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12 The New Hollywood Viacom, Netflix, Fender and others come to town...

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The Golden Globes at 75

More fun than the Oscars; more controversial too!

20 LONO Hollywood A new restaurant that’s a taste of old Hollywood

28 Preview of Coming Attraction The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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Winter Reading Editor’s picks for your local lore enjoyment

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Departments 6 From the Editor 8 Calendar 10 Places of Interest 55 Family Fun 58 More Museums 59 Worship

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ome say that Southern California has no seasons, but that’s not quite true. Yes, we’re fortunate to have one of the world’s best climates occasionally interspersed with rain, fire and the dreaded Santa Ana winds. We also have awards season. That zany time when all is celebrity and industry buzz.

It’s a heady, fun time when a little of the glitter rubs off on us plain folks.

In this issue, James Bartlett takes us backstage for a look at the first group to give out awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

More celebrity and Hollywood history are coming our way with the much-anticipated Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Originally planned for Hollywood, its nearby home adjacent to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is a perfect site. It will be opening in a little more than a year--a long awaited dream come true.

While you’re browsing through this issue, be sure to read Lee Purcell’s moving piece on why she loves Hollywood. She brings to it all that this place means to countless hopefuls who take the leap to come here. As we watch the many awards shows, we will hear stories such as this over and over.

Speaking of dreams coming true, Rachel Flanagan reports that with Netflix, Viacom and Fender Guitars establishing bastions in Hollywood, everything old can be new again. With the newly restored Columbia Square campus and Netflix occupying Hudson Pacific’s spectacular new building as well as its historic Warner Bros. property at its Sunset Gower Studios location. Built on the shoulders of the Golden Era, there’s no doubt Hollywood is back, bigger and better than ever.

And, if it’s just to treat your love of vintage Hollywood (think Don the Beachcomber meets Casablanca), mixed with a new vibe, do yourself a favor and drop by LONO, literally steps off the Walk of Fame near Cherokee, for a fresh start to the New Year. It’s a hidden gem. Shhhh… It won’t be a secret for long.

It’s a time to celebrate and make resolutions and a time to recall that in Hollywood dreams do come true. The envelope please.

Happy New Year.

Nyla Arslanian

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Calendar

special events Batman ‘66 Jan 12 at Hollywood Museum. Burt Ward and world renown Batman ‘66 collectors will work together in the first ever Batman ‘66 exhibit. www.hollywoodmuseum.org

Mardi Gras Celebration and Fat Tuesday Feb 10-11 and 13 at Farmers Market. New Orleans and Zydeco music, strolling parade bands, activities for kids, bead-throwing and more. www.farmersmarketla.com

Pledge Jan 12-Feb 4 at The Complex. This hit Hollywood Fringe show that deals with fraternity life and the hazards of hazing. www.pledge.bpt.me

Nipsey Hussle Feb 15 at the Hollywood Palladium. www.livenation.com

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Jan 12-Feb 11 at Hudson Guild Theatre. A U.S. premiere play exploring how we communicate in our everyday lives and how that could be affected by censorship, oppression and loss of free speech. www.plays411.com/lemons

Mardi Gras at Original Farmers Market Feb 1011 and 13 www.farmersmarketla.com Christmas Festivities Thru Dec 24 at Farmers Market. Celebrate the holidays with music, arts & crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more. www.farmersmarketla.com Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Thru Jan 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Bringing a dazzling light projection spectacular to Hogwarts Castle and festive holiday entertainment and décor to the immersive land. www.universalstudioshollywood.com LA Zoo Lights & Reindeer Romp Thru Jan 7 at the Los Angeles Zoo. LED lights and 3-D animated projects along with the only place in LA to meet real reindeer. www.lazoo.org The Nutcracker Dec 23-24 at the Dolby Theatre. The Los Angeles Ballet presents The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. www.dolbytheatre.com EVE Dec 31at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ring in the new year with in-park celebrations, multiple entertainment hubs and extended hours. www.universalstudioshollywood.com The Groundlings New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec 31 at Groundlings Theatre. 21 and over special improv show. At midnight, everyone will join in a champagne toast with desserts. www.groundlings.com 7th Annual Dance Dance Resolution Jan 1 at The Montalban. With multiple instructors teaching a powerhouse, easy-to-learn routine, a live DJ, photo booth, champagne brunch and more to start off the new year. www.themontalban.com Golden Globe Foreigh Language Nominees Symposium Jan 6 Five nominees for best foreign language film; free roundtable discussion; 1pm at Egyptian Theatre americancinematheque.com

One Night Stand Up: Dragtastic NYC Jan 13 at Renberg Theatre. Special film screening of One Night Stand Up: Dragtastic NYC with live performances by drag queens Pandora Boxx and Kelly Mantle. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre Marilyn Manson Jan 15, Hollywood Palladium. www.livenation.com Focus on Female Directors 2018 Jan 17 at Egyptian Theatre. American Cinematheque’s 13th Annual event celebrates female directorial work. www.americancinematheque.com 8th Annual Company Creation Festival Jan 17-Feb 11 at Son of Semele. Presents four performance works by progressive theatre ensembles. www.sonofsemele.org This Is Very Important Jan 18-Feb 4 at Zephyr Theatre. World premiere onewoman show shedding light on the lives of three HIV positive women. www.thisisveryimportantshow.com Historic Egyptian Theatre Tour Jan 20 Take a behind-the-scenes, docent-led tour of the legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre, home of Hollywood's first movie premiere. 10:30am americancinematheque.com The Chosen Jan 20-Mar 25 at the Fountain Theatre. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Chaim Potok’s beloved novel comes a funny, poignant and timeless father and son story about recognition and acceptance of “the other” in this Los Angeles premiere. www.fountaintheatre.com St. Vincent Jan 25 at the Hollywood Palladium. www.livenation.com Dua Lipa Feb 8 and 12 at the Hollywood Palladium. www.livenation.com

Bugaboo & the Silent One Jan 6-27 at The Lounge Theater. Marja-Lewis Ryan’s world premiere drama about two female inmates faced with life in prison. www.batso.brownpapertickets.com

A Walk in the Woods Feb 9-Mar 18 at Actors Co-op. From beloved playwright Lee Blessing, comes a story of relationship between two arms negotiators and what happens when they step out of the war room and into the woods. www.actorsco-op.org

Disney’s Aladdin Jan 10-Mar 31 at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. A thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. www.hollywoodpantages.com

The One Day Plays Feb 11 at Atwater Village Theatre. Six plays are conceived, written, rehearsed and performed for a live audience within a 24-hour period by members and friends of IAMA Theatre. www.iamatheatre.com

Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles Feb 17 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. An exciting musical journey through the Best of the Beatles, opening with their greatest hits from the Sixties through the Sgt. Pepper era with authentic costume changes. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2991261 Black Label Society Feb 27 at the Fonda Theatre. www.fondatheatre.com The Seven Deadly Plays Mar 10-25 at Atwater Village Theatre. IAMA Theatre continues its 10th anniversary celebration with readings of six plays, all produced and premiered by IAMA over the past decade. www.iamatheatre.com The Madres Mar 10-Apr 8. World premiere political drama set during Argentina’s “Dirty War” as three generations of women in a single-family face state terrorism. www.skylighttix.com An Undivided Heart Mar 15-Apr 22 at Atwater Village Theatre. World premiere thriller and spiritual mystery about a parish dealing with child abuse accusations. www.echotheatercompany.com PaleyFest Mar 16-25 at Dolby Theatre. Annual TV festival connecting TV’s hottest stars with fans. www.paleyfest.org Alec Mapa: Dad Bod Mar 17-18 at Renberg Theatre. The comedian and actor returns to the Renberg stage with his allnew show. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre Just Dance Live Mar 29-31 at the Hollywood Palladium. Part stage show, part audience-involvement, fans play an integral role in the show as it brings the popular video game to life. www.livenation.com Award Season (see page 58) 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Jan 7, 5pm at the Beverly Hilton, televised on NBC. www.goldenglobes.com 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Jan 21, 5pm. Live on both TNT and TBS. www.sagawards.org 60th Annual Grammy Awards Jan 28, 4:30pm. Airs live from the Madison Square Garden on CBS. www.grammy.com 33rd Annual Independent Spirit Awards Mar 3, 2pm. Airs on IFC. www.filmindependent.org 90th Academy Awards Mar 4, 4pm. Live from the Dolby Theatre on ABC. www.oscars.org

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Places

of interest Cahuenga Pass US 101 is the ancient way through the hills originally used by the Tongva tribe of Native Americans. Called “Cahuenga” or “Little Hills,” it was traversed by Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola in the 18th century and later by the American frontiersman Kit Carson. In 1886, Kansas prohibitionist Harvey Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, bought 120 acres of the Cahuenga Valley and named their home “Hollywood.”

American 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

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-LY-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 Château Élysée/Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International 5930 Franklin Ave. (323) 960-3201. Built in the late 1920s, Hollywood’s first residential hotel, Chateau Elysee guests included Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Ginger Rogers.

Now owned by Church of Scientology; periodic tours available. www.manor-scientology.org

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.

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.

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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, Tudor, Moorish, French Provincal and pseudo Spanish styles.

Used for locations for films L.A. Confidential, Indecent Proposal and Argo. Now an office building and Discover Hollywood’s home! www.crossroadshollywood.com De Longpre Park 1350 Cherokee Ave. A lovely old “pocket” park one block south of Sunset Blvd. Jerry Fuller is said to have penned the Rick Nelson hit “Travelin’ Man” here. Features sculptures honoring Rudolph Valentino.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop 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

American Society of Cinematographers 1782 N. Orange Dr. (800) 448-0145. Built in 1903, this classic Mission Revival residence has been lovingly cared for by the Society since 1936. www.theasc.com

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

Columbia Square 6121 Sunset Blvd. Originally a CBS broadcasting center for many early radio and TV shows, the newly renovated development features a 20-story residential tower, new office buildings and underground parking. www.columbiasquare.com

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 & DANCE)

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

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)

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

TCL Chinese Theatre Charlie Chaplin Studios/The 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.

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)

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Chase Bank/Millard Sheets 1500 N. Vine St. (323) 466-1121. Unusual mosaics, murals and stained glass created by noted California artist Millard Sheets depict Hollywood personalities.

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

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he revitalization of Hollywood—once again the “it” neighborhood for the industry—has been long in the making. Filming on soundstages in Hollywood is at its highest, much in part to the tripling of production tax credits in 2015 and corporate Hollywood is taking notice. Within the last year, Fender Guitars with media powerhouses Netflix and Viacom are now in the heart of Hollywood. Corporate Hollywood is once again embracing the neighborhood where Charlie Chaplin filmed silent movies, Max Factor created Hollywood starlets and where the early studios like RKO, CBS and Warner Bros. were once based.

In January, Viacom, which includes cable channels like Comedy Central, MTV and VH1, moved from Santa Monica to a new modern media campus workplace in Hollywood. e new office features open floor plans, ping-pong tables, couches, giant screens and snacks to munch on throughout the workday, but the most important feature is the view of the water tower in the Paramount studio lot down the street.

Robert Bakish, the company’s CEO believes the vicinity to Paramount is one of the most important aspects of the new building location, to build a brighter future integrating the work across each of the media brands. ative-class small businesses with seven stories As the year is ending, Viacom and Paramount’s finan- The addition to Hudson Pacific’s Sunset of working environments, including repurcial numbers and outlook may not be rising as fast as Bronson Studio is the Hollywood campus posed sound stages and recording studios fathey wanted them to be when partying at their new of- for media giant Netflix. vored by generations of creative leaders such fice at the start of the year, but Bakish was for the stabilization of Viacom and the view looks good from their new as Orson Welles, Lucille Ball, Bob Dylan, and artist Banksy, the house caters both to the film industry that exists at the heart of Hollywood headquarters. e new campus format is more Silicon Valley than classic Los Angeles’ identity and such budding fields as design, fashion, Hollywood studio. Open workspaces, conference rooms for col- publishing and architecture that will define the city’s future. Offerlaborative meetings and employee perks including complimentary ing a slightly different set of amenities than NeueHouse Madison Square, the design takes full advantage of the Southern Californmeals and snacks.

