner Bros tours are ever alike. Open daily. www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS) Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave. (323) 969-9106. Private mansion completed in 1909. May be rented for private events. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. www.laparks.org/dos/historic/wattlesmansion.htm

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Autry Museum of the American West 4000 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Every 2nd Tue of month Free. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am-3pm and everyday June 14-July 29. Autry Explorers last Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org Blackbird Dance Studio 6767 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-1307. Summer Performing Arts Camps Jun 13- Aug 12. Ages 6-12. Also Dance Circus Musical Dance. www.blackbirddance.com Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. First St., L.A. (213) 250-9995. Sat-Sun 2:30pm. Tue-Fri 10:30am. Reservations required. Sketchbook Revue. www.bobbakermarionettes.com

Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-6412. 2nd level, #209. Open daily. Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. Created by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world’s most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars embedded along Hollywood Blvd. from La Brea to Gower, and on Vine St. from Yucca to Sunset Blvd. Stars are awarded in five categories: motion pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. www.walkoffame.com (See SPECIAL EVENTS)

Wattles Mansion

Superman at WB Studio Tour Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence. Yamashiro 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.yamashirohollywood.com

family fun Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio and Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org

Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644‐6295. Operated by City of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Music, visual and performing arts classes for young people and adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass, and more. Registration for Adult classes begins July 9. www.barnsdallonline.com Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. JAC Studio 1. Free Family Arts Workshops with a different theme weekly held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 10am-noon. 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. Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Book Signings. Music classes for pre-Kindergarten Tue 10am. Story Time Sat 10am. Daily 10am-6pm www.chevaliersbooks.com (See COMEDY) 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 with live shows. Hosts Tiny Tot Tues, 10am; lights dimmed, sound levels reduced. www.elcapitan.go.com (See FILM & PLACES)

Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933-9211. Wags and Walks Adoption Event 1st Sat 11am2pm. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES, MUSIC and SPECIAL EVENTS) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. See new exhibitions, peek through its telescope, and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Monthly Star Parties July 9, Aug 6, Sept 10; 2-9:45pm. Closed Mon. www.griffithobservatory.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. Closed Mon. Free. (See PLACES) Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset. (323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors & entertainment. www.seela.org (See PLACES) Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave. (323) 467-6847. Sports, ballet, piano, fitness programs. Open daily. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/hollywoodRC.htm

Dinosaurs at the LA Zoo

Free

You are the studio audience!

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

Audiences Unlimited below); Dancing With The Stars and Rising Star (see On Camera Audiences below) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (see below).

Las Palmas Senior Center 1820 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 465-7787. Activities for adults. Free Senior’s Computer Labs. Games, exercise, movies, Bingo. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. www.laparks.org/dos/senior/facility/lasPalmasSCC.htm

Audience Associates Free tickets to ABC, NBC, HBO,

Los Angeles Branch Libraries Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thu 12 pm-8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm.

Audiences Unlimited, Inc. Free tickets to live tap-

Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418. Star Reader Sat 11:30am and Mon 3:30pm. Stories and Crafts Tue 4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/cahuenga Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Family crafts Thu 4pm, theme changes each week. Adult writers’ groups Thu 1-3pm and 2nd and 4th Tues 1-3pm. Teen Summer Fun Tue-Wed 3pm. www.lapl.org/branches/durant John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Storytime Wed 10:30am and Fri 3pm. 2nd Tue Book Club 6:30pm. Teen Council. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Toddler Storytime Fri 4pm. Also open Sun 15pm. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood

Paramount, Nickelodeon and more. www.tvtix.com

ings of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC, and more. Call (818) 260-0041 or go online www.tvtickets.com

Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center,

6840 Hollywood Blvd. Free Tickets! (323) 570-0096 (weekdays 12pm2pm) or www.1iota.com

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy

Groups of 10 or more. Order tickets online at wheeltickets.tv and jeopardytickets.tv

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

Talent, The Carmichael Show, Dancing With the Stars, The Price is Right, Let’s Make a Deal, Hell’s Kitchen and more! www.ocatv.com

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Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Teen Club Tue 4pm. Baby story time Wed 10:30 am. Teen movie day Tue 4pm. Free film screenings one Sat a month 1pm. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 953‐4000 ex. 2651. Foreign Language, art, music, computer programs, and more. Summer Camp for kids 6-14 June 20-July 29. Also on-line classes for all ages. See schedule for adults and children at www.lacitycollege.augusoft.net Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. World-class zoo in Griffith Park. Reptile and amphibian exhibit LAIR as well as Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, and Red Ape Rainforest. See the life size animatronic dinosaurs thru Oct 31. Daily 10am-5pm. www.lazoo.org (See PLACES)

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Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 848-6532. Programs and activities for young and old. See their summer WeHO Rec Reader at www.enewsjet.com/wehosummer16/ (See PLACES) Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lillian Way (310) 281-8337. Summer Camp Aug 1-7. Kids ages 8-16 will have a chance to write, direct, and act in their own play. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY, THEATRE) Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor. (323) 4648542. Improv and sketch comedy teen/youth program open to students 8-18. The Really Awesome Improv Show Sat noon appropriate for all ages. Weeklong day camps thru Aug 19. Ages 8-18yrs Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm. www.secondcity.com/hollywood (See COMEDY)