Adding to the “new” atmosphere at the repurposed historic ian climate, with two outdoor decks and plenty of natural light.

1938 CBS Radio Building, Columbia Square development, Neue- NeueHouse Hollywood is a hub of public engagement and conHouse Hollywood is both a product of its environment and a fresh versation—a center of culture that marries old L.A. with the new. voice in the Los Angeles cultural landscape. A Modernist icon Amenities include a restaurant, auditorium, roof deck, broadcastbuilt by CBS founder Bill Paley who described the building as a ing studio, screening, meeting and listening rooms.

In February, new media powerhouse, Netflix, left Beverly Hills “Machine for Broadcasting” it was the first building in the world purpose-built for what Paley described as the “new art and science and opened their new campus in a 14-story Icon building in Holof mass communication.” As a co-working and social space for cre- lywood. e Icon building is located on a 4.4-acre site on the 12 12 DISCOVER DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD // WINTER WINTER 2017 2017

northeast corner of the Sunset Bronson studios lot. Netflix—after originally leasing only part of the building—added the remaining stories to the lease, taking over the entire building once construction was complete. Last September, Netflix leased some of the sound stages and other space at Sunset Bronson and in January signed another lease for CUE, a five-story, 92,000-square-foot office building also on the Sunset Bronson lot. All in all, Netflix now has a long-term lease agreement with Hudson Pacific Properties, a commercial real estate company that is the largest independent owner and operator of sound stages in the nation, for 560,000 square feet of office space, sound stages, production offices and support space at Sunset Bronson. Netflix has also taken over Sunset Bronson, the former Warner Bros. Studios where e Jazz Singer– e world’s first talking picture—was filmed in the 1920s. Other tenants of the studio include Tribune Broadcasting’s KTLA, an affiliate of CW, which has been a part of the studio for over 50 years.

Hudson Pacific recently added the Hollywood Center Studio (formerly Zoetrope with 90 years of history) to its holdings and dubbed it Sunset Las Palmas. continues

Fender Guitar, Viacom and Neuehouse make historic Columbia Square a vibrant and happening workplace.

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Stairway connecting Netflix’ multi-level interior space allows for easy access between building floors, creative nooks for private contemplation and meeting rooms for collaboration.

With powerhouses like Viacom and Netflix taking up space in Hollywood, producers and other industry folks have sighed with relief as they will have to spend less time in traffic traveling from Burbank to Century City to Santa Monica to Hollywood in LA’s notorious traffic. Now executives can travel from their studio or office in Burbank to Viacom to Netflix to Buzzfeed Motion pictures and still have time to stop for lunch before heading back to their own office in little more than half the time it used to take with offices spread all throughout Los Angeles.

Even musicians can feel some of the ease of less time driving from place to place as Fender Guitars relocated to Hollywood.

Fender’s new Hollywood location was built where CBS West Coast formerly resided. Most musicians either live in Los Angeles or travel through at some time or another, so having Fender headquarters in Hollywood opens more opportunities for musicians to engage with the manufacturer. The Hollywood digs are packed with schematics and patents as well as large-scale photos of wellknown Fender players. By moving to the center of the music industry, Fender’s future will connect digital and physical products. Fender isn’t just trying to connect with musicians who already have a name for themselves—they’re also looking to connect with aspiring musicians who are picking up a guitar for the first time. The increased focus on digital inventions includes an app with a primary purpose is to teach new players how to tune and play their new instruments.

New restaurants and hotels are setting up shop in response to the growing new media corporations making homes in Hollywood, and new projects are underway. An astonishing number of additional apartments will be built over the next 14 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2017

decade. There is much more activity in Hollywood, reminding everyone that the evolving industry has returned to its roots.

Sunset Bronson, Paramount, Sunset Gower, and Capital Records, among others, have remained long-standing parts of the Hollywood that once was. With the new Hollywood growth of entertainment corporations Fender, Viacom and Netflix moving in, the future is brighter than ever. Hollywood is where the magic began planting the seeds that grew from silent films to talkies to technicolor to the multi-faceted opportunities that the industry offers today. The rebirth is inspiring. Maybe you can go home again, and now—again—you can shop, sleep, eat and most importantly, create here. DH

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Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Designed by world-renowned contemporary architect Frank Gehry. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood (See FAMILY) Gower Gulch Sunset Blvd. at Gower adjacent to Sunset Gower Studio (formerly Columbia Pictures). Many early Westerns were filmed here. Studio cowboys would practice tricks and “spinning yarns” on the corner between scenes. Now a western style shopping center.

Griffith Observatory 2800 Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. Art deco landmark located in the popular Griffith Park featuring a state-of-the-art planetarium, sweeping city views, and various exhibits. 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 El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (818) 845-3110. Built in 1925 as a stage and movie theater, Orson Welles‘ Citizen Kane premiered here in 1941. Renovations in 1942 concealed its lavish interior restored in the 1980s. Serves as the venue for most Disney film premieres. elcapitantheatre.com (See FILM & FAMILY) Emerson College Los Angeles 5960 Sunset Blvd. (323)952-6411 West Coast branch of Boston institution; futuristic design by noted architect Thom Mayne. www.emerson.edu/ela 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 The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St. (323) 933-9211. World-famous market, a Los Angeles tradition for more than 80 years. The Grove shopping and entertainment complex was added adjacent to the market in 2002, making this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. www.farmersmarketla.com (See DINING & FAMILY) Ferndell Trail and Nature Museum Ferndell Dr. & Los Feliz Blvd. Populated by Gabrielino Indians over 10,000 years ago, now a quarter-mile walking trail set along a stream banked by tropical plants imported from all over the world. Used often as a film and TV set, most recently in La La Land.

Ford Theatres 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. A facility of the LA County Arts Commission, the Ford reopened this year after extensive renovation of the 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre. www.fordtheatres.org (See MUSIC & DANCE) Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way. Built in 1924 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the textile-block house has a unique history as a salon of the avant-garde and a haven for artists. Fundraising for restoration of this Hollywood landmark is currently underway.

Donate at https://arch.usc.edu/freeman-house

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Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. This is not only Los Angeles’ historic park but also the largest city park in the U.S. Provides hiking and riding trails, golf, tennis, playgrounds, pony rides, travel museum, zoo and majestic hilltop observatory. (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 on display at this popular chain. www.hardrock.com Hudson Apartments (formerly Hillview Apartments) 6533 Hollywood Blvd. Built by movie moguls Jesse Lasky and Samuel Goldwyn in 1917. Broadway actors who left New York for Hollywood had a difficult time finding housing. Most boarding houses had signs “No Actors and No Dogs Allowed.”

Historic Hollywood The serious explorer can read John Pashdag’s Hollywoodland U.S.A., Charles Lockwood’s Guide to Hollywood, Rosemary Lord’s Hollywood: Then & Now, Ken Schessler’s This is Hollywood, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Hollywood, The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book by William A. Gordon, Hollywood: The First 100 Years pictorial history by Bruce Torrance and Early Hollywood

by Marc Wanamaker and Robert W. Nudelman.

(See HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD & TOURS) 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 Thu-Sun 11am-3pm. Admission $7. www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house 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

The Original Farmers Market, a must-see visitor destination Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. (323) 460-6360. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclusive club, it was the site of the first Emmy Awards in 1949. Members included Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Abbott and Costello, and Bela Lugosi. www.thehollywoodathleticclub.com Hollywood Boulevard The famed Boulevard is a designated National Historic Register Entertainment and Commercial District. Many Hollywood hopefuls have walked “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and imagined their names embedded in the sidewalk stars.

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

Mural of Jim Morrison by McNeilly

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of interest 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 science and liberal arts buildings. (See listing, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net

Hollywood & Highland Station Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, 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 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. 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

Hollywood Gateway/The Four Silver Ladies La Brea Ave. at Hollywood Blvd. Gazebo depicts Dolores Del Rio, Anna Mae Wong, Mae West, and Dorothy Dandridge. Designed by Catherine Harwicke and sculpted by Harl West.

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 & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. 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 Tower Apartments 6200 Franklin Ave. (855) 658-5708. Recently renovated historic apartments with French-Norman architectural details appeal to those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery and fine craftsmanship. www.thehollywoodtower.com 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 Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. www.ymcala.org/hollywood

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 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, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Peter Lorre, Peter Finch, “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 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. The land is now part of Griffith Park. www.hollywoodsign.org (See feature this issue)

L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 6331 Hollywood Blvd. and Vine. (323) 960-3511.

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 9:30am-10pm. www.lronhubbard.org

Hollywood Center Studios recently acquired by Hudson Pacific and renamed Sunset Las Palmas Studio.

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 70 years. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC)

Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Annestyle Victorian residence along the Boulevard. From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended.

Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-2355. Built in 1936 and on the National Register of Historic Places. Wood relief The Horseman, carved by Works Progress Administration artist Gordon Newell in 1937.

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

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The Golden

Globes

by James Bartlett

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his January 7, Late Night host Seth Myers will be waiting nervously in the wings before he gets the signal to step on stage and welcome the world to the Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

It will be the first time the former SNL alum has hosted the event, and as well as a celebrity-filled audience in the room, millions will be watching the broadcast on NBC. Finally, to add that little extra soupçon of pressure, this is also the 75th anniversary of the Golden Globes.

It’s always a big night for Hollywood and all the lucky nominees, but who exactly are the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) that every winner will thank, and why is this glittering ceremony so high-profile, yet so often linked to whispers of scandal? e Golden Globes is perhaps only second to the Oscars in terms of its influence. Pundits, cinephiles and studio executives alike will scour the list of winners and wonder whether it will be mirrored on the list of nominees for the Academy Awards, which occur weeks later.

Either way, a Golden Globe win can give a movie a cash boost at the box office—or bring it back into the minds of voters if it came out months ago—but more important than that is the fact that only the Golden Globes and the Oscars are broadcast on free-to-air television, which means countless moviegoers and DVD buyers are watching.

It’s also true to say that the Golden Globes ceremony is considered by the industry, the press and the general public to be more fun. It takes place during a big dinner where the champagne flows freely, which means that the crowd is often jolly and loose, and the winners are more likely to say something devilish.

Compare that with Oscars, which are notoriously food and drink-free, hence the need for all the well-dressed seat-fillers to fill in the gaps while hungry stars pop to the bathroom, sneak a handful of trail mix, or sip a nip of something uplifting during the commercial breaks.

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Perhaps the most surprising fact about the HFPA is that there are only around 90 members—mainly journalists and some photographers from over 50 countries—which means that in order to be a Golden Globe winner, a nominee only has to secure barely a couple dozen votes. eir Southern California-based members are from drawn from major and minor publications around the world, though the output of some can seem less than prolific bearing in mind the hundreds of events, screenings, interview and meet-and-greet opportunities they have with actors and directors—though the pictures of those encounters are a famous, well-publicized perk.

Nevertheless, membership of the HFPA is much-desired by many, and often tough to acquire: fellow members from the

Kristen Bell announces nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards. same country can veto your application, and you need two current members to support you. ey also only accept a handful of new members every year.

Formed in 1943 as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association (HFCA), the organization was designed to formal-

Co-stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone accept the Golden Globe for La La Land, Best Musical or Comedy of 2017.

ize a relationship with the studios, who often failed to look across the seas to foreign markets, and to give those journalists a chance to get copy or photos of the stars. e inaugural Golden Globe awards was over an informal lunch at 20th Century Fox Studios in 1944, and over the years the event took place at a number of hotspots across town including the Roosevelt Hotel, the Ambassador Hotel and even Ciro’s nightclub, with the special award for “Extraordinary Achievement in the Motion Picture Industry” created in 1952 and named after its first recipient, Cecil B. DeMille.

Over the years other award categories came and went from the roster (Best Animated Feature Film was added in 2007 for example), and television categories became a strong part of the event too. ere was as controversial split in the ranks way back in the 1950s, when a group of people withdrew from the HFCA as a protest against the number of non-professional journalists on the books, and for several years their Foreign Press Association of Hollywood (FPAH) handed out their own “Henrietta” awards. ings were patched up by 1955, when they merged to form the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), but there have been other sticky moments over the years too.

As a non-profit, the HFPA relies heavily on the television licensing fees (estimated to be around $10m per year), and some head-scratching nominations—when their performance was ignored by many of other awards ceremonies and the movie was a commercial bomb—did make some wonder whether they were picked more for their star power on the small screen.

Past Golden Globe ceremony hosts—Ricky Gervais infamously comes to mind—have even joked at bribery, the advanced age of many of the HFPA members, and how they can seem to get rather starstruck by the glitz and glamour.

Director Rob Reiner and actor Gary Oldman have even gone public with criticisms that others only whisper, and it will be interesting if Oldman is nominated for his much-praised performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour—it would be his first from the HFPA. More hidden in the shadows are allegations of expensive trips and lavish gifts given to members—surely with the idea of garnering their vote coming awards time—and the 1982 award of the now-defunct “Star of the Year” to Pia Zadora in the universally-derided Butterfly seemed influenced by a Las Vegas weekend spent with producer Meshulam Riklis (who happened to be married to Zadora at the time).

More seriously, in 2013 the HFPA settled a $2m lawsuit with Michael Russell, who was the organization’s publicist for 17 years and used the word “payola” when he claimed he had been fired for attempting to tackle corruption within their ranks.

In more recent years the HFPA has cracked down on such actions and put more focus on its charitable work, which includes restoration of classic movies and the donation of nearly $30 million in the last few decades to entertainment-related charities, scholarships, grants and other programs.

Either way, while we may not know much about what goes on behind the doors of the grand mock Tudor HFPA building in West Hollywood, many millions will still tune in to see which lucky names are in the envelope at the diamond anniversary of the Golden Globes—and maybe even hope for a revealing joke or two from Seth Myers. DH

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by Olga Clark

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...a taste of Casablanca

he elements of surprise and delight are what come to mind as a first impression of the newest addition to Hollywood Boulevard’s dining scene. e latest, LONO Hollywood, is an impeccably designed themed eatery reminiscent of famed Don e Beachcomber’s (formerly located on McCadden Place and demolished decades go). e Umbrella Hospitality Group’s Austin Melrose and Zach Patterson have brought to the streets of Hollywood a blend of cinema nostalgia and Tiki bar in a retro experience in dining featuring carefully crafted cocktails and food fare presented by Executive Chef David Lesporon and Chef de Cuisine Sam Hoke. e Melrose/Patterson partnership began years ago in their hometown of Bend, Oregon. “We’ve both worked in the food service industry since our teens,” said Austin. “Zach and I have done it all.

Working in the business we learned it from the bottom up.” Handsome, with a boyish charm, he made his way to Hollywood with stars in his eyes and an acting resume in his hands. Although enjoying some success in TV and films, in 2008 he and Zach jumped on an opportunity to open their own watering hole.

Both accomplished bartenders, they had a vision of what a “real” bar should look like and e Melrose Umbrella Co. was born. Paying homage to the history of the post-prohibition era, and the rebirth of America’s culinary contribution—the cocktail—the warm and friendly atmosphere has drawn a loyal following. e building in which the Melrose Umbrella Co. is housed was built in the midst of the excitement of the demise of prohibition, after the 18th amendment was lifted via ratification of the 21st amendment repealing the ban on liquor.

LONO Hollywood, their latest venture, is a time progression into the 1940s and 50s. America had been to war and thousands of soldiers and sailors had seen the world. To keep up the spirits of the folks back home, Hollywood produced scores of films with exotic lo-

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LEFT: LONO’s bar celebrates Post-Prohibition lavishness and joy.

CENTER: The dining room evokes tropical islands and the spirit of long-gone Hollywood restaurants.

BOTTOM: The covered patio lends a more airy, South Seas vibe. does appear. His Walk of Fame star is steps away from LONO’s entrance.

Striving for authenticity in its cocktails and food, all drinks are made with fresh ingredients— no canned juices or syrups. Just reading the menu is like a trip to the South Pacific: Coconut popcorn, Kuai Fried Chicken, Kung Pao Ribs, Green Papaya Salad, Ota Ika (Tahitian-style ceviche). e piece de resistance for a group of 4 to 22 is their Luau spread featuring Peking Duck, prawns and enough food to feed an island village. Book 48 hours in advance. is holiday season, do yourself and your guests a favor and step into the elegance and romance of old Hollywood. Once you enter LONO you will be transported to another world—one that may have only existed in the movies, but still lives in our hearts. DH

cales—most notably the epic Casablanca with Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart and Claude Raines. Classic restaurants Trader Vic’s and Hollywood’s own Don the Beachcomber and Seven Seas offered rum drinks and South Pacific atmosphere.

Designed by Matt Winter and Austin Melrose, the space blends classic Tiki Bar with elegant Rick’s Café and the Coconut Grove. e bar is playful and friendly and welcomes Tiki Bar fans from across the globe. (Who knew there was such a thing? Dollar bills signed by these bona fide aficionados are tacked to the ceiling attesting to their visit.)

Showcases filled with WWII memorabilia, Trade Vic and Don the Beachcomber souvenirs pay homage to the past. Reverence for the genre and old Hollywood abound. No detail in wall coverings, art or wicker and rattan furniture is spared.

Moving toward the covered back ‘patio’, do not be fooled. It only gets better. Look behind a palm and you expect to see Peter Lorre or Sydney Greenstreet suddenly appear. In fact, Peter Lorre

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Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in 20th Century Fox’s award contender The Post.

AMC Universal Cinema at CityWalk Hilltop at Universal City. (818) 508-0711. After a multi-million-dollar renovation, catch the latest seasonal blockbusters with Christie RBG Laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound. Includes the all new Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar. $5 parking.

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, on select Saturdays at 10:30am. www.americancinematheque.com

Nick Jonas, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black in Sony Pictures’ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

Scandinavian Film Festival Jan 6-21. Writers Guild Theater. “Top films from the top of Europe,” back for its 19th year. www.scandinavianfilmfestivalla.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 Arena Cinelounge Sunset 16464 Sunset Blvd. (323) 924-1644. Hollywood’s home for independent films on the campus of Theatre of Arts. www.arenascreen.com

LA Dance Film Festival Jan 25. Los Feliz 3 Theatre. Features filmmakers from around the world exploring different genres of film that utilize dance as the main storytelling component. www.ladancefilmfest.org The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival Feb 7-27. Multiple venues, including Arclight Hollywood. New feature films, documentaries, shorts and videos by filmmakers who possess an independent vision and create innovative work outside the studio system. www.hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com The Pan African Film Festival Feb 8-19. Cinemark Baldwin Hills. Showcases the broad spectrum of Black creative works. www.paff.org DocuDay Feb 25. Writers Guild Theater. Features feature and short documentaries nominated for an Oscar® with back to back screenings all day. www.documentary.org Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest Feb 25-Mar 3. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. One full week of celebration for the Italian excellences in cinema, music, fashion and style. www.losangelesitalia.com 90th Annual Academy Awards – The Oscars Mar 4. Dolby Theatre. Honoring the best movies of 2017. www.oscars.org Keep up with Film Festivals on the Discover Hollywood website: www.discoverhollywood.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Film-Festivals 22 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2017

Storm Reid and Levi Miller in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, opening March 9.

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667‐2000. What is a Western?

Film Series. www.theautry.org (See MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)

James Corden in Sony’s Peter Rabbit, opening Feb 9.

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. www.oscars.org 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. Cars 3 thru July 30. www.elcapitantheatre.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY) Short Film Night at El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. Celebrating local filmmaking featuring the latest work from L.A.’s best and brightest. Every first Wed. www.elcidsunset.com (See MUSIC)

Kennedy Derosin, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige and Rob Morgan in Netflix’s Oscar contender Mudbound.

Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson in Paramount Pictures and Skydance’s Annihilation, opening Feb 23.

Photo by Peter Mountain Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings. www.cinefamily.org Sundance Cinemas West Hollywood 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. (323) 654-2217. Features Independent films, with reserved seating, 21+ only. Wine and beer served, and parking validated. $6 Tuesdays. www.sundancecinemas.com TCL 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 TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6925 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. First-run movies in the world’s most famous movie theatre formerly known as “Grauman’s Chinese.” 30-minute tours daily. www.tclchinesetheatres.com/imax (See PLACES)

Forest Whitaker in Marvel’s Black Panther, opening Feb 16.

Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave. (323) 874-2276. Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of and 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 Cinema at CityWalk 100 Universal City Pl. (818) 508-0711. Ultra-spacious, stadium style, rocker seats. 7-story screen. Now features next-generation 4K laser projection and 12-channel sound systems after a multi-million-dollar renovation. Featuring 3D films. www.citywalkhollywood.com

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 1920s. www.vintagecinemas.com/vista

Los Feliz 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 664-2169. Neighborhood theatre converted to 3 screens. First-run movies. 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. www.thenewbev.com NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) 1438 N. Gower St. Suite 103 (323) 521-7385. Non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. www.newfilmmakersla.com Pacific Theatres at The Grove 189 The Grove Dr. (323) 692-0103. 14 theatres with a beautifully designed Neo-Deco lobby. www.pacifictheatres.com/grove Rooftop Cinema Club at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 Vine St. (323) 871-2420. Outdoor cinema featuring iconic movies, comfortable chairs, food and drinks. www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/la

Daisy Ridley in Disney’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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Arturo Sandoval appears at Catalina Jazz Club Dec 29-31

Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 6654294. 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 top-notch entertainment. www.elcidsunset.com (See DANCE & DINING) El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri and Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com (See DANCE)

Fishbone at the Roxy Dec 22.

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 every 3rd Sun 12-3pm. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS)

The Fonda Theatre 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-6269. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com Ford Theatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (323) 461-3673. Summer schedule info available online. www.fordtheatres.org Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 467-7444. The Association of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons. www.cabaretwest.org

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)

Genghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights Mon-Sat. Times vary. www.genghiscohen.com

Bootleg Theater 2220 Beverly Blvd. (213) 389-3856. Live Indie music most nights. www.bootlegtheater.org

The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave. (844) 524-7335. Full calendar online. www.lagreektheatre.com

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

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)

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 Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400-seat theatre by installing Dolby 3D and Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, THEATRE) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2017

Crazy Town performs at the Whisky a Go Go Dec 20.

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www.discoverhollywood.com

Sassafras Saloon 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. www.sassafrashollywood.com The Sayers Club 1645 Wilcox Ave. (323) 871-8233. Features shows and impromptu performances. Thu-Sat 9pm-2am. www.facebook.com/TheSayersClub Three Clubs 1123 Vine St. (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established and touring acts. www.facebook.com/threeclubs

Mary Timony at the Troubadour Feb 16.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-1181. Eclectic concerts in historic former Masonic Lodge. www.hollywoodforever.com/culture Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Home of big bands in the 40s.

Today’s hottest singers, songwriters and bands. www.livenation.com (See PLACES) The Hotel Café 1623 1⁄2 Cahuenga Blvd. One of L.A.’s top music venues. Singer-songwriters performing nightly. 21 and over. www.hotelcafe.com

Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys every first Thu 8pm. www.trepanyhouse.org 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

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) Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. In addition to the comprehensive menu and bar, Pig ‘n Whistle features Live Entertainment every Sat in the Back Room along with Karaoke in the Main room every Thu. pignwhistlehollywood.com/about-us/ (See DINING) 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 The Roxy Theatre 9009 Sunset Blvd. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxy.com

Machine Head performs at the Fonda Mar 2.

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Jonathan Arkin and Sam Mandel in The Chosen at the Fountain Theatre Jan 20-Mar 25.

Photo by Ed Krieger

David Melville in Independent Shakespeare Company’s A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens thru Dec 23.

Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby’s enhanced 3,400seat 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)

The Actor’s Company 916 N. Formosa Ave. (323) 463-4639. Home of LA Comedy Fest and LA Indie Film Festival. Acting and comedy classes, voice-over intensives. www.theactorscompanyla.com Actors Co-op Theatre Company 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 462-8460. Two 99-seat theatres. Located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. www.actorsco-op.org

Stella Adler Theatre and Academy of Acting 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor. (323) 465-4446. State of the art 99-seat theatre. American, original and classical plays. Acting, musical production, improv classes, theatre history and more. www.stellaadler-la.com Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave. Home of the Echo Theatre Company. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org. Also home to the Circle X Theatre Company and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6272. Medium-sized theatre is a facility of L.A.’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs located in Barnsdall Art Park. www.barnsdall.org The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 661-9827. 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. Monday Night Play Reading Series. Free. Reservations required. www.theblank.com Celebration Theatre Company (at The Lex) 6760 Lexington Ave. (323) 957-1884. Professional theatre with the mission of creating an outlet for LGBTQIA 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

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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).

The Hudson Theatre 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. www.iscla.org L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatres Village at Ed Gould Plaza1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7300.

Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre 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 Macha Theatre Company 1107 N. Kings Rd. West Hollywood. (323) 314-6332. Building social, cultural and artistic bridges between the straight and gay communities of various backgrounds. www.machatheatre.org

Rahvaunia in This Is Very Important at Zephyr Theatre Jan 18-Feb 4.

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Arabian Nights Men in Disney’s Aladdin at Pantages Theatre Jan 10-Mar 31.

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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 Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. 99-seat Marilyn Monroe and 49-seat Stage Lee theatres. www.strasberg.com Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave. (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com

Studio C Artists 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 988-1175. Intimate theatre on Theatre Row. www.studiocartists.com

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

Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 856-8611. Avant-garde experimental theatre in the “Cahuenga Corridor.” www.theatreofnote.com

McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1008. 60-seat theatre. Acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St. (323) 871-2420. Aims to establish a truly authentic cultural center for Los Angeles, and contribute to the development of a new narrative for the American theatre. www.themontalban.com Moving Arts 1822 Hyperion Ave. (323) 472-5646. 30-seat black box theatre. www.movingarts.org

Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of 15 theatres.

Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. (323) 851-7977. Founded in 1962, many productions have gone on to Broadway and film. 168 seats. www.theatrewest.org (See FAMILY) Underground Theatre 1314 N. Wilton Pl. (323) 412-9069. Utilitarian artist-run performance venue for new plays and professional-development workshops. www.undergroundtheater.com Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave. (661) 670-8328. Presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com

Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 468-1770. Historical-cultural landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2,700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywood-pantages.com (See PLACES) Prospect Theatre 6356 Hollywood Blvd. Top floor. (323) 469-0040. An immersive entertainment experience that features finely crafted dining, cocktails and world-class theatrical and music events. www.prospecttheatre.la 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 1816 1⁄2 N. Vermont Ave. (213) 761-7061. Professional company develops and produces new plays that express the social mores of our times. Ample parking. www.skylighttheatrecompany.com

Miranda Wynne and Ashley Romans in Rotterdam at the Skylight Theatre thru Jan 28.

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A Preview of Our Motion Picture Mecca The New Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

by Nyla Arslanian

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t was a disappointment when a few years ago, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science announced that rather than building a new museum in Hollywood, it would occupy the former May Company art deco structure adjacent to LACMA. However, visiting the site on a recent media inspection tour and seeing the progress on the work to retrofit a historic structure, I was awed by the complexity and the vision of the project.

As much as I was surprised to admit it, the location is perfect. e Wilshire Boulevard site is not quite West LA but its proximity to the westside and Hollywood makes it truly Los Angeles’ museum accessible and where it should be—the recognized center for the visual arts of our city.

A landmark donation of $50 million from philanthropists Cheryl and Haim Saban brought naming rights and other sizeable donations followed bringing fundraising to more than $300 million and closer to the campaign goal of $388 million. When it opens in 2019, the Academy Museum will be the world’s premier film museum to Los Angeles, the acknowledged moviemaking capital of the world. e Campaign for the Academy Museum Board is chaired by Bob Iger and co-chaired by Annette Bening and Tom Hanks. e initial fundraising goal will support the construction of the buildings as well as its opening exhibitions and programs.

According to Kerry Brougher, Director of the Academy Museum, “e museum is going to be the permanent home for the art of film in its storied past, amazing present and fast-evolving future. Film has al28 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2017

TOP: Artist’s rendering of the Academy Museum, directly across from the Petersen Automotive Museum. ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/ ©A.M.P.A.S./Image from L’Autre Image

ABOVE: Construction is well underway.

LEFT: Elevation view of the facilities, illustrating the broad range of attractions and activities that will be available. ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/©A.M.P.A.S.

ways been at the forefront of technology, which is why it’s so important to have a digital platform. For visitors to the Academy Museum, the creativity and innovation of the museum’s digital engagement will provide a unique experience only the academy can offer.” e Academy Museum has actively been acquiring three-dimensional motion picture objects since 2008. Its holdings now number approximately 2,500 items representing motion picture technology, costume design, production design, makeup and hairstyling and promotional materials. e Museum will also draw from the unparalleled collection of

Renderings courtesy ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/©A.M.P.A.S.

The otherworldly orb beckons like the Mother Ship from a scifi movie.

How appropriate!

RIGHT: Architect Renzo Piano sketches details to contractors on site. the Academy which contains a vast range of motion picture production and history-related objects and technology, works on paper, and still and moving images covering the history of motion pictures in the United States and throughout the world. e collections include more than 12 million photographs, 190,000 film and video assets, 80,000 screenplays, 61,000 posters, and 20,000 production and costume design drawings. Highlights feature more than 1,600 special collections of film legends such as Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston. e collection includes examples of pre-cinema devices, early and modern motion picture cameras and projectors, sound, editing and lighting equipment, and other landmark inventions that have advanced the filmmaking arts, such as Mary Pickford’s original Bell & Howell film camera, Adrian-designed headdress from Mata Hari (1931) worn by Greta Garbo and the ruby slippers and munchkin soldier jacket from e Wizard of Oz (1939).

Production design objects include a wide variety of props, set decoration items, set models, miniatures and motion picture creatures (animatronics, models, puppets and maquettes) such as original, screen-used doors to Rick’s Café Americain from Casablanca (1942), tablets from e Ten Commandments (1956), the only surviving fullsized shark model used on Jaws (1975). ere’s makeup and hairstyling objects spanning a range of realistic and fantasy, and include face appliances, makeup busts, life masks, wigs, and makeup cases owned by prominent performers and makeup artists.

LEFT: The Academy Museum will never be mistaken for the May Company!

Rather than being a static collection of items, the Academy Museum focuses on cinematic technology through the years, the tools that countless artists and craftsman have used to create the product that is the film industry. e Academy Museum will be the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art and science of movies and moviemaking.

Brougher has three essential goals: to convey the power of movies, to give viewers a look behind the scenes into how movies are made, and to explore movies’ impact on culture and our lives.

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano has designed two distinct buildings that will form the Academy Museum’s 300,000 square foot campus: the Saban Building—a designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument—and a soaring spherical addition that features a state of the art 1,000 seat theatre and a terrace topped with a spectacular glass dome. More than a museum, Brougher envisions a dynamic film center that is simultaneously experiential, immersive, experimental, educational and entertaining. e buildings will include 50,000 of gallery space, two theatres, cutting-edge project spaces, an outdoor piazza, the rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, an active education studio, a restaurant, and store.

Dawn Hudson, CEO of the Academy, says, “e millions of people around the world who make and love movies will be able to come to the epicenter of filmmaking and experience the magic of this art form. ey’ll see firsthand the vast collections of the Academy and the work of our members. And, they’ll be able to do that all year—not just on Oscar night. DH WINTER 2017 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 29

Dining

where to eat Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-4294. Los Feliz Village. Features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees.

“Marty and Elayne” perform in the lounge. Dinner daily. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC)

Katsuya Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. For 55 years, you can find all your favorite authentic Mexican foods, excellent margaritas, and a fun, party atmosphere. www.casitadelcampo.net Cleo 1717 Vine St. (Hollywood & Vine). (310) 910-9990. Enjoy delicious dinners and handcrafted cocktails by Chef Danny Elmaleh in a warm, inviting Matthew Rolston-designed setting that marries Old Hollywood glamour with relaxed Mediterranean charm – in the heart of Hollywood. www.cleorestaurant.com

Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com (See EVENTS) Katsuya 6300 Hollywood Blvd. (Hollywood & Vine).

(323) 871-8777. Katsuya pairs Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi’s fresh takes on Japanese classics with design icon Philippe Starck’s sleek and sultry interiors in a unique sushi restaurant. Enjoy Japanese sushi and robata classics with inspired dishes including Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. www.katsuyarestaurant.com

LONO Hollywood 6611 Hollywood Blvd. (323)848-4475.

Inspired by the glamour and nostalgia of Old Hollywood, Umbrella Hospitality Group's Austin Melrose and Zach Patterson bring you a tropical escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Offers craft tiki cocktails, full bar, as well as an elevated yet approachable food menu for the intrepid explorer in all of us. www.lonohollywood.com Miceli’s Italian Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438.

Hollywood’s oldest Italian Restaurant.

Owned and Operated by the Miceli Family since 1949. Lunch. Dinner. Take-out. Free delivery. Banquet Facilities. Full Bar. Live Piano.

Singing Servers. www.micelisrestaurant.com Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7788. Once you savor the superior food and drink, soak in the unparalleled history, you’ll understand why tastemakers and power brokers keep coming back. Ready to be wowed by legendary service and savoir-faire? Step into our door and into another time. Tue-Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 49pm. Closed Mon. 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)

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American & Continental Cuisine Featuring Certified Angus Beef™ Entrees

Zagat Rated Piano Lounge with Marty & Elayne

1760 N. Vermont Ave. Los Feliz Area

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www.thedresden.com

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. Delicious dining, carryout and delivery. Open Wed-Sun 11am-10pm. www.palermoristoranteitaliano.com Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000.

Hollywood Landmark Since 1927 offers a feeling of classic Hollywood with a vaulted ceiling, 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 Mon-Fri 3-6pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com

Pink’s Hot Dogs 709 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 931-4223. The ultimate Mom and Pop hot dog stand. It's a Hollywood love story, starting with Paul & Betty Pink selling hot dogs from a cart on a neighborhood street corner at La Brea & Melrose in 1939. Pink’s is renowned for its delicious variety of hot dogs and hamburgers, huge portions, and affordable prices. Its historic, fun atmosphere is considered a quintessential Hollywood experience, particularly for the late-night club crowd. Open Sun-Thurs 9:30am-2am & Fri-Sat until 3am. www.pinkshollywood.com Raffallo’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. Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11am-12am. www.raffallospizzala.com Rockwell 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 669-1550. Open air coral tree patio dining and lounge. Lunch & brunch on weekends, daily Happy Hour 37pm, dinner nightly and kitchen open until 1am on Friday and Saturday.

DJs on Friday & Saturday nights as well as Sunday Brunch. Cali-American Cuisine. We have a dog friendly patio. Nightly specials: Monday Grilled Cheese Night, Tuesday - Burgers and Wine, Wednesday - 50 percent off the Wine List, Thursday - Street Tacos, Saturday - Ceviche & Cerveza. www.rockwell-la.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 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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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre #18) 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 MUSIC 6400 Sunset Blvd.

6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #27) 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. COLUMBIA SQUARE 6121 Sunset Blvd.

14. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd 15. CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD 6671 Sunset Blvd.

DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #30) 16. DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N. Vermont Ave. 17. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

18. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd.

19. EVERLY HOTEL 1800 Argyle Ave. 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. HOLLYWOOD TOY AND COSTUMES 6608 Hollywood Blvd.

44. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd.

45. L. RON HUBBARD LIFE EXHIBITION 6331 Hollywood Blvd.

LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #30) 46. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd.

47. JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 6840 Hollywood Blvd.

48. KTLA-TV/NETFLIX 5800 Sunset Blvd.

49. LAUGH FACTORY 8001 Sunset Blvd.

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. at 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. ROCKWALK 7425 Sunset Blvd.

66. JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. 67. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 8920 Melrose Ave. 68. SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N. Gower Street 69. SUNSET STRIP (Crescent Heights to Beverly Hills) 70. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 71. THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

72. THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Harry Potter) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Harry Potter) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 73. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 74. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 131 N. Larchmont Ave. 75. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd.

76. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. 77. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank).

78. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY GO WEHO 7110 Santa Monica Blvd.

79. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. 80. YAMASHIRO 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. 81. ZOO 5333 Zoo Dr. (in Griffith Park, See #27).

(Editor's Note: The map stars are arbitrarily chosen from listings and advertisers by the editorial staff.)

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Winter Reading

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inter book choices include something for fans, budding comedians or for you and your little one to while away an evening.

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or decades, Eliot Weisman was an advisor, confidant, and at times a psychiatrist and protector of some of the most notable names in entertainment. Relying on him for management and tour bookings were Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, Steve Lawrence, Edie Gorme, Joan Rivers, Paul Anka and many others. But his boss from 1975 through 1998—the man with whom he shared his most transformative memories and whose friends and family he would come to know intimately— was legendary singer Frank Sinatra. e Way It Was: My Life with Frank Sinatra is an eye-opening look at Frank Sinatra, told by his longtime manager and friend Eliot Weisman and co-authored by Sinatra’s friend and television journalist, Jennifer Valoppi. In the book, Weisman shares his accounts of the iconic entertainer and the exclusive inner-circle with which he spent his final years—featuring original photos and filled with scintillating revelations. It’s been almost 20 years since Sinatra’s passing and fans of Sinatra in all his stages will love these never-before told tales.

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n this absorbing and surprising memoir, one of the biggest names of classic Hollywood—the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s e Birds and Marnie—tells her story, including never-before-revealed experiences on the set of some of the biggest cult films of all time. For decades, Tippi Hedren’s luminous beauty radiated from the screen, enchanting moviegoers and cementing her position among Hollywood’s elite. In her book Tippi, Hedren recalls how a young and virtuous Lutheran girl from a small town in Minnesota became a worldwide legend, an unwavering animal activist and the matriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty that includes her movie star daughter Melanie Griffith and rising star granddaughter Dakota Johnson. Filled with sixteen pages of beautiful photos, Tippi is a rare and fascinating look at a private woman’s remarkable life no fan can miss.

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Editor’s picks for your local lore enjoyment

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eralded by the New York Times as “probably the best known comedy teacher in the country,” Stephen Rosenfield is regarded, around the world, as an expert on stand-up comedy writing and performing. As a pioneer in the field of teaching comedy, he founded the American Comedy Institute, the premier stand-up comedy school in the US. Rosenfield’s go-to stand-up strategies in his new book Mastering Stand-Up: e Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian is an entertaining new guide for both beginners breaking into comedy and professionals seeking to improve their sets and advance their careers. e comprehensive manual candidly explains what works, what doesn’t and why. roughout the book, Rosenfield examines the work of great comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Izzard, Moms Mabley, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor and more as a means of illustrating the most important techniques of performing and writing stand-up.

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has captured the hearts of Hollywood actors and filmmakers, local politicians and conservationists. He crossed two of L.A.’s busiest freeways to make Griffith Park his home and has graced the pages of National Geographic and e New Yorker. Now P-22, Griffith Park’s resident mountain lion and L.A.’s ultimate ambassador for urban wildlife, has inspired more than 50 emerging and established artists and writers to create a coloring and activity book all about his life, his species, and his city. We Heart P-22 is a tribute all ages will enjoy. You’ll learn about this famous feline’s harrowing journey and many adventures through coloring pages, puzzles, cutout puppets, a fold-out Griffith Park map and a fold-out Adventures of P-22 board game. Most importantly, readers will learn the importance of preserving urban wildlife, with essays by scientists and wildlife advocates. A portion of sales will go to Friends of Griffith Park which works to protect P22’s habitat, and the park itself, for visitors of all species to enjoy. DH

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Visual arts Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract and sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Above and Below the Clouds Dec 16-Jan 26. Open daily. www.artspacewarehouse.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way at Griffith Park. (323) 667-2000. Wilderness as Myth and Metaphor thru Dec 17. Masters of the American West 2018 Feb 10Mar 25. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org (See PLACES, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Center (See FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres were given to Los Angeles by oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1927. Includes L. A. Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Art Center. Park open daily 6am-10pm. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Michael Benevento 3712 Beverly Blvd. (323) 874-6400. Contemporary art gallery representing cutting-edge, conceptual artists in Los Angeles. Tariq Alvi: Reaching for the Beginning thru Jan 13. Martin Soto Climent Jan 27-Mar 17. www.beneventolosangeles.com

Village Landmark

by Tony Abetya at The Autry Feb 10Mar 25.

Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd.

(323) 850-7500.

Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us 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.

Reservations recommended. www.corita.org Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-5557. Pacific Standard Time show Figuratively Speaking thru Dec 23. www.couturiergallery.com Dunkees Art Gallery 7325 Melrose Ave. (323) 879-9800. Dunkeelundia – a “cannabis-infused” art show on the 20th of every month. www.dunkees.com Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Danny Lyon: Vintage Works thru Dec 23. Future Feminine Jan 18-Feb 24. www.faheykleingallery.com Gallery 1988: East and West 7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 937-7088. Wed - Sun 11am-6pm. Pop-culture themed artwork. Chroma through Dec 30. www.nineteeneightyeight.com

Ricardo Mayr’s Religious Paintings of the Expanded Galaxy at Gallery 30 South thru Jan 28.

Gallery 825 (LA Art Association) 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. Gallery Group Show Jan 20-Feb 2.

Anne Hieronymus, Kim Kimbro and Linda Kunik Feb 10-Mar 9. www.laaa.org Gavlak Gallery 1034 N. Highland Ave. (323) 467-5700. Andrew Brischler: Lonely Planet thru Dec 23. www.gavlakgallery.com Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Analia Saban: Where We Start From thru Jan. Mon-Fri 9am5:30pm. www.geminigel.com Hannah Hoffman Gallery 1010 N. Highland Ave. (323) 450-9106. Andy Robert – Lakou: One Two Five thru Feb 17. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.hannahhoffmangallery.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd. (310) 274-8047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Jessica Rice currently on view. Mon-Sat. www.triggison.com KM Fine Arts 814 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 854-0540. American and European artists of early modernisms, postwar and contemporary art. Kourtney Roy: Enter as Fiction | California thru Dec 30. www.kmfinearts.com Kohn Gallery 1227 N. Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311. Engender thru Jan 13. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com KP Projects Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Exhibits American emerging and midcareer contemporary artists. Holiday Print Show thru Jan 6. Masakatsu Sashie Feb 3-Mar 3. www.kpprojects.net LA><ART 7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. Experimental exhibitions animating dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences while reflecting the diversity of the city. Pacific Standard Time show Video Art in Latin America thru Dec 16. Every Building in Baghdad Jan 7-Feb 17. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.laxart.org

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None Futbol Club’s n°144 Hot Wheels at LACE Feb 11-25.

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs in Barnsdall Park. Pacific Standard Time show Condemned to Be Modern thru Jan 28. Free. Thu-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org M+B 612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 5500050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis. Nevine Mahmoud: Foreplay thru Jan 6.

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

Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Presents topical and unique artistic creations. Axel Wilhite and Susan Feldman thru Jan 6.

Wed-Sat 12-6pm. www.launchla.org Leica Gallery Los Angeles 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. Established and up-and-coming photographers. Jean Pigozzi: Johnny’s Pool thru Jan 7. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. www.leicagalleryla.com La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko complex. Features outsider to religious to sexually deviant art. The 31st Anniversary Drawing Show thru Dec 31. Valerie Pobjoy, DW Marino & Scott Rohlfs Jan 5-28. Pool Y Marianela: Kidstianism, with Click Mort & Dan Barry Feb 2-25. Annual group show Laluzapalooza 2018 in March. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. www.laluzdejesus.com.

Also visit Gallery 30 South 30 S. Wilson Ave. (323)547-3227. Pasadena’s essential, cultural institution.

This historic space in the Green Street Landmark District showcases figurative and abstract painting, installation and performance art and serves as an atelier space for Ai Kennedy’s award winning and museum exhibited jewelry. Ricardo Mayr: Religious Paintings of the Expanded Galaxy (A 17th Century Star Wars Mash-up) thru Jan 28. Diana Georgie: Pleasure Paradox Feb 1-28. Wed-Fri 11-3pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm and by appointment. www.gallery30south.com Los Angeles Center of Photography 1515 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows.

Street Shooting Around the World opens Feb 16. Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm. 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. Names Printed in Black Jan 4-Feb 11. Wed-Sun 12-6pm. www.welcometolace.org

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by Mireia Serra at Artspace Warehouse thru Jan 26.

M+B Photo 1050 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 745-0145. A new exhibition space dedicated solely to photography. Hugh Holland: Silver. Skate. Seventies. Dec 2Jan 31. www.mbphoto.com Meliksetian | Briggs 313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Contemporary art gallery. Lisa Seebach Jan 13-Feb. Tue-Sat 12-5pm. www.meliksetianbriggs.com

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. (310) 881-6025. Features inspiring and iconic images of famous musicians over the years. Popular gallery selections currently on view.

Open daily. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Moskowitz Bayse 743 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 790-4882. Adam Moskowitz: Things as They Are Jan 13-Feb 24. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.moskowitzbayse.com Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd. (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Pacific Standard Time show Romero: Chicano Los Angeles thru Dec 27. Tue-Sat 11am4pm and by appointment. tobeycmossgallery.com

Contra Tiempos by Runo Lagomarsino at LAMAG thru Jan 28.

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Night Pier Rider by Hugh Holland at M+B Photo thru Jan 31.

Mr. Musichead Gallery 7420 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-0042.

Devoted exclusively to the art and images of music. Weekly artist receptions. Robert Knight | Rock Gods: Fifty Years of Rock Photography Jan 17-Feb. Mon-Sat 11am6pm. www.mrmusichead.com New Image Art 7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. Established and emerging artists from the street, skate, fine art and surf scenes. French: Out to Lunch Dec 16-Jan 6. Tue-Sat 1-6pm. www.newimageartgallery.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 289-5223. Pacific Standard Time show Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano LA thru Dec 31. Pacific Standard Time show Adrian Villar Rojas: The Theater of Disappearance thru Feb 26. Free. Tue-Sun. www.moca.org

Works by Susan Feldman at Launch LA thru Jan 6.

Hamilton Selway Fine Art 8678 Melrose Ave. (310) 6571711. One of the largest purveyors of pop and contemporary art on the West Coast. Recent acquisitions include work by Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. www.hamiltonselway.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-2600. Gallery Selections thru Jan. Tue - Sat 10am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. Pacific Standard Time shows Alfredo Ramos Martinez and Latin American Modernism thru Dec 23. Matsumi Kanemitsu Jan 6-Feb 17. Tue-Sat 10am6pm. www.louissternfinearts.com

Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is the center for design arts. DesignLAB opens Jan 25. Tue–Fri. www.pacificdesigncenter.com Redling Fine Art 6757 Santa Monica Blvd.

(323) 460-2046. Contemporary art gallery founded by Erica Redling. Strange Attractors: The Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Art thru Jan 13.

Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.redlingfineart.com

Oneway by Masakatsu Sashie at KP Projects Feb 3-Mar 3.

Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd.

(310) 276-5424. Jack Pierson, Garry Simmons and Tomorrow’s Man 4 thru Dec 22.

Catherine Opie: The Modernist Jan 12-Feb 17. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com

Diane Rosenstein Gallery 831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. It’s All Good thru Jan 13. Gisela Colon Jan 20-Feb 24. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 938-5222. Modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. Pacific Standard Time shows Hans Burkhardt in Mexico and George Nama: Liberator thru Dec 23. Rico Lebrun in Mexico Jan 20-Mar 17. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com

Elysian Brickyards by Edouard Vysekal at George Stern Fine Arts thru January.

Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd.

(323) 965-5578. Charles Garabedian thru Jan. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.tellesfineart.com Steve Turner Contemporary 6830 Santa Monica Blvd.

(323) 460-6830. Emerging and international artists.