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The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Summer Acting Programs for Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 912. www.youngactorstrasberg.com (See THEATRE) Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., West. (818) 761-2203. Sleeping Beauty thru July 9. Sat 1pm. The classic tale with audience participation and original songs. Children hide Sleeping Beauty from the fairy, then help the Prince find her and come up with ways to wake her up. www.theatrewest.org Summer Sounds for Kids July 11-Aug 5. Hollywood Bowl. Four-week series of lively concerts combined with art workshops from cultures around the world. www.hollywoodbowl.com Travel Town 5200 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park (323) 662-5874. Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight and passenger cars, a trolley and streetcar, and a miniature train ride. Gift shop and docents. Open daily. Free. www.traveltown.org Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza. 818-622-9841. Open Daily.www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES)

Kira Brannlund and David P. Johnson in Sleeping Beauty at Theatre West thru July 9. Photo: Lloyd J. Schwartz Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. (800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood’s #1 family attraction. Only Universal Studios lets you ride the movies and go behind the scenes of a real working movie studio. See the newest attraction The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Annual passes available. Hours vary. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See PLACES and TOURS) West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310) 652-5340. An architectural delight. Family Place library. Toddler Storytime Wed 11:15. Classic Movie Matinee Thu 2pm. Scrabble Club Wed 1pm. Ebooks, audio books, music, magazines, TV and movies available for download. Closed Sun. www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. Office hours 10am-10pm. Heated swimming pool open daily. (323) 848-6538. Daily. www.weho.org Wizard of Art 1947 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 661-0341. All classes consist of students of all ages (4-104) and abilities, with each student receiving individual instruction. Every student works on his or her own artwork. www.thewizardofart.com Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St. (323) 957-6339. Activities for all ages. Summer Camp June 13-Aug 12. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/yuccaCC.htm

more museums Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. (213) 403‐3000. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Thu Night Lecture Series, reservation required. Free. Open Wed-Sun. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org

The Broad 221 South Grand. (213) 232-6200. New Contemporary Art Museum built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Free admission. Reservations Required. Open Tue-Sun. Parking $12. www.thebroad.org California African American Art Museum 600 State Dr. (213) 744-7432. Art and culture of African Americans in the west. Free. Parking $12. Open Tue-Sun. www.caamuseum.org California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr. (323) 724-3623. West Coast’s largest hands‐on science center. See the amazing Endeavor. Advance ticket purchase recommended. General Admission Free. Open daily. Parking $12. www.californiasciencecenter.org Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, in oldest structure of LA’s original Chinatown) (213) 485‐8567. Open Tue‐Sun. www.camla.org Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 937‐4230. Exhibitions challenge ideas about craft, design and folk art. Open Tue-Sun. www.CAFAM.org

The Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213) 765‐6800. Celebrates music, the art and technology of the recording process. Open daily. www.grammymuseum.org UCLA Hammer Museum of Art & Culture 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 443‐7000. Champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light. Free. Open Tue-Sun. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American Nat’l Museum 100 N. Central Ave. (213) 625‐0414. Chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history. Open Tue-Sun. Free 3rd Tues. www.janm.org L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 857‐6000. Los Angeles’ world-class art museum. Free to L.A. residents and after 3pm weekdays. Closed Wed. www.LACMA.org Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 100 S. The Grove Dr. (323) 651‐3704. The first Holocaust museum in the U.S. Free. Open Daily. www.lamoth.org Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Ave. (213) 626‐6222. Extensive collection of Art from 1940 to present. Open WedMon. Free Thu 5-8pm. www.moca.org Natural History Museum of L.A. County 900 Exposition Blvd. (213) 763‐DINO. Declared a National Landmark in 1975. One of the world’s most extensive collections of natural and cultural history. Open daily. 1st Tue Free. 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. Open Wed‐Sun; 2nd Sun free. www.pacificasiamuseum.org Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd. (213) 763-3499. Only active paleontological excavation site in the U.S. Features Ice Age fossils. Open daily, 1st Tue free. www.tarpits.org

Max Factor:Hollywood Glamour Make Up Magic Marilyn: The Exhibit

50th Anniversary Limited Edition Shelby GT-H in front of Peterson Automotive Museum. Photo: Scott Martin Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Canada. Camellia garden, oak forest, rose garden, native plants, lake and art gallery. Free parking. Open daily. 3rd Tue Free. www.descansogardens.org The Getty Center 1200 N Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 440‐7300. Features art, film, lectures, performances, and family events. Free admission. Parking $15. Open Tue‐Sun. 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. Closed Tue and major holidays. www.getty.edu

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. Free. www.paleycenter.org

Celebrating the Best of Television & Film

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. Open Wed‐Sun. 1st Fri 12-5pm and 3rd Thu 5-8pm free. www.pmcaonline.org Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and transportation history. Open Daily. www.petersen.org Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. (626) 449‐6840. Extensive European and Asian Art collections. Sculpture gardens. Closed Tue. 1st Fri of every month free from 5-8pm. www.nortonsimon.org