Rafael Rozendaal Jan 6-Feb 10. The Dog, the Tree and the Catfish Jan 6-Feb 10. Hannah Epstein: Monster World Jan 6Feb 10. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.steveturner.la VSF (Various Small Fires) 812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. Dedicated to exhibitions that challenge convenTropical Landscape by Hans Burkhardt at Jack tional modes of art production Rutberg Fine Arts thru Dec 23. and presentation. Judith Linhares: The Way She Goes to Town opens Jan 12. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.vsf.la

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Continued from page 17 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. 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. Interactive fun for the entire family. Open 10am daily. 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.

Hollywood High John Ritter mural

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.

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.

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.

William Mulholland Memorial Fountain Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. Dedicated August 1, 1940, as a memorial to William Mulholland who engineered 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.

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.

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. Walking, hiking, biking from 5am–Sunset.

Hollywood Stone Gates

Hollywood Wax Museum Melrose Avenue A unique collection of restaurants, nostalgia shops, and boutiques with the newest and best of fashion for a hip and trendy look at what’s hot in L.A. Between Santa Monica Blvd. & Beverly Blvd. and La Cienaga Blvd. & La Brea Ave. Metro Rail Station Tours First Sat 10am-12pm. Meet promptly at 10:00am at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail. Free year round docent led tours of station artwork and info on using public transit. www.metro.net/art

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. 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 steps away from Hollywood Blvd. on Wilcox and Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash (look up) on Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd. and Tony Curtis and Charles Bronson (on utility box) at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. McNeilly's Jim Morrison and Marilyn near LaBrea and Hollywood, Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash on Las 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.

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Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Lee Purcell

Why I Love Hollywood

A

s I was slogging through rush-hour traffic recently, I was frustrated at how slow it was just to get from Point A to Point B. As my car crept around yet another curve, the Hollywood Sign suddenly appeared right in front of me in all of its giant white alphabetical glory! Bang! It was as if the heavens had parted, and the angels had begun to sing. My mood was instantly uplifted and I thought to myself, “I love Hollywood!”

Hollywood has given me so much—an enduring career as an actress, countless fond memories, and so many friends. Coming here alone as a blissfully naïve teenager with no money, support or resources, except my ability to dream big, was a huge risk—or so I was told. I didn’t see the risk, only the opportunity to have the life I wanted in Hollywood. When the legendary Steve McQueen personally chose me to star in his film Adam at 6 A.M., opposite Michael Douglas, I felt that my life had finally begun.

Today, as an experienced actress with a long list of film and television credits, Primetime Emmy nominations, the honor of being selected as a voting member of both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and as a member of the SAG-AFTRA Local Board, I know how truly fortunate I am.

When visiting relatives here as a child, I was awed by the vivid colors of the exotic flowers everywhere, and the fruit that grew in everyone’s yards that you could eat right from the tree! And there was the ocean, the mountains, the perfect weather, the fascinating diversity of people, languages, architecture, clothing, attitudes, opinions, dreams—everything. The sheer audacity and eccentricity of a place where you could become whatever you could envision was intoxicating. I wanted to be a part of all of that.

Lee Purcell

There is always something interesting to see and do in Hollywood. I love the classic theatres like the Egyptian and Grauman’s, the historic places such as Griffith Observatory, Hollyhock House, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Museum, Capitol Records Building, Magic Castle, American Film Institute, Pantages Theatre, the iconic restaurants such as Musso and Frank’s, Yamashiro, Philippe’s, Tam O’Shanter, and The Pantry. And, of course, I love that we make movies and television here. I love Hollywood and am very grateful that I found home here. Viva 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.

Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Groundlings Holiday Show Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Elevator Coast Playhouse 8pm Groundlings Holiday Show Groundling Theatre 8pm

Jennifer Leitham at Catalina Jazz Club Jan 9.

Jane Monheit Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

december 18

monday

sunday

Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen The Virgil 7pm

december 24

Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1&7pm

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 2pm

december 19

tuesday

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm

Elevator Coast Playhouse 3&7pm

monday

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

december 25

Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 7pm

Big Band Holiday Concert Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

december 20 wednesday Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

december 21

thursday

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Romesh in America Greek Theatre 8pm Jane Monheit Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

december 22

friday

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm Legacy Winter Showcase Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7:30pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Groundlings Holiday Show Groundling Theatre 8&10pm Elevator Coast Playhouse 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Jane Monheit Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

december 26

tuesday

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

december 27 wednesday Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

december 28

thursday

Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm

december 29

Lawrence of Arabia Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm Elevator Coast Playhouse 8pm

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 1pm The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm

Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Arturo Sandoval and the LA All Stars Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

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Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

tuesday

Arturo Sandoval and the LA All Stars Catalina Jazz Club 10:30pm

january 2

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm

Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominees Series 2018 Egyptian Theatre 1pm

Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Elevator Coast Playhouse 8pm

wednesday

Arturo Sandoval and the LA All Stars Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 3

Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominees Series 2018 Egyptian Theatre 1pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

december 31

Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

sunday

Barbara Morrison's Jazz Vocal Workshop Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Rotterdam Skylight Theatre Company 2pm Elevator Coast Playhouse 3&7pm Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm Arturo Sandoval and the LA All Stars Catalina Jazz Club 8pm Universal Studios' EVE Universal Studios Hollywood 9pm

january 1

monday

Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominees Series 2018 Egyptian Theatre 1pm GROOV3 Dance Dance Resolution 7! Ricardo Montalban Theatre 11am

friday

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

saturday

Gregg Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment -Centre 6pm

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm

Holiday Jazz Concert with Kirk Andres Wilson Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Fishbone The Roxy 9pm

saturday

december 30

Lawrence of Arabia Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm

Gregg Young Dome Arclight Entertainment Centre 6pm

december 23

St. Vincent performs at the Palladium Jan 25.

Live Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

White Buffalo at the Fonda Jan 13.

january 4

thursday

Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominees Series 2018 Egyptian Theatre 1pm Arianna Neikrug Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 5

friday

Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominees Series 2018 Egyptian Theatre 1pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Cult Sci-Fi Double Feature with Director Richard Schenkman Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm 2018 Double Feature: Prince of Darkness and

Alice Cooper: Welcome to my Nightmare Egyptian Theatre 8:30pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Andy Garcia and Cineson All Star Band Catalina's Bar & Grill 8:30pm

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

january 6

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm Andy Garcia and Cineson All Star Band Catalina's Bar & Grill 8:30pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm Groundlings of the Corn Groundling Theatre 8&10pm

january 7

sunday

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 2&7pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 7pm Dayren Santamaria Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Groundlings of the Corn Groundling Theatre 8pm Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm Roy Hargrove Quintet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm K.Flay The Fonda 9pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

january 13

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm The White Buffalo The Fonda 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm One Night Stand Up: Dragtastic NYC Renberg Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Dua Lipa appears at the Palladium Feb 8-12 january 19

friday

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Groundlings of the Corn Groundling Theatre 8&10pm

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm

Roy Hargrove Quintet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30&10:30pm

My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

january 14

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 2&7pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 5pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 7pm Roy Hargrove Quintet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 15

monday

Marilyn Manson Hollywood Palladium 7pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

january 16

Icon for Hire at the Roxy Feb 22.

tuesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

january 8

monday

Markiplier You're Welcome Tour Dolby Theatre 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

january 9

tuesday

The Jennifer Leitham Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

january 10

wednesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm Robin Lyon with Michael Orland Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 11

thursday

Yung Lean & Sad Boys The Fonda 9pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

january 17

wednesday

Focus on Female Directors 2018 Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm Groundlings of the Corn Groundling Theatre 8pm Wolf Parade The Fonda 9pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

january 20

saturday

Historic Egyptian Theatre Tour Egyptian Theatre 10:30am The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Trevor Noah Dolby Theatre 7&10pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Calendar continues

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

january 18

thursday

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

January Giallo Double Feature Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm

Calixto Oviedo and The Cuban Jazz Train Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm

Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm

Roy Hargrove Quintet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 12

friday

Batman '66 Hollywood Museum 10am Judith Linhares: The Way She Goes to Town Various Small Fires 10am

Parquet Courts performs at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery Feb 23-24.

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january 26

friday

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Steve Smith and Vital Information: NYC Edition Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

january 28

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Art Deco Society Illustrated Lectures 2018 Egyptian Theatre 2pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Steve Smith and Vital Information: NYC Edition Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 5pm

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 5pm Anti-Flag Troubadour 6pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 7pm

Kristen Towers Rowles and Heather Keller McCarthy in The Ugly Duckling at Theatre Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storybook Theatre thru Mar 3.

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 7pm Steve Smith and Vital Information: NYC Edition Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine Theatre West 8pm

january 29

monday

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm

Wolf Parade The Fonda 9pm

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

The Buddy Rich Band Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

january 21

january 30

sunday

tuesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 2&7pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

january 31

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 5pm

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 5pm

Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

Well-Strung: The Singing String Quartet Renberg Theatre 7pm

february 1

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 7pm

january 22

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Nipsey Hussle at the Palladium Feb 15

The Goddamn Comedy Jam with Josh Adam Meyers The Roxy 9pm

january 23

tuesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Big Band Broadway Catalina Jazz Club 9pm

january 27

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Martin Soto Climent Michael Benevento 6pm

january 24

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm

wednesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

Farzad Farzin Dolby Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm My Father Is A Cop Lounge Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm

Donny Most and Linda Purl: Happy Days Again Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Giraffage: Too Real Tour The Fonda 9pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

january 25

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

thursday

St. Vincent: Fear the Future Tour Hollywood Palladium 7pm Bugaboo & The Silent One Lounge Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

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thursday

Captive Macha Theatre 8pm

monday

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm

wednesday

The Marmozets perform at the Roxy Mar 6.

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

february 2

friday

february 5

monday

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Captive Macha Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm The Mismatch Game Renberg Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm

february 6

tuesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

february 7

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

february 3

saturday

wednesday

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

february 8

thursday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Dua Lipa: The Self-Titled Tour Hollywood Palladium 7pm Captive Macha Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

february 9

friday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Captive Macha Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

Gabrielle Aplin appears at the Troubador Mar 10 The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm The Mismatch Game Renberg Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 8pm This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 8pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

february 4

sunday

february 10

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Mardi Gras Celebration & Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Masters of the American West 2018 Autry National Center 6pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm An Evening with Sweet Baby J'ai Renberg Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

february 11

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm

sunday

Captive Macha Theatre 3pm

Mardi Gras Celebration & Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm

Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm

Pledge The Complex (Dorie Theatre) 5pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm

This Is Very Important Zephyr Theatre 5pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm

Dennis Hensley's You Don't Know My Life Renberg Theatre 7pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 7pm

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

Linda Lavin: "My Second Farewell Concert" Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Chis Montez in Concert at LACMA

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ecording star Chris Montez appears in concert on Saturday, January 27th in LACMA”s Bing Theatre to celebrate the PST: LA/LA exhibition A Universal History of Infamy featuring U.S. Latino and Latin American artists and collaborative teams working across a range of media.

The evening will open with DJ and documentarian Melissa "Lil Smiley" Dueñas.

Dueñas spinning recordings from the 1970s compilation East Side Story, followed by a short preview of her documentary that explores the origins and impact of this iconic record collection.

A panel discussion follows with Dueñas, Montez, and visual artist Vincent Ramos, focusing on the Los Angeles Chicano music scene of the 1970s and '80s.

The final part of the program will feature Montez and his band. Inspired by Richie Valens, Montez grew up singing Mexican rancheras and went on to record such Top 10 hits as "Let's Dance," “The More I See You” and "Call Me." Inspired by Richie Valens, Montez grew up singing Mexican rancheras and went on to record such Top 10 hits as Let's Dance, The More I See You and Call Me. “Ritchie Valens was my idol,” says the L.A. Chicano rocker Montez, whose 1963 U.K. tour, featured the Beatles as his opening act. “After I had heard ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Donna,’ I bought his album and tried to sing just like him. Before Ritchie, I never knew rock and roll was open for Mexican-Americans because there were no others, so he and A&M’s Herb Alpert really opened the door for me. Now I want to open that door for others.”

Chris Montez tours internationally, having recently returned from England, Belgium and Italy.

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Groundlings Holiday Show thru Dec 30.

Improv & Sketch Theatres

Stand-Up Comedy Clubs

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. Free. Reservations required. www.comedycentralstage.com

The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd. (323) 650-6268. Shows nightly. See up-and-coming talent and comedy legends in the place that started it all. Mon nights Free. www.thecomedystore.com Hollywood Improv Comedy Club 8162 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest known and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and David Spade. www.hollywood.improv.com Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC) Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 656-1336. America’s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. See popular comedians and comedians from TV late night. www.laughfactory.com

Live Rude Girls at Second City thru Apr 27.

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

Spoken Word and Author Events

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. Groundlings Holiday Show thru Dec 30. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Jan 3-Mar 28. www.groundlings.com

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

iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 962-7560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. www.ioimprov.com

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

NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics 7522 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 851-7223. Nestled in back of the comic book Mecca, Nerdist Industries presents nightly comedy. Free open mic Mon. www.nerdmeltla.com

Chevalier's Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Readings, signings, kid’s story times and book club meet-ups. www.chevaliersbooks.com

The Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor (323) 464-8542. Both students and professionals showcase their talents with occasional guest appearances from LA's improv and sketch community. Performances nightly. Live Rude Girls, Trump in Space and Some F*cking Advice extended thru April 27. Purple Mountain Travesty thru Dec 16. 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. Shows $5 and up. www.ucbtheatre.com

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Da Poetry Lounge at Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Tues at 9pm. The largest open mic in America.

Poetry slam 3rd Tue of every month. www.dapoetrylounge.com Golden Age Radio Hour at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7051 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 798-1635. 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 Skylight Books 1818 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz offers discussions with authors. www.skylightbooks.com

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Dance 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. Various genres of music from rock to burlesque and even the Spanish performance art of Flamenco. Entertainment includes dining options. www.elcidsunset.com (See MUSIC)

The Nutcracker at Dolby Theatre Dec 23-24.

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) Ford Theatres 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. A facility of the LA County Arts Commission, the Ford reopened this year after extensive renovation of the 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheater. www.fordtheatres.org

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

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february 19

monday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

february 24

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm

Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12pm

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

february 20

tuesday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

february 21

wednesday

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Parquet Courts Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

february 22

february 25

thursday

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm

Pop Evil at the Roxy Mar 1.

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm

Captive Macha Theatre 3pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm

Captive Macha Theatre 8pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Icon for Hire The Roxy 8pm

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Company Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

The One Day Plays Atwater Village Theatre 7pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm

Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm

Captive Macha Theatre 8pm

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 7pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Will and Anthony Nunziata: From Broadway with Love Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

february 12

monday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm Dua Lipa: The Self-Titled Tour Hollywood Palladium 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

february 13

tuesday

Mardi Gras Celebration & Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm

february 23

friday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm

Captive Macha Theatre 3pm Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 7pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

Mary Timony Plays Helium Troubadour 8pm

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

february 26

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

february 17

Captive Macha Theatre 8pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 7:30pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm Parquet Courts Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9pm

monday

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

february 27

tuesday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

Borgore Presents: The Buygore Tour Hollywood Palladium 9pm

Black Label Society The Fonda 7:30pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

february 14

wednesday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

february 15

thursday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Demin Doves Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

february 18

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm

Nipsey Hussle Hollywood Palladium 8pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm

Captive Macha Theatre 8pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

february 16

friday

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm

Captive Macha Theatre 3pm Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival New Beverly Cinema 3pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 7pm

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Lucy Rose appears at the Troubador Mar 6.

march 6

tuesday

march 15

thursday

Lucy Rose Troubadour 7pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

Marmozets The Roxy 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

march 7

wednesday

march 16

friday

Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm

Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Architects The Fonda 8pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm

Marilyn Manson performs at the Palladium Jan 15.

march 8

thursday

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm

february 28

wednesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

march 1

thursday

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm Flogging Molly Hollywood Palladium 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Pop Evil The Roxy 9pm

friday

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Hollywood Forever Ana Tijoux: Roja y Negro 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm Datsik Hollywood Palladium 9pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

saturday

The Ugly Duckling Storybook Theatre 1pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm Datsik Hollywood Palladium 9pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 4

Bow Wow Wow Whisky A-Go-Go 10pm

march 9

friday

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm

march 2

march 3

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

sunday

Annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Party Hollywood Museum 11am Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm The Chosen Fountain Theatre 2pm

Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 10

saturday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Gabrielle Aplin Troubadour 7pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 11

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm

march 12

saturday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 8pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 8pm Flogging Molly Hollywood Palladium 8pm Alec Mapa: Dad Bod Renberg Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Watain The Fonda 9pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 18

sunday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2pm Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm Priscilla Queen of the Desert Celebration Theatre 2pm A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 4pm The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 7pm Alec Mapa: Dad Bod Renberg Theatre 7pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 7pm

march 19

monday

Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

monday

An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 6:30pm

F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

march 17

Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 7pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

monday

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm

march 13

march 5

The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 7pm

The Speed of Darkness Lounge Theatre 2pm

Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 7pm

Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2&8pm

A Walk in the Woods Actors Co-op 2:30pm Talley's Folley Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm

Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm

march 14

tuesday

wednesday

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aladdin at the Pantages Jan 10 thru Mar 31.

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Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm Phillip Phillips The Fonda 9pm

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Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm

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An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Harold Night Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre 8pm

march 27

tuesday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm F.O.C.K.R.S. Canter's Kibitz Room 10pm

march 23

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

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Enchanting China Dolby Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

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Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm

Open Wed thru Sun 11am­ 10pm

The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 7pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm

1858 N. VERMONT Ave. Los Feliz Village, CA 90027

Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

wednesday

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Groundling Theatre 8pm Tina Stevens Canter's Kibitz Room 8:15pm

march 29

thursday

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 8pm

Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm

Just Dance Live Hollywood Palladium 7pm

Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Enchanting China Dolby Theatre 8pm

Beth Ditto The Fonda 9pm

Tour De Prance: The Darkness The Fonda 9pm

Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 24

saturday

march 30

friday

Just Dance Live Hollywood Palladium 2pm

Paleyfest LA Dolby Theatre 2pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2&8pm

Just Dance Live Hollywood Palladium 7pm

Saturday Matinee Double Feature Autry National Center 12pm Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Seven Deadly Plays Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Year of the Rooster Theatre of NOTE 8pm

An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Trump in Space Second City Studio 8pm Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Live Rude Girls Second City Studio 9:30pm

Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm

march 31

The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Just Dance Live Hollywood Palladium 2pm

Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

march 25

sunday

saturday

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 2&8pm Just Dance Live Hollywood Palladium 7pm An Undivided Heart Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Disney's Aladdin Pantages Theatre 1&6:30pm

Wicked Pagan Gays Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Native Voices Presents: Bingo Hall Autry National Center 2pm

The Madres Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Some F*cking Advice Second City Studio 9:30pm

Event venues Hollywood

where to party

is one of the best party towns in the nation. Here’s a selection of some of the best venues to hold your event!

thentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

tous occasion. www.paramountstudios.com/special-events-main.html (See TOURS)

Casita del Campo

The Hollywood Palladium

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 the VIP club to receive exclusive offers, discount coupons and special events invitations. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment for 55 years, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. It also offers a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, as well as a variety of intimate booths. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are available. www.casitadelcampo.net

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 N. 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 au-

6215 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)962-7600. Celebrating Old World Hollywood with today’s modern touches!

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 your special event needs are met. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4781. The Los Angeles Zoo offers a variety of opportunities for private events and birthday parties. Call to discuss your special event. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY FUN)

Miceli's ltalian Restaurant 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, etc. Gain access to awe-inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and astonishing AV systems of the sort only Hollywood can provide. 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 momen-

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Universal Studios Special Events 100 Universal City Plaza (855) 517-0525. Universal Studios is the perfect site for corporate events, product launches, bar and bat mitzvahs, press junkets, film screenings and special occasions. Choose from historic sound stages or picturesque backlot movie locations that will transport your guests to the wild west, Europe or New York. Treat your guests to a private tram tour ending at the Studio Grill by Wolfgang Puck and Commissary. www.UniversalSpecialEvents.com

Warner Bros. Studios Special Events 4000 Warner Blvd. Bldg 17 (818) 954-2652. The world’s busiest motion picture and television studio can double as your own private event venue. With (3) screening rooms, (13) backlot sets, fine dining room, museums and premier theater, they have the capacity for an intimate retreat for 20 guests or an extravaganza for 5,000. Warner Bros. Studios is a full service event venue providing production support for corporate meetings, trade shows, product launches, teambuilding activities, weddings, holiday galas, social and charity events. Let them roll out the red carpet for you! www.wbspecialevents.com

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Shopping around

where to shop

The Dome Entertainment Centre

Hollywood Toys and Costumes

6360 Sunset Blvd. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the stateof-the-art Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.

(323) 464-4444. Your one-stop shop for all things Halloween! Costumes, accessories, props, makeup, wigs, collectibles and much more. www.hollywoodtoysandcostumes.com

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. Two hours free parking with validation. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmarketla.com West Hollywood Gateway

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.

Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd. (323) 245 6400.

World’s largest independent record store! Over one million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blurays, LPs, Turntables, Band Shirts, Books and more! Rare & Collectible!

Mon-Sat: 10:30am-11pm. Sun 11am-9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com

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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

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-6054. 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

Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. (818) 622-9841. 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

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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 the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and runs north to Navigate Hollywood with ease Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Use your TAP card to get 30% off.

With the inauguration of the new DASH Observatory bus service, the Greek Theatre, the Observatory and Mt. Hollywood Drive are linked with Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz. The new service connects to the Metro Red Line Vermont/Sunset Station enabling riders from across the region to use public transit. This service will run every 20 minutes daily from noon-10pm.

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 7:40am6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Questions? Call (323) 466-3876. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com/dash 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 12:30am and ‘till 2am on Friday and Saturday. 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 other 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.

LAX FlyAway® provides bus service between Hollywood and LAX. The bus departs from 1627 N. Vine Street (about a ½ block south of Hollywood Blvd.) for LAX hourly from 5:15am to 9:15pm daily and departs LAX Terminal 1 for Hollywood hourly from 6:15am to 10:15pm daily, including weekends and holidays. Fare is $8 one way. Two children age five and under ride for free with each paying adult. Cash is not accepted; Credit/Debit cards only. (866) 435-9529. www.LAXFlyAway.org. DH

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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 Broken Relationships, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum.

(Also see MORE MUSEUMS)

Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 845-0172. 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)

Museum of Broken Relationships 6571 Hollywood Blvd. (formerly Fredericks of Hollywood). Curated with crowd-sourced totems displaying all sources of heartbreak. www.brokenships.la Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-8011. Displays funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy and famous crime and morgue scene photos. Open daily. www.museumofdeath.net Musso & Frank 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.

Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is a multi-use facility for the design community. www.pacificdesigncenter.com (See VISUAL ARTS) Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 468-1770. The last theatre built by magnate Alexander Pantages. A historical and cultural landmark and the first art deco movie palace in the U.S. Opened in 1930 with The Florodora Girl starring Marion Davies and a live show featuring Al Jolson as M.C. Hosted the Academy Awards from 1949-1959, and in the 70s, the Emmy Awards. Howard Hughes once had offices upstairs. www.hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE) Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-1777. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates can be seen at Bronson entrance.

The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was “ready for her close-up.” www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS & FEATURED TOURS)

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Johnny Cash mural by George Sportelli Professional Musicians Local 47 817 N. Vine St., (323) 462-2161. A labor organization formed by and for musicians over a century ago, Local 47 promotes and protects the concerns of its members in all areas of the music business. This includes a referral service for employers to hire So. Californian musicians for events including weddings, private parties, recording, film & TV shoots and corporate events. www.promusic47.org 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

Las Palmas Hotel

Red Studios Hollywood 846 N Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 463-0808. Was 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! Odditorium 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/hollywood Rockwalk 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 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. www.runyoncanyonhike.com.