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Why I Love Hollywood

Discover Hollywood Special Report by Dave Koz

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y connection to Hollywood goes back as far as I can remember, having been born and living my whole life in Los Angeles. My parents moved to Southern California from their native Winnipeg, Canada in the early 60’s…so everything LA was completely new and exciting for them…and they most definitely passed that energy on to my brother, sister and me as we grew up. That of course, meant spending lots of time in Hollywood—seeing concerts in the summer at The Hollywood Bowl, going on Sunday afternoon walks along Hollywood Blvd looking at the Walk Of Fame stars, catching movies at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and shows at The Pantages. We loved every minute of our “Hollywood” experiences as a family. I mean, there wasn’t anything like that in Winnipeg, that’s for sure! Many years later, getting signed to a recording contract with Capitol Records and visiting the iconic tower on Vine Street every so often added a whole other touchpoint to Hollywood for me…just walking into that fabled round building gave me goosebumps, and recording in the same studio as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and countless others—it was almost like a storybook—I could hardly believe it was happening to me! And then, in September, 2009, I received my very own star on the Walk of Fame, right in front of Capitol. Sadly, my parents were already gone for that ‘pinch me’ full-circle moment. But I felt them there that sunny day…I wonder what they might’ve thought…they moved from Canada to LA to start their family—which was a bold move at the time, to say the least. If they didn’t, who knows if any of this would’ve ever happened to me? I am grateful to my parents for the gifts they brought to me, and to Hollywood as well, for being the gift that keeps on giving! DH

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Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 440‐4500. Explores connections between 4,000 years of Jewish heritage and American ideals. Open Tue‐Sun, Thu Free. www.skirball.org Southwest Museum 234 Museum Dr. Arroyo Campus. (323)221-2164. Historic museum now under the auspices of The Autry National Center. Sat 10am‐4pm. Free. www.theautry.org/mt-washington Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 772-2505. Exhibitions on racism and prejudice. Advance tickets REQUIRED. Free parking. Closed Sat. www.museumoftolerance.com

worship

First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave. (323) 464-7343

St. Thomas, the Apostle Episcopal 7501 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-2102

Hollywood Presbyterian Church 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 463-7161

Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-8330

Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 667-1212

Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-5171

Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. (323) 874-2104

Vedanta Society 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 (See PLACES)

Hope Lutheran Church 6720 Melrose Ave. (323) 938-9135

West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-6646

Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave. (323) 669-3434 Mosaic – A Non-denominational Christian community. 7107 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-2930 Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 300-4066

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

Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 2041 Argyle Ave. pokrovchurch.org

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd. (323) 462-6311

The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd. (323) 661-8006

Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 1930 N. Hillhurst Ave (323) 660-5177

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Hollywood 1711 N. Van Ness Ave. (323) 462-0010

Church of Scientology of Los Angeles 4810 Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-3200

St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church 4510 Finley Ave. (323) 660-2700

Eckankar: Religion of the Light and Sound of God 6669 Sunset Blvd. (323) 469-2325

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6128 Yucca St. (323) 469-3993

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Blessed Sacrament Church

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5555 Melrose Ave. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Two-hour Studio Tour $55 per person (must be at least 10 years of age). Daily 9:00am–4pm. (Weekend schedule may vary) Tours start every 15 minutes. VIP Studio Tour (4½ hr) $178 per person. Mon–Fri 9:30am and 1pm. Paramount After Dark tour is now offered Thur-Sat nights (2½ hr) $78 per person. All tours by Lasreservation Palmas Hotel only. www.paramountstudiotour.com

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Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. Worldclass rides and attractions include theStudios intense King Kong 360 3-D attraction and the Fast & Furious—SuperRKO charged thrill ride as the Studio Tour’s grand Other popular rides include the 3D adventure, Despicable Me 7651 Sunset Blvdfinale. 323-876worship 7633. Come the Casbah Minion Mayhem and immersive Super SillytoFun Land, Transformers™: The Ride-3D, Revenge of the MummySM— and dine a sultan a The Ride, Jurassic Park® —The Ride andlikethe newinHarry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. www.universalsturecreated Moroccan palace. Enjoy a multi-course feast, then relax and sip dioshollywood.com/attractions/studio-tour mint tea. Belly dancing. Open nightly. www.darmaghrebrestaurant.com.˚

Warner Bros. Studios (818) 972-8687 3400 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank. An immersive and interactive look at how the magic of Hollywood is made. With actual filming happening all around you, no two tours are ever alike. All tours include a visit to the Archive which features a Harry Potter Exhibit plus the new DC Universe exhibit. Two-hour Studio Tour $62 per person. Daily 9am3:30 pm. Spanish Tours Mon-Fri 9:30, 12pm, 3pm. French Tours Mon-Fri 10am. Five-hour Deluxe Tour $295 per person (includes lunch). Mon-Fri 10am. All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum. (No children under 8) www.wbstudiotour.com SUMMER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 61

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