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 46pm 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 House 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

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Hollywood Museum in the Max Factor Building 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 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 64room 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 outdoor entertainment complex featuring a brand new multi-million dollar renovated Universal Cinema, Voodoo Doughnut, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and other dining options, plus shops, a nightclub and entertainment attractions: iFLY indoor skydiving and high-tech concert arena 5 Tours as well as all-new Poke Bar and Mini Monster. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com

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Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day movie-based theme park featuring rides and attractions including The Wizarding World of Harry PotterM, The Walking Dead, Super Silly Fun Land, the world-famous Studio Tour. Other attractions include The Simpsons RideTM, Revenge of the MummySM–The Ride, Shrek 4-DTM, Jurassic Park® –The Ride, and the all-new studio tour’s grand finale: Fast and Furious-Supercharged! The all-new “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” experience will resonate throughout the immersive land this yuletide season transforming the iconic Hogwarts TM castle into a dazzling light projection spectacularnow through January 7. The annual “Grinchmas™” returns with a towering 60-foot tall whimsical “Grinchmas” tree now through December 31. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See FEATURED TOURS) 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. 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 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 Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank. (877) 492-8687.

Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. Threehour Studio Tours daily in English and Spanish. ($62/$52) Also a Six-hour Deluxe Tour. ($295) All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum which features Batman, Superman, Suicide Squad, Harry Potter and more. No two Warner Bros tours are ever alike. Open daily. www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS)

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Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood Woman’s Club of Hollywood 1749 N. La Brea Ave. (323)876-8383. Founded in 1905, the club has occupied its current building since the 1930s. wchollywood.org 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/historic/wattles-mansion-and-gardens West Hollywood 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 hill town. 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 Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence.

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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 Studio & Classroom 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio and Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center of the American West 4000 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Every 2nd Tue of month Free. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am. Open and free for New Year’s Day. Closed Mon. www.theautry.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 open now. 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 every Sun at 10am. www.barnsdall.org

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LA Zoo Lights Photo: Jamie Pham Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 323-464-7326 x101. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music, & arts activities daily. Extended hours during school holidays. www.bgchollywood.com Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Open daily. Story Time Sat and Sun mornings. www.chevaliersbooks.com El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7674. Classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat showing Disney family features. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) thru Jan 28. www.elcapitan.com Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933‐9211. Christmas Festivities Dec 18-24, free. www.farmersmarketla.com Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. See new exhibitions, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Closed Mon. Free. www.griffithobservatory.org Griffith Park Ideal place for picnics, hiking and family fun. (see PLACES) Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs and artifacts about the history of the Bowl. Open year-round with free group tours. www.hollywoodbowl.com Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset. (323) 463-3171. Every Sun at 8am, rain or shine. Farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. www.seela.org Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave. (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, cooking and aerobics. Open daily. www.laparks.org/reccenter/hollywood Las Palmas Senior Center 1820 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 465-7787. Activities for adults. Free Seniors Computer Labs. Games, exercise, movies and Bingo. Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm. www.laparks.org/scc/las-palmas

Los Angeles Branch Libraries: Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418. Story time, crafts, Student Zone Homework Center and Teen Council. Family Story Time every Wed. www.lapl.org/branches/cahuenga

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Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Kidcraft: Art, Craft and Engagement for the Whole Family every Thu. www.lapl.org/branches/durant John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Story Telling and Reading (STAR) volunteers available for free. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Story Telling and Reading Wed at 4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood

Free

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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).

Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Toddler Storytime every Mon. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz

Audience Associates Free tickets to ABC, NBC, HBO,

Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 953-4000 x2651. Foreign Language, art, music, computer programs and more. See schedule for adults and children at lacitycollege.augusoft.net

Audiences Unlimited, Inc. Free tickets to live tap-

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. Open daily 10am-5pm. LA Zoo Lights thru Jan 7. www.lazoo.org (See PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center,

Movies for You and the Little One!

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

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

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Groups of 10 or more.

Order tickets online at wheeltickets.tv and jeopardytickets.tv

El Capitan Tiny Tot Tuesday Los Feliz 3 Theatres Me & My Parents Matinee every Wed New Beverly Cinema Kiddie Matinee during weekends at 2pm Pacific Theatres at The Grove Monday with Morning Mommy Movies at 11am TCL Chinese Theatres BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby every Wed at 11am

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

Nine O’Clock Players 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. (323) 545-6153. Performs two stage plays each year chosen from classic children’s literature and featuring dancing, singing and special effects. Alice!

Mar 4-Mar 25. www.nineoclockplayers.com Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.

(323) 845-0172. Daily programs and activities for youth and West Hollywood Teen Center ages 9-18 open 3-9pm.

Farmers Market Mon 9am-2pm. www.weho.org/recreation (See PLACES)

The Second City’s Really Awesome Impro Show #5 Photo by Joe Funk The Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second floor. (323) 464-8542. Improv and sketch comedy youth and teen programs open to students ages 6-18. The Really Awesome Improv Show for ages 2 and up every Sat at noon. www.secondcity.com/hollywood Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. (818) 761-2203. Classic tales with audience participation and original songs. Suitable for ages 3-9. The Ugly Duckling thru Mar 3. www.theatrewest.org The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Programs for ages 7-17. www.youngactorstrasberg.com

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Places

of interest Petersen Automotive Museum

Continued from page 57

Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park (323) 662-5874. Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight, passenger cars, trolley, streetcar and a miniature train ride. Gift shop and docents are available. Open daily. Free. www.traveltown.org

West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310) 652-5340. An architectural delight. Baby Storytime every Wed at 11:15am. Scrabble Club every other Wed at 1pm. www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood

Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-9841. High-energy hub of shops, eateries, cinema and a bowling alley.

Open Daily.www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES)

West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. Office hours 10am-10pm. www.weho.org

Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. (800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood’s #1 family attraction. The annual Grinchmas™ returns with a towering 60-foot tall whimsical “Grinchmas” tree now through December 31. The all-new Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter experience will resonate throughout the immersive land this yuletide season transforming the iconic Hogwarts™ castle into a dazzling light projection spectacular now through January 7. Season Passes available online. Hours vary. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See PLACES and TOURS)

Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St. (323) 957-6339. Activities for children and teens. After School Club. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. Sat 10am-5pm. www.laparks.org

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Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd, #100. (323) 761-8984.

Features hands-on exhibits for children up to 8 years old to explore big ideas in creative and inspiring settings. Closed Sat. www.zimmermuseum.org

more museums The Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars (213) 403‐3000. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Iris Nights lecture series every Thurs, reservation required. Free. Open Wed-Sun. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org Boyle Heights Museum 2102 E. 1st St. (323) 263-7684. Features exhibits showcasing immigrant stories and histories. Mon-Fri 11am-6pm. www.boyleheightsmuseum.org The Broad 221 S. Grand Ave. (213) 232-6200. New Contemporary Art Museum built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Free admission. Reservations recommended.

Open Tue-Sun. Parking $12. www.thebroad.org California African American 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

‘Tis the Awards Season

wards season is here and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that no less than three hundred forty-one feature films are eligible for the 2017 Academy Awards®. To be eligible for 90th Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by midnight, December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days.

Nominations for The Post the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. e 90th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby eatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 3:30 p.m. PT. e Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Nominees for the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild

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Awards have already been announced. You still have time to see the contenders before awards are presented.

In any other place except Los Angeles, this time of year is a chance to watch a TV show filled with celebrities and spontaneity of live action.

But here in the Entertainment Capital of the World, the ex-

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citement and anticipation is building. Whether you have a coveted ticket to an awards ceremony or are invited to an Oscar Viewing Party, there’s no doubt that this is an industry town... DH

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr. (323) 724-3623. West Coast’s largest hands‐on science center. See the amazing Endeavor. Reservations recommended.

Free General Admission. Open daily. Parking $12. www.californiasciencecenter.org Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (213) 485‐8567. In El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (oldest structure of LA’s original Chinatown). Open Tue‐Sun. www.camla.org Craft & Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 937‐4230. Exhibitions challenge ideas about craft, design and folk art.

Open Tue-Sun. www.CAFAM.org Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Canada. (818) 949-4200.

Camellia garden, oak forest, rose garden, native plants, lake and art gallery. Free parking. Open daily. 3rd Tue Free. www.descansogardens.org Forest Lawn Museum 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. (888) 2043131. Statuary and special exhibits. Noon-5pm Tues-Sun. The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr. (310) 440‐7300. Features art, film, lectures, performances and family events.

Free admission. Parking $15 before 3pm, $10 after 3pm. Open Tue‐Sun. www.getty.edu The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. (310) 440‐7300. Visit the ancient world of Greece and Rome. Free admission. Reservations required. Parking $15.

Closed Tues and major holidays. www.getty.edu Grammy Museum at LA Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213) 765‐6800. Celebrates music and the art and technology of the recording process. Open daily. www.grammymuseum.org The Hammer Museum at UCLA 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 443‐7000. Champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light. Free. Parking $6. Open TueSun. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. (213) 625‐0414. Chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history.

Open Tue-Sun. Free 3rd Thu. 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) 763‐3466. 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

USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. 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. (323) 934-7243. Only active paleontological excavation site in the U.S. Features Ice Age fossils. Open daily, 1st Tue free. www.tarpits.org The Paley Center for Media 465 N. Beverly Dr. (310) 786‐1000. Over 100,000 radio and TV programs to hear and see.

Open Wed‐Sun. Free. www.paleycenter.org Pasadena Museum of California Art 490 E. 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 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 Historic Southwest Museum 234 Museum Dr. (323) 221-2164. Historic museum now under the auspices of The Autry National Center. Sat 10am‐5pm. Free. www.theautry.org 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

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Max Factor:Hollywood Glamour Make Up Magic Marilyn: The Exhibit Child Stars – Then and Now

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd. (323) 462-6311 www.blessedsacramenthollywood.org Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 1930 Hillhurst Ave (323) 660-5177 www.chabadlosfeliz.org Church of Scientology of Los Angeles 4810 Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-3200 www.scientology-losangeles.org Eckankar: Religion of the Light and Sound of God 6669 Sunset Blvd. (323) 469-2325 www.eck-ca.org First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave. (323) 464-7343 www.fbchollywood.com First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 463-7161 www. fpchollywood.org WORSHIP continues on Page 60 WINTER 2017 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59

Oscar’s Hollywood

Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Oscar Arslanian

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et’s hear it for Hudson Pacific Properties’ spectacular new Sunset-Bronson Studios building on Sunset Blvd. If you are not aware, Netflix now occupies not only the entire 14-story building that is called “ICON” but the historic former Warner Bros. building as well.

Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service with over 109 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films, now occupies 560,000 square feet of space at Sunset Bronson Studios. All here in Hollywood. That’s a lot of space and a lot of jobs—roughly 1,000!

These are jobs that reflect the new entertainment industry and bring to our community young, creative types who, for the most part, will live here and contribute to the economic and cultural well-being of Hollywood.

We are thankful to Hudson Pacific who had the vision to invest in Sunset Gower Studios in 2007 and Sunset Bronson Studios in 2008. Also, their recent acquisition of the historic Hollywood Center Studios, renamed Sunset Las Palmas, adds 12 sound stages to their holdings. DH

Places

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Continued from page 59 Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 667-1212 www.hollywoodlutheranchurch.net

Hope Lutheran Church - Hollywood 6720 Melrose Ave. (323) 938-9135 www.hopelutheranchurch.net

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

Founders Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave. (323) 669-3434 www.foundersmcc.org

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

Mosaic – A Non-denominational Christian community 7107 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-2930 www.mosaic.org Mount Hollywood United Church of Christ 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 300-4066 www.mounthollywood.org Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 2041 Argyle Ave. (323) 466-4845 www.pokrovchurch.org Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd. (323) 661-8006 www.hollywoodtemple.org St. Mary of the Angels Church 4510 Finley Ave. (323) 660-2700 www.stmaryoftheangels.org St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6125 Carlos Ave. (323) 469-3993 ststephenshollywood.org St. Thomas the Apostle Hollywood 7501 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-2102 www.saintthomashollywood.org

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Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-8330 www.tioh.org Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-5171 www.templeki.org Vedanta Society of Southern California 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 www.vedanta.org West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-6646 www.wehoucc.org

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BELOW: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce board and staff gather to celebrate arrival of the Walk of Fame Star Conference Table: a gift from the business community.

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BELOW: Hollywood Chamber members brought unwrapped toys that were distributed by the L.A. Fire Department pictured with Board Chair Jeff Zarrinnam. Photo by Marlene Panoyan

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